"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.

Albany and Avers is hosting their beloved Dundee Vintage Market on October 19th. If you love vintage and finding one-of-a-kind pieces, this is the event for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to shop local, support small businesses, and add some vintage flair to your life. Bring your bestie, and make plans to join us for a day filled with nostalgia, style, and unique finds.

Activities will include History of Halloween traditions displays, games, and hands-on-crafts will be fun for the whole family. During the weekend of October 25-26, Arbor Lodge will host special pumpkin carving demonstrations by Mikel Holland.

Look to the skies as Great American Kites comes to Heartwood Preserve with an unforgettable two-day festival! Watch as massive, colorful kites take flight, filling the sky with larger-than-life designs. Guests of all ages can join in the fun with: Kite Flying Lessons, Kites for Sale, Kid Kit-making craft station, music and more!

Create a spooky sweet treat just in time for Halloween! In this class, you’ll decorate a 6-piece haunted house cookie set using royal icing accents and special techniques to achieve a glow-in-the-dark effect. Step by step, you’ll learn how to work with different frosting styles to bring your haunted house to life. Leave ready to showcase your creations with your own black light at home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned decorators alike—come have some eerie, glowing fun!

A fun, sensory-friendly event for individuals with disabilities and their families! Treats and trinkets will be distributed at stations throughout the first floor of MMI.

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.

Little Ghouls and Goblins- come and trick or treat from the trunks of our local community members and organizations in the Bennington Elementary parking lot (weather permitting) on Sunday, October 19th from 2-4 pm thanks to Bennington Jaycees!

Boo Bash is a fun, family-friendly afternoon event for the whole community! The afternoon includes: trunk-or-treating, Crafts, Games, S’mores, Monster Dogs food truck. Whether you're a kid, teen, or just young at heart, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Zootacular, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is an all-delightful (and not frightful!) Halloween celebration like no other. Featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark.

You're invited! Bring friends for a free evening of spooktacular fun! All are welcome! Kids with food allergies? No problem! Look for the teal pumpkin at each trunk for non-food treats!

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.

Get ready to boogie with Bluey at our Bluey Bubble Boo Bash! It's going to be a paw-some dance party with bubbles and spooky vibes. Join us for trick or treating, a costume party, and a special meet and greet with Bluey herself! Don't miss out on this wag-tastic Halloween extravaganza! 🐾🎃👻🕷️ This is a FREE all ages event!!

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

Ages 18+. Folded Book Pumpkins

Meet our Makerspace and learn a new skill each month at our Makerspace Module at the Digital Library! This month, they'll guide you through creating Halloween-inspired coasters using the Cricut machine. Registration is required.

Join 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+. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. Please call 402-289-4367 to register.

Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

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

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!

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.

Design a vehicle big enough for 6" dolls/action figures to ride in.

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 ages 19 and up. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. There will be a session at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m

Wear your costume, bring your treat bucket, and drop in to Trick-or-Treat the Library. Most appropriate for children 5 and under and their adult companion.

Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of the beloved book Creepy Carrots. Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for our second show of the season, "Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium." Don’t miss this lively morning of imagination, singing, dancing, and storytelling—all inspired by carrots, rabbits, and the magic of live theater! All are welcome!

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.

Bring the family out for an evening of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treating across both parking lots, doubling the fun!

Join for Trunk or Treat fun in the DC West Elementary parking lot. FREE and open to the community!

No tricks here—just all the treats! The Annual St. Andrew's Trunk or Treat is happening on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6 PM in the church parking lot. It’s an evening filled with fun, candy, and activities for all ages – kids and kids at heart!

Join for a spook-tacular evening of fun, candy, and community at Roncalli Catholic High School! Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy decorated trunks, treats, games, and more. Bring your friends and family!

Kids can enjoy FREE play during the event while they trick-or-treat from car to car — each one decorated and hosted by amazing local businesses! 

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.

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.

Gates at 5:00 pm | Movies at Dusk - 15 min. intermission between between films on Double Features. Food Truck: Terrible Gerald’s Pizza & 402 Alley Taco.

Get in the spooky spirit and join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat! This event is FREE for the community.

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun in Olde Towne Elkhorn! Bring your costumes, candy buckets, and Halloween spirit for a night full of treats, music, and fall festivities! 

This fun, high-energy event combines fitness, teamwork, and a touch of spooky fun! Participants will navigate through a series of obstacle courses, endurance challenges, and survival-themed workouts—all while trying to evade the “zombies” lurking along the course. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just in it for the laughs, this challenge is a great way to get active, test your agility, and enjoy a unique, Halloween-inspired fitness experience. Register by October 16 to reserve your spot.

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

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.

