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6th Annual Muddy Paws Rescue Wag-O-Ween Boo Bash

🎃🐾 WAG-O-WEEN BOO BASH IS BACK! 🐾🎃
Join us October 3rd for a full afternoon of Halloween fun at the 6th Annual Wag-O-Ween Boo Bash, benefiting Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue!
📍 Texas Roadhouse Amphitheater at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 7474 Towne Center Pkwy, Papillion, NE
🕧 12:30–5:00 PM

Event includes:

🎶 Live music by Happy Endings ALL DAY!
🐶 Dog Costume Contest
🎟️ Silent Auction & Raffles
🎃 Pumpkin Painting
👻 Kids Crafts & Activities
🏰 Bounce House
🍔 Food & Beverages
…and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family!

Bring the kids, bring the pups, and come spend the day with us—all while supporting an incredible cause. ❤️
ALL proceeds benefit Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue!

Boomstock

Boomstock is more than just a concert, it’s a celebration of the legendary 60s and 70s music that defined a generation. Hosted by Boomer Radio, this charity event brings the Omaha community together for a night of groovy tunes, good vibes, and giving back.

Intergenerational Orchestra

One of the most unique musical ensembles in the United States, The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha bridges two diverse age groups through the common language of music.  The Orchestra is now in it’s 41st season.  Musicians are all volunteers and either 25 years of age and younger or 55 years of age and older.  Mark Benson serves as the Music Director.  The Orchestra is sponsored by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging.  

Visit the Performance Pavilion for an afternoon of great music! 

The RiverFront One Community Cultural Festival : Community Culture Fest with NCA

Join the Nebraska Chinese Association and The RiverFront for an evening of cultural performances, regional vendors, family activities, and a great selection of food!  Performances will encapsulate various cultures, with live music and dancing from 6 to 9 PM.  The One Community Festival will be held at the Performance Pavilion and Downtown Green event lawn at Gene Leahy Mall.

Halloween Boo Bash at Village Pointe

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Village Pointe’s Halloween Boo Bash on Saturday, October 10, from 1–3 pm!

Presented by Woodhouse, this family fun event will be packed with activities for all ages.

Enjoy trick-or-treating, special characters, balloon twisting, OPD SWAT and Cruiser Vehicles and more all along Davenport Street!

Don’t miss the Magic Shows in the Amphitheater, sponsored by Children’s Nebraska. Whether you head to the magic show first and then trick-or-treat—or flip it—you won’t want to miss either!

Event Schedule:

  • 1–3 pm: Trick-or-Treating along Davenport Street with special characters and store participants (listed below)
    • Note: Lines will cut off at 2:50pm to accommodate as many kiddos & families as possible by 3pm. We ask for your patience as these characters are very popular!
  • 1:15 pm: Magic Show #1 (Amphitheater Stage)
  • 2:15 pm: Magic Show #2 (Amphitheater Stage)

Design It / Make It – Ghost Train

All aboard the spooky express! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and decorate your very own ghostly train just in time for the Halloween season. Using creative materials and guided instruction, you’ll bring your haunting locomotive to life while exploring design, construction, and a little bit of Halloween magic.

Design It / Make It – Duckie Waterpark

Make a splash with science and creativity! In this hands-on class, you’ll design playful water features and artistic displays using 3D-printed ducks. Experiment with water flow, movement, and design to create your own mini “duckie waterpark” while exploring the principles of art, engineering, and fluid dynamics.

Take & Make: Compass

Discover the science of magnetism and navigation with this hands-on compass kit! Kids can build their own working compass while learning STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way. The kit includes precut wooden parts, a magnet, and easy-to-follow instructions — perfect for curious young explorers and makers.

Toddler Tuesday: Awesome Autumn with Miss Tina

Let’s be honest. We all know fall is the best season. So, let’s celebrate it! Miss Tina will read autumnal stories, she’ll guide kids through some festive yoga poses, then everyone will get to enjoy a cute craft activity. It’ll be as fun as a giant pile of leaves!