Downtown Omaha skyline with Gene Leahy Mall

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Plan Ahead

Family-friendly events happening soon around the Omaha metro.

The Great HALL-oween Haunt — The Durham Museum
Kids

Tue, Oct 20

The Great HALL-oween Haunt — The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free for members; regular admission for non-members

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Full Moon Hike: Hunter's Moon at Fontenelle Forest
Outdoor

Fri, Oct 23

Full Moon Hike: Hunter's Moon at Fontenelle Forest

Fontenelle Forest
Evening - see website for details

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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Music

Sat, Oct 24

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert

Holland Performing Arts Center
Oct 24-25; see website for showtimes

Ticketed; prices vary

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Halloween Trick or Treat Day — Omaha Children's Museum
Kids

Fri, Oct 30

Halloween Trick or Treat Day — Omaha Children's Museum

Omaha Children's Museum
Museum hours

Included with admission — $17 adults/children, $16 seniors, members free

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Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens
Kids

Sat, Oct 31

Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens
See website for details

Included with garden admission

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Wicked Plants at Lauritzen Gardens
Outdoor

Sat, Oct 31

Wicked Plants at Lauritzen Gardens

Lauritzen Gardens
Oct 3-31, daily 9 AM - 5 PM

Included with garden admission

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