Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
Mass at 11am, Activities start at 12:00. Food Trucks | Cornhole Tournament | Cake Tent | Beer Garden | Gift Draw | Midway Market | Product Test | Foam Party | Kids Area | Bingo | Flower Cart | Line Dancing Lesson | Live Music by Whiskey River Band | Family Picnic Area | Kick Ball (13+) | Hayrack Rides and more.
Join Bennington Public Library for an Out & About Storytime at Nelson Produce Farm! You MUST show your Bennington Public Library Card at admissions for free entrance.
Create a spooky canvas using glow-in-the-dark paint and seasonal stencils. All supplies provided. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required
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!
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!
They have a new batch of apples to taste and rate this year, generously donated by Vala's Apple Orchard! Come for fresh fruit and lots of other fun for the whole family! Drop in anytime. No library card or registration required.
Join for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, food trucks, and of course a beer garden. Live music will be provided by local bands Evans & Moore, Kenny Janak Orchestra and Charm School Dropouts. Food and beverage available for purchase. Best dressed contest, beer stein holding contest, cornhole and more.
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.
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
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!
Join for the Fall edition of our semi-annual Modern Market, where Nebraska small shops steal the spotlight! Transforming downtown Waterloo into an open-air, feel-good celebration of local — packed with 60+ carefully curated small businesses, great food + drinks, music, and all the spring vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for something new, treating yourself, or just soaking up a fun Saturday out… this is your sign.
Join Muddy Paws Rescue for the 6th Annual Wag-O-Ween Boo Bash where there will be pumpkin painting, Kids crafts and activities, bounce house, crafts! Dog costume contest!!
This year's annual All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend promises fun for the entire family including hayrack rides, hot dogs, and trick-or-treating! The public is invited to participate in fun fall activities hosted by Botna Bend Park staff and campers.
The 10th Annual Porchfest OMA is Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 11am to 6pm. The free community festival has over 90 performances that take place on 13 stages in Omaha’s Gifford Park Neighborhood at 33rd & California Street.
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.
Join Bennington Public Library for an Out & About Storytime at Nelson Produce Farm! You MUST show your Bennington Public Library Card at admissions for free entrance.
Create a spooky canvas using glow-in-the-dark paint and seasonal stencils. All supplies provided. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12. 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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. This is a free program for teens 12-18 years old. Registration is encouraged but not 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. This program is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required
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.
Create a spooky canvas using glow-in-the-dark paint and seasonal stencils. All supplies provided. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12. Registration is required
Baseballoween returns to Werner Park for the 15th straight year! As usual, the event is free and family-friendly, as the Werner Park gates open for the Omaha Metro to celebrate a fun-filled night at the stadium!! The event will feature trick-or-treating, activity stations, and a family-friendly movie on the videoboard! They will be collecting donations for Food Bank for the Heartland upon entry to Baseballoween. Donations are encouraged but not mandatory.
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!
The Largest Showcase of the Season in Nebraska with over 200 displays of the Latest Products and Services For the Home – Inside & Out! Kid zone with Wildlife Encounters, The Balloon Man, face painting and More! Check their site for the full schedule.
Come meet and trick-or-treat with Scamper and his friends Pout Pout Fish, Penelope Rex, Click Clack Duck, and Curious George! Other special mascot friends will join in on the fun. Put on your favorite costume and celebrate the season with stories, laughter, and sweet surprises. Children will receive one free book while supplies last.
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. This is a free program for teens 12-18 years old. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Create a spooky canvas using glow-in-the-dark paint and seasonal stencils. All supplies provided. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12. 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.
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