Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Omaha 2021

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

Find more 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.

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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• Ongoing Events
• October 1 – 3
• October 4 – 10
• October 11 – 17
• October 18 – 24
• 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!

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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!

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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.

 
Looking for more fun this Halloween or fall? Find many FREE Halloween events in Omaha here and visit our FULL Halloween in Omaha Guide!

     

 

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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.

 

Looking for more fun this Halloween or fall? Find many FREE Halloween events in Omaha here and visit our FULL Halloween in Omaha Guide!

     

 

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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.

 
Looking for more fun this Halloween or fall? Find many FREE Halloween events in Omaha here and visit our FULL Halloween in Omaha Guide!

     

 

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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.

 

 

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, RSVP

• RVSP here: milb.com/omaha/fans/contests
• 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, NE.

 

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.

 

Trunk or Treat – Oct. 23 (1 – 4 p.m.)

• This is a free community event,
• Location: F.O.E, Papillion Eagles Club, 1st & Washington, Papillion. 

 

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 St., Omaha, NE.

 

Goodwill Omaha Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 23 (4:30 – 6 p.m.) 

• Location: Chick-fil-A 72nd & Sorensen parking lot.

 

Allergy-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 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, NE.

 

South Omaha Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 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: 1308 Fort Crook Rd S, Bellevue.

 

Old Towne Bellevue Trick-or-Treat – Oct. 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.

 

 

Monster Rock on the 100 Block – Oct. 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, 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, NE.

 

Trunk or Treat – Oct. 27 (6 – 8 p.m.)

• Trunk or Treat with Carvana and State Farm Drew Metzler.
• Location: 10525 Pacific St, Omaha

 

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, NE.

 

Hat-Trick or Treat at Baxter Arena – Oct. 29 (7:07 p.m.), Select $5 upper bowl and $15 lower bowl seats available with the promo code “TREAT”

• With ticket, families can get in to watch the game and kids can trick or treat on the concourse.
• Location: Baxter Arena, 2425 S 67th St, Omaha.

 

Outdoor Halloween Parade – Oct. 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 Plz., Elkhorn, NE.

 

Trunk-or-Treat at Zen – Oct. 30 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

• Fall fun for all ages with 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, NE. 

 

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.

 

Spooky Sidewalk Saturday – Oct. 30 (12 – 4 p.m.), [REGISTER if wish to visit museum]

• Afternoon Halloween celebration for the whole family outside on the museum’s sidewalk and lawn. Costumes highly encouraged.
• The museum will be open (and always free), but they request you make a reservation (https://www.uprrmuseum.org/uprrm/) and face masks are required in the building.
• Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs. 

 

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, NE.

 

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, NE.
  • Lifegate Church – West Dodge, 15555 West Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE.
  • Lifegate Church – Fremont, 2407 N. Colorado Ave., Fremont, NE.

 

JUNK IN THE TRUNK | A Fall Festival with Trunk or Treat – Oct. 31 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

• A community event for the entire family. Trunks filled with candy and fun items in the parking lot. Indoor activities such as inflatable axe throwing, inflatable basketball, face painting, balloon art, and more.
• Location: The Hope Center for Kids, 2200 N. 20th St., Omaha.

 

Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens – NEW DATE: Oct. 31 (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.

 

Trunk-or-Treat at Second Unitarian Church – Oct. 31 (3 – 5 p.m.)

• Their trunk or treat is open to all ghosts and ghouls.
• Location: 3012 S. 119th St., Omaha, NE.

 

Trunk-or-Treat at First Presbyterian Church of Omaha – Oct. 31 (3 p.m.)

• Join in the fun at the Mutual of Omaha Parking lot off of 35th Street for a fun time of gathering treats!
• Location: 216 S. 34th Street, Omaha.

 

Trail of Treats – StoneBridge Christian Church – Benson Campus – Oct. 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 N. 61st St., Omaha, NE.

 

Looking for more fun this Halloween or fall? Find many FREE Halloween events in Omaha here and visit our FULL Halloween in Omaha Guide!

     

 

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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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