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  • Venardos Circus ā€œFar Beyondā€ Tour

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    Westroads Mall 10000 California Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Experience the magic of a Broadway-style circus under our intimate big top tent. World-class acrobats, hilarious comedy, and heartwarming moments await. The show will feature singing Ringmaster Addison Clover, The Great Rokardyā€™s exciting equilibrium, the extraordinary Edge, and other amazing acts! All this and more are woven together with Venardosā€™ unique theatrical musical production style. This production explores what happens when a dreamĀ comes true, what we discover about ourselves, and ultimately the responsibility we all share to keep reaching ā€œFAR BEYOND.ā€ Show times vary.

  • Tricks & Treats at Westwood Plaza

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    Westwood Plaza 120th & Center, Omaha, NE, United States

    Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Tricks & Treats in Westwood Plaza on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This free, family-friendly event is packed with Halloween funā€”enjoy candy, glow sticks, circus acts, character meet and greets and more. Join us at Westwood Plaza, located at 120th and West Center in front of Burlington. Free parking is available in the west lot. Bring the whole family for a fun and memorable night out. Follow us on Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/WestwoodPlazaShoppingCenter/.

    Free

  • Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Halloween Short Film Spooktacular

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

    Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Garfield Halloween, Disney Halloween Favorites, Great Pumpkin. Step into a world of nostalgia with a special collection of classic Halloween short films from the past! Gather the little ones and treat them to a delightful lineup of the best spooky shorts from the 20th century. Enjoy timeless tales, playful frights, and festive fun that will enchant audiences of all ages. 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

  • Free Admission Day to Lauritzen Gardens

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Donā€™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 Sofiaā€™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

  • 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

  • Trunk or Treat at The Learning Experience

    The Learning Experience 12729 Martha St, Omaha, NE

    Guaranteed to be a fa-BOO-lousĀ  spooktacular time! They invite you to dress up in your favorite costume and bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of Ā candy,Ā games,Ā Ā activities,Ā Ā 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 Ā 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 thatā€™s more giggle than gore. It's bingo, but with a monstrously fun twist!

    Free

  • Spooky Stories & Sā€™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.Ā  This event is geared toward children grades 2-5.Ā  Stories told may be scary for young children.

    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

  • 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 ā€“ $112

  • 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 galleryĀ 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

  • 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 ā€“ $10

  • 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]

  • 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 ā€“ 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

  • Annual Boston Boo

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

    All breeds welcome and all ages of humans.Ā  Costume Contest (Humans & Dogs): Best Female, Male, Themed Pair and Children. Fall Photos, Games, Free Nail Trimming, Raffle, and more

    $10

  • 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 streetsā€”and you're invited! On the third Saturday evening of each month, from 6ā€“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.Ā  Music, Candy, Prizes!Ā  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 ā€“ $30

  • 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

  • Dundee Vintage Market

    Albany and Avers 5011 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Build Your Own Glow-in-the-Dark Haunted House

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

    Create a spooky sweet treat just in time for Halloween! In this class, youā€™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, youā€™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 alikeā€”come have some eerie, glowing fun!

    $65

  • An Old Market Fall Festival: Beats, Bites & Autumn Nights

    Old Market 11th and Jackson Streets, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Trinity Church Boo Bash

    Trinity Church 848 Gold Coast Rd, Papillion, NE

    Boo Bash is a fun, family-friendly afternoon event for the whole community! The afternoon includes: trunk-or-treating, Crafts, Games, Sā€™mores, Monster Dogs food truck. Whether you're a kid, teen, or just young at heart, thereā€™s something for everyone to enjoy.

    Free

  • Bluey’s Bubble Boo Bash

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    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! šŸ¾šŸŽƒšŸ‘»šŸ•·ļø This is a FREE all ages event!!

    Free

  • Maggot Painting | Insects and Death

    Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Songwriting Workshop

    Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musicianĀ Andre Vander VeldeĀ to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Gouge a Gourd at Mahoney State Park

    Gouge a Gourd at Mahoney State Park
    Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

    Do pumpkin guts drive you nuts? Check out your pumpkin target precision as you learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Who needs foam targets when weā€™ve got fall pumpkins? Meet behind the Bur Oak Shelter. This activity is free and open to anyone age six or older. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Design It: 4-wheeled Vehicle

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

    Design a vehicle big enough for 6" dolls/action figures to ride in.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Library Field Trip: Gretna Fire Station #1

    Gretna Fire Station #1 21528 Capehart Rd, Gretna, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Roncalli Catholic High School Trunk or Treat

    Roncalli Catholic High School 6401 Sorensen Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    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!

    Free

  • Trunk or Treat at Unity Moves

    Unity Moves 20275 Honeysuckle Dr, Elkhorn, NE

    Kids can enjoy FREE play during the event while they trick-or-treat from car to car ā€” each one decorated and hosted by amazing local businesses!Ā 

    Free

  • Olde Towne Elkhorn Trunk or Treat at Elkhorn Station!

    Elkhorn Station 2605 N 206th St, Elkhorn, NE

    Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun in Olde Towne Elkhorn! Bring your costumes, candy buckets, and Halloween spirit for a night full of treats, music, and fall festivities!Ā 

    Free

  • Felted Pumpkins

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Ages 18+. Create a cute pumpkin decoration with needle felting! Registration Required

    Free

  • Financial Literacy for Teens III & IV

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

    Part of our TeenTober celebration, this is a financial literacy series for high schoolers presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. In this presentation teens will learn aboutĀ "Consumer Loans & Paying for Higher Education"Ā andĀ "Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score, & Preventing Identity Theft".

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Omaha Reads: Immigrant Experience in Nebraska (Adults Only)

    Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    In this thought-provoking panel discussion, Dr. Lana Obradovic, Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights at UNO, will lead an exploration of the rights and vulnerabilities of immigrants in Nebraska, including legal protections under U.S. and international law, policy challenges, and best practices for supporting Nebraskans in these situations. Ā This is a free event for Adults. Registration is encouraged.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Hotel Transylvania & The Monster Squad

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

    Creep into the eerie woods where secrets lurk and every shadow hides a new scare 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

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