Apple-centric festivals, art fairs and the start of theater season, these are the things September is made for. Let’s not forget that some of the best outdoor events go on this month. Check out all the fun things to do in Omaha this month:
The ’90s Can Eat My Shorts
When: Aug. 21 through Sept. 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Apollon, 1801 Vinton St.
Cost: $35. adults, $20, students* (includes dinner) *venue says this is PG-13
Septemberfest Omaha
When: Sept. 4-7; gates open Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday through Monday, noon to midnight
Where: CenturyLink Center, lot D, 455 N. 10th St.
Cost: $4, children under 5 admitted FREE
La Festa Italiana
When: Sept. 4-6
Where: Il Palazzo, 132nd and Fort streets
Cost: $5.50 in advance, $7 at door; kids 12 and under admitted FREE. Advance tickets at Kohl’s Pharmacies and Rockbrook Camera
Living History Weekend
When: Sept. 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. Seventh St., Ft. Calhoun, Neb.
Cost: Park vehicle permit required; $2 per adult & $1 for children is required for the Visitor Center.
Sixth Annual AppleGrass Festival
When: Sept. 5 and 6, music starts at 6 p.m.
Where: Ditmar’s Orchard,19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $10 for a ONE day pass or $15 for TWO day pass; kids 12 & under FREE
“Pete The Cat: The Musical”
When: Sept. 11-27; Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $18, or free for members; discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores for $14 each. Reservations are required.
The Rose’s Teens ‘N’ Theater’s “Zink: Zink: The Myth, The Legend, The Zebra”
When: Sept. 10-13; Sept. 10 and 12 at 7 p.m., Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St., Hitchcock Stage
Cost:$6; teens may attend FREE on Sept. 10.
Fields of Flight
When: Sept. 11-13, balloons launch at 6 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and 7 a.m. on Sunday. Balloon glows are at dusk.
Where: Ditmar’s Orchard,19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $5 per car, plus $3 admission
Omaha Restaurant Week
When: September 11-20
Where: Multiple Locations
Cost: $20, $30 or $40/Person depending on participating restaurant’s menu
World ‘O Water Day
When: Sept. 12, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Wehrspann Lake, 8901 S. 154th St.
Cost: FREE
Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow
When: Sept. 12, 1 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus, 30th and Fort streets
Cost: FREE
Sounds of Fall
When: Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Wildlife Safari Park, 16406 292nd St., Ashland, Neb.
Cost: FREE with paid Wildlife Safari Park admission: $7, adults (12 and over), $5 children (
Third Annual Apple Fest
When: Sept. 12, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Super Bee Orchard, 4571 HWY 75, Fort Calhoun, Neb.
Cost: FREE
Monarch Tagging
When: Sept. 12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (three different sessions, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30)
Where: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa
Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-18, FREE for kids 5 and younger, if pre-registered by Sept. 9; day of the event, cost is $8 per person if space is available. Call 712-328-5834 to register. Refreshments included.
Rockbrook Village 43rd Annual Art Fair
When: Sept. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center, 108th and West Center Road
Cost: FREE
Opera Outdoors
When: Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 31st to 33rd streets & Farnam to Dodge streets
Cost: Free
Midtown Car Show
When: Sunday, Sept. 13
Where: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing
Cost: FREE
KinderNature: Monachs and Milkweed
When: Sept. 13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa
Cost: $5 per child ages 3-5 (plus $2 park entrance fee per vehicle)
Hitch Hike
When: Sept. 15, 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop Honey Creek, Iowa
Cost: $2 per person (plus $2 park entrance fee per vehicle)
German Day/Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 18 and 19; Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, noon to midnight
Where: German-American Society, 2717 S. 120th St.
Cost: $5, adults; FREE for kids 12 and under and active military personnel
“Back to the Future”
When: Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Neb.
Cost: FREE (bring blankets or chairs)
Omaha Mini Maker Faire
When: Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: FREE with museum admission, which is $9, ages 2-59; $8, 60+; FREE for children under 2 and members
Living Loess Tour
When: Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Various locations within 20 miles of each other in Pottawattamie and Harrison counties, Iowa. Get details here www.livingloess.com
Cost: Some locations may have admission fees; Hitchcock Nature Center has a $2 park entrance fee.
Touch-A-Truck
When: Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: First Data/UNO parking lots, just south of 69th and Pacific streets
Cost: FREE
Ditmars Orchard Kite Festival
When: Sept. 19 and 20, noon to 4 p.m.
Where:Ditmar’s Orchard,19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: TBD
Family Fiesta at the Zoo!
When: Sept. 20, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St.
Cost: FREE with paid zoo admission (Adults 12+, $16.95; seniors 65+, 15.95; kids ages 3-11, $11.95; FREE kids 2 and younger. Military discounts available)
Walk for Wishes, presented by Blue Bunny Ice Cream
When: Sept. 20; 1K Kids’ Fun Run at 9:30 a.m., 5K run and 1- and 3-mile walk at 10 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30)
Where: Iowa Western Community College Outdoor Sports Complex, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $25 for 5K, and FREE for walk registration and 1K Kids’ run (donate $25 to receive a T-shirt). Event info here. Proceeds benefit Make-a-Wish
“Design In Motion”
When: Sept. 22 through Jan. 2, 2016; hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: KANEKO, 1111 Jones St.
Cost: FREE
Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo and Stock Show
When: Sept. 24-27; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: CenturyLink Center, 455 N. 10th St.
Cost: FREE, except rodeo admission
National Alpaca Farm Day Open House
When: September 26 and 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 7016 County Road 39, Fort Calhoun, Neb.
Cost: FREE, includes carrots to feed the alpacas
Fall Fly at Lawrence Youngman Lake
When: Sept. 26, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Youngman Park, 192nd and Dodge streets
Cost: FREE
Artsarben
When: Sept. 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Aksarben Village, 67th and Center streets
Cost: FREE
Did I miss anything? Want to add your event? Drop me a line at ohmyomaha (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!
Alissa Apel
Thursday 10th of September 2015
We went to La Festa Italiana. It was pretty fun! I met a friend there that I haven't seen in awhile. It was just hard talking over the music. The music was good though. The food was good. We liked the firework display at the end.
Kim
Friday 11th of September 2015
Thanks for sharing! What did you think of the new digs? I heard it's at a new location now.