Annual Boston Boo
All breeds welcome and all ages of humans. Costume Contest (Humans & Dogs): Best Female, Male, Themed Pair and Children. Fall Photos, Games, Free Nail Trimming, Raffle, and more
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All breeds welcome and all ages of humans. Costume Contest (Humans & Dogs): Best Female, Male, Themed Pair and Children. Fall Photos, Games, Free Nail Trimming, Raffle, and more
Pick a pumpkin from our “patch” followed by a open swim and Halloween music. Join in the party room for snacks and pumpkin decorating!
Feel that shiver in your bones? The bewitched boardwalk has returned! Join October 17 & 18 between 5:30 - 7:30 for tricks, treats, and everything in between! Activities include trick-or-treating on the first loop of the boardwalk, meeting our raptor ambassadors, playing ghoulish games, and roasting your own hotdog over a bonfire (fire bans permitting).
Dundee is bringing the neighborhood to life with monthly live music in the streets—and you're invited! On the third Saturday evening of each month, from 6–8pm, enjoy the sounds of local talent as we welcome a different Omaha-area musician to perform right in the heart of the neighborhood. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or heading to dinner, take a moment to pause, listen, and soak in the vibrant community energy that makes Dundee so special.
Join for a fun and safe event. Music, Candy, Prizes! Save your child's spot today!
For one night only, the garden will transform after dark into a realm of ghoulish garden games, wicked plants, and bone-chilling entertainment! Sip on themed cocktails, get your fortune told with tarot readings, and take a haunting tour through shadowy garden paths with local paranormal investigators.
Trunk-or-Treating for Non-Food Items. ALL KIDS ARE INVITED for some healthy, Halloween fun! Food-allergy kids are often left out of Halloween festivities because they can't eat candy collected trick-or-treating. This is a food-allergy friendly event so that ALL KIDS can have fun trunk-or-treating for non-food items like stickers, tattoos, and other trinkets in lieu of candy.
What telltale signs etched in skulls help you to identify craniums? Find out the answers to this quandary and much more! Using only a blacklight to guide you, scavenge for hidden animal skulls. Use your newfound knowledge to unravel the creature's identification!
Experience the chills and excitement of the season with a series of heart-pounding films that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Dive into suspenseful stories, unexpected twists, and eerie atmospheres as the screen comes alive with unforgettable thrills. Whether a fan of classic mysteries or modern suspense, these movie nights promise a spine-tingling journey perfect for Halloween with Movies Under The Stars. Gates Open: 6:30 pm - Movie Starts at 7:30 pm. Admission: $5 park passes for each guest, plus firepit rental or campsite rentals.
It's Omaha's most electrifying Halloween party featuring live performances of the hair-raising scores from your favorite scary movies! This is not your usual concert experience; they're transforming the Holland Center into a huge haunted house complete with lobby performers, special themed drinks, a coating of fog, and more spooky surprises. Get your friends together and come in costume for a nightmarish night with the Omaha Symphony you'll never be able to forget ...
"Cops vs Cancer Fun Run" will bring together law enforcement and the community to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and support programs as part of the Pink Patch Project. Participants can join in the run or walk, with registration fees, sponsorships, and donations going towards this vital cause. The involvement of law enforcement adds a special touch, demonstrating their commitment to supporting health initiatives in addition to their regular duties. These events foster a sense of unity and purpose, creating a positive atmosphere where everyone can contribute to making a difference while promoting fitness and well-being.
Albany and Avers is hosting their beloved Dundee Vintage Market on October 19th. If you love vintage and finding one-of-a-kind pieces, this is the event for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to shop local, support small businesses, and add some vintage flair to your life. Bring your bestie, and make plans to join us for a day filled with nostalgia, style, and unique finds.
Look to the skies as Great American Kites comes to Heartwood Preserve with an unforgettable two-day festival! Watch as massive, colorful kites take flight, filling the sky with larger-than-life designs. Guests of all ages can join in the fun with: Kite Flying Lessons, Kites for Sale, Kid Kit-making craft station, music and more!
Create a spooky sweet treat just in time for Halloween! In this class, you’ll decorate a 6-piece haunted house cookie set using royal icing accents and special techniques to achieve a glow-in-the-dark effect. Step by step, you’ll learn how to work with different frosting styles to bring your haunted house to life. Leave ready to showcase your creations with your own black light at home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned decorators alike—come have some eerie, glowing fun!
