FREE Halloween Events in Omaha

Enjoy many FREE Halloween Events in Omaha throughout October including carnivals, costume contests, trick-or-treating, festivals, storytimes, and more!

Check back as more FREE Halloween events in Omaha will be added throughout the season as details become available.

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• Featured Events
• October 2 – 8
• October 9 – 15
• October 16 – 22
• October 23 – 31

FEATURED EVENTS

Tricks & Treats at Westwood Plaza – 10/20 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• 2nd annual Tricks & Treats family event at Westwood Plaza! Participating tenants will provide treats to children from 6 – 8 p.m. FREE Trick-or-Treat bags and Foam Glow Sticks for the first 1,500 children.
• Location: Westwood Plaza, 120th & West Center Road.

A Spooky Good Time: Trunk or Treat – 10/29 (4 – 6 p.m.), FREE

• Wear your costume and get into the Halloween spirit at this FREE trunk or treat event. Activities include: Equipment from the OPD and OFD on display, visit Goodwill’s partner organizations for treats, bounce house, face painting, and more! Be sure to stop in the Goodwill retail store for great deals on all your Halloween costume needs.
• Location: Goodwill Omaha, 4805 N 72nd St.

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October 2 – 8

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Nobbies Haunt Fair – 10/8, (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.), FREE

• Watch a magician perform, enjoy halloween crafts, play carnival games, win prizes, take your picture with your favorite costumed character, and more.
• Locations: Omaha Store – 120th & Center, Bellevue Store – 42nd & Hwy 370.

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October 9 – 15

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Crafty Tots: Glowing Eyes – 10/11, (11 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE

• Paint, glue, and other craft supplies may be used so please dress accordingly, though paint covers for kids will be available. Guaranteed supplies for the first 30 kids.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.

Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28; (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE

• Take a ride to their pumpkin patch, make fall craft, explore the trails, play games, and more. Pumpkins are $2 each.
• Location: 3033 Hummel Park Road.

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October 16 – 22

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Crafty Tots: Puffy Ghosts at Saddlebrook Branch – 10/18, (11 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE

• Paint, glue, and other craft supplies may be used so please dress accordingly, though paint covers for kids will be available. Guaranteed supplies for the first 30 kids.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.

Teen Food & Halloween Fun – 10/20, (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.), FREE

• Food and a fun activity. Each week’s theme and food is planned by the teens attending.
• Location: W. Dale Clark (Main) Library, 215 S. 15th St.

Tricks & Treats at Westwood Plaza – 10/20 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• 2nd annual Tricks & Treats family event at Westwood Plaza! Participating tenants will provide treats to children from 6 – 8 p.m. FREE Trick-or-Treat bags and Foam Glow Sticks for the first 1,500 children.
• Location: Westwood Plaza, 120th & West Center Road.

Great Pumpkin Celebration at Bass Pro Shop – 10/21, 10/22, 10/27-10/31, FREE

• Saturdays and Sundays, October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th (Noon – 5 p.m.); Friday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th (5 – 7 p.m.); Halloween Tuesday October 31st (4 – 8 p.m.)
• Free 4×6 photo and crafts, and Halloween fun. See website for schedule of events.

Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28; (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE

• Take a ride to their pumpkin patch, make fall craft, explore the trails, play games, and more. Pumpkins are $2 each.
• Location: 3033 Hummel Park Road.

Halloween Fun Fest – 10/21, (10:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE

• Youth and adults are all welcome to wear their favorite costumes to the party. Enjoy a shadow storytime, make-and-take crafts, and make some treats. After the party, go trick-or-treating in the library.
• Location: W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St.

2nd Annual SALoween Party – 10/21, (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE

• The Sons of the American Legion at Post 1 Omaha is hosting a kid-friendly Halloween event. Kids are encouraged to come in costume. Games, costume contest, prizes, and a kid friendly meal/drink will be provided. Free will donations are welcome. Contest will be judged at 12:30 p.m.
• Location: American Legion Post 1, 7811 Davenport St.

