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Falloween

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.

Back the Boo Police Department Trunk-or-Treat

Monday, October 27

5:30-7:30 p.m.

La Vista Police Department (7701 S. 96th St.)

Get your Halloween costume ready and make plans to fill up your candy bag during a trunk-or-treat event at the Police Department on Monday, October 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come enjoy:

  • Trick-or-treating from the back of cruisers/motorcycles
  • Photo ops with officers
  • Free hotdogs
  • Plenty of Halloween safety tips

It will be an un-boo-lievably good time!

Fire Station 4 Open House

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

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

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:

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

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

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.

2025 Stony Brook Trunk-or-Treat

Join for one of our favorite community traditions at Stony Brook! This year’s Trunk-or-Treat is packed with fall fun for the whole family:
 
🚗 Decorated trunks full of candy
🔥 Cozy fire with s’mores & hot cocoa
🌽 A maze to explore
🎲 Fun games for all ages
🎬 A family-friendly movie by the fire
 
Bring your friends, neighbors, and costumes—it’s going to be a night of laughter, treats, and memories you won’t want to miss!
 
📍 Stony Brook Church
📅 October 24th 6-8 pm

38th Annual Fall Home & Garden Expo

The Home & Garden Event of the Season for over 30 Years!

1001 Ideas for your Home Inside & Out!

Exhibits Open:

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 11 am to 6 pm

& Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 12 Noon to 4 pm

FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING