Celebrate Halloween in Omaha with fun events! Many events are included with admission or have a separate cost.
Check back as more Halloween events in Omaha will be added throughout the season as details become available.
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
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PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
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!
Ghouls & Glow at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – October 8 – 10 and 15 – 30, Tickets available for purchase online or at the Zoo
- Lanterns, custom-made for the Zoo, will illuminate the Bay Family’s Children’s Adventure Trails. Throughout the evening, Omaha Circus Arts will showcase their acts of fire dancing, aerials, juggling and flow arts while Omaha Street Percussion returns with their popular percussion performances.
- Location: 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Halloween Fun in Nebraska State Parks
- Enjoy a variety of Halloween Fun at Nebraska State Parks!
October 1 – 3
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Fridays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (dusk), FREE
- Each week features a family-friendly movie with a Halloween theme.
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Search for Treats for Pets at Camp Fontanelle – Oct. 3, admission charged
- Bring your pup for a special Search for Treats especially for the 4-legged member of your family. Conquer the Kingdom Quest corn maze and pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
- Location: 9677 County Road 3, Nickerson, NE.
October 4 – 10
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Fridays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (dusk), FREE
- Each week features a family-friendly movie with a Halloween theme.
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
October 11 – 17
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Fridays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (dusk), FREE
- Each week features a family-friendly movie with a Halloween theme.
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Trunk or Treat at Adams Park Community Center – Oct. 13 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- Candy, cars, and a whole lot of fun! There will be a costume contest for kids ages 1-5 and 6-12. Register online to enter the contest.
- Location: Adams Park Community Center, 3230 John Creighton Blvd., Omaha.
Classic Car Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 14 (5-7 p.m.), FREE
- Dress up for the Kids Costume Contest.
- Location: Quaker Steak and Lube, 3320 Mid America Dr., Council Bluffs, IA.
Trick-or-Treat Days at the Omaha Children’s Museum – Oct. 15 & 22 (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.), Included with museum admission
- Treat tables will be spread out around the museum, and special exhibits like Cobweb Castle and Game On will be open, as well as all permanent exhibits.
- Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Howl-O-Ween Safari at Wildlife Safari Park – Oct. 15 – 16 (5 – 8 p.m.), Cost: $20.00 per person (children under 2 free). [REGISTER]
- Go on a Hayrack Ride, enjoy dinner and Halloween-Themed Games, roast some marshmallows, and experience the great outdoors! Perfect for families with children ages 3-12, but everyone is welcome. Treat Bags for all!
- Location: Wildlife Safari Park is located off Nebraska’s I-80, Exit 426.
Trick-or-Treat with the Animals of Gifford Farm – Oct. 16 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Admission is $5 per trick or treater. Accompanying family members are free, [REGISTER]
- Event is by reservation only. Click on this link below to make your reservation.
- Fun and safe trick or treating. Guests will get to visit the farm animals as they travel around the farm. Take a hayride through the “Almost Scary Woods” and visit with other special guests.
- Location: Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE.
Halloween is Brewing with Fun at Mahoney State Park – Oct 16 (1:30 – 6 p.m.), FREE [NE State Park Entry Permit required]
- Contests for campsite decorating, pumpkin carving, bonfires and a scavenger hunt. All events take place at Owen Marina. See schedule here. A Nebraska State Park Entry Permit is required.
- Location: Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Halloween Campsite Decorating & Trick-or-Treating at Fremont Lakes – Oct. 16 (5 – 7 p.m.), NE State Park Entry Permit required
- Halloween campsite decorating contest and trick-or-treating.
- Location: Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, 4349 W. State Lakes Rd., Fremont, NE.
October 18 – 24
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Fridays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (dusk), FREE
- Each week features a family-friendly movie with a Halloween theme.
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Trick-or-Treat Days at the Omaha Children’s Museum – Oct. 15 & 22 (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.), Included with museum admission
- Treat tables will be spread out around the museum, and special exhibits like Cobweb Castle and Game On will be open, as well as all permanent exhibits.
- Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Pizza & Pie Trick or Treat Night at Nelson Produce Farm – October 22 (5 – 8 p.m.), Admission
- Come enjoy Pizza and Pie, trick or treating for the kids, and costume contests. The best costume in each age group wins a Season Pass 2022!
- Canned goods get you $1 off /person for entry. (Limit $1 off /person).
- Trick or treating for the kids. Caramel apple bar. Chili and cinnamon rolls. Costume party and contest. (Judging at 7pm) Winners get a season pass.
- Location: Nelson Produce Farm, 10505 N. 234th St, Valley, NE.
Baseballoween – Oct. 22 (5 p.m.), FREE
- Come to Werner Park on Oct. 22 for a free evening of spooks and family fun.
- Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE.
Monster Mash Bash at Oak View Mall – Oct. 22 (5 – 8 p.m.)
- Come and grab some candy from local tenants and mall staff, and say hello to the Omaha police who will be showing off some of their patrol motorcycles. They ask parents to ensure the safety and fun of all that attend by remembering this is a child-friendly event. They want to remind parents no prop weapons are allowed at the event. As with their rules last year, parents are asked to refrain from wearing costume masks.
