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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 24 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

  • 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

    Come join The RiverFront for our first Fun Fall Friday of 2025! Head out to the Canopies at Gene Leahy Mall for fall activities and giveaways!

    Free

  • Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park

    Central Park East 7541 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Join us for Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park, where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we take a casual stroll together. We'll gather at the shelter (by the playground) at 6:15 p.m., then set off on a leisurely walk. The full stroll covers just over a mile, but feel free to customize your adventure to suit your pace and needs. The stroll is stroller-friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. It's a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and connect with loved ones! Bring water and your walking shoes.

    Free

  • Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Hocus Pocus

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

    Free

  • Public Works Expo La Vista

    La Vista Public Works 9900 Portal Rd, La Vista, NE

    Want to know more about what La Vista’s Public Works employees really do? Drop by Public Works Expo Day. This is your chance to go behind the scenes, meet the people providing essential services and see first-hand how Public Works helps keep our community running. Visitors can climb aboard and operate equipment, watch exciting live demonstrations, talk with Public Works staff and ask questions. Enjoy free hot dogs and chips while supplies last. All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event.

    Free

  • 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 gallery 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

  • Fall Fest at Hummel Park

    Hummel Park Nature Center 3033 Hummel Park Road, Omaha, NE, United States

    Celebrate the fall season with guided nature hikes, fall crafts, s’mores, Scavenger Hunt, archery, refreshments, outdoor games, cornhole, gaga and more!

    Free

  • Kids Club at Heartwood Park

    Kids Club at Heartwood Park
    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    Every Other Saturday morning is reserved for FUN, FUN, FUN. Activities for kids 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop offs, please.

    Free

  • All Hallows Eve Festival

    Botna Bend Park 42926 Mahogany Road, Hancock, IA, United States

    This year's annual All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend promises fun for the entire family including hayrack rides, cookie decorating, hot dogs, and trick or treating! The public is invited to participate in fun fall activities hosted by Botna Bend Park staff and campers.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Nelson Produce Farm Cinema Saturdays: Toy Story

    Nelson Produce Farm 10505 N 234 St, Valley, NE

    Enjoy movie nights under the stars at the farm! Cozy, family-friendly, and full of fall charm! Oct 4: Toy Story | Movie begins at 6:30pm

  • Observe the Moon with the Omaha Astronomical Society

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    International Observe the Moon Night is an annual world-wide public engagement program that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration! Visit the 11th St. Promenade for telescopes aligned with the Moon.

    Free

  • Fire Station 4 Open House

    Papillion Fire Department Station 4 8110 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    The Papillion Fire Department, which services La Vista, will host an open house at Station 4 in La Vista to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. You’re invited to tour the fire station, chat with local firefighters, climb inside vehicles and enjoy some light refreshments.

    Free

  • 20th Annual HawkWatch 5K Walk/Run

    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    Welcome to the 19th Annual HawkWatch 5K Walk/Run! Grab your running or walking shoes and join us at Hitchcock Nature Center on Sunday, October 5th. Proceeds support Pottawattamie Conservation's efforts to preserve habitat in the county and offer low-impact recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy.

    $35

  • Insect Adventure at Wildlife Safari Park

    Insect Adventure at Wildlife Safari Park
    Wildlife Safari Park 16406 292 Street, Ashland, NE, United States

    Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

  • Woofstock: Halloween in the Bark

    Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    Dress those furry friends to the nines and strut on over to Turner Park for a dog-focused day of fun at Midtown Crossing! Woofstock brings pets, their humans and the community together for an energetic fall day, complete with: Pup-Up Dog Park, Vendors, Outdoor Games, Dog Costume Parade at Noon and more!

    Free

  • Lanoha’s Annual Fall Festival

    Lanoha Nurseries 19111 West Center Road , Omaha, NE, United States

    Free Spooky Hayrack Ride, Face Painting, Pumpkin Launcher, Fall Family Fun.

    Free

  • Family Rendezvous at Platte River State Park

    Platte River State Park 14421 346th Street, Louisville, NE, United States

    Join us for a day of outdoor fun at the 2025 Family Rendezvous at Platte River State Park’s Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex! Bring the whole family and spend the day enjoying: nature activities, hatchet throwing, archery, slingshot, and more!

