Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Omaha 2024

Celebrate Halloween in Omaha 2024 with fun events! Many events are included with admission or have a separate cost.

Find more Omaha Halloween Fun including decorated houses, scary attractions, trick-or-treat events, and more in the Halloween Fun Guide!
 

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

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• Ongoing Events
• September 30 – October 6
• October 7 – 13
• October 14 – 20
• October 21 – 27
• October 28 – 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 for guests before visiting. Thank You!

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Ongoing Events

Best Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches

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

Best Omaha Area Apple Orchards

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

Halloween Fun in Nebraska State Parks

• Enjoy a variety of Halloween Fun at Nebraska State Parks!

Thru Oct 27th – Fall at Nelson Produce Farm – Tickets Req

• Pumpkin picking, hayrack rides, and a giant hay pyramid, corn maze, and take a Hayrack ride to see the sights. Make sure you grab an apple cider slushie, apple nachos, or a warm drink from the Coffee Barn located in the Market.
• Location: Nelson Produce Farm – 10505 N 234 St. Valley, NE 68064

Oct 11th-27th – Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Indian Cave State Park 

• Halloween Scavenger Hunt – Have fun with the whole family and search the park for Halloween props with clues! Kids get a prize upon completion; adults get bragging rights!
• Location: Indian Cave State Park – 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE 68437

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September 30 – October 6

Sept 30th – Make a Fall Leaves Sensory Bottle – 11:00am – FREE

• Fall into a world of sensory delight at their make-your-own fall leaves sensory bottle event!  Let your creativity flow as you capture the beauty of autumn in a mesmerizing bottle masterpiece. It’s time to leaf your worries behind and immerse yourself in the magic of the season! This is a FREE all ages event!!  First come, first serve, while supplies last!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 2nd – Oct 31st – Falconwood Fall Film Series – Movies Start At Dusk – $5/pp, 4 and under FREE

• They are bringing you a variety of films to entertain you this fall:
  • Oct 2nd: Death Becomes Her
  • Oct 9th: Get Out
  • Oct 10th: Coco
  • Oct 11th: Beetlejuice & Edward Scissorhands
  • Oct 16th: Paranormal Activity 3
  • And More!
• Location: Falconwood Park – 905 Allied Rd, Bellevue, NE 68123

Oct 4th,5th,18th – They Aren’t That Spooky – 10:00am-11:30am – Park Entry Fee

• Some critters that get a bad rap for being spooky.  Join park naturalists at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park this October and learn to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem.  Meet at the Nature Center.
• Location: E.T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

Oct 4th – Make your own Spooky Sensory Bin – 11:00am – FREE

• Get ready to engage all your senses at our Make Your Own Spooky Sensory Bin workshop!
  Explore creepy textures, listen to spooky sounds, and discover hidden surprises. It’s a sensory experience that will give you goosebumps!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 4th – Boos & Birdies – 12:00pm – $50/pp [REGISTER]

• Cash prizes for the best-dressed consumes.  Dinner and prizes following the tournament.
• Location: Knolls Golf Course – 11630 Sahler St, Omaha, NE

Oct 4th and More – Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Movie at Dusk – 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. 4th: Hocus Pocus
• Oct. 11th: Beetlejuice
• Oct. 18th: The Pagemaster
• Oct. 25th: Dumb & Dumber
• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA

Oct 4th – Camp Fear/Nightmare Theater: Haunted Wedding Night – 6:00pm-11:00pm

• A night of family friendly movies featuring Halloween/Spooky Themed Weddings in celebration of the Spooky wedding being hosted at Elkhorn Shores
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 23301 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Oct 5th – St. Andrew’s Harvest Boutique – 9:00am-3:00pm – $2/pp

• The Harvest Boutique is a craft fair with over 60 vendors selling handmade items. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, and the Harvest Cafe – selling our famous chicken croissant sandwich and sloppy joes! All proceeds from this event are divided between world missions, local missions, and church mission needs.
• Location: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church – 15050 W Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68116

Oct 5th & 6th – Autumn Mystic Fest 2024 – FREE

• Mystic Fest is Nebraska’s biggest psychic fair with Tarot Readers, Astrology Readers, Healers, Massage Therapists, Aura Photography and venders with crystals, jewelry, candles, oils, clothing, incense and so much more!  Free admission, free parking, and family friendly.
• Location: Mid-America Center – 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Oct 5th – Halloween Tea – Times Vary – $60/pp [Reservations Req]

• Menu includes a variety of spooky cute mini treats plus some savory items
• Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE

Oct 5th – Hello Fall: 1st Sip & Shop Vendors Event – Noon-5:00pm – FREE

• Join for some hot apple cider, hourly raffle, eats and tons of shopping!!! Get ready to fall in-love with Fall
• Location: Corner of 52nd & Grand Ave, Council Bluffs, IA

Oct 5th – Glass Pumpkins Class – 1:00-4:00pm – $35/Members, $50/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Create a one-of-a-kind glass pumpkin using a technique called Pate De Verre
• Location: Gallery 92 West/Fremont Area Art Association – 92 W 6th St, Fremont, NE 68025

Oct 5th – Storybook Pumpkin Patch – 2:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Gather your family to help decorate a pumpkin for your branch’s Storybook Pumpkin Patch! Each family will receive one pumpkin to decorate as their favorite literary character. At the conclusion of the program, decorated pumpkins will be put on display at the library. Patrons will be encouraged to pick up their pumpkins the week of October 13th – 19th during open hours.
• Location: Milton R. Abrahams Branch

Oct 5th – All Hallows Eve Festival – 4:00-9:00pm – FREE (w/ Park Entry)

• This year’s annual All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend promisesfun for the entire family including hayrack rides, cookie decorating, hot dogs, and trick or treating! The public is invited to participate in fun fall activities hosted by Botna Bend Park staff and campers.
• Location: Botna Bend Park – 42926 Mahogany Rd, Hancock, IA 51536

Oct 6th – Lanoha’s Annual Fall Festival – 11:00 – 2:00pm – FREE

• An afternoon full of Family Fall Fun! Enjoy our FREE Spooky Hayrack Ride, Games, Face Painting & MORE!  Join New Orleans Sneaux for some yummy treats. Bring your fur babies and stop by to see our friends at Dog Gone Problems & 402 Woof!  A special appearance from your favorites at Greater Nebraska Ghostbusters. 
• Location: Lanoha Nurseries – 19111 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68130

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October 7 – 13

Oct 7th – Tiny Potions (Teens) – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Mix up a tiny bottle of elixir (or poison!) to keep as jewelry or a trinket.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE 68028

Oct 7th – Make a Popcorn Monster Hand – 11:00am – FREE

• Calling all little monsters! Join us at our toy store for a monstrously fun Make Your Own Popcorn Monster Hand Halloween workshop. Get ready to create deliciously spooky treats that will make your taste buds scream with delight! Then gather around for a giggle fest as we read the story “The Tickle Monser”!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 8th – Tiny Tot Fall Party & Storytime (Ages 5 and under) – 10:00am-Noon – FREE

• Celebrate fall at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center! Music & Movement will be at 10am, afterward make a craft, get the wiggles out in the gym and bounce in a bounce house! 
• Location: A.V. Sorensen Branch

Oct 11-12th – 29th Annual Haunted Hollow 

• Haunted hay rack rides, trick-or-treat, campsite decorating contests, and more fun.
• Location: Indian Cave State Park – 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE 68437

Oct 11th – Halloween Sensory Bottles – 11:00am – FREE

• Shake, rattle and roll with us into SPOOKY Season!! Discover the senses of everything eerie as we bottle up our favorite holiday!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 11th – Fun Fall Friday – 12:00pm-4:00pm – FREE

