Ultimate List Of Halloween Events, Shows & Movies In Omaha (2024)

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 is now updated in September with 2024 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.

Halloween and fall annual events in Omaha (things to do every October)

I’ve got a few family traditions for Halloween. Top on that list is “Go to the pumpkin patch.” If you don’t have any traditions, here are a few things to do in Omaha this time of year.

1. Visit a pumpkin patch. Here’s a list of more than 15 pumpkin patches near Omaha.
2. Visit a haunted house. There are 10 haunted houses near Omaha.
3. Visit a haunted park, building, or urban legend of Omaha.
4. Navigate a corn maze.

2024 Halloween Events and Fall Festivals 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.

TIP: In addition to this list, you can find ALL the free Halloween events and Trunk or Treats in Omaha HERE.

• Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue, Neb., presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” Sept. 13-29. The ASL performance is Sept. 27.
• Scary Acres, 17272 Giles Road, opens Sept. 13, with weekend-only hours in September. In October, it will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, as well as the entire week of Halloween (Monday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 2).
• Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Ranch’s Ranch of Terror Haunted House and Haunted Hayrack Rides, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, Neb., open Sept. 13 through Oct. 31, 2024; night-time hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. and Sundays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Elhorn Shores, 23301 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb., presents Nightmare Theatre featuring movies on the following nights Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 12, Oct. 18, Oct. 19, Oct. 24, Oct. 25, Oct. 26 and Oct. 31. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first movie starts at 7. Park passes are $5, and there are also fire pit and tent sites available.
• Madness Haunted House at Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, 21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa, opens Sept. 13, 2024; hours are Fridays & Saturdays from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5, from 7 p.m. to midnight. From Oct. 10-26, 2024, hours are Thursdays-Saturdays from 7 to midnight. The week of Halloween, the haunted house is open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Sunday & Monday, Oct. 27 and 28, and on Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 30 and 31.
• Haunted Hollow Scream Park, 12501 Old Giles Road, La Vista, Neb., Sneak Peek weekend is Sept. 20 & 21, and official opens Sept. 27 through Oct. 31, 2024. Hours are Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Closed on Mondays, except for Oct. 28.
• Gifford Farm Fall Festival is Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb. Enjoy animal presentations, games, the Outdoor Nature Classroom, hay rides, interactions with special guest groups, clowns, music, food trucks, farmers market vendors, and other activities. Cost is $6 per person for ages 2 and older.
• Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival is Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music and street performers while shopping. FREE
• Fall Fest Pop Up Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 21 from noon to 10 p.m. at Kros Strain Brewing Co., 10411 Portal Road, Suite 102, LaVista, Neb. Pumpkin patch and kids activities (bounce house, mini corn dig and balloon artist) from noon to 4 p.m. Fall Fest After Dark starts at 5 p.m. for adults featuring live music by Cover Me Badd from 6 to 10 p.m. FREE
• The Pumpkin Prowl featuring a pay-as-you-go tasting tour of all-things-pumpkin at participating Midtown Crossing restaurants is Sept. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. Visit as many stops as you’d like, in any order, and vote for your favorite establishment of the day
• The Annual Fall Festival at Dee-sign Landscaping and Garden Shop, 8530 Blondo St., is Sept. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be live music, vendors, and a scavenger hunt (with vendor prizes). BYOBeverages.
• Texas Roadhouse Fall Festival is Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Texas Roadhouse Amphitheater at Shadow Lake Towne Center, 72nd Street and Highway 370, featuring a rib eating challenge, vendors, activities, and giveaways. FREE