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • 9th Annual Porchfest

    Gifford Park Neighborhood North 33rd & California, Omaha, NE

    The 9th Annual Porchfest OMA is Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 11am to 6pm. The free community festival has over 80 performances that take place on 14 stages including Omaha Mobile Stage at Yates Illuminates, the neighborhood market stage, seven more music porches, an open mic porch, a poetry porch, a comedy porch, an art porch, and official after party (6-10pm) in Omaha’s Gifford Park Neighborhood at 33rd & California Street.

    Free

  • Schramm Treehouse Classroom Open Hours

    Schramm Park SRA 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Visit the Schramm Treehouse Classroom during a visit to Schramm Park and embrace the importance of unstructured, free play. It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts, try a naturalist-led activity, and take in the view.

    Free

  • Tiny Tot Fall Party & Fire Safety Storytime

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    Celebrate fall at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center! At this Music & Movement, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck! After storytime, get the wiggles out in the gym and bounce in a bounce house! We are inviting firefighters from our nearby station so they may not be able to make it if they receive a call.

    Free

  • Full Moon Hike

    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    Join for an evening hike on the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center. They'll start off under the glow of sunset as we hike to the best vantage point to witness the rise of this month's full moon.

    $5

  • Hump Day! Camel Photos with Scatter Joy Acres

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Come celebrate HUMP DAY and take a selfie with a camel from our program partners at Scatter Joy Acres! Grab a bite to eat from the 13th Street Food Truck Lane!

    Free

  • Library Sizzle Squad

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Ages 10-18. Recipe: Pumpkin Bars. Registration Required

    Free

  • Decorate It!

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Ages 6+. Do you have an unfinished craft or something in your house that is a little blah! Bring it to the library to decorate it! We provide paint, glitter and other craft supplies for you to use.

    Free

  • Spooktacular Halloween at Two Rivers SRA

    Two Rivers State Park 27702 F St, Waterloo, NE

    Join for a free two-day Halloween event at Two Rivers SRA! Activities include hayrack rides, trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, a raptor presentation, campsite decorating contest and more!

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • GOOSEBUMPS – The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium

    The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha

    Get ready for extra thrills before and after the show! From spooky crafts and creepy photo ops to our Costume Parade and a haunted graveyard, there’s fun (and frights!) for everyone. All activities are free for ticketed guests attending the show.

    Free – $20

  • 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

    Come join The RiverFront for our first Fun Fall Friday of 2025! Head out to the Canopies at Gene Leahy Mall for fall activities!

    Free

  • Teen Café – Pumpkin Spice & Game Night

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Sip seasonal drinks like pumpkin spice cocoa and caramel apple cider and enjoy tabletop games, mini pumpkin painting, and a build-your-own snack mix bar.

    Free

  • Trunk or Treat at Antler Point Chiropractic

    Antler Point Chiropractic 3424 N 190th St, Elkhorn, NE

    Join at Antler Point Chiropractic for our 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!!!!

    Free

  • 3rd Annual Costume Night at Cochran Park

    Cochran Park 100 S 21st St, Council Bluffs, IA

    Third annual Costume Night at Cochran Park. Free Activities Include: Pumpkin Painting, Movie Screening, Light-up Balloon Animals, Fall Photo Ops, Glow Sports, Music, Free hamburgers from 6-8 and more!

    Free

  • Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Casper

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

    Free

  • Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Join for all things PUMPKIN! Fresh pumpkin doughnuts made all day long. Plus special pumpkin inspired treats in our Sweet Shoppe all weekend! Find a GOLDEN PUMPKIN in the patch and win prize! Search goes all weekend. Multiple chances to join in. Play with our adorable goats | Tractor Rides | Find your way through our corn maze | Orchard scavenger hunt | Large Playground | Human hamster wheels

  • 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 gallery 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

  • Muddy Paws Rescue Wag-O-Ween Boo Bash

    Shadow Lake Amphitheatre 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE, United States

    Join Muddy Paws Rescue for the 5th Annual Wag-O-Ween Boo Bash where there will be pumpkin painting, trunk or treat, bounce house, crafts, music, and more! Doggie costume contest begins at 3pm.

    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 on Saturday, October 11, from 1–3 pm! Trick-or-Treating, Special Characters, Face painting, balloon twisting, and more!

