Enjoy many fall festivals within a couple of hours from Omaha!
Fall Festivals Near Omaha
Events
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Inaugural Heartland Plein Air Festival
Omaha, NE Omaha, NEAll week-long painting events are free and open to the public. Artists will be working at locations throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties — follow along on social media for daily location updates. There's no velvet rope. No admission fee. Just artists at work, and you're invited to watch.
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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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142nd German Day Oktoberfest
German-American Society 3717 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesOktoberfest is Nebraska’s longest-running German festival, featuring authentic food, traditional beer, live music, and cultural celebrations for all ages. Prost!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Oakview Mall 3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NEJoin in honoring culture, history, and community. Traditional Music & Dance, Authentic Latin Cuisine, Cultural Exhibits & Art, Pop-Up Store.
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Mount Michael Fall Festival
Mount Michael Campus 22520 Mount Michael Rd, Elkhorn, NEMass at 11am, Activities start at 12:00. Food Trucks | Cornhole Tournament | Cake Tent | Beer Garden | Gift Draw | Midway Market | Product Test | Foam Party | Kids Area | Bingo | Flower Cart | Line Dancing Lesson | Live Music by Whiskey River Band | Family Picnic Area | Kick Ball (13+) | Hayrack Rides and more.
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Bennington Founder’s Day
Centennial Park 15501 Warehouse St, Bennington, NE, United StatesThere will be events all day long in Centennial Park, Downtown Bennington. Events will be from 9am - 7pm. Events Include: BBQ Contest, Farmers Market, Cornhole contest, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Kids Activities and more!
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Oktoberfest
La Vista City Centre 8219 City Centre Dr, La Vista, NE, United StatesJoin for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, food trucks, and of course a beer garden. Live music will be provided by local bands Evans & Moore, Kenny Janak Orchestra and Charm School Dropouts. Food and beverage available for purchase. Best dressed contest, beer stein holding contest, cornhole and more.
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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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10th Annual Porchfest
Gifford Park Neighborhood North 33rd & California, Omaha, NEThe 10th Annual Porchfest OMA is Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 11am to 6pm. The free community festival has over 90 performances that take place on 13 stages in Omaha’s Gifford Park Neighborhood at 33rd & California Street.
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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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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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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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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