Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship will be held over the course of several days at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Schedule:

The Jonas Brothers will be at CHI Health Center Omaha on Oct. 6. Boys Like Girls will open the show. Tickets start at $35.95.

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

Cinemateca, the biennial film series presented in partnership between Film Streams and UNO Office of Latino/Latin American Studies, celebrates Latino, Latin American, and Spanish film while offering a rich cultural experience. Screenings are on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. There are pre-film appetizers from local Latino/Latina restaurants before every film at 5:30 p.m. Post-film discussions follow...

“Twilight in Concert” is Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. The show features the original movie accompanied by a live band on stage and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere.  "Twilight in Concert" offers a unique opportunity for fans to relive the story that started it all in a cinematic live experience like no other....

Franz Ferdinand plays The Admiral on Oct. 7. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 The opener is Master Peace. Ever since their beginnings, throwing illegal parties in condemned Glasgow buildings, Franz Ferdinand have been defined by a fresh, unfading, forward-facing outlook. A transgressive art-school perspective, but with a love of a...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2025–2026 Traveling Show is on display at Cali Commons. The collection features the top 25 works from this year’s statewide competition. Free admission. Street parking available on 40th Street (north/south of California) and on California east of 40th.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

It's a comedy open mic, at the same place, on the same day at an earlier time, and with a new updated format! Each comedian who signs up in advance gets 4 minutes or you can show up and put your name in the hat which are pulled randomly every five comics and only get...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales are held every Thursday and the first & third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Swanson Library. There are thousands of books, covering every genre, with the lowest prices in town, including mysteries, thrillers, romance, westerns, non-fiction, children’s,...

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2025–2026 Traveling Show is on display at Cali Commons. The collection features the top 25 works from this year’s statewide competition. Free admission. Street parking available on 40th Street (north/south of California) and on California east of 40th.

Falconwood Park will host Fright Night Movies, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and movies starting at dusk. Food trucks will be on site, as well as concessions. Schedule:

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship will be held over the course of several days at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Schedule:

Omaha Public Library holds Silent Reading Parties on the second Thursday of the month. In this nontraditional book club, there are no assigned readings – you just read what you bring. OPL's Mobile Library, aka Poppy, will be there, as well. Read for an hour and then socialize...or not. 2024 schedule Sept. 12 at Lewis And...

The Union Pacific Museum will host three authors for a variety of programs and presentation this fall. Schedule: All events within the UP Museum’s Autumn Author Series are free and open to the public. Attendees must RSVP to each Author Talk to reserve a seat. Book signings do not require a reservation. 

Pop star Tate McRae brings her Miss Possessive Tour to CHI Health Center Omaha on Oct. 9. Alessi Rose will open. Tickets start at $79.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

UNO Theater is taking over the planetarium to present "Silent Sky" on Oct. 9-12 and 16-19th. Performances are Oct 9 - 11, 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 12 & 19 at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Silent Sky" is based on the true story of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. This play follows her journey in the...

Highly Spirited In The Midwest is Oct. 9 and 30 at 9 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, featuring presentations by local historians followed by an hour-long investigation in the castle. Must be 18+ Doors open at 8:30 p.m., presentations begin at 9 p.m. in the Carriage House. At 10 p.m. we will split into two...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

Meditation Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays at the southeast corner of Standing Bear Lake. Use the 132nd Street and Himebaugh Avenue parking lot. Minimum age for the class is 10 years old. Bring a towel, a pillow to sit on (optional), comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and a jacket or a blanket to keep warm.

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Each Friday, head to The Riverfront to meet animals from Scatter Joy Acres. Meet the animals at the 11th Street Promenade east of the Performance Pavilion.

Park naturalists at Platte River State Park will host beginner astronomy activities Fridays in October. Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night as the stars become visible....

Flannel Fridays is a new event at Nelson Produce Farm, featuring live music, line dancing & lessons, fire pits with s’mores & hot dogs, seasonal mocktails, and interactive activities. Included with admission.

Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what comes out after dark in the Forest? Find out on a Fontenelle Forest guided Full Moon Hike! Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of...

"Blippi: Join the Band Tour" comes to the Orpheum Theater with a lively stage show —designed especially for kids ages 2 to 7 — featuring Blippi and his best friend Meekah bringing even more dancing, singing, and fun to families in Omaha on Oct. 10. Get ready to sing, dance, and play along with Blippi...

