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The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha

For more seasonal events and things to do in Omaha, check out the Ultimate Halloween & Fall Festival Guide 2024. Up-to-the-minute concert information and local theater information are available in separate guides.





Event Series Nebraska’s Deep Roots

Nebraska’s Deep Roots

Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature …

Event Series Power Up

Power Up

Omaha Children's Museum 500 S. 20th St., Omaha

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through Jan. 5, 2025. In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and healthy life. …

Event Series Cobweb Castle

Cobweb Castle

Omaha Children's Museum 500 S. 20th St., Omaha

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

Event Series Wicked Plants

Wicked Plants

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St., Omaha

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+, …

Event Series Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Event Series Becoming Jane

Becoming Jane

The Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St., Omaha

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living …

Event Series Ed Ruscha: Paper

Ed Ruscha: Paper

Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift …

Free
Event Series Les Indes Galantes

Les Indes Galantes

Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha

The exhibition "ClĂ©ment Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, ClĂ©ment Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe …

Free
Event Series Eva LeWitt

Eva LeWitt

Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St., Omaha

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder …

Free
Event Series The Lost World Of Dragons

The Lost World Of Dragons

The Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St., Omaha

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China. …

Experience The Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope

Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope …

Event Series Will You Watch Me Win?

Will You Watch Me Win?

The Union For Contemporary Art 2434 N. 24th St., Omaha

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and …

Free
Event Series Science Of Fear

Science Of Fear

Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into …

Highway To Heck Balloon Haunted House

Oak View Mall 3001 S. 144th St., Omaha

A haunted house built out of balloons will be open inside Oak View Mall from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024. The haunted house, built by The Balloon Bros.,  is wheelchair accessible. Hours of operation are estimated.  Admission is $20 per family (up to six people), or $5 for ages 13+. No unaccompanied children. Proceeds benefit …

Jasper Rabbit Visits Library Storytime

The character Jasper Rabbit from "Creepy Carrots" will visit for Omaha Public Libraries this month for a special storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome.  Visit schedule: Oct. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Willa Cather branch Oct. 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Saddlebrook branch Oct. 6 from 1:30 to …

Free
Event Series Popol Vuh Exhibition

Popol Vuh Exhibition

El Museo Latino 4701 S. 25th St., Omaha

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the QuichĂ© through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21 …

Event Series Fun Fall Friday

Fun Fall Friday

Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St., Omaha

The RiverFront will host Fun Fall Fridays with games, giveaways, and fall activities at the Eighth Street Plaza near Heartland of America Park.

Free
Event Series Creepy Carrots Escape Room

Creepy Carrots Escape Room

The Creepy Carrots Escape Room is on Oct. 11 with three separate sessions: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 10 at Omaha Public Library Swanson branch. The escape room is based on the best-selling picture book "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds. Registration is required; call (402) 444-4852 to sign up for a 30-minute …

Free
Event Series Gathering

Gathering

Generator Space by Amplify Arts 1804 Vinton St., Omaha

"Gathering," a collaborative exhibition organized by Valerie St. Pierre Smith, considers the act of gathering–gathering kin, gathering medicine, gathering songs–as an embodied practice that uplifts indigenous lifeways and ancestral healing practices. Exhibition artists and organizers assert food and plant medicine pathways in the immersive, indigenized environment of the exhibition space to question the disconnects and …

Free
Event Series The Answer Is Love Exists

The Answer Is Love Exists

KANEKO 1111 Jones St., Omaha

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10; …

$10

Costume Night

Cochran Park 199 S. 22nd St., Council Bluffs

The City of Council Bluffs hosts Costume Night at Cochran Park, featuring free activities like pumpkin painting, costume dance party, games, an outdoor movie, light-up balloon animals, and free hamburgers while supplies last. Other food vendors will be on-site, with additional items available for purchase.

Free
Event Series AfroCon

AfroCon

MCC Fort Omaha Campus 5300 N. 30th St., Omaha

AfroCon 2024 is Oct. 11 at Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater and the main event is Oct. 12 at the MCC Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology, Building No. 24. AfroCon supports talented independent artists and businesses led by people of color and celebrates all-things-nerd culture. There will be panel discussions, cosplay contests, and vendors.  Opening …

Event Series Free Friday Movie Nights

Free Friday Movie Nights

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard will screen movies outdoors in the fall. Movies start at dusk. No outside food or drink allowed. Bring your own blankets, chairs and bug spray. 2024 Schedule: Sept. 20 - "The Little Rascals" Sept. 27 - "The Lion King" Oct. 4 - "Hocus Pocus" Oct. 11 - "Beetlejuice" Oct. 18 - "The Pagemaster" …

Free
Event Series Drafthouse of Horrors

Drafthouse of Horrors

Alamo Drafthouse LaVista 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special" …

Event Series Coraline

Coraline

The Rose 2001 Farnam St., Omaha

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

$20

Donice Morace

Bushwackers Saloon 7401 Main St., Ralston

Donice Morace plays at Bushwackers on Oct. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7. Cover is $15.

$15
Event Series Night Of The Knave Knight

Night Of The Knave Knight

Mahoney State Park 28500 W. Park Highway, Ashland

Popcorn productions presents the melodrama "The Night of the Knave Knight" by Julie Eschlman Aug. 30 through Oct. 20 at the theater at Mahoney State Park. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids (ages 12 and under), and Family Packages (2 adults, 2 kids) are $28. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Once upon a time …

Featured Featured Event Series Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St., Omaha

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes …

Event Series Dracula

Dracula

UNO Theatre 6505 University Drive S., Omaha

UNO Theatre presents "Dracula" by Bram Stroker from Oct. 3-13, 2024. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview performances are $10); UNO students receive a free ticket.

$16
Event Series Angels in America Part One

Angels in America Part One

Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St., Omaha

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches” Oct. 4 through Nov. 3. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize®- and Tony Award®-winning drama "Angels in America" is one of the greatest American plays of this past century. In the midst of the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with …

Event Series Black Holes Double Feature

Black Holes Double Feature

Mallory Kountze Planetarium 6601 University Drive Road North, Omaha

Black Holes Double Feature will be shown at Mallory Kountze Planetarium from Oct. 4-26. "Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible" will be screened at all showings, as well as one of the following: "Hot and Energetic Universe," "Unveiling the Invisible," or "Black Holes." Tickets are $10.

$10