Enjoy many fall festivals within a couple of hours from Omaha!
Fall Festivals Near Omaha
Events
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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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Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival
Olde Towne Elkhorn 321 Elkhorn Dr., Elkhorn, NEJoin for the Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am–4:00pm for a day filled with autumn fun, local shopping, seasonal treats, family activities, and everything we love about fall. Family-friendly activities throughout Olde Towne. Whether you’re searching for pumpkins, cozy fall finds, or simply looking for the perfect way to spend an autumn Saturday, the Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival is the place to be.
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Heartwood Fall Festival
Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NECelebrate the best of autumn at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival. The park fills with festive activities including pumpkin decorating, giant pumpkin carving demonstration, a petting zoo, themed crafts, all the seasonal treats and a lively craft fair. Bring the whole family for some classic fall fun.
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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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Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival
Lifegate Church - Fremont 2407 N Colorado Ave, Fremont, NEHey Fremont friends! Are you looking for some free, family-friendly fun this fall? Join for the Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17th from 12-3pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy free food, hayrack rides, petting zoo, prize drawings, and worship throughout!
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Heartwood Kite Festival
Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NELook to the skies at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Kite Festival. Giant show kites flown by professional kite artists will fill the air above the amphitheater in a breathtaking display of color and motion. Guests can learn kite-flying techniques, bring or purchase their own kites, or simply relax and watch the sky come alive. Festival foods and family activities make it a perfect day outdoors.
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Neighborhood Fall Fest at Life.Church Omaha
Life.Church Omaha 20710 Gold Cir, Elkhorn, NEBring the whole family out for fun, food, and creating memories at our Neighborhood Fall Fest! Join at any one of their services. Before and after each service there will be free hayrack rides, s'mores, kettle corn, and apple cider! In addition, there will be food trucks, prizes for kids in LifeKids, and bouncy houses!
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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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Falloween
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesLa 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.
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It’s Fall Y’all
Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United StatesDetails TBD
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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