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

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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!

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 for Nebraska’s largest gathering of mystics, seekers, and soul-healers. Enjoy readings from gifted Tarot and Astrology guides, energy healing, massage, aura photography, and a marketplace full of treasures like crystals, candles, jewelry, oils, clothing, incense, and more.

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 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.

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!

There’s something supernatural happening at the library, and we need your help to put the spirits to rest before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles based on the haunted history of Omaha, from Hummel Park to the White House Apartments to secret underground mob rings and more. Do you believe in ghosts? This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required and opens Sept. 1. Please call 402-444-4800 ext. 3 to register. There will be a session at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

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.

Calling all little monsters!🧟‍♀️ Join us at our toy store for a monstrously fun Make Your Own Popcorn Monster Hand Halloween workshop. Get ready to create deliciously spooky treats that will make your taste buds scream with delight! 🍿👹🎃 Then gather around for a giggle fest as we read the story "The Tickle Monser"!👾 This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

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!

Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!

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!

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

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.

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. No experience needed — just bring your imagination! This is a free event for teens ages 13 and up. All supplies are included and available while supplies last.

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!

Shake, rattle and roll with us into SPOOKY Season!!Discover the senses of everything eerie as we bottle up our favorite holiday!! This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

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!

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. Pricing: $3 per person ages 4+, free for ages 3 and under (includes hayrack ride).

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!!!!

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!

Gather your squad or team up with fellow sleuths at the library for a thrilling night of whodunit.  For Grades 6-12.

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.

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 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.

Experience the unveiling of Omaha Children’s Museum’s Halloween Takeover! The event features carriage rides, food trucks, a mini pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, Cobweb Castle, a vendor fair, and more! Costumes are encouraged! Join for a full day of fall festivities and support a good cause!

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 Mister K and his friends for his 3rd annual Trunk or Treat! Come in your best Halloween costumes and get candy in a safe and welcoming environment.

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.

Celebrate the season at Heartwood Fall Fest! This two-day, family-friendly festival brings all the autumn fun in one place – and it’s completely free to attend. Enjoy a full lineup of seasonal activities, including: professional giant pumpkin-carving demonstrations, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Carnival Games, mini golf, pumpkin decorating, fall photo ops, live music, and more!

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 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.

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!

Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register your team of 2-4 people or as an individual looking to join another team. Check out our Puzzle Swap happening at the same time. Bring a puzzle (or two!) to leave, take a new puzzle (or two) back home with you! No registration required.

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.

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. No experience needed — just bring your imagination! This is a free event for teens 13+. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. Please call 402-289-4367 to register. All supplies are included and are while supplies last.

Get your spooky, silly and creative costumes on and come out to the Marina for an afternoon of Halloween happenings on Saturday, Oct. 11. Activities: Costume Parade, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Naturalist Activities, Halloween Games, campfire and more

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

This years zombie walk is Saturday October 11th. Makeup starts at 3pm (inside burkes pub) 5$ to get makeup done by one of our artist. Walk starts at 5pm, costume contest is at 7pm. They will have maps the day of the walk for people that shows the route. The theme is BLACK & WHITE, think anything black and white horror, thriller, etc. They ask that you only wear the colors BLACK, WHITE & OR GREY.

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

Experience the chills and excitement of the season with a series of heart-pounding films that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Dive into suspenseful stories, unexpected twists, and eerie atmospheres as the screen comes alive with unforgettable thrills. Whether a fan of classic mysteries or modern suspense, these movie nights promise a spine-tingling journey perfect for Halloween 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.