Enjoy many family-friendly events this weekend! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
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- Two Chance to Win: Enter to Win A Family Day Pass for 4 to Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch here and on Facebook! – Ends 10/12
Fall Fun:
- Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Omaha
- Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Orchards, and Fall Festivals
- FREE Fall Family-Friendly Activities in Omaha!
Top Picks this Weekend:
Find these and many more events in our Omaha Kids Calendar!
Flick or Treat Halloween Kid Series at Participating Marcus Theaters – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m., 10/3-10/26, $2
- Come for your favorite Halloween family flicks for just $2 at participating Marcus Theatres location! Magical Movie Rewards members receive one FREE ticket for each Flick or Treat movie. Participating local Marcus Theaters are Twin Creek Cinema – Bellevue and Village Pointe Cinema – Omaha.
- October 10, 11, 12 – Casper, PG
The Cat in the Hat at The Rose Theater – 10/3-10/19
- The show runs Oct. 3-19, with performances Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Due to audience demand, two additional shows have been added: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.
Doggie Day at Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm – 10/11, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Bring your canine friends (on their leashes, please) for a fun day on the farm. Doggy admission is $5.00, and proceeds will be donated to Nebraska Border Collie Rescue. Volunteers will be on hand with dogs which are up for adoption.
Pumpkin Festival at Kimmel Orchard – 10/11 – 10/12
- Enjoy a hayrack ride out to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, U-Pick apples, Live Music, pony rides, wood carving demonstrations and many food options available.
- Hours: Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PumpkinFEST at Ditmars Orchard – 10/11 – 10/12
- Cornmaze, Tractor rides, pumpkin decorating for the kids, and PUMPKIN treats for all ages!
- Hours: Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Activity Bands: Children: $5.00 (3 and under are FREE), Adults: $2.00.
Food Day Omaha at the Omaha Farmer’s Market – 10/11, 8:30 – 12:30, FREE
- In addition to the Farmers Market, local food-related organizations and companies will provide children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and more in order to engage with attendees about how to support sustainable farming and promote safe, healthy foods.
Book Fair & Open Play at Go! Kids’ Gym – 10/11, 9 – 2:30 p.m.
- Children can come and play in the gym with a donation of a new or gently used book. All proceeds and books will be donated to OPS classrooms. The Snow Queen (a.k.a. Elsa) will be visiting here from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Park Nature Center – 10/11, 10/18, 10/25; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Take a ride to our pumpkin patch, make fall crafts, explore the trails, play games, enjoy story time, and much more! Hay rack rides will be offered from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Pumpkins are $2 each)
Opening Day of Identity: An Exhibition of You! at The Durham Museum – 10/11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Make a wax-cast model of your hand, create a personalized DNA bracelet based on your traits, learn what a Stroop Test is and see if your brain can keep up with the mixed signals. All activities are free for members and for visitors with paid admission.
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics – 10/11, 10 a.m., FREE
- Register and your child can build a Haunted House!
Family Game Day with Fat Brain Toys in Aksarben Village – 10/11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Free Family Fun – Experience the Best in Educational Game Play!
Mangelsen’s Witches Tea – 10/11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
- Enjoy Halloween crafts, a magic show at 11:30 a.m., Halloween themed games, face painting and other surprises. The costume contest starts at 1:00 p.m.
Opening of Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory at Lauritzen Gardens – 10/11-10/12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Be among the first to experience the wonder and amazement of gardens under glass as Lauritzen Gardens opens the all-new Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. Included with garden admission of $10 for adults, $5 for children (6-12) and free for members
and children under 6.
Doggie Day at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – 10/12, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Bring your Dog for Doggie Day at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch! Please bring dogs on a leash. Feel free to dress them up for some treats.
Midwest Winds Kitefliers Fall Festival in La Vista – 10/12, 12 – 4 p.m., FREE
- Join the American Kitefliers Association and the La Vista Recreation Department for the Fall Kite Festival at the La Vista Soccer Complex (1/4 mile south of 66th and Harrison)! Bring your kite and your family for some high flyin’ fun!
Lanoha’s Family Fall Festival – 10/12, 12 – 4 p.m., FREE
- Free hay rack rides, popcorn, pumpkin bowling and painting and other activities for the kids!
Family Fun Day at Joslyn Art Museum – 10/12, 1 – 4 p.m., FREE
- Fun-filled, FREE events for children and families.
Mark Your Calendars:
The weeks ahead are filled with many family-friendly events including:
Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Omaha
FREE Fall Family-Friendly Activities in Omaha
Plus, Omaha Steaks Holiday Job Fairs – Mondays – Wednesdays in October
- Omaha Steaks is looking to hire over 4,000 people in full and part-time positions for the Holiday season! You can earn up to $2500 plus receive discounts on Omaha Steaks for a full year. Holiday Job Fairs offered Mondays – Wednesdays in October.
We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!