Enjoy many fall festivals within a couple of hours from Omaha!
Fall Festivals Near Omaha
Events
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54th Annual Arrows to Aerospace
Washington Park 20th and Franklin, Bellevue, NE, United StatesBesides featuring a parade on Saturday, August 15, Washington Park will be the site of a pancake feed, a foam party, bounce houses, music, and a variety of both non-profit and retail vendors. Full Schedule on their site.
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Sunflower Festival at Nelson Produce Farm
Nelson Produce Farm 10505 N 234 St, Valley, NEWith over 450,000 sunflowers overlooking the stunning Elkhorn River bottom, our Flower Festival is a breathtaking celebration of the changing seasons and the beauty of farm life. Alongside sunflowers, guests can explore colorful zinnias and other blooms that make this time of year so special.
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Ralston Days 2026
Liberty First Credit Union Arena 7300 Q St., Ralston, NERalston Days in the parking lot of the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Enjoy the carnival 🎡 , food trucks 🥨, drinks 🍺, live music🎵, Inflatables, Foam party🫧, Car show🚗, Hockey Game and more! Admission is Free!
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Mulhalls Harvest Party
Mulhall's 3615 N 120th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesEnjoy delicious BBQ from 402 BBQ, sip on fresh brews from Cedar Creek Coffee and Art, and soak in live tunes by Daniel and the Deliverance – all part of the perfect fall celebration. Bring the whole family for free fun, including mini pumpkin painting, honey tasting with Fathead Honey Farms, and exploring our straw maze — perfect for all ages! Help celebrate the fall season with a friendly pie contest.
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Fields of Flight
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesJoin for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by The Project Architects, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
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World O! Water Festival
FeaturedChalco Hills Natural Resources Center 8901 South 154th Street, Omaha, NEWorld O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.
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35th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow
FeaturedMCC's Fort Omaha Campus 5300 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow highlights Native American dance, music, regalia, oral history and arts. With its rich ties to Native American history, where Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his people were detained pending the 1879 landmark civil rights case granting Native Americans the right of Habeas corpus, the Fort Omaha Campus continues to offer an ideal location for this outdoor community event uniting people of diverse cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. This event is family-friendly and free and open to the public.
Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.Free -
Fields of Flight
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesJoin for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by RAVEN, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
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AppleJack Festival
Nebraska City Nebraska City, NEAppleJack kicks off the fall at Arbor Day Farm. Come for apples and traditions, stay for the sights, sounds, and experiences that spark wonder. Every season brings something new, making each visit feel fresh.
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Fall Mystic Fest 2026
Mid-America Center 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Costume Night at Cochran Park
Cochran Park 100 S 21st St, Council Bluffs, IAPut 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
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Halloween Boo Bash at Village Pointe
Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesGet 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!
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Chili Fest
Arrowhead Park Neola, IABring 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.
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38th Annual Fall Home & Garden Expo
Oak View Mall 3001 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe 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.
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Past Events
Aug 31st-Sept 2nd & Sept 7-8th – Vala’s Cider and Sunflower Festival – Tickets Required
- Enjoy our freshly pressed apple cider, made with our own apples; we have sweet cider for everyone, and hard cider for those 21+. Plus festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, gorgeous free photo opportunities, butterfly releases, flower picking, limited-time food specials and a unique opportunity to experience a guided tour of our hard ciders in the apple orchard at sunset.
- Location: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard – 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, NE
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Oct 14th – Arrowhead Chili Fest – 4:00-7:00pm – FREE with park admission ($3/vehicle daily pass)
- 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 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and promises fun for the whole family!
- Join us for pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, trick or treating, and of course, CHILI.
- Location: Arrowhead Park – 29357 310th St., Neola, IA