Ultimate List Of Halloween Events, Shows & Movies In Omaha (2026)

After years of adding Halloween events to my monthly events roundups, it’s time to just give Halloween its own post. Here’s a list of Halloween events in Omaha, as well as some fall festivals! The season starts earlier and earlier each year!

NOTE: This post was first published in 2018 and we’re in the process of updating for 2026 Halloween events. Many more will be added as dates become known. If you have an event to add, email me at Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.

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2026 Halloween Events, Films & Spooky Fun In Omaha

Events can change after this is published, so it’s best to check with the venue ahead of time before planning on attending any event. Originally, this list was going to have only October events, but the Halloween season now extends into September apparently. I’ve included some events that are not expressly “Halloween” but are spooky or eerie or just fun things to do this time of year.

• Fall Fest at Nelson Produce & Farm, 10505 N. 234 St., Valley, Neb. is Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Find 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons at the farm’s signature fall festival.
• Great Pumpkin Round-Up (the not-scary stuff during the daytime) runs from Sept. 12 through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, Neb.
• Barnato Speakeasy, 225 N. 170th St., Suite 95, has a Halloween pop-up from Sept. 18 through mid-November, featuring themed cocktails, food and fun decor.
• The Witches Den, a Halloween pop-up experience, is at The Alibi Room, 9001 Arbor St., from Sept. 23 through Oct. 31 featuring themed drinks and Halloween decor.
• Boos on Q, a Halloween pop-up, is at Tavern on Q, 18010 R Plaza, from Sept. 25 through Oct. 31, featuring over-the-top decorations, fun photo spots, specialty Halloween cocktails, music, and themed nights.
• Tiny House and Platypus have the Haunted Corn Maze in the green space behind their buildings at 1411 S. 13th St. It’s open on the weekends through Oct. 31.
• Cobweb Castle opens Sept. 26 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., and runs through Nov. 1. Included with museum admission.
• A Halloween Pop-Up is taking over The Tipsy Pig, 1150 Sterling Ridge Drive, Suite 100, from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31 with spooky cocktails, over-the-top décor, and photo ops.
•  Black Lagoon Halloween cocktail pop-up experience is at Nite Owl, 3902 Farnam St., from  Sept. 30 through  Nov. 1.
• Oriental Trading Company and Blue Sky, 10730 Pacific St., Suite 150, present The Boneyard Oct. 1-31. Expect giant skeletons, spooky décor like large-scale aninmatronics on the patio, festive photo ops, and plenty of Halloween fun like specialty drinks served in Oriental Trading’s Halloween-themed drinkware, including skull mugs, cauldron mugs and jack-o’-lantern cups. This is a family-friendly venue, so families can make a full day of it with mini bowling, pickleball, karaoke and food, all while checking out The Boneyar
• Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, Neb. Special events during that time include Witches Night Out Oct. 2-4 and Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30 & 31.
• Four bars have partnered up for a Harry Potter-inspired challenge in October. Each bar has a different Halloween pop-up experience representing a different house inspired by Harry Potter: Social, 1009 S. 192nd St., Elkhorn, Neb. (Ravenclaw); Blackstone Social, 3910 Farnam St.; Burlington Social, 1002 S. 10th St.; and The Censored Shop, 3910 Farnam St., Suite B. Visit all four, complete The Wizard’s Cup Challenge and entered to win a trip to Chicago, which includes a visit to the Harry Potter Shop Chicago. Must be 21+
• Haunted TreeRush is held on Thursday through Sunday nights in October at TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N Suite A, Bellevue, Neb. On Fridays and Saturdays, a DJ will play.