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 "Consumer Loans & Paying for Higher Education" and "Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score, & Preventing Identity Theft".

In this thought-provoking panel discussion, Dr. Lana Obradovic, Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights at UNO, will lead an exploration of the rights and vulnerabilities of immigrants in Nebraska, including legal protections under U.S. and international law, policy challenges, and best practices for supporting Nebraskans in these situations.  This is a free event for Adults. Registration is encouraged.

Zootacular, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is an all-delightful (and not frightful!) Halloween celebration like no other. Featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark.

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.

Put on your costume — or come as you are — and enjoy a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more! This free event is perfect for kids, and activities will be available while supplies last.

Put on your costume—or come as you are—and enjoy a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more! This free event is perfect for kids, and activities will be 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 last Fun Fall Friday of 2025! Head out to the 11th Street Promenade at Gene Leahy Mall for fall activities and giveaways!

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.

Join for TVN's very first Trunk or Treat. An event for all ages, there will be a haunted house, candy, prizes, games, costumes, and more!

Games, Treats, and Fun!  Costumes Encouraged.

Remedy Health will be hosting our Annual Trunk or Treat Event. A fun-filled event for the whole family! Trunks/Tables will be set up in the Lower Parking Lot (No scary trunks please)

Join for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center! Bring your little ghosts and goblins for safe, indoor trick-or-treating throughout the building. Explore art-filled halls and collect candy throughout the building. Costumes encouraged—creativity celebrated! 

Baseballoween presented by Scheels returns to Werner Park for the 14th 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.

Get ready for some spooky fun at our annual Trunk or Treat! Bring the kids in costume for a safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience right here at Goldfish Swim School. We'll have decorated changing rooms, fun games, and plenty of treats! The pool will also be open for swim time! It's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family. This event is FREE for members and $10/ child for non-members ($40 max).

Get ready for some spooky fun at our annual Trunk or Treat! Bring the kids in costume for a safe and exciting trick-or-treating experience right here at Goldfish Swim School. We'll have decorated changing rooms, fun games, and plenty of treats! The pool will also be open for swim time! It's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family. This event is FREE for members and $10/ child for non-members ($40 max).

Join for a special night of trick-or-treating on the farm at our Barnyard Boo! It’s the last Friday of the season, which means it’s also your final chance to enjoy Flannel Friday! Don’t miss this fun-filled evening to celebrate fall, grab some candy, and make memories on the farm before the season ends!

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/.

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

Celebrate the return of spooky season with a party at the Skate Ribbon in Heartland of America Park! Join in for a frightfully fun night at The RiverFront with games, giveaways, and a costume skate night featuring all your favorite Halloween songs! Roller Skates are available for rent at $5 for Adults and $4 for Youth.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween experience like no other – it’s the ultimate clean and scream experience! Russell Speeder's CarWash is thrilled to bring back the spine-tingling sensation that has become a local legend: the Third Annual Tunnel of Terror.
🚗 Drive-Through Scares*: Stay safe in your vehicle as you embark on a heart-pounding journey through a hair-raising haunted tunnel. Will you make it to the other side unscathed? We know your car will make it out clean!

Join for our annual Trunk or Treat event for a safe and hassle-free place for family fun this Halloween season! Wear your costume and bring a bag to collect your treats as you go trunk to trunk. FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!

Zootacular, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is an all-delightful (and not frightful!) Halloween celebration like no other. Featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark.

Come join for their pumpkin float event! Families will be able to participate in open swim and choose out their very own pumpkin! Families will also receive a goodie bag to take home with spooky fun toys and treats! Register online or visit the Welcome Center!

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes! 👻✨ Join for the Kids Costume Contest at the Hoff! Strut your stuff, show off your creativity, and win spooktacular prizes. Every costume is a winner when there’s candy involved! 🍬🎃

Food - Bounce Houses - Games

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!

Escape on a wild ride through the streets of Seville, where schemes unfurl, passions flare, and chaos occasionally reigns. Figaro, the mischievous barber, is at the center of it all, pulling strings and outwitting anyone who thwarts his plans to help Count Almaviva win Rosina’s heart.

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.

It’s the adults’ turn to shine (or scare)! 😈 Dress to impress—or terrify—in the Adult Costume Contest at the Hoff. Whether you’re funny, frightening, or fabulously creative, you could walk away with bragging rights and prizes!

Bloomwell Autism Therapy is hosting a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat at our Elkhorn clinic on October 25 from 1-3 PM!  Join for a free, fun, family-friendly afternoon designed with all children in mind! They'll have: Mini pumpkin decorating, a balloon artist, crafts & Sensory bins, snacks and treats, and more.