• From 12-4pm, head over to the 8th Street Plaza at Heartland of America Park for fall activities and giveaways!
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 11th & More – Creepy Carrots Escape Room – 1pm,2pm, & 3pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• The Creepy Carrots have trapped Jasper Rabbit in a box of candy! Can you solve the puzzles and clues quick enough to save Jasper Rabbit from the Creepy Carrots? Or will he eat all the candy before we can get to him? Come find out at this escape room based on the best-selling picture book “Creepy Carrots” by Aaron Reynolds. 
• Location:
  • Oct 11th – W. Clarke Swanson Branch
  • Oct 18th – Florence Branch
  • Oct 24th – A.V. Sorensen Branch
  • Oct 26th – Willa Cather Branch
  • Nov 5th – Saddlebrook Branch

Oct 11th – Add the Monster Painting – 2:00pm – FREE

• Ages 10-18 can join this painting session where they put a ghoulish twist on a pre-made painting. Perfect to hang up before Halloween!
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Oct 11th – Trunk or Treat at Antler Point Chiropractic – 6:00-7:30pm – FREE

• Join Antler Point Chiropractic for their annual TRUNK OR TREAT!!! They will be joined by TWENTY other businesses!!! Tons of candy, tons of fun for the whole family!
• Location: Antler Point Chiropractic – 3424 N 190th St, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Oct 11th – Costume Night at Cochran Park – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• 2nd annual Costume Night at Cochran Park.  Free activities include: pumpkin painting, costume dance party, light-up balloon animals, photo ops, glow kickball, glow soccer, glow football toss, outdoor movie, imagination playground, and more!  Plus, free hamburgers while supplies last, thanks to the Iowa West Foundation! Other food vendors will be on-site, with additional items available for purchase.
• Location: Cochran Park – 199 S 22nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Oct 11th – Camp Fear/Nightmare Theater: Family Spooky Classics – 6:00pm-11:00pm

• A night of family friendly movies featuring some of our Halloween favorites from the past.  Movie Tips: Our first movie is features three witches and a talking cat on a mission to prevent them from reclaiming their powers. Our second movie revolves around a recently deceased couple who haunt their former home and seek to scare away the new inhabitants. A naughty spirit offers to help but his methods create chaos.
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 23301 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Oct 11th & 12th – Whooo Dun It? at Fontenelle Forest – 6:30-8:00pm – $15/Member, $25/Non-Member – Registration Req

• After inventorying a large food order, the raptor care specialist was called away, leaving the shipment unattended. Upon her return, the boxes of quail were found to be empty! It’s up to you to identify the culprit! Hear witness testimonies, investigate the crime scene, and examine forensic clues to narrow down your list of raptor suspects. Can you find out whooo dun it?
• Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE  68005

Oct 12th – Candyland Trick or Treat at Omaha Children’s Museum – Museum Admission

• ‘Trick or Treat’ with Omaha Children’s Museum on Saturdays this October!
• Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 South 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Oct 12th & 13th – Fall Arts & Crafts Show – $6/pp, 6 and under Free

• The show is billed as one of Iowa’s largest shows, with over 200 exhibitors presenting and selling thousands of unique, handmade products.  Among the various products being sold at the show are leather goods, oak, pine and wine barrel furniture, paintings and prints, ceramics, kids teepees, wall hangings, toys, blankets, jewelry, metal art sculptures, pet products, etched and stained glass, yard and garden art, pottery, candles, clothing, quilts, aprons, pillows, doll clothes, baskets, rugs, place mats, table runners, purses, floral arrangements and wreaths, wood and metal signs, soap and lotions, emu oils and many more original products.
• Location: Mid-America Center – 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Oct 12th – Zombie Walk in Benson

• Costume Contest, post walk screening of Night of the Living Dead at Benson Theater.   Zombie Walk – Omaha is a returning Halloween tradition and a night for the undead to officially take over the city. The free Zombie Walk is a truly unique event, beginning in downtown Benson in the late afternoon and wrapping around the Benson neighborhood as night begins to fall. This is a family friendly walk, with zombies of all ages participating. Though most will be dressed in the ripped clothing, fake blood, and open sores of the typical zombie (inexpensive makeup stations available – one located at Benson Theatre!), there are also designated ‘victims’ who offer up their services in street clothing for the zombies to feast on. And keep an eye out for zombie hunters!
• Location: Downtown Benson

Oct 12th – Fall 2024 BPS Lied Activity Center Craft Fair – 9:00am-3:00pm – $5/adults

• The Lied Activity Center will be hosting their 15th craft fair for the Bellevue community. It has grown to become one of the biggest fairs in Sarpy County.  Admission fees support the scholarship fund for the Lied Activity Center.
• Location: BPS Lied Activity Center – 2700 Arboretum Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005

Oct 12th – St Andrew’s Arts and Crafts Faire – 9:00am-4:00pm – $3/pp

• A wide variety of arts and crafts, including glass fusing, quilted items, jewelry, knit & crochet, painting, handmade cards, woodcrafts, holiday items, bake sale, and more.
• Location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church – 925 S 84th St, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 12th – Zombie Fun Run/Walk – 10:00am – $5/Ages 6+, 5 and Under Free, Zombies FREE [REGISTER]

• The 2024 Two mile Zombie Fun Run! Walking is also encouraged. Meet at the Hormel Park Boat Ramp, the run/walk will begin at 10am! All participants must register.
• Location: Hormel Park – Fremont, NE

Oct 12th – BOOTiful Upcycled Art (4th-6th Grade) – 10:00am-Noon – FREE [REGISTER]

• We will have a selection of thrifted framed art prints and paintings for you to choose from or bring one of your own. Wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt because we’ll be using acrylic paint that won’t wash out of clothes!
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Oct 12th – FallFest – 10:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Celebrate the fall season with guided nature hikes, fall crafts, s’mores, archery, outdoor games, cornhole, and more!
• Location: Hummel Park Nature Center – 3033 Hummel Rd., Omaha, NE

Oct 12th – Fall Gallery Walk – 11:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Celebrating the harmonious blend of art, culture, and community spirit. Let the Gallery Walk be your doorway to inspiration, connection, and a deeper appreciation of the talent that thrives within our city. Whether you walk away with a newfound love for art, cherished memories, or a precious artwork to call your own, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
• Location: MainStreet of Fremont

Oct 12th – Family Fest as Crossroads Church – 11:00am-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

Oct 12th – Halloween Boo Bash – 1:00-5:00pm – FREE

• A frightfully fun event features trick-or-treating, enchanting characters, face painting, balloon twisters, and exciting gift card giveaways along Davenport Street! Don’t miss the free concert by the High Heel Band in the Amphitheater.  1-3: Trick or Treating, 3:00: flash mob, 3-5: Free Concert.
• Location: Village Pointe – 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.

Oct 12th – Halloween is Brewing with Fun at Mahoney State Park – 2:00-4:00pm – Park Entry Fee

• Get your spooky, silly and creative costumes on and head out to the Marina for an afternoon of Halloween happenings.  Costume parade 3 p.m., Pumpkin carving contest (winners announced at 3:45 p.m.), Naturalist activities, Halloween Games, Meal deal: Hot dog, chips, bottled water or pop for $5, S’mores kits for purchase: $2.50, Campfire.
• Location: E.T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

Oct 12th – Halloween Spooky Movie Night & Trick or Treating – 5:00pm(Trick or Treat), 7:00pm(Movie) – FREE

• Bring your families and friends to enjoy our safe and fun TRICK OR TREAT at candy stations located throughout the park. Costumes are encouraged!  Enjoy your sweets and end the night with our Spooky Movie Night on the massive screen — GHOSTBUSTERS!! Bring your own food and beverages to enjoy — TRAVELIN’ TOMS will be joining for hot/cold/frozen coffees and refreshers.
• Location: The Grove Park – 400 S 187th St, Elkhorn, NE 68002

