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Bring the kids, invite a neighbor, and enjoy an easy, joy-filled afternoon made for memories. JUNK IN THE TRUNK is a walk-through route of creatively decorated car trunks, each offering treats and kid-friendly fun. It’s simple, safe, and packed with smiles—perfect for families who want a lighthearted fall outing.
Bring your little witchlings and warlocks for an afternoon of magical fun! Expect spellbinding games, whimsical crafts, Kids Costume Parade at 2:00 PM on 61st (a family highlight not the main event by Edge of the Universe Cafe currently in Halloween Theme), and sweet treats for the whole coven. Perfect for witches and wizards of all ages!
As twilight falls, the enchantment deepens. Stroll through Benson’s moonlit streets in your witchiest wear and enjoy exclusive deals, discounts, and delights from our participating businesses, plus more than 20 street vendors offering potions, pastries, crystals, art, and other mystical treasures.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a play? Now’s your chance to learn! The Circle Theatre will bring part of the cast of “Momotaro: the Peach Boy of Japan” to share what it’s like to put on a play. They’ll perform a scene from the play, teach us a traditional Japanese dance, and help us create a Japanese bunraku puppet so that we can be part of the action, too. This is a free event for families with children ages 5 and older and does not require registration.
You'll see the changing forest in a whole new light after this Halloween hike! Take part and examine how folklore can deepen your relationship with the forest and prairie. Learn about the plant, animal, and mineral communities of the Loess Hills and their significance in the seasonal folklore associated with Halloween. If time allows, we'll return to the lodge for a demonstration of some of the items and techniques discussed on the hike.
Make deliciously ghoulish popcorn balls with marshmallow and Jello! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Make a Bigfoot silhouette and paper-doll style costumes to put on him.
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 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Kids are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and receive candy from neighbors up and down Underwood Ave.
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.
A fun community event filled with festive trunks, lots of treats, and plenty of Halloween spirit.
Attendees will enjoy an uplifting mat Pilates class led by Loft’s instructors, plus wellness freebies from local partners, and breast self-exam education from local specialists. To give back, 100% of ticket proceeds benefit Project Pink’d, an Omaha nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors. What to Bring: A mat, water bottle, and towel.
It’s all treats, no tricks at the Midtown Crossing Crawl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 25! Each participating establishment will have themed drinks and food pairings for all who dare. Costumes encouraged!
Come for trick or treating, Pony Rides, Horse Meet and Greets, and fun vendors. Concessions on site too.
$200 in DOOR PRIZES, CANDY - GAMES - FUN - SAFE, Halloween Backdrop for Photos, Bounce House
It's Fall Y'all! Join for Midtown's Fall Festival! This is a free event for our whole community. There will be food, family-friendly activities, and entertainment. Carnival Games, Prizes, Food, Hayrack Rides, & More!
Looking for a way to celebrate the fall with your family? Join at the Forest for our Family Campfire Festival! Explore a trail off the beaten path, make a leaf-themed craft, play corn hole, or join us at a campfire sing-along. This program is located at Camp Wa-Kon-Da and will feature guided hikes, a seasonal craft, lawn games, hot dogs & s'mores, and more festivities to enjoy the fall weather!
This is a family friendly event with food, bounce houses, live animals, lots of candy, and more! They are so excited to see you all there and in costume to have a safe night of fun, excitement, and sugar
Join us for a night full of tricks and treats including lawn games, photo ops, trick-or-treating through Gene Leahy Mall until 7pm, and a spooky garden! Dress up in your Halloween best and stay for Scooby-Doo beginning at dusk!
Raise a glass to history and join for an exclusive after-hours Lock-In in the Genealogy & Local History Room! Our theme this year is Prohibition—a time of hidden speakeasies, bootleggers, and secret stories waiting to be uncovered. As OPL hosts their final lock-in at this temporary location, take advantage of uninterrupted research time, explore the stacks, and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your passion for uncovering family stories.
Enjoy movie nights under the stars at the farm! Cozy, family-friendly, and full of fall charm! Oct 25: Great Pumpkin + Monsters Inc | Movie begins at 6:00pm
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween experience like no other – it’s the ultimate clean and scream experience! Russell Speeder's CarWash is thrilled to bring back the spine-tingling sensation that has become a local legend: the Third Annual Tunnel of Terror.
