I love September in Omaha because theater productions start back up, pumpkin patches start to open up, and apple picking begins. You’ll find a few of my favorite events below (including Fields of Flight and Touch-A-Truck). For more seasonal day trip ideas, visit my posts about 10 Things You Must Do In Council Bluffs In The Fall and Exploring Nebraska City With Kids!
Out & About Storytime
When: Sept. 1, 10:15 a.m. (Aromas Coffeehouse at Flagship Commons); Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. (Azria Health Montclair); Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. (Joslyn Art Museum); Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. (Benson Park Goodwill); Sept. 29, 10 a.m. (Wenninghoff Farms); Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. (Do Space)
Where: Various locations
Cost: FREE
Living History Re-Enactments
When: Sept. 1-2, and Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. Seventh St., Fort Calhoun, Neb.
Cost: A valid NE state parks pass is required for vehicle entry
La Festa Italiana
When: Sept. 1-3; hours are Friday from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 11 p.m.
Where: American Italian Heritage Society, 5110 N. 132nd St.
Cost: $5.50 in advance, $7 at the door, FREE for children ages 12 and younger
Apple Grass Music Festival
When: Sept. 1-3; music starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $10 per person for one night; $25 for a three-day pass; children 12 and younger admitted FREE
Septemberfest
When: Sept. 1-4 (parade is Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.); runs Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday through Monday, noon to midnight
Where: CenturyLink Center, 405 S. 10th St., parking lot D
Cost: $5, children 5 and younger admitted FREE
Family Night
When: Sept. 1, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
The 100th Block Party
When: Sept. 2, 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: 100 block of West Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Labor Day Weekend
When: Sept. 2-4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with regular zoo admission, which is $19.95 for adults (ages 12+), $18.95 for seniors (65+), $18.95 for military adults (ages 12+), $13.95 for kids (ages 3-11), and $12.95 for military kids (ages 3-11), and FREE for zoo members.
Zoo Run
When: Sept. 3, 5-mile run departs at 7 a.m. & 2-mile run departs at 7:15 a.m. (check-in starts at 6 a.m.)
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St. (main entrance)
Cost: $30 for zoo members, $40 for non-members
Omahawks 2017 Labor Day Air Show
When: Sept. 4, 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Standing Bear Lake Park, 138th and Fort streets
Cost: FREE
Leashes at Lauritzen
When: Sept. 4, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Admission is $10, $5 for dogs, and FREE for garden members and their dogs
9/11 Remembrance Event
When: Sept. 6, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 5651 Underwood Ave.
Cost: FREE
Biscuit Visits Story Time
When: Sept 8- ; Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. (Florence), Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. (Millard), Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. (Abrahams), Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. (South Omaha), Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. (Willa Cather), Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. (Elkhorn), Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. (Saddlebrook), Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. (Sorensen)
Where: Various Omaha Public Library branches
Cost: FREE
Fields of Flight
When: Sept. 8 and 9; Friday events start at 5:30 p.m. with live music, Fun Flight at 6 and glow at dusk; Saturday events start at 7 a.m. with Competition Flight, another Competition Flight at 5:30 p.m., live music at 5:30 p.m. and glow at dusk; Sunday event is a Competition Flight at 7 a.m.
Where: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $10 for parking
“Babe The Sheep Pig”
When: Sept. 8-24; performances are Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $20 (members receive four FREE tickets)
Skinny Bones Opening Weekend
When: Sept. 9-10; hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3935 State Highway 133, Blair, Neb.
Cost: $13, and children younger than 2 are admitted FREE
World O! Water
When: Sept. 9, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Papio-Missouri NRD at Wehrspann Lake, 8901 S. 154th St.
Cost: FREE
Get Smart: Pirates & Ships
When: Sept. 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, Neb.
Cost: Included with museum admission
Make-A-Wish Iowa’s Hunt For Wishes
When: Sept. 9, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (registration opens at 8)
Where: City-wide scavenger hunt starts at 30 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $30 for ages 13+, $20 for ages 12 and under
Touch-A-Truck
When: Sept. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: First Data, 6855 Pacific St.
Cost: FREE
Rockbrook Village Art Fair
When: Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Rockbrook Village, 10819 Prairie Brook Road
Cost: FREE
Taste of Florence
When: Sept. 10, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: 7915 N. 30th St.
Cost: $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 5-12, FREE for children younger than 5
Teen Movie Night
When: Sept. 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Abrahams branch, 5111 N. 90th St.
Cost: FREE
Life-Size Games
When: Sept. 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Sorensen branch, 4808 Cass St.
Cost: FREE
2nd Annual Omaha Food Truck Rodeo Part 2
When: Sept. 15, 4 to 11 p.m.
