Ultimate List Of Halloween Events, Shows & Movies In Omaha (2025)

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 2025 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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2025 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.

• 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. Hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Haunting of the Dell, a Harry Potter-themed pop-up, opens Sept. 24 at Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood Ave. Check out The Slytherin Room and special menu on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
• Hogwarts Express, a Harry Potter-themed pop-up bar, opens Sept. 26 at The Barber Shop, a speakeasy located at 3910 Farnam St., Suite B. There will be contests, exclusive merch, mystery prizes, and a potion-inspired drink menu. Open Wednesdays through Sundays until Nov. 8.
• Nightmare On 16th Street, the Halloween-themed pop-up bar, is open at Mercury, 329 S. 16th ST., Suite 3, through Nov. 9. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight. Drinks include I Know What You Drank Last Summer and a collection of “Dr. Drankenstein” creations, like the Corpse on the Beach.
• Cobweb Castle opens at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., and runs through Nov. 2. Included with museum admission.
• Black Lagoon Pop-Up is Oct. 1 through Nov. 3 at Nite Owl, 3902 Farnam St., featuring spooky cocktails and decor.
• Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Oct. 1 through Nov. 2 at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, Neb.

• Haunted TreeRush is Oct. 2-31 at TreeRush Adventure, 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, Neb., on Thursdays through Sundays. Spooky Glow Nights held every Friday and Saturday night.
• Halloween Hut, a spooky pop-up bar, opens Oct. 9 at the Pool Club Bar at Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, 302 S. 36th St. Hours are Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. through Nov. 1.  
• The Rose presents “R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps: The Phantom of the Auditorium” from Oct. 10-26 at the theater located at 2001 Farnam St. 
• Haunted Spookeasy at Hideaway Bar, 3030 S. 203rd St., opens Oct. 10 through Oct. 31.
• Dungeon of the Damned, a Halloween pop-up bar, is at Huber Haus German Bier Hall, 3578 Farnam St., on Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1, opening at 5 p.m. each night. There will be be themed cocktails and shots, and a fully-decorated space.
• Zootacular is Oct. 16-19, 23-26, and 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Tickets are $25 for adult non-members (ages 12+) and $15 for kids non-members (ages 3-11). Zoo members receive 25% off tickets.
• “Shelterskelter” is Oct. 16-31 at Shelterbelt Theatre at the Omar, 4384 Nicholas St., Suite 204. It’s a collection of short plays perfect for the season. 

• The Omaha Public Library Downtown branch Spooktacular is Oct. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1401 Jones St. There will be a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more. FREE, while supplies last.
• The Omaha Public Library Washington branch Spooktacular is Oct. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 2868 Ames Ave. There will be a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more. FREE, while supplies last.
• “SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw” is Oct. 27-29 at Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St. Performances are Monday at 7:30 p.m., and Tuesday at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
• Gouge A Gourd activities Oct. 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Mahoney State Park. Learn how to use the primitive spear throwing device called an atlatl and throw it at pumpkins. Activity is held behind the Bur Oak Shelter. It’s free and open to anyone age 6 or older. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.
• The Great HALL-oween Haunt is Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Trick-or-treat with historical characters, play games and make crafts, and visit the Haunted Train and Cobweb Caboose. Included with admission, but advanced tickets are encouraged.
• Dark Visions movie series at Alamo Drafthouse runs through Oct. 31. Upcoming movies: “The Lost Boys” (Oct. 28), and “Day of the Dead” (Oct. 29).
• “Do You Believe in Ghosts?” talk by paranormal expert Brian Corey is Oct. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Benson branch. Learn about the tools and techniques used by ghost hunters, and share tales of paranormal encounters. FREE event for adults 19+. Registration required; call (402) 444-4846.
• The Omaha Public Library Willa Cather branch Spooktacular is Oct. 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 1905 S. 44th St. The Spooktacular at the Florence Community Center is also on Oct. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 2920 Bondesson St. There will be a not-so-spooky storytime followed by trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more. FREE, while supplies last.
• Highly Spirited In The Midwest is Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St., featuring presentations by local historians followed by an hour-long investigation in the castle. Cost is $50. Must be 18+ SOLD OUT
• Spooky Tales for Tots is Oct. 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Listen to a Halloween story followed by a craft. Registration is not required; included with admission.
• Halloween College Night Party is Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. at Rhythmz Lounge, 10841 Q St. Tickets start at $19. Must be 18+
• Fright Night Movies at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Road, Bellevue, Neb., start at dusk with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming shows: Oct. 30 – “Hocus Pocus” and “The Addams Family” and Trunk or Treat; and Oct. 31 – “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “The Exorcist Director’s Cut”. Movies are $6-10; kids 3 and under are free.
• Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3935 State Highway 133, Blair, Neb., celebrates Halloween all day on Oct. 31, including 20+ trick-or-treat candy stops all day long, DJ dance party, Glow Foam Zone (weather permitting), costume contest, Glow Night (first 200 guests get free glow sticks starting at 5 p.m., character meet & greets, Candy Corn Hunt, and a classic Halloween movies on the big screen.

