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They have a new batch of apples to taste and rate this year, generously donated by Vala's Apple Orchard! Come for fresh fruit and lots of other fun for the whole family! Drop in anytime. No library card or registration required.
Join fellow K-Pop stans for an exciting night of decorating and trading photo cards! Bring your own to trade. Registration is required
Are you looking for an outdoor family event? Do you want to learn a new skill like archery or fire building? Then come join us for an afternoon of family fun at Archery Adventure Day!
AppleJack kicks off the fall at Arbor Day Farm. Come for apples and traditions, stay for the sights, sounds, and experiences that spark wonder. Every season brings something new, making each visit feel fresh.
Directed by animation legend Glen Keane, Over the Moon is an exhilarating musical adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected, and the power of imagination. Explore a new and unique interpretation of the traditional folklore behind the Chinese Moon Goddess, Chang’e, and the significance her story holds during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
Your end of summer celebration is here. Join Messy Moms Club for Pages & Pours. An evening of good conversation, snacks, refreshments, goodie bags, raffles and a kid-free evening. Author Meg Doody will be joining us IN-PERSON.
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.
Come and play and have fun! We'll have different stations set up throughout the store where kids can build, create, mold, and draw to their hearts' content. No purchase necessary!
Join in celebrating America's 250th by watching National Treasure, rated PG. Popcorn provided!
Every Wednesday, Monarch Agents will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities, including outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science experiments, detective work, and more library fun! Please arrive at least 5 minutes early before your first mission to receive your mission log. For those in 1st - 6th grade.
Formerly known as Blair Mops, Blair MomCo is excited to announce our upcoming Consignment Sale! Whether you’re shopping for gently used baby gear, clothing, toys, or home essentials, you’ll find incredible deals at unbeatable prices. This is your chance to snag high-quality items for your little ones and your home – all while supporting a local, sustainable community!
Join for Nebraska’s largest gathering of mystics, seekers, and soul-healers. Enjoy readings from gifted Tarot and Astrology guides, energy healing, massage, aura photography, and a marketplace full of treasures like crystals, candles, jewelry, oils, clothing, incense, and more.
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area.
Join for the Fall edition of our semi-annual Modern Market, where Nebraska small shops steal the spotlight! Transforming downtown Waterloo into an open-air, feel-good celebration of local — packed with 60+ carefully curated small businesses, great food + drinks, music, and all the spring vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for something new, treating yourself, or just soaking up a fun Saturday out… this is your sign.
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.
Saturday October 3rd makeup starts at 3pm, walk at 5, costume contest. following the walk. 5$ for makeup.
This year's annual All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend promises fun for the entire family including hayrack rides, hot dogs, and trick-or-treating! The public is invited to participate in fun fall activities hosted by Botna Bend Park staff and campers.
On the first Sunday of the month, one film in the series is shown on the big screen at 1PM in the Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall. The film is included with regular museum admission and free to members.
Join for a special presentation of Book Nook’s Theater of the 1949 classic comedy Africa Screams. Released on May 27, 1949, Africa Screams is an adventure comedy film starring Abbott and Costello. The story follows bumbling bookstore workers Buzz Johnson and mild-mannered Stanley Livington. Buzz cons the adventuress Diana Emerson into believing Stanley is an expert African safari hunter. The duo is roped into an expedition to find a hidden diamond mine. Seating is limited, so don't wait! Reserve your tickets today.
Join Bennington Public Library for an Out & About Storytime at Nelson Produce Farm! You MUST show your Bennington Public Library Card at admissions for free entrance.
What do you do in case of a fire? What's it like riding in a firetruck? What's the best part of being a firefighter? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at during our special Fire Safety Storytime at the Ralston Fire Station. All ages are welcome!
Get your craft on at this guided program with Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator Penny Keener. This month, participants will create a Halloween card and treat holder. Registration is required.