Where: Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Cost: FREE to attend, but food is additional cost
133rd German Day/Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 15, 5 p.m. to midnight, and Sept. 16, noon to midnight
Where: German-American Society, 3717 S. 120th St.
Cost: $5 for adults, FREE for children ages 12 and younger
Vala’s Opening Weekend
When: Sept. 15-17, hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna, Neb.
Cost: $14.25, children younger than 2 admitted FREE (buy online to save $1)
“Mamma Mia!”
When: Sept. 15 through Oct. 15
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St.
Cost: Adult tickets start at $32 (Wednesdays) and $42 (Thursdays – Sundays) and student tickets start at $20 (Wednesdays) and $25 (Thursdays – Sundays)
Discounts: Whatta Deal Wednesday ($10 tickets on the first Wednesday of the run (Sept. 20 only) available in person at the OCP box office starting at 4 p.m. on the day of the show; Twilight Tickets (half-price tickets when purchased in person at the OCP box office after noon on the day of the show); Lucky 7 Tickets ($7 tickets for students for opening weekend performances only (Sept. 15-17 only, good in person at the OCP box office or by phone at 402-553-0800)
Monarch Tagging & Children’s Monarch Tagging
When: Sept. 16, 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
Where: Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa
Cost: FREE (pre-register by Sept. 6), valid annual park permit or $2 vehicle daily entrance pass needed
Farnam Festival
When: Sept. 16, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 40th and Farnam streets
Cost: FREE
Omaha Performing Arts’ WeBop® Family Jazz Party
When: Sept. 16, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Cost: $10 per child
Family Story Time – Fancy Nancy Tea Party
When: Sept. 16, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Benson branch, 6015 Binney St.
Cost: FREE
Fall Festival
When: Sept. 16 and 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, Neb.
Cost: $5; FREE for children younger than 2
Southwest Iowa Art Tour
When: Sept. 16 and 17; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Harvester Artist Lofts, 1000 S. Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Midwest Winds Kitefliers
When: Sept. 16 and 17, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Superhero Party
When: Sept. 16, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE (ages 3-12, pre-registration is suggested)
100 Block Classic Car Show
When: Sept. 16, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 100 Block of West Broadway in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Full STEAM Ahead
When: Sept. 19, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Benson branch, 6015 Binney St.
Cost: FREE (registration required)
Teddy Bear Picnic Story Time
When: Sept. 20, 10 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Bess Johnson Elkhorn branch, 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb.
Cost: FREE
S.T.E.A.M. Stations
When: Sept. 20, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Abrahams branch, 5111 N. 90th St.
Cost: FREE (pre-registration suggested)
Ban This Book! Lock-In
When: Sept. 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Swanson branch, 9101 W. Dodge Road
Cost: FREE (registration required; for fourth through sixth graders and their favorite grown up)
Teen Movie Night: “Selena”
When: Sept. 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library South Omaha branch, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE
Rodeo Roundup – up to age 5
When: Sept. 27, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE
Ultimate Willy Wonka Party
When: Sept. 28, 7 or 8 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Omaha,12750 Westport Parkway, LaVista, Neb.
Cost: $26.88 (includes merchandise)
Family Lotería
When: Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Omaha Public Library South Omaha branch, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE
Fall Into Fall
When: Sept. 30, noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Youngman Park, 192 Street and West Dodge Road
Cost: FREE
More Fun Events In September
The following events are on-going, or had started in a previous month:
“Dinosaur Safari”
When: Through Sept. 3
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $12 for ages 2+; $11 for seniors, and FREE for children younger than 2
“Glorious Flights: Illustration Art of Alice and Martin Provensen”
When: Through Sept. 17
Where: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge. St.
Cost: FREE
“Top Secret: License To Spy”
When: Through Sept. 17
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $11 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children (ages 3-12), and FREE for children younger than 2
“KINETIC”
When: Through Oct. 14; Tuesday – Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: KANEKO, 1111 Jones St.
Cost: FREE
See my video on the exhibit here!
Toddler Tuesdays
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St. (gym or at the pool starting at 10:30)
Cost: FREE for members; non-members participate by paying a $4 activity fee for your toddler (age 9 months to 4 years) and the attending parent is FREE.
Crafty Tots
When: Wednesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE
Inflatable Fridays
When: Fridays, 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults
Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: Saturdays, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 11th and Jackson streets
Cost: FREE
Kidz Kayak Racing
When: Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults (for ages 8-12)
Arts for All
When: Saturdays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha South Public Library, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE (ages 8-12, registration required)
Omaha Farmers Market – Aksarben Village
When: Sundays, through Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Aksarben Village, 67th and Center streets
Cost: FREE
Sunday Funday
When: Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults (for ages 8-12)
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