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Discover the rich history of the Douglas County Fair. Explore our educational exhibits, enjoy delicious food, and create unforgettable memories with the whole family! Free Entry, Youth Livestock Show, Educational Exhibits & Entertainment
Mandela Fest is the annual end of year community festival of the Nelson Mandela Campus. It is celebrated as close to July 18th as possible to celebrate the birthday of Nelson Mandela. Scholars and families from both the Early Childhood Development Center and the Elementary School, as well as from the community, are able to enjoy scholar performances while participating in budget-friendly, family-friendly activities and a community resource fair.
Friday: Outdoor Movie, Fireworks. Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, Parade. Sunday: Community Picnic, Carnival Rides, car show and much more!
Gretna Days Fireworks Show
Join for another great Gretna Days Fireworks Show by Gretna’s own Peters Pyrotechnic Productions! Time is Approximate! Could start a little earlier or later based on the timing of darkness and weather. BIG THANK YOU to our sponsor Culver’s! Located East of the Gretna High School. Join us before fireworks for movie nite in the football stadium, or come later to view fireworks show from the stadium.
Carter Lake’s Annual Parade & Festival on July 25th for a full day of fun, community, and celebration! The parade kicks off at 11 AM, followed by the festival, kids zone, and vendor fair starting at 12 PM. Enjoy the beer garden at 1 PM, live music at 4 PM, and end the night with fireworks at 10 PM.
Experience small-town summer fun at the Dodge County Fair! Families can enjoy exciting carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious fair food, 4-H exhibits, livestock shows, competitions, and activities for all ages. It's the perfect way to make lasting summer memories with a day full of classic fair fun.
Join for our first-ever Sweet Corn Festival! 🌽 More details coming soon…but for now, mark your calendar and start dreaming of summer sunshine, sweet corn, and the indescribable magic you can only find at the orchard…something delicious is in the works!
Gather in Central Park to celebrate La Vista’s community and its first responders. This safetyfocused 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.
Valley Days End of Summer Celebration. Food Trucks, Pancake Breakfast, Saturday Parade, Saturday Fireworks, Beer Garden, Wildlife Encounters, Car Show, and more!
Art is for everyone and thrives without limits. Our mission is to amplify voices, foster creativity, and connect audiences with bold, new works.
Besides featuring a parade on Saturday, August 15, Washington Park will be the site of a pancake feed, a foam party, bounce houses, music, and a variety of both non-profit and retail vendors. Full Schedule on their site.
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.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant color and creativity! The 8th Annual Chalk Art Festival invites local artists to transform the sidewalks around Turner Park into breathtaking chalk masterpieces.
Welcome to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church neighborhood at 41st & J Streets from noon-7pm on Sunday August 16 for the church's annual Polish Festival, a perennial "Best of Omaha" winner. Polka bands will play live dance music throughout the day. Popular attractions include the grocery booth, cake walk, children's rides, Pik-a-Tic, and raffles.
Enjoy a Greek summer in Omaha! Don't miss all the delicious authentic Greek food & pastries, imported drinks at our Taverna, LIVE Greek entertainment: dance performances & musicians, shopping at our boutique, historic church tours, kids activities, & more! There's something for EVERYONE!
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.
Parade Time TBD
Dundee Day began in the 1950’s as a sidewalk sale and became an official day of events in 1992. Over the years, the event has included a ‘prettiest baby’ contest, appearances by local artists such as cartoonist Jeffrey Koterba, and the celebrated relocation of the Dundee Dell from Dodge Street to Underwood Avenue. Today, presented by Dundee Bank and Dundee Pediatrics, this family-friendly street festival celebrates and highlights the Dundee neighborhood with a parade, 5k run, art and craft vendors, book sale, pancake breakfast, food trucks, live music, live art drawing, and beer garden.
Get ready, Omaha — Big Dreams is taking over Stinson Park this August! Hosted by CRCC – Connected Roots Care Center, Big Dreams is a high-energy, family-friendly festival packed with live music, hands-on fun, and community celebration. This year's featured headliners include Peppa Pig and her brother George, along with the wildly energetic KOO KOO, bringing unforgettable entertainment to families across the region. Add in incredible local and regional performers, interactive activities, food, and community experiences, and you've got a day filled with big fun and even bigger dreams.
