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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

  • Turkey Trails 5k/10k

    Seymour Smith Park 6802 Harrison St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: 5k 10k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run Kids Dash 1 Mile

    $17 – $68 [REGISTER]

  • Bilingual Pet Plushie Adoption Day

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

    Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Storybook BINGO

    W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

    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]

  • Watercolor Basics

    Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, 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]

  • Teen Hangout: Manga Party

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., 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

  • Storybook BINGO

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    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]

  • Night Sky Adventure with Gifford Farm

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    Look up and let your imagination soar! Inside a mobile planetarium, kids will journey through space to discover stars, planets, and galaxies, and learn how ancient stories shaped the constellations we see today. While you wait for your show to begin or to continue the fun after, themed crafts will allow young astronauts to further explore constellations. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Intro to Machine Sewing: Soup Bowl Cozy

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Never used a sewing machine? Always wanted to try it? We have the class for you! Introduction to Machine Sewing at OPL is a two hour hands-on class to learn the basics of sewing and create a simple project. Each class will go over the parts of the machine, threading a machine, sewing basic lines, and creating a take home project. This session we’re getting into the fall spirit and making quilted soup bowl cozies! This is a free event for adults 19+ and teens 13+. All materials will be provided. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 2026 Omaha Turkey Trot Kids Dash & 5K

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

    Join for the Annual Omaha Turkey Trot! Enjoy LaMars Donuts at the end, Run for a Cuase (Make-a-Wish)

  • Santa’s Magic at OCM

    Omaha Children's Museum 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Enjoy an interactive show complete with indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily.

  • Millard South Fall Craft Fair

    Millard South High School 14905 Q St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Millard South Fall Craft Fair

  • 32nd Annual Fremont Christmas Walk

    Downtown Fremont Fremont, NE, United States

    Join for our 32nd Annual Christmas Walk event! Downtown businesses will be hosting specials, promotions, and giving out treats all day long! There will be a petting zoo, horse drawn carriages, and a tree lighting ceremony. Write a letter to Santa and then later get a picture with the jolly old fellow.

    Free

  • Teen Hangout: Manga Party

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    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

  • Midwest Fest

    Midwest Fest
    Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Artisan Showcase: Shop from over 150 curated artists, makers, and entrepreneurs in a fun and inspiring environment that champions community, creativity, and craftsmanship.

    Free

  • Pet Plushie Adoption Day

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE

    Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius – and marvel at a towering 10-foot Bumble alongside lifelike Toys from the Island of Misfit Toys. One of The Rose’s most popular shows returns in a magical new staging to celebrate the misfit in all of us.

  • 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

  • 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

  • BioDiscovery Lab: Bioluminescence

    Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE

    In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures.

  • Light the Table: Moms Night Out

    Westside Church 15050 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE

    This holiday season, Light the Table is more than a moms’ night out, it’s a movement of love and community. We’re coming together to fill tables, fuel hearts, and help Omaha families thrive. 50% of your ticket sale and 100% of raffle proceeds will directly support Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center, a local organization providing affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care for all children, regardless of economic or social status.

    $45 – $75

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