Fall in Omaha means pumpkins, costumes and plenty of ways to celebrate together. October is packed with Halloween happenings for all ages, from spooky spectacles to family-friendly fun. Explore this roundup of Omaha’s top Halloween events so good you’ll want to come back year after year.
Zootacular
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Oct. 16-19, 23-26 and 30
Experience Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium at night during Zootacular.
Zootacular, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is an all-delightful (and not frightful!) Halloween celebration like no other for all ages. Featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment, tasty treats, and special animal encounters after dark.
Step into a world of Halloween magic as glowing pathways sparkle with twinkling lights and festive décor. Along the way, enjoy fall-inspired bites and drinks, fill your bag on Treat Street, and be mesmerized by fire performers and magicians. Dance beneath the lights and end the evening with the thrill of exploring animal habitats after dark, creating a spectacle of wonder that brings out the kid in all of us.
Haunted TreeRush
TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest
Thursdays-Sundays in October
Swing through the treetops and tackle aerial trails at TreeRush Adventure Park, where the forest transforms into a costumed playground for Haunted Tree Rush. Every Thursday through Sunday in October, climbers ages 7+ can take on spooky nighttime climbs. On Friday and Saturday nights, a live DJ spins festive beats while glowing lights lead the way through the forest for Haunted Glow In The Park.
TreeRush offers a thrilling way to experience 6 acres of wooded adventure. After expert instruction, you’ll set off to navigate rope ladders, suspended bridges, tunnels, and more than 113 obstacles and 18 ziplines. With eight color-coded trails ranging from beginner to expert, there’s a challenge for every level of adventurer.
Cobweb Castle
Omaha Children’s Museum
Sept. 27-Nov. 2
Cobweb Castle offers active not-so-spooky fun. Try on a sorcerer's cap, scale a castle wall, or clamber your way through a spooky maze.
Baseballoween
Werner Park
Don your best costume and bring the family to this free event at the ballpark. The event will feature trick-or-treating, activity stations, and a family-friendly movie on the videoboard. Leashed dogs are also welcome!
Scary Movie Music
Omaha Symphony
Oct. 17 and 18
Hallo-weekend at The Durham Museum
The Durham Museum
Oct. 25-26
Head to Omaha's former Union Station for Hallo-weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, children 12 and under get in free and costumes are encouraged! Enjoy goodie bags (while supplies last), the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose and Halloween games on The Platform. Plus, the Dancing Zombies, courtesy of UNO’s The Moving Company, are back.
Ghoulish Garden Adventure
Lauritzen Gardens
Oct. 26
Stroll decked-out botanical gardens in costume during this special garden adventure, where you will visit activity stations throughout the gardens’ 100 acres and make crafts to take home.
Flight of Fright
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
Oct. 26
The Smithsonian affiliate invites everyone for a unique trick-or-treating adventure in the shadow of a hanger filled with aircraft. Look for kid-friendly activities to enhance the fun.
Bonus: Download the Omaha Savings Pack and save at a handful of the area’s best attractions, hosting special events and exhibits this Halloween season.
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