10 Fall Festivals Near Omaha

Enjoy many fall festivals within a couple of hours from Omaha!

Don’t miss this chance to Taste award-winning wines and See spectacular hot air balloons launch and glow (weather permitting) Plus! Live Entertainment with Omaha’s Best Bands, Helicopter Rides, Power Paramotor Gliders and Skydivers each evening!!
Location: Ta-Ha-Zouka Park – Elkhorn, NE

Over 300,000 bright yellow blooms planted in intervals will be spilling over three terraces during this sixteen day time period. This year, our one of a kind sunflower patch, will be proudly boasting all things Nebraska. Discover facts, foods, people, and historical events dotted along the trails weaving throughout the paths for educational and photo opportunities.
- Rise & Bloom – August 24th, 25th, 31st & September 1st
- Photography Night – August 21st, 28th, 29th
- Bouquet Class – August 27th & 29th
- Butterfly Release – August 31st & September 1st
Location: Nelson Produce Farm – 10505 N 234 St. Valley, NE 68064

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.
Location: Il Palazzo – 5110 N. 132nd St., Omaha, NE

Enjoy our freshly pressed apple cider, made with our own apples; we have sweet cider for everyone, and hard cider for those 21+. Plus festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, gorgeous free photo opportunities, butterfly releases, flower picking, limited-time food specials and a unique opportunity to experience a guided tour of our hard ciders in the apple orchard at sunset.
Location: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard – 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, NE
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Experience this amazing sight as hot air balloons take to the sky along with live music!
Admission: $30+tax/car includes admission for all passengers. Pre-pay for parking.
Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

The mother of all fruit-based festivities and ranked in the top 10 of fall festivals by the Society of American Travel Writers. Perfect for hipsters and hip replacement candidates alike, this is the festival most folks think of when they think “Nebraska City.” Fun for the whole family, including grouchy Aunt Edith.
AppleJack activities take place throughout Nebraska City and include a parade downtown on Saturday, Sept. 21st at 1 p.m.
Location: Nebraska City, NE.
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Celebrate the 140th German Day and Oktoberfest with us! Enjoy authentic German cuisine, finely crafted beers, lively music, and traditional dancing. Bring your family and friends for a weekend of unity, history, and pure joy. Prost!
Location: German-American Society – 3717 S. 120th St., Omaha, NE

The Fall Festival serves as a yearly community gathering and fundraiser for the farm. Attendees can experience a classic day at the farm, enjoying animal presentations, games, the Outdoor Nature Classroom, hay rides, interactions with special guest groups, clowns, music, food trucks, farmers market vendors, and various other activities.
Location: ESU#3 – Gifford Farm Education Center – 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE

Enjoy one of Iowa’s largest car shows, a craft show, an outdoor market, live entertainment, Kiwanis Pancake Feed, Beer Garden, and more.

Bring the whole family out and enjoy a warm bowl of chili in the crisp fall air at the Arrowhead Park Chili Fest. This annual fall tradition will be on Saturday, October 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and promises fun for the whole family!
Join us for pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, trick or treating, and of course, CHILI.
Location: Arrowhead Park – 29357 310th St., Neola, IA

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Celebrate the fall season with guided nature hikes, fall crafts, s’mores, archery, outdoor games, cornhole, and more!
Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Rd., Omaha, NE.