Mangelsen’s Witches Tea – 10/21, (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Fun, games, costume contest.
• Location: 3457 South 84th Street.

Trick or Treat at One Pacific Place – 10/21, (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Free Trick-or-Treating. Meet and take pictures with Super Hero Characters, and enjoy games and hot apple cider.
• Location: One Pacific Place, 10381 Pacific St, Omaha.

Halloween Party at 180th & Q Hy-Vee – 10/21, (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Trick-or-treat throughout the store for toys and treats, participate in spooky activities, and keep an eye out for some of your favorite characters.

Hy-Vee Halloween Party at 132nd & Dodge – 10/21, (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Trick or treat with your favorite characters, decorate sugar cookies, and color and decorate mini pumpkins at the craft table. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Spooky Science and Crafts! – 10/21, (3:00 – 4:00 p.m.), FREE

• Kids will get to do several hands-on experiments with a Halloween twist as they explore static electricity, chemical reactions, and density. This event may get messy, so please dress accordingly.
• Location: South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St.

Trunk-or-Treat at Camelot Community Center – 10/21, (5 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE

• Kids, wear your costumes, and parade around to trunks for goodies.
• Location: 9270 Cady Ave.

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October 23-31

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Halloween Storybook Walk at Southwind Park – 10/23, (4:30 – 6 p.m.), FREE

• Adults/Caregivers will read “There was an Old Mummy who Swallowed a Spider” by Jennifer Ward as children collect small prizes (while supplies last) at each stop along the way. Put on your costumes, and pack a flashlight for this exciting outdoor activity. Prize bags will be provided. Location: 8120 S. 92nd Avenue, La Vista.

Trick-or Treating Touch A Truck – 10/23, (5 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• Free – Family Fun Nite at Quaker Steak. Hands-On Event with Trick-or-Treating. Location: Quaker Steak and Lube, 3320 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs.

HalloWeeRead – 10/23, (6 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Carnival for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. There will be games, prizes, and a special storytime (6:30) to celebrate. Costumes encouraged but not required. Registration not required. Location: Gretna City Hall Community Room, 204 N. McKenna Ave.

Cooking for Teens: Mini-Candy Apples – 10/24, (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required

• Have fun creating delicious mini-candy apples. All supplies included. Registration required.
• Location: A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St.

Montclair Monster Mash – 10/24 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE

• Wear your costume and join in trick-or-treating and fun activities.

Halloween Spooktacular – 10/24, (6 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE, Registration Recommended

• Come for slightly scary stories at 6 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Then visit the Senior Center for Halloween Bingo, and the Community Center Gym for crafts, games, snacks, and treats. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Registration recommended.
• Location: Florence Branch Library, 2920 Bondesson St.

Tiny Tot Halloween Party – 10/25, (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE

• Kids wear your costumes and come for story time, crafts, and more. For ages 5 and under.
• Location: Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass Street.

Trick or Treat at the Council Bluffs Public Library – 10/25, (10:30 a.m.), FREE

• Wear your costumes, bring a bag and trick-or-treat throughout the Library. This event is a guided Trick-or-Treating and begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. For kids 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. Location: 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs.

Crafty Tots: Bats Silhouette – 10/25, (11 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE

• Paint, glue, and other craft supplies may be used so please dress accordingly, though paint covers for kids will be available. Guaranteed supplies for the first 30 kids.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.

Zombie ESCAPE! for Teens – 10/25, (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required

• A Mad Scientist has created a virus to turn the population into Zombies. Search the room for clues, solve puzzles, and find the cure before it’s too late.
• Location: South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St.

Trunk-or-Treat Event at Elkhorn Hills UMC – 10/25 (5 – 7:00 p.m.)

• Chili Feed (free will offering) 5 – 6:15. Trunk or treat and games: approximately 6-7 p.m. Location: 20227 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn.

Trick or Treat Around the Church – 10/25, (5:30 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Trick or Treating and Free Carnival Games all over the main floor of our church. Location: First Presbyterian Church 1220 Bellevue Blvd. South Bellevue, NE

Halloween Makeup Hacks for Teens – 10/26, (4 – 5 p.m.), FREE

• This workshop will teach some Halloween makeup tips and tricks.
• Location:Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave.

