Events in Omaha, NE

Music & concerts

AUG8

Daytime to evening

Heartland of America Park · Omaha, NE

Music & concerts

Maha Festival 2026

Heartland of America Park

You can catch a full day of national and local music acts at Omaha's signature summer music festival.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Details at Maha Festival

Lifelong learning

AUG12

6:30 PM

Willa Cather Branch · Meeting Room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

BookTok Banter Book Club

Willa Cather Branch · Meeting Room

Join OPL on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. This book club reads titles that are popular on BookTok and Bookstagram. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at the Willa Cather Branch. All are welcome! All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

AUG13

6 PM

Downtown Branch · Room 206 · Omaha, NE

Community & civicFree

Writing Club

Downtown Branch · Room 206

In this informal writing club, there are no assigned prompts – you just come to write amongst peers! After a period of quiet writing time, we’ll transition to a brief share-out. You are not obligated to share your work. Writers of all genres are welcome! This is a free event for adults and does not require registration. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at...

FreeIndoorsBring the grandkids

Tastings

AUG14

Evening

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Elkhorn · Omaha, NE

Tastings

Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Elkhorn

You can sip wine and watch hot air balloons launch at this scenic Elkhorn festival.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG15

3 PM

Benson Branch · Meeting Room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Other Worlds Book Club

Benson Branch · Meeting Room

Join OPL on the third Saturday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Benson Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

AUG15

Daytime

Midtown Crossing, 32nd and Farnam · Omaha, NE

Classes & artsFree

Annual Chalk Art Festival

Midtown Crossing, 32nd and Farnam

You can watch artists transform sidewalks into chalk masterpieces at Midtown Crossing.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG19

12:30 PM

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Jolly Neighbors Book Club

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room

Join OPL on the third Wednesday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@om...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

AUG20

5:30 PM

Benson Branch · Meeting room · Omaha, NE

Community & civicFree

Writing Club

Benson Branch · Meeting room

In this informal writing club, there are no assigned prompts – you just come to write amongst peers! After a period of quiet writing time, we’ll transition to a brief share-out. You are not obligated to share your work. Writers of all genres are welcome! This is a free event for adults and does not require registration. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at...

FreeIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

AUG22

Daytime

Dundee, 5011 Underwood Ave. · Omaha, NE

Community & civicFree

Dundee Day

Dundee, 5011 Underwood Ave.

You can stroll a walkable neighborhood festival with food, music, and a parade in Dundee.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG24

6:30 PM

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Let's Get Lit-erary Book Club

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room

Join OPL on the fourth Monday for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Details at Lauritzen Gardens

Classes & arts

AUG29

9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Lauritzen Gardens · Omaha, NE

Classes & arts

Lauritzen Gardens: Macrophotography with your Smartphone

Lauritzen Gardens

You can learn to shoot close-up flower photos with just your phone in this hands-on class.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP3

1:30 PM

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Elkhorn Eclectics Book Club

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room

Join OPL on the first Thursday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@oma...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Food festivals

SEP4

Varies

Il Palazzo, 132nd & Fort · Omaha, NE

Food festivalsFree

La Festa Italiana

Il Palazzo, 132nd & Fort

You can savor Italian food, wine, and music at this end-of-summer cultural festival.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Details at Fontenelle Forest

Senior programs

SEP-DECDATES

Daytime

Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue · Omaha, NE

Senior programsHappens regularly

Fontenelle Forest: Seniors Understanding Nature

Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue

You can dig into a monthly nature topic designed for older adults at this senior program.

Hiking and nature

Lifelong learning

SEP8

6 PM

Benson Branch · Meeting Room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Benson Mystery Book Club

Benson Branch · Meeting Room

Join OPL on the second Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Benson Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

SEP19

10 AM

W. Clarke Swanson Branch · Lower Level · Omaha, NE

Community & civicHappens regularly

Friends of OPL Book Sale

W. Clarke Swanson Branch · Lower Level

Friends of Omaha Public Library host book sales every Thursday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., except holidays. Credit and debit cards are now accepted at the book sales! The Friends also sell books online through Amazon and AbeBooks , where customers can typically find rare and valuable titles. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? P...

WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

SEP19

3 PM

Benson Branch · Meeting Room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Other Worlds Book Club

Benson Branch · Meeting Room

Join OPL on the third Saturday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Benson Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Details at Lauritzen Gardens

Markets

SEP24

Daytime

Lauritzen Gardens · Omaha, NE

Markets

Lauritzen Gardens Antiques & Design Show

Lauritzen Gardens

You can shop fine antiques and design from national dealers at this annual benefit show.

Food and wineOutdoors

Music & concerts

SEP25

Evening

Holland Performing Arts Center · Omaha, NE

Music & concerts

Omaha Symphony: Falletta Conducts Gershwin & Strauss

Holland Performing Arts Center

You can hear classic Gershwin and Strauss conducted by JoAnn Falletta to launch the symphony's classical series.

