Winter Weather Approaches

Good morning, Omaha! Winter is on its way, and the chilly days are setting in. Make the most of these last few weeks of fall!

• Ghouls and Glow 👻

• Trunk or Treat 🍬

• Chili Crawl 🍲

Let’s get into it!

Scoops of the Week

Friday + Saturday + Sunday

Ghouls & Glow at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium 👻 - This zero-frightful, all-delightful event is an illuminated spectacle for all ages. Featuring family activities around the zoo including trick-or-treating, magic shows, and 400 larger-than-life lanterns you can only see at Omaha's Zoo. Visitors will encounter dancing skeletons, candy monsters, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, witches, wizards, spider web arches, sugar skulls with elements of nature, an eerie house, a mummy band and other friendly ghouls. 7-9:30 pm, Henry Doorley Zoo

Friday

5^th annual trunk or treat 🍬 - Join the fun at the 5th Annual Trunk or Treat! Bring your ghouls and goblins for a fantastic time across the street from the Omni Center on the 100 block. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event! 5-7 pm, 265 W Broadway Council Bluffs

Saturday

7^th Annual Chili Crawl 🍲 - Join for the 7th Annual Chili Crawl, where your taste buds are in for a treat! Experience a variety of chili recipes from participating Midtown Crossing restaurants, each offering a $4 sampler. Visit as many establishments as you like and vote for your favorite chili while enjoying drink pairings available for purchase. This pay-as-you-go tasting tour is a delicious annual event you won’t want to miss! 11am – 3pm, Midtown Crossing

Sunday

Dundy Vintage Market 🌽 - The Dundee Vintage Market is back! If you love vintage finds, join us for a shopping experience featuring over 12 local vendors offering unique clothing, home goods, and more. Shop local, support small businesses, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures. Bring a friend for a day filled with nostalgia and style. Free entry! 10am-3pm, 5011 Underwood Ave

Barks and Boos 🐾 - Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween pet party! Dress up your furry friends for a costume contest with categories like Best Group, Best Homemade, and Best TV/Movie Character. Enjoy browsing the Vendor Village featuring local businesses and a food truck, plus games, activities, and food and drink specials. Don’t miss out on photos by Emma Conrady and a Halloween-themed selfie station for the perfect spooky snap! 12 – 4pm, 1231 S. 14th Street

A Swirl of Events

The Evening Delights

Live Music

Friday

• Sailing In Soup | The B Bar | 5:00pm

• Eva Bleu | Cellar 44 | 6:00pm

• Dibaise Brothers | Kros Strain ( La Vista) | 6:00pm

• Cursive | Waiting Room | 7:00pm tickets

• Dylan Schneider | Barnato | 8:00pm tickets

• The Taylor Party | The Slowdown | 8:00pm tickets

• Moose’s Monster Mash | Reverb Lounge | 8:00pm tickets

• Karaoke | Winchester | 9:00pm

• Ziggy Quin | The Sydney | 9:00pm

• Rado | The B Bar | 9:30pm

Saturday

• Cursive | Waiting Room | 7:00pm tickets

• Stronghold | Reverb Lounge | 7:00pm tickets

• Rado + Moonshroom | The B Bar | 8:00pm

• Jack | The Sydney | 8:00pm

• Karaoke | Winchester | 9:00pm

• Parfait | Harney Street Tavern | 9:30pm

• WCB | Dubliner Pub | 9:30pm

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