    Free

  • 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 will be on Saturday, October 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and promises fun for the whole family! Join us 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

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Nelson Produce Farm Cinema Saturdays: Serendipity

    Nelson Produce Farm 10505 N 234 St, Valley, NE

    Enjoy movie nights under the stars at the farm! Cozy, family-friendly, and full of fall charm! Oct 11: Serendipity | Movie begins at 6:15pm

  • 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 day of kite-flying fun. Come see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites take to the air and bring your own kite to fly. These massive kites will also take part in multiple candy drops throughout the day, so bring a bag with you to collect your candy! This is an all-ages activity and there is no registration required so bring the whole family and enjoy a unique spectacle!

    Free

  • Ralston Family Fall Festival

    The Granary Green 7401 Main St, Ralston, NE, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon filled with family fun, from midway games, inflatables, and hayrack rides to crafts, sweet treats, and additional entertainment. Bring your family, bring your friends, and celebrate the season with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

    Free

  • Raices de Mexico Showcase

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Raices de México is a nonprofit organization from South Omaha founded in 2008. Its mission is to share Mexican culture through folkloric and indigenous dances. Join Raices de México at Gene Leahy Mall for an exhibition of some of these dances. A cultural exploration of Mexico in Omaha! States represented include Jalisco, Veracruz, Baja California, Sinaloa, Michoacan, and some indigenous representation of central Mexico with Azteca Conchera Tonantzin.

    Free

  • Schramm Treehouse Classroom Open Hours

    Schramm Park SRA 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Visit the Schramm Treehouse Classroom during a visit to Schramm Park and embrace the importance of unstructured, free play. It is a perfect place to sit in a nook with a book, ponder a puzzle, build with loose parts, try a naturalist-led activity, and take in the view.

    Free

  • Make It: Shadow Makers

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

    Make some fun shadows with shapes you put behind a light. LED candles provided.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Paranormal History of Omaha

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Ages 12+. Jamie from Midwest Paranormal History Tours will be talking about the spooky history of Omaha. All ages welcome but it may be scary for young children.

    Free

  • Lunch & Learn – Native American Life (Adults Only)

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

    Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of Native Americans life on the plains? What their homes looked like? How their villages were structured? Join for a "travelling history" presentation by a speaker from the Durham Western Heritage Museum. This event is free to attend and open to everyone. Lunch will be provided, so bring a friend!

    Free

  • Free Admission Day to Lauritzen Gardens

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Don’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 Sofia’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

  • Fire Fighter Storytime

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

    Join for a special Firefighter storytime. Firefighters will be here to read a book. Watch as they put on their gear and learn more about fire prevention. Then explore the fire truck.

    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

  • 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 that’s more giggle than gore. It's bingo, but with a monstrously fun twist!

    Free

  • Spooky Stories & S’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.  This event is geared toward children grades 2-5.  Stories told may be scary for young children.

    Free

  • Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Nightmare Before Christmas

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

    Free

  • Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Join for all things PUMPKIN! Fresh pumpkin doughnuts made all day long. Plus special pumpkin inspired treats in our Sweet Shoppe all weekend! Find a GOLDEN PUMPKIN in the patch and win prize! Search goes all weekend. Multiple chances to join in. Play with our adorable goats | Tractor Rides | Find your way through our corn maze | Orchard scavenger hunt | Large Playground | Human hamster wheels

  • 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 gallery 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

  • Manghoulsen’s Witches Tea 2025

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

    Free hot dogs & Chips, popcorn, cotton candy, games, prizes, spin art, face painting, and more!  All ages!  Wear a costume for a chance to win a store gift card.

    Free

  • Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival

    Lifegate Church - Fremont 2407 N Colorado Ave, Fremont, NE

    Hey Fremont friends! Are you looking for some free family-friendly fun this fall? Join for the Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 12-3pm followed by worship concert. ‍Everyone is invited to enjoy free food, hayrack rides, petting zoo, a prize drawing, and so much more! 

    Free

  • 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 – 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Day of the Dead Crafts (Adults Only)

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

    Decorate your own sugar skull ornament for the Day of the Dead and learn how to make tissue paper marigolds!

    Free

  • Out & About Storytime at Nelson Produce Farm

    Nelson Produce Farm 10505 N 234 St, Valley, NE

    Admission for this event is free for Bennington Public Library Patrons.  Show your library card at the admissions gate.

