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Six action-packed innings, trick plays, music, fan interaction, a light show, and fireworks—all wrapped into one unforgettable family night. Boom Fest: 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Opening Ceremonies: 6:30pm-7:00pm, Game time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.
The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow highlights Native American dance, music, regalia, oral history and arts. With its rich ties to Native American history, where Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his people were detained pending the 1879 landmark civil rights case granting Native Americans the right of Habeas corpus, the Fort Omaha Campus continues to offer an ideal location for this outdoor community event uniting people of diverse cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. This event is family-friendly and free and open to the public.
Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.
Moonlight Princesses - Tribute to Demon Hunters comes to the Astro Theater on Sunday September 20th. Tickets on sale now for this all ages event. Moonlight Princesses brings fans together for an unforgettable live celebration featuring powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, interactive audience moments, and the songs fans know and love.
Family-friendly ice rink offers a magical experience for skaters of all ages, nestled in the scenic beauty of Heartwood Preserve. Whether you're a seasoned skater or stepping on to the ice for the first time, their ice rink is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with loved ones. Open during the winter season, glide, twirl, and delight in the joy of skating in the heart of West Omaha. Only skaters need to reserve a ticket. All attending need to sign a waiver.
Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan designers, enjoy festive performances and celebrate the holiday season! Bring the kiddos for a chance to visit with and get those must-have photos with Santa, with all donation options going direct to Open Door Mission. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the magic! Santa's Schedule - Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: TBD
A superhero-themed family fun weekend!
Join in the renovated 100-year-old family barn for the first ever Marvella European Christmas Market—a weekend of warmth, beauty, and timeless treasures! We are open Friday-Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
Holiday Extravaganza is a cabaret-style evening of heartwarming seasonal classics, dazzling performances, and joyful entertainment for audiences of all ages. This production is about the joy of the holidays in the African American community—reflections of family gatherings, childhood memories, children’s holiday programs and a special time of the year celebrating those we love and honor!
Save the date for our Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft and Vendor Fair and plan to stop in to kick off your holiday shopping!
Come out to Carter Lake's Holiday Craft Fair, shop wonderful gifts from over 50+ booths. They will have a wide variety of items, and all are local to the area!
$3 admission 10 and under free!! Come out to the annual RALB Holiday Market to help support Ralston Legion baseball, while shopping unique local and traveling vendors!
Join for the 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 15th, from 9 AM to 3 PM! Discover amazing crafters, vendors, bakers, and artists all in one place. Support our varsity cheerleaders while finding the perfect items just in time for Thanksgiving. Admission is only $3. Don't miss out!
From 9:00 am - 3:00 pm., arts & crafts vendors from around the Omaha area will be set up with their goods to help kick off your holiday shopping!
After the success of Ice Age, director Chris Wedge turned to a story he'd been wanting to tell for years. With an all star cast of voice actors including Ewan McGregor, Mel Brooks, and Robin Williams alongside a team of creative animators, the world of Robot City is brought to colorful, mechanical life.
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of our most cherished holiday traditions, and the beautiful tree becomes the backdrop for so many more – taking family photos, discovering Santa’s gifts, curling up on the sofa to admire the twinkling color. In the next demonstration in our DIY series, Visual Merchandiser Andrea Hansen will lead you through the design process she uses to transform an unadorned tree into a stunning Christmas centerpiece for your home. This seminar is free to attend and no pre-registration is required.
Shop and visit with local artists and crafters at the beautiful Omaha Palazzo on 132nd and Fort! There will be something for everyone - art, jewelry, snacks, handmade accessories, Christmas decor and more!
The Julemarked is a Danish Christmas Market featuring local artisans, unique boutiques food and music. Join us to celebrate the beginning of Holiday Season at The Danish Vennelyst Park in Historic Florence in North Omaha
Celebrate America Recycles Day with Keep Omaha Beautiful, and become a plastic scientist! Conduct hands-on experiments to test and sort plastics, and learn what those recycling symbols really mean. Explore what the plastic numbers and resin codes mean. Use science to sort plastics by their properties and types. Learn why reducing waste has a greater impact than recycling alone.
Bring your family and pets for professional photos with Santa, taken by Jen Christensen with Sit. Click. Stay. All proceeds benefit Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ, helping cover the daily care and emergency costs for rescue dogs.
