Enjoy many FREE Halloween Events in Omaha throughout October!
Check back as more FREE Halloween events in Omaha will be added throughout the season as details become available.
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
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- September 30 – October 2
- October 3 – 9
- October 10 – 16
- October 17 – 23
- October 24 – 31
- More Halloween Events (not free, but plenty of fun!)
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
September 30 – October 2
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Sept. 30 + Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 (varies based on sunset), FREE
- Enjoy an outdoor movie at Ditmars this fall! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray and enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights:
- Sept. 30: Hocus Pocus DOUBLE FEATURE!
- Oct. 7: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Oct. 14: E.T.: The Extraterrestrial
- Oct. 21: Beetlejuice
- Oct. 28: Ghostbusters
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
October 3 – 9
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 (varies based on sunset), FREE
- Enjoy an outdoor movie at Ditmars this fall! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray and enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights:
- Oct. 7: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Oct. 14: E.T.: The Extraterrestrial
- Oct. 21: Beetlejuice
- Oct. 28: Ghostbusters
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Trunk-or-Treat: Halloween Cars N’ Cosplay – Oct. 8 (3 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Visit the Halloween Car Show sponsored by Lokul Car Club. There will be trick-or-treating for the kids.
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr., Papillion, NE.
Arrowhead Chili Fest – Oct. 8 (4 p.m.), FREE with park admission ($3/vehicle daily pass)
- Enjoy a warm bowl of chili in the crisp fall air at the Arrowhead Park Chili Fest. Plus, there will be pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, and trick-or-treating.
- Location: Arrowhead Park, 29357 310th St., Neola, IA.
See more Family-Friendly Halloween Events here (not FREE, but plenty of FUN) and more Fun this October!
October 10 – 16
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Toddler Tuesday: Halloween Storytime – Oct. 11 (10:30 a.m.), FREE
- This storytime features The Halloween Kid, a thrilling tale about a rootin’ tootin’ kid-hero who saves Halloween. Then, kids will get to decorate a trick-or-treat bag to take home.
- Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Omaha, NE.
Classic Car Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 13 (5 – 9 p.m.), FREE
- Trick-or-treat from decorated cars, plus live music, a beer garden, and a costume contest for children under 18.
- Location: Quaker Steak and Lube, 3320 Mid America Dr., Council Bluffs, IA.
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Oct. 14, 21 & 28 (varies based on sunset), FREE
- Enjoy an outdoor movie at Ditmars this fall! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray and enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights:
- Oct. 14: E.T.: The Extraterrestrial
- Oct. 21: Beetlejuice
- Oct. 28: Ghostbusters
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Goodwill Omaha Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 15 (4:30 – 6 p.m.), FREE
- Put on your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat in the Chick-fil-A 72nd & Sorensen parking lot!
- Location: Chick-fil-A, 6310 N. 72nd St., Omaha, NE.
Halloween Green Screen Photos – Oct. 17 & 27 (6:30 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- The Makerspace will have its greenscreen backdrop set up to take photos of you in your costume, and then Photoshop it onto an awesome background.
- Location: Council Bluffs Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
See more Family-Friendly Halloween Events here (not FREE, but plenty of FUN) and more Fun this October!
October 17 – 23
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Howell-o-ween – Oct. 20 (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE
- Dress your dog in a Halloween costume and snap a pic of your furry friend at the fall-themed backdrop. Stop by the City booth to enjoy a locally baked treat from Long Dog Fat Cat and giveaways for your dog, and treat yourself with a free hot beverage from Jo-on-the-Go.
- Location: La Vista Dog Park at Southwind Park, 8130 S. 92nd Ave., La Vista, NE.
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Oct. 21 & 28 (varies based on sunset), FREE
- Enjoy an outdoor movie at Ditmars this fall! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray and enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights:
- Oct. 21: Beetlejuice
- Oct. 28: Ghostbusters
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Baseballoween – Oct. 21 (5 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- Wear your favorite costume and trick-or-treat around the concourse. This year a movie will be played on the video board.
- Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE.
SALoween – Oct. 22 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE
- Come in costume for a truck-or-treat with games and a costume contest. Free and open to the public.
- Location: Benson American Legion, 8904 Military Rd., Omaha, NE.
Candlewood Church Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 22 (3 – 5 p.m.), FREE [RSVP here]
- Trunks will be decorated to impress, as you make your way from car to car to fill your bag with treats. Stay warm with apple cider or hot chocolate as you travel through the maze of trunks. Put on your best cape, crown, or costume and join in for another spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat!
- Location: Candlewood Church, 5051 F St., Omaha, NE.
