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Halloween for Kids Near Omaha 2026

10 kid-friendly Halloween events near Omaha with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, on September 4. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.

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Fall Fest at Nelson Farm

Valley, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Working produce farm west of Omaha with eight acres of pumpkins, animal feeding, a barrel train, fruit cannons and Friday evening fire pits.

When
Sept 11–Nov 1, 2026; closed Mondays
Hours
Tue–Thu & Sun 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–10pm; Sat 9am–9pm
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Pumpkin Roundup

Papillion, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Daytime pumpkin patch with a corn maze, pony and train rides, a big outdoor play area and an Old West ghost town with caves.

When
Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–8:30pm; Fri 9am–6pm; Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
Price
Weekend daytime $20
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Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch

Blair, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Family farm north of Omaha with a pumpkin patch, an indoor tornado simulator, fall-fest live music and character appearances.

When
Sept 4–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Hours vary by day; open until 10pm Fri–Sat
Price
$17.99–$23.99 in September
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Vala's Pumpkin Patch

Gretna, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Big destination farm southwest of Omaha with hayrack rides to the pumpkin patch, apple picking, live shows and more than 50 attractions.

When
Daily, Sept 4–Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Sun–Thu 9am–9pm; Fri–Sat 9am–10pm
Price
$26.99 Mon–Thu; $45.99 Fri–Sun
Family event

Bewitched Boardwalk

Bellevue, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Evening trick-or-treat along the forest boardwalk with raptor and reptile ambassadors and Halloween games.

When
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Hours
5:30pm–7:30pm
Price
$30; members $20
Family event

Boo at the Zoo

Lincoln, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Lincoln's biggest trick-or-treat event, with more than 40 candy and coupon booths along the zoo paths and train rides.

When
Oct 23–27, 2026
Hours
Evenings 5:30pm–8pm (Oct 23, 24, 26, 27); Sunday, Oct 25 12:30pm–3pm
Price
$7.95 plus $3.75 treat bag
Family event

Cobweb Castle

Omaha, NE
Suggested age All Ages

Not-too-scary Halloween exhibit for young kids with a spooky maze, a castle wall to climb and black-light play.

When
Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026
Family event

Pumpkins with a Purpose

Omaha, NE
Suggested age All Ages

All-day fall benefit at the museum with candy stations, character meet-and-greets, carriage rides, a pumpkin patch and a monster-mash dance party.

When
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Hours
9am–3pm
Price
Adults $10; children $20
Family event

Wicked Plants

Omaha, NE
Suggested age All Ages

October exhibit on the dark side of the plant kingdom, showing notorious poisonous and dangerous plants in the garden.

When
Oct 3–31, 2026
Hours
9am–5pm

Quick Answers

What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Omaha in 2026?

Bewitched Boardwalk, Boo at the Zoo, Cobweb Castle, Fall Fest at Nelson Farm, Ghoulish Garden Adventure, Pumpkin Roundup, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Omaha in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch on September 4, 2026.

What Halloween events near Omaha are not scary at all for little kids?

Bewitched Boardwalk, Boo at the Zoo, Fall Fest at Nelson Farm, Ghoulish Garden Adventure, Pumpkins with a Purpose, Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Which pumpkin patches near Omaha are good for kids?

Fall Fest at Nelson Farm, Pumpkin Roundup, Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch and Vala's Pumpkin Patch, all suggested for all ages.

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