October Events in Omaha: Fall Festivals, Local Fun & Harvest Happenings

October brings crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the Omaha metro. From fall festivals and neighborhood markets to live performances, outdoor movies, and Halloween adventures, the month is filled with opportunities to make memories close to home. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or a weekend with friends, there’s something to add to your calendar.

At Imagine Home Group, we love sharing the local places and experiences that make our community feel like home. Grab your favorite sweater, pick a few new adventures, and enjoy October in Omaha!


Benson First Friday & Handmade Parade
Oct 2 | Benson Creative District | Art walk from 5 PM; parade festivities from 6 PM | Free
Explore galleries, enjoy live music, and celebrate local creativity with the second annual Handmade Parade.


Junkstock: Harvest Edition
Oct 2–4 & 9–11 | Sycamore Farms, Waterloo | Hours vary by day and pass | Ticketed; pass options vary
Spend a fall day browsing vintage treasures and handmade goods, sampling food-truck favorites, and enjoying live music.


Witches Night Out
Oct 2–4 | Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, Gretna | See organizer for hours | Farm admission applies
Wear witch attire for cider and entertainment.


Modern Market
Oct 3 | The Corner Waterloo | Time not published in source | See organizer for admission
Shop small businesses and enjoy food and music.


Tacos & Tequila Festival
Oct 3 | Heartland of America Park | See organizer for festival hours | Ticketed
Enjoy a festival outing with live music, tacos, and drinks along Omaha’s riverfront.


Pumpkins with a Purpose
Oct 3 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St | 9 AM–3 PM | $20 child / $10 adult; $35 child pumpkin-pack option
Celebrate with pumpkin decorating, carriage rides, Cobweb Castle, and a Monster Mash dance party. A festive way to kick off October with the kids!


Porchfest Omaha
Oct 4 | Gifford Park neighborhood | 11 AM–6 PM | Free
Wander between neighborhood porches and pop-up stages for music, poetry, comedy, and art. Enjoy a community celebration with plenty to discover.


Doggy Dip
Oct 4 | Cottonwood Hotel Pool Club | Noon–2 PM | $10 for one dog + two humans; $5 each additional dog or human
Let your pup make a splash while supporting the Nebraska Humane Society. Admission is first come, first served, and dogs need current vaccinations.


Falconwood Fright Nights: Monster Squad
Oct 8 | Falconwood Park, Bellevue | Listed start: 5:30 PM; confirm screening time | Ticketed
Grab a blanket and your favorite movie-night crew for a spooky-season film outdoors. Falconwood is celebrating ten years of movies under the stars.


Legends & Libations: Scary on the Prairie
Oct 8–9 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St | Listed showtimes: 7 PM & 9 PM | $40 | Ages 21+
Hear Nebraska ghost stories and eerie folklore as storytellers guide you through the castle. Three themed cocktails are included with each ticket.


All Hallows’ Eve
Oct 9–Nov 1 | Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City | Tues–Thurs 9 AM–5 PM; Fri–Sat 9 AM–7 PM; Sun 10 AM–6 PM | Ticketed
Enjoy a daytime Halloween adventure with festive activities, treats, and seasonal décor. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged.


Heartwood Fall Fest
Oct 10–11 | Heartwood Park, 301 S 145th St | Noon–6 PM both days | Free
Pumpkin decorating, a giant pumpkin-carving demonstration, a petting zoo, crafts, and a craft fair fill the park with fall fun.


Centerfest
Oct 11 | 35th & Center St | Noon–6 PM
Enjoy neighborhood food, entertainment, and family activities.


Film Streams on the Green: Death Becomes Her
Oct 12 | Sonny’s in the Builders District | 7 PM | Free
Settle in for an outdoor screening of Death Becomes Her. Make an evening of it with food, drinks, and movie trivia.


