Best Things to Do in August in Omaha

Enjoy the best family-friendly things to do this August in Omaha!

 

BEST THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST IN OMAHA

Back To School Events

 

Until Aug 29th (Every Tuesdays) – $5 after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays at The Durham Museum – 5:00-8:00p.m.

• On Tuesdays this Summer, visit The Durham Museum after 5 p.m. for $5! From June 1-August 31, admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. On Tuesday nights, the museum stays open until 8 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to visit late during the work week.

Aug 1-31st – Go on a StoryWalk® at Lauritzen Gardens – Admission Costs

• Stroll along the spring flowering walk and follow along with a story. Families can take part in some healthy, fun activities that fit the theme of the story:
• June 24 – Aug. 5: Baby Animals in Nests
• Aug. 5 – Sept. 16: Animal Architects Underground
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.

Aug 1 – Special Events at Fat Brain Toys – 10:30am – FREE

• Toddler Tuesday: Back to School with Miss Tina
• Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Aug 1st – Tempo of Twilight – BACK ALLEY – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Gardens Admission

• Dinner Special: BBQ Beef with red potato salad  
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens

Aug 2-6th – Sarpy County Fair – Tickets Required

• Enjoy a variety of family-friendly events.
• Location: Sarpy County Fairgrounds, 100 Main St., Springfield, NE.

Aug 3-12th – Lancaster County Super Fair – Tickets Required

• The 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair returns Aug 3-12 with the 4-H/FFA livestock and static entries, fan-favorite carnival, motorsports, free music, fair foods, fairgoer competitions and more!

Aug 3rd – Jazz on the Green – Chad Stoner Band – 5:00-10:00 p.m. –  FREE

• Location: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing

Aug 4th – Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival: “The Middle of Everywhere” – starts at 7:00p.m. – FREE

• An entire world of music comes together in Omaha for one special night. “The Middle of Everywhere” will feature the world premiere of “Double Concerto for Clarinet, Violin and Ensemble”
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront – 1302 Farnam on the Mall, Omaha, NE 68102

Aug 5th – Youth Fishing Derby – FREE [REGISTER From June 30-Aug 2]

•  Calling all young anglers! Sign up for the third annual Youth Fishing Derby at Big Lake!
• Location: Big Lake Park, 2600 N. 8th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Aug 5th – Home Depot Kid’s Workshop – 9:00 a.m. – Noon – FREE

• Home Depot hosts workshops for kids on the first Saturday of each month. In August, your child can build a Treasure Chest.

Aug 5th – Root Beer Float Day at The Durham Museum – 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. – Museum Admission

• Enjoy a FREE 8 oz. Root Beer Float (while supplies last) at the old-fashioned Soda Fountain. Dr. Oxygen will be on hand for some sweet science demonstrations from 1-2 p.m.
• Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.

Aug 5th – 4th Annual Touch-a-Truck at Ditmars Orchard – 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – FREE

• Free hard hats to the first 50 kids in attendance! Get up close and personal with a variety of utility vehicles, work trucks and tractors of all kinds!
• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Aug 5th – Omaha Comedy Fest: Kids Show & Joke Workshop – 10:00am (8 and under are free)

• A super fun opportunity for kids and families to have a laugh. The ticket includes a workshop on joke writing with David Roth 

Aug 5th – Movies Under the Stars – 9:00pm Movie Start – FREE

• Park Entrance is free after 8:00pm, bring your own snacks and coolers and enjoy a double feature
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 23301 W Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Aug 7-13th – The Pinnacle Bank Championship 

• The Pinnacle Bank Championship is a stop on the PGA TOUR’s Korn Ferry Tour in Omaha. This is held over several days every August in Omaha.
• Location: The Club at Indian Creek, 3825 N. 202nd St., Elkhorn, NE.

Aug 8 – Special Events at Fat Brain Toys – 10:30am – FREE

• Toddler Tuesday: Kindermusik
• Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Aug 8th – Barbie Meet & Greet – 5:00pm – FREE

• Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Aug 10th – Back to School Block Party – 4:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Free Food, Games and Activities
• Location: Quest Forward Academy – 2810 N 118th St, Omaha, NE 68164

Aug 10th – Jazz on the Green – Ana Popovic – 5:00-10:00 p.m. –  FREE

• Location: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing

Aug 11-12th – Playing with Fire Concert Series – 4:00-10:00 p.m. –  FREE

• Location: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing

Aug 12th – Elkhorn Shores’ Dog Daze of Summer – 10:00am-4:00pm

• Vendors, Rescues, Good Fun for Furry Friends and their humans!
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 23301 W Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Aug 12th – Lowe’s DIY for Kids – 10 a.m. – Noon – FREE [REGISTER]

• Build a Rolling Toy Pickup Truck with your mini-mechanic at your local Lowe’s store.