Read if you dare! This program is designed for mystery, horror, and true crime readers. We will explore these dark genres, devour new book recommendations, and delight in sinfully delicious mocktails. Attendees will walk away with 20 spooky book offerings hand-picked by staff experts. Registration is required.
6-8 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat on the Town – Children up to age 12 are invited to go trick-or-treating along the decorated trail through the town of St. Deroin. A food truck will also be available. Pricing: $3 per person ages 4+, free for ages 3 and under (includes hayrack ride).
Put on your costumes and join us for the fourth annual Costume Night at Cochran Park (100 S 21st Street) on Friday, October 9, from 6-8 p.m. Free activities include: pumpkin painting, movie screening, balloon animals, glow kickball, soccer, football toss, basketball, pickleball, kan jam, and so much more
The show is billed as one of Iowa's largest shows, with over 200 exhibitors presenting and selling thousands of unique, handmade products. Hours of the show are from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Saturday and 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Sunday. Admission is $6 and children 10 and younger are free. Parking is free throughout the show. All patrons who attend the show on Saturday will receive a two-day re-entry stamp.
The Lied Activity Center will be hosting our 19th craft fair for the Bellevue community on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 9am-3pm. It has grown to become one of the biggest fairs in Sarpy County, featuring over 230 booths. Join us for an amazing event, featuring local shops, tasty treats, and many talented artists! Admission fees support the BPS Lied Activity Center. Adults $5.
This interactive experience explores the fascinating world of natural pigments. Using anthocyanin, a special pigment found in red cabbage, you’ll experiment with acids and bases to create a vibrant spectrum of colors. Through simple chemical reactions, watch as your paints shift from bright pink to deep blue and even green! Discover the science behind pH indicators, explore the chemistry of everyday ingredients, and unleash your creativity with nature’s own color-changing palette.
This presentation is a beginners guide to understanding the UFO phenomena, with a specific focus on local cases and eyewitness accounts. Brian J. Corey of the Necronomicast will cover all things alien, from early reported accounts to famous cases throughout history. Brunch will be provided, so come hungry!
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Village Pointe’s Halloween Boo Bash! Trick-or-Treating, Special Characters, balloon twisting, OPD SWAT and Cruiser Vehicles and more all along Davenport Street!
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
Bring the whole family out and enjoy a warm bowl of chili in the crisp fall air at the Arrowhead Park Chili Fest. This annual fall tradition promises fun for the whole family! Join for games, pumpkin painting, and of course, CHILI! hayrack ride trick or treating will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A $3/vehicle park entry fee or membership is required to enter the park. Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted. This event will be held rain or shine. Please meet at Breezy Lodge.
Join for an unforgettable experience with talented vendors & makers, themed photo ops, mouthwatering food trucks, live music, and our signature Bloody Marys!
Celebrate the best of autumn at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival. The park fills with festive activities including pumpkin decorating, giant pumpkin carving demonstration, a petting zoo, themed crafts, all the seasonal treats and a lively craft fair. Bring the whole family for some classic fall fun.
Explore our summer exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, then watch those same costumes come to life in a unique theater experience in the Truhlsen Lecture Hall. Watch a classic blockbuster on our big screen, and enjoy popcorn and refreshments from our old-fashioned Soda Fountain, as well as themed activities for each matinee. Movie experience included in museum admission; FREE for museum members.
Explore our summer exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, then watch those same costumes come to life in a unique theater experience in the Truhlsen Lecture Hall. Watch a classic blockbuster on our big screen, and enjoy popcorn and refreshments from our old-fashioned Soda Fountain, as well as themed activities for each matinee. Movie experience included in museum admission; FREE for museum members.
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.
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.
Chris Sayre presents the Songs and Melodies of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales performed on Button Accordion, English Concertina, fretted Dulcimer, Guitar, Mandolin, and Musical Saw. Travel across the Atlantic Ocean for a musical exploration of some of the early roots of our Folk and Country Music, including memorable ballads and humorous ditties. Lunch will be provided, so come hungry!
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