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  • World O! Water Festival

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    Chalco Hills Natural Resources Center 8901 South 154th Street, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • 35th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow

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    MCC's Fort Omaha Campus 5300 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Raptors Live! International Vulture Awareness Day

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States

    The first Saturday in September is Vulture Awareness Day! Stop into the Great Hall from 10AM-11AM to meet our very own Sundance the Turkey Vulture! Compare raptor artifacts to see just what makes vultures so special.

    Free – $15

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Labor Day

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, we celebrate Labor Day and workers' contributions to our country and world.

  • Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn

    The Joslyn 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.

    Free

  • Watercolor Basics

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

    Join Luba Carlson from Kalina Art Studio to create art using watercolors. This three-hour class will guide you through basic watercolor techniques, and you will leave with a finished piece you are proud of! This is a free event for adults (19+). Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Rally on the Route – 16th Street Block Party

    Omaha, NE Omaha, NE

    Join at Rally on the Route, a free block party to celebrate and support businesses in the streetcar corridor. On Saturday, Sept. 5, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., 16th Street will be fenced off between Farnam and Harney streets for food and drinks, family-friendly fun, beats by a local DJ, and performances and activities by the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha and and more local community partners to be announced.

    Free

  • Afro Fest Omaha

    Sonny's Builders District 724 N 16th St, Omaha, NE

    Afro Fest Omaha The Festival will showcase Live Music, Dance, Arts and Crafts, and authentic African cuisine, a Children Activities area, a learning and Arts exhibition section as welt as a variety of organizations, businesses, student groups, and other Individuals From the community who are working every day to connect with others, create a vision for themselves and their community, and inspire others to join them in their efforts.

  • America 250: American History Told Through Mexican American Eyes

    Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NE

    José Garcia from Humanities Nebraska will discuss the relevance of Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Día de los Muertos, Día de los Niños and other commemorations and how they have crossed over to American mainstream culture. This is a free event for adults, teens and kids over the age of 10. Registration is encouraged but not required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Space Race Escape Room

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Houston, we have a problem! Your space mission has gone off course, and it’s up to your crew to solve puzzles themed around the historic space race and real space facts. Work together to crack codes, explore the solar system, and complete your mission before time runs out! This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 14th Annual LOVAM Jazz Festival

    Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    🎷🎷HEADLINER: The most electrifying, smooth jazz saxophonist ERIC DARIUS!!🎷🎷 LOVAM is another perfect way to enjoy an evening out with your family and friends. Join us for live jazz music in an intimate outdoor setting. Attendance is FREE!! Bring your lawn chair or blanket, food and drink (no glass containers / no tents).

    Free

  • Unity Fest 2026

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Unity Fest 2026 is a high-energy cultural music experience bringing together diverse communities from across Omaha and the Midwest for one unforgettable night.

    Free

  • Fremont Fireworks 2026

    Christensen Field Main Arena 1710 W 16th St, Fremont, NE

    Mother Nature may have rained out Fremont’s Fourth of July fireworks, but she can’t stop the celebration! 🌧️➡️🎇 Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular night in the sky because the postponed Fremont fireworks show has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 5th during Labor Day Weekend! 🎉 Plan to send summer off with a bang and make Labor Day Weekend one to remember!

    Free

  • Art In the Park: Fuzzy Printing Workshop

    Lewis and Clark Landing 345 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, NE, United States

    Turn drawings into prints through the process of trace monotypes. Using ink, paper, and the pressure of only a pencil, we will transfer designs to create a unique print. The transfer process creates a textured, contour fuzzy-line characteristic to these playful prints. Visitors will be welcome to create their own drawings or work from found images. All Materials Provided. Location: RiverFront Park at the Arrival Plaza outside of Kiewit Luminarium

    Free

  • Mulhalls Harvest Party

    Mulhall's 3615 N 120th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Enjoy delicious BBQ from 402 BBQ, sip on fresh brews from Cedar Creek Coffee and Art, and soak in live tunes by Daniel and the Deliverance – all part of the perfect fall celebration. Bring the whole family for free fun, including mini pumpkin painting, honey tasting with Fathead Honey Farms, and exploring our straw maze — perfect for all ages! Help celebrate the fall season with a friendly pie contest.

    Free

  • Midwest Fest!

    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    The family-friendly festival, led by the team behind Made in Omaha, draws 70+ makers from across the Midwest and thousands of shoppers to foster community connections and celebrate the region’s entrepreneurs and creatives. There will be handcrafted goods, apparel, jewelry, home décor, art, specialty food, live music, food trucks, kids’ crafts and a dedicated Next Gen Makers area, where young entrepreneurs under 18 will be showcasing their business.

    Free

  • America in Color: Made in the USA, Film Screening

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    On the first Sunday of the month, one film in the series is shown on the big screen at 1PM in the Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall. The film is included with regular museum admission and free to members. 

  • Book Nook Theater! The Terror (1963)

    The Book Nook 114 N Washington St, Papillion, NE

    Join for our feature presentation of the 1950 Classic: D.O.A. The Terror is a 1963 Gothic supernatural horror film set during the Napoleonic Wars. After becoming separated from his regiment, French officer André Duvalier encounters a mysterious woman who leads him to the isolated castle of Baron von Leppe, where he uncovers ghosts, witchcraft, long-buried secrets, and a deadly curse. Seating is limited, so don't wait! Reserve your tickets today.

    $5 [REGISTER]

  • Omaha Labor Day Parade 2026

    Downtown Omaha 10th to 15th on Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    If you're looking for something fun to do next Monday, come out and join us and hundreds of our union brothers and sisters at the Omaha Labor Day Parade!!! It's next Monday, September 7, with the parade kicking off downtown at 10 a.m. The parade route winds through the city’s historic core, beginning at 16th and Cass Streets, heading south to Capitol Avenue, east to 10th Street, north to Mike Fahey Street, and west before concluding at 12th and Cass.

    Free

  • Omahawks Labor Day Air Show

    Standing Bear Lake Park 138th and Fort, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join the Omahawks at Hawk Field at Standing Bear Lake (138th and Fort) for their 2026 Labor Day Air Show on Monday, September 7th from 11:45 am to 4:00 pm. Parking and admission is free. There is plenty of seating available. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Nebraska.

    Free

  • Fall Passive Crafts

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    All Ages. Stop by and make a festive fall craft! Parent participation required. While supplies last.

    Free

  • Repujado Art Workshop (Teens)

    Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United States

    Explore repujado, the traditional art of metal embossing, in this hands-on workshop led by visiting artist, Linda Garcia. Participants will learn how to create beautiful raised designs on soft metal using simple tools and techniques and create their own unique piece to take home. This is a free event for teens 13-18. No registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • STEAM Teens: Croc Charms

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Get ready to enter back to school sport mode and dec out your new shoes with croc charms! In this month’s STEAM teens, participants will design, print, and assemble croc charms for shoes. Using either Tinkercad or Bambu Studio, teens will have free creative time to design a custom charm before printing in the second half of the program. This is a free event for teens 13+. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Audiobook Crafting Club (Adults Only)

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.

    Free

  • Out & About Storytime: Cup & Cone

    Cup & Cone 15420 S 2nd St, Bennington, NE

    Join at Cup & Cone in Bennington for an Out & About Storytime!

    Free

  • Fat Bear Week Storytime

    Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United States

    In honor of Fat Bear Week, join in on the Fat Bear Fun at OPL with a special storytime. Enjoy books and songs about bears followed by crafting handmade binoculars to spot the Fat Bear Hall of Champions around the library. This event will be sure to entertain our littlest bear scouts! Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activity.

    Free

  • Monarch Missions

    Sump Memorial Library 222 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    Every Wednesday, Monarch Agents will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities, including outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science experiments, detective work, and more library fun! Please arrive at least 5 minutes early before your first mission to receive your mission log. For those in 1st - 6th grade.

    Free

  • Storybook BINGO

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Storybook B-I-N-G-O! Registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Plattsmouth Harvest Festival 2026

    Plattsmouth Main Street 5th & Main, Plattsmouth, NE, United States

    Now in its 95th year, the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest, continuous harvest festival in Nebraska.  Fun for the whole family, the 3-day event begins with the Coronation of the new King and Queen on Thursday evening. Friday includes Bingo, Car Bash, Band & Kiddie Parade. Saturday includes Grand Parade, Bingo, Chicken Races. Lots more to see and do the first weekend after Labor Day in September on and around Plattsmouth's Historic Main Street. Come join the fun.

  • Curiosity Crew: Leaves

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Curiosity Crew is back with a brand new look! Starting this month Curiosity Crew is specifically developed for kids six and under with their parent or caretaker. Each month we’ll cover a brand new science topic and complete an activity or art project associated with it. This month we’re kicking off fall by learning why leaves change colors and making nature inspired leaf prints. This is a free event for ages 2-6. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Teen Hangout: Manga Party

    Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

    Calling all manga fans! Hang out, read, chat, and geek out over your favorite manga while making fun, manga-inspired crafts. Join for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new! This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.

    Free

  • K-Pop Krafters for Teens

    Art Room in Papillion Landing 1046 W Lincoln Street, Papillion, NE

    Join fellow K-Pop stans for an exciting photocard trading event! Bring your collection to swap with fellow fans! We'll also have photocard holders available to decorate and MVs playing during the program!  Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Schramm After Dark: Spider Night Hike

    Schramm Park SRA 21502 W. Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Did you know that the trails at Schramm are a great WEB-site? Join us for a spider night hike. We will use flashlights to search for sparkling webs and reflective eyes as we hunt for amazing arachnids on the Hackberry Trail. Bring your own flashlight or head lamp. This is a free program; State Park Vehicle Entry Permit required. Meet at the park shelter next to Pond A (the first pond as you enter the park).

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Classics With a Cause Series: Pulp Fiction

    Quasar Drive-In Theater 13427 N. 300th St, Valley, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Stargazing at Neale Woods

    Neale Woods Nature Reserve 14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    Can you find Aquila in the night sky? What about Hercules? Or Lyra? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods to enjoy some September constellations during a night of stargazing! 

    $10 – $25

  • Just Ask!

    The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE

    As a diverse group of kids gathers to create a community garden, they learn about one another’s abilities, challenges, and strengths. Guided by Sonia, they discover that each of them has a unique way of being in the world, and that those very differences are what make their friendships and their garden bloom. Featuring multicultural songs in the spirit of Schoolhouse Rock and Sesame Street, this colorful musical will help you learn how to “just ask” about what makes each of us extraordinary!

    Free – $20

  • Smut & Sangria

    Round the Bend Steakhouse 30801 East Park Highway, Ashland, NE

    Smut & Sangria is Nebraska's unapologetically spicy spin-off of Books & Booze Fest — a night made for readers who like their stories steamy and their drinks sweet. Join for an evening celebrating romance, dark romance, fantasy, and all things deliciously inappropriate. Sip on sangria while you browse smutty books, meet authors, shop bookish vendors, and vibe with fellow readers who also pretend they “read it for the plot.”. This is a 18+ event.

    $7.68 – $19.10 [REGISTER]

  • Backyard Birds with Schramm Education Center

    Gretna United Methodist Church 11457 S 204th St, Gretna, NE

    Join an outdoor educator from Schramm Education Center to learn about common birds you can see in your backyard. We'll play and learn about birds through sensory exploration, a story, outdoor bird watching, and a craft. Great for ages 2-6.

    Free

  • Squirrel Globe

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    Squirrel Globe crafts at The Learning Express

    Free

  • 20th Annual BrewHaha for Habitat for Humanity

    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    Join for the 20th Annual Brew Haha, Habitat Omaha’s signature tasting event! Enjoy unlimited samples from more than 80 breweries, wineries, distilleries, and local eateries while celebrating two decades of community impact. Every ticket helps support Habitat Omaha’s work to expand access to affordable homeownership and keep local homes in local hands. Raise a glass, discover new favorites, and help build a stronger future for families in our community.

    $50 – $150

  • Fields of Flight

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Join for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by The Project Architects, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)

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