2026 RACE UPDATES & HIGHLIGHTS: 1) Brand new 2026 finisher mug for every participant 2) Runner’s choice premium thin-tec 1/4 zip or classic t-shirt 3) Hot apple cider and delicious caramel apples at the finish line!

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.

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 25th from 2-4 pm thanks to Bennington Jaycees!

Bring the family for an afternoon of decorated trunks, candy, photo booths, craft stations, and kid-friendly Halloween fun!

Bring the kids in their favorite costumes and enjoy a fun, FREE community event featuring trick-or-treating at participating Bellevue merchants!

Join for this FREE family-friendly evening of games, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of candy! Put on your favorite Halloween costume, and come enjoy a wonderful time. They're excited to bring the community together and create fun memories! All are welcome! Registration is required for entry, so make sure to register online ahead of time!

Zootacular is when Halloween comes alive at the Zoo. Explore glowing pathways, trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment, after-hours animal encounters, and unforgettable family fun after dark. Ticket sales will be available soon.

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.

This week's spooky science brings you Halloween slime! It stretches! It folds! And, of course, it's spooky! Join for the last of our spooky science activities for this spooky season!

Ready to get started with sourdough? Join for a Sourdough Class with KCC Bakery this October! Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or just looking for a few helpful tips, this class will cover the basics and help you get started on your own sourdough journey. They’ll offer two classes covering the same material, so please register for ONE date only. Classes are free and open to adults ages 18+, but pre-registration is required.

Join to deepen an understanding of jazz , strengthen musical skills, and learn directly from an experienced musician and educator. Dana Murray is an Omaha-born professional percussionist, educator, songwriter, and producer who studied at Berklee College of Music and has performed with renowned artists, including Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones. Through his work with North Omaha Music & Arts (NOMA), he is committed to developing the next generation of musicians and using music education to build discipline, critical thinking, and confidence.

Film Streams’ free outdoor movie series, Film Streams on the Green, is returning to North Downtown Omaha this summer and fall at Sonny's Builders District. On select Monday evenings July through October, moviegoers are invited to eat, drink and play movie trivia while enjoying a line-up of family favorites, cult classics and big-screen blockbusters. Each screening will begin at 7 pm.

Come one, come all for the most Spooktacular Storytime of the fall! Bring your costume or come as you are, and join us for a morning filled with festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more! Schedule of Events: 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Toddler Gym & Spooky Games at the Community Center, 10:30-11:00 a.m.: Storytime at the Library, 11:00-11:30 p.m.: Crafts & Trick-or-Treating at the Library; Toddler Gym & Spooky Games at the Community Center

The store is about to get very spoOoOoky... Jill Hollis will read some (not so) scary stories before guiding littles through a (probably haunted) craft activity. Plus - don't forget to wear your costumes! It's going to be a scream!

Is the start of the school year stressing you out? Have you wanted to start a larger 3D design project? October’s STEAM Teens’ project is the perfect place to start! The October and November STEAM teens will be two parts of the same project: creating a zen garden. In the upcoming October session, we’ll be focusing on building a 3D model from scratch! This is a free event for teens. Registration is required and is open online.

Creepy, silly, or downright SCARY, monsters come in all shapes and sizes. From lovable, furry monsters like Grover to big, ferocious monsters like Gabe, there's a monster story for everyone! But are monsters real or just pretend? Join for Storybook Science to find out!

Ages 2-7. Wear your costume for our library parade and trick or treat events!

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.

👻 Bring your littles ghosts and goblins and celebrate Halloween with a reading of a Halloween story. Storytime will be followed by a themed craft. Costumes welcome. This drop-in activity is included with museum admission. No registration required.

Ages 10-18 can register for this taste testing event! Allergy Note: Nuts may be present.

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.

No tricks here—just all the treats! The Annual St. Andrew's Trunk or Treat is happening on Wednesday, October 28th 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!

