Omaha Area Community Celebrations and Festivals. Celebrate with many surrounding communities and enjoy fun activities. Many of the events are free – and definitely fun!
Even though the celebrations will look a little different this year, organizers have been busy planning a variety of fun activities!
**Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify event information as they are subject to change.
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2026 Festivals, Community Celebrations and Parades
Events
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Heartwood Fall Festival
Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NECelebrate the best of autumn at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival. The park fills with festive activities including pumpkin decorating, giant pumpkin carving demonstration, a petting zoo, themed crafts, all the seasonal treats and a lively craft fair. Bring the whole family for some classic fall fun.
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Falloween
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesLa Vista Police and City staff are joining together to host Falloween at a NEW location this year. Make plans to “Back the Boo” during the City’s safe and festive Halloween celebration hosted at the La Vista Police Department. Your crew is invited to fuel up on a walking taco dinner, and then warm up with hot chocolate and s’mores—all for FREE. Whether you’re dressed in your costume or celebrating fall with family and friends, Falloween is the perfect way to kickoff your Halloween festivities.
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Outside Omaha Metro
July 10-12 – The Wayne Chicken Show – Wayne, NE
July 26th – Kites and Castles at Lake MacConaughy 2026 – Ogallala, NE
July 30th – Aug 3rd – Dodge County Fair 2026 – Scribner, NE
Aug 6-9th – Columbus Days – Columbus, NE
Aug 7-17th – Iowa State Fair – Des Moines, IA
Aug 14-17th – 10th Anniversary Old West Balloon Fest – Mitchell, NE
Aug 15-17th – Kool-Aid Days: 2026 Grape Escape – Hastings, NE
Aug 22-Sept 1st – NE State Fair – Grand Island, NE
Sept 19th & 20th – Tri-City BBQ Fest – Denison, IA
Sept 18-20th – Pufferbilly Days – 50th Anniversary – Boone, IA
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