10+ Fun Things to Do in Omaha Over Labor Day Weekend 2020

Looking for Things to Do this Labor Day Weekend?

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend Events in Omaha including Vala’s Apple Festival, End of Summer Celebration at Rockbrook Village with Fireworks, La Festa Italiana Drive-thru Event, and more!

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Omaha Labor Day Weekend 2020 Events

Vala’s Apple Festival – Sept. 4 – 7 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.), $13.95 per person + tax, no season passes accepted, 2 and under free, [Pre-purchased tickets only]

• Celebrate fall with apple picking, apple cider, caramel apples, apple cider donuts, FREE train rides, and more. Vala’s is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with over 30 attractions for fall fun during this Labor Day weekend special event.
• Note: They will have limited admission, pre-purchased tickets only, reserve your tickets online here. ** They will not be accepting season passes for this event, because of the very limited capacity they are setting. They will be having a season passholder weekend September 12th and 13th.
• Location: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, NE.
• See more Apple Orchards here!

End of Summer Celebration at Rockbrook Village with Fireworks – Friday, Sept. 4 (7 – 9 p.m.), FREE

• End of Summer Celebration featuring a FREE outdoor concert and a fantastic fireworks to follow.
• Location: Rockbrook Village, 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha.

Friday Night Movie at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Friday, Sept. 4 (7:50 p.m. approx), FREE

• Friday Family Movie Nights at the Orchard will continue all fall!
  • Friday, Sept. 4 (7:50 p.m.): UP
• Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Drive-In Movie – Friday, Sept. 4 (9 p.m.), FREE

• Featuring a Free drive-in showing of Shrek in the parking lot. Lawn chairs welcome. Social distancing rules apply.
• Location: Alama Drafthouse Parking Lot, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista.

La Festa Italiana Drive-thru Event – Sept. 5 – 6 (Noon – 6 p.m.)

• This year, La Festa Italiana offers Festa Favorite Foods in a curbside/drive-thru format. Take home authentic Italian food, pastries, wine and beer and celebrate one of the Omaha area’s most beloved festivals.
• Location: Il Palazzo, 5110 N. 132nd St., Omaha, NE.

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – Sept. 5-6, FREE with State Park Permit

• Experience where volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort.
• A Park Entry Permit is required. 
• Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE.

Curbside Pick-Up at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch – Sept. 6 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Pre-order 

• The farm will be open for their Apple Festival, but if you’d prefer nearly contactless delivery of their signature festival foods, you can order them for pick-up in their parking lot.
• Pre-order here.
• Location: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, NE.

Opening Weekend for Martin’s Hillside Orchard

• Join in the fun Labor Day weekend as they kick off the start of their fall harvest. They will have Honeycrisp and Gala apples ripe for guests to pick along with luscious red raspberries. Note: They will have more apple varieties ripening in the following weeks.
• See hours, admission, outdoor activities, safety and health guidelines, and more here. 
• Location: Martin’s Hillside Orchard, 2024 Ashland Rd, Ceresco, NE.
• See more Apple Orchards here!

Visit Arbor Day Farm + Treetop Village – Reserve Tickets Online

• Visit Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City where you can enjoy the outdoors! Play among the trees, explore history, walk the trails, and more. Note: U-Pick apples begins Sept. 15th. 
• See a review of our visit last year here!
• All tickets for the Tree Adventure should be reserved in advance. 
• Location: 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE.
• See more Apple Orchards here!

See the beautiful Butterfly Benches with MAP

• Throughout the Summer, see the beautiful “Wings Over Papillion” Butterfly Bench Public Art Project with uniquely painted butterfly benches throughout Papillion!

Spraygrounds and Splash Parks

• Splash in one of the many area spraygrounds with several open through Labor Day. 

TreeRush Adventure Park in Fontenelle Forest

• Climb over obstacles and soar through the trees on Ziplines at the exciting TreeRush Adventure Park!

Try a new place for Ice Cream

• Summertime is perfect for sharing Ice Cream with friends – including the Tower of Ice Cream, $2 Tuesdays at eCreamery, an old-fashioned Soda Fountain, and more! 

Have Fun on the Farm

• Visit Pam Nelson Farm for animals, activities, U-Pick, Market, and more!

Explore a Favorite Hiking or Walking Trail

• Venture on a hiking or walking trail in the Omaha area with kids!
• Some of our favorites include the Waterfall Trail at Platte River State Park and the scenic trails at Hitchcock Nature Center. 

Enjoy a New Playground 

• The Omaha Area is full of neighborhood parks with walking trails, playgrounds, swings, picnic areas, and more!

Participate in the Nebraska Passport Program

• Go on a scavenger hunt across Nebraska (including several stops in the Omaha Area) and discover hidden gems. Free to participate.

Buy local and fresh at an Area Farmers Market

• Several Farmers Markets continue through Labor Day weekend. 

Get Out on the Water

• Rent a Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard for a fun day out on the water.

Go On a Camping Trip 

• Enjoy the outdoors with tips for 8 of the best places to go camping near Omaha.

NEW Outdoor Discovery Adventure at 4 Area State Parks and Recreation Areas

• This adventure was designed to take participants to all four parks — Eugene T. Mahoney and Platte River state parks and Louisville and Schramm Park state recreation areas — to discover six of their unique gems and find the answers to clues revealed in the app.

Outside of Omaha

Nebraska State Fair – Aug. 28 – Sept. 7

• The 2020 State Fair will include 4-H and FFA livestock competitions, contests, presentations, and static exhibit.

Find More Fun:

• 10+ Free Omaha Events in September
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• 10 Orchards with the Best Apple Picking near Omaha

We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.

Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!