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

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.

Just like a zombie, Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat returns and tons of spooky fun awaits! Games, candy, live music and more – it’ll be a ghoul of a time for the whole family! Free!

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.

Gather your little goblins and ghouls for Halloween fun! It’s sure to be a spooktacular time with activities, trick-or-treating, and even a few special character appearances. Grab a complimentary trick-or-treating bag & map at the main entrances of the Appliance & Electronics Entrance Building.

10:00-1:00 Luminarium Member only. 1:00-5:00 Open to All for reduced Admission. Trick-or-Treating, Strange Science, and More! Come dressed in costume* for a fun day of trick-or-treating, strange science, and more! This Halloween season, the Luminarium is celebrating with our first-annual Fright Lab experience. Explore the museum and see how it’s been transformed for the season full of fun and surprises. Science demos including sheep eye dissections will make for a day of educational AND spooky-fun experiences. *Leave your samurai swords, light sabers, and blasters at home, please. No costume weapons allowed.

It's our 23rd birthday! And joining in the celebration are none other than Miss Pam the Balloon Artist and (drum roll, please....) BLUEY! Stop by, take some pics, get into dance mode, check out our new Hey Clay Bluey and Friends set, and don't forget to enjoy a free cookie!

Activities will include History of Halloween traditions displays, games, and hands-on-crafts will be fun for the whole family. During the weekend of October 25-26, Arbor Lodge will host special pumpkin carving demonstrations by Mikel Holland.

Family friendly event open to the public.

The return of St. Mark's Annual Trunk or Treat event. Bring the family and invite your friends for a great time of food, fun and CANDY! The festivities will be held in the North Parking lot from 11:00 am-4:00 p.m., where the will be TREATS a plenty and Trunks up and decorated for the occasion!!! Bring a can good to support our community!

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

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.

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.

Bring the kids, invite a neighbor, and enjoy an easy, joy-filled afternoon made for memories. JUNK IN THE TRUNK is a walk-through route of creatively decorated car trunks, each offering treats and kid-friendly fun. It’s simple, safe, and packed with smiles—perfect for families who want a lighthearted fall outing.

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.

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

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

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 ages 19 and up. Registration is required and opens Sept. 15. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a play? Now’s your chance to learn! The Circle Theatre will bring part of the cast of “Momotaro: the Peach Boy of Japan” to share what it’s like to put on a play. They’ll perform a scene from the play, teach us a traditional Japanese dance, and help us create a Japanese bunraku puppet so that we can be part of the action, too. This is a free event for families with children ages 5 and older and does not require registration.

Kids are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and receive candy from neighbors up and down Underwood Ave.

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.

A fun community event filled with festive trunks, lots of treats, and plenty of Halloween spirit.

Attendees will enjoy an uplifting mat Pilates class led by Loft’s instructors, plus wellness freebies from local partners, and breast self-exam education from local specialists. To give back, 100% of ticket proceeds benefit Project Pink’d, an Omaha nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors. What to Bring: A mat, water bottle, and towel.

It’s all treats, no tricks at the Midtown Crossing Crawl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 25! Each participating establishment will have themed drinks and food pairings for all who dare. Costumes encouraged! 

Come for trick or treating, Pony Rides, Horse Meet and Greets, and fun vendors. Concessions on site too.

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!

$200 in DOOR PRIZES, CANDY - GAMES - FUN - SAFE, Halloween Backdrop for Photos, Bounce House

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!

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!

This is a family friendly event with food, bounce houses, live animals, lots of candy, and more! They are so excited to see you all there and in costume to have a safe night of fun, excitement, and sugar

Raise a glass to history and join for an exclusive after-hours Lock-In in the Genealogy & Local History Room! Our theme this year is Prohibition—a time of hidden speakeasies, bootleggers, and secret stories waiting to be uncovered. As OPL hosts their final lock-in at this temporary location, take advantage of uninterrupted research time, explore the stacks, and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your passion for uncovering family stories.

Enjoy movie nights under the stars at the farm! Cozy, family-friendly, and full of fall charm! Oct 25: Great Pumpkin + Monsters Inc | Movie begins at 6:00pm

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween experience like no other – it’s the ultimate clean and scream experience! Russell Speeder's CarWash is thrilled to bring back the spine-tingling sensation that has become a local legend: the Third Annual Tunnel of Terror.
🚗 Drive-Through Scares*: Stay safe in your vehicle as you embark on a heart-pounding journey through a hair-raising haunted tunnel. Will you make it to the other side unscathed? We know your car will make it out clean!

Zootacular, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is an all-delightful (and not frightful!) Halloween celebration like no other. Featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark.

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.