Fall is officially taking over Omaha. This week we're talking Omaha haunted houses, including Scary Acres, Museum of Shadows, Dungeon of the Damned, Camp Fear and Ranch of Terror. Plus, Dan shares what’s actually worth doing at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, Jill previews Junkstock, and Colette has Tacos & Tequila Festival and Porchfest.
We also talk about the unexpected second chance for Fifth House in Blackstone and why supporting local businesses during Omaha streetcar construction matters.
Plus: Fall Modern Market, Halloween pop-up bars, a dog pool party at the Cottonwood Hotel and our Question of the Week.
00:00 What’s Happening in Omaha This Week00:34 Fifth House Reopens in Blackstone03:45 Omaha Haunted Houses & Halloween Attractions08:42 Scary Acres & Its Peony Park History10:25 Dungeon of the Damned & Museum of Shadows13:20 Camp Fear & Omaha Haunted Experiences16:25 What’s Worth Doing at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch?20:45 Junkstock Returns to Waterloo24:35 Tacos & Tequila Festival in Downtown Omaha28:40 Porchfest Takes Over Gifford Park31:30 Rapid Fire: More Omaha Weekend Events35:15 Halloween Pop-Up Bars in Omaha36:45 Question of the Week: Who Would Win an Argument?
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