Ultimate List Of Halloween Events, Shows & Movies In Omaha (2026)

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 2026 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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2026 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.

• Fall Fest at Nelson Produce & Farm, 10505 N. 234 St., Valley, Neb. is Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Find 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons at the farm’s signature fall festival.
• 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.
• Little Riot’s Fall Movie Nights are Thursday nights on the rooftop at 6201 Maple St. Movies start at 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes “Dawn of the Dead” on Sept. 17, “Practical Magic” on Sept. 24, “Beetlejuice” on Oct. 1, “Nightmare Before Xmas” on Oct. 8, “Scream” on Oct. 15, “Hocus Pocus” on Oct. 22, and “Halloween” on Oct. 29. They’re free and open to anyone age 21+.
• Barnato Speakeasy, 225 N. 170th St., Suite 95, has a Halloween pop-up from Sept. 18 through mid-November, featuring themed cocktails, food and fun decor.
• Drafthouse of Horrors at Alamo Drafthouse, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, Neb., features Halloween films in September and October. Upcoming films: “Hope” (Sept. 17-23), “Practical Magic 2” (Sept. 17-23), “Resident Evil” (Sept. 17-23), “Verity” (Oct. 1-7), “Beetlejuice” (Oct. 8), “Repo! The Genetic Opera” Movie Party (Oct. 12), “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre “Oct. 12), “Ginger Snaps” (Oct. 13), “The Craft” (Oct. 17), “A Tale of Two Sisters) (Oct. 18), “The Hands of Fate” (Oct. 21), “Daughters of Darkness” (Oct. 26), “Trick or Treat” (Oct. 30) and “Halloween” (Oct. 31).
• The Witches Den, a Halloween pop-up experience, is at The Alibi Room, 9001 Arbor St., from Sept. 23 through Oct. 31 featuring themed drinks and Halloween decor.
• Falconwood Fright Nights is an outdoor movie series at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Road, Bellevue, Neb. Admission is $6 ($10 for the double-feature); admission for “9 to 5” is $8 in advance and $10 day of. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. This season’s movies are “The Outsiders” on Sept. 24, “9 to 5” on Sept. 27 (Dolly Parton dress-up and yodeling contests), “Monster Squad” on Oct. 8, “Scoopy Doo: Spooky Island” on Oct. 11, “Obsession” on Oct. 15, “Hocus Pocus” on Oct. 22, “Nightmare Before Christmas” on Oct. 29 (Trunk or Treat Night).
• Camp Fear and Nightmare Theater Movie Nights are Fridays and Saturdays at Elkhorn Shores, 23301 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb. Family movies are shown on Fridays and adult movies are on Saturdays. Films start at dusk. Themes: Sept. 25 & 26 (Burton Night with “Beetlejuice” and “Nightmare Before Christmas” & Document The Movie Night with “Blair Witch Project” and “Cloverfield”), Oct. 2 & 3 (Ghostly Night with Friday showing “Spirited Away” and “Casper” and Saturday showing “The Conjuring” and “The Sixth Sense”), Oct. 9 & 10 featuring Boo Bazaar (Silly Scares Night with “Hocus Pocus” and “Frankenweenie” and Comedy Horror Night with “Shaun of the Dead” and “Zombieland”), Oct. 16 & 17 (Sci-Fi Fright Night with Friday showing “Ghostbusters” and “ET” and Saturday showing “The Mist”), Oct. 23 & 24 featuring Boo Bazaar (Vintage Halloween Night with “The Addams Family” And “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and Vintage Horror Night), and Oct. 30 & 31 (Halloweekend with “Halloweentown” and “Return to Halloween Town” and Halloweekend-Rob Zombie Double Feature). Pricing is based on type of campsite with views of the screen. A $5 park pass is required for everyone age 5 and older entering the event lawn.
• Boos on Q, a Halloween pop-up, is at Tavern on Q, 18010 R Plaza, from Sept. 25 through Oct. 31, featuring over-the-top decorations, fun photo spots, specialty Halloween cocktails, music, and themed nights.
• Tiny House and Platypus have the Haunted Corn Maze in the green space behind their buildings at 1411 S. 13th St. It’s open on the weekends through Oct. 31.