• Hobbit Ball is Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at German-American Society, 3717 S. 120th St. Costumes are welcome (modest and practical) for the evening of English Country Dancing with live music. Cost is $10 per person or $40 per family.
• Dungeon of the Damned, 1209 Jackson St. (in the basement of Hollywood Candy), opens on Sept. 27; hours are Thursdays-Sundays from 7 to midnight. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., there are guided tours around the haunt with no scare actors. Runs through Oct. 31.
• Bloodrush Forest of Terror, 233rd Street and West Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb., opens Sept. 27 through Nov. 1, 2024; open on Fridays & Saturdays on Sept. 27 and 28, and then open Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 4 through Nov. 1. It’s open on one Wednesday, as well, on Oct. 30.
• Voodoo’s Odd Shop presents Omaha Oddities and Art Expo (Halloween Edition) 2024 on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. There will be classes, performances and vendors. Cost is $15 for adults, kids 12 and under are FREE. $5 from each paid adult admission goes directly to Angels Among Us, a local charity that help families facing childhood cancer.
• Transform a thrifted piece of art into a spooky scene for Halloween at the Thrifted Art Halloween Paint Party on Sept. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Local Makers Collective, 14234 U St. Cost is $20 per person.
• Fall Festival at Chirpy’s Play Cafe, is Sept. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, bingo with Bingo, and playtime. Tickets are $30 for one kid; $25 for each additional kid.
• Pumpkins With A Purpose is Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Granary Green, 7373 Main St., Ralston, Neb. There will be food trucks, pony rides, mini pumpkin patch, petting zoo, mechanical bull. Funds raise benefit the Omaha Children’s Museum Welcome Fund.
• Moss Hunters presents Spooky Cemetarium on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at Soaring Wings Vineyard, 17111 S. 138th St., Springfield, Neb. Make an apothecary-style terrarium. Cost is $55 and includes drink, jar, live plants, and decor.
• Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Neb.. Movies include “The Monster Squad” (Oct. 1), “The Little Shop of Horrors” (Oct. 3), “The Thing” and “16MM Halloween Special” (Oct. 4), “Dracula” (brunch, Oct. 5), “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (Oct. 5), “Silents Syncs Presents Nosferatu X Radiohead” (Oct. 6), “Phantasm” (Oct. 7), “Hallucinations of a Deranged Mind” (Oct. 8), “The Masque of the Red Death” (Oct. 10), “Of Unknown Origin” and “The Fog” (Oct. 11), “The Curse of Frankenstein” (Brunch, Oct. 12), “Shaun of the Dead” (Movie Party, Oct. 12), “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” (Oct. 12), “Beetlejuice” (Movie Party, Oct. 13), “The Beast Must Die” (Oct. 13), “Bride of Chucky” (Oct. 14), “The Return of the Living Dead” and “Embodiment of Evil” (Oct. 15), “The Pit and the Pendulum” (Oct. 16), 16MM Mystery Screening (Oct. 18), “Cat People” (Brunch, Oct. 19), “Ghostbusters” (Movie Party, Oct. 19), “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” (Oct. 19), “Scream” (Brunch, Oct. 20), “Hell Night” (Oct. 21), “Carrie” and “Mute Witness” (Oct. 22), “The Shining” (Oct. 23), “House of Usher” (Oct. 24), “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (Oct. 25), “Dismember The Alamo” (Oct. 26), “Coraline” (Brunch, Oct. 27), “A Return to Salem’s Lot” (Oct. 27), “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (Movie Party, Oct. 27), “Deadly Blessing” (Oct. 28), “Trick R Treat” (Oct. 30), and “Halloween 3: Season of the Witch” (Oct. 31).
• Falconwood Park’s Fall Films series will feature a lot of Halloween titles, including “Coraline” (Oct. 2), “Death Becomes Her” (Oct. 3), “Blair Witch Project” (Oct. 9), “Coco” (Oct. 10), “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands” (Oct. 11 double feature), “Paranormal Activity 3” (Oct. 16, “Hocus Pocus” and “Casper” (Oct. 17 double feature), “The Cabin in the Woods” and “Evil Dead 2” (Oct. 23 double feature), “Annabelle” and “Abigail” (Oct. 24 double feature), “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and “Ghostbusters” (Oct. 26 double feature and trick or treat night), “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (Oct. 30 90s Night double feature), and “The Conjuring” and “Insidious” (Oct. 31 double feature). Gates open at 5 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. Cost is $5 per person.

