South Omaha’s Día de los Muertos parade returns Oct. 24, while community ofrendas, free cultural celebrations and family activities continue in Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont and other Nebraska cities through Nov. 8.
By Hola Nebraska
Published Oct. 8, 2026. Updated Oct. 21, 2026.
Day of the Dead celebrations are continuing across Nebraska, with a community parade in South Omaha, traditional ofrendas, Catrina fashion shows, art activities and family gatherings scheduled through Nov. 8, 2026.
The Día de los Muertos Community Parade begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, traveling from 23rd and M streets to 24th and P streets in South Omaha. Other upcoming celebrations include a remembrance gathering in Fremont on Nov. 2 and a free cultural festival at Lincoln’s International Quilt Museum on Nov. 7.
Admission varies by event. Several activities are free, while others require tickets, registration or regular admission to the venue.
Day of the Dead Events in Nebraska: 2026 Calendar
| Date | City | Event | Time | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through Nov. 3 | Omaha | Community Ofrenda at Lauritzen Gardens | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Regular garden admission |
| Oct. 23 | Omaha | Maravillas Olga’s Catrina Fashion Show | Organizer confirmation pending; public listing says 7–10 p.m. | $5 per person |
| Oct. 24 | South Omaha | Low Lows y Muertos Lowrider Car Show | Noon–3 p.m. | Free |
| Oct. 24 | South Omaha | Día de los Muertos Community Parade & Ofrenda | 4–6 p.m. | Open to the public; no admission price listed |
| Oct. 30–31 | Nebraska City | Arbor Lodge Halloween Candlelight Tours | 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. | $25 per person |
| Oct. 31 | Lincoln | Día de los Muertos at Nebraska History Museum | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free |
| Oct. 31 | Omaha | Great Plains Theatre Commons Catrina Runway | 3 p.m. | Free |
| Oct. 31 | Norfolk | Sugar Skull Painting at Norfolk Public Library | 1:30–3 p.m. | Free; registration required |
| Oct. 31 | Hastings | Coco at Hastings Museum | 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. | $6 per ticket |
| Nov. 2 | Fremont | The Garden of Remembrance at Louis E. May Museum | 4–6 p.m. | Admission not specified |
| Nov. 7 | Lincoln | Day of the Dead at International Quilt Museum | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free |
| Nov. 7–8 | Papillion | Day of the Dead at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch | Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | 2026 admission not confirmed |
Through Nov. 3 — Lauritzen Gardens’ Community Ofrenda Remains Open
The Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha will remain on display through Tuesday, Nov. 3, during regular garden hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The shared altar honors loved ones who have died. Unframed photographs and other meaningful offerings may be placed on the ofrenda or left at the front desk. Contributed items will not be returned.
Admission: $18 plus tax for ages 13–64, $15 plus tax for ages 65 and older, and $11 plus tax for children ages 3–12. Children 2 and younger and garden members enter free.
Lauritzen Gardens also offers free general admission through Museums for All for qualifying SNAP EBT cardholders. A SNAP EBT card and photo ID are required. The benefit covers two adults from the same household and their dependent children.
Address: 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE 68108. Parking is free.
Oct. 23 — Maravillas Olga Hosts Fourth Annual Catrina Fashion Show
Maravillas Olga will host Nuestro Cuarto Anual Pasarela de Catrinas on Friday, Oct. 23, at 2910 K St., Suite G, Omaha.
The event will feature Catrina-inspired fashion and makeup, live music, vendors, crafts and food. Eclipse is scheduled to showcase quinceañera dresses.
Admission: $5 per person.
A public event listing gives a schedule of 7 to 10 p.m., although the event time has not been independently confirmed with the organizer.
Oct. 24 — South Omaha Lowrider Show Runs From Noon to 3 p.m.
Low Lows y Muertos will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, along South 24th Street between N and O streets.
The free, family-friendly event will bring together customized lowriders and the artistic traditions associated with lowrider culture in South Omaha.
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Admission: Free.
Oct. 24 — South Omaha Day of the Dead Parade Begins at 4 p.m.
The Día de los Muertos Community Parade & Ofrenda begins Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.
Parade route: From 23rd and M streets to 24th and P streets in South Omaha. The official event schedule runs from 4 to 6 p.m.
Presented by the Latino Economic Development Council, the celebration will include a community ofrenda and a Catrina and Catrín competition. Photographs and other meaningful items honoring loved ones may be brought to the ofrenda.
The parade is open to the public. No general admission price is listed by the event organizers.
Oct. 30–31 — Arbor Lodge Offers $25 Candlelight Tours in Nebraska City
Arbor Lodge Mansion will hold its Halloween Candlelight Tours on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31.
The tours explore the history and traditions associated with Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Costumed guides will lead visitors through the mansion by candlelight and lantern light.
Times: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets: $25 per person.
The approximately one-hour tours are recommended for teenagers and adults.
Address: 2600 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410.
Oct. 31 — Nebraska History Museum Hosts Free Celebration in Lincoln
The Nebraska History Museum will celebrate Día de los Muertos on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The free program includes Nebraska-themed lotería, a museum scavenger hunt exploring Hispanic and Latino history in the state, and activities focused on remembrance and Día de los Muertos traditions.
Participating organizations include the Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans, Linked2Literacy, LUX Center for the Arts and Lincoln Public Library.
Address: 131 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508. Admission: Free.
Oct. 31 — Free Catrina Runway Returns to Omaha
Great Plains Theatre Commons will present its fourth annual Catrina Runway at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Yates Illuminates auditorium.
The runway show will feature Catrina-inspired outfits, models and information about La Catrina’s history. Elizabeth Martinez Palma will host the event.
Admission: Free. No reservation is required; seating is first come, first served. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Address: 3260 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Oct. 31 — Norfolk Library Schedules Free Sugar Skull Painting
Norfolk Public Library will host Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skull Painting on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
The activity is free and family-friendly, but registration is required. The Norfolk events calendar lists the workshop and its registration requirement.
Address: 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE.
Oct. 31 — Hastings Museum Screens Coco Twice for $6
Hastings Museum will show Coco on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. as part of its Spook-Tober movie series.
The animated film follows Miguel, a boy who explores his family’s history through Día de Muertos traditions and music.
Tickets: $6 per person. Concessions start at $3. Both screenings will take place at the Lied Super Screen Theatre.
The official Hastings Museum schedule confirms both showtimes.
Nov. 2 — Fremont’s Garden of Remembrance Takes Place at May Museum
Fremont will hold The Garden of Remembrance, a Día de Muertos gathering, on Monday, Nov. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Louis E. May Museum Garden.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Council and the Louis E. May Museum.
Address: 1643 N. Nye Ave., Fremont, NE 68025.
Admission information and a detailed activity schedule have not been announced.
Nov. 7 — International Quilt Museum Hosts Free Celebration in Lincoln
The International Quilt Museum will host a free Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus.
The celebration will include musical performances, arts and crafts, a children’s book reading and refreshments.
The museum is organizing the event with El Centro de las Américas, the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights, Lincoln City Libraries and the Lincoln Arts Council.
Address: 1523 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE 68583. Admission: Free.
Nov. 7–8 — Bellevue Berry Farm Holds Day of the Dead Festival in Papillion
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch will hold its Day of the Dead festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8.
The gathering will honor family members and other loved ones who have died.
Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, NE 68133.
The ranch has confirmed the dates and hours but has not published a specific admission price for the 2026 festival.
The Papillion celebration concludes on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at 6 p.m., making it the final scheduled event in this calendar.
Also in the region: Day of the Dead 2026 in Iowa: Events in Des Moines, Davenport and More (in Spanish).
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