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How to Prepare for Trick-or-Treat and Halloween 2021

We are only a week and a half away from the spookiest holiday of the year! With our penchant for lists, we want to provide a general guide for celebrating this wonderful boo-ha-ha and trick or treating. We know that the residents at Cedar Heights would not be prime candidates for hosting trick or treaters, but may have kids, nieces, nephews, etc. where this information would be valid. Have fun reading our list on how to get ready and Happy Halloween!

  • First, be aware of weather conditions for Halloween Day and Night. Weather reports for Omaha for October 31st shows a daytime high of 55 degrees, and a nighttime high of 39 degrees, with it being clear skies and very low chances of precipitation. Make sure to dress yourself and any children with you in warmer layers, especially at night.
  • Plan your night and schedule prior. For adults who may be attending parties, make sure to plan any possible need for a designated driver. For those with children, plan the route that you all will be taking. Also, more eyes are better in the group to make sure nobody gets lost or left behind!
  • Bring flashlights. If you will be walking at night, it is important to see the path in front of your clearly, as well as making sure cars nearby can see you and your party. Reflective strips on clothing are encouraged for this purpose as well.
  • Only approach houses that are properly lit and make sure that anyone kids in your party stay in your sight.
  • A smaller thought, but make sure to your trick or treaters carry a bucket or bag that is neither too big or too small. The recommended size to maximize their intake of sweets without overdoing it is the size of a plastic grocery bag.
  • Parse out the candy. We know it is the holiday known for unadulterated intake of candy, but no one wants to be nursing a child back to health after they overdo it. Limit them eating sweets to a few pieces every night. Also, please inspect all candy passed out to your children or group prior to it being eaten.
  • For those without trick or treaters, be aware that holiday attractions such as pumpkin patches, haunted houses, etc. will be heavily visited on the nights leading up to Halloween, so try to go early or visit these places a weak or more in advance.
  • Finally, have a great time and enjoy yourself. It really is a hauntingly good occasion!

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Halloween Activities near Cedar Heights – 2021 Edition!

New Year, same ol’ wonderful holiday! Last year we posted some information on things to do for Halloween in the midst of a global pandemic. With most things open and a decent amount of the populace vaccinated, we are pleased to bring a new list to the table! Be aware that there may be restrictions in place for any of these recommendations, so please contact out to the appropriate parties for more information:

 

  • Ghouls and Glow at Henry Doorly Zoo: https://www.omahazoo.com/special-events
  • Indian Cavern State Park Haunted Hollow: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/26th-annual-haunted-hollow-at-indian-cave-state-park/2021-10-15/
  • Halloween at Mahoney State Park: https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/halloween-is-brewing-with-fun-at-mahoney/
  • Various Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards in Omaha area: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1aqbo7DJv9q5xzMhq44iT9k89iBM&ouid=0&ll=41.263505940187756%2C-95.92476860000001&z=9
  • Trick or Treat Days at Omaha Children’s Museum: https://ocm.org/events/trick-or-treat-nights/
  • Baseballoween at Werner Park: https://www.facebook.com/events/821904401813883
  • Hitchcock Haunted Hollow: https://www.pottconservation.com/calendar/hitchcock_haunted_hollow/2021-10-23/
  • 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl at Dubliners Bar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-4th-annual-halloween-bar-crawl-omaha-tickets-165496485443?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  • Offutt Zombie Run: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-running-dead-offutt-zombie-run-2021-tickets-173666008707?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  • A gruesome assortment of Haunted Attractions: https://ohmyomaha.com/2020/09/haunted-houses-near-omaha/
  • Edge of the Universe Friday Night Halloween Movies and Tuesday Halloween Movie Trivia: https://www.edgeoftheuniversebff.com/events

The best part of all of these? This is just a start! Remember to check with all for dates, possible pricing and any restrictions. Most of all, have fun and spooky time this Halloween Season!

BOO!