    Free

  • Toddler Tuesday: Fall Fun!

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

    The leaves are falling and we couldn't be happier! Come and enjoy a fall-themed storytime, a cute craft activity, and of course, plenty of candy corn. (Admit it, you love the stuff.) Let's make like Humpty Dumpty and have a great fall!

    Free

  • 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

  • Felted Pumpkins

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

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

    Free

  • HalloWeeRead Preschool Carnival & Storytime

    Gretna United Methodist Church 11457 S 204th St, Gretna, NE

    Games, activities, prizes, and storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families!  Costumes and trick-or-treat bags encouraged!  Come anytime; a short storytime will start at 6:30.  No library card or registration 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

    Come join The RiverFront for our last Fun Fall Friday of 2025! Head out to the 11th Street Promenade at Gene Leahy Mall for fall activities and giveaways!

    Free

  • 2025 Stony Brook Trunk-or-Treat

    Stony Brook Church 14345 Y St, Omaha, NE

    Maze, Activities, Trunk or Treat, Movie & Smores, Hot Cocoa and Cider, games

    Free

  • Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: The Addams Family

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

    Free

  • 2025 Millard North Craft Fair

    Millard North High School 1010 S 144th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    The Millard North Makers Market is an event that vendors and attendees look forward to each Fall! Over 180 vendors.

    $3

  • 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 gallery 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

  • Trick or Treat with the Animals of Gifford Farm

    Gifford Farm 700 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue, NE, United States

    Bring out your ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes for a day of non-scary trick or treating. Visit the animals, explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, take a hayride, visit the food and farmers market vendors, enjoy music, games, and more! Event by reservation only.

    $6 [REGISTER]

  • Spooky Glow Painting

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

    Come and create a spooky canvas that glows! You’ll be given a black canvas to decorate using phosphorescent paint and stencils. Your final creation will glow-in-the-dark! Paint your canvas as you share about your own paranormal experiences or listen as staff share a spooky story. This is a free event for kids 8-12. All supplies are included and are while supplies last. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Ahoy! An Escape Room!

    Ahoy! An Escape Room!
    Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

    Can your team solve the puzzles before time runs out? Sign up to reserve your spot in the challenge.  No library card required.  For incoming Grades 2-5.  The instructions and game will take approximately 45 minutes.  Do not sign up for more than one timeslot.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 6th Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk with Dustin Clayton

    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    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.

    $10

  • Teen Central: Slime Popcorn

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

    Make deliciously ghoulish popcorn balls with marshmallow and Jello! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

    Free

  • Laser-cut Bigfoot & costumes (Adults Only)

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

    Make a Bigfoot silhouette and paper-doll style costumes to put on him.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Lifegate Midtown Fall Festival

    Lifegate Church - Midtown 726 S 55th St, Omaha, NE

    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!

    Free

  • Family Campfire Festival at Fontenelle Forest

    Camp Wa-Kon-Da 402 Forest Dr, Bellevue, NE, United States

    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!

    $10 – $25

  • It’s Fall Y’all

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

  • Candy Tasting

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Ages 10-18. How well do you know your sweets?  Participants will identify candies in a blindfold taste test. Registration Required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Back the Boo Police Department Trunk-or-Treat

    La Vista Police Station 7701 S. 96th St., La Vista, NE, United States

    Get your Halloween costume ready and make plans to fill up your candy bag during a trunk-or-treat event at the Police Department on Monday, October 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come enjoy: Trick-or-Treat, Photo Ops with Officers, Free Hotdogs, Halloween Safety Tips. It will be an un-boo-lievably good time!

    Free

  • Toddler Tuesday: Halloween Party!

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

    Come in your costume and get ready for some spoOoOoky excitement! Miss Tina will guide us through a frightfully fun Halloween craft that they'll get to take home. It's a perfect start to Halloween!

    Free

  • 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 we’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

  • Trivia Night at Midtown Crossing

    Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom 200 S 31st Ave #3103, Omaha, NE

    Looking for a night of fun, laughter, and maybe a little friendly competition? Look no further than Trivia Night at Midtown Crossing, in partnership with Spielbound! Bring your brainiest friends and enjoy a night of trivia right here in midtown Omaha. Topics run from Halloween to board games, pizza to current events – and everything in between. You’ll be entertained and maybe even learn a thing or two! 