• Cobweb Castle opens Sept. 26 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., and runs through Nov. 1. Included with museum admission.
• A Halloween Pop-Up is taking over The Tipsy Pig, 1150 Sterling Ridge Drive, Suite 100, from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31 with spooky cocktails, over-the-top décor, and photo ops.
•  Black Lagoon Halloween cocktail pop-up experience is at Nite Owl, 3902 Farnam St., from  Sept. 30 through  Nov. 1.
• Oriental Trading Company and Blue Sky, 10730 Pacific St., Suite 150, present The Boneyard Oct. 1-31. Expect giant skeletons, spooky décor like large-scale aninmatronics on the patio, festive photo ops, and plenty of Halloween fun like specialty drinks served in Oriental Trading’s Halloween-themed drinkware, including skull mugs, cauldron mugs and jack-o’-lantern cups. This is a family-friendly venue, so families can make a full day of it with mini bowling, pickleball, karaoke and food, all while checking out The Boneyar
• Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, Neb. Special events during that time include Witches Night Out Oct. 2-4 and Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30 & 31.
• Four bars have partnered up for a Harry Potter-inspired challenge in October. Each bar has a different Halloween pop-up experience representing a different house inspired by Harry Potter: Social, 1009 S. 192nd St., Elkhorn, Neb. (Ravenclaw); Blackstone Social, 3910 Farnam St.; Burlington Social, 1002 S. 10th St.; and The Censored Shop, 3910 Farnam St., Suite B. Visit all four, complete The Wizard’s Cup Challenge and entered to win a trip to Chicago, which includes a visit to the Harry Potter Shop Chicago. Must be 21+
• Haunted TreeRush is held on Thursday through Sunday nights in October at TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N Suite A, Bellevue, Neb. On Fridays and Saturdays, a DJ will play.

• The Fall Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3952 State Highway 133, Blair, Neb., is Oct. 2 through Nov. 1. Special events include Character Appearance and Haunted Nights on Oct. 3; Superhero Weekend on Oct. 10 & 11; Harvest Princess Weekend on Oct. 17 & 18; Villains Weekend on Oct. 24 & 25; and Halloween Bash on Oct. 31.
• Flashlight Tours of the Squirrel Cage Jail, 226 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, are Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 2-30 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.
• Fizz to the Future, a pop-up experience with themed drinks and food specials, opens Oct. 2 at Fizzy’s Fountain and Liquors, 1408 S. 13th St., and runs through Nov. 1. On opening night, the Delorean Time Machine will be at the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. Must be 21+
• Friday Night Movie Series at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard features Halloween movies in October. Screenings are free and begin at dusk. Schedule: “Hocus Pocus” on Oct. 2, “Scooby-Doo” (2002 Spooky Island) on Oct. 9, “Ghostbusters” (1984) on Oct. 16, “Beetlejuice” (1988) on Oct. 23, and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Oct. 30.
• “Evil Dead: The Musical” is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., Oct. 2 through Nov. 8.
• “Wicked Plants” is on display Oct. 3-31 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. From familiar houseplants to more exotic curiosities, this intriguing display reveals how certain species earned their bad reputations. It’s included with gardens admission.
• Ollie the Trolley Haunted Cemetery Tours are Sundays from Oct. 4 to Nov. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Costumed historians will share tales of haunted cemeteries, mansions, gangsters and brothels. Tickets are $42.95.
• Iowa Western Community College will have a six-part series called Haunted Bluffs: History, Legend & the Paranormal. Most sessions take place at the haunted site and participants will conduct on-site investigations. The sessions are: “History of the Haunts” (Oct. 6, 7 to 9 p.m., $25), “Squirrel Cage Jail” (Oct. 12, 7 to 9 p.m., $50), “RailsWest Train Museum” (Oct. 13, 7 to 9 p.m., $50), “The Bregant House” (Oct. 19, 7 to 9 p.m., $50), “Fairview Cemetery and The Black Angel” (Oct. 20, 7 to 9 p.m., $50), “Evidence Review” (Oct. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., $25).
• Mercury Movie Nights are every Wednesday in October at the cocktail lounge Mercury, 329 S. 16th St. Movie schedule: Spooky Not Scary on Oct. 7; B-Movie Badness on Oct. 14, Staff Favorites on Oct. 21, and Creature Features on Oct. 28. Special showings are “The Crow” on Oct. 30 and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 31.
