Where:\u00a0<\/em>Omaha Children\u2019s Museum, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: September 30\u2013October 31<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Omaha Children\u2019s Museum<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cobweb Castle<\/a>\u00a0is a Halloween tradition at the Omaha Children\u2019s Museum \u2014\u00a0without all the frights. Your littlest ones can clamber their way through the spooky maze, scale the castle wall, and meet members of the Cobweb Court. During special programming, you\u2019ll learn all about spiders and their awesome secrets, including how they help humans, how strong their webs are, and why we should be nice to these crawly creatures. Cobweb Castle is happening at the museum through Halloween, so you have plenty of time to visit this interactive exhibit with your little ones!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Village Pointe Shopping Center, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 13<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ready for a spooktacular evening at\u00a0Village Pointe\u2019s Halloween Boo Bash<\/a>\u00a0on Friday, October 13 from 4\u20138 p.m. Dive into the Halloween spirit with an array of exciting activities including trick or treating at various participating stores like Warby Parker, Local, Ika Ramen, Bravo, Madewell, Lush, Cold Stone Creamery, Scooters Goodly Cookies, Rowan, CycleBar, Kona Grill, and Best Buy. Encounter special characters, have your face painted, and marvel at balloon twisters. Plus, don\u2019t miss out on gift card giveaways and the thrilling flash mob. And be sure to stick around for a free concert by the amazing High Heel Band!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 13\u201318, 20\u201325 + 27\u201329<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The zoo\u2019s un-frightful\u00a0Ghouls and Glow<\/a>\u00a0event is a must for families during the Halloween season! More than 400 larger-than-life glowing lanterns, like dancing skeletons, ghosts, witches, wizards, a mummy band, and much more, will illuminate the Bay Family\u2019s Children\u2019s Adventure Trails. And just outside the lantern display, there will be hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins lining the zoo\u2019s pathways, as well as a 14-foot-tall pumpkin tree. Plus, each night, there will be trick-or-treating \u2014\u00a0but be sure to bring your own bag to collect treats! Enjoy circus acts like fire dancing, aerials and juggling from Omaha Circus Arts, percussion performances from Omaha Street Percussion, a magic show from Joe Cole\u2019s Magic Show, exciting DJ music, and more. Plus, Omaha Steaks\u00ae Grill will have s\u2019mores kits and miniature pumpkins to decorate. And for the adults \u2014\u00a0Fisherman\u2019s Landing picnic pavilion is now home to the \u201cSpookeasy,\u201d which will have soda, water and seasonal alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take your experience to the next level with the V.I.G. (Very Important Ghoul) ticket, which provides additional benefits, including early admission and access to the V.I.G. Lounge, which has a DJ dance party, Halloween character meet-and-greets, and exclusive animal ambassadors. The V.I.G. Plus ticket includes all of the above, plus an exclusive trick-or-treat bag, a souvenir cup and beverage, a s\u2019mores kit, pumpkin decorating, and more.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information about Ghouls and Glow and to purchase tickets!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Omaha Dog Bar, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 14 + 15<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Emma Conrady via Omaha Dog Bar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Omaha Dog Bar is perhaps\u00a0the<\/em>\u00a0most\u00a0dog-friendly bar in Omaha<\/a>. It has a 10,000-square-foot outdoor bark park with artificial turf, plenty of seating, and fire pits. And on colder (or super hot!) days, retreat to the climate-controlled indoor area with plenty of space to sit with a drink \u2014 and for your dog to roam off-leash! On October 14 and 15, they are hosting Barks and Boos, their annual Halloween weekend bash designed for dogs \u2014\u00a0and their humans. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for all the details about this paw-some event. And if you miss it, you can participate in their\u00a0Instagram & Facebook Halloween Costume Contest<\/a>. Submit a photo of your costumed pup by posting on Instagram and Facebook before October 17 \u2014\u00a0and if you win, you\u2019ll get a $50 gift card to Omaha Dog Bar!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Omaha Children\u2019s Museum, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 14, 21 + 28<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t miss\u00a0Trick-or-Treat Days<\/a>\u00a0at the Omaha Children\u2019s Museum, happening each Saturday leading up to Halloween! Treat tables will be spread out throughout the museum and special seasonal exhibits, including Cobweb Castle, will be open, in addition to all permanent exhibits. Costumes are encouraged! This special event is included with regular museum admission, while supplies last.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>La Vista Dog Park at Southwind Park, La Vista<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of dog-focused Halloween events happening this year! Dress up your pup in their finest costume and snap a picture of them in front of the fall-themed backdrop at\u00a0La Vista Howl-o-ween<\/a>\u00a0at the dog park at Southwind Park. And be sure to stop by the City booth to pick up a locally baked treat from Long Dog Fat Cat and other giveaways for your pup. And don\u2019t forget to treat yourself with a free hot beverage or smoothie from Jo-on-the-Go!