Oct 12th – Halloween Campsite Decorating & Trick or Treating at Fremont Lakes SRA – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Come join the fun at Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area on October 12 for our Halloween campsite decorating contest and trick-or-treating! The decoration judging and trick-or-treating will both take place from 5-7 p.m. A valid park entry permit is required
• Location: Fremont State Recreation Area – 4349 State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

Oct 12th – Camp Fear/Nightmare Theater: Sinister and Spooky Places Night – 6:00pm-11:00pm

• A night of thrillers movies featuring sinister and spooky places.  Movie Tips: Our first movie is a masterful blend of horror and social commentary, something sinister is going on in that house. Our second movie, revolves around a group of friends or acquaintances who venture into a creepy cabin in a secluded location, the supernatural manipulates and torments the characters.
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 23301 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Oct 13th – Halloween Tea – Times Vary – $60/pp [Reservations Req]

• Menu includes a variety of spooky cute mini treats plus some savory items
• Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE

Oct 13th – Kids’ Pumpkin Painting – 10:00am-2:00pm – $5/pp – Register

• Kids, get your painting clothes on! A Canoyer Crew and family favorite, Kid’s Pumpkin Painting is a blast. Stop in anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to paint a pie-sized pumpkin!
• Location: Canoyer Garden Center – 11240 S 66th St, Papillion, NE

Oct 13th – Fall Kite Festival – 11:00am-4:00pm – FREE

• Let’s go fly a kite! Families are invited to join us for a free afternoon of kite-flying fun. You will see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites.  Bring your own kites to fly and a bag to collect candy from the kite candy drops, which take place throughout the event.
• Location: La Vista Soccer Complex – 7346 S 66th St, La Vista, NE

Oct 13th – ShadowFest a Fall Celebration at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Noon-3:00pm – FREE

• A Fall Celebration, for music bingo, pumpkin painting, kid’s activities, food and beverages, local dog rescues, and so much more!  With a variety of fall activities, phot-ops, local vendors, Halloween characters, and face painting, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
• Location: Shadow Lake Amphitheater – 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046

Oct 13th – No Sew Pumpkins Class – 1:30-3:30pm – $15/Members, $20/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Grab some fleece and learn how to make a stuffed pumpkin without touching a needle or thread.  This fun, family friendly workshop will make kids giggle with joy and everyone will look at fleece in a whole new way.
• Location: Gallery 92 West/Fremont Area Art Association – 92 W 6th St, Fremont, NE 68025

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October 14 – 20

Oct 14th – Decorate a Spider Pumpkin – 11:00am – FREE

• It’s going to be a pumpkin party like no other! Get ready to unleash your creativity and craft some spooktacular spider-inspired pumpkins. it’s going to be a creepy, crawly, good time crafting your very own spooky arachnid pumpkins!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 14th – Fall Family Night at Gifford Farm – 5:00pm-7:00pm – $12/pp

• An exciting evening of Fall Fun with your family at Gifford Farm! Visit with the animals, take a hayride into the forest and explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom.  Dinner of hotdog, chips, water, and s’mores included in your admission.
• Location: Gifford Farm Education Center – 700 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue, NE

Oct 15th – Spooky Rock or Tiny Pumpkin Painting – Noon-1:30pm – FREE

• Whip out your artsy skills and paint your choice of tiny pumpkin or rock!  All materials provided. No registration necessary. You do not need a library card to attend any library events.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE 68028

Oct 15th – Make It: Squishy Circuits at Do Space – 5:00-6:00 – FREE [REGISTER]

• In this innovative workshop, you’ll discover the basics of electrical circuits by crafting with squishy circuits—soft, moldable doughs that let you build, experiment, and play with electronics in a tactile and engaging way.
• Location: Do Space – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Oct 16th and more – Teen Spooky Cinema Night at Bennington Library – 6:00-7:30pm – FREE

• Select Wednesday nights in October:
  • 16th: Beetlejuice
  • 23rd: The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • 30th: Hocus Pocus
• Location: Bennington Public Library

Oct 17th – Dia de Muertos Skull Painting Workshop – Times Vary – $12/non-members, $10/members

• The calavera, meaning skull in Spanish, has become one of the most recognizable elements of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead.  Paint your own colorful, unique skull to take home.
• Location: El Museo Latino – 4701 S 25th St, Omaha, NE 68107

Oct 17th – Quaker Steak & Lube’s Trunk or Treat and Costume Contest – 4:00-9:00pm – FREE

• Dress in your best Halloween costume and join for an evening of food, fun, and frights. It’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss!  Face Painting, Costume Contest, Beer Garden, Live DJ, Spooky Games & Prizes
• Location: Quaker Steak and Lube – 3320 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs, IA

Oct 17th – La Vista Howl-O-Ween – 4:30-6:30pm – FREE

• Dress your dog in a Halloween costume and register onsite at the event to take part in a costume competition. Snap a photo of your furry friend by our fall themed backdrop. Visit various community booths and make sure to stop by the City’s booth for a giveaway and treat for your dog. Treat yourself to a free beverage, too.
• Location: Dog Park at Southwind Park – 8130 92nd Ave, La Vista, NE 68128

Oct 17th – Halloween Hysteria 2024 – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Get ready for the spookiest event of the year, as Downtown transforms into a Halloween haven for families! Join for Halloween Hysteria, an evening where goblins, ghouls, and giggles converge for a night of safe and festive trick-or-treating.
• Location: Downtown Fremont

Oct 17-20 – Ghouls & Glow at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – 7:00pm-9:30pm – Tickets Required

• This year, Ghouls & Glow is “short but extra sweet” with two weekends of family-friendly fun: October 17-20 and 24-27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night.
• Ghouls & Glow will feature spellbinding performances by Omaha Circus Arts and Omaha Street Percussion. Guests will enjoy trick-or-treat stations, carousel rides, specialty fall-themed treats and lanterns throughout the entire event footprint. Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night and the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium will be open for this event. 
• Location: 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.

Oct 18th – Mystery at Baker Street Escape Room – Times Vary – FREE [REGISTER]

• Dr. Watson is missing, and Enola Holmes and her brother Sherlock are counting on you to help unlock the secret to Watson’s disappearance! Can you solve the puzzles and clues based on the best-selling “Enola Holmes” book series by Nancy Springer in time to save Watson?
• Location:
  • Oct 12th – Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch – 2100 Reading Plz, Elkhorn, NE 68022
  • Oct 18th – Saddlebrook Branch
  • Nov 27th – W. Clarke Swanson Branch

• Oct 18th – They Aren’t That Spooky – 10:00am-11:30am – Park Entry Fee

  • Some critters that get a bad rap for being spooky.  Join park naturalists at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park this October and learn to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem.  Meet at the Nature Center.
  • Location: E.T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

Oct 18th – Fun Fall Friday – 12:00pm-4:00pm – FREE

• From 12-4pm, head over to the 8th Street Plaza at Heartland of America Park for fall activities and giveaways!
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 18th – Make Spider Cookies & Storytime – 11:00am – FREE

• A delicious arachnid morning of Spider cookie decorating, snack time followed by a story time of the book “A Very Busy Spider”!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 18th – Storybook Pumpkin Patch – 1:00-3:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Gather your family to help decorate a pumpkin for your branch’s Storybook Pumpkin Patch! Each family will receive one pumpkin to decorate as their favorite literary character. At the conclusion of the program, decorated pumpkins will be put on display at the library. All craft supplies will be included.
• Location: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch

Oct 18th – Halloween Trunk or Treat – 5:00pm-7:00pm – FREE Members

• A spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating fun at Goldfish Swim School – Sarpy County! Dress up in your favorite costume and visit decorated trunks filled with goodies. This in-person event is perfect for families looking for a safe and enjoyable way to celebrate Halloween.
• Location: Goldfish Swim School Sarpy County- 10601 South 72nd Street Papillion, NE 68046

