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  • 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 fun—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

  • Fall Arts and Crafts Show

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    Mid-America Center 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    The show is billed as one of Iowa's largest shows, with over 150 talented exhibitors presenting and selling thousands of unique, handmade products.  Among the various products being sold at the show are leather goods, paintings and prints, ceramics, wall hangings, toys, blankets, jewelry, metal art sculptures, pet products, etched glass, yard and garden art, pottery, candles, clothing, quilts, aprons, pillows, doll clothes, baskets, rugs, place mats, table runners, purses, floral arrangements and wreaths, wood and metal signs, soap and lotions, and many more original products. Exhibitors will also be selling coffee cakes, dips, salsa, barbeque sauce, soups, jams, jellies, cheese and sausage, wines, fudge, honey, food mixes and roasted nuts. All items offered for sale to the public are handmade by the exhibitor.  The hours of the show are from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm 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. Like them on Facebook under Callahan Promotions, Inc.-Iowa’s Largest Arts & Crafts Shows and enter for a chance to win $50 gift certificates to our shows.

    $6

  • Bootcamp in the Park

    The Nines Plaza at Central Park 8303 Central Pk Plz., La Vista, NE

    Join the La Vista Recreation Department and Ish Fitness for a high-energy fitness bootcamp in the Nines Plaza at Central Park! Push your limits with a powerful mix of strength training and cardio designed to challenge and energize you. This monthly bootcamp is perfect for intermediate to advanced fitness levels looking to level up their performance. Build strength, boost endurance, and train in a motivating group environment. Don’t miss your chance to sweat, strengthen, and succeed with La Vista Recreation and Ish Fitness! Ages: 18+

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Pancakes in the Park

    La Vista Central Park Clubhouse 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE

    Enjoy a cozy fall morning with us during Pancakes in the Park. Start your day off right by filling up on a free breakfast, along with hot coffee and juice, served by The Pancake Man. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy crisp October air, colorful leaves and quality time with friends and neighbors. Come hungry and ready to soak up some autumn vibes and community spirit!

    Free

  • BPS Lied Activity Center Fall Craft Fair 2026

    Lied Activity Center 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE, United States

    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.

    $5

  • Carter’s DIY Days

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    Carter's Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street Suite Q113, Omaha, NE

    🛠️ Calling all mini master crafters! Carter’s and KiwiCo are teaming up for a FREE DIY workshop for kids ages 3+! Kids can get creative with a hands-on project on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10 AM–12 PM at Carter's Village Pointe and other select Carter’s locations. Registration is required, so sign up today! ✨ Kits are limited and available while supplies last.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival

    Olde Towne Elkhorn 321 Elkhorn Dr., Elkhorn, NE

    Join for the Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am–4:00pm for a day filled with autumn fun, local shopping, seasonal treats, family activities, and everything we love about fall. Family-friendly activities throughout Olde Towne. Whether you’re searching for pumpkins, cozy fall finds, or simply looking for the perfect way to spend an autumn Saturday, the Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival is the place to be.

    Free

  • Big Play Saturday – Pixie’s Petting Zoo

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

    Stop on by for fall fun! Our friends from Pixie's Pony Tales will be bringing ponies, aplacas, mini pot belly pigs, hedgehogs, goats, and more for children to pet. A classic autumnal experience, right at your favorite Omaha toy store!

    Free

  • Spark Studio

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

    Spark Studio is a hands-on STEAM program for kids where creativity meets technology. Through fun challenges and interactive projects, participants build, design, and explore while developing problem-solving skills and confidence as makers. This is a free event for kids ages 7-12. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • BioDiscovery Lab: Cabbage Ink

    Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE

    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.

  • Mister K’s 4th Annual Trunk or Treat

    KPAO Community Television 4725 F St, Omaha, NE

    Join Mister K and his friends for his 4th annual Trunk or Treat! Come in your best Halloween costumes and get candy in a safe and welcoming environment. October 10th from 11am-2pm (sensory friendly from 11am-12pm).

