Join for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

"Cops vs Cancer Fun Run" will bring together law enforcement and the community to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and support programs as part of the Pink Patch Project. Participants can join in the run or walk, with registration fees, sponsorships, and donations going towards this vital cause. The involvement of law enforcement adds a special touch, demonstrating their commitment to supporting health initiatives in addition to their regular duties. These events foster a sense of unity and purpose, creating a positive atmosphere where everyone can contribute to making a difference while promoting fitness and well-being.

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.

Join for peaceful and inspiring mornings, where creativity meets the calm of nature. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, we’ll have everything you need to get your imagination flowing — adult coloring books, sketch pads, coloring pencils, chalk pastels, pastel paper, blank cards, stickers, and more — all free to use!

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

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!

The MAHA (Multiple Sclerosis at Home Access) Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be hosting the 3rd Annual ‘MS Strong’ Community race event with proceeds being utilized to directly empower people living with MS and other demyelinating diseases with disability in our community. Race will include a fun run/walk/roll 5K and 10K run to ensure that regardless of ability people can participate. Event will include food trucks, DJ, and other family fun activities.

Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!

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.

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.

Out & About Storytime at Cup & Cone with Bennington Library

Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!

Ages 10-18. Rubber Band Bracelets

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.

What secrets are hiding inside of leaves? Why do leaves change their colors in the fall? Learn about different types of leaves and what makes them so special.

Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!

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!

What secrets are hiding inside of leaves? Why do leaves change their colors in the fall? Learn about different types of leaves and what makes them so special.

Ages 0-8. It's popcorn storytime!

Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!

Join OPL at the Gene Leahy Mall for storytime! Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we'll be there! They will be under the big white pavilion.

Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.

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.

Join in opening up our newly renovated park! Light refreshments will be served

The frequent resident of Billboard’s Top 10 Blues charts and roots radio favorite continues to accelerate his career momentum to new heights, whether it’s as a personally requested sit-in with the likes of 8-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, opening for blues-rock icon George Thorogood, or entertaining thrilled audiences in 23 countries and four continents.

Part of our TeenTober celebration, this is a financial literacy series for high schoolers presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. In this presentation teens will learn about "Managing Your Money" and "Debit & Credit Cards". Registration is encouraged.

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.

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

Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night as the stars become visible.

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.

Join NFM for a fun-filled celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with delicious tacos, local vendors, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family presented by KitchenAid!

Creep into the eerie woods where secrets lurk and every shadow hides a new scare 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.

The Lied Activity Center will be hosting our 17th craft fair for the Bellevue community. It has grown to become one of the biggest fairs in Sarpy County, featuring over 200 booths. Admission fees support the BPS Lied Activity Center. Adults $5

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.

Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!

This Saturday, October 11th, JCPenney’s Kid Zone is celebrating Fire Safety Month with the Omaha Fire Dept. See a real fire truck, meet local firefighters, and be one of the first 50 kids to get candy and OFD goodies. Find them at the south entrance of JCPenney in Westroads Mall! Omaha Fire Department will be there from 11-Noon.

Welcome back Brian Corey of the Necronomicast podcast! Join at the library on Saturday, October 11, for a riveting history of haunting stories from the Heartland. As always, this event is free to attend and open to all! Registration is not required. Lunch will be provided. They hope to see you there!

Join for a Trunk or Treat, Center Tours, Photo Booth and connect with Local resources

Learn to make a 3-D printed lithophane, which can be used with a lamp or window. Night lights provided.

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