Omaha Public Library is pleased to host Mona Awad as part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Fall Writer's Workshop Reading Series. Mona Awad is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels "Rouge," "All’s Well," "Bunny," and "13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl." She is a three-time finalist for a Goodreads Choice Award, the recipient of an Amazon Best First Novel Award, and a two-time finalist for the Giller Prize. Her latest novel, "We Love You, Bunny," was an instant New York Times bestseller and shortlist finalist for the Giller prize. Registration is encouraged.

Curiosity Crew is a hands-on STEM class for children under the age of six! Each month we cover a science topic and complete an activity or art project associated with that concept. This month, we’re learning about gravity, weight, and how to construct a stable tower. After the lesson, kiddos will have a chance to build a tower that can support the weight of a small pumpkin. 

Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required.

Come one, come all for the most Spooktacular Storytime of the fall! Bring your costume or come as you are, and join us for a morning filled with festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more!

Discover the basics of drawing in this beginner-friendly class led by artist Yulia Brynskikh. Participants will learn foundational techniques using simple tools such as pencils while exploring line, shading, and observation. No prior drawing experience is needed. All supplies will be provided. This is a free event for adults 19+. 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.

They're excited to welcome you back and to see new faces for our Fall Movies at Falconwood!  Each person in the vehicle needs a ticket.  Children ages 4 and under FREE!  All taxes & fees included in your ticket price.  Gates 5:30 p.m. - no early arrival please - Movies at Dusk.  Come Hungry! Food Trucks + Falconwood Concessions and Bar (No Outside Alcohol Allowed Please)

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.

Bubble, bubble, toil, and trouble... At this week's Teen Craft Club, they'll be making magical spell jar air fresheners! This program is for teens aged 12-18 years old.

Ages 18+. Create your own turkey using squash and felt.

Toddlers and families, come to Sump for a special storytime followed by some trick-or-treating in local downtown Papillion! Costumes encouraged.

Halloween crafts & activities at the Learning Express. Grab your friends and family and come make some memories! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

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.

La Vista Police and City staff are joining together to host Falloween at a NEW location this year. Make plans to “Back the Boo” during the City’s safe and festive Halloween celebration hosted at the La Vista Police Department. Your crew is invited to fuel up on a walking taco dinner, and then warm up with hot chocolate and s’mores—all for FREE. Whether you’re dressed in your costume or celebrating fall with family and friends, Falloween is the perfect way to kickoff your Halloween festivities.

Join for a night of ghoulish fun as we craft, dance, and watch spooky movies. Dress to impress the dead at this Halloween party. For patrons grades 6 to 12, no library card or registration required!

Mark your calendars for Freaky Fun Friday, our annual Halloween bash in Centennial Park. Join the library and other local organizations for an afternoon of games, candy, and plenty of Halloween fun! The fun will take place on Friday, October 30th from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Costumes are encouraged!

Details TBD

Trick or Treating, Bounce House, Music, Local Businesses

Midtown Trunk or Treat is back! Trunk or Treat is a beloved Midtown fall tradition! ‍Join for this free, family-friendly event as we welcome and love our surrounding community. There will be fun trunks, food and games!

Zootacular is when Halloween comes alive at the Zoo. Explore glowing pathways, trick-or-treat stations, live entertainment, after-hours animal encounters, and unforgettable family fun after dark. Ticket sales will be available soon.

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 October, Night Light (21+) takes you through the veil, beyond the known, and into the realms of mystery. In the season that blurs the boundaries between the living and the dead, we’re exploring underworlds, outerworlds, and the limits of human knowledge. Come in costume and be prepared for a mind-expanding evening! 

Costumes are welcome at this special Halloween-themed Storytime!

Family friendly event open to the public.

Come one, come all for the most Spooktacular Storytime of the fall! Bring your costume or come as you are, and join us for a morning filled with festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more!

Get in the spirit of the season and learn about things in nature that make fall so festive! Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon full of spooky stories, creepy creatures, seasonal surprises, interactive activities and trick-or-treat stations. Come in costume or come as you are, and get ready to explore, play and enjoy a frightfully fun day together!

Come dressed for the occasion and spend Halloween at Five-0-Five! They're bringing back a night of costumes, Costume Contest, Halloween drinks, mystery beer flights, games, movies, and more.