    Free

  • Soup Up Your Winter Class for Ages 16+

    Bennington Public Library 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, United States

    Soup Up Your Winter! with the Nebraska Extension Office at Bennington Library

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Trick or Treat at Oak View Mall

    Oak View Mall 3001 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Oak View Mall spooktacular event will be held on Thursday, October 30th, inside the mall. 28 of our frightfully amazing stores & restaurants are participating. This event is FREE for families, kids, and teens… spread the word! Candy & Treats, Selfie Stations, Prizes, Games, Art Activities, and more.

    Free

  • Halloween Day Happenings at Schramm Park SRA

    Schramm Park SRA 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Visit the Treehouse Classroom at Schramm State Recreation Area this Halloween for Halloween-themed activities and learn about why bats, spiders and owls are not as spooky as some people say they are.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Boo in Wahoo

    Wahoo, NE Wahoo, NE

    Saunders County business throw the biggest trick-or-treat event in the area. Hosted jointly between the Chamber and Saunders Medical Center this event is the ultimate event.

    Free

  • Falloween

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Join for Falloween, La Vista’s festive twist on the traditional Halloween Safe Night! Held outdoors at the La Vista Community Center, this fun-filled event is perfect for families and kids of all ages.  Enjoy the hayrack ride, photo ops, games and activities. Fill up on a free walking taco for dinner, and take home a pre-filled Halloween treat bag. Whether you’re dressed in costume or bundled up in your favorite fall sweater, Falloween is the place to start your Halloween night off right.

    Free

  • Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Gremlins

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

    Free

  • Home Depot Kids Workshop: Excavator

    Home Depot Stores Home Depot Stores, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

    Free

  • Pumpkin Smash 2025

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Pumpkin Smash 2025 is your chance to relieve stress in the most delightfully messy way possible — by launching, smashing, and obliterating pumpkins with friends and family. For $10/person, step into the smash zone and turn those leftover pumpkins into flying fun and feel-good autumn therapy.

    $10

  • Bison Fest at Botna Bend

    Botna Bend Park 42926 Mahogany Road, Hancock, IA, United States

    In honor of National Bison Day, come visit our bison herd out at Botna Bend Park and learn more about this magnificent species and the conservation efforts that help protect them. Hay Rack Rides, Crafts, Fossils, Bison Wool Spinning, Bison Artifacts and more

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • 6th Annual Wassailing

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    The public is invited to join the Ditmars family in the tradition of protecting our orchard and asking for the blessing of a successful crop next season with one of our most unique and beloved orchard traditions — Wassailing! This centuries-old English custom celebrates the orchard, the harvest, and the community that keeps it thriving. They’ll gather together among the apple trees as The Irish Pope leads our traditional blessing of the trees, wishing them health, abundance, and good fruit for the coming season. Activities include re-enactments of old English traditional rituals & rhymes with a chance to see the wassailing ceremony every hour at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30.

    Free

  • Fort Atkinson Candlelight Tour

    Fort Atkinson State Historical Park 201 S. 7th St, Fort Calhoun, NE, United States

    Join for the Fort Atkinson Candlelight Tour! This year’s theme is “The Eve of Sgt. Winningham’s Wedding, and the Return of the 1825 Treaty Expedition”. This unique walking tour by candlelight among the historic buildings and around the grounds will take approximately one and a half hours. Each stop along the way will reveal another part of the evening’s theme, which is based on actual events. Because space is limited, reservations/tickets are required.

    $15 – $20

  • Day of the Dead

    Day of the Dead
    Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch 11001 South 48th Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    Come and join with family and friends to share the historical and cultural significance of Day of the Dead Mexican tradition. This celebration includes Mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, catrina contest, folkloric dance, and an offering to the loved ones that have passed away.

  • Crafts with Cops – Corn Kernel Crafts

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

    Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area. This month's craft project: Corn Kernel Crafts

    Free

  • Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft & Vendor Fair

    Elkhorn Hills United Methodist Church 20227 Veterans Dr, Elkhorn, NE

    Save the date for our Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft and Vendor Fair and plan to stop in to kick off your holiday shopping!

    Free

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