Aug 12th – Flix at the Chef: Clifford the Big Red Dog – FREE

• Movie starts at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Food, drinks, and ice cream are for sale at Dairy Chef.
• Location: Dairy Chef, 3223 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE

Aug 12th – Live Music with PapaRic at Ditmars Orchard – 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Aug 12th – Oscar Mayer Frankmobile at Hy-Vee Gretna 

• 11:00am-4:00pm – Location: 19141 Oakmont Dr, Gretna, NE
• 2:00pm-6:00pm – Location: 10855 S 191st St, Omaha, NE

Aug 12th – JCPenney Kids Zone: Color Your Own Pencil Pouch – 11 a.m. – Noon – FREE

• Bring the kids to JCPenney to color a pencil pouch to use this coming school year. The pouch includes an ruler.

Aug 12th – Movies Under the Stars – 9:00pm Movie Start – FREE

• Park Entrance is free after 8:00pm, bring your own snacks and coolers and enjoy a double feature
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 23301 W Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE 68022

Aug 13th – Live Music with Bryan Lidgett at Ditmars Orchard – 1:00-4:00 p.m.

• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Aug 14th – Make a Back to School I-Spy Sensory Bottle – 11:00am – FREE

• Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Aug 15th – Special Events at Fat Brain Toys – 10:30am – FREE

• Toddler Tuesday: Bubble Party with Mrs. M!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Aug 15th – Tempo of Twilight – The Brits – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Gardens Admission

• Dinner Special: Fried chicken and macaroni and cheese  
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens

Aug 16th & 17th – Homeschool Hikes at Schramm – Topic: Geology – 9:00-10:30am (16th), 2:00-3:30pm (17th)

• Hike to the geological display, learn about the three different types of rocks & Nebraska geology, and spend some time looking for fossils.
• The cost to participate is $4 per child and $5 per adult per program. This includes admission to the Schramm Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.
• Location: Schramm Education Center – 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE 68028

Aug 16th – Crafts & Donuts – 5:00pm – $12.50

• Craft with the Author of The Craft Center Book. Choose from CD Spinners, paper bead jewelry, etc…
• Enjoy a Donut too!

Aug 17th – Jazz on the Green: Bobby Watson –  5:00-10:00 p.m. – FREE

• Location: Turner Park – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131

Aug 18-19th – Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival – Ticket Required (5 and under free)

• A two-day event in August featuring both hot air balloons and Nebraska wines.
• Location: Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Elkhorn, NE 
• Aug 18 (Friday) – 5 – 11 p.m.
• Aug 19 (Saturday) – 3 – 11 p.m.

Aug 18-20th – Omaha’s Original Greek Festival – Admission $5 – Kids under 12 free

• Enjoy great food, and experience music, culture, and traditions at Omaha’s Original Greek Festival. 
• Location: 602 Park Ave., Midtown Omaha, NE.

Aug 19th – Dundee Day – 8:00a.m-Midnight – FREE

• This family-friendly street festival celebrates and highlights the Dundee neighborhood with a parade, sidewalk sales, and many more. 
• Location: Underwood Avenue in Dundee

Aug 19-20th – Midlands Renaissance Revel – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Tickets are $8 and up

• Enjoy all your favorite Renaissance things – merchants, artisans, games of skill, comedy, sword fighting, jousting, and more!
• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Aug 20th – Florence Mill Country Market – 10am – 3pm

• Mill around a historic Mill with the feel of a country fair: foods, arts, ag & fun. 
• Location: The Florence Mill, 9102 North 30th,  Next to I-680 & Mormon Bridge

Aug 21st – Make Beach Bear Pudding Cups – 11:00am – FREE

• Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Aug 22 – Special Events at Fat Brain Toys – 10:30am – FREE

• Toddler Tuesday: Kirsten Hanson Book Reading
• Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Aug 22-27th – Millard Days 

• Millard Days is a week-long festival during the last full week of August within the city of Omaha, NE. The festival is filled with a number of events and activities including the carnival, the parade, and the beer garden.
• Location: Andersen Park, 13625 Cottner St., Omaha, NE.