• The Fall Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3952 State Highway 133, Blair, Neb., is Oct. 2 through Nov. 1. Special events include Character Appearance and Haunted Nights on Oct. 3; Superhero Weekend on Oct. 10 & 11; Harvest Princess Weekend on Oct. 17 & 18; Villains Weekend on Oct. 24 & 25; and Halloween Bash on Oct. 31.
• Flashlight Tours of the Squirrel Cage Jail, 226 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, are Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 2-30 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• Fizz to the Future, a pop-up experience with themed drinks and food specials, opens Oct. 2 at Fizzy’s Fountain and Liquors, 1408 S. 13th St., and runs through Nov. 1. On opening night, the Delorean Time Machine will be at the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. Must be 21+
• “Evil Dead: The Musical” is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., Oct. 2 through Nov. 8.
• “Wicked Plants” is on display Oct. 3-31 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. From familiar houseplants to more exotic curiosities, this intriguing display reveals how certain species earned their bad reputations. It’s included with gardens admission.
• Ollie the Trolley Haunted Cemetery Tours are Sundays from Oct. 4 to Nov. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Costumed historians will share tales of haunted cemeteries, mansions, gangsters and brothels. Tickets are $42.95.
• The Haunted Maze is open daily through Oct. 31 at Oak View Mall. Hours are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Toddler Tuesday); Friday from 3:30 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are no scary characters in the maze. Cost is $5; if you bring a child, the adult’s ticket is only $2. Bring a receipt from any store in the mall and receive $2 off tickets.
• The Wandering Page bookstore and cafe, 3925 Farnam St., has a A Court of Thorns and Roses-themed pop-up called Prythian throughout October, featuring themed decor, ACOTAR-inspired cocktails and events like ACOTAR Book Bedazzling on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. and ACOTAR Hybrid Trivia Bingo on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
• Big Grove Coffee Shop, 4601 Catalyst Court, is temporarily Platform 9¾ with Harry Potter-themed menu of coffee drinks and treats, including Snape’s Sip (creamy black sesame latte with a rich, nutty flavor), Sorting Hat Cupcakes, Polyjuice Matcha Potion (blackberry matcha topped with blackberry cold foam) and Amortentia (sparkling cherry refresher with lemonade, lime and edible glitter). 

