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  • Free Admission Day to Lauritzen Gardens

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Don’t miss this day of relaxation and fun with 100 acres of fall gardens, beautiful flowers, and colorful foliage. Experience the beauty of the NEW collections in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory and enjoy the benefits of nature play in Sofia’s Play Garden. Guests can also explore our current exhibit, La Calavera Catrina, with eight larger-than-life skeleton sculpture installations staged in the garden. All guests receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No advance tickets are required.

    Free

  • Preschool Party Halloween!

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Ages 0-7. Costumes are welcome but not required. They are asking for candy donations to help make this event extra fun for all the kids. Any individually wrapped candy is welcome. Donations accepted until October 14.

    Free

  • Fire Fighter Storytime

    Sump Memorial Library 222 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    Join for a special Firefighter storytime. Firefighters will be here to read a book. Watch as they put on their gear and learn more about fire prevention. Then explore the fire truck.

    Free

  • DIY Eyeball Mini Plant

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    👀🌱✨ Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Join us for a DIY Mini Eyeball Plant Workshop where kids get to craft their very own creepy-cute Halloween plant. 🎃💜 With silly eyeballs, colorful pots, and plenty of imagination, each spooky creation will be one-of-a-kind! This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

    Free

  • Critter Chat with Scatter Joy Acres

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Gene Leahy Mall will feature a different animal each week! Come interact with, touch, and learn about these cute and cuddly animals. This week's animal will be on hand at the 11th Street Promenade east of the Performance Pavilion.

    Free

  • The RiverFront Fun Fall Friday

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the RiverFront for Fun Fall Friday! This family-friendly event features pumpkin painting, free donuts, live mariachi music and an appearance by Benji the Bush Baby!

    Free

  • 6th Annual Trunk or Treat Event with Duane Villatoro State Farm

    Duane Villatoro State Farm 255 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA

    Come on down for our 6th Annual Trunk or Treat Event!!! 265 W Broadway Council Bluffs Iowa. We're located in the Ogden Plaza across from the Omni Center. 🧟‍♂️🎃👻🎃

    Free

  • Charles E. Lakin Spooktacular

    Charles E Lakin YMCA

    The Charles E. Lakin YMCA is once again hosting a trick or treat event in the park for all ages. Community partners will join us to help hand out treats and trinkets. Some will also host games and other special activities. Please join us for a night of fun for all!

    Free

  • Montclair Trunk or Treat

    Montclair Community Center 2304 S 135th Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Trunk or Treat at The Learning Experience

    The Learning Experience 12729 Martha St, Omaha, NE

    Guaranteed to be a fa-BOO-lous  spooktacular time! They invite you to dress up in your favorite costume and bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of  candy, games,  activities,  dancing & music and so much more! They will even have a special appearance from our beloved mascot Bubbles the Elephant!! Don't forget to take a  picture!

    Free

  • Family & Friends Bingo – Monster Mash Bingo Bash

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Goblins, ghouls, and giggles await at our Monster Mash Bingo Bash! This frightfully fun evening is packed with silly scares, colorful costumes, and monstrous prizes the whole family will love. Dress up if you dare, grab your bingo card, and join us for a spooky good time that’s more giggle than gore. It's bingo, but with a monstrously fun twist!

    Free

  • Spooky Stories & S’mores at Lake Cunningham with Bennington Library

    Lake Cunningham Campground 8305 Rainwood Rd, Omaha, NE

    Join for a spooktacular evening at Lake Cunningham featuring S'mores and spooky stories around the campfire.  This event is geared toward children grades 2-5.  Stories told may be scary for young children.

    Free

  • Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Nightmare Before Christmas

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Movie Nights at the Orchard! Grab your chair, blanket & pillow and get comfy as the movie starts at dusk. No outside food/drink, but don’t worry—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

    Free

  • Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Warm Bodies & 28 Days Later

    Elkhorn Shores 233rd & West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE

    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.

    $5

  • 30th Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

    Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE, United States

    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Jack-O-Lantern Junk & Craft Market – Shop local this season! 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Trick or Treat by the Buses – Buskatiers (VW buses) will hand out candy to kids.

  • Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Join for all things PUMPKIN! Fresh pumpkin doughnuts made all day long. Plus special pumpkin inspired treats in our Sweet Shoppe all weekend! Find a GOLDEN PUMPKIN in the patch and win prize! Search goes all weekend. Multiple chances to join in. Play with our adorable goats | Tractor Rides | Find your way through our corn maze | Orchard scavenger hunt | Large Playground | Human hamster wheels

  • OmaHalf

    Stinson Park 2285 S. 67th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    The race begins inside Stinson Park and then gets onto the flat & fast Keystone Trail system for an out-and-back loop. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.

  • HawkWatch Appreciation Days

    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    This season marks the 34th year of Hitchcock HawkWatch, and you're invited to learn more about their important conservation work! Swing by the Loess Hills Lodge gallery from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. any Saturday in October to learn more about what their research is uncovering in our gallery displays, enjoy refreshments including lemonade and cookies, and see what raptors are passing through atop the park's 45-foot observation tower.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Stories in Stone: An Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery Exploration Tour

    Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery 2300 South 78th St, Omaha, NE

    Using clues, genealogical prompts, and maps, participants will explore the cemetery’s headstones, monuments, and grave markers, all while discovering family legacies and engaging with Omaha’s past in a meaningful way.