Halloween Tricks and Treats Night – 10/26, (6 – 7:45 p.m.), FREE, RSVP Required

• This is a free event open to families of children with special needs and their siblings.
• Children can participate in an obstacle course, scavenger hunt, and Halloween-themed activities to promote gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and language-building skills in a fun and safe environment. Parents will receive information on nutrition, physical activity, sensory processing, and activities to make Halloween fun for the entire family. To RSVP, call (402) 280-2200 or email pediatrictherapy@creighton.edu.
• Location: Creighton Pediatric Therapy, 17055 Frances Street.

Haunted Maze & Costume Contest – 10/26 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• Location:Adams Park Community Center, 3230 John Creighton Blvd.

Great Pumpkin Celebration at Bass Pro Shop – 10/21, 10/22, 10/27-10/31, FREE

• Saturdays and Sundays, October 21st/22nd and 28th/29th (Noon – 5 p.m.); Friday, October 27th and Monday, October 30th (5 – 7 p.m.); Halloween Tuesday October 31st (4 – 8 p.m.)
• Free 4×6 photo and crafts, and Halloween fun. See website for schedule of events.

A Not-Too-Spooky Storytime at La Vista Public Library – 10/27, (10 a.m.), FREE

• Enjoy a few not-too-scary stories and a special Halloween craft. Children may wear their Halloween costumes. Adult participation encouraged. Location: 9110 Giles Road.

Stormy’s Baseballoween Bash – 10/27, (5 – 8:30 p.m.), FREE

• All are welcome to dress up for Halloween. Movie night on the field, followed by Halloween Fireworks.
• Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion.

Mall of the Bluffs Not-So-Scary Halloween Event – 10/27, (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE

• Many fun activities and handouts of candy for the kids.

Wizards and Chicken – 10/27 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE

• Location: Chick-fil-A, 76th & Dodge. Each child will be invited to receive a FREE Pie Sized Pumpkin. (While supplies last, children aged 2-12) Every child (aged 2-12) that comes in their Halloween costume will receive a FREE 4 Count Kids Meal. (No Substitutions.)

Trick-or-Treat at Westroads Mall – 10/27, (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• Free Trick-or-Treat bags (while supplies last) filled with goodies and coupons from Westroads Mall retailers. LINE LOCATION – The line for the bags will form at the Flagship Commons entrance on the North West side, second level.

Monster Mash Bash at Oak View Mall – 10/27, (6 – 9 p.m.) FREE

• Wear Your Costume and Trick or Treat at participating retailers throughout the Mall. Games, crafts, Costume contest, dance off competition, and Mini-Movie Theater.

Teen Zombie Lock-In – 10/27, (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required

• After-hours, zombie-themed fun. Eat pizza, play games, and survive their night of the living dead. Ages 13-18. Parent permission slip is required.

Maplewood UMC Fall Festival – 10/27 (6:30 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• Non-scary fun for kids through 6th grade. Games, prizes, cake walk. Location: 3535 Maplewood Blvd. Omaha.

Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28; (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE

• Take a ride to their pumpkin patch, make fall craft, explore the trails, play games, and more. Pumpkins are $2 each. Location: 3033 Hummel Park Road.

Trick-or-Treat at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum – 10/28 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), FREE

• Costumed guests are invited to explore the museum and receive non-food “treats” along the way. Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Omaha’s Great Pumpkin Festival at Village Pointe – 10/28 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Pumpkin Carving, Halloween Fun Day, Concert, Pumpkin Tree Lighting.

Halloween Spooktacular – 10/28, (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE

• Enjoy a not-so-spooky story time, obstacle course and bounce house in the gym, make a spooky craft, and play fun Halloween-themed games.
• Location: Saddlebrook Community Center, 14850 Laurel Avenue.

Boo Bash – 10/28, (10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE

• Games, bounce house, and refreshments. Bring a sack for treats.
• Location:Benson Community Center, 6008 Maple St.

