Soak up the sunshine & explore 18 acres of blooming beauty at our Nebraska Sunflower Fest! With over 450,000 vibrant sunflowers, it’s the perfect place to stroll, snap dreamy photos, & enjoy the beauty of nature!
World O! Water Festival
September 12 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
World O! Water Festival
Chalco Hills Recreation Area 8901 S. 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.
Smile Fest 2025
Smile Fest 2025, Share My Smile’s biggest COMMUNITY event of the year! With over 20 vendors, face painting, bounce houses, and more, Smile Fest creates a fun day for families and the community to connect and create lasting memories. Smile Fest supports our mission by bringing families together in a joyful space that encourages genuine smiles, strong bonds, and lasting support for children in foster care.
All proceeds from Smile Fest 2025 support Share My Smile whose mission is to provide family strengthening events and care programs for foster families to encourage true, honest, and happy smiles in children. Since 2010, Share My Smile has been a lifeline for over 500 foster and adoptive children and families across Iowa and Nebraska. We work closely with community partners to nurture and support these families. Although we receive no government funding, the generosity of donors, sponsors, and fundraisers fuels our mission to bring hope and joy—ensuring every child feels loved and valued.
Home Depot Kids Workshop: October Haunted Candy Box
Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Day of the Dead
Come and join with family and friends to share the historical and cultural significance of Day of the Dead Mexican tradition. This celebration includes Mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, catrina contest, folkloric dance, and an offering to the loved ones that have passed away.
Nov 1st 11am-8pm
Nov 2nd 11am-6pm
Day of the Dead
Come and join with family and friends to share the historical and cultural significance of Day of the Dead Mexican tradition. This celebration includes Mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, catrina contest, folkloric dance, and an offering to the loved ones that have passed away.
Nov 1st 11am-8pm
Nov 2nd 11am-6pm
Boo in Wahoo
Saunders County business throw the biggest trick-or-treat event in the area. Hosted jointly between the Chamber and Saunders Medical Center this event is the ultimate event.
Flix at the Chef: The Greatest Showman
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES BEHIND DAIRY CHEF IN ELKHORN
Movies start at dusk • Free parking • Bring blankets or chairs to sit on
Food, drinks, and ice cream for sale at Dairy Chef.
Below are the movie dates, titles, and trailers for 2025!
Saturday, September 13 – The Greatest Showman
Outdoor Learning Series: Critter Clues
Explore nature-related topics with a park naturalist at Two Rivers SRA on Saturday mornings!
On August 16, the topic will be critter clues! Be a wildlife detective. Uncover critter clues left behind in the wild as you observe tracks, fur, scat and more. The event will be held at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park.
This event series is free and all ages are welcome. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
54th Annual Arrows to Aerospace
The year 2026 marks the 38th year that the Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club will be the proud sponsor of Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue’s premier community celebration. It will kick off with a presentation at the Bellevue Public Library on Thursday, August 13. On Friday, August 14, they will provide a free meal at the Bellevue Community Center.
Besides featuring a parade on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00am , Washington Park will be the site of a pancake feed, a foam party (Noon-1:00pm), bounce houses, music, and a variety of both non-profit and retail vendors, paint in the park and music in the park. See the full schedule of events on their site. See the 2026 schedule for the schedule of events.
The parade begins at Mission Ave. and Bert Murphy, continues east on Mission, then north on Franklin, ending at Washington Park.