Concerts, classes, markets, pickleball, and a hundred reasons to get out the door. See what is coming up near you, and where to be.
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Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun varies
Freedom Park, Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
Freedom Park, Charlotte
The 62nd annual arts and music festival fills Freedom Park with artists, food and entertainment over a fall weekend.
Food festivals
All day
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte, FL
Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda
You can taste key lime treats and tropical fare at this late-summer food festival at the village.
Food festivals
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit · Kansas City, MO
Legacy Park Amphitheater, Lee's Summit
Spend a free day with eight hours of live music, art, and food at Legacy Park Amphitheater.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
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Music & concerts
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Heartwood Park, 301 S 145th St. · Omaha, NE
Heartwood Park, 301 S 145th St.
You can pair live Friday music with a food-and-farmers market at this Omaha evening series.
Markets
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Washington Park, Bellevue · Omaha, NE
Washington Park, Bellevue
You can pick up local produce and crafts on Saturday mornings at Washington Park in Bellevue.
Classes & arts
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts · Omaha, NE
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
You can meet artists-in-residence, tour studios, and catch a curator talk and music performance for free.
Classes & arts
Evening
Benson Creative Arts District · Omaha, NE
Benson Creative Arts District
You can browse artist markets and gallery openings on the first Friday in the Benson arts district.
Markets
103 S. 12th St. Blair, NE 68008 · Omaha, NE
103 S. 12th St. Blair, NE 68008
Markets
2915 Grant St., Omaha, NE, 68111 · Omaha, NE
2915 Grant St., Omaha, NE, 68111
Pickleball & rec
Varies by center
Adams, Camelot, and other community centers · Omaha, NE
Adams, Camelot, and other community centers
You can drop in for pickleball free if you are 55 or older at city community centers.
Theater & film
Varies
Dundee Theater · Omaha, NE
Dundee Theater
You can revisit beloved classic films in this ongoing repertory series at the historic Dundee.
Markets
9102 North 30th Street Omaha, NE 68112 Conveniently located next to I-680, Exit 13 · Omaha, NE
9102 North 30th Street Omaha, NE 68112 Conveniently located next to I-680, Exit 13
Outdoors & nature
Evening
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue · Omaha, NE
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue
You can enjoy a naturalist-led evening hike on the boardwalk and trails.
Markets
8th and Main St Fremont, NE 68025 · Omaha, NE
8th and Main St Fremont, NE 68025
Music & concerts
Evening
Rockbrook Village · Omaha, NE
Rockbrook Village
You can hear big bands and dance-friendly acts at this free Friday-night village concert series.
Markets
520 N. 33rd St., Omaha, NE, 68131 · Omaha, NE
520 N. 33rd St., Omaha, NE, 68131
Tastings
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery, Palmyra · Omaha, NE
Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery, Palmyra
You can sip estate wine with live music on Friday evenings at the vineyard all summer.
Markets
2931 Monroe Avenue Missouri Valley, IA 51555 · Omaha, NE
2931 Monroe Avenue Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Markets
26771 Hwy. 34, Glenwood, IA, 51534 · Omaha, NE
26771 Hwy. 34, Glenwood, IA, 51534
Outdoors & nature
Varies
Trails around Omaha · Omaha, NE
Trails around Omaha
You can join a different group hike each week with local nature enthusiasts.
Senior programs
Daytime
Intercultural Senior Center · Omaha, NE
Intercultural Senior Center
You can take exercise, education, and cultural classes plus a daily lunch at this senior center.
Music & concerts
Lawn opens 5 p.m., music 7:30 p.m.
Midtown Crossing, Turner Park · Omaha, NE
Midtown Crossing, Turner Park
You can bring a chair and enjoy six straight Thursdays of free outdoor jazz at Midtown Crossing.
Music & concerts
Lawn 5 p.m., music 7:30 p.m.
Omaha, NE
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.
Outdoors & nature
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium · Omaha, NE
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
You can explore the zoo after hours on select adult-only Thursday evenings all summer.
Senior programs
Afternoon
Joslyn Art Museum · Omaha, NE
Joslyn Art Museum
You can join a friendly drop-in mahjong gathering at the Joslyn on Sundays.
Markets
100 Block W. Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51503 · Omaha, NE
100 Block W. Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Lifelong learning
Varies
Metropolitan Community College · Omaha, NE
Metropolitan Community College
You can take noncredit personal-enrichment classes for fun across a rolling catalog.
Lifelong learning
First game around 2 p.m.
Omaha, NE
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.
Senior programs
Morning and midday
Montclair Community Center · Omaha, NE
Montclair Community Center
You can play cards, walk the gym, and join bingo at this neighborhood senior center.
Lifelong learning
Varies
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute · Omaha, NE
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
You can take noncredit courses, lectures, and events built for adults 50 and older.
Markets
1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102 · Omaha, NE
1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102
Markets
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Old Market)
Omaha, NE
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.
Markets
South 67th Street & Mercy Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, USA · Omaha, NE
South 67th Street & Mercy Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68106, USA
Open: May to October; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodworking items;Cut flowers;Dairy produ
Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Aksarben Village, 67th St. & Mercy Rd. · Omaha, NE
Aksarben Village, 67th St. & Mercy Rd.
You can spend a relaxed Sunday morning browsing produce and artisan stalls at Aksarben Village.
Markets
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Old Market, 11th & Jackson St. · Omaha, NE
Old Market, 11th & Jackson St.
You can shop fresh produce, baked goods, and local makers every Saturday morning in the historic Old Market.
Community & civic
Omaha, NE
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.
Markets
2702 S 10th St Omaha, NE 68108 · Omaha, NE
2702 S 10th St Omaha, NE 68108
Markets
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Papillion City Park · Omaha, NE
Papillion City Park
You can grab dinner and fresh goods at this Wednesday evening market in Papillion.
Markets
Plattsmouth , Nebraska · Omaha, NE
Plattsmouth , Nebraska
Open: June to September; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;
Markets
300 West Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · Omaha, NE
300 West Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Senior programs
Varies
Saddlebrook Community Center · Omaha, NE
Saddlebrook Community Center
You can join card clubs, a walking track, and adult sports leagues at this senior center.
Music & concerts
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Stinson Park, Aksarben Village · Omaha, NE
Stinson Park, Aksarben Village
You can hear free Saturday-night bands at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.
Theater & film
8 p.m.
SumTur Amphitheater, Papillion · Omaha, NE
SumTur Amphitheater, Papillion
You can watch a free outdoor movie under the stars at the SumTur Amphitheater.
Markets
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St. · Omaha, NE
The Florence Mill, 9102 N. 30th St.
You can browse vendors at a historic mill setting on Sunday afternoons through the summer.
Music & concerts
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Village Pointe Amphitheater · Omaha, NE
Village Pointe Amphitheater
You can catch free Thursday-evening shows of rock, pop, funk, and soul at Village Pointe.
