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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.
They're celebrating the timeless joy of creativity! Miss Jill will start the fun with a storytime, then she'll guide kids through a play dough monster craft activity. Little hands will mold, and little minds will be molded!
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.
How do you see yourself? Use simple supplies to create a portrait that jumps off the page! For Grades K-5.
Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Bring your loved ones for fun and creative play. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
Celebrate the 141st German Day and Oktoberfest with us! Enjoy authentic German cuisine, finely crafted beers, lively music, and traditional dancing. Bring your family and friends for a weekend of unity, history, and pure joy. Prost!
The 2025 Omaha Rodeo will include two nights of high-caliber PRCA rodeo action featuring all seven rodeo events including steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding. World champion cowboys will be competing at the rodeo for their official entry into the National Finals Rodeo. Fans can expect non-stop action including rock music, fast-paced competition and family entertainment. Tickets go on sale March 28 at 10 AM.
Almost 35 balloons participate in races over the weekend. In addition there is a parade with a marching band contest and balloonist and many more, also a doll show, arts & crafts fair, flea market, balloon night glow, food booths and more. Come for the day or the weekend.
Littles and their grownups are invited to join us for this hour of fun themed play! Celebrate the harvest season with a delightful array of books, crafts, activities and plenty of apples.
Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!
Movie Nights at the Orchard! Grab your chair, blanket & pillow and get comfy as the movie starts at dusk. No outside food/drink, but don’t worry—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!
Join at Do Space this September for a drop-in session of tech toys, games, activities and creativity.
A "Good old fashioned day at the farm". Guests will be able to visit the animals, take a hayride through the forest, explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, enjoy music, games, animal presentations, food, farmers market vendors and more!
Rotating schedule of free instructor-lead wellness classes sure to get you moving. This Week’s Activity: TBD
Whether you come from Bag End or beyond the Misty Mountains, adventure awaits! Come anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for families, adults, and hobbits of all ages inspired by the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a free event for adults and families with children ages 5 and older. All crafts and activities will be available while supplies last.
Join Bri Wright from Golem Forge and try a new crafting hobby. They’ll be making Dragon Eyes out of clay based on the How to Train Your Dragon books by Cressida Cowell. All craft materials will be provided while supplies last. All you need is your imagination! Fantasy awaits! This is a free event for children 6-12. Registration is required.
They'll examine some of the dangers associated with foraging and how to avoid them. They'll talk about ethical harvest and how to be a good member of the natural community. They'll also take a look at some of the ways these plants can be prepared as foods. And, importantly, they'll discuss some ways of incorporating these plants into your own landscape.
Bring your family to celebrate the changing seasons at our Fall Equinox Celebration! Join for a short, guided hike at Camp Brewster as we search for signs of seasonal changes in the Forest. After the hike, we will have a family-friendly craft to celebrate the equinox. To end our night, we will make a bonfire and have s'mores around the fire. Please remember to check the weather and dress accordingly.
Join for peaceful and inspiring mornings, where creativity meets the calm of nature. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, we’ll have everything you need to get your imagination flowing — adult coloring books, sketch pads, coloring pencils, chalk pastels, pastel paper, blank cards, stickers, and more — all free to use!
Help track the incredible migration of monarch butterflies. Guests of all ages are invited to participate in monarch tagging at the Zoo each Sunday in September from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
One of the most unique musical ensembles in the United States, The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha bridges two diverse age groups through the common language of music. The Orchestra is now in it’s 41st season. Musicians are all volunteers and either 25 years of age and younger or 55 years of age and older. Visit the Performance Pavilion for an afternoon of great music!
Bring your lil Pumpkins in for a harvest themed adventure of sweet treats and storytelling!! we will be making our very own Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups. then as we indulge in our sweet treats gather around to hear the story "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever!!" This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! Spots are limited and first come first serve, while supplies last!!
Whether you come from Bag End or beyond the Misty Mountains, adventure awaits! Come anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. to enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for families, adults, and hobbits of all ages inspired by the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a free event for adults and families with children ages 5 and older. All crafts and activities will be available while supplies last.
Come and create a spooky canvas that glows! You’ll be given a black canvas to decorate using phosphorescent paint and stencils. Your final creation will glow-in-the-dark! Paint your canvas as you share about your own paranormal experiences or listen as staff share a spooky story. This is a free event for kids 8-12. All supplies are included and are while supplies last. Registration is required
Let's be honest. We all know fall is the best season. So, let's celebrate it! Miss Tina will read autumnal stories, she'll guide kids through some festive yoga poses, then everyone will get to enjoy a cute craft activity. It'll be as fun as a giant pile of leaves!
