Fall is filled with so many fun things to do. Enjoy many family-friendly events this Fall in Omaha!
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We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
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Fall Fun
Family Nights at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Enjoy special events on the First Friday of Every Month. FREE.
- September 1 (5 – 7 p.m.): Bison Night!
- October 6 (5 – 7 p.m.): ¡Todos a Bordo!: Hispanic Heritage Night at the Museum
The Rose Theater Productions
- September 8-24, 2017: Babe the Sheep Pig
- October 6-22, 2017: Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
- October 21 – November 12, 2017: Point A to Point B
- November 3-12, 2017: Van Gogh and Me
SeptemberFest Labor Day Parade
September 4, 2017 (10 a.m.); Downtown Omaha
Watch flag carrying honor guards, marching bands, labor unions, businesses, floats, animals, horses, clowns and roaming artists!
Omahawks Labor Day Air Show
September 4, 2017 (11:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Enjoy watching radio-controlled planes & their operators show off their skills benefiting Make-A-Wish. Location: Hawk Field located at Standing Bear Lake Park right around 138th and Fort Street.
Fields of Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival at Ditmars Orchard
September 8-9, 2017
Watch Hot Air Balloons participate in competition flights and evening glows, in the beautiful surroundings of Ditmar’s Orchard. Parking: $10 per car (includes admission; ALL PROCEEDS with go to American Cancer Society/Relay for Life).
Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch
September 9 – October 31, 2017
Skinny Bones’ 10-acre corn maze is their most popular attraction. Activities also include the Pee Wee Maze, giant jump pillow, pedal karts, hayrack ride, bonfires, the pumpkin patch, and more!
Itty Bitty Try-athlon
September 9, 2017 (10 a.m.)
Kids age 3-6 will enjoy a brief run, a quick bike ride, and a splash through the splash pad! Location: Benson Park (7028 Military Ave., Omaha)
Take in a Vendor and Craft Show
- Fountain View Craft Show – Sept. 9 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Fountain View Active Retirement Community, 5710 S 108th St, Omaha
- Westside Community Conference Center – Sept. 23 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S 108th St, Omaha
Touch-A-Truck with the Child Saving Institute
September 9, 2017 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.); FREE
Kids can explore emergency and military vehicles, semi-trucks, bobcats, race cars and other commercial vehicles and talk to the people who operate them. Other activities will include face-painting, prizes, bouncy tents, food, clowns and more. Location: First Data/UNO parking lots, just south of 69th & Pacific.
World O! Water
September 9, 2017 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
Canoe rides, rock wall climbing, live music, face painting, nature hikes, live animals. In addition, there will be arts and crafts, educational materials and discussions regarding water conservation, quality and recreation. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Location: Papio-Missouri NRD / Chalco Hills, 8901 S. 154th Street, Omaha.
Hands On Habitat at Fontenelle Forest
Fun, educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents sponsored by ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest. Free with registration.
- September 15, 2017 (9:30 – 11 a.m.); FREE with registration
- October 20 – Falling Leaves
- November 17 – Busy Squirrels
Arbor Day Farm
Spend the day exploring the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, or combine it with the AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City, September 15-17, 2017.
Monarch Tagging at Hitchcock Nature Center (Pre-Registration Required)
September 16, 2017 (9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m.)
Admission: Free Will Donation. Pre-registration is required by September 6.
Each family will receive an information packet with your own set of tags & attend a short training program before hitting the trails in search of monarch butterflies to tag. All attendees will need a valid annual park permit or will need to purchase a $2 per vehicle daily entrance pass for entrance to the park.
Super Bee Orchards 5th Annual Apple Fest
September 16, 2017 (1 – 5:30 p.m.); FREE Admission
Alpacas of the Heartland LLC, Princesses, Nikki’s Dance Studio, bounce house, face painting, apple games, and u-pick apples (pay for what you pick by weight). Caramel apples, hot dogs, water, and Gatorade will be available for purchase in the store.
Gifford Farm Fall Festival
September 16-17, 2017 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Hayrides, visits with the animals of the farm, play in the Outdoor Nature Classroom, raffles, snacks, old time vendors. $5 each ages 2 & up.
Daddy Daughter Date Night
September 19, 2017 (5, 6, or 7 p.m.)
Location: Chick-fil-A Sorensen Park Plaza, 6310 N 72nd St, Omaha. Dads, you and your daughters are invited to a special Daddy Daughter Date Night event. Princess Belle will be joining in for an evening of fun activities and great food. This event is for reservations only and there is limited seating so please stop in or call to book your reservation. The cost for the event is $10/Dad and $5/daughter. Payment is required at time of reservation and is non-refundable. Reservation times are available for 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale September 4th.
Centris Movie Night and Carnival at Werner Park
September 22, 2017 (6 – 9 p.m.)
