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

Check back as more 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 as details may change.

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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 – 10/13 – 10/30

Fun activities like Boo Bash, Trunk-or-treat, Pumpkin Plunge, and more.

Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/13 – 10/31

Many events, including Halloween parties, a Haunted House, spooky science, Jeff Quinn’s spooky magic show, crafts, Halloween Fun Fest, and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

Halloween Events in Nebraska State Parks – 10/6 – 10/30

Celebrate Halloween at many Nebraska State Parks.

Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/29 – 10/31

EXHIBIT OPENING: September 29 – the first 200 children visiting the experience receive a spooktacular stuffed animal!
The not-so-scary haunted house will a NEW maze and scavenger hunt, plus some familiar favorites will have a new twist to them. Included with regular admission or membership.

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October 1 – 7

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

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Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/29 – 10/31

The not-so-scary haunted house will a NEW maze and scavenger hunt, plus some familiar favorites will have a new twist to them. Included with regular admission or membership.

October Fright Nights at Marcus Theatres – 10/4 – 10/27 (10 p.m.), $5

Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- 10/4-10/6 – The Shining
- 10/11-10/13 – Candyman
- 10/18-10/20 – IT
- 10/25 – 10/27 – The Exorcist

Howl-O-Ween Safari at Wildlife Safari Park – 10/5 – 10/6

Hayrack ride, campfire BBQ dinner and marshmallow roast, Halloween costume parade, and Halloween-themed games. Cost for Wildlife Safari Park members is $20 and non-members is $25; VIP passes are also available. 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.

DC vs. Marvel Family Date Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/5 (5 – 8 p.m.)

Participate in superhero-themed activities and crafts. Costumed characters will be roaming the museum. Costumes is encouraged. All activities are included with regular museum admission and are free for members.

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October 8 – 14

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

Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/29 – 10/31

The not-so-scary haunted house will a NEW maze and scavenger hunt, plus some familiar favorites will have a new twist to them. Included with regular admission or membership.

October Fright Nights at Marcus Theatres – 10/4 – 10/27 (10 p.m.), $5

Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- 10/4-10/6 – The Shining
- 10/11-10/13 – Candyman
- 10/18-10/20 – IT
- 10/25 – 10/27 – The Exorcist

Halloween Family Swim at Mockingbird Hill – 10/12 (7 – 9 p.m.); $1

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

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Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/13 – 10/31

Many events, including Halloween parties, a Haunted House, spooky science, Jeff Quinn’s spooky magic show, crafts, Halloween Fun Fest, and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

Nebraska Furniture Mart Halloween 5K – 10/13 (8:30 a.m.)

Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. There will be a costume contest, age bracket medals, and fun activities for the kids! Register by September 30th to receive a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt, race bib and finisher medal.
Location: Nebraska Furniture Mart, Flooring Warehouse Parking lot, 700 S. 72nd St., Omaha.

Goosebumps 2 Family Party at Marcus Theatres – 10/13 & 10/14 (10 a.m. – noon), FREE (Movie admission sold separately.)

Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
- Celebrate the opening of the new film! Activities include Cotton Ball Ghost Crafts, Make-Your-Own Tissue Paper Candy Corn, coloring and activity sheets, prize giveaway, free snacks, and more!

Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10/13 & 10/20 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE (RSVP requested)

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

Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/13, 10/14, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/26, 10/27 & 10/28; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m., except 10/28: 5:55 – 6:55 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.
Purchase tickets in advance online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.

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October 15 – 21

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

See more FREE Halloween Events here!

Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/29 – 10/31

The not-so-scary haunted house will a NEW maze and scavenger hunt, plus some familiar favorites will have a new twist to them. Included with regular admission or membership.

Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/13 – 10/31

Many events, including Halloween parties, a Haunted House, spooky science, Jeff Quinn’s spooky magic show, crafts, Halloween Fun Fest, and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

October Fright Nights at Marcus Theatres – 10/4 – 10/27 (10 p.m.), $5

Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- 10/4-10/6 – The Shining
- 10/11-10/13 – Candyman
- 10/18-10/20 – IT
- 10/25 – 10/27 – The Exorcist

Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/13, 10/14, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/26, 10/27 & 10/28; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m., except 10/28: 5:55 – 6:55 p.m.), FREE

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.
Purchase tickets in advance online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.