The second and fourth Tuesday after school stop by the library for a fun activity. Snacks provided. For ages 8-12.
All aboard the spooky express! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and decorate your very own ghostly train just in time for the Halloween season. Using creative materials and guided instruction, you’ll bring your haunting locomotive to life while exploring design, construction, and a little bit of Halloween magic.
Explore digital storytelling through hands-on STEM and coding activities with our new community partner, Snapology! Kids will dive into robotics and coding using LEGO® bricks and technology—building skills and having fun along the way. This is a free event for kids 6-12. Registration is required.
Dirty Red & The SoulShakers are a modern day powerhouse blues band, built on old -school influences, and a mutual love for the down and dirty style blues that has come to define the bands original sound. A dangerously tight rhythm section backs a funky shake your money maker groove guaranteed, to get the ladies dancing and the good times flowing. Add a lone weeping guitar, blues harmonica and soul filled vocals and everybody’s in trouble.
Join at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium for Late Nights at the Zoo: Croctoberfest. An unforgettable celebration of our beloved crocodilian species, blended with the festive spirit of Oktoberfest! 21+ only.
Dust off your lederhosen and empty those stomachs, because Oktoberfest is happening in Ralston!! Let's celebrate the opening of Ralston's new brewery! Get ready for two days of music, fresh beer, German inspired eats, contests, and fall fun! Friday-Open @ 5 live music starts 6:30-10. Saturday-Open @12 live music at 6:30-10
Pumpkin Spice and everything nice!! Join for a slime-tastic afternoon of creating Pumpkin Spice Slime that captures the fall essence of Starbucks in every stretchy, scented batch!! Plus add an extra dollop of fun with mix-ins such as fluffy whipped clay topping and adorable pumpkin sequins, charms and of course glitter!! Leave the mess to us!! This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! Spaces are limited!! First come, first serve while supplies last!
LALA (Local Artists. Local Art), a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting local creative voices, invites the public to a vibrant evening of art, music, and celebration at “LALA Arty Party: Gift Crow Celebration”, at 8th Street Plaza at Heartland of America Park, next to the Skate Ribbon. At the heart of the event is the debut of “Gift Crow”, a striking new sculpture by local artist Renee' A. Ledesma, followed by remarks from both Ledesma and Weston Thomsen, Co-Director at LALA. The evening will include a performance by Mariachi Femenil Tecalitlan, an appearance by the River City Mixed Chorus, locally designed inflatable sculptures, and a lively celebration of LALA artists and their work.
Join for an autumn art show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge! Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more from reputable Midwestern artists.
Since 1988, visitors have traveled the Lincoln Highway National Byway (IA Hwy 30) and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway to Woodbine the Last Saturday in September for the Woodbine Applefest! Woodbine Applefest is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community spirit and small-town charm. With as many as 18,000 visitors coming from near and far, Applefest brings people together to enjoy classic cars, handmade crafts, antiques, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you’re here for the car show, the kids’ activities, or just to take in the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll find something to love at Applefest. Come experience the tradition that’s been going strong for over 35 years!
Join for a geeky good time as we take over the Oak View Mall Sept 27-28 during normal mall hours. Vendors and artists will be spread throughout the entire mall - and Pop Up shops as well! Don't forget this FREE event has $250 cosplay showcase. C'mon out and check out the action figures, posters, comics, Funko pops, vintage video games, original art, & other pop culture goodies
A Halloween tradition without the frights, Cobweb Castle returns this fall! Clamber your way through the spooky maze, scale the castle wall, or don your sorcerer’s hat and makeup. The not-so-scary Halloween experience is here through November 2. Come and enjoy the fun of Halloween without the scares in our seasonal exhibit, Cobweb Castle!
Join at Do Space this September for a drop-in session of tech toys, games, activities and creativity.
Thinking about buying a home in the next 5–6 months? 🏡 Join for an informative session with Diana Haney and Misty Hemphill-Wilson to explore mortgage options, they walk you through the steps of the home-buying process. You’ll leave feeling confident, prepared, and excited to find your new home when the time is right! Space is limited to 10 people RSVP today!
From Sept. 2 - 24, we are accepting clean and gently used craft supplies and Halloween costumes. (Please wait to donate fabric until the Fabric Swap in the spring). On Saturday, Sept. 27, browse through our selection of donated craft supplies and Halloween costumes from the community! You don't need to donate to shop the swap.
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