Calling all cake lovers! Join us on Saturday, November 15th for all the cake you can eat from 1:30-3:00pm. The cost is $30 per person and we will start you off with SIX slices of cake! We will have a variety of cakes for you to choose from (all cakes will contain dairy, eggs, and flour). Finish those six? Just ask for more! Additional drinks like tea, coffee, and bubbly can be added on.
Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided
The beloved television classic soars off the screen in this magical stage adaptation! Filled with favorite holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this family-friendly musical brings all your favorite characters to life—Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph!
Meet a real life sled dog and their racer at this free talk!
Join for our cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.
Bringing an all-star cast of picks from Motown’s most legendary groups, A Motown Christmas blends Christmas classics with hits from the groups The Miracles, The Contours, and more!
Don’t miss the radiant kickoff of Midtown’s Crossing’s Season of Lights at dusk. And come early for the annual Midtown Merry Market. Settle into the peace and tranquility of a winter’s night. Stroll through tens of thousands of white LED lights strung throughout Turner Park and along Farnam Street. Plus, visit the beautifully decorated tree in Farnam Court and climb into Santa’s cozy sleigh for the perfect photos.
Celebrate America Recycles Day with Keep Omaha Beautiful, and become a plastic scientist! Conduct hands-on experiments to test and sort plastics, and learn what those recycling symbols really mean. Explore what the plastic numbers and resin codes mean. Use science to sort plastics by their properties and types. Learn why reducing waste has a greater impact than recycling alone.
For the first time ever, the Omaha Winter Market is going weekly! Join every Sunday from November through March, 11AM – 3PM at our new permanent location, Fowling Warehouse, for an indoor market experience that’s warm, vibrant, and full of local flavor.
Annual Holiday Market on November 16th! Free Entry with multiple vendors available to start your holiday shopping! Boozy holiday cocktails & soup bar will be for sale at The Fireside.
Make merry – with local makers and vendors! Join for festivities & drinks for our annual Midtown Merry Market! Shop 30 local makers and vendors – hand-poured candles and soaps, hand-lettered signs and products, coffees and teas, trendy clothing and much more. Storytime with Santa and Mrs Claus from 12 noon to 1pm
Snap a festive photo with your favorite holiday characters and support a great cause while you’re at it! Santa: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, The Grinch: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cost: $20 per photo - all proceeds benefit Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue 🐾
Lincoln's Annual Parade to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
The American Midwest Ballet Nutcracker Storytime! Join us on Monday, November 17, at 10:30AM for a fun and interactive take on this classic holiday tale. All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!
Could you use some support in starting or growing your small business? Join us as the Small Business Administration shares available resources and answers your questions with one-on-one conversation. This relaxed and informative session will leave you ready to take the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey. This is a free event for adults.
Come watch the annual Leonids Meteor Shower and enjoy stargazing at Neale Woods located at 14323 Edith Marie Ave. in Omaha. Our event will begin with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, we will watch for shooting stars together while learning about meteor showers and general astronomy from our seasoned volunteer, Bob Fuchs. The Omaha Astronomical Society will have telescopes available as well for your stargazing enjoyment.
The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!” Writer Amber Ruffin, originally from Omaha, is part of the creative team that updated the show for contemporary audiences.
Storytime is hitting the road. Join at the Bennington Fire & Rescue Station
Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.
Come and get into the holiday spirit! Miss Jill will read a few Christmas stories, plus they'll have several Christmas craft stations where kids can let their creativity shine. Everyone will leave feeling merry and bright!
Make something fun for Fall Holidays, but with lasers. (As usual, adults must stay with minors during class, but REALLY, the whole time. Did I mention lasers?)
Help the princess build the most comfortable mattress! After reading The Princess and the Pea, participants will have one hour to complete a challenge: create a mattress so comfy that you can’t feel the “pea”! At the end of the program, we’ll put each creation to the test and see which is the comfiest. This is a free program for kids ages 8–10. Registration is required
Join OPL and Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project for a virtual interactive session! There will be a brief presentation on the significance of the lotus flower and the Lotus Lantern Festival, a step-by-step craft session where participants create their own traditional Korean lotus lantern, and a short documentary on Korea to close the event. This craft is suitable for ages 13+ and younger participants are encouraged to complete the craft with an adult caregiver.
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