• Spooky Charcuterie Class is Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Highland House, 20466 Ohio St. Each guest will receive a 17-inch palm leaf coffin cheese board, ingredients, step-by-step instructions, pairing suggestions, snacks and alcohol-free beverages (you are able to BYOB). Cost is $75.
• Classics With A Cause Drive-In is a free series of drive-in movies and in October, you can watch some scary movies, and some not-so-scary movies, for free on Thursdays at Quasar Drive-In Theater, 13427 N. 300th St., Valley, Neb. Schedule in October: “Christine” (Oct. 3), “The Shining” (Oct. 10), “Harry and the Hendersons” (Oct. 17), and “Maximum Overdrive” (Oct. 24).
• BLUEBARN Theatre, 1106 S. 10th St., presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The one-man-adaptation of “Dracula” featuring Aaron Zavitz is a masterpiece of invention, alternating between Bram Stokers’ original epistolary style and bursts of supernatural terror that will bring this exciting narrative to full life on the BLUEBARN stage.
• Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard’s Fall Movie Series features free movies on Fridays at 19481 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Halloween movies in the lineup are “Hocus Pocus” (Oct. 4) and “Beetlejuice” (Oct. 11). Movies start at dusk.
• The Fifth Annual Boos & Birdies Four-Person Scramble is Oct. 4 at the Knolls Golf Course, 11630 Sahler St. Cash prizes for best dressed costume(s). Multiple flights with shotgun at noon; dinner and prize immediately after the tournament. Cost is $50 per person. Register by calling (402) 444-5902 or email [email protected].
• The Bubbly Tart, 3020 Leavenworth St., will have Halloween-Themed Tea Parties on Oct. 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 5 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $60.
• Autumn Mystic Fest is at the Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly psychic fair features tarot readers, astrology readers, healers, massage therapists, aura photography, and venders with crystals, jewelry, candles, oils, clothing, incense and more. Free admission and free parking.
• Lanoha’s Fall Festival is Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lanoha Nurseries, 19111 W. Center Road. There will be a spooky hayrack ride, games, and face painting. FREE
• The Black Lagoon Pop-Up is Oct. 8-31 at Nite Owl, 3902 Farnam St. It will feature special decor, cocktails and events. Most likely, all 21+ events there.
• “Tales of Poe” is Oct. 10 and 11 at 6 and 8 p.m. at the Carriage House at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St. The night features vignettes performed throughout the storied halls (and basement), including the “Cask of Amontillado,” “The Tell Tale Heart,” “The Purloined Letter,” and “Mask of the Red Death.” Tickets are $35 for general admission, $25 for students. This is a 12+ event.
• Danse Macabre – Goth Night is Oct. 11 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St. Dress to impress, while enjoying music by DJ Cemetery Gates and drinks. Cost is $20. 21+ event
• The Rose, 2001 Farnam St., presents “Coraline” 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.
• City of Omaha hosts Fall Fest on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hummel Park, 3033 Hummel Road. FREE
• Spooktacular Family Fun Day is Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mangelsen’s, 3457 S. 84th St.
• Fall Fest In The Village is Oct. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. along North 24th Street between Ohio and Burdette. Event includes free pumpkins (while supplies last), balloon artists, popcorn bar, petting zoo, live music, games, and more. FREE
• Trunk-or-Treat at Florence School, 7902 N. 36 St., on Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will also be music, games, and the Kona Ice food truck. FREE
• Halloween Is Brewing With Fun is Oct. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Owen Marina located inside Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Highway, Ashland, Neb. Activities include a costume parade, pumpkin carving contest, games, and trolley rides. Campsites will be decorated that evening for a decorating contest.
• Halloween Spooky Movie Night and Trick-Or-Treating is Oct. 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Grove Park, 400 S. 187th St., Elkhorn, Neb. Costumes encouraged. The movie screened is “Ghostbusters.” Bring your own food and beverages; there will also be the coffee truck Travelin’ Toms there.
• Halloween Campsite Decorating & Trick or Treating is Oct. 12 at Fremont Lakes SRA, 4349 W. State Lakes Road, Fremont, Neb. Decoration judging and trick or treating is from 5 to 7 p.m. A valid park entry permit is required.
• The Haunted Theatre Show featuring a magic show and live music is Oct. 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 40th Street Theatre, 4006 Hamilton St. The show is an opportunity to see something truly magical: Sorcery, mind reading, sleight of hand, art, music, and maybe even a ghost. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
• Pumpkin Festival is Oct. 12 and 13 at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19481 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Activities an U-Pick run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, with live music from 1 to 4 p.m. On Sunday, activities are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with music from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, and kids 3 and under are free.
• Candyland Trick or Treat events will be held at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., on Oct. 12, 19 and 26 during regular museum hours. Trick or treating is included with regular museum admission.
• Macabre Market is Oct. 13 from noon to 6 p.m. at Zen Coffee Co., 2505 S. 133rd Plaza. Local spooky vendors include Things by Thor, Karen’s Kreations, Foiled Imagineer stained glass, and Tarot by Stef. FREE
• Gifford Farm Fall Family Night is Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb. Hayrides, animals, and dinner (hot dog, chips, water s’mores) is included. Cost is $12.
• Trunk Or Treat Open Swim is Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Goldfish Swim School, 2502 S. 133rd Plaza, Suite 102, and at the Papillion location, 10601 S. 72nd St. There will be trick-or-treating and raffles. Costumes encouraged. Free for members, and $10 for non-members (max of $40).
• Haunted Cemetery Walk & Movie at Oakland Cemetery in Iowa is on Oct. 18. Two tours offered 6 and 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie “Hocus Pocus.” Bring a flashlight, chairs, blankets, and snacks for the movie. Free-will donation is requested; funds raise benefits Eckels Library and Nissan Heritage Museum.
• Trunk or Treat at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2725 N. 60th Ave., is Oct. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come in costume. There will also be s’mores and hot cider and hot chocolate. FREE
• Spooky Spirits is Oct. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Sip on themed cocktails, play ghoulish garden games and discover wicked plants. Costumes optional. Advance tickets are $20, $15 for garden members. Tickets at the door, if available, are $25 or $20 for garden members). 21+ Event
• Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat is Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Omaha Conservatory of Music, Omaha Community Playhouse and Omaha Academy of Ballet. Play games, win candy and dance to a zombie orchestra; the Mobile Sensory Theatre will also be there. Costumes are encouraged! FREE
• Drag Story Hour will have a Halloween-themed Storytime on Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Urban Abbey, 1026 Jackson St. FREE
• Trunk-Or-Treat in the parking lot of American Legion Post 32, 230 W. Lincoln St., Papillion, Neb., and Papillion City Park on Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. FREE
• Omaha Performing Arts presents “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. A live band will perform in sync as the cult classic movie is screened.
• Surrealist Costume Ball is Oct. 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Church/Art House, 3101 S. 20th St. There will be games and interactive performances. Some form of costume is required, but that could be as simple as just a mask or a feather boa. Guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages in a small personal cooler or flask. Cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 21+ Event

