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Family Pass to Planes, Trains, and Autos at The Strategic Air & Space Museum October 22-23
- Includes Trick or Treating fun, too!
Weekend Daytime Admission Pass for 4 to Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch – 2 Winners!
- Enter the Facebook giveaway by commenting what your favorite Fall food is. Giveaway ends 10/6 at 9 p.m.
$25 Giftcard to Nobbies
- Find a variety of costumes, party goods, accessories, and more to help you celebrate Halloween!
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Find these and many more events and activities in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Orchards, and Fall Festivals
- Find many options for Fall fun at 20+ area pumpkins patches, corn mazes, orchards, and more ongoing Fall events.
Fire Prevention Week Activities
- Firefighters at the La Vista Library – October 7 (10:30 a.m.)
- Springfield Fire Department Open House – October 8 (4 – 8 p.m.)
- Papillion Fire Department Open House – October 9 (1 – 3 p.m.)
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Flick or Treat Kids Series at Marcus Theatres – Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10/7-10/30, (10 a.m.), $3 admission
- Participating local Marcus Theaters are Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue, and Village Pointe Cinema.
- October 7 – 9: Casper
- October 14 – 16: Hotel Transylvania
- October 21 – 23: Hotel Transylvania 2
- October 28 – 30: Goosebumps
Family Night at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum – October 7 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy special events on the First Friday of Every Month. October 7 – Go West! Exploration Night at the Museum!
Super Hero Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum – October 7 (5 – 8 p.m.)
- Games, create your own cape and mask, and watch a Mad Scientist Science Show. Included with regular museum admission or membership.
Shrek The Musical at The Rose Theater – September 30 – October 16
- This Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) version of the Broadway show brings fun entertainment perfect for ages 5 and up.
- Members receive 4 free tickets (limited memberships still available!). Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores.
First Responders Action Day – October 8 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE
- Exciting demos during the day including repelling off of buildings, blowing up pumpkins, rescuing submerged vehicles, robots in action and more.
Pumpkin Festival at Kimmel Orchard – October 8 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) & October 9 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Enjoy a hayrack ride out to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins, or go through the corn maze. Live music, bungee trampoline, magic show, balloon and airbrush artist, and wood carving demonstrations (Sat. only). Visiting the Apple Barn is free of charge. $2/person U-Pick admission, which includes the hay rack rides and access to the pumpkin patch and corn maze.
Pumpkin Carving Demonstration at Lowe’s Build & Grow – October 8 (10 a.m.)
- Register your child at your nearest location.
KickstART Saturday at the Joslyn Art Museum – October 8 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE
- Kids and families are invited to celebrate the work of award-winning author/illustrator David Shannon at this free event.
Hummel Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, October 8, 15, & 22; (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Take a hay rack ride to the pumpkin patch, make crafts, and other fun activities. Hay rack rides will be offered from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Pumpkins are $2 each.) Location: 3033 Hummel Park Road.
Nobbies Haunt Fair and Spooktacular Carnival – October 8 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE
- Carnival games, with princesses, balloon artists, stilt walkers, kids crafts, bounce house, and more! Dog-friendly event – bring your pup in costume and get a tasty treat.
- Locations: Omaha Store – Bel Air Plaza at 120th & Center, Bellevue Store – Twin Creek Plaza at 42nd & Hwy 370.
Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – October 1 – 30
- The Not-So-Scary haunted house gives young visitors a chance to experience a taste of the Halloween creepies without fear. Included with regular museum admission.
Halloween is Brewing! at Mahoney State Park – October 8 (1:30 – 5:30 p.m.,) Park Entry Permit is required
- Come for pumpkin carving, costume contest, tram ride, and s’mores.
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Where Books and Art Meet (Registration Required) – October 8 (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE
- Explore your creative side every week with art projects based on books and illustrations. Classes are taught by professional artists and art teachers in partnership with Arts For All. For children ages 8-12. Location: South Omaha Library.
Flix at the Chef – October 8 (Bonfire 6 p.m. Movie 8 p.m.), FREE
- Free Outdoor Movies behind the Dairy Chef in Elkhorn (611 Gateway Rd, Elkhorn, NE).
- October 8 (8 p.m.): Star Wars: The Force Awakens with a bonfire at the Chef. Bonfire runs from 6 – 8 p.m. and movie starts at 8 p.m.
FREE Anniversary Celebration at Lauritzen Gardens – Sunday, October 9 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Celebrate fifteen years at Lauritzen Gardens with FREE admission on Sunday, October 9th. Please Note: Due to high pedestrian traffic and for the safety of guests, the tram will not run today.
La Vista Fall Kite Fly – October 9 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
- A popular event with many kites! Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop. Location: La Vista Soccer Complex, just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Sundays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; (4 – 6 p.m.)
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!