With so many events, festivities and activities happening around Omaha this weekend, there is absolutely no excuse to stay in! Take your pick from lively musicals, blooming farmers markets, stunning art exhibits and even a Spooktacular event at the Omaha Zoo. Whatever you are in the mood for this weekend, we are sure there is something happening around town that is sure to fit the script. Below we have listed a few must-see events for you, your family and friends to check out. We hope you enjoy! 

What: Cobweb Castle at the Children’s Museum 
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. 

What: Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. 

What: Pattern and Purpose: American Quilts from Shelburne Museum
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St. 

What: Richard Mosse Exhibit
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St. 

What: Shrek The Musical
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: 6915 Cass St.

What: Sign’s Art Exhibition
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas St. 

What: Split Gallery Grand Opening Reception & Sale
When: October 12th & 13th
Where: 2561 Leavenworth St. 

What: Stations of Blue: Mike Nesbit and Thomas Prinz
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Gallery 72 | 1806 Vinton St.

What: Halloween 5K
When: October 13th
Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart | 700 S 72nd St. 

What: Art Auction Exhibition
When: October 13th & 14th
Where: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 

What: Dance Chance Omaha Dancing Event
When: October 13th & 14th
Where: Bancroft Street Market | 2702 S 10th St. 

What: Game Day at The Capitol District 
When: October 13th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave.

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: October 13th
Where: 11th & Jackson Old Market 

What: Spooktacular at the Zoo
When: October 13th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 

What: Under the Tuscan Sundays: Oktoberfest
When: October 14th
Where: Bella Terre | 23375 Barrus Road

What: Urban Surf
When: October 13th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: Thomas D Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild 
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. 

What: UNO Art Gallery Invitational
When: October 12th – 14th
Where: UNO Art Gallery 

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts
When: October 13th & 14th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St.