It’s time to sip pumpkin spice lattes, hunt for the perfect pumpkin and begin the season’s adventures. In Omaha, the fun revs up in October with events the entire family will love. Here’s the ultimate list of Omaha's Halloween events – all treats, no tricks – that are so fun you’ll make them an annual tradition.
Ghouls & Glow
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Select dates in October
Experience Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium at night for two weekends in October during Ghouls & Glow.
More than 400 larger-than-life, custom-made lanterns illuminate Children’s Adventure Trails. Visitors will encounter dancing skeletons, candy monsters, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, witches, spider web arches, sugar skulls with elements of nature, an eerie house, a mummy band and friendly ghouls. Bats, vultures, spiders and black cats light up the trails.
Outside the main lantern display, hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins glisten along the zoo’s pathways. Omaha Circus Arts will dazzle with their mind-blowing fire dancing, gravity-defying aerials and mesmerizing flow arts. Omaha Street Percussion is back with sensational drumming beats that will thrill you to the bone. Meet one of Halloween's mascots -- the mighty bat -- inside Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night each evening from 7:45pm to 8:15pm.
New this year: Ghouly Iglooze (guests can reserve one of 14 fully furnished private igloos) and Spooky Pumpkin Adventure, a magical virtual reality experience.
Each year, the zoo hands out more than 1 million pieces of candy during the festivities, but there's more to savor with treats for sale at Sea Turtle Cafe, Glacier Bay Landing grill and the Sweet Shop concession area. Don’t miss this sweet and not-so-scary Omaha outing with your family.
Haunted TreeRush
TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest
Select dates in October
Swing from the treetops and traverse aerial trails at TreeRush, where a dressed-up forest welcomes haunted climbs for ages 7+ on select dates through the month of October during Haunted TreeRush.
TreeRush is an exhilarating way to experience a unique forested area. Visitors can explore the treetops at this aerial amusement park suspended over 6 acres. After expert instruction, navigate suspended obstacles, bridges, rope ladders, tunnels and other surprises that make up the more than 113 challenges and 18 ziplines. Eight different trails are color-coded according to the level of difficulty and are marked as beginner to expert.
Candyland Trick or Treat
Omaha Children’s Museum
Select dates in October
Candyland Trick or Treat is a fun event for the little ones in your life. After scoring some treats, stay and play!
Baseballoween
Werner Park
Oct. 25, 2024
Don your best costume and bring the family to this free event at the ballpark, returning for its 13th year. The event will feature trick-or-treating, activity stations, and a family-friendly movie on the videoboard. Leashed dogs are also welcome!
Symphony Spooktacular
Omaha Symphony
Oct. 27, 2024
Cozy up in the concert hall for some epic ghost stories from around the world. From the scary to the silly, hear from spirits from Japan, a wailing woman in Mexico, Irish fairies and German witches. Come early for fun activities in the lobby.
Haunted Fun at Omaha’s Union Station
The Durham Museum
Oct.. 26-27, 2024
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. Explore the museum's exhibits, including The Lost World of Dragons, the perfect monstrous pairing this Halloween season!
Ghoulish Garden Adventure
Lauritzen Gardens
Oct. 27, 2024
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. 27, 2024
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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