- Location: Oak View Mall, 3001 S. 144th St. Omaha.
SciPop: The Science of Spooky and Scary Things at The SAC Aerospace Museum – Oct. 23 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Kids (12 and under) admission is free, Ages 12+ included with regular admission
- Halloween meets Chemistry! There will be comic book science activities and presentations throughout the Museum for kids and families to enjoy. Activity bags for the first 300 kids.
- Kids (12 and under) admission is free Saturday 10/23 and Sunday 10/24, but note the SciPop event is only for Saturday, October 23.
- This event is free for kids and brought to you by the Nebraska Local Section of the American Chemical Society and UNL.
- Location: 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Hitchcock Haunted Hollow – Oct. 23 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Oct. 24 (1 – 4 p.m.), $5/person age 4+, [REGISTER]
- Arrive anytime to pick up your treasure hunt materials. Once you have your clues in hand, hit the trails to see if you can find the answers and return victorious. Costumes are welcome! Participants will be able to choose their route based on age & skill level. ​
- Cost is $5.00 per person age 4 & over & includes park admission. Children age 3 & under are free & do not need a reservation. Online pre-registration is required as space is limited.
- Location: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA.
Candlewood Church Trunk or Treat – Oct. 23 (3 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Looking for a safe, free, fun and family-friendly Halloween event? Candlewood Church Omaha is excited to announce that Trunk or Treat is back this year!
- Location: Candlewood Church, 5051 F Street, Omaha.
Boston Boo – Oct. 23 (3 – 5 p.m.), $10/family
- Event by MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue. Costume contest (humans & dogs), raffles, fall photos, games, and more.
- $10 per family includes dinner – grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, chips and beverages. ​
- Location: 5109 S. 51st St., Omaha, NE.
Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee – Oct. 23 (3 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy pumpkin pail decorating, fun activities and games, face painting, gift card giveaways, trick-or-treating around Davenport St., and a special performance around the pumpkin tree.
- Location: Village Pointe, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Goodwill Omaha Trunk-or-Treat – October 23 (4:30 – 6 p.m.)
- Location: Chick-fil-A 72nd & Sorensen parking lot.
Allergy-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat – October 23 (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
- 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 Magnet Center, 4711 N 138th St, Omaha.
Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens – October 24 (Noon to 4 p.m.), Included with admission
- Explore a variety of educational and fun activity stations throughout the garden. Activities are included with paid garden admission of $10 for adults and $5 for children 3-12. Costumes are optional.
- Location: 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.
South Omaha Trunk Or Treat – October 24 (12 – 5:30 p.m.), FREE
- Go from Trunk to Trunk for free candy and shop 10+ local businesses. Bring your best costume, as there will be a costume contest.
- They are also partnering with The Life House to assist in the great need of diapers in the community. Bring a pack of diapers to donate and in exchange, receive 10% off to any participating business. Each pack earns you one 10% off voucher, so bring as many as you’d like.
- Location: 4801 Q St, Omaha.
Search for Treats at Camp Fontanelle’s Corn Maze – Oct. 24 (2 – 4 pm.), included with regular admission
- Kids (and adults) can dress up and go through the Kingdom Quest corn maze searching for people sitting in the maze handing out treats.
- Location: 9677 County Road 3, Nickerson, NE.
Old Towne Bellevue Trick-or-Treat – October 24 (4 – 6 p.m.), FREE
- Businesses, organizations and individuals coming together in Olde Towne Bellevue for an evening of fun and safety for the entire family. Cost is free to attend this event.
- The streets of Olde Towne Bellevue, NE.
October 25 – 31
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
Monster Rock on the 100 Block – October 25 (3 – 7 p.m.)
- Trick or treat, play games, touch a truck, and more.
- Location: 100 Block of W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA.
Little Guys Spooky Gym at Saddlebrook Community Center – Oct. 26 (9 – 11:30 a.m.), Cost $1 per adult, children birth to 5 are free
- Target age birth-5. A fun-filled morning of little guy’s toys and Halloween games. Wear a costume to get a treat bag.
- *Mask required for everyone 5 and older.
- Location: Saddlebrook Community Center, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha.
The Great HALL-oween Haunt at The Durham Museum – Oct. 26 (5 – 8 p.m.), Tickets required. Admission Fee. [REGISTER]
- Snag sweets from historical characters and spooktacular displays located throughout the museum and try your hand at ghostly games on The Platform.
- To ensure a safe and fun experience, masks will be required at this event for everyone (face coverings…not Halloween masks).
- Capacity is limited and advanced tickets are required (no on-site ticket sales). Members will be able to purchase their free tickets in advance of the general public. Tickets go on sale to members Friday, October 15 at 8 a.m. and to the general public Monday, October 18 at 10 a.m.
- Location: 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Spooky Tales for Tots at The Durham Museum – Oct. 27 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), included with museum admission.
- Bring your little ghosts and goblins and celebrate Halloween with a reading of a Halloween story followed by a cute craft.
