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Headlining the festival are the legendary Pixies, pioneers of alternative rock whose influence resonates throughout modern music. Joining them is a stellar lineup of artists, including Grammy-nominated indie rock sensation Waxahatchee, indie rock icons Band of Horses, the mesmerizing synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay, alternative rock powerhouse Silversun Pickups, and Omaha’s own Little Brazil.
Omaha Days Festival 25th Biennial Homecoming Parade. Starting at 10:00am 30th & Lake - 30th & Sprague
Join children’s book illustrator, Chloe Burgett, as she shares what it's like drawing pictures for children's books. Chloe will present about her job, read her book, answer questions, and lead a draw-along activity. This is a free event event for all ages. Registration is required
Crossroads joins forces with the The Joslyn for a day of creativity and connection for the whole family. Enjoy a fun-filled children’s concert, two performances by the enchanting Nordic-folk duo ĂĂS, live poetry with Nebraska State Poets, current and former, Jewel Rodgers and Matt Mason, and an interactive storytelling-through-poetry workshop with Matt Mason. It’s a perfect way to experience music, stories, and art–together.
Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show. This is a free event for all ages.
Get ready to dance! Midnight Special takes the stage for a night of feel-good rock and roll, food, and fun under the stars. Show at 7 PM
Come and see the newly-minted Crossroads Festival Orchestra finish out the festival with a flair with a program, curated by Kinan Azmeh, that promises to go deep.
Gates open at 7:30pm. Free Concert from Blues Ed at 8:00pm followed by Inside Out 2 at Sunset
This one-mile walk designed to get humans moving and tails wagging! Along the route you’ll encounter energy breaks and playful social stops for your four-legged companion. Whether you’re looking to break a sweat, wag a tail or do both, Bark & Burn is your perfect mix of movement and dog-friendly fun.
Join for fun afternoon at OCP to kick-off our Season! Food trucks, games and activities, tours, displays, ticket giveaways, and more! Bring the family, bring friends!
Free Afternoon Concert with Fine Camino
In August, they will learn about aquatic animals.
Let's get ready for 📚BACK TO SCHOOL👩‍🏫 with an exciting DIY Back to School themed Sensory Bin adventure!!🍎 Scoop up colored rice and put it in your apple container for a fun homemade maraca, hunt for school supplies, bus erasers🚍 and what words can you spell with the scrabble tiles? We can't wait to explore all the classroom textures with you!!🎒 This is a FREE, all ages event. (please note: all of our events are first come, first serve, while supplies last. We encourage everyone to come early (10am open) to secure a spot!)
Roll on into OPL and roll up some candy sushi! We’ll explore the different types of sushi, make our own out of candy and rice krispie treats, and practice our chopstick skills in this free, interactive program for children ages 8-12. Registration is required
Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend to a pajama storytime! After storytime, your stuffie friend will stay at the library for a sleepover with the librarians, where we’ll take pictures of them doing all sorts of fun activities. This program is for kids ages 0-7, but older siblings are welcome too.
Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!
Gather in Central Park to celebrate La Vista’s community and many Omaha metro area first responders. This safety-focused event features “touch-a-truck” with first responder vehicles, a greeting from Mayor Kindig, face painters and activities, free treats, plenty of safety information and demonstrations.
Are you in your beaded bracelet era? Join OPL to make these widely popular statement pieces! Use polymer clay beads, letter beads and more to bedazzle your own bracelet or make one for a friend. This is a free event and is suggested for kids aged 9-12. Registration is required
| Free live music on the patio every week. Ice-cold drinks and tasty eats will be available for purchase each week from The Mill. Bring the family, bring the pets, and bring a chair! |
| 07.09 - The Innocence |
| 07.16 - Bryan Olesen - VOTA |
| 07.23 - Soul Dawg |
| 07.30 - Jericho Strays |
| 08.06 - Downtown Collective |
Annual performing arts festival with a mix of theater, comedy, and dance. It celebrates independent, experimental, and original live theater and performance art.
The Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) invites residents, business owners, and community members to take part in shaping the vision for the North Omaha Innovation District Plan. The workshop will take place Thursday, August 7th, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College’s Fort Omaha Campus, inside the Swanson Conference Center at the Institute for the Culinary Arts (5300 N. 30th Street, Omaha). A presentation will be given at 6:15 p.m. During this hands-on workshop, the public will collaborate with the project team to explore ideas for physical spaces, programs and services that reflect community culture and needs, and policies that promote inclusive growth without displacement.
SumTur Free Concert with The Midnight Wanderers
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.
Valley Days End of Summer Celebration. Food Trucks, Pancake Breakfast, Saturday Parade, Saturday Fireworks, Beer Garden, Wildlife Encounters, Car Show, and more!
Summer Craft Fair with free admission. over 30 vendors and food trucks
Back-to-school just got way more fun! 🎒✏Join us at our Pencil Pouch Bar where kids can build their own custom pouch to fit each individual personality! 🎇🖍 Perfect for kicking off the school year in style!👩‍🏫
This is a FREE, all ages event. They recommend coming as early as 10 am (open) to reserve your spot as spaces & supplies are limited
Ribbon Cutting at 3:00. Free custard samples, raffles, live music, face painting, a selfie booth, community vendors, and fun activities for all ages.
A market run entirely by kids will be joining The River Front for Friday Night Flicks featuring Moana 2! Come out for a fun night with family and a free movie under the stars!
The perfect way to end the week with live music, food trucks and lawn games against the backdrop of the perfect summer night vibe.
Join for The Music & Memories Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake! Bring a blanket or a chair. Leashed pets always welcome! This week: Whiskey River
Friday Night Flicks is back at=Gene Leahy Mall! This weeks movie is Moana 2! Come early to get a good spot on our Downtown Green and enjoy food trucks, free activities, and the park amenities. The movie will begin at dusk!Â
Join this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. 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. Rain Date Saturday, August 9
Celebrating 10 Years of In The Market For Blues on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025! For one glorious day in downtown Omaha, Blues Music emerges from the bricks and fills the city well into the night. This is Omaha's Blues Festival!
On August 9, the topic will be aquatic ecology! Collect, observe, and learn about the fascinating creatures that call our lakes home and indicate the health of our environment. Meet in the Lake #4 parking lot at 8 a.m.
Head to Hummel for a muddy 1 mile fun run through the trails and mud obstacle course. Check in at the pavilion at the north end of the park on Ponca Rd. The cost is $15/child, includes t-shirt.
For one awe-inspiring day, Open Omaha invites you to step inside the spaces that make our city so dynamic. From historic landmarks to creative hubs, this open house is your key to unlocking a behind-the-scenes look at the metro's most fascinating places.
Rotating schedule of free instructor-lead wellness classes sure to get you moving. This Week’s Activity: Yoga with Jess Jaksha
Join for Hero Fest 2025, a high-energy, family-friendly celebration honoring the courage and dedication of our nation’s heroes: past, present, and future. This one-of-a-kind event brings the community together to recognize military personnel and first responders through live entertainment, hands-on activities, and powerful moments of gratitude.
Learn to fold and make a classic mini zine from a single sheet of paper. Then use it as your canvas to find new ways to engage with your community, history, and surroundings! Registration Required
Join us for a fun movie experience under the stars. While our movies start at Sunset, come early to enjoy lawn games, music, and inflatable obstacle course, along with sports equipment and board games that you can borrow from our Guest Services Ambassadors. Bring a low chair or blanket to claim your spot while grabbing a bite at one of our food trucks or get some to-go at one of our restaurants and enjoy it in the park. This Week’s Movie: Encanto – 8:30pm
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