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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2026 Festivals, Community Celebrations and Parades
Events
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Inaugural Heartland Plein Air Festival
Omaha, NE Omaha, NEAll week-long painting events are free and open to the public. Artists will be working at locations throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties — follow along on social media for daily location updates. There's no velvet rope. No admission fee. Just artists at work, and you're invited to watch.
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142nd German Day Oktoberfest
German-American Society 3717 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesOktoberfest is Nebraska’s longest-running German festival, featuring authentic food, traditional beer, live music, and cultural celebrations for all ages. Prost!
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The ACN 2026 Food Truck Festival
Autism Center of Nebraska 9012 Q St, Omaha, NEThe 2026 ACN Food Truck Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This event will be free and open to the public. This is a moment to gather and celebrate the local autism community. Watch this space for more information as the date approaches. Committed Food Trucks for this event are Chaima’s, Omahalette, Snow Daze Shaved Ice, and Chef Jeremy McCoy.
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Mount Michael Fall Festival
Mount Michael Campus 22520 Mount Michael Rd, Elkhorn, NEMass at 11am, Activities start at 12:00. Food Trucks | Cornhole Tournament | Cake Tent | Beer Garden | Gift Draw | Midway Market | Product Test | Foam Party | Kids Area | Bingo | Flower Cart | Line Dancing Lesson | Live Music by Whiskey River Band | Family Picnic Area | Kick Ball (13+) | Hayrack Rides and more.
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Fall Mystic Fest 2026
Mid-America Center 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesJoin for Nebraska’s largest gathering of mystics, seekers, and soul-healers. Enjoy readings from gifted Tarot and Astrology guides, energy healing, massage, aura photography, and a marketplace full of treasures like crystals, candles, jewelry, oils, clothing, incense, and more.
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Heartwood Fall Festival
Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NECelebrate the best of autumn at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival. The park fills with festive activities including pumpkin decorating, giant pumpkin carving demonstration, a petting zoo, themed crafts, all the seasonal treats and a lively craft fair. Bring the whole family for some classic fall fun.
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Outside Omaha Metro
July 10-12 – The Wayne Chicken Show – Wayne, NE
July 26th – Kites and Castles at Lake MacConaughy 2026 – Ogallala, NE
July 30th – Aug 3rd – Dodge County Fair 2026 – Scribner, NE
Aug 6-9th – Columbus Days – Columbus, 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: 2026 Grape Escape – Hastings, NE
Aug 22-Sept 1st – NE State Fair – Grand Island, NE
Sept 19th & 20th – Tri-City BBQ Fest – Denison, IA
Sept 18-20th – Pufferbilly Days – 50th Anniversary – Boone, IA
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