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Celebrate October at Fall/Halloween Themed Locations

The Cedar Heights staff loves Fall. Honestly, it is a bit of an obsession, and we want to share that love and zeal with all of our guests and residents. However, things are a little different this year with what Fall locales are open, and what new requirements they have to keep people safe. Luckily, we are here to help! We will include some of our most anticipated places to visit this October (pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, etc.), and tell you what you will need to expect if you are planning on going to one of them! We want to keep you safe while allowing you a little piece of normalcy this Fall!

 

  • Vala’s Pumpkin Patch

Website: https://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/

With all sorts of rides, attractions, apple orchard and pumpkin patch, Vala’s is a must see this and every season. In order to visit, you will need to wear a mask in all lines, on all attractions and in all spaces where adequate social distancing is not possible. They are also limiting capacity, and will cut off admissions if capacity is reached. So, if you are planning on attending, it is recommended to purchase tickets sooner rather than later!

Bellevue Berry and Pumpkin Patch

Website: https://bellevueberryfarm.com/

Another wonderful pumpkin patch with plenty of other activities to partake in! They are requiring masks for everyone attending, with the assumption that the mask is to be worn at all times unless eating or drinking. We are unsure about their occupancy or availability, so please check in with them via their website for more details.

 

Scary Acres

Website: https://www.scaryacres.com/

One of the few Omaha Haunted Houses that will be open for this Halloween Season. Their website details all of the safety precautions they are taking, but with a large set of grounds to accommodate social distancing, Scary Acres will be a fun, scary, and safe (please visit at your own risk) experience in October.

 

Haunted Hollow Scream Park

Website: https://www.hauntedhollowomaha.com/

Another large-setting Haunted House that will be open this October. They are taking the same precautions as Scary Acres, and boast many attractions and events. This should be another Haunt you will not want to miss.

 

Prospect Hill Cemetery Tour

Website: https://www.visitomaha.com/event/prospect-hill-cemetery-tour/34206/

A tour of a cemetery, full of spooky, interesting and intriguing tales? Sign us up!  These tours, which are happening all the way up to Halloween night, will be a great way to get that chill down your spine while also doing something educational and a little off the beaten path.

 

Trick or Treat Nights at Omaha Children’s Museum

Website: https://www.visitomaha.com/event/trick-or-treat-nights/34237/

Hooray for some safe, kid-friendly fun! On October 16th and October 23rd, Omaha Children’s Museum will be hosting Trick or Treat Nights, allowing children to take the O.C.M S.T.E.A.M wagon to different Halloween-themed activities. Pre-packaged candy and goodies will be given. Take the family for a fun night at one of Omaha’s most well-known locations! (The Durham Museum is doing something similar on October 24th and 25th!)

 

Thursday Theater in the Capitol District: October Films

Website: https://www.visitomaha.com/event/thursday-theater%3a-ghostbusters/34241/

For all the Halloween film junkies out there, the Capitol District is hosting a free screening of different Halloween movies through October. This will start tonight with the airing of the classic Ghostbusters! Keep on eye on the Capitol District for more information on what movie will be playing each Thursday!

 

These are just a portion of the activities you will find in the greater Omaha area during the month of October and for Fall 2020. If you would like more resources for exciting, fun, scary or relaxing things to do this Autumn, check the link out here: Omaha Events for Fall 2020.

We hope this will help everyone find something to do this year that is safe and fun! We know that this time of year is a big hit with many, us included, and although some things are not available to do in 2020, we want it to be known that there are still plenty ways to enjoy this time. Be safe, stay healthy, and Happy Fall!

 

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Holiday Party at Pacific Gardens!

Residents, friends and anyone looking for a good time and to get in the holiday spirit: Pacific Gardens is hosting all Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12th from 5pm – 7pm.

It will be a night of fun, socializing, food and games! These games will even include prizes!

For all residents, feel free to make any side dish that you would like to share with others! (Jordan especially is looking forward to eating an unhealthy amount of food, so anything you could bring him would be appreciated)

Please contact the office to let them know if you expect to attend so that they can get a head count of all attendants.

Pacific Gardens really looks forward to a fun night being able to talk with all of you. We hope that many of you will attend and spend a little time with some of your neighbors and friends at the office.

 

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