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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.
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.
Saturday mornings belong to the kids. Heartwood Kids Club is a free weekly program filled with hands-on fun designed especially for children ages 4–8. Activities can include crafts, demonstrations, creative projects or interactive experiences each week brings a new surprise. Kids must be accompanied by an adult, so the whole family can enjoy a playful start to the weekend together. Happening every Saturday morning June 13th through September.
Open Omaha is a free, community-wide open house featuring dozens of local businesses, historic landmarks, sacred sites, creative spaces, and other hidden gems. Open Omaha features 50 venues this year, highlighting the fascinating spaces and places across our city.
Swing on by to meet a couple of heroic arachnids! Spider Boy and Spider Girl will be here to take pics and answer questions about life as a superhero. Plus, kids will get to try out the new Zipstring Aracna! It's going to be a blast!
Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month you will create a robo kangaroo.. Registration is required
Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting. Ages 10+
Ever wanted to create your own eco-friendly paper, plastic, or even animal-free leather? Now you can! In this immersive workshop, you’ll collaborate with living microbes—the same tiny organisms that make kombucha—to grow your own unique biomaterial at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll discover how yeast and bacteria work together to form sustainable materials that you can transform into creative, one-of-a-kind projects. Join us and explore the future of biofabrication—where science meets creativity!
You've achieved your summer reading goal! Join for a celebratory pizza party. Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while supplies last. We'll also have some nostalgic crafts! This is a free event for adults 19+ only. Registration is required
Soak up the sun and watch your young entrepreneur shine! Kids Markets is bringing the fun to Valley Days, where kids run their own booths, sell what they create, and enjoy a steady flow of shoppers ready to support them. It’s the perfect mix of summer fun and hands-on learning. Sign your kids up today!
Beat the heat at Heartwood Waterpark, a splash-filled playground. Massive water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, and refreshing frozen treats make this a cool escape for kids and adults alike. Bring your swimsuit, gather your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun followed by food trucks and drinks in the park.
Headlining the 2026 Maha Festival is UK indie rock breakout Wet Leg joined by Omaha’s own Bright Eyes, Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike, and rising alternative standout Blondshell. Indie-folk favorites Whitney round out the bill alongside Omaha-based David Nance & Mowed Sound and emerging local artist Carver Jones.
Join OPL for a Mario Kart World tournament. They will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18. Registration is required
A bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic. Free for Spectators. Family Activities: Obstacle Course, Skills Zone, Bike Fitting, Strider Zone, Playground, UNO Kinesiology
This one’s for the hippies! 🌼 …Step into a laid-back summer evening full of color, creativity, and good vibes at the Hippie Dayz Night Market! This groovy outdoor market is bringing together over 20 local makers offering a vibrant mix of handmade goods, unique finds, and creative flair. Along with a delicious food truck line up, cash bar, beer garden, henna, hair tinsel, permanent jewelry, live music and much more!
| This free summer concert series is presented In partnership with Nelson Mandela Elementary School, Minne Lusa and Miller Park Neighborhood Associations, and other community partners. Lawn Opens: 5:00pm, Preshow: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm |
| 06/20: Hot 8 Brass Band |
| 08/08: Chad Stoner Band |
Grab your friends, bring the family, and come enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family. Pack your chairs, blankets, and coolers and settle in for a great night of music. Come hungry, come ready to dance, and most importantly — come have fun at Stinson Park!
Get ready for the ultimate party experience with Shadow Lake's 2nd annual Back to School Foam Party! 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Regular Foam Party. 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Glow-in-the-Dark Foam Party. Event will be held in the middle of the mall. Wear your old tennis shoes and bring a towel! FREE Event.
Bring the whole crew—family, friends, and neighbors—and settle in for a cozy night of laughter, fresh air, and community fun. Firepits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE to the public!
Come enjoy a summer movie under the stars at Flix at the Chef—free outdoor movie nights that Relevant puts on for our city behind Dairy Chef in Elkhorn. Bring your blankets, chairs, family and friends and enjoy the movie “Minions: Rise of Gru” on Saturday, on Aug 8. Food, drinks, and ice cream will be for sale at Dairy Chef as well. All movies begin at dusk.
Make this summer movie season magical by heading to Marcus Theaters between June 7 and Aug. 13, 2026, for a series of family favorites! They'll play a different movie each week for only $3 (+tax), so grab the family and we'll see you at the theatre.
Beat the heat at Heartwood Waterpark, where the amphitheater bowl transforms into a splash-filled playground. Massive water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, and refreshing frozen treats make this a cool escape for kids and adults alike. Bring your swimsuit, gather your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun followed by food trucks and drinks in the park.