Trick-or-Treat at Nebraska Furniture Mart – 10/28 (12 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Enjoy games, candy, activities, treats and a Free photo with a Superhero. Location: Appliance & Electronics Building.

Caramel Apple Party for Teens – 10/28, (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.), FREE

• Create custom caramel apples! Caramel, apples, and fun toppings provided.
• Location: South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St.

Haunted Gingerbread Houses for Teens – 10/28, (2 – 3 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required

• Create a haunted gingerbread house. All supplies included. Registration required.
• Location: A. V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass Street.

Teen Halloween Lock-In – 10/28, (7 – 10 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required

• After hours Halloween party with many Halloween themed activities and games for students 11-18 years old. A parental permission form for the lockin will need to be signed by a parent.
• Location: Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln.

Halloween Hoopla at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 10/29, (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Enjoy trick or treating, free hay rack rides, and more.

Trick-or-Treat at Regency Court – 10/29, (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Enjoy trick-or-treating at Regency Court.

Old Market Fall Festival – 10/29 (1 – 4 p.m.), FREE

• Dress in costume for this fun and free family experience in the Old Market.

City Sprouts Halloween Village – 10/29 (2 – 6 p.m.), FREE

• Come dressed to paint your own spooky Halloween house. Stick around for tasty food, autumn activities, enchanting music, and fun and safe trick-or-treating in the garden. Location: 1815 N St.

Halloween Carnival at Lord of Life Lutheran Church – 10/29, (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.), FREE

• Play games, including the Candy Corn Bean Bag Toss, Crazy Balloon Game, Ghost Bowling, and Spider Races. Kids can get creative at the craft and coloring stations and snack on some tasty treats. And everything is FREE! Non-scary costumes are encouraged. Bring a bag to hold your game prizes and crafts.

A Spooky Good Time: Trunk or Treat – 10/29 (4 – 6 p.m.), FREE

• Wear your costume and get into the Halloween spirit at this FREE trunk or treat event. Activities include: Equipment from the OPD and OFD on display, visit Goodwill’s partner organizations for treats, bounce house, and more.
• Location: Goodwill Omaha, 4805 N 72nd St.

Old Towne Bellevue Trick or Treat – 10/29, (4:00 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE

• Trick or Treat the Streets of Olde Towne Bellevue.

Halloween Magic Show at Bellevue Public Library – 10/30, (6 – 6:45 p.m.), FREE

• Halloween Magic Show with Rutiger the Magician. Location: 1003 Lincoln Road, Bellevue.

Toddler Trick-or-Treat at Sump Memorial Library – 10/31, (9:45 a.m.), FREE

• Enjoy a story or two and then Trick or Treat at the library and through downtown businesses. Costumes Welcome.

Out & About at Marquis Place – 10/31, (10 – 10:30 a.m.), FREE

• Stories, creative movement, music and more while interacting with the residents at Marquis Place. The children will have the opportunity to trick or treat within the building. Children may wear costumes. Children of all ages are welcome: storytime will be tailored for the age of children present.
• Location:20800 West Maple Road.

Halloween Storytime at Ralston Public Library – 10/31, (10:30 a.m.), FREE

• Stories, songs, dance, and trick or treating at local businesses. Costumes encouraged. Location: 5555 S 77th St, Ralston.

Ralston Vet-O-Ween – 10/31 (12 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Costume Pictures Contest and a Pet Costume Parade. Meet with several reps from local businesses. Kid and Pet friendly trick-or-treating all day.
• Location: Ralston Vet Clinic 6880 S 78th St Ralston, NE.

Omaha Kroc Center Harvest Festival – 10/31 (5 – 6:45 p.m.), FREE

• Pumpkin Hockey, Corn Pin Bowling, Piggy Races, Bounce House, and more.

City of La Vista Halloween Safe Night – 10/31, (5:30 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Hay rack rides, trick-or-treating, spook tent, and free hot dogs.
• Location: La Vista Community Center (8116 Park View Blvd.)

 

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Check back as more FREE Halloween events in Omaha will be added throughout the season as details become available!

It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting.