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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.
Dress your dog in a Halloween costume and register onsite at the event to take part in a costume competition. Snap a pic of your furry friend at our fall-themed backdrop. Make sure to stop by the City’s booth for a branded giveaway and treat for your dog. Treat yourself, too, with a free beverage from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck.
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!
Annual Trunk or Treat at Quaker Steak & Lube! An evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Bring the kids dressed in their Halloween best and make your way through our Trunk or Treat featuring classic cars, local businesses, plenty of candy & treats, and lots of spooky fun.
Bring the family out for an evening of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating across both parking lots, doubling the fun!
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)
Make your own spooky decor! For this week's Teen Craft Club, we'll be making cobweb banners with coffee filters. This program is for teens aged 12-18 years old.
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!
Lock up your lettuce and guard your greens! A floppy-eared bunny with mysterious habits hops into this spine-tingling new musical. One dark and stormy night, the Monroe family returns from the movies with an orphaned rabbit they found under their seats – a strange little creature with sharp fangs who sleeps all day and prowls at night. Soon, the vegetables in the house are drained of color, turning ghostly white. Coincidence… or is Bunnicula a vampire? When the bunny disappears, Chester the cat and Harold the dog set off on a daring quest to uncover the truth.
Omaha Children's Museum will be here to show us how liquids become solids, soap becomes fluffy, and chip bags shrink in this show all about molecules and chemical reactions! Kids from preschool to Grade 5 will enjoy this show. No library card or registration required. NOTE: This event takes place at the Gretna United Methodist, 11457 S. 204th St.
Halloween crafts & activities at the Learning Express. Grab your friends and family and come make some memories! First come, first serve, while supplies last!
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
Join local paranormal expert Brian Corey for an eerie exploration into Omaha’s urban legends. Learn about the tools and techniques used by ghost hunters, and share your own chilling tales of paranormal encounters—if you dare! This is a free event for Adults 19+.
The Charles E. Lakin YMCA is hosting our annual 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! Costumes are encouraged and should be family appropriate. Free to the community.
Come on down for their 7th Annual Trunk or Treat Event!!! 265 W Broadway Council Bluffs Iowa. They're located in the Ogden Plaza across from the Omni Center. 🧟♂️🎃👻🎃
Teens in grades 6–12 are invited to our Murder Mystery Party. Grab your friends and get ready for a night of clues, secrets, suspects, and mystery. Work together to crack the case before the night is over. You can come with a group or join the fun on your own! Either way, you’ll have a chance to put your detective skills to the test! Think you’ve got what it takes to solve the case? Come find out!
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/.
Join at Antler Point Chiropractic for their annual TRUNK OR TREAT!!! They will be joined by a whole list of other businesses!!! Tons of candy, tons of fun for the whole family!!!!
Work on your fiber art projects while enjoying the company of others. Crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, and other fiber art mediums welcomed. Third Friday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30 in the Main Library's Meeting Room. No registration required.
Get into the Halloween spirit with this beginner friendly embroidery class! Learn the basics of hand embroidery as you create a festive Halloween themed design perfect for decorating your home or giving as a handmade gift. You'll practice simple stitches, build confidence with needle and thread, and leave with a spooky keepsake. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed. Snack, coffee, and water provided for this 3 hour class!
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!
Starting October 13th and running through the end of the year, the Luminarium Maker Space will become an Air Toobz laboratory with multiple Air Toobz Evos, plenty of accessories, guided activities, and inspiration for creative, open-ended exploration. On the weekend of October 17th and 18th, Fat Brain Toys will take over the 2nd-floor lounge, where their Toy Experts will offer interactive demonstrations of Air Toobz Evo, plus a bunch of their other best-selling toys and games, and visitors can enter to win a free Air Toobz Evo. Or, want to skip the suspense? The Air Toobz Evo is also available at the gift shop! Young minds are in for a whirlwind of wonder.
Whether you’re hunting for a deal or clearing out the garage, Quasar Bazaar is your local outdoor market with an easy setup, affordable spaces, and a genuinely good crowd.
Awesome SWAG, ridiculously cool finisher medal, awards, vendors, and AFTER PARTY!
A community market filled with local talent, unique finds & good vibes. Shop local (150+ vendors), support makers, find something amazing - unique gifts, delicious foods and more!
Come join for your holiday shopping! Handmade seasonal crafts, needlework, knitting, and crochet! Bake sale of breads, cakes, pies, cookies, fudge, and jams! Used book sale! Huge white elephant sale!
In this workshop you will learn how to use a cardboard loom to create a friendship bracelet. This easy-to-follow loom technique will be sure to make you fall in love with friendship bracelets. A variety of embroidery floss colors will be provided as well as cardboard and scissors to make the looms. Although this does take a bit of time, everything is easy to transport and would be a great activity to work on whenever you want to keep your hands busy. Before you know it you will have made one of the most fantastic friendship bracelets you have ever seen! Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!
10am-4pm: Jack-O-Lantern Junk & Craft Market. 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
Astronaut Clayton "Astro Clay" Anderson, Nebraska's only astronaut, spent 167 days in space and 38 hours and 28 minutes executing 6 spacewalks. And now he's coming to Fat Brain Toys! He'll do a little reading, we'll have his books on hand for him to sign, and future astronauts will get the chance to ask him their most pressing questions. It's going to be a blast!
Join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community. This free, all-ages event features bilingual games and crafts that highlight the rich traditions of Hispanic cultures.
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
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Hey Fremont friends! Are you looking for some free, family-friendly fun this fall? Join for the Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17th from 12-3pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy free food, hayrack rides, petting zoo, prize drawings, and worship throughout!
Look to the skies at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Kite Festival. Giant show kites flown by professional kite artists will fill the air above the amphitheater in a breathtaking display of color and motion. Guests can learn kite-flying techniques, bring or purchase their own kites, or simply relax and watch the sky come alive. Festival foods and family activities make it a perfect day outdoors.
This is a free event for adults (18+). Registration is required
Pick up a new puzzle or leave one for someone else. Happening at the same time as the Puzzle Race, in the lobby!
Complete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register online as a group of 2-4 people or by yourself. Puzzles provided by Wayne Public Library.
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