A short list of local events from the official organizer or event-listing pages. Dates and times can change, so check the linked source before you go.
Oct 13 – Oct 31 · Papillion, NE (S. 48th St.)
Daytime pumpkin patch hours run Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Oct 13 – Oct 31 · Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha
A seasonal plant exhibit running Oct. 3–31 (listed by Courier Nebraska).
Oct 17 – 18 · 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA
Pumpkin doughnuts, a golden-pumpkin hunt, and live music. Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Oct 17 – 18 · Heartwood Preserve, 301 N. 145th St, Omaha
Free. Giant kites, plus lessons on flying your own. 12–5 p.m.
Oct 17–18 & 24–25 · 54 new homes across the Omaha metro
Free admission, homes open 12–5 p.m. each day.
Oct 18 · Joslyn Art Museum (Symphony Joslyn series)
The first concert of the Symphony Joslyn series, conducted by Lee Mills.
Oct 18 – 21 · Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater, Omaha
Screenings at 6 p.m. each night, followed by a hosted discussion.
Oct 23 – 25 · Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, Omaha
New choreography by local, regional, and national artists, presented by tbd. dance collective with Omaha Performing Arts.
Oct 24 · Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St
A free, family-friendly Halloween carnival. 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Oct 24 – 25 · Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St
The full film, with the score played live. Sat 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee.
Last updated October 13, 2026.