• Trick or Treat in Downtown Bellevue at participating businesses on Oct. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. The main route will be on portions of Mission Avenue and Franklin Street.
• Omaha Performing Arts presents “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with shadow cast Once In A While Productions on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. at Orpheum Theater, 809 S. 16th St. Watch the full-length film with a shadow cast and join in the audience participation. Note: Patrons are not allowed to bring their own materials in. Those will be sold with the prop bags, which will not include rice, water pistols, toast, or meatloaf. They will include toilet paper, playing cards, newspaper, party blowers, glow sticks, rubber gloves, paper plates.
• Third Annual Trunk or Treat at Omni Title Services, 407 N. 117th St., is Oct. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. FREE
• Durham After Dark is Oct. 24 from 6 to 10 p.m at The Durham Museum, 810 S. 10th St. Enjoy the speakeasy, live music, eerie stories, and games. $40 for museum members, $50 for non-members (includes on drink ticket and popcorn bar). Advanced registration is strongly encouraged 21+ Event
• Rave On Productions presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Oct. 24-26 at The Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. The isn’t the movie – it’s a full-throttle, live performance that has become a spine-tingling tradition.
• Trunk-or-Treat at Remedy Health, 1314 Galvin Road S, Bellevue, Neb., is Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Candy, prizes and activities for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a Best Decorated Trunk Contest. FREE
• The 13th Annual Baseballoween is Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Neb. FREE
• Trick-or-treat at the Halloween Spootacular at Nebraska Furniture Mart, 700 S. 72nd St., on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE
• Trick-or-Treat With The Animals on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb. Roam the farm to collect treats, and then explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, hop on a haunted hayride, meet special guest groups, indulge in food truck delights and farmer market offerings, plus face painting, balloons, games, and much more. Cost is $6 for adults and Trick-or-Treaters (kids under 2 are free if they are not collecting candy). Reservations are required. Rain Date of Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m.
• Boo Bazaar is Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St. Shop the curated maker and vendor market offers handmade products, handbags, art, decor, dolls, crafts, food and bakery items, bath and body products, crystals, jewelry, as well as a select number of other Halloween or Witchy and weird products.

