Downtown Omaha skyline with Gene Leahy Mall

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Family-friendly events happening soon around the Omaha metro.

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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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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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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Nelson Produce Fall Fest
Festival

Sun, Nov 1

Nelson Produce Fall Fest

Nelson Produce Farm
See farm calendar for days and hours

Admission charged — see website

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Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair
Kids

Thu, Nov 5

Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair

Liberty First Credit Union Arena
Thu-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Adults $10, seniors $9, children under 10 free

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Zoolightful at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Festival

Wed, Nov 18

Zoolightful at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (Wed-Sun)

$17-$27 (ages 2 & under free)

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