Oct 18th – Spooky Family Swim – 5:00pm-7:00pm – FREE Members, $10/pp Non-Members

• Goldfish Swim School West is hosting a Spooky Family Swim.  Free for Members, $10 for Non members Max of $40 per Family
• Location: Goldfish Swim School West – 2502 South 133rd Plaza #102 Omaha, NE 68144

Oct 18,19,25,26 – Trunk or Treat at Wildlife Safari Park – 5:00pm-8:00pm – $30/pp

• Celebrate Halloween and create “treats” for the animals that call the trees their home. Enjoy dinner, games and a hayrack ride.  Cost is $30 per person (ages 2+) and includes dinner and all activities.
• Location: Wildlife Safari Park – 16406 N 292 St, Ashland, NE 68003

Oct 18th – Trunk or Treat at Montclair Community Center – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Put on your spookiest costume and join us for some trick-or-treating in the parking lot
• Location: Montclair Community Center – 2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha, NE

Oct 18th – Spooky Skate – 6:00-10:00pm

• Celebrate the return of spooky season with a party at the Skate Ribbon in Heartland of America Park! Join in for a frightfully fun night at The RiverFront with games, giveaways, and a costume skate night featuring all your favorite Halloween songs!  Roller Skates are available for rent at $5 for Adults and $4 for Youth.
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 18th – Spooky Spirits at Lauritzen Gardens (Ages 21+) – 6:00-10:00pm – $15/Members, $20/Non-Members

• Step into a world of boo-tanical mischief among our collection of Wicked Plants. On Friday, October 18 from 6 to 10 p.m., the garden will transform into a captivating realm of after-hours fun, foliage and SPOOKY SPIRITS. Get ready to sip on enchanting, themed cocktails amidst lush greenery and bewitching blooms. Delight in tantalizing treats from Abraham Catering, engage in playful garden games, and enjoy bone-chilling entertainment during this adults-only escapade. 
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha NE 68108

Oct 18th – Full Moon Hike: Hunter’s Moon – 6:30-8:30pm – Registration Required

• Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The event will include a bonfire and s’mores.
• Cost: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE

Oct 19th – Halloween Tea – Times Vary – $60/pp [Reservations Req]

• Menu includes a variety of spooky cute mini treats plus some savory items
• Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE

Oct 19th – 29th Annual Haunted Hollow 

• Haunted hay rack rides, trick-or-treat, campsite decorating contests, and more fun.
• Location: Indian Cave State Park – 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE 68437

Oct 19th – Floating Pumpkin Patch – 1:00-4:00pm – $5/pp [Register]

• Pick out a pumpkin from the pool patch, followed by a family swim. Register online at parks.cityofomaha.org
• Location: Montclair Community Center – 2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha, NE

Oct 19th – E.T. & Despicable Me 4 Halloween Parties with Trick-or-Treat at Marcus Theatres – $9/Ticket

• Movie Admission to E.T. or Despicable Me 4, “Trick or Treat” candy, Photo Opportunities, Fun Halloween Crafts, Games, and more!
• Locations: Marcus Movie Theatres

Oct 19th – Cass Street Trick R Treat: Annual Halloween Carnival – 9:00am-Noon – FREE

• Just like a zombie, Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat returns and tons of spooky fun awaits! Games, candy, live music and more – it’ll be a ghoul of a time for the whole family! RSVP so they know how many monster to expect.
• Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Oct 19th – Northwest Hills Craft Fair – 9:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Halloween, Fall and Christmas Crafts, Needlework, Knitting, Crochet, Garden Décor, Jewelry!  Bake Sale! Used Book Sale! Huge White Elephant Sale!
• Location: Northwest Hills Church – 9334 Fort St, Omaha, NE 68134

Oct 19th – Fontanelle Fall Fest – 10:00am-6:00pm – $10-$15

• Second annual Fall Fest! Our craft/vendor fair is returning as well as our corn maze activities. NEW this year we’ll host an Axe Throwing Contest, have a giant bounce house for the kids, a silent auction, and a fun announcement to kick off our end of year giving challenge! 
• Location: Camp Fontanelle – 9677 County Road 3, Fontanelle, NE 68044

Oct 19th – Kid’s SAL-OWEEN Party & Trunk-or-Treat – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Join the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #1 as they present their 9th Annual “Kid’s Halloween Party & Trunk or Treat”. Come play a variety of interactive games for all ages. Free Movie: “Halloweentown.” Food and Drinks will also be FREE, but Donations are welcome! Win the “Costume Contest” at 12:30 pm. 1st, 2nd & 3rd PRIZES!!!
• Location: American Legion Post #1 – 7811 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 19th – Calarosa East Fall Festival – 11:00am-4:00pm – FREE

• 2nd Annual Calarosa East Fall Festival!  Fun for the whole family!! You do not have to be a kid or have a kid, to have a BLAST!  There will be a bunch of local vendors providing FREE kids activities and giveaways (while supplies last) including: Wilda’s Confections Javi’s Tacos Omaha Know2Protect BobaFi in Omaha Mehndi By Shaleen Nebraska Realty Advanced Dental Sleep Treatment Center CourtneyAnn Photography Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc JusticeForU Shine Services Strands by Paige, Fiorella Weddings + Events, and much much more!
• Location: 5509 N 207th St, Elkhorn, NE

Oct 19th – Mister K’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat – Noon-4:00pm – FREE

• Join Mister K and a host of other friends for their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat. There will be a fire engine from 12pm – 1pm, popcorn, cotton candy, and of course CANDY! Bring the whole family out in their costumes for a family friendly and safe trick or treating event.
• Location: KPAO Community Television – 4725 F St, Omaha, NE 68117

Oct 19th – Trunk or Treat by Papillion Eagles Club – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Trunk Decor Contest, Trick or Treating, Dress up and join the fun.
• Location: 1st & Washington Streets, Papillion, NE

Oct 19th – Floating Pumpkin Patch – 1:00-4:00pm – $5/pp [Register]

• Pick out a pumpkin from the pool patch followed by a family swim!
• Location: Montclair Community Center – 2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha, NE

Oct 19th – Yayoi Kusama Polka Dot Pumpkins Class – 1:30-3:30pm – $20/Members, $25/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Yayoi Kusama is a contemporary Japanese artist who is sometimes called “the princess of polka dots”.  Learn about the principles of color, shape, and pattern, and create our own polka dot pumpkins.
• Location: Fremont Area Art Association – 92 W 6th St, Fremont, NE 68025

Oct 19th – They Aren’t That Spooky – 2:00-3:30pm – Park Entry Fee

• Some critters that get a bad rap for being spooky.  Join park naturalists at Platte River State Park on Saturdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. and learn to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem.  Meet at the Nature Center.
• Location: Platte River State Park – 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037

Oct 19th – Fungus Among Us – 2:00-3:30pm – $10/members, $18/non-members [Register]

• Have you ever noticed the vast array of mushrooms along the forest floor? Bring your hiking boots and curiosity along for a fascinating fungus hike with one of Fontenelle Forest’s Naturalist Educators, along with a member of the Nebraska Mycological Society.
• Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da – 402 Forest Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005

Oct 19th – Storybook Pumpkin Patch – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Gather your family to help decorate a pumpkin for your branch’s Storybook Pumpkin Patch! Each family will receive one pumpkin to decorate as their favorite literary character.  All craft supplies will be included.  This is a free event. First come first served.
• Location: Charles B. Washington Branch

Oct 19th – Saturday Matinee – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Head to the Council Bluffs Library for a Saturday Matinee showing of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. 
  Popcorn included!
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Oct 19th – Trunk or Treat at Candlewood Church – 3:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Get ready for a fa-BOO-lous trunk or treat where children of all ages can stuff their goodie bags full! Trunks will be decorated from fun to frightfully cute!
• Location: Candlewood Church – 5051 F Street, Omaha, NE

