Mert's Market & Farm Open Farm Day
Pick your own pumpkins and explore the farm's shop.
18 family-friendly fall activities in Fremont and nearby.
Fremont hosts 19 family-friendly Halloween events this season, from large-scale attractions like Boo at the Zoo to smaller, community gatherings. You'll find ticketed adventures and free trick-or-treating opportunities spread across various neighborhoods and nearby towns. Consider events like the well-attended Boo at the Zoo in Lincoln for a major outing, or if you prefer something closer and free, look for local Trunk or Treat events. Whether you seek elaborate entertainment or simple community fun, there's something to suit your Halloween plans.
Old Market bar crawl featuring exclusive drink specials and a costume contest
Omaha haunt featuring three terrifying attractions and live circus arts performances.
A bloody, ridiculous, and wickedly fun cult classic musical.
Explore seasonal folklore and natural connections across the Loess Hills.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Most farms let tweens 10-12 run the family maze solo if adults wait at the exit; give them a phone, a photo of the maze map, and a 30-minute check-in rule. Under-10s stay with adults, since identical corn rows disorient fast. Flagship mazes with bridges and checkpoints are better for solo tweens than flat mazes, because staff can spot and redirect wanderers.
Prep beats rescue: preview photos of the event beforehand, name what might feel spooky, and agree on a squeeze-hand signal. On site, enter behind a confident friend, and treat any exit request as instantly honored, no bribing kids deeper. Staff at family events will happily unmask a character or wave from distance if asked. One good retreat preserves next year's willingness.
Wagons are the farm MVP, hauling both tired kids and pumpkins over gravel and grass where umbrella strollers stall. Most farms allow both, but hayrides and some maze paths won't take them, so plan a park-and-carry moment. Bring a bike lock if you'll leave it outside an attraction, and check whether the farm rents wagons before hauling yours.