A fun, sensory-friendly event for individuals with disabilities and their families! Treats and trinkets will be distributed at stations throughout the first floor of MMI.
Little Ghouls and Goblins- come and trick or treat from the trunks of our local community members and organizations in the Bennington Elementary parking lot (weather permitting) on Sunday, October 19th from 2-4 pm thanks to Bennington Jaycees!
Celebrate autumn in the heart of the Old Market! Beats, Bites & Autumn Nights brings together live music, delicious flame-grilled food, festive activities, and community spirit for an unforgettable fall day.
Boo Bash is a fun, family-friendly afternoon event for the whole community! The afternoon includes: trunk-or-treating, Crafts, Games, S’mores, Monster Dogs food truck. Whether you're a kid, teen, or just young at heart, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
You're invited! Bring friends for a free evening of spooktacular fun! All are welcome! Kids with food allergies? No problem! Look for the teal pumpkin at each trunk for non-food treats!
Get ready to boogie with Bluey at our Bluey Bubble Boo Bash! It's going to be a paw-some dance party with bubbles and spooky vibes. Join us for trick or treating, a costume party, and a special meet and greet with Bluey herself! Don't miss out on this wag-tastic Halloween extravaganza! 🐾🎃👻🕷️ This is a FREE all ages event!!
Put aside your paintbrushes! Our new painting tools are live maggots! Create a unique masterpiece that will be beautiful and a good conversation starter. Dr. Amanda Roe, Associate Professor of Biology, will be leading this craft as well as a presentation on the importance of insects in the process of decomposition. Open to all ages.
Decorate your own sugar skull ornament for the Day of the Dead and learn how to make tissue paper marigolds!
Ages 18+. Folded Book Pumpkins
Join paranormal expert Brian Corey for an eerie exploration into Omaha’s urban legends. Learn about the tools and techniques used by ghost hunters, and share your own chilling tales of paranormal encounters—if you dare! This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. Please call 402-289-4367 to register.
Meet our Makerspace and learn a new skill each month at our Makerspace Module at the Digital Library! This month, they'll guide you through creating Halloween-inspired coasters using the Cricut machine. Registration is required.
Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required
Admission for this event is free for Bennington Public Library Patrons. Show your library card at the admissions gate.
The leaves are falling and we couldn't be happier! Come and enjoy a fall-themed storytime, a cute craft activity, and of course, plenty of candy corn. (Admit it, you love the stuff.) Let's make like Humpty Dumpty and have a great fall!
Design a vehicle big enough for 6" dolls/action figures to ride in.
There’s something supernatural happening at the library, and we need your help to put the spirits to rest before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles based on the haunted history of Omaha, from Hummel Park to the White House Apartments to secret underground mob rings and more. Do you believe in ghosts? This is a free event for adults ages 19 and up. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. There will be a session at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m
Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of the beloved book Creepy Carrots. Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for our second show of the season, "Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium." Don’t miss this lively morning of imagination, singing, dancing, and storytelling—all inspired by carrots, rabbits, and the magic of live theater! All are welcome!
Wear your costume, bring your treat bucket, and drop in to Trick-or-Treat the Library. Most appropriate for children 5 and under and their adult companion.
Learn about the fire station, emergency vehicles, and fire safety at the Gretna fire station at 21825 Capehart Rd. All preschool and homeschool families are invited. No library card or registration required.
Join for Trunk or Treat fun in the DC West Elementary parking lot. FREE and open to the community!
Bring the family out for an evening of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating across both parking lots, doubling the fun!
No tricks here—just all the treats! The Annual St. Andrew's Trunk or Treat is happening on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6 PM in the church parking lot. It’s an evening filled with fun, candy, and activities for all ages – kids and kids at heart!
Join for a spook-tacular evening of fun, candy, and community at Roncalli Catholic High School! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy decorated trunks, treats, games, and more. Bring your friends and family!
Kids can enjoy FREE play during the event while they trick-or-treat from car to car — each one decorated and hosted by amazing local businesses!
Add some sparkle to your spooky season with diamond painting at the library! Create your own dazzling keychain, magnet, or drink coaster while swapping paranormal stories with others or listening to eerie tales from our staff. No experience needed — just bring your imagination! This is a free event for teens ages 13 and up. All supplies are included and available while supplies last.
Gates at 5:00 pm | Movies at Dusk - 15 min. intermission between between films on Double Features. Food Truck: Terrible Gerald’s Pizza & 402 Alley Taco.
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