Oct 19th – Trunk or Treat with Siso Marial Arts – 6:00 – 7:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Music, Candy, Prizes
• Location: Siso Martial Arts – 643 N 114th St, Omaha, NE 68154

Oct 19th – Allergy-Friendly Trunk or Treat – 6:30pm – FREE

• ALL KIDS ARE INVITED for some healthy, Halloween fun!  Food-allergy kids are often left out of Halloween festivities because they can’t eat candy collected trick-or-treating. This is a food-allergy friendly event so that ALL KIDS can have fun trunk-or-treating for non-food items like stickers, tattoos, and other trinkets in lieu of candy.
• Location: Fullerton Elementary – 4711 N 138th St, Omaha, NE 68164

Oct 19th – Labyrinth in Concert – 7:30pm – Tickets Required

• Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live!
• Location: Holland Performing Arts Center – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Oct 20th – Halloween Tea – Times Vary – $60/pp [Reservations Req]

• Menu includes a variety of spooky cute mini treats plus some savory items
• Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE

Oct 20th – 2024 Omaha Hot Cider Hustle – 6:30am

• The Omaha Hot Cider Hustle, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
• Location: Lake Zorinsky

Oct 20th – Dundee Vintage Market: Fall Edition – 10:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Discover a curated selection of treasures from 12+ of the best local vintage vendors, each offering unique pieces from different decades. Dive into a world of vintage clothing, home goods, and more, all waiting to be explored and added to your collection. From retro fashion finds to one-of-a-kind decor items, there’s something for everyone at this market.
• Location: 5011 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE

Oct 20th – Growl-O-Ween 2024 – 12:00-2:00pm – $10/per dog [Register]

• Growl-O-Ween is Woof & Whiskers largest fundraiser for dogs! A $10.00 Cash Donation PER dog is required upon entry! (If you don’t bring your dog, they do still require a donation to come) Please bring cash, CASH ONLY, so that they can avoid credit card fees and donate 100% to the rescues/shelter. All donors will be given a trick or treat bag that you can trick or treat at our multiple vendors! You will go home with over $10.00 in treats/prizes! Donate more and enter our raffles and prizes!
• Location: West Parking Lot Behind Woof & Whiskers – 3506 N 147th, Omaha, NE 68116

Oct 20th – Fall Foliage Photography with MCC – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Join us for a scenic stroll capturing the vibrant hues of autumn with your digital camera or phone. The instructor will offer tips along the way to enhance your fall foliage photography experience. Let’s explore and capture nature’s colorful masterpiece together!
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 20th – Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat with the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Each October, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) provides a Halloween event for individuals with disabilities and their families to participate in sensory-friendly (no loud music) trick-or-treating fun at MMI. All are welcome and costumes are optional. Join for fun inside! This event includes accessible trick or treat stations spread throughout the first floor of MMI.
• Location: UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute – 6902 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106

Oct 20th – Bellevue Trick or Treat – 4:00-6:00pm – FREE

• Trick or Treat at participating Bellevue merchants.  This is a fun and free community event.
• Location: Downtown Bellevue on Mission Ave.

Oct 20th – Trunk or Treat at St. Thomas Lutheran Church – 6:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Bring friends for a free evening of spooktacular fun! All are welcome!
• Location: St. Thomas Lutheran Church – 17007 Q St, Omaha, NE 68135

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October 21 – 27

Oct 21st – Origami October – 10:30am-6:00pm – FREE

• Make Halloween inspired origami creations at this drop-in program. Parent participation required.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Oct 21st – Balloon Hovercraft – 2:30-3:45pm – FREE

• Hovercrafts are vehicles that go on land or water. These all-around vehicles use air to move over different landscapes. Stop in to engineer your own out of CDs and balloons! Most appropriate for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Oct 21st – Horror Writing Workshop (Teens) – 4:00-5:30pm – FREE

• Calling all aspiring horror writers! Learn the basic craft of horror writing. Discuss techniques, tips, and horror subgenres. Experiment with this spine-tingling genre. Bring your original work to share if you would like.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE 68028

Oct 21st – Bluey’s Bubble Boo Bash – 5:00pm – FREE

• Get ready to boogie with Bluey at our Bluey Bubble Boo Bash! It’s going to be a paw-some dance party with bubbles, fog, and spooky vibes. Join us for trick or treating, a costume party, and a special meet and greet with Bluey herself! Don’t miss out on this wag-tastic Halloween extravaganza!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 21st – HalloWeeRead Carnival with Gretna Public Library – 6:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Games, activities, prizes, and storytime for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families! Costumes and trick-or-treat bags encouraged! A short storytime will take place at 6:30, but you’re welcome to drop in at any time. No library card or registration required.
• Location: Gretna United Methodist Church – 11457 S. 204th St, Gretna, NE

Oct 21st – Teen Craft Night: Sugar Skulls Pop Up Cards (Teens) – 6:00-7:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Attention teens. Get your craft on during this monthly teen program. Different craft every month.
• Location: Digital Library at Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Oct 22nd – Pumpkin Painting Party – 10:00am-12:00pm – $5/pp [REGISTER]

• Join for a fun morning of pumpkin painting and enjoy some tricks and treats!
• Location: Mockingbird Hills Community Center – 10242 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127

Oct 22nd – Pumpkin Decorating Storytime – 6:30-7:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present.  At the conclusion of storytime, patrons will be provided one pumpkin to decorate. All craft supplies will be provided.
• Location: Millard Branch

Oct 23rd – Halloween in the Haymarket – 5:00-7:30pm – FREE

• It’s back again and spookier than ever! Halloween in the Haymarket is here.  Halloween in the Haymarket is a family friendly and free-to-attend event where Downtown Lincoln closes down Canopy Street and uses the Railyard and Iron Horse Park to have a giant trick-or-treat party with lots of entertainment and fun activities.  Wear your costumes, be ready to trick-or-treat with your favorite downtown businesses, and join in on all the fun. Activities include face painting, balloon artists, a live quick draw caricature artist, a dance party, and more! All free for you and your family!
• Location: The Railyard Lincoln – 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE

Oct 23rd – Dunkin’ For Pumpkins at Gretna Crossing YMCA – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE/Members, $5/Non-Members

• Join at the Gretna Crossing YMCA for their floating pumpkin patch. Families can dunk into the fun by swimming through the pool to pick out their very own floating pumpkin. Afterward, they can head to the decorating station to get creative and turn their pumpkins into spooky, silly, or colorful works of art. It’s a fun and festive way to celebrate the season with the whole family! Don’t forget your swimsuits and your artistic flair!
• Location: Gretna Crossing YMCA – 12358 S. 208th Ave, Gretna, NE 68028

Oct 23rd – Trunk or Treat at St. Andrew’s United Methodist – 6:30pm – FREE

• A fun evening of treats and activities! Invite your friends!
• Location: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church – 15050 W Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68116

Oct 23rd – Rocky Horror Picture Show – 8:00pm

• Location: Orpheum Theater

Oct 24th – Preschool Halloween Party – 10:00am – FREE

• Celebrate Halloween a few days early at the Library! This party, designed for children six years old and younger who are not in kindergarten, will feature a Halloween storytime, songs, a costume parade, crafts and more. Costumes are encouraged!
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Oct 24th – Trunk or Treat with Omni Title Services – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Come ‘trunk or treat’ at Omni Title Services office! Food Truck, goodies and of course candy!
• Location: Omni Title Services – 407 N 117th St, Omaha, NE 68154

Oct 24th – 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Location: Spectra Behavioral Health – 10820 Harney St (in Old Mill area)

Oct 24th – Westview YMCA Trunk or Treat -5:30-7:00pm – FREE 

• Come trick-or-treat at the Westview YMCA through their parking lot of trunks!
• Location: Westview YMCA – 15800 Summit Plaza, Suite A, Bennington, NE, 68007

