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.

• 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.
• Elkhorn 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.
• Haunting of the Dell Halloween pop-up bar is at Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood Ave., from Sept. 20 through Oct. 31 in the Pine Room featuring the Wizard School Drink Menu. Events include Halloween Trivia Nights (Oct. 10 and 24), Tarot Card Nights (Oct. 12 and 25), Wand Making and Carving Night (Oct. 23), and Murder Mystery Night (Oct. 26). 21+ Older Event
• 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.
• Apparition Omaha opens Sept. 26 at Bushwhackers Saloon & Dance Hall, 7401 Main St., Ralston, Neb., and runs through Nov. 2. Indulge in 13 ghostly cocktails crafted by the Apparition Alchemists, including seven new cryptic concoctions brewed specifically for the pop-up. 21+ Older Event
• 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.
• “Cobweb Castle” opens Sept. 28 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., and runs through Oct. 31. Included with museum admission.
• 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 “Death Becomes Her” (Oct. 2), “Get Out” (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), “Army of Darkness” 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.

• Chamber of Segretos – Harry Potter Pop Up Bar will run Oct. 3-31 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at Segreto, 3910 Farnam St., Suite B. Hand-crafted cocktails include the Goblet of Fire, Gillyweed and of course Butterbeer. Must be 21+.
• Haunted Kamp Grounds, a Halloween pop-up, opens Oct. 4 at Kamp Blackstone, 3618 Farnam St. Themed drinks include Nocturnal Espresso, Burned Alive, and Poisoned Apple.
• Barnato Speakeasy Halloween Pop-Up is now open inside Barnato Lounge, 225 N. 170th St., through mid-November. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to close.
• The Black Lagoon Pop-Up is Oct. 8-31 at Nite Owl, 3902 Farnam St. It will feature special decor, cocktails and events. 21+ event
• Halloween Hut pop-up bar is open Oct. 10-31 at the Pool Club Bar at Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, 302 S. 36th St. You can visit it Thursdays through Sundays. No reservations needed. 21+ event
• Halloween Movie Fright Night at The Book Nook, 114 N. Washington, Papillion, Neb., features four movies this season: “Halloween” on Oct. 11 at 5:45 and 8 p.m., “Scream” on Oct. 18 at 5:45 and 8 p.m., “Trick or Treat” on Oct. 27 at 5 and 7:15 p.m., and “Hocus Pocus” and “Hocus Pocus 2” double feature on Nov. 3 at noon at 4 p.m. Tickets are $6, and seating is limited.
• Shelterbelt Theatre presents “Lizzie: The Musical” Oct. 11-31 at 4383 Nicholas St., Suite 204. The musical is based on the historical record of the case of Lizzie Borden.
• “Science of Fear” is a program at Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive, running Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission.
• Fizzout, a Halloween pop-up bar, is at Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors, 1408 S. 13th St., from Oct. 16 through Nov. 3. Enjoy the post-apocalyptic Fallout-inspired drinks, food and decor.

• Tour the Haunted Train at The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., from Oct. 19-31 (closed on Mondays). The museum’s historic train cars get a spooky twist for Halloween season, with cobwebs, skeletons, spiders and more. Included with admission.
• Omaha Public Library Spooktacular will Oct. 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Saddlebrook branch and the Saddlebrook Community Center and Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Florence branch and the Florence Community Center. Event includes storyline, trick-or-treating, crafts and more. Costumes are encouraged. FREE
• Spook-Easy at Vis Major Boo-ery is a Halloween-themed pop-up bar open from Oct. 25-30 at Vis Major Brewing Co., 3501 Center St. There will be specialty drinks and eerie decor.

• Meowloween is Oct. 29-31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Felius Cat Cafe & Rescue, 5015 Dodge St. Cost is $30 for one-hour cat play and one canned beverage for ages 15+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets must be purchased in advance.
• 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.
• Trunk N Treat is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Galvin Road N, Bellevue, Neb. There will also be free food and games. FREE
• Trunk-or-Treat at The Learning Experience Omaha West, 20101 P St., on Oct. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. FREE
• Trick-or-Treat at Bethany Home & Bethany Heights, 7 Elliot St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Start at either location. FREE
• Halloween-Themed Music Bingo, hosted by The Music Bingo People, is Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at both Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill locations — 12744 Westport Parkway La Vista, Neb., and 10746 S. 204th Ave., Suite 1, Gretna, Neb. There will also be themed drinks and food specials.
• Halloween College Night at Krush Ultra Lounge, 1402 Howard St., is Oct. 30 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets start at $5, and go up based on demand. 18+ event
• Edgar Allen Poe Halloween Pop-Up is in the Tarot Room at Circo, 19102 Q St., Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, featuring limited edition themed cocktails. 21+ Event
• Halloween Play Time at Chirpy’s Play Cafe, 2063 Creek Side Drive, Papillion, Neb., is Oct. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Come in costume and enjoy a craft session, hot cocoa and treats.
• 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).
• Halloween Happenings at Schramm Park Education Center, 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, Neb., is Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include Gouge a Gourd with an atlatl (spear-thrower) or a sling shot, meet animal ambassadors, and enjoy fall photo opps. Admission to the education center applies.
• Bellevue Public Library, 2206 Longo Drive, Bellevue, Neb., will have Halloween Storytime for ages 3-5 on Oct. 31 from 3 to 4 p.m. Spooky Bingo for all ages follows later from 6 to 7 p.m. Costumes are highly encouraged and registration is required for bingo.
• Halloween Safe Night is Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at La Vista Community Center, 8116 Park View Blvd., featuring free games, food, hayrack rides and get a pre-filled candy bag to take home.
• Roxbury Plaza Harvest Festival is Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10841 Q St. Trick or treat at participating businesses, and kids in costume eat free at Rib Shack.
• Halloween Party at Brownie Bar Bakery, 2821 S. 108th St., is Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. Try brownie samples and kids get a sweet surprise.
• Halloween Chaatfest is Oct. 31 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Curry In A Hurry, 8903 Maple St. Trick or treat, play spooky games, Best Costume Contest, photo ops, spooky cocktails and an assortment of Indian savory street snacks called ‘Chaat’ decorated in a spooky style.
• Trick-or-Treat at Echo Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care, 14509 Echo Hills Drive, La Vista, Neb., on Oct. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. 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.
• Halloween Karaoke & Costume Contest at Candlelight Bar & Grill, 50th and Grover streets, is Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to close. Drink specials.
• Maloney’s Halloween Bash is Oct. 31 from 9 p.m. to midnight at 162 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, featuring themed shots and live music. FREE 21+ Event
• 2024 Pumpkin Smash is Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Cost is $10 per person.
• Halloween Bash with The Bay is Nov. 1 at  Benson Community Center, 6008 Maple St., with youth open skate from 3 to 6 p.m. followed by all-ages skate contest and costume contest from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Blondie’s Halloween Bash is Nov. 1 at Blondie’s Pub & Pizza, 5010 Grover St. Costume contest starts at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. There will also be drink specials like gummy worm jello shots and Halloween IV bag drinks.
• 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.

Help keep this list updated! Know of any Halloween events in the Omaha Metro area happening in 2024 that aren’t on this list? Leave a comment with the details or email Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.

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