Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend in Omaha 2024

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Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend in Omaha

2024 Nebraska Passport Program – May 1 – Sept. 30

• Imagine a scavenger hunt around the state to popular tourist attractions, unique restaurants, historical places, and locally owned businesses. Our favorite stops are to the hidden gems, some off the beaten path, that provide a unique way to explore in our own backyard. There are several locations in and around Omaha!

May 24th – STEM Night & Fireworks Friday with Omaha Storm Chasers – 6:35pm – $11-$31/Ticket

• All things STEM with activity stations around the concourse! Prairie STEM will be providing free STEM kits to the first 250 kids.  Stick around after the game for a fireworks show!
• Location: Werner Park – 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE

May 25th-Sept 2nd – Garden Games at Lauritzen – All Day – Normal Admission

• Come play with us! Bring the whole family to Lauritzen Gardens for a game-filled, summer adventure. Rediscover classic games, made new by a beautiful natural setting, and spend time having FUN playing in the outdoors. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends, connect with nature, boost your gaming skills, and make memories together in YOUR public garden! Included with paid garden admission or membership.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

May 25th – Critter Adventures – 11:00am-12:30pm – $10/Members, $20/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Critter Adventures is a program for kids ages 9 to 12 (and their caregivers) who love animals and want to learn more about them!  Each session will focus on a different topic from habitats to adaptations, and will have the opportunity to meet some of our education animals up-close, hands-on activities and crafts.
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

May 25th – Family Wild Edible Walk – 2:00-4:00pm – $5/pp (4 and under free) [REGISTER]

• Parents, are you interested in learning more about wild edible plants? Would you like to help your child build confidence in the natural world? Have you always been interested in wild foods, but don’t know where to start? If so, then come see what delicious delicacies the late spring forest has to offer. As they walk through and explore the amazing abundance of a May woodland, they’ll learn all about the importance of proper plant identification. They’ll examine some of the dangers associated with foraging and how to avoid them. They’ll talk about ethical harvest and how to be a good member of the natural community. They’ll also take a look at some of the ways these plants can be prepared as foods. And, importantly, they’ll discuss some ways of incorporating these plants into your own landscape. 
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

May 25th – Rock the C! Community Concert – 5:00-8:00pm – FREE

• An unforgettable evening at the Rock the C Concert on Saturday, May 25th, from 5-8 pm!  Finest Hour – band, a phenomenal 9-piece band, will be rocking the stage singing a little bit of everything to have you up and dancing!  Get ready for a fantastic time with FREE live music, delicious food trucks, and family fun for everyone!  Save the date and bring your friends and family for an epic celebration! Let’s make it a night to remember!
• Location: Lake Cunningham – 8965 State St, Omaha, NE 68122

May 25th – Touch of Grey Concert in Aksarben Village – 7:00-10:00pm – FREE

• Join your friends every Saturday night at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village for the Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series, sponsored by Centris Federal Credit Union. The most talented bands in Omaha will entertain you, and the best part is that it’s completely free! There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and playground equipment for kids to play on. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, and coolers for the concerts. Please use koozies for your cans and plastic cups for other drinks, as glass is prohibited. Also, please do not bring tents, canopies, or stake anything into the ground. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your time in Stinson Park! Aksarben Village is always buzzing with something fun to do!
• Location: Stinson Park- 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE

May 26th – Family Fun Day with Omaha Storm Chasers – 2:05pm – $11-$31/Ticket

• Featuring balloon artists, face painters, Wildlife Encounters, and more!  Kids in attendance aged 12 and under can run the bases after the game.
• Location: Werner Park – 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE

May 26th – Joey Fatone & AJ McLean: A Legendary Night – 7:30pm – Tickets Required

• Witness an epic collaboration as Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys join forces along with their sensational seven-piece live band for an unforgettable concert tour! Brace yourself for a nostalgic journey through hits that defined an era, as these pop icons come together to create an electric atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of both worlds on one stage.
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 26th – Fireworks Show in Ashland – 9:00pm – FREE

• Honoring our great service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom
• Location: Salt Creek Bridge – 12th & Silver Street

May 27th – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony in Ashland – 10:00am(Parade), 10:30am(Ceremony) – FREE

• Parade starts at 13th & Silver.  Memorial Ceremony will be at Ashland Cemetery, Lunch is served at the American Legion for all participants following the Ceremony.
• Location: Historic Downtown  Ashland, NE

May 27th – Memorial Day at Prospect Hill Cemetery – 10:45am – FREE (Donations Welcome)

• Admission is FREE but donations are welcome. Your donations go towards the maintenance costs necessary for the upkeep of Omaha’s oldest Cemetery.  Park in the southwest corner of the cemetery grounds, on Parker Street, or in the designated over-flow parking.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, Refreshments will be available for purchase.  Stay a while and enjoy the historic grounds and arboretum.
• Location: Prospect Hill Cemetery – 3202 Parker St, Omaha, NE 68111

May 27th – Memorial Remembrance Ceremony by American Legion Post #1 – 10:00am – FREE

• Annual ceremony remembering ALL Veterans, especially the Post Veterans and Auxiliary members who passed this year.  Lunch to follow at Post 1.
• Location: Forest Lawn Cemetery – 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd, Omaha, NE

May 27th – Memorial Day Patriotic Sensory Bin – 11:00am – FREE

• A DIY Patriotic Sensory Bin event!!  Dig into the star spangled textures, and let your freedom sing as you explore the different textiles we add! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve while supplies last
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 27th – Memorial Day Ceremony by Benson American Legion – 11:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Join the Benson American Legion Family Post #112 for our annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The keynote speaker will be former United States Representative Hal Daub.  The ceremony will take place in the veterans section at the top of the hill near the obelisk monument.
• Location: Mount Hope Cemetery – 7602 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68134

Memorial Day Weekend Offers & Discounts

May 25-27th – Adventureland: Memorial Weekend Salute

• Memorial Weekend (May 25 – May 27), Military members (past and present) get FREE Admission to Adventureland.  Offer redeemable at the ticket office by presenting your Government issued ID along with Military ID or DD214.
• Up to four (4) additional tickets can be purchased at $34.99 each, also at the ticket office.

Other Memorial Day Weekend Ideas

 Rent a Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard

• Paddlesports can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors! It is great exercise and a lot of fun. Choose from a variety of providers who offer Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals and Tours in Omaha!

 Go on a Family Getaway

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