Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which makes the week before it a busy one. If you are trying to plan Oct. 19 to 26 around Omaha, here are five confirmed options, one of them free, with the dates, times, and prices I verified on each venue’s own site.
I’m Lacory Gordon, a REALTOR with Revel Realty. I put these lists together because half my clients are new to the metro, and the other half have kids who want to know what’s next. Everything below was rechecked on Oct. 14, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat is free on Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to noon, at 7023 Cass St.
- Kipp’s Glow After Dark runs nightly through October, 4:30 to 8 p.m., and the Glow Bash is Sat., Oct. 24, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Zootacular runs Oct. 23 to 25 (and Oct. 30), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Non-members pay $25 adults and $15 kids.
- Skinny Bones Haunted Nights is Sat., Oct. 24, 7 to 10 p.m. Flashlight Night is Fri., Oct. 23, 6 to 10 p.m.
- Event details can change, so check each venue’s site the day you go.
Quick list for Oct. 19 to 26
- Daily through October: Kipp Not So Spooky: Glow After Dark, 4:30 to 8 p.m.
- Fri., Oct. 23: Zootacular, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Skinny Bones Flashlight Night, 6 to 10 p.m.
- Sat., Oct. 24: Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat (free), 9 a.m. to noon. Kipp Glow Bash, 3 to 7 p.m. Zootacular, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Skinny Bones Haunted Nights, 7 to 10 p.m.
- Sun., Oct. 25: Zootacular, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat (free)
If you only do one thing this week and you have little kids, make it this one. The Omaha Conservatory of Music hosts a completely free Halloween carnival with the Omaha Community Playhouse and Omaha Academy of Ballet on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 7023 Cass St. Expect games, candy, and a zombie orchestra. Costumes are encouraged. Go early, because free and morning-friendly is a popular combination.
Kipp: Glow After Dark and the Glow Bash
Kipp, the indoor play park at 14445 W. Center Road, runs Not So Spooky: Glow After Dark every day in October from 4:30 to 8 p.m. That means neon Halloween lighting, a self-guided glow scavenger hunt, crafts, and a candy treat on the way out. The craft station for Oct. 19 to 25 is Halloween friendship bracelets. It is included with admission.
The big one is the Not So Spooky Glow Bash on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. Kipp lists a Halloween DJ, a neon slime lab, UV hand marbling, a glow scavenger hunt, treats, and character appearances from 4 to 6 p.m. It is included with regular admission. Costumes are welcome but have to allow safe movement, so skip masks that block vision, inflatables, and long capes. Kipp grip socks are required.
Zootacular at Henry Doorly Zoo
Zootacular runs Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23 to 25, plus Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (There are also nights Oct. 16 to 18 if you want to go sooner.) Think glowing pathways, trick-or-treat stations along Treat Street, live entertainment, a glow dance party, and after-hours animal encounters.
Pricing for 2026: non-member tickets are $25 for adults 12 and up and $15 for kids 3 and up. Members save 20%, which brings it to $20 and $12. Family VIP and private igloo packages cost more and sell out, so book ahead if you want those.
Skinny Bones Haunted Nights and Flashlight Night
Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch near Blair is open through Nov. 1. On Saturdays in October, JJ’s Corn Maze turns into Haunted Nights from 7 to 10 p.m., with scarers in the rows and no flashlights allowed. In this window that is Saturday, Oct. 24. Fridays are Flashlight Night from 6 to 10 p.m., when you bring your own light and work the maze without the jump scares, so Friday, Oct. 23 is the gentler option. Check the site for ticket prices before you drive out.
Planning tips
- Saturday the 24th is stacked. You could do Cass Street in the morning, Kipp in the afternoon, and the zoo at night if your crew has the energy.
- Evening events get cold fast this time of year, so plan costumes that fit over a coat.
- For more of the season, my Omaha fall activities guide covers pumpkin patches and parks, and my trick-or-treat neighborhoods post is built for Oct. 31.
FAQ
What free Halloween events are in Omaha the week of Oct. 19, 2026?
Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat is free. It runs Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St., with games, candy, and a zombie orchestra.
How much is Zootacular at the Omaha zoo?
General Zootacular tickets are $25 for adults 12 and up and $15 for kids 3 and up for non-members. Zoo members get 20% off, which works out to $20 and $12. Remaining 2026 nights are Oct. 16 to 18, Oct. 23 to 25, and Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
When is the Kipp Not So Spooky Glow Bash?
Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kipp, 14445 W. Center Road. It is included with regular admission. Characters appear from 4 to 6 p.m. Grip socks are required for play.
Is Skinny Bones Haunted Nights scary for kids?
It is a corn maze after dark with scarers and no flashlights allowed, so it is aimed at older kids, teens, and adults. Families with younger kids may prefer Friday Flashlight Night, 6 to 10 p.m., where you bring a flashlight and walk the maze yourself.
What should I do on Halloween night itself?
Oct. 31 is a Saturday this year. For neighborhood trick-or-treating ideas, see my guide to the best Omaha neighborhoods for trick-or-treating.
Event details come from each venue’s site (Omaha Conservatory of Music, Kipp Omaha, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Zootacular page, Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch) and the Oh My! Omaha calendar, all checked Oct. 14, 2026. Weather, sellouts, and schedule changes happen, so confirm before you head out. I am not affiliated with any of these events.
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Lacory Gordon, REALTOR
Revel Realty
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