Omaha Area Community Celebrations and Festivals. Celebrate with many surrounding communities and enjoy fun activities. Many of the events are free – and definitely fun!
Even though the celebrations will look a little different this year, organizers have been busy planning a variety of fun activities!
**Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify event information as they are subject to change.
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2025 Festivals, Community Celebrations and Parades
Events
Fish Fest at The C!
Bring the whole family out to Lake Cunningham for a day filled with fishing, food, animals, and outdoor fun! FREE Fishing: Kids (19 & under) can receive a FREE Zebco fishing pole and tackle kit (available to the first 300 participants), cast a line, and fish their heart out! NEW THIS YEAR – Live Trout Pond Experience: An interactive trout pond where kids can build fishing skills and experience the thrill of catching a trout in a safe, hands-on environment. FREE Lunch, FREE Snow Cones, FREE Petting Zoo.
Summerfest at River’s Edge
Featuring an epic drone show, live music, interactive activities, and fun for all ages. Rain date on Saturday, June 6, so the fun doesn’t stop! With thousands of attendees, community partners, and plenty of entertainment, Summerfest is a can’t-miss event to kick off summer in Council Bluffs
Outside Omaha Metro
July 26th – Kites and Castles at Lake MacConaughy 2025 – Ogallala, NE
July 30th – Aug 3rd – Dodge County Fair 2025 – Scribner, NE
Aug 7-17th – Iowa State Fair – Des Moines, IA
Aug 14-17th – 10th Anniversary Old West Balloon Fest – Mitchell, NE
Aug 15-17th – Kool-Aid Days: 2025 Grape Escape – Hastings, NE
Aug 22-Sept 1st – NE State Fair – Grand Island, NE
Sept 19th & 20th – Tri-City BBQ Fest – Denison, IA
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Past Events
July 27-28th – Benson Days
- Saturday – Pancake Feed, Parade
- Sunday – Benson Bike Ride, Yoga in the Park, Kickball Tournament
- More Activities & Full Schedule are TBD
July 23-28th – West Pottawattamie County Fair
- Location: Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater – 22984 US-6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Outside Omaha Metro
Aug 8-11th – Columbus Days, 50th Anniversary – Columbus, NE
Sept 20-22nd – Pufferbilly Days – Boone, IA
