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
Friday, October 31, 4-6 p.m.
La Vista Community Center – Outdoors (8116 Park View Blvd.)
Cost: Free
Join for Falloween, La Vista’s festive twist on the traditional Halloween Safe Night!
Held outdoors at the La Vista Community Center, this fun-filled event is perfect for families and kids of all ages.
Enjoy the hayrack ride, photo ops, games and activities.
Fill up on a free walking taco for dinner, and take home a pre-filled Halloween treat bag.
Whether you’re dressed in costume or bundled up in your favorite fall sweater, Falloween is the place to start your Halloween night off right.
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
Sunday, October 5
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. You’re invited to tour the fire station, chat with local firefighters, climb inside vehicles and enjoy some light refreshments.
Public Works Expo La Vista
Saturday, October 4
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:
- Brat eating contest at 2:30 p.m. (men’s, women’s divisions)
- Best dressed contest at 6:45 p.m.
- Beer stein holding contest at 7 p.m. (men’s, women’s, children’s divisions)
- 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.
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 fireBring 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 pm38th 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
Fall Fest at Hummel Park
Celebrate the fall season with guided nature hikes, fall crafts, s’mores, Scavenger Hunt, archery, refreshments, outdoor games, cornhole, gaga and more!
World O! Water Festival
September 12 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
World O! Water Festival
Chalco Hills Recreation Area 8901 S. 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.