• Halloween Happenings at Schramm Park, 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, Neb., is Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Treehouse Classroom, featuring Halloween-themed activities and learning about why bats, spiders and owls. Free, but valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.
• Trick or Treat At The Museums is Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at four Council Bluffs museums (Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Museum, Gen. Dodge House, and Squirrel Cage Jail). Kids in costume receive free admission.
• Omaha Official Halloween Bar Crawl, hosted by PubCrawls.com, is Oct. 31 with check-in from 5 to 9 p.m. at Omaha Tap House, 1401 Farnam St. Early bird tickets are around $10 and include entry into at least four venues, and two to three drinks or shots. Must be 21+.
• Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, features “Gremlins” on Oct. 31. Movies start at dusk.
• Elkhorn Shores, 23301 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb., presents Camp Fear & Nightmare Theatre featuring family fun nights on Thursdays and Fridays, and thriller nights on Saturdays. Upcoming 2025 dates are: Oct. 31 – Halloween” and “Halloween (2018).”
• Friday Night Fright Night is Oct. 31 at The Village Bar, 5700 S. 77th St., Ralston, Neb. Costumes are encouraged. Must be 21+
• Halloween Party at The Bohemian, 1406 S. 13th St., is Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Costume Contest will have prizes for Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, and Best Group Costume. There will also be spooky Cocktails & Mocktails plus themed treats and snacks. Must be 21+
• “Jewelloween: Three Nights of Spells, Spirits & Song” features spooky cocktails and singing along to Halloween favorites performed by Omaha Broadway Bar. Final performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Jewell On Capitol, 1030 Capitol Ave. Tickets are $25.
• Movie Parties fitting with the Halloween theme at Alamo Drafthouse, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Neb., this month include “Back to the Future” on Oct. 31.
• The Witches’ Brew Gala is Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Courtyard Omaha at Beardmore Event Center, 3730 Raynor Parkway Bellevue, Neb. VIP admission is at 6 p.m. for dinner. General admission includes light food. Event includes music, contests and ribbon competitions. Tickets start at $65.
• Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Island Bar and Grill, 7826 S. 123rd Plaza, La Vista, Neb., is Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. M-80 Band will play live.
• Halloween Party and Costume Contest is Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at The B-Side Bar, 162 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Prizes awarded to Best Couple and Best Costume Overall. $5 cover. Must be 21+
• Halloween Karaoke is Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at The Nifty, 4721 Northwest Radial Highway. Costume Contest will include prizes for Best Overall Costume, Best Couples Costume, and Best Group/Theme.
• White Trash Halloween Bash is Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St., featuring the band The Punch Clock Martyrs.
• The Official Halloween Bar Crawl, hosted by Crawl With US, is Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with check-in from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St. Cost starts at $13.67 and includes two days of no covers at participating bars and two to three drinks or shots. Must be 21+.
• Hallo-Weekend at Luke’s Corner, 6002 S. 42nd St., is Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. The Halloween Party and Costume Contest will be on Nov. 1.
• A Fright To Remember is Nov. 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight at The Hub Patio, 7 S. Fourth St., Suite B, Council Bluffs, Iowa. There will be a DJ, drink specials, appetizers and a costume contest with prizes. Must be 21+

Help keep this list updated! Know of any Halloween events in the Omaha Metro area happening in 2025 that aren’t on this list? Leave a comment with the details or email Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.

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