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Fall Fest Pop Up Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the start of Fall with an afternoon of pumpkins, cold beer, live music and family friendly fun at our annual Fall Fest!

Saturday, September 12th | 12-4pm | Brewery Taproom

We’ve teamed up with the Kumpf Family Farm to bring a real pumpkin patch right to the brewery. Browse pumpkins of every shape and size, along with fall decor including corn stalks, hay bales and milo to get your home ready for autumn.

While the adults relax with a beer in our beer garden, the kids can enjoy an afternoon packed with activities!

For the kiddos:
– live bunnies
– face painting
– balloon artist
– corn pit dig
– yard games
– slushies
– ice cream

FREE ADMISSION | ALL AGES WELCOMED
Whether you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin, decorating for fall, enjoying live music with a local beer or making memories with the family, Fall Fest is the perfect way to kick off the season!

Live Music – Clifford’s Paupers
Food Trucks:
Pulled BBQ 12-4pm
5th Taste 5-8pm

Inaugural Heartland Plein Air Festival

“Plein air” is a French term meaning “open air.” Unlike studio painting, plein air artists create their work outdoors, capturing the light, atmosphere, architecture, and natural beauty of a place in real time. This immersive approach results in vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect the true spirit of a community.

Throughout the week, approximately 25 nationally recognized artists will paint at more than 20 scenic locations across Douglas County and Sarpy County. These will include historic neighborhoods, tourist attractions, scenic vistas, and more. Visitors are encouraged to explore these sites, observe the artists at work, and experience the creative process up close.

The festival culminates in a public exhibition and auction, where attendees can view the complete collection and purchase original works that showcase the beauty and character of the greater metro area. Each painting is created on-site during the festival, making every piece a unique and lasting tribute to the region.

Please check our Heartland Plein Air Festival website for a list of artists and events. We hope to see you there!

Oktoberfest

Join for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, food trucks, and of course a beer garden.

Live music will be provided by local bands Evans & Moore, Kenny Janak Orchestra and Charm School Dropouts

Food and beverage available for purchase.

Families and all ages are welcome. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Festival themed fun includes:

  • Best dressed contest
  • Beer stein holding contest immediately after the best dressed contest (men’s, women’s, youth divisions)
  • Cornhole

Enjoy live music from local bands:

  • Kenny Janak Orchestra
  • Evans & Moore
  • Charm School Dropouts

*Free Entry. Food and beverage available for purchase. Families/all ages are welcome, but you must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Bennington Founder’s Day

There will be events all day long in Centennial Park, Downtown Bennington. Events will be from 9am – 7pm, more details to come soon!

 

There will be:
BBQ contest
Farmers Market
Cornhole contest
Live music
Petting Zoo
Bounce houses
Kids activities
And so much more!
Details to come, but save the date for now! 

Mount Michael Fall Festival

Mass 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.

Tri-Faith Initiative 20th Anniversary Festival

Join us on August 30, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for activities such as:

– Cultural tables from around the world
– Bounce house
– Face-painting and henna
– Mini-golf
– Bubble experience
– Cultural foods alongside halal burgers and kosher hot dogs

No need to RSVP, just bring you and your family along to celebrate twenty years of Tri-Faith Initiative!

Mulhalls Harvest Party

Enjoy delicious BBQ from 402 BBQ, sip on fresh brews from Cedar Creek Coffee and Art, and soak in live tunes by Daniel and the Deliverance – all part of the perfect fall celebration.

Bring the whole family for free fun, including mini pumpkin painting, honey tasting with Fathead Honey Farms, and exploring our straw maze — perfect for all ages!

Stop by our Nursery Yard to shop our Fall Plant Sale and talk with our team of experts.

Be sure to bring in your extra harvest to share with our community too! In collaboration with Whispering Roots, we’re accepting donations of fresh produce from the garden, which will be turned into delicious and nutritious meals served at local shelters – or shared directly with dozens of underserved communities in our city. It’s all part of our Plant to Give initiative.

And if you’re famous for pie, we hope you’ll enter yours in our friendly pie contest for the chance to win one of three gift cards. Find all the official rules and registration information below.

With all the pumpkins and mums filling up the place, fall is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome another beautiful season with all of you!

Costume Night at Cochran Park

Put on your costumes and join for the fourth annual Costume Night at Cochran Park (100 S 21st Street) on Friday, October 9, from 6-8 p.m.
Free activities include:
🎃 Pumpkin Painting
👻 Movie Screening (announcement coming soon!)
🎃 Light-up Balloon Animals
👻 Fall Photo Ops
🎃 Glow Kickball
👻 Glow Soccer
🎃 Glow Football Toss
👻 Glow Pickleball
🎃 Glow Kan Jam
👻 Imagination Playground (big blue blocks)
🎃 Music
👻 Council Bluffs Public Library Station
🎃 Glow Basketball
👻 Prizes, and more!
🍔Thanks to Iowa West Foundation, we will have free hamburgers from 6-8 p.m. 🍿☕Plus, food vendors selling drinks and snacks.
Parking is limited, so walking or biking is encouraged! On-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Sunflower Festival at Nelson Produce Farm

Featuring Sunflowers, Zinnias & More!​

Goodbye summer, hello fall—welcome to a sea of blooms.

Wander through over 14 acres of breathtaking sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms, create your own bouquet, and spend the day making memories at Nelson Produce Farm. Whether you’re looking for the perfect family outing, a girls’ day, a date night, or incredible photos, our Sunflower Festival is one of Nebraska’s favorite late-summer traditions.

This event is their largest festival of the year, filled with golden moments, unforgettable views, and endless opportunities to slow down and soak in the season.

Festival highlights include:

  • U-Pick sunflower fields
  • U-Pick flower patches featuring sunflowers, zinnias, and other varieties
  • Sunflower maze adventure
  • Butterfly release ceremonies
  • Picture-perfect backdrops for senior photos, family portraits, and memory-making
  • “Rise & Bloom” sunrise sessions (limited ticketed experience)

Whether you’re wandering through rows of blooms, picking the perfect flowers, or watching the sun rise over a glowing field, the Flower Festival is an experience you won’t forget.

Come celebrate the beauty of the season with us—where summer lingers and fall begins!

CRCC Big Dreams

Get ready, Omaha — Big Dreams is taking over Stinson Park this August! Hosted by CRCC – Connected Roots Care Center, Big Dreams is a high-energy, family-friendly festival packed with live music, hands-on fun, and community celebration. This year’s featured headliners include Peppa Pig and her brother George, along with the wildly energetic KOO KOO, bringing unforgettable entertainment to families across the region. Add in incredible local and regional performers, interactive activities, food, and community experiences, and you’ve got a day filled with big fun and even bigger dreams.

Music. Makers. Community. Big energy.
Big Dreams — where Omaha families come together to celebrate what’s possible for every child.
Kick off the day with a fun run/5K for all ages and abilities, then let kids dive into a full activity zone with face painting, balloon artists, interactive experiences, creative maker stations, and nonstop discovery — all thoughtfully designed to celebrate children of all abilities and create a welcoming, inclusive experience for every family.
 
Add in amazing food trucks, local vendors, and family-focused organizations, and you’ve got a full day built for connection, creativity, and joy.