24th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Festival
Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, OmahaWeek of Events
Japanese Ambience Festival
For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand. Most activities are free with garden admission or membership.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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September 28, 2025 -Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park
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September 28, 2025 -24th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Festival
Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park
Join for an autumn art show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge! Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more from reputable Midwestern artists.
24th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Festival
Celebrate with friends and family as we come together to honor our loved ones with Down syndrome. It’s a day full of fun—with bounce houses, face painting, games, and more! We’ll end the celebration with a short awareness walk to recognize individuals with Down syndrome and promote inclusion throughout our community. Fundraise to support DSA programs
Monday, September 29, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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September 30, 2025 -Foraging Fundamentals
Foraging Fundamentals
Curious about foraging but not sure where to begin? Join OPL and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to learn about foraging and how to safely and responsibly explore the edible plants growing all around you. Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, October 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025 -Biscuit Visits Storytime
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October 3, 2025 -Critter Chat with Scatter Joy Acres
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October 3, 2025 -Taekwondo Basics with Master Kim
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October 3, 2025 -All About Astronomy at Platte River State Park
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October 3, 2025 -Pop Up Pickleball hosted by Pickleball Omaha and Grow Pickleball Omaha
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October 3, 2025Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park
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October 3, 2025Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Hocus Pocus & Monster House
Biscuit Visits Storytime
Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!
Critter Chat with Scatter Joy Acres
Gene Leahy Mall will feature a different animal each week! Come interact with, touch, and learn about these cute and cuddly animals. This week's animal will be on hand at the 11th Street Promenade east of the Performance Pavilion.
Taekwondo Basics with Master Kim
Join Master Kim, a 6th degree Black Belt with over 20 years of teaching experience, for an exciting introduction to Taekwondo! Students will get a taste of this respected martial art while learning about discipline, building self-confidence, and embracing a healthy lifestyle. This is a free event for children ages 3-6. All participating children will need to have a release waiver signed by their guardian prior to the program. Registration is required
All About Astronomy at Platte River State Park
Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night as the stars become visible.
Pop Up Pickleball hosted by Pickleball Omaha and Grow Pickleball Omaha
Grab your paddle (or borrow one from us!) and join us for a fun-filled evening of Pop Up Pickleball at Heartwood Preserve. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, this is your chance to hit the court, rally with friends, and enjoy Omaha’s fastest-growing sport. All play levels welcome – First timers can learn the basics with the pros from Pickleball Omaha.
Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park
Join us for Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park, where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we take a casual stroll together. We'll gather at the shelter (by the playground) at 6:15 p.m., then set off on a leisurely walk. The full stroll covers just over a mile, but feel free to customize your adventure to suit your pace and needs. The stroll is stroller-friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. It's a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and connect with loved ones! Bring water and your walking shoes.
Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Hocus Pocus & Monster House
Creep into the eerie woods where secrets lurk and every shadow hides a new scare with Movies Under The Stars. Gates Open: 6:30 pm - Movie Starts at 7:30 pm. Admission: $5 park passes for each guest, plus firepit rental or campsite rentals.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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October 4, 2025 -HawkWatch Appreciation Days
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October 4, 2025 -Gretna Post Prom Craft Fair
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October 4, 2025 -Fall Fest at Hummel Park
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October 4, 2025 -Biscuit Visits Storytime
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October 4, 2025 -Ballet Storytime
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October 4, 2025 -Kids Club at Heartwood Park
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October 4, 2025 -Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn
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October 4, 2025 -Dog Man Escape Room
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October 4, 2025 -Wild Robot Escape Room
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October 4, 2025 -Martial Arts International Trunk or Treat
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October 4, 2025Nelson Produce Farm Cinema Saturdays: Toy Story
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October 4, 2025 -Observe the Moon with the Omaha Astronomical Society
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October 4, 2025Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Rocky Horror Picture Show & Shaun of the Dead
HawkWatch Appreciation Days
This season marks the 34th year of Hitchcock HawkWatch, and you're invited to learn more about their important conservation work! Swing by the Loess Hills Lodge gallery from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. any Saturday in October to learn more about what their research is uncovering in our gallery displays, enjoy refreshments including lemonade and cookies, and see what raptors are passing through atop the park's 45-foot observation tower.
Gretna Post Prom Craft Fair
Join for the Gretna Post Prom Craft Fair supporting the GHS Post Prom. This event will have 150+ vendors, food trucks, a raffle, and swag bags to the first 50 shoppers. Come get a jump on Fall at Gretna High School on October 4th.
Fall Fest at Hummel Park
Celebrate the fall season with guided nature hikes, fall crafts, s’mores, Scavenger Hunt, archery, refreshments, outdoor games, cornhole, gaga and more!
Biscuit Visits Storytime
Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!
Ballet Storytime
Members of American Midwest Ballet will join us for a special storytime about ballet, being a professional dancer, and The Nutcracker. Experience stories, creative movement, music, and more! Each storytime explores early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing.
Kids Club at Heartwood Park
Every Other Saturday morning is reserved for FUN, FUN, FUN. Activities for kids 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop offs, please.
Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn
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.
Dog Man Escape Room
Dog Man is in trouble! He needs your help to escape Petey’s Secret Lab before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Can you help Dog Man escape in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. There will be a session at 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Wild Robot Escape Room
Roz needs your help! The poison tide is threatening her island, and she needs your help to figure out how to stop it! Work with others to solve clues and puzzles themed around the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Can you help Roz in time? This is a free event for children ages 6-9. Registration is required and opens Oct. 1. Please call 402-444-6284 to register. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Martial Arts International Trunk or Treat
Bring the whole family to enjoy decorated trunks, sweet treats, and plenty of Halloween excitement. This free, family-friendly event is open to the community, so invite your friends and neighbors! 👻 We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes and smiling faces of the families!
Nelson Produce Farm Cinema Saturdays: Toy Story
Enjoy movie nights under the stars at the farm! Cozy, family-friendly, and full of fall charm! Oct 4: Toy Story | Movie begins at 6:30pm
Observe the Moon with the Omaha Astronomical Society
International Observe the Moon Night is an annual world-wide public engagement program that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. Everyone on Earth is invited to join the celebration! Visit the 11th St. Promenade for telescopes aligned with the Moon.
Camp Fear & Nightmare Theater: Rocky Horror Picture Show & Shaun of the Dead
Experience the chills and excitement of the season with a series of heart-pounding films that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Dive into suspenseful stories, unexpected twists, and eerie atmospheres as the screen comes alive with unforgettable thrills. Whether a fan of classic mysteries or modern suspense, these movie nights promise a spine-tingling journey perfect for Halloween with Movies Under The Stars. Gates Open: 6:30 pm - Movie Starts at 7:30 pm. Admission: $5 park passes for each guest, plus firepit rental or campsite rentals.
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