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Aug 24-27th – Omaha Fashion Week’s Fall Showcase – Tickets Required

• Join the Omaha Fashion Week as they showcase the latest collections of both Emerging and Featured Designers as they compete for their respective Golden Shears Awards.
• 24th-26th: 6:00pm-10:00pm
• 27th: 11:00am-2:00pm
• Location: Omaha Design Center – 1502 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68102

Aug 25-27th – Back to School at Westroads Mall – 9:00am – 5:00pm – FREE

• Back to School Vendor Show on August 25-27, 2023. The event will be held inside the mall common areas and the hours will align with the mall operating hours. Come shop with small and local businesses, artists, crafters, and more.
• Location: West Roads Mall – 10000 California Street, Suite 1221,Omaha,NE

Aug 25th – Night Market – 6:00-10:00p.m. –  FREE

• Location: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing

Aug 25th – Nebraska Star Party at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – FREE

• The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided.
• Location: Mahoney State Park 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska

Aug 26th – Punt, Pass & Kick Annual Football Contest – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Kids and adults are invited to show off their skills at our annual Punt, Pass & Kick competition. There are divisions for boys, girls, men, and women. Youth division winners qualify for the state competition in Lincoln!
• Register in-person. Arrive anytime 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and compete on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick a time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. that fits your schedule.
• Location: La Vista Sports Complex, 7346 S. 66th St., La Vista, NE.

Aug 26th – Nebraska Renaissance Faire – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Tickets are $8 and up

• Enjoy all your favorite Renaissance things – merchants, artisans, games of skill, comedy, sword fighting, jousting, and more!
• Location: Elkhorn Shores – 233rd and West Maple Road Elkhorn, NE 68022

Aug 26-27th – Midwest Pirate Fest – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily – $8/child, $14/adult [REGISTER]

• The Midwest Pirate Fest is always a high energy swashbuckling good time with new adventures every year!
• Dog Friendly Event
• Daily $100 cash treasure hunt, interactive puzzles, and scavenger games to test your skill all day long!
• Location: Bellevue Berry Farm – 11001 South 48th Street, Papillion NE 68133

Aug 26-27th – Hippie Fest – 12:00-7:00pm – Tickets Required

• Hippie Fest is a family-friendly music and arts festival featuring vibrant entertainment for all ages.  Featuring live music, bohemian shopping, vintage hippie car show, DIY tie-dye, giant bubble garden, cirque performers, kids activities, drum circles, delicious food, and more. All ages welcome. Kids 10 and under free. 
• Location: Falconwood Park – 905 Allied Road Bellevue, NE 68123

Aug 27th – Big Dig Omaha – The Big Dig Construction vs Cancer – 1:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Both big and little kids can see their Tonka Truck dreams come true with various activities such as scissor lift rides, hayrack rides, operate a backhoe, explore large construction equipment and more.
• Location: HWY 370 & 150th St (See Map on site for image of the area)

Aug 27th – DIY Picture Book – 2:00-3:00pm – FREE [Registration Required]

• Join Why Arts artist and author, Mallory Vallier, in creating your very own picture book. Families will get to work collaboratively to create a book, while learning about the writing process and being creative or re-telling a personal story. All supplies are included.
• Location: Downtown Library Branch – 1401 Jones St., Omaha NE 68102

Aug 28th – Make Lemonade Floam Slime – 11:00am – FREE

• Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Aug 29th – Special Events at Fat Brain Toys – 10:30am – FREE

• Toddler Tuesday: Amazing Athletes
• Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Aug 29th – Tempo of Twilight – eNVy – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – Gardens Admission

• Dinner Special: “Cheeseburger in Paradise” (burger bar) with kettle chips  
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens

Aug 30th – Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden – 10:00-10:30am – FREE

• Join OPL at the Dundee Community Garden for stories, songs and activities that celebrate plants and being in the garden. From April to September, we will discover the joys of nature by observing, smelling, touching, tasting and hearing in the urban garden.
• Location: Dundee Community Gardens – 4902 Underwood Ave, Omaha NE 68132

Aug 31st – Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music and literature.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha NE 68108

 

Looking Ahead at September: 

 

 

Find more information about events and other Back to School Events and School Supply Drives and Distribution here!

 

See an Outdoor Movie

• Enjoy movies under the stars!

Enjoy an Outdoor Concert

• Enjoy a variety of FREE Summer Concerts in the Omaha Area, perfect for relaxing on a warm summer evening!

Watch a parade at a Community Celebration

• Valley Days, Arrows to Aerospace (Bellevue, NE), Dundee Day, and Millard Days are all in August!

Omaha Spraygrounds and Splash Pads

• Little ones love running through spraygrounds! Try a new one this summer!

Nebraska Passport Program

• Get a couple of stamps this month by visiting passport stops in Nebraska!

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Special Events at City of Omaha Pools

• Enjoy special events all month long at select City of Omaha pools. 

Try a new place for Ice Cream

• Summertime is perfect for sharing Ice Cream with friends – including the Tower, an old-fashioned Soda Fountain, and more!

 

Check out a Public Library Pass

Members of certain libraries can check out a pass to visit one of the following locations:

• Durham Museum – Members of all 12 Omaha Public Library branches, Bellevue Public Library, Bennington Public Library, Council Bluffs Public Library, Fremont Public Library.
• Fontenelle Forest – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
• Lauritzen Gardens – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.

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