October in Omaha: Fall Fun & Festivities

As autumn leaves crunch underfoot across Omaha, the metro area comes alive with pumpkin patches, family festivals, spooky adventures, local markets, and community gatherings. Below is your go-to October events guide for 2025 — organized by date with full details and clickable links.

🧺 Markets & Ongoing Activities

Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market 🌽🧺
Every Saturday through October 11, 2025 | Old Market, Omaha, NE | Free
Sample farm-fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty items. A cherished Old Market tradition that’s perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Omaha Farmers Market – Aksarben Village 🍯🌿
Every Sunday through October 12, 2025 | 2285 S 67th St., Omaha, NE | Free
Experience the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village every Sunday. Shop for produce, herbs, meat, plants, baked goods, jams, jellies, coffee, cheeses, crafts, and much more.

Joslyn Art Museum: Animal-Inspired Exhibition 🎨🦁
Sep 24, 2025 – Apr 29, 2026 (Recurring Daily) | Joslyn Art Museum | Free
Featuring art spanning centuries and continents, this exhibition explores the ways animals — wild, domesticated, and mythical — have inspired human creativity.

🎪 October Events by Date

Fig. Long Table Dinner – Omaha Riverfront 🍷🍽️
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Fig., Omaha Riverfront | $75
Celebrate with a three-course family-style dinner along the riverfront. This monthly tradition brings food, friendship, and live jazz.

Late Nights at the Zoo: Croctoberfest (21+) 🐊🍺
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
An adults-only night with croc-themed décor, live music, and specialty cocktails in a spooky zoo setting.

Benson First Friday 🎶🎨
Friday, October 3, 2025 | Benson | Starting at 5:00 PM | Free
Omaha’s creative hub comes alive with art shows, open galleries, live music, chalk art, food, and vendors.

Fall Fest at Hummel Park Nature Center 🍂🌲
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Hummel Park, Omaha, NE | Free
Family fun with guided hikes, crafts, s’mores, scavenger hunts, archery, and outdoor games.

Run With A Heart 5K 🏃‍♀️❤️
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Miller’s Landing | $25
Support Special Olympics Nebraska and women’s heart health in this fun 5K run/walk.

Historic Downtown Omaha Walking Tour 🚶‍♂️🏙️
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | The Durham Museum | $20 members; $26 non-members
A guided tour through Omaha’s historic core, from speakeasies to the Old Market Passageway.

Chili Crawl at Midtown Crossing 🌶️🍻
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Midtown Crossing
Sample chili, sip fall drinks, and enjoy live music in Midtown Crossing.

Go Big Red Tailgate Party 🏈🍻
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | The Granary Green | Free
Celebrate Husker football with grilling, drink specials, games, and every play on a 27-foot LED screen.

Spooky Sprint – Omaha 👟🎃
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Lake Zorinsky | $22
Halloween-themed 5K/10K & Half Marathon — costumes encouraged!

Woofstock: Halloween in the Bark 🐕👻
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 10am - 2pm | Turner Park, Midtown Crossing | Free
Pup parade, pop-up dog park, vendors, games, food trucks, and more.

Hockey Fan Fest at The Durham 🏒🎉
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | The Durham Museum | $15 adults; $12 seniors; $8 kids (3–12); 2 & under free
Celebrate Hockey: Faster Than Ever with themed activities, player meet-and-greets, and interactive exhibits.

River City History Tours: The Gritty City 🏙️📜
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | The Durham Museum | $32 members; $38 non-members
Learn about Omaha’s “rough and tumble” past in this historic walking tour.

Porchfest OMA 🎤🎸
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Gifford Park | Free
80+ live performances, food trucks, art, and community celebration.

“GOOSEBUMPS – The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium” 👻🎭
October 10–26, 2025 | Rose Theater, Omaha, NE
A spooky stage show with thrills, crafts, and a kids’ costume parade.

Farnam Fest 🎶🍔
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Blackstone District | Free
Food trucks, vendors, and live bands fill the streets with energy.

Village Pointe Boo Bash 🎃🧙‍♀️
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Village Pointe Shopping Center | Free
Kid-friendly trick-or-treating, live DJ, character meet-and-greets, and magic shows.

Blackstone 2nd Saturday 🎸🍻
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM | Blackstone District | Free
Monthly neighborhood event with music and entertainment.

Trivia Night at The Reading Room 📚❓
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 1505 Farnam St., Omaha, NE | Free
Trivia, prizes, and themed drink specials in a book-inspired setting.

Zootacular 🦓🎃
October 16–30, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Lights, Treat Street, performances, dancing, and animal encounters after dark.

Junkin Market Days 🛍️✨
October 17–18, 2025 | Washington County Museum | $5
Shop shabby chic décor, rustic furniture, clothing, jewelry, candles, and more.

Beats, Bites & Autumn Nights 🎵🍁
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Old Market | Free
Street festival with live music, flame-grilled food, vendors, and Witches Walk.

Disability-Inclusive Trick-or-Treat 🌟🍬
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Munroe-Meyer Institute | Free
A sensory-friendly, accessible trick-or-treat event for all ages.

Omaha Volleyball vs. St. Thomas 🏐
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Baxter Arena

Baseballoween⚾👻
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Werner Park | Free
Trick-or-treating, activity stations, a family movie, and pets welcome.

Children’s Entrepreneur Market – It’s Fall Y’all 🛍️🎃
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront | Free
Kid-made crafts and treats during the RiverFront’s fall celebration.

It’s Fall Y’all! 🍂🎥
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront | Free
Trick-or-treating, activities, and a family movie outdoors.

Falloween — La Vista Community Center 🎃🍬
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | La Vista, NE | Free
Games, hayrack rides, trick-or-treating, and costumes.

The Bones Run 🦴🏃‍♂️
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Standing Bear Lake | $50
A spooky night 5K run with costumes and headlamps.

The Great HALL-oween Haunt 🕸️🍭
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Durham Museum
Trick-or-treating, games, Haunted Train, Cobweb Caboose, and Soda Fountain treats.

Trivia Night at Midtown Crossing 🧠🍕
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom

Omaha Dog Halloween Trunk or Treat 🐶🎃
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | The Green Spot | Free
Dress your pup and enjoy trunk-or-treat fun with decorated cars, pet treats, and food trucks.

✨ That wraps up Omaha’s October lineup! From farmers markets and Boo Bashes to spooky runs and dog-friendly Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone this fall.  And if I missed an event, just reach out and let's chat so I can add it to the list!