Looking for spooky things to do in Omaha this Halloween season? From after-hours museum events and eerie garden experiences to witches, horror and live theater, Omaha has plenty of Halloween fun designed for adults.
Here are five Halloween events and experiences to check out in Omaha in 2026:
Explore The Durham Museum after dark
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Spend Halloween among Omaha history at Durham Museum After Dark, an adults-only evening inside The Durham Museum.
The historic former train station provides an atmospheric setting for a night of Halloween fun. Explore the museum after regular hours and enjoy special activities created for an adult crowd.
Located in downtown Omaha, The Durham Museum is housed in the city’s former Union Station, an Art Deco landmark that adds plenty of atmosphere before the Halloween festivities even begin.
Sip and stroll at Spooky Spirits at Lauritzen Gardens
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Experience Lauritzen Gardens after dark during Spooky Spirits, a Halloween event for adults. Explore the botanical gardens in a different light while enjoying seasonal drinks and spooky touches throughout the evening.
The event combines the beauty of Omaha’s botanical center with a more grown-up take on Halloween, making it a good choice for a date night or an evening out with friends.
Get bloody at “Evil Dead: The Musical”
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Get ready for a bloody good time with “Evil Dead: The Musical.” The cult horror favorite comes alive onstage with plenty of camp, chaos and laughs as Ash battles a cabin full of demons in this gleefully gory musical comedy.
Based on the “Evil Dead” film franchise, the stage production mixes horror, comedy, music and intentionally over-the-top gore. Performances run Oct. 2-Nov. 8, 2026.
For horror fans who prefer their Halloween scares with a sense of humor, this may be the season’s most entertaining bloodbath.
Investigate mysteries at Night Light: The Unknown Edge of Reality
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Step into the mysterious at Night Light: The Unknown Edge of Reality, a 21-plus evening at Kiewit Luminarium.
This October edition of Night Light explores the boundaries between the known and unknown, with experiences inspired by underworlds, outer worlds and the limits of human knowledge. Costumes are encouraged.
Rather than relying on traditional haunted-house scares, Night Light offers a Halloween experience built around curiosity, science and the unexplained.
Join the Old Market Witches Walk
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Grab your hat and broom for the Old Market Witches Walk on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Witches gather at 13th and Howard streets before beginning a group walk through Omaha’s historic Old Market. Afterward, participants can explore neighborhood businesses offering activities, specials and other Halloween fun.
Costumes are part of the experience, so dress as your favorite witch and join the crowd as the Old Market fills with pointed hats, broomsticks and Halloween spirit.
Plan a Halloween getaway to Omaha
These five events offer different ways to celebrate Halloween in Omaha, whether you want cocktails among the gardens, an adults-only museum night, an evening exploring the unknown, a gory musical comedy or a witch-filled walk through the Old Market.
Looking for more seasonal fun? Explore Halloween events in Omaha, find fall activities and attractions or make a night of it with Omaha restaurants and bars before or after your Halloween adventure.