• The Haunted Maze is open daily through Oct. 31 at Oak View Mall. Hours are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Toddler Tuesday); Friday from 3:30 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are no scary characters in the maze. Cost is $5; if you bring a child, the adult’s ticket is only $2. Bring a receipt from any store in the mall and receive $2 off tickets.
• Halloween movies at Quasar Drive-In in Valley, Neb., include Double Features of “Little Shop of Horrors” & “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 9; Double Feature of “Other Mommy” & “Resident Evil” on Oct. 9 & 10; Quasar Camp Blood movie marathon of “Friday The 13th” films on Oct. 10; Double Feature of “Verity” & “Other Mommy” on Oct. 16 & 17; “Scooby-Doo” and “Jeepers Creepers” on Oct. 29; and Double Feature of “Casper” & “Beetlejuice” on Oct. 30.
• Family Workshop: Mum-my Pot is Oct. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Each family will make one mum-my pot. Cost is $35; garden members receive 20% off. Pre-registration is required.
• Ibsen Costume Gallery, 4981 Hamilton St., will celebrate National Independent Costume Shop Day on Oct. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Shop and take a free guided tour. There will also be $25 Horror FX Makeup tutorials throughout the afternoon.
• Murder Mystery Party is Oct. 10 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Omaha Public Library Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb. It’s free, but registration is required.
• Halloween Happenings Open House is Oct. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Neb. Conservation Nebraska will teach Outdoor Osteology at the event (osteology is the study of bones and skeletons). There will also be s’mores and roasting marshmallows, while supplies last. Costumes welcomed, especially those made with recycled or reused materials. FREE event, but state park permit is required to enter the park.
• Third Annual Mystical Market is Oct. 10 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Trucks & Taps Patio, 5402 S. 108th St. There will be 20+ vendors, tarot readers, and offerings like henna and aura photography. Admission is free.
• Creepy Carrots Escape Room for kids ages 6 to 10 is Oct. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Omaha Public Library’s Central Library, 7205 Dodge St. The escape room is one hour long. It’s free, but registration is required. **REGISTRATION IS FULL**
• Halloween Art & Community Night is Oct. 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Adaptive Crossroads, 15689 Spaulding St. The free event includes painting pumpkins and making spooky magnets. Open to all ages and abilities; costumes are encouraged. Must register to attend.
• Blood Ball: A Vampire Masquerade is Oct. 10 from 9 p.m. to midnight at The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., featuring vampire-inspired burlesque performances and a live DJ. Costumes strongly encouraged. Cost is $15 in advance and $25 at the door. Must be 21+
• Heartwood Fall Festival is a free event on Oct. 10 & 11 from noon to 6 p.m. featuring complimentary pumpkins to decorate on-site at Heartwood Park or take them home to carve, as well as viewing giant pumpkin and hay bale sculpting. Other free activities include Bingo with prizes, putt putt golfing and miniature pony rides.
• The Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, is Oct. 10, 11, 17 and 18.
• Family Fun Cooking Classes featuring Halloween Cookies are Oct. 10, 18 and 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sur La Table, 10353 Pacific St. Cost is $69.
• Monster Mash Jump at The Hub Trampoline Park, 7 S. Fourth St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, is Oct. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $25, and includes two hours of jumping, a Monster Slushy, Monster Cupcake, and Monster Meet & Greet.
• Howl-o-Ween Mall Mutt Meet-Up is Oct. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Oak View Mall, 3001 S. 144th St. Be sure to bring your dog in costume for this free event.
• Paranormal in the Metro, presented by Brian Corey, is Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., explaining paranormal phenomena, a history of eerie local cases, and clues about how to research these stories. It’s free to attend. Best suited to an 18+ audience.
• The Wandering Page bookstore and cafe, 3925 Farnam St., has a A Court of Thorns and Roses-themed pop-up called Prythian throughout October, featuring themed decor, ACOTAR-inspired cocktails and events like ACOTAR Book Bedazzling on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. and ACOTAR Hybrid Trivia Bingo on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
• Film Streams On The Green at Sonny’s – Builders District, 724 N. 16th St., is a free outdoor movie series and features “Death Becomes Her” on Oct. 12 and “The Witches” on Oct. 26. Pre-show activities start at 6:30 p.m. and screenings start at 7.
