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Discover the rich history of the Douglas County Fair. Explore our educational exhibits, enjoy delicious food, and create unforgettable memories with the whole family!
What you need to know:
Festival: Kidz Zone / Family Activities, Educational / Community Info, Free Health Screenings, Vaccine Station, Local Artists / Musicians, Food & Beverage Vendors Available.
Bennington, Nebraska Community Event that includes a Parade, Food, Fireworks, BBQ Tournament, Community Worship Service, Beer Garden and Street Dance and more!
Fish Fest at The C is BACK — and it’s completely FREE!
Bring the whole family out to Lake Cunningham for a day filled with fishing, food, animals, and outdoor fun!
Where: Lake Cunningham Marina
8965 State Street, Omaha, NE 68122
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Event Highlights:
FREE Fishing: Kids (19 & under) can receive a FREE Zebco fishing pole and tackle kit (available to the first 300 participants), cast a line, and fish their heart out! No fishing permits are required for adults on this special free fishing day — just fun in the sun.
NEW THIS YEAR – Live Trout Pond Experience: An interactive trout pond where kids can build fishing skills and experience the thrill of catching a trout in a safe, hands-on environment.
FREE Lunch: Hy-Vee Grill will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and a drink to the first 400 guests.
FREE Snow Cones: Big-O-Sno will be serving complimentary snow cones from 11 AM – 2 PM.
FREE Petting Zoo: Mini Acres Mobile Petting Zoo will bring rabbits, chickens, ducks, goats, baby doll lambs, and miniature horses. Kids can step inside the pen to feed, brush, and interact with the animals.
Self-Guided Kids Fishing Tournament: Submit a photo of your child’s catch to [email protected] for a chance to win a gift card!
Win a Gift Card: Scan the QR code, sign up for our email list, follow Lake Cunningham on Facebook, and stop by the booth to participate in our sucker pull giveaway.
Click “Going” and invite your friends — we can’t wait to see you at The C!
Join for a family-friendly weekend of magic June 6-7, 2026, at the Bellevue Berry Farm! What can you expect? -Butterbeer! The Garbled Owl Butterbeer Shoppe will be on site serving their very own Butterscotch Beer (non-alcoholic), on tap! -Vendors offering wands, stuffed owls, and so much more! See the Vendor Page for details -Delicious food served by the Bellevue Berry Farm -Costumed characters roaming the Faire and teaching classes, courtesy of the Great Hall Players -Children’s activities including licensed Harry Potter coloring pages, giant bubbles, board games, and more, hosted by the Pirates of the Black Flag -Costume contests for both children and adults, with fabulous prizes -Fabulous circus performances -Unicorn rides (rides may or may not be feasible depending on COVID-19 numbers. If numbers are high, rides will be replaced with a unicorn meet and greet – handwashing required before meeting the unicorn) The Omaha Potter Faire is cooperatively organized by the Omaha Nerd Society and the Nerd Empowerment Society. NES organizes Yule Balls across the Midwest.
Elkhorn Days 2026Elkhorn Days — the annual celebration of the Elkhorn, Nebraska community!
Enjoy a wide variety of activities over this 4-day festival, including the area’s largest parade, lots of live music, vendor booths, kids and family activities, Corn Hole, beer garden, fireworks, car show, and so much more!
Step back in time at the Nebraska Renaissance Faire! Join at Elkhorn Shores on August 29th and 30th, 2026, for a full weekend of legendary medieval merriment. Conveniently located for families in West Omaha, Elkhorn, and Bellevue, our outdoor summer festival brings fun & festivities for the entire family!
Balloons launch Friday and Saturday Evening 7 PM
Gates open at 5:00 pm to give spectators an early glimpse at the hot air balloons as pilots assemble them for their flights. (Weather Permitting)
First, the pilot and crew spread the colorful canopy out across the grass and connect the balloon envelope (canopy) to the gondola. Balloons are inflated with giant fans. Then the pilot ignites the burner forcing hot blasts of air into the balloon canopy, which causes it to rise. Remember your early science lessons – “Hot Air Rises.” Part of the romance in ballooning, is not knowing exactly where the air currents take you. Balloon pilots navigate by ascending and descending the balloons into different air currents, but they are incapable of actually “steering” the balloon into a precise location and can land miles from their launch site. Chase crews follow the balloons to their destinations as the balloons rarely land where they launch.
The Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival is the First Showcase of its kind and will be similar to other Balloon & Wine Festivals around the country which have become successful including those in the Temecula Valley, California and Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.
The 2026 “TASTE OF OMAHA ” will again showcase outstanding Restaurants with exciting live entertainment daily. This year the Annual Event will have entertainment for everyone’s taste on stages throughout the Festival. All stage shows during the 3-day extravaganza are free to attend. Top National Entertainers combined with the best popular area bands and musicians will again be continuously performing throughout the Festival.