Tricks & Treats at Westwood Plaza – 10/19 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

3rd annual Tricks & Treats family event at Westwood Plaza! Participating tenants will provide treats to children from 6 – 8 p.m. Plus, magic mirror photos booths and some surprise visitors.
Location: Westwood Plaza, 120th & W. Center Rd.

Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10/13 & 10/20 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE (RSVP requested)

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

Trick-or-Treat with the Animals of Gifford Farm – 10/20 (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 per trick or treater (adults accompanying child are free).

3rd Annual SALoween Party – 10/20, (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.

Monster’s Masquerade at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/20 (6 – 9 p.m.), $20-$35

Monster’s Masquerade is a family-friendly costume ball featuring a night of play, live music, and dancing, and monster-themed fun! Encounter delightful monsters and creatures throughout the museum, including minions, snakes and spiders with Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, a Feed The Monster game, and a not-so-scary seasonal exhibit, Cobweb Castle, featuring a new design with a maze! Activities include face painting, glitter tattoos, monster slime making, dancing, and more!

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October 22-28

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

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Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/29 – 10/31

The not-so-scary haunted house will a NEW maze and scavenger hunt, plus some familiar favorites will have a new twist to them. Included with regular admission or membership.

Omaha Public Library Halloween Events – 10/13 – 10/31

Many events, including Halloween parties, a Haunted House, spooky science, Jeff Quinn’s spooky magic show, crafts, Halloween Fun Fest, and more at Omaha Public Libraries.

The Great Hall-oween Haunt at The Durham Museum – 10/23 (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.
This special event is included with museum admission and free for members.

Healthy Trick-or-Treat Nights at Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/23 & 10/30 (5:30 – 8 p.m.)

Put on your costumes and head to the museum for a night of indoor trick-or-treating (while supplies last). Once you’re done collecting your healthy or non-food goodies, play throughout the museum. Included with regular museum admission.

Spooktacular – 10/23 (6 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE

Enjoy slightly scary stories in the library, then trek over to the Community Center Gym for bounce house, crafts, games, snacks, and treats. Visit the Senior Center for a friendly game of BINGO. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
Location: Florence Branch Library, 2920 Bondesson St.

Halloween Tricks and Treats Night – 10/25 (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 St.

Haunted Trails Party – 10/25 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

Costume contest, haunted trails, Food, and lots of candy and fun!
Location: Adams Park Community Center, 3230 John Creighton Blvd.

October Fright Nights at Marcus Theatres – 10/4 – 10/27 (10 p.m.), $5

Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- 10/4-10/6 – The Shining
- 10/11-10/13 – Candyman
- 10/18-10/20 – IT
- 10/25 – 10/27 – The Exorcist

Jeff Quinn’s Spooky Magic Show – 10/26 (2 – 2:45 p.m.), FREE

This fun, family-friendly magic show will contain spooky, but not scary tricks, lots of audience participation and age-appropriate humor for both kids and adults.
Location: Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, 5111 N. 90th St.

Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/13, 10/14, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21, 10/26, 10/27 & 10/28; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m., except 10/28: 5:55 – 6:55 p.m.), FREE

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.
Purchase tickets in advance online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free.

Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Night at Westroads Mall – 10/26 (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. (While supplies last.) Children will then be invited to trick-or-treat inside the mall at the various participating retailers.

Planes, Trains & Autos at the SAC Aerospace Museum – 10/27 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Learn about various modes of transportation. The event will feature aircraft, hotrods and muscle cars, sports cars, and interactive 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.

Superhero Day During Planes, Trains & Autos at the SAC Aerospace Museum – 10/27 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Wear your costume to trick-or-treat around various autos on display, and enjoy family fun with the Planes, Trains, & Autos event and the superheroes.
Planes, Trains & Autos and Super Hero Day are included in the cost of general admission and are free for Museum members.

Omaha’s Great Pumpkin Festival at Village Pointe – 10/27 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.); FREE

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

Saddlebrook Spooktacular – 10/27 (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE (Registration required)

Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. Bring your camera for photo opportunities. Activities include trick-or-treat stations, a fun craft, “spooky” scavenger hunt, and storytime, and the Community Center gym will be open with toys and bounce.
Location: Saddlebrook Branch Library, 14850 Laurel Ave.

Benson Boo Bash – 10/27 (10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE

Trick-or-Treat up and down Main Street. Bring a bag for collecting candy. Adults and kids are invited to dress in costume. The Benson Center will have free popcorn and juice, and guests can enjoy a bounce house and games in the gym.
Location: Benson Community Center, 6008 Maple St.