• Haunting Tales and Human Remains is Oct. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Omaha Public Library W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Road. It’s free, but registration is required (opens Sept. 1).
• Zootacular is Oct. 14, 16-18, 23-25, and 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark. Members save 20% off tickets.

• Teen Hangout: Spooky Glow Painting is Oct. 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave. It’s a free activity.
• Howl-O-Ween is Oct. 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dog Park at Southwind Park, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, Neb. Dress your dog in a Halloween costume and register onsite at the event to take part in a costume competition. It’s a free event and you even get a treat (a free beverage from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck). Parking is available at the La Vista Public Library.
• Do You Believe in Ghosts? with local paranormal expert Brian Corey is Oct. 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Omaha Public Library’s Central Library, 7205 Dodge St. The presentation is free.
• Camp HullaBOOloo is Oct. 16-18 at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Road, Bellevue, Neb. Think cozy fall vibes, costumes, themed arts & crafts, pumpkin patch activities, campfires, and more. Price varies depending on if you’re tent camping, RV camping, or glamping; tickets include all meals. Must be 21+
• Select Tommy’s Express Car Wash locations will have the Tunnel of Terror experience, where the car wash tunnel transforms into a spine-chilling haunted experience. Guests who attend this event will experience creepy masked employees, jump scares, and haunting sounds, all from the comfort of their vehicle, leaving with a clean ride. Locations are 1402 S. Washington St., Papillion, Neb.; 10779 Hillcrest Plaza, La Vista, Neb.; and 11 Hyvee Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Tunnel of Terror is at the Papillion and Council Bluffs locations on Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 16-24, from 7 to 10 p.m. and at the La Vista location on Oct. 23 and 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for members and non-members.
• Halloween Camp sessions are Oct. 16-17, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 23-24, and Oct. 24-25 at YMCA Camp Kitaki. Drop-off is at 5:30 p.m. on Night 1 and pick-up is at 1 p.m. on Day 2. Cost is $100 and it’s open to ages 7-14.
• The Rose presents “Bunnicula” Oct. 16 through Nov. 1 the theater located at 2001 Farnam St. 
• Tiffany Plaza’s Halloween Pop-Up is Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at 2505 S. 133rd Plaza.
• Witches Tea is Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mangelsen’s, 3457 S. 84th St. It’s a free, family-friendly event.
• Creepy Carrots Escape Room sessions are on Oct. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb. Free, but pre-registration is required.
• Pumpkin Decorating on Oct. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St. It’s free, but registration is required. **REGISTRATION FULL**
• The Harvest Party is Oct. 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Polina Gardens, 727 S. 13th St. The free event will have live music, pumpkin carving, giveaways, and more.
• Spooky Bitch Night Market is Oct. 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. in the Tiny House + Platypus backyard, 1411 S. 13th St.
• Floating Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Montclair Community Center, 2304 S. 135th Ave. Cost is $7 and includes a pumpkin to pick from the “patch,” decorating supplies and open swim. Registration is required.
• Bewitched Boardwalk is Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N, Bellevue, Neb. Trick-or-treat, meet raptor and reptile ambassadors, and play games. Each ticket includes a hotdog, chips, and a drink. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
• Haunted Hangars: Night of Flights and Spirits is Oct. 17 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, Neb., featuring paranormal demonstrations, mysterious artifacts from the museum’s collections, a costume contest, DJ and dancing, spooky movie screenings, local food trucks and breweries, and more. Tickets start at $45. Must be 21+
• Not-So-Spooky Halloween Party is Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wander + Wonder, 120 N. McKenna Ave., Gretna, Neb.
• Old Market Witches Walk is Oct. 18 from 2 to 10 p.m. Meet at 13th and Howard at 3 p.m. for a group stroll to 10 Street. There will be a costume contest.
• Stall and Treat is Oct. 18 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy, 10130 S. 222nd St., Gretna, Neb. HETRA participants, their families, and individuals with special needs can attend from 2 to 3 p.m. Come in costume to visit each stall where horses are dressed to impress, and then explore the Haunted Trail filled with kid-friendly games. Cost is $5 for an individual or $20 for a family of five. Children under the age of 2 are free. Registration required.
