October in Omaha has so much to offer. From the multitude of trick-or-treat events to all of our amazing pumpkin patches it can be a little overwhelming planning your schedule! Omaha Moms Blog has curated a guide to all of the fun, family-friendly events happening in and around Omaha.
October 1-5
Thursday, October 3rd
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Friday, October 4th
6:00pm Howl-O-Ween Safari, Wildlife Safari Park
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
7:00pm Cat in the Hat, Rose Theater
Saturday, October 5th
8:30am Harvest Fest Farmers Market, Village Point Shopping Center
1:00pm Monster Jam, CHI Health Center
2:00pm Halloween is Brewing with Fun, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
2:00pm & 5:00pm Cat in the Hat, Rose Theater
6:00pm Howl-O-Ween Safari, Wildlife Safari Park
7:00pm Monster Jam, CHI Health Center
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
October 6-12
Sunday, October 6th
1:00pm Monster Jam, CHI Health Center
2:00pm Cat in the Hat, Rose Theater
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Monday, October 7th
10:30am Out & About Storytime: Chalco Hills, Omaha Public Library
Thursday, October 10th
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Friday, October 11th
11:00am Out and About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha Public Library
6:00pm Hummel Harvest Nights, Omaha Parks and Rec
6:30pm Rocky Horror at the Castle, Joslyn Castle
7:00pm Cat in the Hat, Rose Theater
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
9:00pm Fireworks, Valas Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 12th
10:00am Omaha Pumpkin Festival, Earl May Garden Center
11:00am 42nd Annual Witches Tea, Mangelsen’s
1:00pm Trick-or-Treat in the Forest, Fontenelle Forest
2:00pm & 5:00pm Cat in the Hat, Rose Theater
7:00pm Night Hike, Fontenelle Forest
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
7:00pm Firefighters, Fireball & Funny, Yer Mom’s Comedy Show
October 13-19
Sunday, October 13th
2:00pm Cat in the Hat, Rose Theater
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Tuesday, October 15th
6:00pm Nebraska Shakespeare “Othello”, Lauritzen Garden
Thursday, October 17th
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Friday, October 18th
4:00pm Healthy Trick-or-Treat, Omaha Children’s Museum
5:00pm Halloween Party with Superheros and Princesses, Go! Kids Gym
6:00pm Hummel Harvest Nights, Omaha Parks and Rec
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
9:00pm Fireworks, Valas Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 19th
8:30am NFM Halloween 5K and Fun Run, Nebraska Furniture Mart
9:30am Stroller Strides in the Forest, Fontenelle Forest
10:00am Trick-or-Treat with the Animals, Gifford Farm
10:00am Family Fishing Frenzy, Nebraska Game and Parks
1:00pm Carved, Rockbrook Village
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
October 20-26
Sunday, October 20th
12:00pm Growl-o-Ween, Woof & Whiskers
1:00pm & 3:00pm Rompy’s Halloween Bash! Romp n’ Roll Omaha
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Tuesday, October 22nd
5:00pm The Great Hall-oween Haunt, The Durham Museum
Wednesday, October 23rd
6:00pm Halloween Spooktacular, Florence Library
Thursday, October 24th
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Friday, October 25th
4:00pm Healthy Trick-0r-Treat, Omaha Children’s Museum
5:00pm Baseballoween, Omaha Storm Chasers
6:00pm Trunk or Treat, Sarpy Community YMCA
6:00pm Monster Mash Bash, Oak View Mall
6:30pm Autumn Constellation Viewing, Fontenelle Forest
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
7:00pm Ella Enchanted, Rose Theater
9:00pm Fireworks, Valas Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 26th
10:00am Omaha’s Great Pumpkin Tree Festival, Village Point Shopping Center
10:00am Fall in the Forest Walk, Fontenelle Forest
10:00am Trick or Treat at the Museum, Union Pacific Museum
10:30am Saddlebrook Spooktacular, Saddlebrook Library
10:30am Boo Bash, Benson Neighborhood Association
10:30am Haunted Reads, Benson Library
11:00am Smack-o-Lantern Mixer, Omaha Roller Derby
1:00pm Haunted House, Millard Library
2:00pm & 5:00pm Ella Enchanted, Rose Theater
2:00pm Halloween Family Dance Party, Milton R. Abrahams Library
2:00pm Haunted Candy Land, South Omaha Library
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
7:00pm Masquerade at the Castle, Joslyn Castle
October 27-31
Sunday, October 27th
8:00am Omaha Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5k, Nebraska Runs
11:00am Fall Festival, Old Market District
12:00pm Ghoulish Garden Adventure, Lauritzen Gardens
12:30pm Swimtastic Trunk or Treat, Swimtastic Swim School
1:00pm Spooks & Spokes Bike Scavenger Hunt, Stintson Park
1:00pm Halloween Hoopla, Shadow Lake Towne Center
2:00pm Ella Enchanted, Rose Theater
5:00pm Trunk or Treat, First United Methodist Church
7:00pm Ghouls and Glow, Henry Doorly Zoo
Monday, October 28th
6:00pm Halloween Magic Spectacular, Regency
Wednesday, October 30th
10:00am Tiny Tots Halloween Party A.V.Sorensen Library
10:30am Halloween Fun Fest, W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
Thursday, October 31st
9:00am Halloween at Valas Pumpkin Patch
4:00pm The Great Pumpkin Celebration, Cabela’s
Ongoing Event Resources
Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards
Ranch of Terror Haunted House Bellevue Berry Farm
Cobweb Castle, Omaha Childrens Museum
Tree Rush Adventure, Fontenelle Forest
The Great Pumpkin Celebration Cabela’s La Vista
Please Note :: While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and event details on our guides, we always encourage you to do the same before making final plans. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can make every attempt to correct them.