Olde Towne Elkhorn Wine Walk
Oct 14; rain date Oct 15 | Main Street, Olde Towne Elkhorn | 5–8 PM | $25 | Ages 21+
Sip your way through more than fifteen stops, enjoy live music, and explore local businesses. Entry includes a wine glass.


SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
Oct 14 | Orpheum Theater | 7 PM | Tickets from $35
Follow Vita Flores on a musical journey celebrating Día de Muertos. This bilingual production brings Mexican music, dance, and traditions to the stage.


Camp Hulla-BOO-loo
Oct 16–18 | Falconwood Park, Bellevue | Weekend and day-pass schedules vary | Ticketed | Ages 21+
Enjoy fall camp with costumes, pumpkin carving, campfires, games, and themed activities. Day passes and weekend options are available.


Heartwood Kite Festival
Oct 17–18 | Heartwood Park, 301 S 145th St | Noon–6 PM both days | Free
Watch professional kite artists fill the sky with giant, colorful kites. Bring your own kite or enjoy the display, festival food, and family activities.


Old Market Harvest Party
Oct 17 | Polina Gardens | 2–7 PM | Free
Celebrate autumn with music, food, drinks, and seasonal activities in the Old Market. Gather your friends for an afternoon downtown.


Trunk or Treat at Zen West
Oct 17 | Zen West  |  See website for details
Browse vendors at this seasonal coffee-shop pop-up.


Haunted Hangars: Night of Flights & Spirits
Oct 17 | SAC Aerospace Museum, Ashland | 7–11 PM | Confirm ticket price with museum | Ages 21+
Explore the museum after dark with paranormal demonstrations, a costume contest, music, dancing, and spooky movie screenings.


Dundee Vintage Market
Oct 18 | Albany and Avers parking lot | 10 AM–3 PM | Admission not published in source
Browse local vendors’ fall and winter vintage finds.


Barks & Boos Halloween Pawty
Oct 18 | Omaha Dog Bar | Noon–4 PM | Event listed as free; confirm dog-entry requirements
Bring your pup along for a Halloween outing. Check the bar’s current vaccination and dog-admission requirements before visiting.


Wynonna Judd
Oct 20 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St | 7–9 PM | Tickets from $62.75
Plan a night downtown for a live performance from Wynonna Judd. Pair the concert with dinner for an October evening out.


The Great HALL-oween Haunt
Oct 20 | The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St | 5–8 PM | See museum for ticket pricing
Wear your costumes for trick-or-treating, games, and crafts at Union Station. The dancing zombies are scheduled to perform at 6:45 PM.


Durham After Dark
Oct 22 | The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St | 6–10 PM | $25 members / $35 nonmembers | Ages 21+
Enjoy an after-hours Halloween evening in historic Union Station. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged.


Baseballoween
Oct 23 | Werner Park, Papillion | Time not published in source | Free
Bring the family in costume for trick-or-treating, activity stations, and a movie on the videoboard. Leashed dogs are welcome.


Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Oct 24–25 | Holland Performing Arts Center | Sat 7:30 PM / Sun 2 PM | Ticket prices vary | Ages 5+
Watch the film while the Omaha Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s score live. A memorable way to celebrate Halloween weekend.


Hallo-weekend at The Durham Museum
Oct 24–25 | The Durham Museum | Sat 10 AM–4 PM / Sun noon–4 PM | Children 12 and under free; adult admission applies
Explore Halloween activities, haunted train cars, and games at Union Station. Costumes are encouraged, and goodie bags are available while supplies last.


Fall Flea Market at Lyle’s Pizzeria
Oct 25 | Lyle’s Pizzeria | 11 AM–3 PM | Free entry
Shop local vendors, enjoy food, and catch the dog costume contest. This neighborhood market makes an easy Sunday outing.


Flight of Fright
Oct 25 | SAC Aerospace Museum, Ashland | Noon–2 PM | Event listed as free; confirm museum admission
Celebrate Halloween among historic aircraft with costumes and candy drops. Bring a candy bag; treats are available while supplies last.