• Halloween Bingo Bash is Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at Sippin’ Sirens, 4302 S. 42nd St., with Halloween-themed prizes, cash prizes, and Halloween drink specials. Bring a Halloween-themed snack to share.
• No Tricks All Treats Halloween Party at The Dock Bar & Grill, 401 Veterans Memorial Highway, Council Bluffs, Iowa is Oct. 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight with live music by HaPPY eNDINGS. Must be 21+
• Haunting Tales and Human Remains is Oct. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave. The presentation is free.
• Guided Walking Tour: Fairview Cemetery is Oct. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, 308 Lafayette Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa. The program is free to the public but registration is required (registration opens Oct. 5).
• The free Spooktacular at Omaha Public Library Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., is Oct. 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
• The Great HALL-oween Haunt is Oct. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Pre-registration is highly recommended. It’s included with admission.
• Metropolitan Community College’s Fall Spook-tacular Tour is Oct. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. leaving from MCC Sarpy County, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, Neb. Stops include Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph, Mo., lunch, and a tour of Atchison, Kan., one of the most haunted towns in the state. Cost is $199. Call (531) MCC-5231 to register. Must be 18+
• Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting is Oct. 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 7205 Dodge St. Free, but registration is required.
• Free Pumpkin Decorating at Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., is Oct. 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. Registration is required.
• Spooky Glow Painting for kids ages 8 to 12 is Oct. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Willa Cather Branch, 1905 S. 44th St. Free, but registration is required.
• Do You Believe in Ghosts? is Oct. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Lane. The presentation is free, but registration is required.
• Felius Cat Cafe & Rescue’s Second Annual Black Cat Gala is Oct. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Omar, 4383 Nicholas St. The black-tie gala is a spooky, elegant night of cocktails, food, and Halloween fun for those 18+. Cost is $150 and includes a buffet-style dinner and dessert, open bar, online auction, and spooky entertainment.
• Durham After Dark is Oct. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. The 21-and-over event includes live entertainment, tarot readings and touring the haunted trains. Costumes welcome but not required.
• The Finicky Cookie will host Halloween Cookie Decorating Classes on Oct. 22 and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3025 S. 83rd Plaza. Cost is $75.
• Catch another Spooktacular on Oct. 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb. It’s free, and no registration is needed.
• Little Bakers: Halloween Treat Shop is Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wander + Wonder, 120 N. McKenna Ave., Gretna, Neb.
• Howl-oween Bash is Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nebraska Humane Society and includes trunk-or-treat, games, prizes, pumpkin decorating, a creepy critter room, educational booths, shelter animals, goat pen and glow in the dark party. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door; kids 2 and younger are free.
• Teen Night at We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym, 10717 Virginia Plaza, Suite 113, La Vista, Neb. is Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. It’s for kids ages 10 and older and includes a costume contest, pizza, spooky activities and open play. Tickets are $25.
• The 10th Annual Spook & Sip, hosted by Twisted Vine, is Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Papillion. Tickets go on sale on Oct. 1.
• La Vista Recreation’s Zombie Fitness Challenge is Oct. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the La Vista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd. The free, high-energy event combines fitness, teamwork and a touch of spooky fun! Participants will navigate a series of obstacle courses, endurance challenges and survival-themed workouts, all while trying to evade the zombies lurking along the course. Ages 6+ are welcome. Registration is required by Oct. 21. Call (402) 331-3455 to reserve a spot.
• Hallowteen is Oct. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. The free event is open to teens ages 13-19. Costumes are welcome. Registration required.
• Spooky Spirits is Oct. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Wander the garden while enjoying themed cocktails, live entertainment, eerie games, and haunting encounters. Advance tickets are $30, $25 for garden members and include one free drink. Tickets at the door, if available, are $5 more. Must be 21+
• Stories After Dark: Scary Stories for ages 19+ is Oct. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Omaha Public Library’s Central Library, 7205 Dodge St. Storytellers are encouraged to sign up here ahead of time. Walk-in storytellers will be permitted if time allows.
• Trick or Treat with the Animals is Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gifford Farm, 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb. Wear a costume, collect some candy, ride the hayride, enjoy fall on the farm! Registration is required. Pay at the admission table (cash or check only).
