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Afro Fest Omaha

Feel the Rhythm, Taste the Culture, Shape the Future: Welcome to Afro Fest Omaha 2026.

Afromaha invites you to step into a vibrant tapestry of culture right here in our city. Afro Fest Omaha 2026 is more than a festival it’s an immersive celebration uniting the rich heritage of Africa and the Afro Diaspora with the heartbeat of our local community.

Whether you are 12 or 60, from down the street or across the globe, this is your invitation to connect.

Experience an explosion of the senses. Lose yourself in the beats of world-class music and stunning arts. Witness a runway alive with brilliant Afro-centric fashion. Indulge in authentic, mouth-watering flavors from across the African continent and its descendants.

But we aren’t just celebrating the past; we are powering the future. Afro Fest is a vital platform elevating Omaha’s incredible local talent and shining a spotlight on our small business owners.

And in a groundbreaking twist, we are bridging heritage with the horizon. Explore our Innovation Zone, where tradition meets technology through hands-on AI and STEM education, inspiring the next generation of thinkers and creators.

Join Afromaha in 2026. Come for the party, stay for the community, and leave inspired by the future.

38th Annual Fall Home & Garden Expo

The Home & Garden Event of the Season for over 30 Years!

1001 Ideas for your Home Inside & Out!

Exhibits Open:

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 11 am to 6 pm

& Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 12 Noon to 4 pm

FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING

It’s Fall Y’all

Join us for a night full of tricks and treats including lawn games, photo ops, trick-or-treating through Gene Leahy Mall until 7pm, and a spooky garden! Dress up in your Halloween best and stay for Scooby-Doo beginning at dusk!

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is excited to join the Riverfront’s It’s Fall Y’all event with trick-or-treat stations, activities, and a movie! Join us at this fun event for the whole family!

Heartwood Fall Festival

Celebrate 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.

Heartwood Kite Festival

Look to the skies at Heartwood’s 2nd Annual Kite Festival. Giant show kites flown by professional kite artists will fill the air above the amphitheater in a breathtaking display of color and motion. Guests can learn kite-flying techniques, bring or purchase their own kites, or simply relax and watch the sky come alive. Festival foods and family activities make it a perfect day outdoors.

20th Annual BrewHaha for Habitat for Humanity

Join for the 20th Annual Brew Haha, Habitat Omaha’s signature tasting event! Enjoy unlimited samples from more than 80 breweries, wineries, distilleries, and local eateries while celebrating two decades of community impact. Every ticket helps support Habitat Omaha’s work to expand access to affordable homeownership and keep local homes in local hands. Raise a glass, discover new favorites, and help build a stronger future for families in our community.

Fall Festival at Gifford Farm

A “Good old fashioned day at the farm”. Guests will be able to visit the animals, take a hayride through the forest, explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, enjoy music, games, animal presentations, food, farmers market vendors and more!

Woodbine Iowa Apple Fest

Since 1988, visitors have traveled the Lincoln Highway National Byway (IA Hwy 30) and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway to Woodbine the Last Saturday in September for the Woodbine Applefest!

Woodbine Applefest is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community spirit and small-town charm. With as many as 18,000 visitors coming from near and far, Applefest brings people together to enjoy classic cars, handmade crafts, antiques, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you’re here for the car show, the kids’ activities, or just to take in the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll find something to love at Applefest. Come experience the tradition that’s been going strong for over 35 years!

All Day

Pancake Feed begins at 7 am (School commons area)

Most vendors and activities open at 8 am

Big Tent Lunch and Beer Garden from 11 am to 11 pm

Music under the Big Tent from 4 to 11 pm

142nd German Day Oktoberfest

Join for an unforgettable celebration at Nebraska’s largest and longest-running German festival, where tradition, culture, and community come together in true Oktoberfest spirit. This iconic event honors generations of German heritage in Omaha while continuing the world-famous Oktoberfest tradition that began in Munich in 1810.

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany with authentic German cuisine, expertly crafted beers, and nonstop entertainment for all ages. From savory sausages and warm pretzels to raised steins filled with traditional brews, every detail is designed to immerse you in the heart of Bavarian celebration.

Live music, traditional dancing, and cultural performances fill the grounds with energy and joy, inviting guests to tap their feet, sing along, and join in the fun. Whether you’re here for the food, the beer, the music, or the memories, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

This festival is more than an event, it’s a living tradition.…