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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
Fun family activities – carnival games, bounce house, vendors, and both free lunch with other snacks available for purchase Community engagement – visits from the Omaha Police & Fire Departments (including a fire engine for kids!) Free services & resources – connecting families with organizations and resources in Omaha, free hair cuts, free pediatric dental check ups, diaper station, medical check up station, and more Give-A-Way and Prize drawings – kids bikes, prize packages and moreThe Maha Festival is back! Maha is thrilled to return on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the new Heartland of America Park on Omaha’s Riverfront.
Headlining the festival are the legendary Pixies, pioneers of alternative rock whose influence resonates throughout modern music. Joining them is a stellar lineup of artists, including Grammy-nominated indie rock sensation Waxahatchee, indie rock icons Band of Horses, the mesmerizing synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay, alternative rock powerhouse Silversun Pickups, and Omaha’s own Little Brazil.
Children 10 years and under have free admission to the festival.
Year three of Midwest Tacos & Tequila Fest at Falconwood Park! Falconwood Park is located in Bellevue, just 15 minutes from Downtown Omaha.
Join Saturday, June 6, with live music, art, vendors, and Tacos & Tequila! Thats not all, though.
They’ll also have mechanical bull riding, Lucha Libre wrestling matches, Micheladas, and a taco eating contest!
Gates 3 PM
Live music begins at 3 PM
Tickets:
First 500 Tickets $10! (All Ages 5+)
Advance $15 (All Ages 5+)
Day of $20
Kids 4 & Under free
Join for Hero Fest 2025, a high-energy, family-friendly celebration honoring the courage and dedication of our nation’s heroes: past, present, and future. This one-of-a-kind event brings the community together to recognize military personnel and first responders through live entertainment, hands-on activities, and powerful moments of gratitude.
What to Expect:
Free admission for all former and current military personnel and first responders.
Friday July 11, 2025
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Celebrate the energy and creativity of LGBTQ+ youth at Heartland Youth Pride 2025! This event is all about empowering the next generation and fostering an inclusive future.
Saturday July 12, 2025
9:30am – 12:00pm
Heartland Pride Parade
Saturday July 12, 2025
12:30pm – 10:00pm
Heartland Pride Festival – Get ready to celebrate love, inclusion, and unity at Heartland Pride Festival 2025! This year’s event promises unforgettable moments and a powerful sense of community.
Gretna Days Fireworks ShowJoin for another great Gretna Days Fireworks Show by Gretna’s own Peters Pyrotechnic Productions! Time is Approximate! Could start a little earlier or later based on the timing of darkness and weather. BIG THANK YOU to our sponsor Culver’s! Located East of the Gretna High School. Join us before fireworks for movie nite in the football stadium, or come later to view fireworks show from the stadium.
Now in its 94th year, the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest, continuous harvest festival in Nebraska. Fun for the whole family, the 3-day event begins with the Coronation of the new King and Queen on Thursday evening. Friday includes carnival rides, Kiddie Parade, Sweetheart Awards, Pep Rally, Car Bash, Balloon Toss, and Bingo. Saturday includes Egg Toss, Chicken Chariot Race, Music & Entertainment, Cake Walk, Cow Drop contest, and the Grand Parade. Lots more to see and do the first weekend after Labor Day in September on and around Plattsmouth’s Historic Main Street. Come join the fun.
The Plattsmouth Harvest Festival – “Where Corn is Still King”.
Experience Nebraska’s Largest County Fair
10 action-packed days of exhibits, competitions, free live music, exciting grandstand events like the demo derby and bull riding—plus a midway jampacked with rides, games, and all your favorite foods on a stick!
Family Fun in Omaha is your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha and beyond! We are a local family of 5 that loves finding new adventures and wants to help you enjoy all that Omaha and the surrounding area has to offer. We recommend starting here. Thank you for visiting!