While the event is free, guests are encouraged to RSVP here:
www.centrismovienight2017.eventbrite.com.
A carnival will be held at 6 p.m. prior to the start of the showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at 7:30 p.m. Bring blankets and join in on the field at Werner Park to watch this classic movie.
National Alpaca Farm Day Open House
September 23-24, 2017 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.); FREE
Free Open House where visitors can roam the pastures with the alpacas. Carrots are provided for visitors to feed the alpacas.
First Responders Action Day
September 30, 2017 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.); FREE
Action Day is a joint venture between the First Responders Foundation and the Omaha Police Department and is a day filled with action and learning for kids! See exciting demos throughout the day, including blowing up pumpkins, rescuing submerged vehicles, robots in action, and more. Location: Omaha Public Safety Training Center, 11616 Rainwood Road, Omaha.
Miles for Madonna
September 30, 2017 (10 a.m.)
5K run and 1-mile walk plus a kid’s zone with face painting, balloons and games. Enjoy the photo booth, snacks, sponsor booths and giveaway drawings, too! The event will take place at Shelter 5/the boat dock at Zorinsky Lake in Omaha.
Fly into Fall Kite Festival at Youngman Lake (192nd & Dodge)
September 30, 2017 (12 – 3 p.m.); FREE
Enjoy giant kite flying demonstrations, a rock wall, bounce houses, food trucks, DJ, and more.
Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm Pumpkin Festival
September 30 – October 29, 2017
Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm is a pumpkin patch and educational farm located about 35 miles south of Omaha. Autumn activities include hayrides, U-pick patch, nature trails, farm animals, corn box, farm-themed play areas, and more.
Annual Intertribal Powwow
September 30, 2017 (1 – 7:30 p.m.); FREE
Dancers in colorful regalia perform throughout the day, including the Gourd Dance that honors military veterans. This year’s Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow will highlight the history of the powwow with it being the 25th anniversary. Location: Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 N. 30th St.
Harvest Fest at Village Pointe Farmers Market
October 7, 2017 (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.); FREE
Free hayrack rides, bounce house for the kids, pumpkin painting, live music, pumpkin pie eating contest, craft vendors, specialty products from your favorite local farmers and more.
Planes, Trains & Autos at The SAC Aerospace Museum
October 7-8, 2017
This two-day event is intended to educate Museum guests on various modes of transportation. The event will feature super hero aircraft, unique muscle cars along with rare autos, and there are several model train displays throughout the museum.
To add to the event excitement, the museum will hold a Super Hero Trick-or-Treat event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Two super hero characters, Wonderful Woman and Spider Guy, will provide an autographed picture and be present for picture opportunities with your goblins. Both events included in regular admission.
Owl Prowl at Hummel Park Nature Center
October 7, 2017 (7 – 9 p.m.), FREE
Explore the trails at night, cook fire roasted marshmallows, and learn all about owls from a guest speaker from Raptor Recovery. Remember to bring a flashlight. RSVP online at parks.cityofomaha.org under “Activity Registration” button.
La Vista One Sky, One World Kite Festival
October 8, 2017 (12 – 4 p.m.); FREE
A popular event with many kites! Bring your own kite. Location: La Vista Soccer Complex (just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista).
Nobbies Haunt Fair and Spooktacular Carnival
October 8 (1 – 4 p.m.); FREE
Watch a magician perform, enjoy Halloween crafts, play carnival games, win prizes, take your picture with your favorite costumed character, and more.
Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center
October 14, 21, and 28 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.); FREE
Take a ride to their pumpkin patch, make fall craft, explore the trails, play games, and more. Pumpkins are $2 each.
Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium
October 14-15, 20-22 & 27-29, 2017
Visit the Lied Jungle® to see free-flying bats or stop by Kingdoms of the Night® to see nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle. Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission since this event occurs after regular Zoo operating hours. Exhibits open for Spooktacular include: Lied Jungle®, Kingdoms of the Night®, Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion. Tickets sales will open in September 2017 and be available for purchase online and at Guest Services at the Zoo.
Great Hall-oween Haunt at The Durham Museum
October 24, 2017 (5 – 8 p.m.)
This unique trick-or-treat experience takes place throughout the museum with mask-making, zombies and disgustingly cool theater make-up. Come in costume, snag some candy, and then stay for a Durham Dance Party. Included with regular admission.
Little Gobbler Event at Hummel Park Nature Center
November 18, 2017 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
Go on a fall hike looking for turkeys and their tracks. Learn all about turkeys and their bird friends, make a turkey caller, visit the chickens in their coop, and enjoy many other hands-on activities for the family. RSVP online at parks.cityofomaha.org under “Activity Registration” button.
More Fun to Come …
Papillion Fall Kite Fly
October TBA (12 – 3 p.m.); FREE
Include demonstrations, areas for the public to fly their own kites, and candy drops for the kids all throughout the afternoon.
We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled Fall!