    Free

  • Brunch & Learn – UFOs

    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Heartwood Fall Festival

    Heartwood Fest: Pumpkin Patch, Carving, and Concert
    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Halloween Boo Bash at Village Pointe

    Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Night Sky Adventure with Gifford Farm

    W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

    Look up and let your imagination soar! Inside a mobile planetarium, kids will journey through space to discover stars, planets, and galaxies, and learn how ancient stories shaped the constellations we see today. While you wait for your show to begin or to continue the fun after, themed crafts will allow young astronauts to further explore constellations. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Outdoor Osteology at Mahoney State Park

    Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

    Join us Saturday, Oct. 10 at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center to learn about osteology (bones and skeletons) at our Halloween Happenings Open House! Stop in between 1 and 4 p.m. to identify owl bones, peek in an owl pellet, sketch a skull, see snake and bat skeletons and more as you explore the nature center. This activity is free and open to the public, but a valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • DIY – Bouncy Balls

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

    Bounce into fun at this hands-on program where participants will make their very own bouncy ball! Using simple materials and a bit of creativity, you’ll learn how these classic toys come together while designing a one-of-a-kind ball to take home. Once your ball is complete, put it to the test with a series of fun bouncing challenges! All supplies provided. This is a free event for kids 6-12. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 31st Annual Haunted Hollow at Indian Cave State Park

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

    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

  • Creepy Carrots Escape Room

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    The Creepy Carrots have trapped Jasper Rabbit in a box of candy! Can you solve the puzzles and clues quick enough to save Jasper Rabbit from the Creepy Carrots? Or will he eat all the candy before we can get to him? This escape room is based on the best-selling picture book “Creepy Carrots” by Aaron Reynolds. There will be two escape rooms: one at 2 p.m. and one at 3 p.m. for participants ages 6-10. Try to escape this fall!

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Storybook BINGO

    Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Storybook B-I-N-G-O! Registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Chili Fest

    Arrowhead Park Neola, IA

    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.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Halloween Trick-or-Treating & Campsite Decorating Contest

    Fremont Lakes SRA 4349 W State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

    Come join the fun at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on Saturday, October 10 for our annual Halloween campsite decorating contest and trick-or-treating! The decoration judging and trick-or-treating will both take place from 5-7 p.m. at the Victory Lake and Pathfinder campgrounds on the southwest side of the park.

    Free

  • Dancing Queens: The ABBA Celebration

    The Relevant Center 21220 Elkhorn Dr, Elkhorn, NE

    Celebrate the hits of ABBA! Kirbi Jo Long & Amy Whelchel perform Mama Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, and more! Come dance, sing, party away! Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA celebration! Join Kirbi Jo Long and Amy Whelchel as they bring the timeless hits of one of pop music’s greatest groups to life in Dancing Queens: The ABBA Celebration. Sing along to beloved classics like Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Fernando, Chiquitita, and many more in a high-energy evening filled with unforgettable music, dazzling performances, and nonstop fun.

  • Fall Kite Festival

    La Vista Sports Complex 7346 S 66th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Let’s go fly a kite! Families are invited to join us for a free afternoon of kite-flying fun. You will see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites. Bring your own kites to fly and a bag to collect candy from the kite candy drops, which take place throughout the event.

    Free

  • Dunkin For Pumpkins

    Southwest YMCA 13010 Atwood Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the Southwest YMCA for a fun afternoon of dunkin for pumpkins! Take a dip in the pool and grab your pumpkin, then meet us over at our painting stations.

    Free – $5

  • Sunday Matinees at the Museum: Maleficent (2014)

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

  • Howl-o-Ween Mall Mutt Meet-Up & Market

    Oakview Mall 3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NE

    Who's ready for round 3?! The very first Howl-o-Ween Mall Mutt Meet-Up is set for October 11th. We can't wait to welcome you back into Oak View Mall to Strut Your Mutt in Costume!

