From Halloween events and outdoor adventures to seasonal food finds, Omaha offers even more ways to fill your itinerary with fall magic.
Fall Fun Outdoors
As September turns to October, Omaha’s trees blaze with color and outdoor attractions provide a great way to enjoy the season.
Fontenelle Forest
At Fontenelle Forest, you’ll experience the quiet beauty of nature during one of the most cherished times of year. On select Sundays, join a guided hike along Missouri River trails. Families can also enjoy seasonal events like Bewitched Boardwalk, featuring animal ambassadors, trick-or-treating and festive autumn walks.
Lauritzen Gardens
Celebrate fall at Lauritzen Gardens, where chrysanthemums bloom in rich shades of orange, brown, red and gold. Visitors can also go leaf-peeping at the 4-acre Arboretum and Oberman Bird Sanctuary.
Junkstock: Harvest Edition
For two weekends this season during Junkstock: Harvest Edition, more than 200 vendors from across the country will sell their one-of-a-kind wares, from vintage finds and antiques to fashions and re-purposed relics. Also part of the fun: live music, tasty food, plentiful photo ops, and pumpkins galore, all in a charming autumn setting.
Photo credits: Kallie Vrbka (left), Emily Molloy (right)
Halloween Events in Omaha
When October arrives, Omaha gets spooky with kid-friendly activities as well as scarier experiences.
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TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest – Traverse aerial trails and rope swings in a haunted forest setting.
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Cobweb Castle at Omaha Children’s Museum – A seasonal play space filled with themed, hands-on fun for kids.
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Zootacular at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – A not-so-frightening annual favorite with 400 glowing lantern displays of skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, candy monsters, and more.
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Baseballoween at Werner Park – Free trick-or-treating and interactive games for families.
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Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens – Botanical Halloween fun with art, games and trick-or-treating.
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The Durham Museum – Hallo-weekend (Oct. 25–26) brings free admission for kids 12 and under, with the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose, and zombie dance shows. On Oct. 28, The Great HALL-oween Haunt offers indoor trick-or-treating.
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Museum of Shadows – Claimed to be one of the most haunted museums in the world, featuring over 3,000 haunted artifacts. Brave visitors can attempt the infamous Sit Challenge.
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Scary Movie Music with the Omaha Symphony – Hear spooky classics performed live at the stunning Holland Performing Arts Center.
Seasonal Food & Treats
Autumn in Omaha tastes just as good as it looks. Don’t miss these seasonal favorites:
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Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Famous apple cider donuts.
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Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – Freshly popped, family-recipe kettle corn.
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Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop – Pumpkin bars and cranberry apple pop tarts.
FAQs: Halloween & Fall in Omaha
What are the best Halloween events in Omaha?
Top picks include Zootacular at the Omaha Zoo, Cobweb Castle at Omaha Children’s Museum and Hallo-weekend at The Durham Museum.
Where can I find family-friendly Halloween fun in Omaha?
Lauritzen Gardens, Werner Park’s Baseballoween, and Omaha Symphony's Scary Movie Music all offer kid-friendly activities.
Is there a haunted attraction in Omaha for adults?
Yes — Museum of Shadows is allegedly one of the most haunted museums in the world, with over 3,000 haunted artifacts.
What seasonal foods should I try in Omaha this fall?
Don’t miss Ditmars Orchard cider donuts, Sweet Magnolias’ pumpkin bars and Skinny Bones’ kettle corn.