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Wildlife Safari Park, Ashland<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 19\u201321 + 26\u201328<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Celebrate Halloween in a wild way at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park during their\u00a0Trunk or Treat event<\/a>. You can craft special \u201ctreats\u201d for the park\u2019s tree-dwelling animals and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the outdoors. Enjoy a delicious dinner, embark on a hayrack ride through the picturesque Pelican Wetlands and Crane Meadows, participate in tree-themed games, and savor the delights of marshmallow roasting. This event, previously known as Howl-o-ween Safari, is designed with families in mind, particularly those with children ages 3\u201312. However, all are invited to partake in the festivities, and each attendee will receive a treat bag to make it a memorable evening for everyone. Register for this wild event\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Werner Park, Papillion<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Omaha Storm Chasers<\/a> & Union Omaha<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun as\u00a0Baseballoween<\/a>\u00a0returns to Werner Park for its 12th consecutive year! This free, family-friendly event promises an evening filled with trick-or-treating, exciting activity stations, and a family-friendly movie screened on the videoboard. They will also be accepting donations for\u00a0Food Bank for the Heartland<\/a>. While donations are encouraged, they are not mandatory; the most needed items include canned vegetables, tuna, chicken, fruit, beans, cereal, juice, pasta, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, rice, and baby food\/formula (please, no glass containers). Don\u2019t forget to come dressed in your Halloween best \u2014\u00a0and even your furry friends on leashes are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Charles E Lakin YMCA, Council Bluffs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get ready for an evening of family fun at the\u00a0Charles E. Lakin YMCA Halloween Family Spooktacular<\/a>! Head to the Lakin Family Park from 5 to 7 p.m. for an unforgettable Halloween celebration. Trick or treat with local businesses and organizations, immerse yourself in the festive spirit, and don\u2019t miss the pumpkin float in the pool. Plus, enjoy a variety of other exciting games and activities that will keep all ages entertained. The best part? It\u2019s absolutely free for the entire community! No registration is required for park events, but if you want to take part in the pumpkin float, be sure to sign up\u00a0here<\/a>. Come in your favorite costume and let the Halloween fun begin!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Ditmars Orchard, Council Bluffs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 20 + 27<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n All fall long, Ditmars Orchard is hosting their Free Friday Movie Nights series, and in October, things get spooky, with\u00a0Halloweentown<\/a>\u00a0playing on October 20 and\u00a0Nightmare Before Christmas<\/a>\u00a0playing on October 27. Orchard activities end at 6 p.m., but the Orchard Cafe, Sweet Shoppe and Bar will stay open throughout the movie, which begins at dusk. They serve a variety of wines, hard cider, pop, water, snacks, popcorn, and even entrees with fresh ingredients grown on the farm! Bring your own blankets, chairs and bug spray and enjoy a beautiful fall evening under the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can\u2019t get enough, return to Ditmars for their\u00a0Dog Days of Fall Costume Contest<\/a>\u00a0on October 29 from 12\u20134 p.m. Registration is $10 per dog and net proceeds from the parade will go to the\u00a0Nebraska Humane Society<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Zorinsky Lake Boat Ramp, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of Spooky Sprint<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the annual\u00a0Spooky Sprint 5K\/10K and Half Marathon<\/a>\u00a0for a family-friendly Halloween-themed run! Enjoy awesome perks like designer shirts, custom medals, chip-timing with live results, and free photos. Indulge in delicious treats at the finish line, including free hot, fresh donuts! Whether you\u2019re a serious runner or out for fun, this event has something for everyone. Can\u2019t attend in person? Don\u2019t worry \u2014\u00a0there\u2019s a virtual race option as well. Get more information and register for the Spooky Sprint\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Omaha Conservatory of Music, Omaha\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a ghoulishly good time at\u00a0Cass Street Trick \u2018R\u2019 Treat<\/a>, a free, family-friendly Halloween carnival brought to you by the Omaha Conservatory of Music, Omaha Community Playhouse, and Omaha Academy of Ballet. Taking place on Cass Street outside the Omaha Conservatory of Music, it\u2019s a night filled with thrilling games, sweet candy prizes, and the eerie sounds of the spooktacular zombie orchestra. Feel free to get into the spirit by wearing your best costume \u2014 in fact, it\u2019s encouraged! Get more details\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>The Durham Museum, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Durham Museum and other community organizations are hosting\u00a0The Great HALL-oween Haunt<\/a>\u00a0for some trick-or-treating fun! Come in costume and collect sweets from historical characters and spooktacular displays throughout the museum. Plus, you can try your hand at ghostly games and creepy crafts, ride on the Haunted Train, and crawl your way through the Cobweb Caboose. And everyone\u2019s favorite, the dancing zombies, are back this year! You may purchase tickets at the door but\u00a0advanced tickets<\/a>\u00a0are recommended due to the popularity of this event.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>PACE, Council Bluffs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 27<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE) in Council Bluffs is hosting several Halloween events on October 27, including Trick-or-Treating at The Hoff. From 4:30 to 6 p.m., knock on doors and fill a bucket with your favorite sweets. Keep in mind: adults must be accompanied by a child!