Celebrate Halloween in Omaha with fun events including special costume events, trick-or-treating, dance competitions, costume contests, games, crafts, treats, and more!

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

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Ongoing Events

Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes

• Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Hayrides are favorite Fall family activities. Choose from a variety of Pumpkin Patches in the Omaha Area!

Omaha Area Apple Orchards

• Picking apples is a favorite Fall tradition. Choose from a variety of Apple Orchards in the Omaha Area!

Halloween Events at Omaha Community Centers – 10/14 – 10/28

• Fun activities like Owl prowl, Trunk-or-treat, Halloween skate, and more.

Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/11 – 10/31

• Many events, including parties, storytimes, crafts and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

Halloween Events in Nebraska State Parks – 10/13 – 10/30

• Celebrate Halloween at many Nebraska State Parks.

Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/30 – 10/31/2017

• The annual Halloween tradition, Cobweb Castle, will be at the Museum September 30 through October 31. Included with regular admission or membership.

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October 2 – 8

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Villains Takeover! at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/6, (5 – 8 p.m.)

• The museum stays open late on the first Friday of every winter month. Arrive early to play in the museum, and then enjoy themed activities inspired by pop culture villains starting at 5 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Family costume contest. Included with museum admission.

Haunted Safari at Wildlife Safari Park – 10/6 – 10/7

• Hayrack ride, BBQ sandwich supper, roast marshmallows and play games. Cost for Wildlife Safari Park members is $18 and non-members is $23. Reservations are required. Children 2 and under are free. Event cost does not include general Wildlife Safari Park admission during the operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Super Hero Day at the SAC Aerospace Museum – 10/7 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

• Meet, take pictures with, and collect autographs from Wonderful Woman and Spider Guy. Plus, kids can create their own super hero cape. Come in costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat around various stations at the Museum.
• Planes, Trains, and Autos and Super Hero Day are included in the cost of general admission and are free for Museum members.
• Enter to WIN four passes to Super Hero Day during Planes, Trains, & Autos event on October 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contest ends on October 1, 2017.

Planes, Trains & Autos at the SAC Aerospace Museum – 10/7 – 10/8

• A two-day event intended to educate Museum guests on various modes of transportation. The event will feature aircraft, unique muscle cars along with rare autos, and several model train displays throughout the Museum.
• Planes, Trains, and Autos and Super Hero Day are included in the cost of general admission and are free for Museum members.

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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Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/11 – 10/31

• Many events, including parties, storytimes, crafts and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

Halloween Party at The Wonder Nook – 10/13 (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.), $12

• Monster Mash, witches brew, ghoulish goodies, and decorate a Halloween bag. $12 per crafter, Suitable for ages 18 months – 5 years old. Costumes encouraged. Email Tina at: create@thewondernook.com to save your seat.

Kids Dream No-So-Scary Halloween Series at Marcus Theatres – Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10/13 – 10/29, (10 a.m.), $3

• Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
• Print off 2 FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Halloween Series courtesy of American Family Insurance here!
  • October 13 – 15: Monsters vs. Aliens
  • October 20 – 22: Shrek (Trick-or-Treat Costume Party 10/21 at 9 a.m. before Shrek with crafts, games, snacks and more.)
  • October 27 – 29: The Book of Life

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.

Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/14, 10/15, 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/27, 10/28 & 10/29; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)

• See free-flying bats or nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle. The evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, trick-or-treating and fun interactive activities. Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission. Exhibits open for Spooktacular include: Lied Jungle®, Kingdoms of the Night®, Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion.
• Purchase tickets in advance for $8.95 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® members or $9.95 per person for non-members online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.

Tricks for Treats for Dogs – 10/15 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

• Dog Costume Contest & Trick or Treating. $5 donation per dog.
• Location: Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St, Omaha.

Cold Stone Screamery Halloween Party – 10/15 (3 – 9 p.m.)

• Wear your Halloween costume to enjoy a special Buy one like it creation, get one free.

 

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October 16 – 22

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Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/11 – 10/31

• Many events, including parties, storytimes, crafts and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

Healthy Trick-or-Treat Nights at Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/17 & 10/24, (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

• Come in costume and collect healthy treats at various stations throughout the Museum, get your picture taken with characters, and enjoy a safe and fun night of play. Included with regular museum admission.

Kids Dream No-So-Scary Halloween Series at Marcus Theatres – Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10/13 – 10/29, (10 a.m.), $3

• Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
• Print off 2 FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Halloween Series courtesy of American Family Insurance here!
  • October 13 – 15: Monsters vs. Aliens
  • October 20 – 22: Shrek (Trick-or-Treat Costume Party 10/21 at 9 a.m. before Shrek with crafts, games, snacks and more.)
  • October 27 – 29: The Book of Life

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.

Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/14, 10/15, 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/27, 10/28 & 10/29; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)

• See free-flying bats or nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle. The evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, trick-or-treating and fun interactive activities. Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission. Exhibits open for Spooktacular include: Lied Jungle®, Kingdoms of the Night®, Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion.
• Purchase tickets in advance for $8.95 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® members or $9.95 per person for non-members online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.

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.

Trick or Treat at Fontenelle Forest – 10/21, (4 – 7 p.m.)

• The young kiddos will enjoy an epic leaf pile, crafts, s’mores and cocoa, and trick or treating with woodland creatures along their ADA wheelchair certified boardwalk. Cost: $5 for members / $15 for non-members (Free for children under 2 years old).