• Trunk-or-Treat at Casey’s General Store, 18280 Wright St., on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. There will also be carnival games and prizes. FREE
• Indoor Trick-or-Treat at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2444 N. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Oct. 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The event is handicap accessible. FREE
• Annual Halloween Party at The Bubbly Tart, 3020 Leavenworth St., is Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Costumes encouraged. There will be treat bags for children.
• Girl Scouts Trunk-or-Treat is Oct. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Road. There will be games, costumes and treats. FREE
• Monster Mash 2024 is Oct. 26 starting at 4 p.m. at The B Bar, 4330 Leavenworth St. There will be electronic music and groovy jam/funk bands, along with an array of food, crafts, and merchandise vendors to explore. Tickets are $25-$35. 21+ Event
• Bewitched Boardwalk is Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, Neb. The night includes trick–or–treat, s’mores, and ghoulish games. Costumes are encouraged. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.
• JL Studios, 4879 S. 132nd Ave., Suite B, will have a Halloween Party on Oct. 26 starting at 10 p.m. There will be a costume contest with prizes and music provided by DJs. Cover is $10. 21+ Event
• The Ninth Annual SALoween is Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and hosted by hosted by the Benson Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L) Squadron 112 at 8909 Military Ave. There will be a trunk or treat in the parking lot as well as games and prizes.
• The Fifth Annual Witchy Woods Walk is Oct. 26 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa. Examine how folklore can deepen your relationship with the forest and prairie; learn about the plant, animal, and mineral communities of the Loess Hills and their significance in the seasonal folklore associated with Halloween; and if time allows, watch a demonstration of some of the items and techniques discussed on the hike. $10 per person 16+ Event
• Hallo-weekend at The Durham Museum, 810 S. 10th St., is Oct. 26 & 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy goodie bags (while supplies last), the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose and Halloween games on The Platform. Plus, the Dancing Zombies will perform in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall. Children 12 and under get in free and costumes are encouraged.
• Ghoulish Garden Adventure is Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. From owls to scarecrows and bats to carnivorous plants, discover the things in nature that make the fall so festive. Dress in costume and explore a variety of fun and educational activity stations, plus trick-or-treat stops throughout the garden. Included with garden admission.
• Omaha Symphony presents “Symphony Spooktacular” on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. This is a kid-friendly performance, and costumes are encouraged. Arrive early for lobby activities.
• Trunk-or-Treat hosted by Women of St. Patrick’s is Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 20500 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb. FREE
• Family Fun Day: Halloween Edition is Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Time On My Hands, 7020 Maple St. There will be Halloween-themed crafts, snacks, face painting, and a balloon artist. Cost is $20 per group of four.
• Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival is Oct. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St. Activities are outdoors unless there is inclement weather (then it moves indoors). FREE
• The Great HALL-oween Haunt is Oct. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Durham Museum, 810 S. 10th St. Trick-or-treat from historical characters, enjoy crafts, and visit the Cobweb Caboose! The Dancing Zombies from UNO’s The Moving Company perform at 6:45 p.m. Include with admission; advanced tickets are encouraged.
• Spooky Tales for Tots is Oct. 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Durham Museum, 810 S. 10th St. Enjoy a Halloween story followed by themed crafts. Included with admission.
• Trick-or-Treat at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3952 State Highway 133, Blair, Neb., on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Cost is $14.95 plus tax, per person (2 years and under are free).
• A dog-friendly Trunk-or-Treat at The Green Spot Omaha, 1110 S. 71st St., Suite K, is Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be treats for dogs and humans.
• Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair is Nov. 7-10 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 7300 Q St., Ralston, Neb. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and free for children under 10.

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