Six Omaha Public Library branches will hold free Spooktacular celebrations from Oct. 20–31. La Vista will host its own free Halloween event Oct. 30, with trick-or-treating, games and food at a new location.
Published Oct. 19, 2026.
By Hola Nebraska
OMAHA, Nebraska — Families looking for free Halloween activities have several options across Omaha and nearby La Vista before the end of October 2026. Omaha Public Library has six upcoming Spooktacular celebrations featuring stories, crafts and other activities for children, while La Vista will offer trick-or-treating, games and a free meal at its Falloween event.
The library celebrations begin Tuesday, Oct. 20, and continue through Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31. All six are free, and none requires advance registration. Children may wear costumes, but dressing up is optional.
La Vista’s Falloween takes place Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the La Vista Police Department, 7701 S. 96th St. The event has moved to a new location for 2026.
Free Halloween events run from Oct. 20 through Oct. 31
| Date | Event and location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Spooktacular — A.V. Sorensen Branch, Omaha | 10–11:30 a.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Spooktacular — Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch | 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Spooktacular — Willa Cather Branch, Omaha | 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27 | Spooktacular — Saddlebrook Branch, Omaha | 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | Spooktacular — Florence Branch, Omaha | 10:30 a.m.–noon |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | Falloween — La Vista Police Department | 4–7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Spooktacular — Central Library, Omaha | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
All times are local Central Time. The library programs are designed primarily for young children and families, with activities available while supplies last. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children throughout each program.
Oct. 20 — A.V. Sorensen Branch will offer stories, candy and a bounce house
The A.V. Sorensen Spooktacular runs Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The morning includes Halloween stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts. A bounce house will also be available in the adjoining community center.
Address: 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132.
Oct. 23 — Elkhorn Branch will hold a free Halloween storytime
The Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Spooktacular takes place Friday, Oct. 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Children can participate in stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts. Costumes are welcome but not required.
Address: 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE 68022.
Oct. 24 — Willa Cather Branch will celebrate with stories and crafts
The Willa Cather Branch Spooktacular is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Its program features Halloween stories, a scavenger hunt and crafts. The library does not list trick-or-treating as part of this particular session.
Address: 1905 S. 44th St., Omaha, NE 68105.
Oct. 27 — Saddlebrook will begin with games before library activities
The Saddlebrook Spooktacular has activities in both the library and its adjoining community center Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The community center’s toddler gym and Halloween games start at 9:30 a.m. The library’s storytime begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by crafts and trick-or-treating through 11:30 a.m.
Address: 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE 68116.
Oct. 29 — Florence Branch will combine crafts and trick-or-treating
The Florence Branch Spooktacular runs Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Children can join Halloween stories and crafts inside the library, while the adjoining community center hosts open gym activities and trick-or-treating.
Address: 2920 Bondesson St., Omaha, NE 68112.
Oct. 30 — La Vista Falloween will offer free candy, games and dinner
The City of La Vista will hold Falloween on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. outside the La Vista Police Department at 7701 S. 96th St., La Vista, NE 68128.
The celebration includes Back the Boo, a trunk-or-treat activity in which La Vista police officers distribute candy from decorated patrol vehicles. Additional activities include pumpkin bowling, a candy corn ring toss, inflatable attractions, yard games and a photo backdrop.
The city is also providing free walking tacos, hot chocolate and s’mores. The event is open to families, whether or not children wear costumes.
Falloween is taking place at a different location this year. The City of La Vista’s 2026 event arrangements direct visitors to park on the west side of 96th Street at Beautiful Savior Church. Police officers will help pedestrians cross the street at the designated crossing.
Important: La Vista is a separate city in Sarpy County, not a neighborhood of Omaha. The city lists Falloween as free and does not announce an advance registration requirement in its current event information.
Oct. 31 — Central Library will hold a free Spooktacular on Halloween
Omaha Public Library’s Central Library Spooktacular is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Halloween morning program includes stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts.
Address: 7205 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68114.
Library parties are free and do not require advance registration
The six Spooktacular programs are listed as free children’s events. Omaha Public Library does not require advance registration for these celebrations, although supplies for individual activities may run out.
The programs are especially suited to preschool-age children, but the listings do not establish a strict age cutoff. Parents or caregivers must remain with their children.
Daycare groups and other groups of more than 10 people should contact the participating branch before attending.
All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Requests for sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance can be emailed to [email protected] at least five business days before an event.
The final library celebration in this schedule is Central Library’s Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. La Vista’s free Falloween takes place the previous day, Oct. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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