• The Rose presents “Bunnicula” Oct. 16 through Nov. 1 the theater located at 2001 Farnam St. 
• O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of “Death Becomes Her” Oct. 27 through Nov. 1 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
• Spooky Tales for Tots is Oct. 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Included with admission.
• There’s a team costume contest during Puzzlepalooza on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Scriptown Brewing Co., 3924 Farnam St. Team registration is $90 plus fees. Must be 21+
• Spooky Glow Painting for ages 8 to 12 is Oct. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Road. FREE but preregistration is required.
• Mercury Movie Nights are every Wednesday in October at the cocktail lounge Mercury, 329 S. 16th St. Upcoming movies: Creature Features on Oct. 28. Special showings are “The Crow” on Oct. 30 and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 31.
• Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting at the Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave., is Oct. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. FREE and no preregistration needed.
• The Dark Table five-course immersive dinner experience is Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Big Grove Brewing, 4601 Catalyst St. Tickets are $100 and include a 7-ounce beer pairing with each course.
• Plant Soirée at Crescent Moon Ale House, 3578 Farnam St., will include Plant Bingo and a costume contest on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The best costume winner get a Crescent Moon gift card.
• Falconwood Fright Nights is an outdoor movie series at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Road, Bellevue, Neb. Admission is $6 ($10 for the double-feature). Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. This season’s remaining movie is “Nightmare Before Christmas” on Oct. 29 (Trunk or Treat Night).
• Little Riot’s Fall Movie Nights are Thursday nights on the rooftop at 6201 Maple St. Movies start at 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes “Halloween” on Oct. 29. They’re free and open to anyone age 21+.
• The Finicky Cookie will host Halloween Cookie Decorating Classes on Oct. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3025 S. 83rd Plaza. Cost is $75.
• Halloween movies at Quasar Drive-In in Valley, Neb., include “Scooby-Doo” and “Jeepers Creepers” on Oct. 29; and Double Feature of “Casper” & “Beetlejuice” on Oct. 30.
• Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy is Oct. 29-31 at Founders ONE | NINE, 1915 Jackson St. Listen to classic Poe tales and sip four crafted spirits or mocktails. General admission is $59 and VIP seats are $74. Must be 21+
• Crook House Candy Crawl is Oct. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Crook House Museum on the MCC Fort Omaha campus, 5730 N. 30th St., Building 11B. Grab a map and explore the main floor of the museum and the garden and find the candy stops.
• Trek Halloween Trick-or-Treat Ride is Oct. 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Swanson Park, 3102 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, Neb. It’s a free, beginner-friendly, casual 5 mile, no-drop twilight roll followed by snacks, treats and S’Mores after the ride. Helmets required; costumes and lights encouraged. The Halloween Ride with T.H.O.R on the same track starts at 6 p.m. Lights required for it.
• MCC’s Halloween-Themed STEAM Night is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport St. Family-friendly activities include guiding a robot through a haunted maze, accepting a (candy) pumpkin-balancing challenging and using microscopes to dig deep into the life cycle of a pumpkin (seed). Free, but registration requested.
• Cookie Decorating: Halloween Cookies is Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Cost is $55; garden members receive 20% off.
• Zootacular is Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark. Members save 20% off tickets.
• Friday Night Movie Series at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard features Halloween movies in October. Screenings are free and begin at dusk. Upcoming movies: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Oct. 30.
• Macabre at the Manor is Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St. Cost is $40, and includes access to tarot and spiritual medium readings, handwriting analysis, magic, musical performances, a presentation on Memento Mori and accompanying exhibit of artifacts. Must be 18+
• Night Light: The Unknown: Edge Of Reality is Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive. The 21+ event explores underworlds, outerworlds, and the limits of human knowledge. Come in costume. Cost is $20.
• Damones play “Rocky Horror” on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. at The Waiting Room. Tickets are $15.
• Last Night At The Circus: A Clown Themed Dance Party is Oct. 30 at 9:30 p.m. at Little Riot, 6201 Maple St., featuring and music by DJ Franco Benitez. Must be 21+
• Camp Fear and Nightmare Theater Movie Nights are Fridays and Saturdays at Elkhorn Shores, 23301 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb. Family movies are shown on Fridays and adult movies are on Saturdays. Films start at dusk. Upcoming themes: Oct. 30 & 31 (Halloweekend with “Halloweentown” and “Return to Halloween Town” and Halloweekend-Rob Zombie Double Feature). Pricing is based on type of campsite with views of the screen. A $5 park pass is required for everyone age 5 and older entering the event lawn.
• Visit the Slightly Spooky House in the Children’s Department at Bookworm Omaha, 2501 S. 90th St., Suite 111, on Oct. 30 following the 10 a.m. Story Time and on Oct. 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. Kids can navigate the darkened, slightly spooky Children’s Department with giveaways and candy at the end of the trail.
• Halloween Trick or Treat Days are Oct. 30 and 31 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. They’re included with museum admission.
• Drafthouse of Horrors at Alamo Drafthouse, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Neb., features Halloween films in September and October. Upcoming films: “Trick or Treat” (Oct. 30) and “Halloween” (Oct. 31).
• Halloween Massive 2026 is Oct. 30 and 31 at several venues in downtown Benson. The event is Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. with bands and DJs and Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. with EDM DJs. Venues include Shakedown Street Outdoors, Shakedown Street Tavern, Burke’s Pub, Kaitei, Edge of the Universe, and Burrito Envy. Costumes required. Tickets start at $23. Must be 21+
• Boo Bash at Wander + Wonder, 120 N. McKenna Ave., Gretna, Neb., is Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Halloween Skate is Oct. 31 at Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 S. 45th St., with two sessions: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:15 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and skate rental is $3. Wear a costume and skate rental is free.
• Ghoulish Garden Adventure is Oct. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. at at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Enjoy a family-friendly day full of spooky stories, creepy creatures, seasonal surprises, interactive activities and trick-or-treat stations. Come in costume or come as you are. Event is included with garden admission or membership and no registration is required. Advance admission tickets may be purchased online.
• Halloween Kids Craft Workshop is Oct. 31 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Wick & Paper Studio, 1252 Izard St. This is a free or Pay-What-You-Can drop-in activity.
• Family Fun Cooking Classes featuring Halloween Cookies is Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sur La Table, 10353 Pacific St. Cost is $69.
• Spooky Swim is Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Montclair Community Center, 2304 S. 135th Ave. Admission includes Halloween crafts and spooky atmosphere. Regular open swim pricing applies.
• Spooky Self Care is Oct. 31 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Make spooky bath bombs and a DIY heat compress. Free for ages 14+, but registration is required.
• Spookysplosion is Oct. 31 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for teens in grades 7-12 at the Bellevue Public Library, 2206 Longo Drive, Bellevue, Neb. Activities include a movie, snacks, painting a ghost portrait, decorating a wooden ghost frame, and making a candy corn squish. Supplies limited. It’s free, and no registration required.
• Omaha Halloween Bar Crawl is Oct. 31 starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $40 at the door, and include two to three drinks or shots, plus no cover charge at each bar. Crawl and check-in starts at The Dubliner, 1205 Harney St. Must be 21+
• Retro Halloween Rooftop Party is Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Little Riot, 6201 Maple St. There will be a costume contest and music by DJ George M Giron. Must be 21+
• It’s A 2000s (Halloween) Party is Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St. Must be 21+
• Halloween Party at Alano Club, 1523 Vinton St., is Oct. 31. There will be a Halloween potluck and pumpkin carving contest. Costumes are encouraged.
• A Killer Halloween Party is Oct. 31 at Anna’s Place, 1802 Dodge St., featuring burlesque from Dahlia La Rouge, cocktails, food, and a clown costume contest. Dress code is clown. Cost is $100. Must be 21+

Help keep this list updated! Know of any Halloween events in the Omaha Metro area happening in 2026 that aren’t on this list? Leave a comment with the details or email Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.

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