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Elkhorn Days 2026
Enjoy a wide variety of activities over this 4-day festival, including the area’s largest parade, lots of live music, vendor booths, kids and family activities, Corn Hole, beer garden, fireworks, car show, and so much more! Fireworks Friday May 29th. Parade Saturday May 30th 10:30-Noon
La Vista Days 2026
A fun-filled weekend celebrating community and the neighborly spirit that makes our city great.
Friday: Free Concert at The Astro, Fireworks & Drone Show.
Saturday: Parade, Car Show, Community Cookout, Family Fun Festival and more!
The 2026 “TASTE OF OMAHA ” will again showcase outstanding Restaurants with exciting live entertainment daily. This year the Annual Event will have entertainment for everyone’s taste on stages throughout the Festival. All stage shows during the 3-day extravaganza are free to attend. Top National Entertainers combined with the best popular area bands and musicians will again be continuously performing throughout the Festival.
4 Fun-Filled Days of Festivities! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration in Blair, NE! Our Gateway to the West Days are packed with exciting events and entertainment for the whole family, including: Kids Character Contest, Carnival Rides, Car Show, Craft & Vendor Market, Live Music, Parade, Water Fights, and more.
Bellevue Rocks The Riverfront Festival 2026
June 4-7, 2026. 4PM - midnight (Sunday 1PM - 6PM). Carnival Rides / Games, Food, Beer Garden, FREE SHUTTLE! American Heroes Park – Bellevue, NE. Friday - Not Quite Brothers, eNVy. Saturday - Michael and Janet Jackson Tribute, Whiskey Friends. There is no admission cost to attend the festival and listen to the music although donations will be accepted at the gate.
Bennington, Nebraska Community Event that includes a Parade, Food, Fireworks, BBQ Tournament, Community Worship Service, Beer Garden and Street Dance and more!
Celebrate the start of summer at the annual Strawberry Festival! This berry-filled event is packed with fun activities for all ages—and of course, everything strawberries.
Featuring an epic drone show, live music, interactive activities, and fun for all ages. Rain date on Saturday, June 6, so the fun doesn’t stop! With thousands of attendees, community partners, and plenty of entertainment, Summerfest is a can’t-miss event to kick off summer in Council Bluffs
Join for a family-friendly weekend of magic June 6-7, 2026, at the Bellevue Berry Farm! What can you expect? -Butterbeer! -Vendors offering wands, stuffed owls, and so much more! -Delicious food served by the Bellevue Berry Farm -Costumed characters roaming the Faire and teaching classes, courtesy of the Great Hall Players -Children’s activities including licensed Harry Potter coloring pages, giant bubbles, board games, and more
Join for our 3rd annual Strawberry Festival and come celebrate all things STRAWBERRY!!! 🍓🍓🍓 🎵Live music all weekend!🎵
You can bet your sweet dupa we are excited for our 17th Annual Polishfest on Saturday, June 6th! Beer Garden will open at 11am. No Cover this year! Children with parents are welcome up until 9pm.
Year three of Midwest Tacos & Tequila Fest at Falconwood Park! Join Saturday, June 6, with live music, art, vendors, and Tacos & Tequila! Thats not all, though. They'll also have mechanical bull riding, Lucha Libre wrestling matches, Micheladas, and a taco eating contest!
Omaha Art Fair is a vibrant and diverse art fair located at Aksarben Village in Omaha, NE. Over 150 talented artists, from across the country, showcase their work to visitors who can explore a wide range of artistic styles and mediums. With free kids activities, festival food favorites and music all day, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Three days filled with a variety of fun activities for all ages in Springfield, NE, just a short drive from the Omaha and Lincoln areas. Friday evening's events begin at 5pm with a food, games, and entertainment. Saturday's highlights include 5K run/walk, pancake feed, corn hole tournament, kids foam party, parades, rubber duck race, food trucks, games, street dance with a live band, beer garden, fireworks show & more! We'll start off Sunday with an outdoor worship service along with refreshments, fun games, and activities. Prepare for a fantastic time!
Festival: Kidz Zone / Family Activities, Educational / Community Info, Free Health Screenings, Vaccine Station, Local Artists / Musicians, Food & Beverage Vendors Available.
Enjoy a free live concert featuring Keri Hilson and Lyfe Jennings. Doors open at 7:00pm!
Omaha Freedom Festival Concert
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the Omaha Freedom Festival Concert featuring Keri Hilson, Lyfe Jennings, and Nivea — hosted by Josh Jones with music by DJ Chain! Doors Open at 7:00pm, Concert Starts at 8:30pm, Fireworks Show at 10:30pm. General Admission Free with downloaded ticket.
They've got some great events planned for this year's celebration, including an ice cream social, carnival, a parade, Foam Party, Outdoor Movie - Hoppers, and so much more. Check out the schedule of fun-filled, family events! Don’t miss out on all the Scoop-tastic fun things to do around town!
NEBRASKAland Days - June 17-20, 2026 - North Platte, NE
Papillion Days 2026
Papillion Days is a time-honored tradition that takes place over Father’s Day weekend in June each year. Dating back to 1947, Papillion Days is the pinnacle summer celebration in town. Parade, Fireworks Show, Carnival & Market and more.