Trunk-&-Treat at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – 10/27 (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, 201 S. 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE.

UNO Mav Kids Halloween Party – 10/27 (1 – 4 p.m.), FREE

Carnival-style activities aimed for children ages 8 and younger. Games, photobooth, door prizes, wellness vendors, and a stage show with Wildlife Encounters at 2:30 p.m.
Collecting non-perishable food items for the Omaha Food Bank, towels and blankets for the Town and Country Humane Society, and new or genlty loved stuffed animals for the Mav Kids Teddy Bear Tuesdays program that collects stuffed animals for children at local family shelters and local hospitals.

Haunted House – 10/27, (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE (Registration required)

Walk through a haunted house designed by the members of the Teen Advisory Board. It will be dark and there will be stations in the haunted house that will be interesting and fun!
Location: Millard Branch Library, 13214 Westwood Ln.

YMCA Trunk-or-Treat – 10/27 (4:30 – 6 p.m.), FREE

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

Trick-or-Treat in the Forest at Fontenelle Forest – 10/27 (4 – 7 p.m.)

Kids will enjoy an epic leaf pile, crafts, s’mores and cocoa, and, of course, trick or treating with woodland creatures along our 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 – 10/27 (5 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE

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

Symphony Spooktacular: Out of This World – 10/28 (2 p.m.)

Celebrate Halloween in costume with music from your favorite space adventures, including Star Wars, Star Trek, and more.

Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens – 10/28 (12 – 4 p.m.), $5-$10

Explore a variety of educational and fun activity stations throughout the garden. Learn about the mysteries of nature, get up close and personal with the amazing creatures that make the fall so festive, and make your very own crafts to take home. Trick-or-treat at activity stations throughout the garden. Activities are included with paid garden admission of $10 for adults and $5 for children 6-12.

Old Towne Bellevue Trick-or-Treat – 10/28 (4 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE

Trick-or-Treat the Streets of Olde Towne Bellevue.

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October 29 – 31

Cobweb Castle at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 9/29 – 10/31

The not-so-scary haunted house will a NEW maze and scavenger hunt, plus some familiar favorites will have a new twist to them. Included with regular admission or membership.

Tiny Tots Halloween Party – 10/30 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE

Listen to spooky stories, make a craft, and get the wiggles out in the gym and bounce house.
Location: A.V. Sorensen Branch Library, 4808 Cass St.

Healthy Trick-or-Treat Nights at Omaha Children’s Museum – 10/23 & 10/30 (5:30 – 8 p.m.)

Put on your costumes and head to the museum for a night of indoor trick-or-treating (while supplies last). Once you’re done collecting your healthy or non-food goodies, play throughout the museum. Included with regular museum admission.

Halloween Fun Fest – 10/31 (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE

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

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

Treat-or-treating, hayrack rides, spooky tent (merry, not scary!), and free hot dogs.
Location: La Vista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd., LaVista

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More Fun to Come!

Nobbies Haunt Fair – TBA (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.

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

Monster Mash, witches brew, ghoulish goodies, and decorate a Halloween bag. $TBA 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 TBA (10 a.m.), $TBA

Participating local Marcus Theaters are Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple) and Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue.
- October TBA: TBA
- October TBA: TBA (Trick-or-Treat Costume Party 10/21 at 9 a.m. before the movie with crafts, games, snacks and more.)
- October TBA: TBA

Tricks for Treats for Dogs – TBA (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 – TBA (3 – 9 p.m.)

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

GO! Kids’ Gym Halloween Party – TBA (3 – 5 p.m.)

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

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

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

Trick-or-Treat at The Wonder Nook – TBA (1 – 3 p.m.), $TBA

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.

A Spooky Good Time: Trunk-or-Treat – TBA (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.

Trunk-or-Treat with Chronos & SkateDaze – TBA (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 St.

Trunk-or-Treat at Sarpy Community YMCA – TBA (6 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE

Free fun family event with trick-or-treating at the trunks through the parking lot. Afterward, 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.

Monster Mash Bash at Oak View Mall – TBA (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.

Stormy’s Baseballoween Bash – TBA (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

Make-A-Wish Fall Festival – TBA (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), $5

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 – TBA (12 – 2 p.m.), $3

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

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