• Fright Lab is Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Members-only experiences from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at Kiewit Luminarium. Come dressed in costume for a fun day of trick-or-treating, strange science, demons, and more. Cost is $4 per child and $3 per adult for non-members, and $3 per child and $2 per adult for members.
• Another Spooktacular is Oct. 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Willa Cather Branch, 1905 S. 44th St. It’s free and no pre-registration is needed.
• Benson Witch Walk is Oct. 24 from noon to midnight at Edge of the Universe, 6070 N. Maple St. Enjoy family-friendly festivities from noon to 6:30 p.m., followed by Advanced Witchcraft from 7 p.m. to midnight. A portion of the proceeds will help people experiencing the loss of a home.
• Halloween and Holiday Clipboard is Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mangelsen’s, 3457 S. 84th St. Open to ages 8+. Cost is $25.
• Halloween Witchy Woods Walk is Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa. The guided hike is for people ages 16+. Cost is $10 and pre-registration is required.
• Trunk or Treat at Fort’s Edge Loft & Winery, 2207 County Road 45, Fort Calhoun, Neb., is Oct. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. Collect candy, paint pumpkins and bags, and participate in the best dressed costume contest.
• Third Annual Rylan J Schopen Memorial Monster Bash is Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Playmoore Building, 1406 Fort Crook Road S, Bellevue, Neb. Tickets include live music, dancing, photo booth, face painting, trunk or treating, candy, glow stick and glow necklace. Suggested donation is $15 or more. Event benefits Project Harmony.
• PACE Culinary Class – Halloween Delights is Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Price TBA.
• Halloween Candlelight Tours of the Historic General Dodge House are Oct. 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. (tours start every 20 minutes but you can stay until 10). Check-in begins at the Beresheim House, 621 S. Third St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Tours are $20 if you pre-register by 5 p.m. on Oct. 24; walk-ins from 6 to 8:30 p.m. are $25.
• Boos & Brews is Oct. 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Dubliner Pub. General admission tickets are $25; funds raised benefit Midwest YouCan and YouCan Camp. Event includes live music by Parfait, a costume competition, and Halloween-themed drinks.
• Halloween Havoc is Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. at Reverb Lounge. That same night and in the same neighborhood, Latino Landia: Halloween Edition begins at 9 p.m. at The Waiting Room.
• Highly Spirited in the Midwest is Oct. 24 from 9 to 11:45 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St. Historic presentations begin at 9 p.m. in the Carriage House, followed by splitting up into two groups (one heads into the castle to begin paranormal investigations and the other half will enjoy an additional presentation in the Carriage House until the groups switch places at 11 p.m.). A bar will be open throughout the evening, accepting both cash and cards. Creative dress is encouraged. Tickets are $45. Must be 18+
• Halloween Cookie Class is Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 25 at 2 & 7 p.m. at Cakes by Diane, 913 S. 184th St., Elkhorn, Neb. Cost is $48.
• Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas live with the Omaha Symphony is Oct. 24 and 25 at Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St. Performances are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Flight of Fright is Oct. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, Neb. As you make your way through the museum, you will discover aircraft filled with treats, surprises, and festive decorations. Museum opens at 11 a.m. and candy drops start at noon.
• Spooky Sunday Pop-up Market is Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Heartside Candles & Curios inside Penny’s Hair, 5358 S. 72nd St. There will be local vendors, intuitive readings, and food trucks. Admission is free.
• Pumpkins in the Pool is Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Papillon Landing, 1046 W. Lincoln St., Papillion, Neb. There will be games, a scavenger hunt and pumpkin painting. It’s free for members and punch cardholders; and included with daily admission for all other guests.
• The Hocus Pocus Themed Event at The Hub, 7 S. Fourth St., is Oct. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring a 30-minute magic show and costume party. Cost is $25 and includes a two-hour jump pass, a Witches Brew Slushy, and a Halloween cupcake. The trampoline room will be Glow Night themed.
• Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting is Oct. 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 7205 Dodge St. Free, but registration is required.
• Halloween Party With Miss Tina is Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Suite 131. FREE
• The Spooktacular at the Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave., is Oct. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It’s free and no preregistration is needed.
• O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of “Death Becomes Her” Oct. 27 through Nov. 1 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
• Spooky Tales for Tots is Oct. 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Included with admission.