This annual event begins with a 5k road race starting in the City Park at 8 am, register in advance to receive a t-shirt or on race day starting at 7 am. The Kinderfest parade down Main Street begins at 11 am. Following the parade, the city park overflows with good old-fashioned fun! A petting zoo and blowups will await the kids. Game booths of all kinds will offer prizes: ring toss, duck races, basketball, cornhole, paddle wheel and more. Where Everyone is a Winner! Lots of food choices including: pulled pork, brisket, brats, burgers, walking tacos and home-made pie!
$10 Cover, Military Personnel and 12 and under FREE. Merchandise Available, Live Music from 11am-10pm, DJ Jake, Dorothy's Dishes, The Dirty Boots Band, Tanner Sovereign. Snag a photo with our inflatable mascot Buster The Bull and check out the one and only "Angus", their custom Convertible Suburban.
This year's theme is Movement & Migration, honoring the Black Arts Movement and the role of Black Art as activism and a tool for change.
Homestead Days® in Beatrice, NE is a community-wide celebration of our homesteading heritage put together by the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce and a group of wonderful volunteers and community partners! Check out this year's schedule of events on their site
Step into the heart of creativity at one of the world’s most prestigious festivals, where 195 of the nation's top artists transform downtown Des Moines into a breathtaking urban gallery. Set against the stunning backdrop of the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the iconic Krause Gateway Center, designed by Renzo Piano Workshop, this is more than an event - it’s an experience.
Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show
| 6:30 pm | National Anthem & Welcome |
| 6:45 pm | CAKE |
| 8:30 pm | Smokey Robinson |
| 10:00 pm | Fireworks |
Freedom Fest at Nelson Produce Farm
Freedom Night is a full evening of family fun, festive games, and hands-on farm experiences. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks show presented by Bellino Fireworks.
As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It's a night that you'll never forget.
Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration
Friday - Picnic on the Green, Family Street Dance, Lemon Fresh Day Concert, Fireworks show at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Saturday - Optimist Fun Run/Walk, Children's Parade, Parade Through Ralston, After Parade Cool Down Party.
Council Bluffs Celebrates 250, a free community celebration on the Historic 100 Block of West Broadway. Enjoy a night of celebration, live music, food, and fun. Kid Zone from 3-9pm with games and hydrant party. Drone Show at 9:45
This free, family-friendly celebration features live music, food vendors, kids' activities, foam party, bounce houses, rock climbing, putt putt golf, carnival games, glass blowing, and more as part of our community's America 250 celebration.
Celebrate the 250th Independence Day at Heartwood Beach Club, our biggest summer bash. The park transforms into a beach-themed playground featuring giant sand sculptures, sand sculpting lessons, giant water slides in the Amphitheater, games and festive food. Make your mark on our community mural and enjoy a rocking concert at sunset before settling in for one of the best spots to watch nearby fireworks. Bring your friends, wear your red, white and blue, and celebrate summer in true Heartwood style.
The John C. Fremont Days festival is an award winning three day celebration of Fremont, held the second full weekend of July each year. This family oriented citywide festival began in 1987 and has events throughout the City of Fremont with something for everyone!
Parade, Balloon Glow, Kids Activities, Rodeo, and more!
Sunshine, sweet corn, and flavorful melons—it doesn’t get more summer than this. Join for their Homegrown Festival, a celebration of the crops we grow right here on our farm: sweet corn, watermelon, and cantaloupe. This summer favorite brings together fresh flavors, hands-on farm fun, and all the traditions you know and love.
Discover the rich history of the Douglas County Fair. Explore our educational exhibits, enjoy delicious food, and create unforgettable memories with the whole family! Free Entry, Youth Livestock Show, Educational Exhibits & Entertainment
It’s festival time at the Farm! The farm will be filled with vendor tables of crafts for sell. It’s the perfect time to pick a lavender bundle to take home! You can find the schedule for each day on FaceBook and our website.
Mandela Fest is the annual end of year community festival of the Nelson Mandela Campus. It is celebrated as close to July 18th as possible to celebrate the birthday of Nelson Mandela. Scholars and families from both the Early Childhood Development Center and the Elementary School, as well as from the community, are able to enjoy scholar performances while participating in budget-friendly, family-friendly activities and a community resource fair.
Friday: Outdoor Movie, Fireworks. Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, Parade. Sunday: Community Picnic, Carnival Rides, car show and much more!
Gretna Days Fireworks Show
Join for another great Gretna Days Fireworks Show by Gretna’s own Peters Pyrotechnic Productions! Time is Approximate! Could start a little earlier or later based on the timing of darkness and weather. BIG THANK YOU to our sponsor Culver’s! Located East of the Gretna High School. Join us before fireworks for movie nite in the football stadium, or come later to view fireworks show from the stadium.
Carter Lake’s Annual Parade & Festival on July 25th for a full day of fun, community, and celebration! The parade kicks off at 11 AM, followed by the festival, kids zone, and vendor fair starting at 12 PM. Enjoy the beer garden at 1 PM, live music at 4 PM, and end the night with fireworks at 10 PM.
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