    Free

  • 10th Annual SALoween

    Benson American Legion Family Post #112 8904 Military Rd, Omaha, NE

    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

    Free

  • Pigoween 2025

    Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United States

    Join for a day of fun with ADOPTABLE Guinea Pigs & Critters! There will be raffle prizes, face painters, treat stations and other fun activities for the whole family. Costumes Welcome!

    $5 – $10

  • Manghoulsen’s Witches Tea 2025

    Mangelsen's 3457 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Free hot dogs & Chips, popcorn, cotton candy, games, prizes, spin art, face painting, and more!  All ages!  Wear a costume for a chance to win a store gift card.

    Free

  • Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival

    Lifegate Church - Fremont 2407 N Colorado Ave, Fremont, NE

    Hey Fremont friends! Are you looking for some free family-friendly fun this fall? Join for the Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 12-3pm followed by worship concert. ‍Everyone is invited to enjoy free food, hayrack rides, petting zoo, a prize drawing, and so much more! 

    Free

  • Laser-cut Haunted House (Adults Only)

    Do Space in Abrahams Library 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE

    Make a fun addition (or start) for your holiday village with the x-tool. Wood provided- how you decide to decorate it is up to you!

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Haunted Omaha Escape Room (Adults Only)

    Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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 19+. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. Please call 402-444-5299 to register. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 2nd Annual Trick or Treat on the Trail at Lincoln Place Park

    Lincoln Place Park 20951 Lincoln Rd, Gretna, NE

    Join the City of Gretna and Lincoln Place HOA for the second annual Trick or Treat on the Trail at Lincoln Place Park from 2pm-4pm. Explore a thrilling trail lined with local businesses, offering spooktacular trick-or-treating fun. Join in their games, cast your vote for the best-decorated booth, and visit the shelter for some creative pumpkin painting (while supplies last). Don’t miss out on delicious treats from our food truck, AND a photo op with the Nebraska Ghost Busters Division and ECTO-1! Sign up for our costume contest (Sponsored by Lincoln Place HOA), featuring five divisions. The contest will take place at 3:00pm in the middle of the trail.

    Free

  • Saturday Craft: Wine Cork Pumpkin

    Council Bluffs Library 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Join for a Saturday craft session as we make festive fall pumpkin decorations! They'll be using wine corks and paint to create unique pieces that will add a lovely fall touch to your kitchen or living space. Adults Only

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Spooky Diamond Painting

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Trunk or Treat 2025 at Candlewood Church

    Candlewood Church 5051 F St, Omaha, NE

    Looking for a safe, fun and family-friendly Halloween event in Omaha, NE? Candlewood Church Omaha is excited to be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 18 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The FREE event will be held outdoors in the parking lot of Candlewood Church, located at 5051 F Street. Get ready for a fa-BOO-lous trunk or treat where children of all ages can stuff their goodie bags full! Trunks will be decorated from fun to frightfully cute!

    Free

  • Big Play Saturday: Petting Zoo!

    Fat Brain Toys 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Feeling a little overwhelmed with the seasonal spookies? We've got the perfect cure! Stop by and calm your nerves with a flock of furry friends to meet and pet, including a pony, alpacas, rabbits, chickens, babydoll sheep, guinea pigs, and more. Plus, if you spend $25 or more, you'll get a FREE Spooky Scary Jixelz set! (Don't worry, they're not THAT spooky.) Fall fun is ripe for the pickin' at Fat Brain Toys.

    Free

  • Annual Boston Boo

    Boston Boo 5109 S 51st. St, Omaha, NE

    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

    $10

  • Floating Pumpkin Patch

    Montclair Community Center 2304 S 135th Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

    Pick a pumpkin from our “patch” followed by a open swim and Halloween music. Join in the party room for snacks and pumpkin decorating!

    $5

  • Bewitched Boardwalk at Fontenelle Forest

    Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United States

    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). 

    $20 – $30

  • Live Music on 50th and Underwood

    Dundee 5011 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Siso Martial Arts Trunk or Treat

    Siso Martial Arts 643 N 114th St, Omaha, NE

    Join for a fun and safe event.  Music, Candy, Prizes!  Save your child's spot today!

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Spooky Spirits at Lauritzen Gardens (21+)

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    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.

    $20 – $30

  • Allergy-Friendly Trunk or Treat

    Fullerton Elementary 4711 N 138th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Bones and Blacklights – Unearthing Nature’s Secrets in Skulls

    Crescent Hill at Hitchcock (Previously Mt. Crescent Ski Area) 17026 Snowhill Ln, Honey Creek, IA

    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!

    $5

  • Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Devils Rejects & House of 1000 Corpses

    Elkhorn Shores 233rd & West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE

    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.

    $5

  • Scary Movie Music with the Omaha Symphony

    Scary Movie Music with the Omaha Symphony
    Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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 ...

    $30 – $112

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