• Spooky Glow Painting for ages 8 to 12 is Oct. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Road. FREE but preregistration is required.
• The Spooktacular at the Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St., is Oct. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. FREE, and no preregistration needed.
• Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting at the Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave., is Oct. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. FREE and no preregistration needed.
• The Dark Table five-course immersive dinner experience is Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Big Grove Brewing, 4601 Catalyst St. Tickets are $100 and include a 7-ounce beer pairing with each course.
• Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy is Oct. 29-31 at Founders ONE | NINE, 1915 Jackson St. Listen to classic Poe tales and sip four crafted spirits or mocktails. General admission is $59 and VIP seats are $74. Must be 21+
• Crook House Candy Crawl is Oct. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Crook House Museum on the MCC Fort Omaha campus, 5730 N. 30th St., Building 11B. Grab a map and explore the main floor of the museum and the garden and find the candy stops.
• Cookie Decorating: Halloween Cookies is Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Cost is $55; garden members receive 20% off.
• Macabre at the Manor is Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport St. Cost is $40, and includes access to tarot and spiritual medium readings, handwriting analysis, magic, musical performances, a presentation on Memento Mori and accompanying exhibit of artifacts. Must be 18+
• Night Light: The Unknown: Edge Of Reality is Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive. The 21+ event explores underworlds, outerworlds, and the limits of human knowledge. Come in costume. Cost is $20.
• Damones play “Rocky Horror” on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. at The Waiting Room. Tickets are $15.
• Last Night At The Circus: A Clown Themed Dance Party is Oct. 30 at 9:30 p.m. at Little Riot, 6201 Maple St., featuring and music by DJ Franco Benitez. Must be 21+
• Visit the Slightly Spooky House in the Children’s Department at Bookworm Omaha, 2501 S. 90th St., Suite 111, on Oct. 30 following the 10 a.m. Story Time and on Oct. 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. Kids can navigate the darkened, slightly spooky Children’s Department with giveaways and candy at the end of the trail.
• Halloween Trick or Treat Days are Oct. 30 and 31 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. They’re included with museum admission.
• Halloween Massive 2026 is Oct. 30 and 31 at several venues in downtown Benson. The event is Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 2 pa.m. with bands and DJs and Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. with EDM DJs. Venues include Shakedown Street Outdoors, Shakedown Street Tavern, Burke’s Pub, Kaitei, Edge of the Universe, and Burrito Envy. Costumes required. Tickets start at $23. Must be 21+
• Boo Bash at Wander + Wonder, 120 N. McKenna Ave., Gretna, Neb., is Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• 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.
• Halloween Skate is Oct. 31 at Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 South 45th St., on Oct. 31 with two sessions: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:15 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and skate rental is $3. Wear a costume and skate rental is free.
• Ghoulish Garden Adventure is Oct. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. at at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Enjoy a family-friendly day full of spooky stories, creepy creatures, seasonal surprises, interactive activities and trick-or-treat stations. Come in costume or come as you are. Event is included with garden admission or membership and no registration is required. Advance admission tickets may be purchased online.
• Spooky Swim is Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Montclair Community Center, 2304 S. 135th Ave. Admission includes Halloween crafts and spooky atmosphere. Regular open swim pricing applies.
• Spooky Self Care is Oct. 31 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Make spooky bath bombs and a DIY heat compress. Free for ages 14+, but registration is required.
• Omaha Halloween Bar Crawl is Oct. 31 starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $40 at the door, and include two to three drinks or shots, plus no cover charge at each bar. Crawl and check-in starts at The Dubliner, 1205 Harney St. Must be 21+
• Retro Halloween Rooftop Party is Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Little Riot, 6201 Maple St. There will be a costume contest and music by DJ George M Giron. Must be 21+
• It’s A 2000s (Halloween) Party is Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St. Must be 21+
• Halloween Party at Alano Club, 1523 Vinton St., is Oct. 31. There will be a Halloween potluck and pumpkin carving contest. Costumes are encouraged.
• A Killer Halloween Party is Oct. 31 at Anna’s Place, 1802 Dodge St., featuring burlesque from Dahlia La Rouge, cocktails, food, and a clown costume contest. Dress code is clown. Cost is $100. Must be 21+

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