How to Celebrate Halloween in Omaha for a Fun-Filled October

Last updated Oct 6, 2025 | Things to Do

Three children walking down sidewalk dressed in witch, pumpkin, and devil costumes trick-or-treating for Halloween activities in Omaha
Written by Dan Hoppen

If you’re looking for things to do in Omaha for Halloween, there’s no shortage of spooktacular fun happening in the month of October. Here’s how to celebrate Halloween in Omaha in 2025!

Family-Friendly Halloween Events

When it comes to the spookiest time of the year, Omaha has plenty of Halloween activities for kids. Here are a few of the most popular Halloween events near you to do with your little ones.

Halloween Events for Adults

Kids aren’t the only ones who get to have fun during Halloween in Omaha! Whether you want to enter an adult costume contest, participate in Halloween pub crawls, or attend themed shows and performances, we have Omaha’s best Halloween activities for adults below.

Looking for spook-easies with themed drinks and decor? These are the top pop-up Halloween bars in Omaha for seasonal cocktails:

Halloween Activities for Pets

Dress up your furry friend for annual trunk-or-treating, costume contests, and other dog-friendly Halloween events in Omaha.

Best Haunted Houses

From Omaha’s haunted houses for kids to the scariest haunted attractions for adults, here’s a round-up of all the spookiest locations in the area. For more details on cost, hours, ghost tours, actual haunted sites near you, and more, check out our list of the most haunted places in Omaha.

Trick-or-Treating

Searching for the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in Omaha? Try Dundee, Happy Hollow Historic District, Hillsborough, Country Club District, and South Florence for well-lit and walkable streets, festive decor, and prized candy.

Want to get more wear out of the kids’ Halloween costumes? Attend any of these free trunk or treat events in Omaha:

Best Pumpkin Patches

For the days leading up to Halloween, get into the fall spirit with corn mazes, hayrack rides, apple picking, and other October activities at any number of the best pumpkin patches near Omaha. Explore our post for more about hours, pricing, attractions, and other details to help plan your trip.

Seasonal Food & Drinks

Throughout the month of October, treat yourself to the taste of fall with seasonal menu items and limited-time Halloween flavors from our favorite local coffee shops, bakeries, pubs, and more.

Halloween Shopping

Looking for the best place to buy costumes in Omaha? Need pumpkin carving supplies? Or want Halloween decor for your home? Try one of these Halloween stores in Omaha.

For more things to do in Omaha, check out Hurrdat ONE! Think we missed an Omaha Halloween event? Let us know what we should add!

Dan Hoppen

About the Author

Dan Hoppen

Lifelong resident Dan Hoppen is passionate about all things Omaha. That love is most deeply rooted in his appreciation for local restaurants, which he expresses through social media and his podcast, “Restaurant Hoppen.” But his love for this city expands beyond its food scene, and through his role as Content Producer, he strives to showcase everything Omaha has to offer.

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