Fall Archives

Take & Make: Compass

September 2, 2025

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

September 2, 2025

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!

Falloween

August 29, 2025

La Vista Police and City staff are joining together to host Falloween at a NEW location this year. Make plans to “Back the Boo” during the City’s safe and festive Halloween celebration hosted at the La Vista Police Department.

Families will be treated to the traditional Back the Boo Trunk-or-Treat experience as La Vista Police hand out candy from decorated cruisers. Come ready for a fun and interactive Halloween adventure.

You’ll also find a variety of fall activities (like pumpkin bowling and candy corn ring toss), inflatables and yard games. Be sure to stop by the photo backdrop to capture memories from the evening.

Your crew is invited to fuel up on a walking taco dinner, and then warm up with hot chocolate and s’mores—all for FREE. Whether you’re dressed in your costume or celebrating fall with family and friends, Falloween is the perfect way to kickoff your Halloween festivities.

Fire Station 4 Open House

August 29, 2025

8-11 a.m.

Free

The Papillion Fire Department, which services La Vista, will host an open house at Station 4 in La Vista to celebrate Fire Prevention Week.

This fun, family-friendly event offers a chance to tour the station, chat with local firefighters, climb inside vehicles and enjoy some light refreshments.

Public Works Expo La Vista

August 29, 2025

Saturday, October 3

La Vista Public Works, 9900 Portal Rd.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Want to know more about what La Vista’s Public Works employees really do? Drop by Public Works Expo Day. This is your chance to go behind the scenes, meet the people providing essential services and see first-hand how Public Works helps keep our community running.

Visitors can climb aboard and operate equipment, watch exciting live demonstrations, talk with Public Works staff and ask questions.

Enjoy free hot dogs and chips while supplies last.

All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event.

Oktoberfest La Vista

August 29, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2-10 p.m.

City Centre

Join for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, a Husker Volleyball watch party (game time 3 p.m.), hearty food, and of course a beer garden.

Live music will be provided by local bands Evans & Moore, Kenny Janak Orchestra and Heartland Boogie Band.

Food and beverage available for purchase.

Families and all ages are welcome. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Festival themed fun includes:

Brat eating contest at 2:30 p.m. (men’s, women’s divisions)
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Best dressed contest at 6:45 p.m.
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Beer stein holding contest at 7 p.m. (men’s, women’s, children’s divisions)
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Cornhole
Husker Volleyball watch party (start time TBA)

Food trucks and traditional Oktoberfest fare!

Enjoy live music from local bands:

Kenny Janak Orchestra, 2-4 p.m.
Evans & Moore, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Heartland Boogie Band – 7:30-9:30 p.m.

*Free Entry. Food and beverage available for purchase. Families/all ages are welcome, but you must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

La Vista Loop One Mile Fun Run

August 29, 2025

Saturday, September 13

8 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Nines Plaza and Central Park

Cost: $5

La Vista’s third annual Fun Run returns in September! Run (or walk) the trails in Central Park during this 1-mile Fun Run.

New this year: Register in advance (required for all participants ages 3 and older) and receive an official race bib and packet. The first 100 to register will also receive a free cooling towel.

All registered finishers earn a medal, and prizes will be awarded in each age group.

Bib/packet pickup for participants is Friday, September 12, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Community Center.

Check-in for the run will be at The Nines Plaza. Parking is available in the City Centre parking garages or streets, Central Park Clubhouse and at City Hall.

Registration link

35th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow

August 29, 2025

The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow highlights Native American dance, music, regalia, oral history and arts. With its rich ties to Native American history, where Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his people were detained pending the 1879 landmark civil rights case granting Native Americans the right of Habeas corpus, the Fort Omaha Campus continues to offer an ideal location for this outdoor community event uniting people of diverse cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. This event is family-friendly and free and open to the public.

Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.