- Location: 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Halloween Bash at Florence Community Center – Oct. 27 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Come Trick or Trick, grab a craft to take home, and stop in the library for more fun! Wear your costume.
- Location: Florence Community Center, 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha.
Cinema @ Capitol: Coco – Oct. 27 (6 p.m.)
- They will be showing the movie Coco on an oversized LED Screen, The Beam.
- Location: The Capitol District, 1022 Capitol Ave., Omaha, NE.
Parent and Tot Halloween Party at A.V. Sorensen Community Center – Oct. 28 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE
- Ages: 5 and under. Join in for crafts, the bounce house, and toys in the gym.
- Location: A.V. Sorensen Community Center, 4808 Cass St., Omaha.
Halloween Safe Night & Fall Festival – Oct. 28 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- The fun includes a costume contest, trick-or-treat lane, game booths, bounce houses, and activities for all ages.
- Location: Papillion-La Vista South High School, 10799 Highway 370, Papillion.
Halloween Laser Light Show at The Durham Museum – Oct. 28 – 29 (sundown – 11 p.m.), FREE (museum is not open during the light show)
- The Halloween laser light show will light up Union Station’s exterior with spooky pumpkins, bats, witches and more.
- Location: 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Fridays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 (dusk), FREE
- Each week features a family-friendly movie with a Halloween theme.
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Outdoor Halloween Parade – October 30 (10 a.m.)
- Come by to show off your cute costumes to their residents. They will have pumpkins in their windows so you know who would like for you to give them a wave.
- Location: Brookestone Meadows, 600 Brookestone Meadows Plaza, Elkhorn.
Monster Mash at The SAC Aerospace Museum – Oct. 30 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Included with regular admission
- Bring your best Halloween costume and trick-or-treat around the museum. Plus, “Not so Scary” Haunted House, superhero mask make-and-take station, photo op station, and cookie food truck.
- Location: 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Trunk or Treat at Zen – October 30 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Fall Fun for all ages plus Costumes, Trick or Treating, Shopping, Raffles, Games, Prizes and more.
- Games and activities with Omaha’s Children’s Museum and a Cake Walk in the Main Lot (tickets purchased in store.)
- Location: Zen Coffee Company, 2504 Farnam St. Omaha.
Hallo-Weekend at The Durham Museum – Oct. 30 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and 31 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE for children age 12 and under (Regular admission for other participants)
- All weekend long, children 12 and under get in FREE…costumes encouraged!
- Enjoy a pre-packaged bag of Halloween goodies, the Haunted Train, and games on The Platform – just be on the lookout for dancing zombies throughout the day!
- Location: 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Spooky Online Storytime Live – Oct. 30 (10:30 – 11:00 a.m.), FREE
- Experience spooky stories, creative movement, music and more via Zoom.
SALoween – Oct. 30 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE
- Come in costume for fun, games, a costume contest, and more. Free and open to the public.
- Location: Benson American Legion, 8904 Military Road, Omaha.
Halloween Hoopla at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Oct. 30 (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE
- Dress in your best costumes and come trick-or-treating at Shadow Lake.
- Location: 72nd St. & Hwy. 370 Papillion, NE.
Trick-or-Treat at Rockbrook Village – Oct. 30 (2 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE
- Meet The Little Mermaid and Spiderman in the pavilion and then trick-or-treat at 20+ Rockbrook Village merchants.
- Location: Rockbrook Village, 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha, NE.
Muddy Paws Wag-oween Boo Bash – Oct. 30 (2 – 7 p.m.)
- Come out for a day of fun & help raise money to support Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue.
- Location: Therapy Bar & Grill, 5059 S 108th St, Omaha.
Loess Hills 2nd Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk – Oct. 30 (3:30 – 5:30 p.m.); Ages 16+. $12. [REGISTER]
- Join naturalist and student of folklore Dustin Clayton for an evening hike through the Halloween forest. You will walk and talk about the plant, animal, and mineral communities of the forest and prairies and their significance in the seasonal folklore associated with Halloween.
- Location: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA.
Girl Scout Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 30 (4 – 7 p.m.)
- Join Girl Scouts for a night of spooky trunks and some sweet treats!
- Location: 2121 S. 44th St., Omaha, NE.
Trunk-or-Treat – Midtown, West Dodge & Fremont – Oct. 30 – 31 (times vary by location), FREE
- This is a FREE, fun event for families to come by to see amazingly well-decorated car trunks and to receive a treat.
- Locations:
- Lifegate Church – Midtown, 726 S. 55th St., Omaha
- Lifegate Church – West Dodge, 15555 West Dodge Rd., Omaha
- Lifegate Church – Fremont, 2407 N. Colorado Ave., Fremont, NE.
Trail of Treats – StoneBridge Christian Church – Benson Campus – October 31 (5 – 7 p.m.)
- Put on your Halloween Costumes and walk through their Trail of Treats collecting candy and goodies along the way! There will be allergy-friendly options, along with non-food items to collect, as well. A free, safe, fun community event.
- Location: StoneBridge Christian Church – Benson Campus, 2702 North 61st Street, Omaha.
Check back as more Halloween events in Omaha will be added throughout the season as details become available!
PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!
