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In honor of Fat Bear Week, join in on the Fat Bear Fun at OPL with a special storytime. Enjoy books and songs about bears followed by crafting handmade binoculars to spot the Fat Bear Hall of Champions around the library. This event will be sure to entertain our littlest bear scouts! Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activity.
Preserve the stories of someone special by creating a short digital movie using the iMovie app on your own iPhone or iPad. (You must bring your own iPhone or iPad; we will not provide these devices for you to use). During this hands-on workshop, you'll combine family photographs with your own recorded narration to create a meaningful keepsake that celebrates the life and legacy of a loved one. This is a free event for ages 8+. Registration is required
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.
Are you struggling to get through a genealogy brick wall? Or have you solved a tricky research problem? We want you! Come share your successes or get suggestions for your genealogy problems. This is a friendly discussion group for all research levels. Share or just listen; we all learn from each other. Registration is recommended but drop-ins are welcome.
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.
Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Breanna, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of the beloved book Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds. Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for Bunnicula at The Rose Theater.
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)
All Hallows’ Eve is Arbor Day Farm’s newest family-friendly daytime celebration, where little ghouls and goblins can explore Spooky Hollow, receive a treat bag filled with sweet surprises, and enjoy Halloween activities in a safe, festive setting.
Transform decorative pumpkins into BOO-tiful or SPOOK-tacular sights! It is encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get a little messy! This is a free event for kids ages 4-12. 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
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—they’ll be open inside with all the goodies!
Join in celebrating all things PUMPKIN! 🎃 Fresh & delicious pumpkin doughnuts made all day long. Plus other special pumpkin inspired treats in our Sweet Shoppe all weekend! Find a GOLDEN PUMPKIN in the patch and win prize! There are multiple chances to win each day!
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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)
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.
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.
In honor of Fat Bear Week, join in on the Fat Bear Fun at OPL with a special storytime. Enjoy books and songs about bears followed by crafting handmade binoculars to spot the Fat Bear Hall of Champions around the library. This event will be sure to entertain our littlest bear scouts! Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activity.
Elevate your senses with Momentum, our bold menu of brilliant dance! Each season, Momentum brings you a freshly-chosen selection of ballets that showcase the versatility of dance as an art form. Featured this season: A Light in the Dark, Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos’ inspiring, critically acclaimed true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan; Habaneras, the Music of Cuba, a colorful and sweeping portrait created by modern master Frank Chaves; and Erika Overturff’s new, delightfully dark, and unexpectedly joyous Danse Macabre!
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!
Never won an award for art? No problem, you can win one for the worst art project at the OPL Teen Bad Art event! Teens ages 13-18 are encouraged to let their creativity run wild as they will have access to a wide variety of supplies to produce a piece of Bad Art. All artistic abilities are welcome, from the Monets and Van Goghs to the “Picass-oh nos!”
Join for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new! This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.
Stroll downtown and trick-or-treat at participating businesses! Meet the police and fire departments, and walk through a spooky alley hosted by the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. Stop for dinner or drinks along the way!
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)
Come check out the largest and longest-running anime convention in the Omaha / Council Bluffs metro area! Do you like anime? If not, how about gaming, comics, or pop culture? If you like one of these – or maybe you just like meeting new people, this event is for you! With over 100 activities in our three-day schedule. Highlights include an arcade, a huge vendors and artists area, costumes, an extensive board game room, Q & A with celebs from anime and games, karaoke, dances with live DJs, anime viewing rooms, and more!
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