Halloween BOO Bash – Oct. 22 (3 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy trick-or-treating, special characters, face painting, balloon twisters, gift card giveaways, a flash mob, and a parade walk.
- Location: Village Pointe, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Old Towne Bellevue Trick-or-Treat – Oct. 23 (4 – 6 p.m.), FREE
- Businesses, organizations, and individuals come together in Olde Towne Bellevue for an evening of fun and safe trick-or-treating.
- The streets of Olde Towne Bellevue, NE.
See more Family-Friendly Halloween Events here (not FREE, but plenty of FUN) and more Fun this October!
October 24 – 31
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Parent/Tot Fall Party – Oct. 25 (10 a.m. – Noon), FREE
- Ages: 5 and under. Join in for crafts, the bounce house, and toys in the gym.
- Location: A.V. Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass St., Omaha.
Spooktacular Storytime – Oct. 25 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE
- Storytime will be in the Commons at 10:30 a.m. followed by trick-or-treating, a storywalk, craft, and more! Costumes are encouraged but not required. For little ones ages 5 and younger.
- Location: Saddlebrook Community Center, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE.
Trick-or-Treat the Library – Oct. 26 (9:45 – 10:45 a.m.), FREE
- Wear your costume, bring your treat bucket, and drop in and trick-or-treat around the Library. For kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.
- Location: Council Bluffs Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
Halloween Green Screen Photos – Oct. 27 (6:30 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- The Makerspace will have its greenscreen backdrop set up to take photos of you in your costume, and then Photoshop it onto an awesome background.
- Location: Council Bluffs Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
Halloween Safe Night & Fall Festival – Oct. 28 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- Families are invited to a Safe Night and Fall Festival full of activities for all ages, including games, bounce houses and activities for all ages, opportunities to win prizes, and lots of candy!
- Location: Papillion-La Vista South High School, 10799 Highway 370, Papillion, NE.
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Oct. 28 (varies based on sunset), FREE
- Enjoy an outdoor movie at Ditmars this fall! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray and enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights:
- Oct. 28: Ghostbusters
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Trunk-or-Treat in Farnham Hill – Oct. 29 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- Trick-or-treat with area non-profits, shop food and local, and enjoy fun family activities, including games, face painting, and bounce houses.
- Location: 2504 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.
Creepy Carrots Escape Room – Oct. 29 (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- You will be “locked” in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you can figure out how to get out of our haunted escape room! Help Jasper Rabbit escape the Creepy Carrots before he eats all of our Halloween candy and maybe snag a piece for yourself as well!
- Location: W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE.
Trick-or-Treat at Rockbrook Village – Oct. 29 (2 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE
- Meet Chase from Paw Patrol and Woody from Toy Story, and stroll the village trick-or-treating at participating stores.
- Location: Rockbrook Village, 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha, NE.
JUNK IN THE TRUNK | Family Fun Day – Oct. 30 (10 a.m. – Noon), FREE
- Sunday Celebration will include trunk-or-treating, games, prizes, a costume contest, and more!
- Location: Schenzel Community Center, 2220 N. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Halloween Hoopla – Oct. 30 (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE
- There will be trick-or-treating and fun for everyone in the middle of the mall.
- Location: Shadow Lake Town Center, 7775 Olson Dr., Papillion, NE.
Do Space Halloween Make-and-Take – Oct. 31 (all day), FREE (while supplies last)
- This Halloween, Do Space is giving out a fun STEM build you can assemble back at home. There will be 100 of each kit available, first come first serve, one per child.
- Location: 7205 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
Toddler Trick-or-Treat – Oct. 31 (10 – 11 a.m.), FREE
- Come to Sump for a special storytime followed by some trick-or-treating throughout the library and local downtown! Costumes encouraged.
- Location: Sump Memorial Library, 222 N. Jefferson St., Papillion, NE.
Halloween Safe Night – Oct. 31 (5 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE
- Kids can trick-or-treat, enjoy a free hot dog inside the Community Center, and hop on a hayrack ride outside. There will be a photo opportunity by the giant haybales as well!
- Location: La Vista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd., La Vista, NE.
See more Family-Friendly Halloween Events here (not FREE, but plenty of FUN) and more Fun this October!
Check back as more FREE Halloween events in Omaha will be added throughout the season as details become available!
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
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We Look Forward to These Events Returning: (Events TBA)
We are looking forward to the return of these fun events. These events will be updated as information becomes available.
Trunk-or-Treat at Adams Park Community Center – TBA for 2022
- Location: Adams Park Community Center, 3230 John Creighton Blvd., Omaha, NE.
Halloween Bash at Florence Community Center – TBA for 2022
- Location: Florence Community Center, 2920 Bondesson St., Omaha, NE.
