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FREE Fall Events in Omaha
Family Nights at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum – September 7 & October 5, 2018 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy special events on the first Friday of every month.
- September theme: Fiesta!
- October theme: TBA
- Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs.
World O! Water – September 8, 2018 (Noon – 4 p.m.), FREE
- Canoe rides, rock wall climbing, live music, face painting, nature hikes, live animals. In addition, there will be arts and crafts, educational materials and discussions regarding water conservation, quality and recreation. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
- Location: Papio-Missouri NRD / Chalco Hills, 8901 S. 154th St., Omaha.
2018 Heron Haven Wetland Festival – September 8, 2018 (1 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- See live exotic animals, hawks and owls. Walk among butterflies, get your face painted, break open geodes, see water creatures, go on a scavenger hunt for birds’ nests and animal tracks, learn about honey bees, and more. Free admission and refreshments.
- Location: Heron Haven, 11809 Old Maple Rd., Omaha.
Flix at the Chef – September 8, 2018 (7:30 – 10 p.m. Movie starts at dusk), FREE
- Watch the movie Wonder, beginning at dusk. Free popcorn is provided. Food, drinks, and ice cream can be purchased at Dairy Chef.
- Location: Behind Dairy Chef, 3223 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with many activities at the Omaha Public Library – September 10 – October 13, 2018
- Participate in a fiesta, get crafty with Alebrijes (brightly colored fantastical creatures traditional in Mexican folk art), join in a bilingual storytime, and more.
Taco Dragon Visits Storytime – September 14 – 22, 2018, FREE
- Sept. 14: Saddlebrook Branch Library
- Sept. 15: Willa Cather Branch Library
- Sept. 17: Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library
- Sept. 18: Charles B. Washington Branch Library
- Sept. 19: W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
- Sept. 20: South Omaha Library
- Sept. 21: W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library
- Sept. 22: A.V. Sorensen Branch Library
Chalk Art Festival at Midtown Crossing – September 15 & 16, 2018 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.), FREE
- The Chalk Art Festival is a weekend-long live art celebration. Local/regional artists and professional madonnaris will transform patches of Midtown Crossing pavement into pastel chalk masterpieces.
- Location: Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha.
Annual Intertribal Powwow – September 15, 2018 (1 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region.
- Location: Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 N. 30th St., Omaha.
Centris Movie Night & Carnival at Werner Park – September 21, 2018 (6 – 10 p.m.), FREE
- A carnival will be held at 6 p.m. prior to the showing of “Back to the Future” at 7:30 p.m. Bring blankets and come on the field at Werner Park to watch this classic movie. Concession stands will be open. The annual movie night is in support of Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Help support the hospital and the amazing, life-saving work they do for children in our community. Donations will be accepted at the gate.
- While the event is free, guests are encouraged to RSVP here.
- Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE.
National Alpaca Farm Day Open House – September 29 – 30, 2018 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Roam the pastures with 35 alpacas. Feed an alpaca (food is provided). See the baby crias. Browse the wide variety of alpaca products for sale.
- Location: 7016 County Road 39, Fort Calhoun, NE
Moonlight Movie at Mockingbird – October 5, 2018 (6 – 9 p.m.), FREE
- Come for a fun evening of activities and an outdoor viewing of the Disney/Pixar Movie COCO. Activities will include face painting and coloring paper guitars.
- The inside activity begins at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
- Location: Mockingbird Hills Community Center Front Lawn, 10242 Mockingbirg Dr., Omaha.
Home Depot Free Kids Workshop – October 6, 2018 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE
- Celebrate National Fire Safety Month in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a model fireboat.
Harvest Fest at Village Pointe Farmers Market – October 6, 2018 (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.); FREE
- Free hayrack rides, bounce house for the kids, pumpkin painting, live music, pumpkin pie eating contest, craft vendors, specialty products from your favorite local farmers and more.
Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – October 13 & 20, 2018 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.); FREE
- Take a ride to their pumpkin patch, make fall craft, explore the trails, play games, and more. Small pumpkins are $2 each. RSVP online at parks.cityofomaha.org under “Activity Registration” button.
- Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha.
Fall Festival in La Vista – October 13, 2018 (Concert at 5 p.m., movie immediately after), FREE
- Enjoy a rockin’ concert with Eckophonic, followed by Cars 3. Plus, there will be fire pits, s’mores, outdoor games, and more for the whole family.
- Location: La Vista City Hall Campus, 8116 Park View Blvd., LaVista
La Vista One Sky, One World Kite Festival – October 14, 2018 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
- A popular event with many kites! Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop.
- La Vista Soccer Complex, just south of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.
Little Gobbler at Hummel Nature Center – November 3, 2018 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Learn all about turkeys and their bird friends, make a turkey caller, visit the chickens in their coop, go on a hike and enjoy many other hands-on activities for the family. RSVP online at parks.cityofomaha.org under “Activity Registration” button.
- Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha.
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