Join for an interactive look into the world of wildlife rehabilitation with our friends from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Learn what the team at NWR does, what it takes to become a wildlife rehabilitator, and how animals end up needing care in the first place. Explore each step of the rehabilitation journey—from intake and treatment to release back into the wild. This engaging program is perfect for anyone curious about animal care and the important work of helping injured wildlife. This program is for patrons 6+. Registration is required.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Miss Tina! Fly on by for a superhero story time and an empowering guided yoga session. Then, kids will get to make their own superhero bracelets!
STEM Tuesdays – Join each Tuesday for hands-on STEM activities that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and fun!
Join our community partners from Papio NRD for an interactive program all about insects! Kids will explore real specimens, learn fun facts, and discover why insects are essential to healthy ecosystems. This is a free event for kids. Registration is required.
Calling all aspiring artists and Bob Ross fans! Join Omaha Public Library and a Certified Ross Instructor to enjoy the joy of painting by learning to create a desert scene in Ross’s classic style. Come along to experience some ‘happy accidents’ and create your own artwork. All supplies provided. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required
Learn to paint the beautiful Nebraska native pollinator flowers that are sprinkled throughout the RiverFront park. While painting you will learn basic water techniques such as: controlling water (wet on wet, wet on dry), blending, and how to paint from observation. Overall, we will have fun, unwind, and enjoy native pollinator flowers. All levels welcome. Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!
Play pub trivia with La Vista City staff on the second Wednesday of the month. Teams of up to six players are welcome. Top teams win prizes.
Artificial intelligence is quickly changing how we work, and many worry about its impact on the future of work. But the future of work will not be determined simply by the capabilities and efficiencies of AI—we are responsible for shaping a desirable and ethical future with AI.
A new chapter in outdoor entertainment is about to begin as Lauritzen Gardens unveils its new Oasis and Amphitheater—an open-air venue designed to blend music, nature, and community into one unforgettable experience. Set against a backdrop of vibrant gardens, winding paths, and seasonal blooms, the amphitheater offers a natural setting that elevates live performances beyond the traditional concert environment. Guests won’t just attend a show—they’ll be immersed in it, surrounded by the sights and scents of carefully curated landscapes that change with the seasons.
Join Omaha Parks and Recreation and Nebraska Game and Parks for a FREE and FUN family fishing experience! All equipment is provided, and volunteers will be available to help as needed.
Join at the library for WhyArts Kids on the Block, an engaging educational puppet program designed for children in grades K–4. Through lively performances and interactive storytelling, this special event introduces children to what it’s like to live with a disability. Each puppet is operated by a puppeteer who shares the same disability, making the overall message authentic and relevant.
Join Sip ‘n’ Craft night and design a unique mixed-media art piece with paper, paint, beads, clay, markers, or anything else you can find. Hang out with friends, vibe to good music, and enjoy a mocktail for a cozy crafting experience. All materials and refreshments are provided. For patrons in 6th through 12th grade, while supplies last.
Warm nights. Cool grooves. Get ready to wrap yourself in another season of Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing presented by Omaha Performing Arts.
Thursdays, July 9 - August 13
Park Opens for Seating at 5PM
Pre-Show Starts at 6:30PM
Music Starts at 7:30PM
Join Omaha Public Library the second Thursday of the month to read with fellow book lovers from all over Omaha for a silent reading party! This month we are at The Joslyn in the Discovery Garden. This month we are at The Joslyn! This is an outdoor venue, so please bring a chair or blanket. Museum admission is free. Museum admission is free. Please review the museum guidelines before attending this event.
Each week, Quasar pairs up a local business with a local charitable cause, to present a “Classic” retro title for a “Free-to-the-Public ” event to raise awareness and support. This is a great way for your organization to educate and interact with an eager audience. Solicitation of free-will donations or mission-specific item donations can be part of pre-event, advertising co-op.
Balloons launch Friday and Saturday Evening 7 PM. Gates open at 5:00 pm to give spectators an early glimpse at the hot air balloons as pilots assemble them for their flights.
With over 450,000 sunflowers overlooking the stunning Elkhorn River bottom, our Flower Festival is a breathtaking celebration of the changing seasons and the beauty of farm life. Alongside sunflowers, guests can explore colorful zinnias and other blooms that make this time of year so special.
Crafts at The Learning Express
Resource fair. For K-12 Homeschool families.
Celebrate the start of Reading Dragons at our Kick-Off Party. Drop in anytime for games, crafts, and a special card you can only get at the Kick-Off! Reading Dragons & Friends is an incentive program for Grades K-8 that rewards reading with collectable cards. Get started by signing up at either library! No library card required.
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