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put on your finest costume to compete for victory (and some cool prizes) at the Youth\/Adult Costume Contest! The youth contest takes place at 6:30, conveniently after trick-or-treating, and the adult contest is at 8:15, right before the haunted flashlight tours. Register for the youth contest\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0and for the adult contest\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top off the evening with their Haunted Flashlight Tours, which take you into the gallery dating back to 1894. You can explore the most ghostly part of the building to find out for yourself if the legends of hauntings are true! Sign up for the tour\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Hitchcock Nature Center, Honey Creek<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 28<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience the enchantment of the changing forest in a whole new light at the\u00a04th Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk<\/a>\u00a0through Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. This Halloween hike promises to deepen your connection with the forest and prairie as you explore the rich folklore surrounding this season. Discover the secrets of the plant, animal, and mineral communities in the Loess Hills and their significance in Halloween folklore. If time permits, you\u2019ll return to the lodge for a captivating demonstration of the items and techniques discussed on this mystical journey. As autumn\u2019s transformation unfolds around you, from nut harvests to migrating birds, from the deer\u2019s rutt to the falling leaves, this is the perfect time to delve into the connections between nature and ancestral myth and ritual. The walk costs $10 and you can register\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Zen Coffee Company, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 28<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get in the spooky spirit the Saturday before Halloween at\u00a0Trunk of Treat at Farnam Hill<\/a>. Come dressed up and ready to trick or treat with a variety of local non-profits, all vying for your vote to become the winning non-profit of the night, receiving all event proceeds. And the treats don\u2019t stop there \u2014 satisfy your cravings with delicious offerings from PJ\u2019s Sweet Treats, Willie Dogs, Cake and Crumb Bakery, The Flour Shoppe Cookies, Dry Spokes, and Snowflake Bakes. Plus, enjoy a bounce house, face painting, photo booth, games, cake walk, and balloon animals. And don\u2019t forget to grab your game and raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes!<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 28<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer the many questions you may have pondered, like can an owl turn its head all the way around? Do snakes blink? And what is a vulture\u2019s defense when they are scared? At\u00a0Scales and Tails<\/a>, you\u2019ll discover the answers to these questions and more facts about some of the resident animals at Fontenelle Forest. This fun family program will include slime making, decorating and eating spooky cookies, and other educational activities. Scales and Tails will be taking place indoors and outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather! This program is $10 for members and $20 for non-members \u2014\u00a0register\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>The Durham Museum, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When: October 28 + 29<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Photo Courtesy of The Durham Museum<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you couldn\u2019t get enough during\u00a0The Great HALL-oween Haunt<\/a>, return to The Durham Museum for Hallo-weekend on both October 28 and 29. All weekend long, children under 12 get in for free! Enjoy goodie bags (while supplies last), the Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose and Halloween games on The Platform. And of course, the Dancing Zombies, courtesy of UNO\u2019s The Moving Company, will be back for their 10th year at 12:45 p.m.! Costumes are encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Where:\u00a0<\/em>Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Cobweb](\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cobweb-Castle.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nVillage Pointe Boo Bash<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Omaha Zoo Ghouls and Glow<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Barks and Boos at Omaha Dog Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nTrick-or-Treat Days<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
La Vista Howl-o-ween<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wildlife Safari Park Trunk or Treat<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Baseballoween<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCharles E Lakin YMCA Halloween Family Spooktacular<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Free Friday Movie Nights at Ditmars Orchard<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spooky Sprint<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Spooky](\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Spooky-Sprint.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCass St. Trick \u2018R\u2019 Treat<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Great HALL-oween Haunt<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Halloween at The Hoff<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Halloween](\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Trick-or-Treating.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n4th Annual Halloween Witchy Woods Walk<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Trunk or Treat at Farnam Hill<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scales and Tails<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hallo-weekend at The Durham<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nGhoulish Garden Adventure<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n