Celebrate Summer in Full Bloom! U-Pick Zinnias, Bubble Fairy (August 15th & 16th only until 2pm!), Photo Ops & Flower Backdrops
Millard Days traditions; including the carnival, parade, & beer gardens.
Are you ready to go beyond the bite? Come hungry to Omaha’s first-ever, can’t-miss food and drink fest here at the Luminarium, hosted in partnership with Yelp Omaha, Made in Omaha, and Fig café. They’re taking foodie fun to the next level, inviting you to sample signature Omaha flavors alongside interactive experiences throughout the museum.
Step back in time at the Nebraska Renaissance Faire! Join at Elkhorn Shores on August 29th and 30th, 2026, for a full weekend of legendary medieval merriment. Conveniently located for families in West Omaha, Elkhorn, and Bellevue, our outdoor summer festival brings fun & festivities for the entire family!
| Join us on August 30, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for activities such as: |
| – Cultural tables from around the world |
| – Bounce house |
| – Face-painting and henna |
| – Mini-golf |
| – Bubble experience |
| – Cultural foods alongside halal burgers and kosher hot dogs |
| No need to RSVP, just bring you and your family along to celebrate twenty years of Tri-Faith Initiative! |
Celebrate one of the Omaha area’s most beloved festivals this Labor Day weekend. Take home authentic Italian food, wine, beer, from the American Italian Heritage Society home, Il Palazzo on 132nd and Fort Streets. Kids 14 and Under Free with an Adult
Ralston Days in the parking lot of the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Enjoy the carnival 🎡 , food trucks 🥨, drinks 🍺, live music🎵, Inflatables, Foam party🫧, Car show🚗, Hockey Game and more! Admission is Free!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!)
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.
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 RAVEN, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
All week-long painting events are free and open to the public. Artists will be working at locations throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties — follow along on social media for daily location updates. There's no velvet rope. No admission fee. Just artists at work, and you're invited to watch.
Oktoberfest is Nebraska’s longest-running German festival, featuring authentic food, traditional beer, live music, and cultural celebrations for all ages. Prost!
The 2026 ACN Food Truck Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This event will be free and open to the public. This is a moment to gather and celebrate the local autism community. Watch this space for more information as the date approaches. Committed Food Trucks for this event are Chaima’s, Omahalette, Snow Daze Shaved Ice, and Chef Jeremy McCoy.
Mass at 11am, Activities start at 12:00. Food Trucks | Cornhole Tournament | Cake Tent | Beer Garden | Gift Draw | Midway Market | Product Test | Foam Party | Kids Area | Bingo | Flower Cart | Line Dancing Lesson | Live Music by Whiskey River Band | Family Picnic Area | Kick Ball (13+) | Hayrack Rides and more.
Omaha Comedy Fest brings established and emerging comedians together for a weekend that’s part showcase, part training ground, part really good time. Standup, Improv, and Musical Improv. Shows are held at local businesses around The Blackline Comedy Theatre who have been affected by the streetcar construction.
Celebrate the cultures and traditions of Fremont's Hispanic community with a full day of food, music, dancing, local vendors, activities, a parade and more. Whether you're coming for the food, the entertainment, or simply to spend the day celebrating with our community, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Live music, food trucks, local vendors and outdoor bar. Family friendly! Free Entry! Blackstone Alley - Parking lot behind Scriptown Brewing (off Farnam St. between 39th and 40th).
Get ready for a magical, familyfriendly weekend filled with wonder and discovery. Explore dazzling crystals, browse handcrafted jewelry, shop for unique crafts, snap a vibrant aura photo, and visit friendly readers for a little mystical insight. With just a $5 daily admission and kids 10 and under FREE, Mystic Fest is the perfect adventure for curious minds of all ages. Whether you come to shop, explore, or soak up the positive vibes, this is one enchanting event you won’t want to miss!
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