    Free

  • Falconwood Fright Night Movies: Scooby Doo

    Falconwood Park 905 Allied Rd, Bellevue, NE, United States

    They're excited to welcome you back and to see new faces for our Fall Movies at Falconwood!  Each person in the vehicle needs a ticket.  Children ages 4 and under FREE!  All taxes & fees included in your ticket price.  Gates 5:30 p.m. - no early arrival please - Movies at Dusk.  Come Hungry! Food Trucks + Falconwood Concessions and Bar (No Outside Alcohol Allowed Please)

    $7.98

  • FREE Community Day at Lauritzen Gardens

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Enjoy a day surrounded by the beauty of nature with FREE admission to Lauritzen Gardens on Monday, October 12. Come take a stroll among the fall foliage and seasonal blooms, dig into nature-inspired play in Sofia’s Play Garden, and take a walk through the lush landscapes of the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. With over 100 acres of outdoor gardens to explore, this is the perfect opportunity to get outside and connect with nature and to FALL in love with your public garden. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The model railroad garden is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sofia’s Play Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No reservations are required. Explore 100 acres at 100 Bancroft Street. Plan your visit at lauritzengardens.org

    Free

  • Spooky Science – Exploding Ghosts

    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    It's time for another EXPLOSIVE activity at the library! Join us as we create a safe exploding specter that you can take home! The only question? Can ghosts really explode? Come to the library to find out!

    Free

  • Jazz Clinic & Masterclass

    North Omaha Music & Arts 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE

    Join to deepen an understanding of jazz , strengthen musical skills, and learn directly from an experienced musician and educator. Dana Murray is an Omaha-born professional percussionist, educator, songwriter, and producer who studied at Berklee College of Music and has performed with renowned artists, including Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones. Through his work with North Omaha Music & Arts (NOMA), he is committed to developing the next generation of musicians and using music education to build discipline, critical thinking, and confidence.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Paranormal in the Metro

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

    Join for a fascinating presentation by paranormal investigator, researcher, and podcast host Brian Corey. This program will feature an explanation of paranormal phenomena, a history of eerie local cases, and clues about how to research these stories. Corey will shed light on the methods and tools used by experts in the field, share chilling accounts of his discoveries. Attendees will also have time to share their own stories and get answers to paranormal questions.  Free to attend. Best suited to an 18+ audience. 

    Free

  • Film Streams on the Green: Death Becomes Her (1992)

    Sonny's Builders District 724 N 16th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Toddler Tuesday: Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!

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

    Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!

    Free

  • Haunting Tales and Human Remains

    W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

    Uncover the science behind some of history’s most terrifying monsters! From vampires and mummies to zombies and ghosts, many spooky legends may have roots in the real-life mysteries of death and decomposition. Join us as forensic anthropologist Dr. Katie East discusses the history behind these enduring tales. Perfect for curious minds who love science, folklore, and all things spooky! This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • STEAM Teens: Zen Gardens Part 1

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Is the start of the school year stressing you out? Have you wanted to start a larger 3D design project? October’s STEAM Teens’ project is the perfect place to start! The October and November STEAM teens will be two parts of the same project: creating a zen garden. In the upcoming October session, we’ll be focusing on building a 3D model from scratch! This is a free event for teens. Registration is required and is open online.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Storybook Science: Ghosts

    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    Spooky specters are haunting this week's Storybook Science! Walking through walls, throwing objects across the room, leaving cryptic messages on the wall... Are ghosts like that in real life? Join us for Storybook Science to find out!

    Free

  • Spooktacular at OPL Millard

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

    Come one, come all for the most Spooktacular Storytime of the fall! Bring your costume or come as you are, and join us for a morning filled with festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more!

    Free

  • Audiobook Crafting Club (Adults Only)

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.

    Free

  • Teen Movie Night: Young Frankenstein

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

    Join for a spooky movie night just for teens. We'll be watching the Mel Brooks classic, Young Frankenstein. Pizza provided!

    Free

  • Werewolf Game Night at Ray’s

    Ray’s Wings, Pizza & Drinks 200 South 31st Ave 4103, Omaha, NE

    Looking for something different on a Tuesday night? Grab a friend or come solo and make some new ones at Spielbound's Werewolf Night at Ray’s Wings, Pizza at Drinks. This free event features multiple rounds of the popular social deduction game, drink specials from Ray's, prizes, and a puzzle station for players waiting to jump back in. Whether you're bluffing your way to victory or trying to uncover the werewolves, expect a fun, low-pressure evening of games and conversation. New to Werewolf? No problem. The social game is easy to learn, quick to pick up, and moves fast.

    Free

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