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Annual St. Andrew’s Trunk or Treat

No tricks here—just all the treats! The Annual St. Andrew’s Trunk or Treat is happening on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6 PM in the church parking lot. It’s an evening filled with fun, candy, and activities for all ages – kids and kids at heart!

For the young at heart, we encourage you to sign up and host a trunk or volunteer for one of our many activities to help make this an unforgettable night for the children in our community. Mark your calendars and invite your friends—it’s going to be a spooktacular time! 

Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens

Just in time for Halloween, experience a Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens. Explore a variety of educational and fun activity stations throughout the garden. Learn about the mysteries of nature, get up close and personal with the amazing creatures that make the fall so festive, and make your very own crafts to take home. Activities are included with paid garden admission of $15 for adults and $9 for children 3-12. Garden members and children under the age of two are admitted free of charge.

2024 activities (2025 activities are in development):

  • Haunted Halloween Village
  • Spooktacular Photo Booth
  • Live Birds with Raptor Recovery
  • Fall Obstacle Course
  • Creepy Crawlies with “The Bug Guy”
  • Lunar Logistics- Mobile Planetarium
  • Model Railroad Garden Ghost Town
  • Wicked Plants- Discovery how plants defend themselves in the wild
  • Enchanted Tales
  • Spooktacular Photo Booth
  • Going Batty
  • Trick or Treat stations
  • Halloween Games
  • May the Force Boo With You – “Tricks are a path to the dark side.” Meet the Imperial 80th Squad of the 501st Legion  … and more!

Activities will be indoors and outdoors. Costumes are optional, but fun is mandatory! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a camera to take memorable snapshots and a trick-or-treat sack to collect ghoulish goodies!

This spooktacular event is designed to provide a safe and fun Halloween outing for families in a garden setting.

Dickinson & Clark CPAs Trunk or Treat

Come celebrate the fall season with them at their first annual Trunk or Treat! Meet in the parking lot for a night filled with decorated trunks and lots of candy.  This is a free family-friendly event where guests are welcome to dress up and have some fall fun with them!

Tricks & Treats at Westwood Plaza

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Tricks & Treats in Westwood Plaza on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This free, family-friendly event is packed with Halloween fun—enjoy candy, glow sticks, circus acts, character meet and greets and more. Join us at Westwood Plaza, located at 120th and West Center in front of Burlington. Free parking is available in the west lot. Bring the whole family for a fun and memorable night out. Follow us on Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/WestwoodPlazaShoppingCenter/.

Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat

Bring the whole family for a ghoulishly good time at Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat – a completely FREE and family-friendly Halloween Carnival presented by Omaha Conservatory of Music, Omaha Community Playhouse, and Omaha Academy of Ballet.
 
Play games, win candy, and get your ghastly groove on with our delightfully spooky zombie orchestra. Dress up if you dare – costumes are encouraged! Don’t miss this spectacularly spooky and seriously FUN event. Happy haunts!

Quaker Steak & Lube’s Trunk or Treat

Get those costumes ready — Trunk or Treat is back at Quaker Steak & Lube in Council Bluffs!
Join Thursday, October 15th starting at 5 PM for a FREE evening of family-friendly Halloween fun!
Bring the kids dressed in their Halloween best and make your way through our Trunk or Treat featuring classic cars, local businesses, plenty of candy & treats, and lots of spooky fun.
👻 Thursday, October 15th
🍭 Starts at 5 PM
🎃 FREE & open to all families
🚗 Classic cars + decorated trunks
🍬 Tons of candy & treats
🧙 Costumes encouraged!
 

Spooktacular at OPL Florence

Come one, come all for the most Spooktacular Storytime of the fall! Bring your costume or come as you are, and join us for a morning filled with festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more!

This is a free event for children, and activities will be available while supplies last.

This program does not require registration.