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.

Trick-or-Treat with the Animals of Gifford Farm – 10/21, (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), $5

• Trick-or-treating, animals, and fun farm games,and a hayride as you trick-or-treat in each of the barns and pens. Admission: $5.00 per trick or treater (adults accompanying child are free). Includes ticket for hayride. Cash or check only.

YMCA Trunk or Treat – 10/21, (4 – 6 p.m.)

• Annual Trunk or Treat. Location: Chick-Fil-A, 6310 N 72nd St, Omaha.

Halloween Monster Mash Run and Walk – 10/22

• Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital & Medical Center’s HEROES childhood obesity treatment program. Enjoy vendors and interactive activities on site, including tours of Children’s ambulance, face painting, balloon art, music and more. Halloween costumes are welcome. Prizes awarded for best adult, child and family costume.

Symphony Spooktacular: Superheroes! – 10/22, (2 p.m.)

• Celebrate Halloween in character with music from favorite superhero movies. A hint of spookiness and a spirit of good fun await, plus trick-or-treating and magical surprises.

GO! Kids’ Gym Halloween Party – 10/22, (3 – 5 p.m.)

• Wear your costumes, play, make and take trick or treat bag, treats, and more. Free for GO! Kids’ Gym Members. $9 per child for non-members.

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October 23-31

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Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/11 – 10/31

• Many events, including parties, storytimes, crafts and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

The Great Hall-oween Haunt at The Durham Museum – 10/24, (5 – 8 p.m.)

• Come in costume and trick-or-treat with historical characters throughout the museum. Make a craft, take a tour of the Haunted Train and the Cobweb Caboose, play games, spooky experiments, and a performance by UNO’s The Moving Company and a costume conga line.

Healthy Trick-or-Treat Nights at Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/17 & 10/24, (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

• Come in costume and collect healthy treats at various stations throughout the Museum, get your picture taken with characters, and enjoy a safe and fun night of play. Included with regular museum admission.

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.

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.

Halloween Safe Night at Papillion-La Vista South High School – 10/26 (6 – 8 p.m.)

• Costume contest, treat or treat lane, game booths, bounce houses and activities for all ages. Canned food donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the Sarpy County Food Pantry.

Kids Dream No-So-Scary Halloween Series at Marcus Theatres – Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10/13 – 10/29, (10 a.m.), $3

• Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
• Print off 2 FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Halloween Series courtesy of American Family Insurance here!
  • October 13 – 15: Monsters vs. Aliens
  • October 20 – 22: Shrek (Trick-or-Treat Costume Party 10/21 at 9 a.m. before Shrek with crafts, games, snacks and more.)
  • October 27 – 29: The Book of Life

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.

Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/14, 10/15, 10/20, 10/21, 10/22, 10/27, 10/28 & 10/29; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)

• See free-flying bats or nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle. The evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, trick-or-treating and fun interactive activities. Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission. Exhibits open for Spooktacular include: Lied Jungle®, Kingdoms of the Night®, Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion.
• Purchase tickets in advance for $8.95 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® members or $9.95 per person for non-members online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.

Trunk or Treat at Sarpy Community YMCA – 10/27, (6 – 7:30 p.m.)

• Free fun family event with trick or treating at the trunks through the parking lot. Afterwards, venture inside for more fun activities for all ages. Open to all member and the community. Register at the Welcome Center or online at sarpy.metroymca.org.

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.

Halloween Family Swim at Mockingbird Hill – 10/27, (7 – 9 p.m.), $1

• Come have some Halloween fun in the pool. Appropriate swim attire must be worn for admission. Location: 10242 Mockingbird Drive.

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.

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.

Benson 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.

Make-A-Wish Fall Festival – 10/28, (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

• For a $5 donation to Make-A-Wish, you can enjoy a variety of fun family activities. Location: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 31st Avenue & Farnam Street.

Halloween Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – 10/28, (12 – 2 p.m.), $3

• $3 for admission, skating, skate rental, snacks, trick or treating, and more.

Trunk & Treat at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – 10/28 (1 – 3 p.m.)

• There will be Halloween activities, a parade of costumes and pumpkin painting. A Park Entry Permit is required.
• Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, Fort Calhoun, NE.

Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens – 10/29, (12 – 4 p.m.), $5-$10

• Come to the garden in costume and explore the visitor and education center and the garden, and enjoy trick or treating at twelve different activity stations throughout the garden. Included with admission.

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 The Wonder Nook – 10/29 (1 – 3 p.m.), $7

• Kids can wear their costume, make a craft, and trick-or-treat at non-scary stations. $7 per trick-or-treater, suitable for ages 1-12. This is an allergy-free event.

UNO Mav Kids Halloween Party –  10/29, (1 – 4 p.m.)

• Carnival style activities aimed for children ages 8 and younger. They will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Omaha Food Bank, towels and blankets for the Town and Country Humane Society, and new or gently loved stuffed animals for the Mav Kids Teddy Bear Tuesdays program that collects stuffed animals for children at local family shelters and local hospitals. The event will be at the SAPP Fieldhouse this year.

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.

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

• Trick or Treat the Streets of Olde Towne Bellevue.

Trunk or Treat with Chronos & SkateDaze – 10/29, (5 – 7 p.m.)

• Along with trunk or treating, there will be a few games with prizes as well as specials in the store and a drawing. Location: Chronos Specialty Auto Works, 3712 S. 132nd Street, Omaha.

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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