Damones Play ROCKY HORROR!
Oct 30 | The Waiting Room Lounge | 7 PM listed; confirm doors/show time | Ticketed
The Damones celebrate Rocky Horror with special guest Benn Sieff. Plan a music-filled Halloween outing in Benson.


Gasolina Halloween Party
Oct 30 | Steelhouse Omaha | 9 PM | Ticketed | Ages 18+
Dance into Halloween weekend with a reggaeton and Latin music party at Steelhouse.


Halloween Massive
Oct 30–31 | Downtown Benson | See event schedule | Ticketed | Ages 21+
Celebrate across multiple stages during this two-night Halloween music event. Costumes are required.


Trick-or-Treating at Vala’s
Oct 30–31 | Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, Gretna | See farm schedule | Farm admission applies
Kids can collect candy in non-spooky costumes.


Ghoulish Garden Adventure
Oct 31 | Lauritzen Gardens | See website for details
Explore the gardens in costume, visit activity stations, and make crafts to take home. A festive outdoor outing for the family.


Movies on Ice: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oct 31 | Heartwood Park | 8–9:30 PM
Watch the film as skating season opens.

A Killer Halloween Party
Oct 31 | Anna’s Place, 1802 Dodge St | 9 PM–1 AM | $100 | Ages 21+
Join a clown-themed speakeasy party with cocktails, light fare, burlesque, and a costume contest. Space is limited.


Recurring Events & Seasonal Experiences

Omaha Farmers Market
Oct 3–4 & 10–11 | Old Market / Aksarben Village | Sat 8 AM–12:30 PM / Sun 9 AM–1 PM | Free
Catch the final two market weekends of the season. Stock up on local produce, baked goods, and handmade finds while supporting local farmers and makers.


Come From Away
October performances through Oct 11 | Omaha Community Playhouse | Showtimes vary | Ticket prices vary
This uplifting musical tells the story of stranded travelers welcomed into Gander, Newfoundland, after September 11. A moving celebration of kindness and community.


Evil Dead: The Musical
October performances; runs Oct 2–Nov 8 | Omaha Community Playhouse | Showtimes vary | Ticket prices vary | Suggested ages 17+
A cabin getaway becomes supernatural chaos in this horror-comedy musical. Expect mature humor and plenty of theatrical gore.

Wicked Plants Display
Oct 3–31 | Lauritzen Gardens | Regular garden hours | Garden admission applies
Discover the darker side of the plant kingdom in this seasonal display exploring unusual survival strategies.


Zootacular
Oct 14, 16–18, 23–25 & 30 | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium | 6:30–9:30 PM | Nonmembers: $25 adults / $15 children
Enjoy trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and special animal encounters after dark. This Halloween celebration focuses on delight rather than fright.


Cobweb Castle
Throughout October; runs Sept 26–Nov 1 | Omaha Children’s Museum | Regular museum hours | Museum admission applies
Little adventurers can explore a Halloween-themed maze and castle activities. Keep this one handy for a chilly or rainy October day.


Haunted Glow in the Park
Fridays & Saturdays in October | TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue | See booking calendar for sessions | Ticket prices vary
Explore illuminated treetop courses with a live DJ adding to the Halloween atmosphere. Costumes are welcome.


Halloween Pop-Up Bars
Throughout October; dates vary by venue | Locations across Omaha | Venue hours vary | Cover charges and purchases vary
Plan a seasonal night out at spots such as The Boneyard at Blue Sky, Black Lagoon at Nite Owl, The Witches Den at The Alibi Room, and Hotel Immortale at Cottonwood. Check each venue for dates, hours, and age requirements.


October is full of opportunities to explore our neighborhoods, support local businesses, and spend time with the people you love. Follow my Imagine Your Weekend in Omaha posts for more local happenings throughout the month... just trying to help you love where you live!  Have a fun & safe October!