Family Fun in Omaha

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Cryptid Adventure

Love the weird and fantastical? Dive into the incredible world of cryptids! Enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, reading, and a craft activity.

This is a free event for ages 5-12. Registration is encouraged/required

GPS Bank Trunk or Treat

GPS Bank will be hosting a free Trunk or Treat for the community on Thurs Oct 22nd at their Omaha location, 17041 Lakeside Hills Plaza, 68130. Activities will include a Toy Story Bounce House, hot dogs (while supplies last), and trick-or-treating. You can get involved by hosting a trunk, donating candy, or letting the community know that they can bring kiddos for a safe afternoon of trick-or-treating. If you would like to host a trunk or donate candy, please contact Kelly Vincent at 402-575-9774 or [email protected] 

Brunch & Learn – UFOs

This presentation is a beginners guide to understanding the UFO phenomena, with a specific focus on local cases and eyewitness accounts. Brian J. Corey of the Necronomicast will cover all things alien, from early reported accounts to famous cases throughout history. Brunch will be provided, so come hungry!

Mysteries & Mocktails (Adults)

Read if you dare! This program is designed for mystery, horror, and true crime readers. We will explore these dark genres, devour new book recommendations, and delight in sinfully delicious mocktails. Attendees will walk away with 20 spooky book offerings hand-picked by staff experts. Registration is required.

Creative Card Making

Get your craft on at this guided program with Stampin’ Up! Independent Demonstrator Penny Keener. This month, participants will create a Halloween card and treat holder.  Registration is required.

Bluey’s Bubble Boo Bash

Get ready to boogie with Bluey at our Bluey Bubble Boo Bash! It’s going to be a paw-some dance party with bubbles and spooky vibes. Join us for trick or treating, a costume party, and a special meet and greet with Bluey herself! Don’t miss out on this wag-tastic Halloween extravaganza! 🐾🎃👻🕷️

This is a FREE all ages event!! 

Costume Night at Cochran Park

Put on your costumes and join for the fourth annual Costume Night at Cochran Park (100 S 21st Street) on Friday, October 9, from 6-8 p.m.
Free activities include:
🎃 Pumpkin Painting
👻 Movie Screening (announcement coming soon!)
🎃 Light-up Balloon Animals
👻 Fall Photo Ops
🎃 Glow Kickball
👻 Glow Soccer
🎃 Glow Football Toss
👻 Glow Pickleball
🎃 Glow Kan Jam
👻 Imagination Playground (big blue blocks)
🎃 Music
👻 Council Bluffs Public Library Station
🎃 Glow Basketball
👻 Prizes, and more!
🍔Thanks to Iowa West Foundation, we will have free hamburgers from 6-8 p.m. 🍿☕Plus, food vendors selling drinks and snacks.
Parking is limited, so walking or biking is encouraged! On-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Spooky Science – Dissolving Candy

We all know that candy can melt. We also know that you can dissolve candy. But how long does it take? Join as we try to discover which liquid candy can dissolve in and how long it takes. It’s sure to be a sweet time!