Oct 24th – Old Towne Elkhorn Trunk or Treat  – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Elk Hills & Elkhorn Station present Olde Towne Elkhorn’s first ever Halloween Trunk or Treat.  Candy, costumes, games, hot chocolate and spooky guests!  Grab your friends, family and neighbors for a fun night in Olde Towne.  Don’t forget to wear your costumes!
• Location: Old Towne Elkhorn – 321 Elkhorn Dr, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Oct 24th – Read Your Horror Story (Teens & Adults) – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Gather around, share and listen to horror stories, drink hot chocolate, and eat candy. Storytellers must register online or with a librarian and submit their story at least one day prior to this event. Audience members are welcome to walk-in.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE 68028

Oct 24th – Halloween Fall Dance – 6:00-8:00pm – Reservation Req

• Join them for a Spook-tacular night filled with dancing and a costume party! Drinks, Snacks and a Treat will be provided. $20/Arc Member, $25/Non-Member.
• Location: Mockingbird Hills Community Center – 10242 Mockingbird Dr, Omaha, NE 68127

Oct 24th – Durham After Dark (Ages 21+) – 6:00-10:00pm – $40/Members, $50/Non-Members – [Register]

• Calling all ghouls and witches over 21! A historic and hair-raising event awaits at The Durham Museum. Delight in the first-ever Durham After Dark – a spooky soiree just for adults – on Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6-10PM, at The Durham Museum.
• Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Oct 24-27 – Ghouls & Glow at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – 7:00pm-9:30pm – Tickets Required

• This year, Ghouls & Glow is “short but extra sweet” with two weekends of family-friendly fun: October 17-20 and 24-27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night.
• Ghouls & Glow will feature spellbinding performances by Omaha Circus Arts and Omaha Street Percussion. Guests will enjoy trick-or-treat stations, carousel rides, specialty fall-themed treats and lanterns throughout the entire event footprint. Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night and the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium will be open for this event. 
• Location: 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.

Oct 25th – Fun Fall Friday – 12:00pm-4:00pm – FREE

• From 12-4pm, head over to the 8th Street Plaza at Heartland of America Park for fall activities and giveaways!
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 25th – Nelson Produce Farm Barnyard Boo – 9:00am-9:00pm – Tickets

• Put on your cutest or coolest costume and join us for our 4th Annual Barnyard Boo! Enjoy hayrack rides, pumpkin smashing, Trick-Or-Treating around the farm, exciting costume contests for all ages (including Best Family Theme), a magical performance, and plenty of delicious fall treats and goodies. 
• Location: Nelson Produce Farm – 10505 N 234 St. Valley, NE 68064

Oct 25th – Halloween Spooktacular – 9:30-11:30am – FREE

• Join the Saddlebrook Branch and the Saddlebrook Community Center for a Spooktacular event! The Community Center gym is open at 9:30am, storytime will begin at 10:30am, followed by trick-or-treating, a storywalk, craft, and more. Costumes encouraged, but not required!
• Location: Saddlebrook Library – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE

Oct 25th – Pumpkin Decorating Storytime – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present.  At the conclusion of storytime, patrons will be provided one pumpkin to decorate. All craft supplies will be provided.
• Location: South Omaha Library

Oct 25th – Make Spider Web Slime – 11:00am – FREE

• Calling all slime enthusiasts! A spooktacular Spider Web Slime event! Get ready to create your own slimy masterpiece and weave some sticky fun. Don’t miss out on this web-slinging adventure!
• Location: The Learning Express Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 25th – Hack the Holidays: Drop-In – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Create your own glowing LED shirt and also get the chance to 3D print unique holiday ornaments. Combine fashion and tech with festive creativity to light up your wardrobe and your holiday decor!
• Location: Do Space – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Oct 25th – Freaky Fun Friday at Bennington Library – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Games, Tricks, & Spooktacular Treats.  Costumes Encouraged
• Location: Bennington Public Library

Oct 25th – Halloween at the Hoff! – 4:00-10:00pm – FREE

• Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and fright at the Hoff Center’s annual Halloween Bash! This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to ensure you have a hauntingly good time.  Trick-or-Treat Stations, Costume Contest, Haunted Flashlight Gallery Tour, Live Music.
• Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center – 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Oct 25th – Remedy Health’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat – 4:30-6:00pm – FREE

• Remedy Health will be hosting their third annual Trunk or Treat Event.  They’ll have candy, prizes️, and activities for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged, and they’ll be having a Best Decorated Trunk Contest
• Location: Remedy Health – 1314 Galvin Rd. S., Bellevue, NE 68005

Oct 25th – Family Friday: Day of the Dead! – 4:30-6:30pm – FREE

• Come and learn about the traditions and culture surrounding el Dia de Los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead! Kids will get to craft a pumpkin, a flower, a candle, or a Mexican dessert out of Hey Clay to place on their offrenda at home. Plus, they’ll have hot chocolate and Mexican conchas for everyone to enjoy! It’s going to be a beautiful experience.
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St Suite 131, Omaha, NE 68118

Oct 25th – Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Patch at Living Water Church – 5:00-6:30pm – FREE

• Come enjoy an amazing evening of hotdogs, candy, farm animals, games, mazes and pumpkins galore. They’ll have a Photo Booth set up for you to capture the moment with the entire family and will be giving away pumpkins after 6pm. Dress up and let Living Water Church serve you and your family!
• Location: Living Water Church – 1623 S 15th St, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Oct 25th – Charles E Lakin YMCA Trunk or Treat -5:00-7:00pm – FREE 

• They are hosting a trick or treat event in the park for all ages. Community partners will join to help hand out treats. Some will also host games at their booths. They will have an obstacle course for kids up to 12 years of age. Costumes are encouraged (family appropriate)
• Location: Charles E Lakin YMCA – 235 Harmony St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503

Oct 25th – Baseballoween – 5:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Baseballoween returns to Werner Park for the 13th straight year! As usual, the event is free and family-friendly, as the Werner Park gates open for the Omaha Metro to celebrate a fun-filled night at the stadium!  Baseballoween will take place on Friday October 25th, from 5-8PM. The event will feature trick-or-treating, activity stations, and a family-friendly movie on the videoboard!  Costumes may not have guns or knives of any kind upon entry. Leashed dogs are welcome!
• Location: Werner Park – 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE

Oct 25th – BlueGems ABA’s Trunk or Treat – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Candy, Balloon Twisting, Games, Bounce House, Face Painting
• Location: BlueGem’s Aba – 14611 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144

Oct 25th – Stratford Elementary: Trunk or Treat & Chili Contest – 6:00pm-7:00pm – FREE

• Your trunk decorations must be contained to one parking space.  Vehicles can arrive for set up at 5:30 PM and the event starts at 6:00pm.  Vehicles cannot move or leave the parking lot until the event is over at 7:00pm.  Prizes will be awarded for: Most Decorated Trunk, Most Creative Trunk, Scariest Trunk
• Location: Stratford Elementary – 9198 N 171st St, Bennington, NE 68007

Oct 25th – Free Family Trunk or Treat at Stony Brook Church – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Trunks, games, movie, firepits with smores and more!
• Location: Stony Brook Church – 14345 Y St, Omaha, NE 68137

Oct 25-26th – Tunnel of Terror at Russell Speeder’s Car Wash – 6:00-9:00pm – Car Wash Cost

• Drive-Through Scares: Stay safe in your vehicle as you embark on a heart-pounding journey through a hair-raising haunted tunnel. Will you make it to the other side unscathed?  Your car will make it out clean.
• Locations: 
  • 15505 Spaulding Plaza, Omaha, NE 68116
  • 11818 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68154

Oct 25th – Zombie Fitness Challenge – 6:30-7:30pm – FREE (Ages 6+) [REGISTER by Oct 21st]

• Try to outrun the zombies on their challenge course.
• Location: La Vista Community Center – 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE

Oct 25th – Pumpkin Plunge at Armbrust YMCA – 6:30-8:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join for our pumpkin float event! Families will be able to participate in open swim and choose their very own pumpkin! Families will also receive a goodie bag to take home with spooky fun toys and treats!
• Location: Armbrust YMCA – 5404 S 168th St, Omaha, NE 68135

Oct 25th – Omaha Lancers Costume Party – 7:00pm – Tickets Required

• Dress up for Halloween and enter our intermission costume contest, $5 college tickets and discounted concessions
• Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena – 7300 Q St, Omaha, Nebraska 68127

Oct 26th – Dia de Muertos Skull Painting Workshop – Times Vary – $12/non-members, $10/members

• The calavera, meaning skull in Spanish, has become one of the most recognizable elements of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead.  Paint your own colorful, unique skull to take home.
• Location: El Museo Latino – 4701 S 25th St, Omaha, NE 68107

Oct 26th – 29th Annual Haunted Hollow 

• Haunted hay rack rides, trick-or-treat, campsite decorating contests, and more fun.
• Location: Indian Cave State Park – 65296 720 Rd, Shubert, NE 68437

Oct 26th – Trick or Treat with the Animals – 10:00am-3:00pm – $6/pp – Reservation Required

• Join them for the kickoff of the Trick or Treat season at Gifford Farm! Trick or Treaters can roam the farm to collect their treats. Explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, hop on a haunted hayride, meet special guest groups, indulge in food truck delights and farmer market offerings, enjoy face painting, balloons, games, and much more!  Rain Date of October 27th 12-4 pm
• Location: Gifford Farm Education Center – 700 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue, NE

Oct 26th – Millard North Makers Market Craft Fair – $3/Advance, $5/Door

• Location: Millard North – 1010 S 144th St, Omaha, NE

Oct 26th – Square Crow Days Trick or Treating Celebration: 21st Annual – 9:00-11:00 am – FREE

• Save the date for the 21st Annual Square Crow Days Trick or Treating celebration! This event welcomes everyone in surrounding communities as well as ours! The booth decorating contest is back and they look forward to another spectacularly wonderful Square Crow Days this year
• Location: Glenwood Town Square – Glenwood, IA

Oct 26th – Halloween Spooktacular at NFM – 10:00am-2:00pm 

• Location: NFM – 700 S. 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114

Oct 26th – Trick or Treat with the Animals – 10:00am-3:00pm – $6/pp – Reservation Required

• Join them for the kickoff of the Trick or Treat season at Gifford Farm! Trick or Treaters can roam the farm to collect their treats. Explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, hop on a haunted hayride, meet special guest groups, indulge in food truck delights and farmer market offerings, enjoy face painting, balloons, games, and much more!  Rain Date of October 27th 12-4 pm
• Location: Gifford Farm Education Center – 700 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue, NE

Oct 26th & 27th – Hallo-weekend – 10:00am-4:00pm – FREE for Members & 12 and under

• All weekend long, children 12 and under get in free and costumes are encouraged! Enjoy goodie bags (while supplies last), the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose and Halloween games on The Platform. Plus, the Dancing Zombies, courtesy of UNO’s The Moving Company.  Explore the museum exhibits, including The Lost World of Dragons
• Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE

Oct 26th – Boo Bazaar – 10:00am-5:30pm – $5/pp, $10/Family

• A very special Halloween themed Witches and Weirdos curated Vendor Market.  This curated maker and vendor market offers handmade products, handbags, art, decor, dolls, crafts, food and bakery items, bath and body products, crystals, jewelry, as well as a select number of other Halloween or Witchy and weird products.
• Location: Joslyn Castle – 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE

Oct 26th – 9th Annual SALoween – 11:00am-12:30pm – FREE

• A kid friendly Halloween party hosted by the Benson Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L) Squadron 112.  Come in costume and be ready to have some fun! They will have trunk or treat in the parking lot, games, and prizes.  This event is free to the public.
• Location: Benson American Legion Family Post #112 – 8904 Military Rd, Omaha

Oct 26th – Trunk or Treat: Blair PTO – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Trunk or Treat with Blair PTO in the Blair High School Parking Lot!
• Location: Blair High School – 440 N 10th St, Blair, NE 68008

Oct 26th – Flick or Treat at Downtown YMCA – 12:00-2:00pm – FREE

• A come-and-go Halloween event for families. There will be pumpkin painting, treats, and a Halloween movie to enjoy.
• Location: Downtown YMCA – 430 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE, 68102

Oct 26th – Fall Family Swim at Southwest YMCA – 12:00-2:00pm – FREE

• A good time in the pool with your family! We will be decorating pumpkins and Halloween masks in the observation room next to the pool.
• Location: Southwest YMCA – 13010 Atwood Ave., Omaha, NE, 68144

Oct 26th – Trunk or Treat at Good Shepherd – 12:00pm – FREE

• Everyone is invited to this family friendly and FREE event! All ages are welcome to DRESS UP for a parking lot full of CANDY, DECORATED CARS AND FUN!
• Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran – 1440 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE 68025

Oct 26th – Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival – Noon-4:00pm – FREE

• Hey Fremont friends! Are you looking for some free family-friendly fun this fall? Join for the Lifegate Fremont Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26th from 12pm – 4pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy free food, hayrack rides, a petting zoo, a prize drawing, and so much more! 
• Location: Lifegate Church Fremont – 2407 N. Colorado Ave., Fremont, NE

Oct 26th – Indoor Trick-or-Treat at Emanuel Lutheran Church – 1:00-2:30pm – FREE

• Join as they hand out goodies to trick-or-treaters. They will plan their event inside due to the unpredictable weather at the end of October in Iowa. This event is held as a safe option for trick or treating and is handicap accessible. All are welcome!
• Location: Emanuel Lutheran Church – 2444 N Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Oct 26th – Halloween Party! – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Annual Halloween Party (because it’s the best holiday).  Costumes are encouraged. Bring the littles! We will have treat bags for kiddos in costumes.  They will also have a small variety of spooky cute treats for you to snack on, no purchase necessary. The bakery will be stocked with the usual if you wish to purchase some items while there.
• Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE

Oct 26th – JUNK IN THE TRUNK 2025 | Bridge Church Trunk-or-Treat – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Trick-or-Treating: Walk from trunk to trunk to collect candy and treats from creatively decorated cars.  Games & Activities: Enjoy fun games and activities for all ages.  Costume Contest: Wear your best costume for a chance to win exciting prizes.
• Location: Conestoga Elementary School – 2115 Burdette St, Omaha, NE 68110

Oct 26th – Storybook Pumpkin Patch – 2:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Gather your family to help decorate a pumpkin for your branch’s Storybook Pumpkin Patch! Each family will receive one pumpkin to decorate as their favorite literary character. At the conclusion of the program, patrons are welcome to take their decorated pumpkin home.
• Location: Downtown Branch

Oct 26th – They Aren’t That Spooky – 2:00-3:30pm – Park Entry Fee

• Some critters that get a bad rap for being spooky.  Join park naturalists at Platte River State Park on Saturdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. and learn to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem.  Meet at the Nature Center.
• Location: Platte River State Park – 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037

Oct 26th – Habitat Hikes: Nature Center – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE/Members, $15/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join their naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems!  Habitat Hikes will be held monthly, as they visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season.
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE

Oct 26th – Halloween Bag Decorating with MCC – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Participants will enjoy a fun Halloween activity where they personalize their Halloween bag for trick-or-treating. Participants can then bring their bags to the RiverFront’s ‘It’s Fall Y’all” celebration. Parents must complete a waiver from at mccneb.edu/ceforms
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 26th – 5th Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk – 2:00-4:30pm – $10/pp (16+)

