Big List Of FREE Omaha Trunk Or Treats (UPDATED 2026)

There is no shortage of fun things to do for Halloween in Omaha — I have a whole blog post with a complete list of Halloween events in Omaha, after all. But sorting through all of it is tough if all you want to know about are the free trunk or treats. So, I’ve saved you the time and gathered all the free Halloween trick-or-treat (and trunk or treat) events in Omaha for 2026 into one list. Enjoy!

UPDATED: This post was published in 2022. We’ve started updating for the 2026 season. If you have an event to add, please email Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.

Please note that many of these events are planned for the outdoors and are subject to the weather cooperating.

• Kids Halloween Parade is Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Papillon Landing, 1046 W. Lincoln St., Papillion, Neb. Collect treats throughout Papillion Landing. FREE, but registration is requested.
• The free Drop-In! Trick or Treat at the Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., is Oct. 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 and under.
• Sixth Annual Creekside Trunk or Treat is Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Creekside Church, 3320 Harry Langdon Blvd., Council Bluffs, Iowa. There will be hayrack rides, train rides, live animal, hot chocolate and more. It’s free and open to the community.
• New Horizon Academy, 17720 Oakmont Drive, Gretna, Neb., will have a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Be sure to vote for your favorite trunk. Gracie’s Sodas and The Papillion Taco Guy will be there.

• Omaha Public Library’s Spooktacular events are held throughout October. Generally, each event includes trick-or-treating, as well as storytime and crafts. Parents need to be present. Most do not require pre-registration, but it’s a good idea to double-check for the particular location you’re interested in.
  • The Spooktacular at the Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St., is Oct. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. FREE, and no preregistration needed.
  • The final Spooktacular is on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to noon at Omaha Public Library’s Central Library, 7205 Dodge St. It’s free and no pre-registration is needed.
• Trunk or Treat at Crown Pointe Sonia, 2820 S. 80th St., on Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Residents will hand out candy as well as community partners.
• Trick Or Treat at the retirement and assisted living facility WEL-Life at Papillion, 801 N. Adams St., Papillion, Neb., on Oct. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at the Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse, 7000 Mercy Road, on Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Fall-O-Ween is Oct. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. outside the La Vista Police Department, 7701 S. 96th St., La Vista, Neb. There’s the traditional Back the Boo Trunk-or-Treat experience as La Vista Police hand out candy from decorated cruisers, as well as pumpkin bowling, candy corn ring toss, inflatables and yard games. There’s also a free walking taco dinner, hot chocolate and s’mores.
• Trunk or Treat at The Cabin Bar & Grill, 9226 Mormon Bridge Road, on Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Trick or Treat at the Millard Makers Market on Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot of Oak View Mall, 3001 S. 144th St. There will also be a bounce house, games, and music.
• Trunk or Treat at Gretna Crossing YMCA, 12358 S. 208th Ave., Gretna, Neb., is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Omaha Vibe Line Dance’s Trick or Trunk is Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2029 Binney St. In addition to candy and treats, there will be music and dancing.
• It’s Fall Y’all is Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Gene Leahy Mall and Heartland of America Park, from about 11th and Farnam streets to Eighth and Farnam. Trick or treating is from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a petting zoo, free s’mores, and a free screening of “Hotel Transylvania” at 7 p.m.
• The Omaha GOATS and Big Red Rugby host a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 3850 S. 149th St.
• Trunk or Treat at Lifegate Church – Midtown, 726 S. 55th St., is Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. There will also be free food, firepits and games.
• Trucks or Treat at Smitty’s Garage, 7610 Dodge St., is Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Hosted by Nebraska Built Truck Culture, Team Lily and 402 Customs. There will be free hot chocolate, while supplies last.
• Halloween Spooktacular at Nebraska Furniture Mart, 700 S. 72nd St., is Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be trick-or-treat stations, costume character appearances, face painting, cotton candy, and more. Costumes are encouraged.
• Third Annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by VA Police and the Employee Association, is Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ACC Parking Lot at the Omaha VAMC, 4101 Woolworth Ave. This is open to veterans and VA employees and their families.
• The Annual Trunk or Treat at Tangier Shrine, 2823 S. 84th St., is Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s a free event.
• Trick or Treat at Heritage Ridge, 1502 Fort Crook Road South, Bellevue, Neb. on Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. Residents will hand out candy in the lobby and library.