The third annual Costume Night at Cochran Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is Oct. 10. There will be free hamburgers, as well as vendors selling food. Activities include: Pumpkin painting, movie, light-up balloon animals, glow sports, Imagination Playground (big blue blocks), music, Council Bluffs Public Library Station, and prizes. 

The Rose presents "R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps – The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium" from Oct. 10-26. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pre-show activities before each performance include: Synopsis: The students of Woods Mill Middle School really love to put on a show....

Elkhorn Shores presents Camp Fear & Nightmare Theatre featuring family fun nights on Thursdays and Fridays, and thriller nights on Saturdays. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m./dusk. Food trucks will be located in the parking lot or bring your own. 2025 schedule:

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!  Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

UNO Mavericks Men's Hockey play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's the 25-26 home season schedule:

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Angels In America: Part Two: Perestroika" from Oct. 10 through Nov. 9 in the Howard Drew Theatre. By Tony Kushner | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem | Original Music by Thomas L. Wilson Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. in Sundays. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize-winning story continues, following...

Popcorn Productions presents "Dangerous Curves" at Mahoney State Park's theater from Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Rick Reckless, handsome sprint car driver, has developed an automobile that is so fast he is certain to win the...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

UNO Theater is taking over the planetarium to present "Silent Sky" on Oct. 9-12 and 16-19th. Performances are Oct 9 - 11, 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 12 & 19 at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Silent Sky" is based on the true story of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. This play follows her journey in the...

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard hosts Friday Night Movies on select Fridays in the fall. Movies will begin at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket. No outside food or drinks are allowed. 2025 schedule:

Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell "jokes" and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can...

Laugh plenty and have some delicious drinks downtown this weekend! Hosted by Joslyne DeBonis, a stellar lineup of the area's best standup comics bring their most fire material in this competition to become the Top Comic in Omaha (and win a cash prize!) If you want to see the best Omaha has to offer fight...

Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

Meditation Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays at the southeast corner of Standing Bear Lake. Use the 132nd Street and Himebaugh Avenue parking lot. Minimum age for the class is 10 years old. Bring a towel, a pillow to sit on (optional), comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and a jacket or a blanket to keep warm.

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

This celebration celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community. The free, all-ages event features bilingual games and crafts that highlight the rich traditions of Hispanic cultures.

In celebration of Malcolm X’s centennial in partnership with the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, there will be a Q&A interview with NEA Jazz Master, two-time Emmy® and Oscar® nominee, and eight-time Grammy® winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard. Blanchard will talk about his Malcolm X Jazz Suite; created for Spike Lee’s 1992 film "Malcolm X" about the...

El Museo Latino will have the "Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead" exhibit on display from Oct. 11 through Nov. 15. Combining elements from indigenous Aztec and Christian traditions, the Day of the Dead remembers our departed loved ones through the “ofrenda” (offering) that may include flowers, candles, incense, candy, favorite foods, and special bread...

The Rose presents "R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps – The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium" from Oct. 10-26. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pre-show activities before each performance include: Synopsis: The students of Woods Mill Middle School really love to put on a show....

Association of Nebraska Art Clubs 2025–2026 Traveling Show is on display at Cali Commons. The collection features the top 25 works from this year’s statewide competition. Free admission. Street parking available on 40th Street (north/south of California) and on California east of 40th.

Blackstone Farnam Fest is a free annual event featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and outdoor bar. Activities held in the parking lot behind the brewery.

Omaha Mavericks Women's Volleyball play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's their 2025 Season:

Heartwood Fall Fest is a two-day, family-friendly festival featuring complimentary pumpkins and a decorating station, petting zoo and mini horse rides, nine-hole mini golf, live music, food trucks and fall-themed carnival games. Champion snow sculptor and international competitor Matt Seeley with Team Nebraska Snow Sculpting will be on hand to carve giant display pumpkins for...

Village Pointe’s Halloween Boo Bash, presented by Woodhouse, takes place all along Davenport Street and at the shopping center's amphitheater. Enjoy trick-or-treating, special characters, face painting, balloon twisting, and more all along Davenport Street. The line cutoff will be at 2:50 p.m. There will be a DJ, and a special character photo op in front...

