Fall is here and there are a ton of things to see and do in Omaha. Check out this Omaha events calendar for upcoming kid-friendly activities, exhibits, stage shows, and more happening in the Omaha Metro Area in October 2019 (and beyond!).
NOTE: This page is updated weekly.
How to read this post: The first events listed are things to come in chronological order, followed by all the on-going events like exhibits or shows that have already opened. Everything is in Omaha, unless otherwise noted in the address.
The post ends with weekly activities at recreation centers and libraries (you may want to call ahead to make sure it is happening the day you plan on visiting).
Family-friendly events in Omaha
The Great Hall-oween Haunt
When: Oct. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
Ghouls & Glow
When: Oct. 24-25, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday nights and 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.
Cost: $8-13/member child; $11-16/member adult; $10-15/non-member child; and $13-18/non-member adult.
Healthy Trick or Treat Night
When: Oct. 25, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
HETRA’s Stall and Treat Halloween Party With The Horses
When: Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 10130 S. 222nd St., Gretna, Neb.
Cost: FREE
Baseballoween at Werner Park
When: Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way
Cost: FREE
Monster Mash
When: Oct. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Oak View Mall, 3001 S. 144th St.
Cost: FREE
“Ella Enchanted: A New Musical”
When: Oct. 25 through Nov. 10; performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $20, non-members; members receive four tickets
Superhero Spootacular
When: Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Highway, Ashland, Neb.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
Farnam Hill’s Trunk OR Treat
When: Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Zen Coffee Co., 230 S. 25th St.
Cost: FREE
There are A LOT of free Halloween activities in Omaha this week. See the complete list here!
Trick Or Treat The Museum
When: Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Hallo-Weekend
When: Oct. 26 and 27
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission; children ages 12 and younger are admitted FREE in costume
Halloween Village
When: Oct. 27, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: City Sprouts South location, 1815 N St.
Cost: FREE
Bison Night at the Museum
When: Nov. 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Art Of The Book
When: Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (family activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Where: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
Cost: FREE
The Bookworm Presents “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Wrecking Ball Show”
When: Nov. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Westside High School, 8701 Pacific St.
Cost: $19.99, solo ticket, and $22.99 to admit one child and one adult (ticket includes copy of the new book with pre-personalized bookplate signed by Jeff Kinney, photo with Kinney, and entry into the show)
Paddington Bear At Story Time
When: Nov. 15-23; story times are on Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. (Florence), Nob. 16 at 10:30 a.m. (Sorensen), Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. (Elkhorn), Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. (South Omaha), Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. (Main), Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. (Millard), Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m. (Swanson) and Nov. 23 at 10:15 a.m. (Benson)
Where: Various Omaha Public Library branches
Cost: FREE
Looking for even more ideas of things to do in Omaha? I always check the Visit Omaha calendar for special events!
Dinos On The Loose
When: Nov. 15, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with regular admission, which is $14 for kids and adults, and FREE for kids under 24 months
Ailey II
When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Cost: Tickets start at $20
“Music Of Vince Guaraldi and the Peanuts”
When: Nov. 17, 2 p.m.
Where: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
Cost: $20, adults; $10, children
Omaha Exhibits & Shows Ending Soon
The exhibitions and theatrical performances have been on this Omaha calendar of events for weeks, but they’re ending soon!
If you want more ideas for cultural attractions to see in the city (even if there isn’t a must-see temporary exhibit), check out this list of 20+ Omaha museums you should visit.
Opera Omaha at Storytime
When: Through Oct. 25 ; storytimes are at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 (Willa Cather), Oct. 11 (Florence) and Oct. 25 (Swanson)
Where: Omaha Public Library various locations
Cost: FREE
“HUIPILES, Indigenous Textiles from Guatemala”
When: Through Oct. 26
Where: El Museo Latino, 4701 S. 25th St.
Cost: $5, general admission; $3.50 for kids grade K-12; FREE for kids under 3 and members
Cobweb Castle
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $13 for kids and adults, $12 for seniors, and FREE for kids under 24 months and members.
The Great Pumpkin Celebration
When: Through Oct. 31 at various times
Where: Cabela’s, 12703 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Neb.
Cost: FREE
“A Bucket of Blessings”
When: Through Nov. 3
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $10, members; $12, nom-members
Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: Through Nov. 17
Where: Laurizen Garden, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Included with museum admission
“RACE: Are We So Different?”
When: Through Jan. 5, 2020
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $11 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for children 3-12; and FREE for members and children
age 2 and under. Admission is FREE to all on Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m.
“Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics”
When: Through Feb. 2, 2020
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
“Diggin’ Dinos”
When: Through April 11, 2020
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
“Influence”
When: Through Aug. 20, 2020
Where: KANEKO, 1111 Jones St.
Cost: FREE
Weekly Activities In Omaha For Families & Kids
These activities are on-going and held on the same day each week. Still, it’s a good idea to call ahead before going, just to be sure.
Toddler Tuesdays
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: =The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St. (gym or at the pool starting at 10:30)
Cost: FREE for members; non-members participate by paying a $4 activity fee for your toddler (age 9 months to 4 years) and the attending parent is FREE.
Toddler Tuesday
When: Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St.
Cost: FREE
Crafty Tots
When: Wednesdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE
Tots of the Town
When: Second Thursday of the month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, Neb.
Cost: FREE
Story Time At Barnes & Noble
When: Fridays at 9:30 a.m. (Crossroads) and Saturdays at 11 a.m. (Crossroads and Oakview)
Where: Barnes and Noble at Crossroads, 7400 Dodge St., and Barnes and Noble at Oakview, 3333 Oakview Drive
Cost: FREE
Inflatable Fridays
When: Fridays, 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults
Kids Craft Time
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mangelsen’s, 3457 S. 84th St.
Cost: $1
Second Saturdays Nature Program
When: Second Saturday of every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Heron Haven Wetland Sanctuary, 11809 Old Maple Road
Cost: FREE
Kidz Kayak Racing
When: Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults (for ages 8-12)
Arts for All
When: Saturdays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha South Public Library, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE (ages 8-12, registration required)
Sunday Funday
When: Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults (for ages 8-12)
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