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Look to the skies at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Kite Festival. Giant show kites flown by professional kite artists will fill the air above the amphitheater in a breathtaking display of color and motion. Guests can learn kite-flying techniques, bring or purchase their own kites, or simply relax and watch the sky come alive. Festival foods and family activities make it a perfect day outdoors.
Join for ice cream and stories at Cup & Cone in Bennington
A new chapter in outdoor entertainment is about to begin as Lauritzen Gardens unveils its new Oasis and Amphitheater—an open-air venue designed to blend music, nature, and community into one unforgettable experience. Set against a backdrop of vibrant gardens, winding paths, and seasonal blooms, the amphitheater offers a natural setting that elevates live performances beyond the traditional concert environment. Guests won’t just attend a show—they’ll be immersed in it, surrounded by the sights and scents of carefully curated landscapes that change with the seasons.
The 4th Annual Boo! Bazaar returns this October in an exciting new format! Join for a series of Vintage Halloween Night Markets at beautiful Elkhorn Shores, where artists, makers, collectors, and Halloween lovers come together to celebrate the most magical season of the year.
Baseballoween returns to Werner Park for the 15th straight year! As usual, the event is free and family-friendly, as the Werner Park gates open for the Omaha Metro to celebrate a fun-filled night at the stadium!! The event will feature trick-or-treating, activity stations, and a family-friendly movie on the videoboard! They will be collecting donations for Food Bank for the Heartland upon entry to Baseballoween. Donations are encouraged but not mandatory.
Join for a free event in collaboration with Montclair School and Montclair Trendwood Parkside Georgetowne Neighborhood Association. Bring the family for an evening full of trick-or-treating! Collect candy in our parking lot and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Don’t forget your treat bags!
Based on an original poem and characters created by Tim Burton, the film was first released in 1993 as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach), the film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King. Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine of Halloween, Jack longs to try something new. Convinced that he can spread the joy of Christmas and against the advice of Sally, a caring and clever ragdoll, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock, and Barrel – to kidnap Santa Claus. But Jack’s merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere.
Bring out your ghosts, goblins, princesses, and super heroes and join us for a day of fun non-scary trick or treating. Trick or treaters and their families will travel around the farm collecting their goodies as the get to visit the animals. Along the way you can visit with our farmers market vendors and other special guests, play games, take a hayride and more! Event by reservation only.
A kid friendly Halloween party hosted by the Benson Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L) Squadron 112. Come in costume and be ready to have some fun! They will have trunk or treat in the parking lot, games, and prizes. This event is free to the public
The Largest Showcase of the Season in Nebraska with over 200 displays of the Latest Products and Services For the Home – Inside & Out! Kid zone with Wildlife Encounters, The Balloon Man, face painting and More! Check their site for the full schedule.
2 p.m.: Pumpkin Roll for all ages; $3 per person. 6-8: Trick-or-Treating in RV Campground. 7 – 9 p.m.: Haunted Hayrack Rides – Adults: $10, kids ages 4-12 yrs: $7, ages 3 and under: free. Tickets go on sale on October 1 and may be purchased by phone or in person. Limited tickets and no refunds. 9 p.m.: Campsite Decorating Contest Judging
Film Streams’ free outdoor movie series, Film Streams on the Green, is returning to North Downtown Omaha this summer and fall at Sonny's Builders District. On select Monday evenings July through October, moviegoers are invited to eat, drink and play movie trivia while enjoying a line-up of family favorites, cult classics and big-screen blockbusters. Each screening will begin at 7 pm.
Bring your little ones for a day (or two!) of all-day trick-or-treating and activities around the museum. It’s the perfect chance for young learners to experience trick-or-treating all their own, so grab your costumes and explore the Museum in a whole new way.
Saunders County business throw the biggest trick-or-treat event in the area. Hosted jointly between the Chamber and Saunders Medical Center this event is the ultimate event.
Trick or Treating, Bounce House, Music, Local Businesses
Zootacular is when Halloween comes alive at the Zoo. Explore glowing pathways, trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment, after-hours animal encounters, and unforgettable family fun after dark. Ticket sales will be available soon.
This October, Night Light (21+) takes you through the veil, beyond the known, and into the realms of mystery. In the season that blurs the boundaries between the living and the dead, we’re exploring underworlds, outerworlds, and the limits of human knowledge. Come in costume and be prepared for a mind-expanding evening!
Family friendly event open to the public.
Nestled among the trees and trails of Fontenelle Forest, stories take flight! Join OPL at Fontenelle Forest for a special storytime celebrating birds, nature, insects, and more. We’ll explore the wonders of nature through stories, songs, and movement. While this program is geared toward preschoolers, children of all ages are welcome. Admission to Fontenelle Forest is free for those attending storytime.
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan designers, enjoy festive performances and celebrate the holiday season! The Omaha Holiday Boutique show is proud to be partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Omaha to give new bedding to children in need. Bring a donation of new twin sized bedding and/or sheets and receive free admission to the Omaha Holiday Boutique Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures.
Proceeds from the GOATz Trail Runs go into the general GOATz fund to help maintain local trails, contribute to community projects, financially support cross country teams and any cause the GOATz are involved in!
Bring the fam in for some fun and creative activities. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 3rd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
Whether you’re hunting for a deal or clearing out the garage, Quasar Bazaar is your local outdoor market with an easy setup, affordable spaces, and a genuinely good crowd.
Join for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: 5k 10k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run Kids Dash 1 Mile
Shop 50+ curated small shops from around Nebraska. Enjoy delicious food, Dante Omaha pizza + salads, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, Retro Roast Coffee Camper and adult bevs, too! Santa Claus will be available Saturday from 9am-5pm and the pictures will be on A Local Collective's Facebook page for you to download and share. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.
Join for the Annual Omaha Turkey Trot! Enjoy LaMars Donuts at the end, Run for a Cuase (Make-a-Wish)
Stand-up comics from the Midwest (and beyond) are bound to leave you laughing like you never have before in this hour-long comedy showcase.
Millard South Fall Craft Fair
Join for our 32nd Annual Christmas Walk event! Downtown businesses will be hosting specials, promotions, and giving out treats all day long! There will be a petting zoo, horse drawn carriages, and a tree lighting ceremony. Write a letter to Santa and then later get a picture with the jolly old fellow.
Live Improv Happening Now! Long form improv from Omaha's best improvisors.
Join over 75 local businesses in celebrating the holiday season! Shopping, Music, Activities, Santa
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius – and marvel at a towering 10-foot Bumble alongside lifelike Toys from the Island of Misfit Toys. One of The Rose’s most popular shows returns in a magical new staging to celebrate the misfit in all of us.
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
Artisan Showcase: Shop from over 150 curated artists, makers, and entrepreneurs in a fun and inspiring environment that champions community, creativity, and craftsmanship.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures.
This holiday season, Light the Table is more than a moms’ night out, it’s a movement of love and community. We’re coming together to fill tables, fuel hearts, and help Omaha families thrive. 50% of your ticket sale and 100% of raffle proceeds will directly support Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center, a local organization providing affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care for all children, regardless of economic or social status.
Join on the 3rd Saturday of each month as our quick-witted performers play a variety of improv games, each with a musical twist. They'll take your wildest suggestions and transform them into hilarious, one-of-a-kind songs right before your eyes. Whether it's a rap about a clumsy superhero or a love ballad for a talking dog, each moment is as unpredictable as it is uproarious.
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