Halloween fun is planned on Oct. 11 at the Owen Marina located inside Mahoney State Park. Activities include: Pumpkins will be available to purchase for $6 in limited quantity. Carving and decorating tools will be provided. There will also be a campground decorating contest. Those with a campsite can win prizes. There will be trolleys...

Nelson Produce Farm will host screenings of family-friendly films outdoors this fall. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy pre-show crafts, games and photo ops. There will be pizza and snacks available for purchase. Upcoming films:

The Omaha Symphonic Chorus Fall Gala is Oct. 11 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Tickets are $50 include a variety of appetizers. There will be a silent auction, as well. The concert helps fund the rest of the season.

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here’s their 2025 schedule:

Elkhorn Shores presents Camp Fear & Nightmare Theatre featuring family fun nights on Thursdays and Fridays, and thriller nights on Saturdays. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m./dusk. Food trucks will be located in the parking lot or bring your own. 2025 schedule:

Scoop up your sweetie (or anyone, really!) and start your Saturday night off right! Date Night features some of Omaha’s best two-person improv teams, shaping this into a full hour of fun and laughs you won’t soon forget. No date? No worries! This show is just as fun to watch alone or with a group...

UNO Mavericks Men's Hockey play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's the 25-26 home season schedule:

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Angels In America: Part Two: Perestroika" from Oct. 10 through Nov. 9 in the Howard Drew Theatre. By Tony Kushner | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem | Original Music by Thomas L. Wilson Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. in Sundays. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize-winning story continues, following...

Popcorn Productions presents "Dangerous Curves" at Mahoney State Park's theater from Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Rick Reckless, handsome sprint car driver, has developed an automobile that is so fast he is certain to win the...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

UNO Theater is taking over the planetarium to present "Silent Sky" on Oct. 9-12 and 16-19th. Performances are Oct 9 - 11, 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 12 & 19 at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Silent Sky" is based on the true story of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. This play follows her journey in the...

"The Strangers" is a two-person improv show featuring Timmy Tamisiea and Will Meinen; two people who at one time didn't know each other and now they do! Timmy trained and taught in Chicago and LA and continues to perform around the country with the Westside Comedy theater. Will got his start at The Backline, and...

Mic drop is a 1 v1 tournament style competition. The contestants are seeded 1-8 and battle it out with their best stand up performance through three rounds where each round someone is eliminated until they're two comics left who go at to become champion. Then we end the show with one of Omaha's great talents...

Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Join the Third Annual Boo Bazaar: Tim Burton Edition on Oct. 12 at Joslyn Castle. Explore over 100 vendors with witchy, weird, and Burton-inspired art, jewelry, and treats. Enjoy trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, costume contest, raffle, and the BURTONESQUE Art Show. Tickets: $8 (kids free). #BooBazaar2025

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

Heartwood Fall Fest is a two-day, family-friendly festival featuring complimentary pumpkins and a decorating station, petting zoo and mini horse rides, nine-hole mini golf, live music, food trucks and fall-themed carnival games. Champion snow sculptor and international competitor Matt Seeley with Team Nebraska Snow Sculpting will be on hand to carve giant display pumpkins for...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Angels In America: Part Two: Perestroika" from Oct. 10 through Nov. 9 in the Howard Drew Theatre. By Tony Kushner | Directed by Brandon Box-Higdem | Original Music by Thomas L. Wilson Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. in Sundays. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize-winning story continues, following...

The Rose presents "R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps – The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium" from Oct. 10-26. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pre-show activities before each performance include: Synopsis: The students of Woods Mill Middle School really love to put on a show....

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

Fall Family Festival is Oct. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Granary, featuring carnival games, inflatables, hayrack rides, face painting, and a costume contest. Food will be available for purchase.

UNO Theater is taking over the planetarium to present "Silent Sky" on Oct. 9-12 and 16-19th. Performances are Oct 9 - 11, 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 12 & 19 at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Silent Sky" is based on the true story of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. This play follows her journey in the...

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship will be held over the course of several days at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Schedule:

Popcorn Productions presents "Dangerous Curves" at Mahoney State Park's theater from Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Rick Reckless, handsome sprint car driver, has developed an automobile that is so fast he is certain to win the...

County star Maddox Batson is at the Steelhouse Omaha on Oct. 12. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30. General Admission floor tickets start at $51.75.