Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Omaha. Most years, you can expect at least one parade, one fun run, and a lot of concerts and exhibit openings. Here’s what planned for Memorial Day Weekend 2024!
UPDATE: This post was first published in 2022 and has been updated in March 2024 with current dates and new events. To have your Memorial Day Weekend event added, please email Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.
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Traditionally, there have been fun runs and parades on the actual day of Memorial Day (Monday), but throughout the weekend, festivities are held. Major attractions have opened temporary and permanent exhibits over the holiday weekend, as well. The list below contains events not just related to the holiday, but other fun things to do from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, 2024.
Top events on Memorial Day Weekend
Many activities on Memorial Day Weekend are one-day-only events. Here are some of the unique options to plan on.
Things to do on Friday
- Omaha Storm Chasers celebrate STEM Night and Fireworks Friday on May 24 at 6:35 p.m. Game is held at Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, Neb.
Things to do on Saturday
- There will be a patriotic parade on Saturday, May 25, starting at 10 a.m. in the Old Market (along Jackson and Howard streets), followed by a concert at 12th and Jackson streets. FREE
- Festival of Trains In The Park is on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at River’s Edge, 4250 River’s Edge Parkway, Council Bluffs, Iowa. There will be train rides as well as model train displays. FREE
- Fontenelle Forest’s Critter Adventures, for kids ages 9 to 12 (and their caregivers), is May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will meet education animals up-close, and enjoy hands-on activities and crafts. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.
- Family Wild Edible Walk is May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa. Registration is $5 per person; no charge for children 4 years and under.
- Omaha Storm Chasers celebrate Take Meowt to the Ballgame is May 25 at 6:05 p.m. Game is held at Werner Park.
- Touch of Grey plays on May 25 starting at 7 p.m. at Stinson Park located in Aksarben Village. FREE
Things to do on Sunday
- A Fontenelle Forest naturalist will lead the Habitat Hike at Neale Woods on May 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The hike is free for Fontenelle Forest members and $15 for non-members. Registration is required.
- Omaha Storm Chasers celebrate Family Funday activities on May 26 at 2:05 p.m. featuring balloon artists, face painters, Wildlife Encounters, and more. Game is held at Werner Park.
Things to do on Monday
- TBA
More things to do over Memorial Day Weekend
There are a lot more ideas on things to do in the summer in Omaha. Start with reading the Omaha Summer Guide.