• You’ll see the changing forest in a whole new light after this Halloween hike! Take part and examine how folklore can deepen your relationship with the forest and prairie. Learn about the plant, animal, and mineral communities of the Loess Hills and their significance in the seasonal folklore associated with Halloween. If time allows, we’ll return to the lodge for a demonstration of some of the items and techniques discussed on the hike.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

Oct 26th – Treats on the Street Historic Dundee – 2:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Join the Dundee Merchants Association Saturday, October 28th, from 2-5 pm, for a day of trick of treating before Halloween.  Participating local businesses will offer delightful treats for your little ghouls and goblins. Don’t miss out on the frightful fun – it’s the perfect way to enjoy safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating and create unforgettable memories! We’ll be waiting for you, ready to share the Halloween spirit and sweets. See you there!
• Location: Historic Dundee

Oct 26th – Costume Contest at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – 3:15pm check in – Tickets Required

• Calling all ghosts, pumpkins, werewolves and superheroes! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is excited to host our SECOND ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST! Join the fun and dress to impress with prizes that include Skinny Bones gift cards and season passes for our 2025 season!
• Location: Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – 3935 NE-133, Blair, NE 68008

Oct 26th – Trunk or Treat at Sherwood Plaza – 4:00-6:00pm – FREE

• DOOR PRIZES, CANDY, FUN, Free Bags to 1st – 500 kids, Halloween Backdrop for Photos, Bounce House.
• Location: Sherwood Plaza – 2707 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Oct 26th – Neighborhood Fall Fest 2024 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – FREE

• Bring the whole family out for fun, food and fellowship at the Neighborhood Fall Fest!  Food Trucks, Apple Cider, Games, Pumpkins, Hay Rides.
• Location: Life.Church Omaha – 20710 Gold Circle, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Oct 26th – It’s Fall Y’all! – 4:00-8:30pm – FREE

• The annual It’s Fall Y’all event with trick-or-treat stations, activities and a movie! More information coming soon!
• Location: Heartland of America Park

Oct 26th – Halloween High Tea at Master’s Hand – 4:30am-6:30pm – $55/pp [Reservation Required]

• Just when you think your days of dressing up are over … think again! Scary or spunky or crafty, we want all you boooootiful ghouls and guys to join us for a spectacular evening of spooky and delicious foods, sweets and all things tea! Reservations a must for this event. Call 402-374-2003
  $55 per person. Tax and tip included.
• Location: Master’s Hand – 3599 County Road F, Tekamah, NE. (about 50 minutes North of Omaha)

Oct 26th – Trunk or Treat at Metro Stars Gymnastics – 5:00pm-7:00pm – FREE

• FREE community Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 26th.  All ages are welcome and can participate at any of our three gym locations.
• Locations:
  • Metro Stars in Elkhorn – 3706 203rd St, Omaha, NE 68130
  • Metro Stars in Papillion – 11153 Cumberland Dr, Papillion, NE 68046
  • Metro Stars on Maple – 14925 Evans Plaza, Omaha, NE 68116

Oct 26th – Trunk or Treat at Citylight West – 5:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat in partnership with Franklin Booster Club. This is a family friendly event with food, bounce houses, live animals, lots of candy, and more! 
• Location: Citylight West Council Bluffs – 3200 Avenue C, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Oct 26th – Fall Fest at Beautiful Savior – 5:00-8:30 – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join for this FREE family-friendly evening of games, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of candy! Put on your favorite Halloween costume, and come enjoy a wonderful time with your church family. We’re excited to create fun memories together at Fall Fest! 
• Location: Beautiful Savior Church – 7706 S. 96th St. LaVista, NE 68128

Oct 26th – Bewitched Boardwalk at Fontenelle – 6:00-8:00pm – $15/Members, $25/Non-Members [Register]

• Feel that shiver in your bones? It’s the Bewitched Boardwalk! Join us October 26 6:00-8:00 p.m. to trick–or–treat, make spine–tingling smores, and play ghoulish games. Our animal ambassadors won’t be in costume, but you can be.
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE

Oct 26th – Live in Hauntcert (Halloween Concert) – 7:00-8:30pm

• Hauntcert (Halloween Concert) Come join use for some spooky themed tunes!
• Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Oct 27th – Mystery at Baker Street Escape Room – Times Vary – FREE [REGISTER]

• Dr. Watson is missing, and Enola Holmes and her brother Sherlock are counting on you to help unlock the secret to Watson’s disappearance! Can you solve the puzzles and clues based on the best-selling “Enola Holmes” book series by Nancy Springer in time to save Watson?
• Location:
  • Oct 12th – Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch – 2100 Reading Plz, Elkhorn, NE 68022
  • Oct 18th – Saddlebrook Branch
  • Nov 27th – W. Clarke Swanson Branch

Oct 27th – Ghoulish Garden Adventure – Noon-4:00pm – $9-15/Non-Members, FREE/Members

• Just in time for Halloween, experience a Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens. 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 Stations
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha NE 68108

Oct 27th – Doggy Days of Fall: Costume Contest – 12:00-4:00pm – $10/Dog

• Dogs Must be Friendly and on a leash at all times.  Net proceeds from the Parade go to The Nebraska Humane society.
• Location: Ditmars Orchard- 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Oct 27th – Trick or Treat by Bennington Jaycees – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Trick-or-Treat with community businesses, clubs, athletics, and organizations
• Location: Bennington Elementary Gym

Oct 27th – Symphony Spooktacular – 2:00pm – $15/Ticket

• Get ready to explore ghost stories from around the world with the Omaha Symphony, starting with the Legend of the Ghost Light in our very own concert hall! From the scary to the silly, we’ll hear spirits from Japan, visit the Wailing Woman La Llorona in Mexico, beware the fairies in Ireland, and steer clear of the witches in Germany. Costumes are encouraged – and come early for the lobby activities!
• Location: Holland Center – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Oct 27th – Trunk or Treat at Granary Green – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Decorate your Trunk and join to create a safe Halloween for all to enjoy!
• Location: The Granary Green – 7401 Main St, Ralston, NE 68127

Oct 27th – Old Market Witches Walk 2024 – 2:00-8:00pm – FREE

• A bewitching new tradition where we transform the historic Old Market into a town filled with witches!  Put on your best witch hat, grab your broom, and join the fun as local businesses host witchy-themed activities, specials, and events throughout the day. Dress up and roam the cobblestone streets for a chance to win one of our costume competitions, including Best Hat, Best Broom, Best Witch.  
• Location: Old Market Omaha

Oct 27th – Trunk or Treat at First Presbyterian Church – 3:00-5:00pm – FREE

• First Presbyterian Church Omaha invites you to our Annual Trunk-or Treat, October 27th, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot behind the church. Kids of all ages are welcome to wear a fun costume and trick-or-treat. Join us for an afternoon full of decorated cars, candy and fun.
• Location: First Presbyterian Church – 34th & Farnam

Oct 27th – Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at FUMC-Omaha – 3:00-6:00 – FREE

• They’ll have many of the same activities they’ve had in previous years, and might even have new and exciting ones. They will hold it outside unless the weather is cold or rainy in which case they will move it inside
• Location: First United Methodist Church-Omaha – 7020 Cass St, Omaha, NE

Oct 27th – Photos with Santa at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – 3:00-7:00pm – Tickets Required

• Come take a family photo with Santa (beat the mall lines) while enjoying the final fall festivities at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, all in one day!
• Location: Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – 3935 NE-133, Blair, NE 68008

Oct 27th – Trunk or Treat by King of Kings – 4:00-6:00pm – FREE

• Come celebrate Halloween King of Kings way! Kids of all ages are welcome to wear a fun costume and trick or treat from various vehicles in their parking lot on our Northwest Omaha campus. They’ll also have fun games and prizes, so invite your friends and family to this free event!
• Location: Concordia Junior/Senior High School – 15656 Fort St, Omaha, NE 68116