Music

Details at Omaha Symphony

Lifelong learning

SEP28

6:30 PM

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Let's Get Lit-erary Book Club

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room

Join OPL on the fourth Monday for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Lifelong learning

OCT1

1:30 PM

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Elkhorn Eclectics Book Club

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch · Meeting room

Join OPL on the first Thursday of the month for a lively discussion of this month's featured book. See what we're reading and place holds on upcoming titles here. Limited copies of the book are available at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. OPL Book Club discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@oma...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Details at Omaha Symphony

Markets

OCT2

Friday to Sunday

Sycamore Farms, Waterloo · Omaha, NE

Markets

Fall Junkstock

Sycamore Farms, Waterloo

You can dig through vintage finds and artisan booths at this popular outdoor flea market.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Junkstock

Music & concerts

OCT3

Evening

Holland Performing Arts Center · Omaha, NE

Music & concerts

Omaha Symphony: The Award-Winning Music of John Williams

Holland Performing Arts Center

You can hear the Omaha Symphony play the unforgettable film scores of John Williams.

Music

Community & civic

NOV-DECDATES

Family festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Omaha, NE

Community & civic

Holiday Lights Festival

From late November into the new year, downtown Omaha lights up for the Holiday Lights Festival, kicking off with the lighting of Gene Leahy Mall. There is a family festival day on Sunday, December 6 from 11am to 4pm with activities at downtown attractions.

OutdoorsHolidayBring the grandkids

Details at Omaha Holiday Lights Festival

Tastings

JUN-AUGDATES

4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery, Palmyra · Omaha, NE

TastingsHappens regularly

Glacial Till Vineyard Friday Concerts

Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery, Palmyra

You can sip estate wine with live music on Friday evenings at the vineyard all summer.

MusicFood and wine

Details at Glacial Till Vineyard

Theater & film

DATETBD

Varies

Dundee Theater · Omaha, NE

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Film Streams: Forever Young Classic Film Series

Dundee Theater

You can revisit beloved classic films in this ongoing repertory series at the historic Dundee.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at Film Streams

Outdoors & nature

JUN-AUGDATES

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium · Omaha, NE

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Late Nights at the Zoo (21+)

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

You can explore the zoo after hours on select adult-only Thursday evenings all summer.

Hiking and natureOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Details at Omaha Zoo

Markets

MAY-SEPDATES

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Washington Park, Bellevue · Omaha, NE

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Bellevue Farmers Market

Washington Park, Bellevue

You can pick up local produce and crafts on Saturday mornings at Washington Park in Bellevue.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Jazz on the Green

Music & concerts

JUL9

Lawn 5 p.m., music 7:30 p.m.

Omaha, NE

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Jazz on the Green

Jazz on the Green is a free summer concert series on the lawn at Midtown Crossing's Turner Park. In 2026 it starts July 9 and runs six straight Thursdays, with the lawn opening at 5pm and music at 7:30pm, so bring a chair and a blanket.

MusicOutdoors

Markets

MAY-OCTDATES

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aksarben Village, 67th St. & Mercy Rd. · Omaha, NE

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village

Aksarben Village, 67th St. & Mercy Rd.

You can spend a relaxed Sunday morning browsing produce and artisan stalls at Aksarben Village.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Omaha Farmers Market

Senior programs

DATETBD

Varies

Saddlebrook Community Center · Omaha, NE

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Saddlebrook Senior Activities

Saddlebrook Community Center

You can join card clubs, a walking track, and adult sports leagues at this senior center.

Details at City of Omaha Parks & Recreation

Senior programs

DATETBD

Afternoon

Joslyn Art Museum · Omaha, NE

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Mahjong at the Museum

Joslyn Art Museum

You can join a friendly drop-in mahjong gathering at the Joslyn on Sundays.

Indoors

Details at Joslyn Art Museum

Markets

MAY-OCTDATES

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Old Market, 11th & Jackson St. · Omaha, NE

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market

Old Market, 11th & Jackson St.

You can shop fresh produce, baked goods, and local makers every Saturday morning in the historic Old Market.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Omaha Farmers Market

Music & concerts

JUNDATES

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Village Pointe Amphitheater · Omaha, NE

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Vibes Summer Concert Series

Village Pointe Amphitheater

You can catch free Thursday-evening shows of rock, pop, funk, and soul at Village Pointe.

MusicOutdoors

Details at Eventbrite

Outdoors & nature

DATETBD

Varies

Trails around Omaha · Omaha, NE

Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly

Hikers of Omaha Group Hikes

Trails around Omaha

You can join a different group hike each week with local nature enthusiasts.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Details at Meetup

Theater & film

JUN6

8 p.m.

SumTur Amphitheater, Papillion · Omaha, NE

Theater & filmFreeHappens regularly

SumTur Free Movie Series

SumTur Amphitheater, Papillion

You can watch a free outdoor movie under the stars at the SumTur Amphitheater.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Details at Fontenelle Forest

Outdoors & nature

JUN-SEPDATES

Evening

Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue · Omaha, NE

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Fontenelle Forest: Twilight Trekking

Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue

You can enjoy a naturalist-led evening hike on the boardwalk and trails.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Music & concerts

JUN5

5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Heartwood Park, 301 S 145th St. · Omaha, NE

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Beats & Bites Stage at Heartwood Park

Heartwood Park, 301 S 145th St.