🚗 Drive-Through Scares*: Stay safe in your vehicle as you embark on a heart-pounding journey through a hair-raising haunted tunnel. Will you make it to the other side unscathed? We know your car will make it out clean!
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.
10:30am starts with our special Halloween Service (wear your costumes). 12:30-2pm is our annual trick or treating - It is INSIDE this year! 2pm starts our spooky Halloween Music bingo (children must be accompanied by an adult)
The only day they allow furry friends to romp around the orchard, all while supporting a great cause. This event benefits the Council Bluff's Midlands Humane Society, and They'll be giving out some fantastic prizes! Costume Contest Begins at 12pm.
Activities will include History of Halloween traditions displays, games, and hands-on-crafts will be fun for the whole family. During the weekend of October 25-26, Arbor Lodge will host special pumpkin carving demonstrations by Mikel Holland.
Families are invited to dress in costume and take part in a Halloween experience unlike any other. Step inside the museum where candy will be launched from 13 historic aircraft. From superheroes and princesses to World War II re-enactors, our staff and volunteers will be in costume to bring the holiday spirit to life, and this year, guests can join the fun by entering our Crowd-Sourced Costume Contest. It is a chance to enjoy a trick-or-treat adventure surrounded by some of the world’s most legendary planes.
Just in time for Halloween, experience a Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens. Explore a variety of educational and fun activity stations throughout the garden. Learn about the mysteries of nature, get up close and personal with the amazing creatures that make the fall so festive, and make your very own crafts to take home. Activities are included with paid garden admission of $15 for adults and $9 for children 3-12. Garden members and children under the age of two are admitted free of charge.
Join as they hand out goodies to trick-or-treaters in a safe, welcoming space — rain or shine! Handicap accessible and open to all. Come be part of the fun!
Escape on a wild ride through the streets of Seville, where schemes unfurl, passions flare, and chaos occasionally reigns. Figaro, the mischievous barber, is at the center of it all, pulling strings and outwitting anyone who thwarts his plans to help Count Almaviva win Rosina’s heart.
Explore the urgent human rights challenges facing unaccompanied minors in this engaging panel discussion led by Dr. Lana Obradovic, Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights at UNO. The conversation will address legal protections under U.S. and international law, the policy and humanitarian challenges involved, and best practices for supporting vulnerable youth on the move. This is a free event for adults. Registration is encouraged.
Join Sunday, October 26th from 2:00-4:00 for our annual Hall-O-Ween on the Hill! A family-friendly afternoon of fun, fellowship, indoor trick-or-treating and games on the Hill! Bring your family, invite your friends
First Presbyterian Church Omaha Invites YOU to our Annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 26, from 3-5 PM. Dress up in your favorite costume to trunk-or-treat in a parking lot for an afternoon full of Decorated Trunks, Candy, a Photo Booth and FUN! We even have a haunted bus to walk through.
Annual FUMC Trunk or Treat
The Bellevue Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that our annual Trick or Treat in Downtown Bellevue will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, along portions of Mission Avenue and Franklin Street. Currently, they have over 50 businesses and organizations signed up to hand out treats to Bellevue’s youth — and they hope for a great turnout of little ghosts and goblins!
Bring your little ghouls, goblins, and garden fairies for a magical evening of costumes, candy, and community joy at the Benson Community Garden! Gardeners and local community groups will be handing out treats throughout the garden! Expect glowing pumpkins, fall vibes, and friendly faces — the perfect way to kick off Halloween week!
The community is invited to our annual Trunk or Treat in our lower parking lot (off Burke Street)! Trunk or Treat will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will have food, candy and games! Costumes are optional.
Welcome to Romantasy Craft & Chat – where fantasy worlds and heartfelt tales collide with creativity! This month’s theme is Tropes Galore, and we’re diving into all the iconic romantasy tropes that make our hearts race—enemies to lovers, fated mates, found family, secret royalty, and more. Register by October 24
Put on your costume—or come as you are—and enjoy a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more! This free event is perfect for kids, and activities will be available while supplies last.
Put on your costume—or come as you are—and enjoy a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more! This free event is perfect for kids, and activities will be available while supplies last.
Calling all little monsters!!👾🧟♂️👹🧟♀️ Join for a sweet and spooky Monster Treat and a thrilling story of "How to Catch a Monster"! This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!
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