You can pair live Friday music with a food-and-farmers market at this Omaha evening series.

Food and wineOutdoors

Music & concerts

JUN5

Evening

Rockbrook Village · Omaha, NE

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Friday Night Concert Series at Rockbrook Village

Rockbrook Village

You can hear big bands and dance-friendly acts at this free Friday-night village concert series.

MusicDance and fitness

Details at Oh My Omaha

Music & concerts

JUN6

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Stinson Park, Aksarben Village · Omaha, NE

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series

Stinson Park, Aksarben Village

You can hear free Saturday-night bands at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.

MusicOutdoors

Markets

JUN-SEPDATES

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St. · Omaha, NE

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

The Florence Mill Farmers Market

The Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St.

You can browse vendors at a historic mill setting on Sunday afternoons through the summer.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Classes & arts

DATETBD

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts · Omaha, NE

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Bemis Center Open House / Open Studios

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

You can meet artists-in-residence, tour studios, and catch a curator talk and music performance for free.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at Bemis Center

Community & civic

MULTIPLEDATES

Omaha, NE

Community & civicHappens regularly

Omaha Summer Arts Festival

The Summer Arts Festival is a long-running art and music gathering, now held at Aksarben Village, with artist booths, food and live performances. It has been an Omaha tradition for around 50 years, so it is a reliable summer outing.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Markets

MAY-OCTDATES

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Old Market)

Omaha, NE

MarketsHappens regularly

Omaha Farmers Market

The farmers market runs in the Old Market on Saturdays from 8am to 12:30pm and in Aksarben Village on Sundays from 9am to 1pm, roughly May through October, rain or shine. Expect produce, baked goods, flowers and a slow morning walk through the brick streets.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Omaha Farmers Market

Markets

JUL-SEPDATES

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Papillion City Park · Omaha, NE

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Papillion Farmers Market

Papillion City Park

You can grab dinner and fresh goods at this Wednesday evening market in Papillion.

Food and wineOutdoors

Details at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Lifelong learning

DATETBD

Varies

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

OLLI at UNL Lifelong Learning Courses

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

You can take noncredit courses, lectures, and events built for adults 50 and older.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

DATETBD

Varies

Metropolitan Community College · Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

MCC Community Education Noncredit Classes

Metropolitan Community College

You can take noncredit personal-enrichment classes for fun across a rolling catalog.

Classes and talksIndoors

Details at Metropolitan Community College

Lifelong learning

JUN12

First game around 2 p.m.

Omaha, NE

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Men's College World Series

Every June, Omaha hosts the NCAA Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field, and the whole downtown turns into a baseball party for a couple of weeks. The 2026 tournament opens with games on Friday, June 12, with first pitch around 2pm.

Classes and talksIndoors

Details at Men's College World Series, Omaha

Senior programs

DATETBD

Daytime

Intercultural Senior Center · Omaha, NE

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Intercultural Senior Center Activities

Intercultural Senior Center

You can take exercise, education, and cultural classes plus a daily lunch at this senior center.

Details at Intercultural Senior Center

Classes & arts

JUL3

Evening

Benson Creative Arts District · Omaha, NE

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Benson First Friday

Benson Creative Arts District

You can browse artist markets and gallery openings on the first Friday in the Benson arts district.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Details at BFF Omaha

Music & concerts

JUL-AUGDATES

Lawn opens 5 p.m., music 7:30 p.m.

Midtown Crossing, Turner Park · Omaha, NE

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Jazz on the Green

Midtown Crossing, Turner Park

You can bring a chair and enjoy six straight Thursdays of free outdoor jazz at Midtown Crossing.

MusicOutdoors

Details at Omaha Performing Arts

Pickleball & rec

DATETBD

Varies by center

Adams, Camelot, and other community centers · Omaha, NE

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

City of Omaha Pickleball Drop-In (Seniors 55+ Free)

Adams, Camelot, and other community centers

You can drop in for pickleball free if you are 55 or older at city community centers.

Pickleball

Details at City of Omaha Parks & Recreation

Senior programs

DATETBD

Morning and midday

Montclair Community Center · Omaha, NE

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Montclair Senior Activities

Montclair Community Center

You can play cards, walk the gym, and join bingo at this neighborhood senior center.

Details at City of Omaha Parks & Recreation

Theater & film

JUL31

7 PM

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha · Omaha, NE

Theater & film

Ms. Pat

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

JUL-AUGDATES

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha · Omaha, NE

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Ms. Pat

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

AUG1

6:30 PM

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha · Omaha, NE

Theater & film

Sommore

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

AUG7

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha · Omaha, NE

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Jeremiah Watkins

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

AUG7

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha · Omaha, NE

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Jeremiah Watkins

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Theater & film

AUG15

6:30 PM

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha · Omaha, NE

Theater & film

Christopher Titus

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Omaha

Arts and craftsIndoors