The Melon Festival features an all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, watermelon slushies, and watermelon-eating or seed-spitting contest, as well as rides on the watermelon bus, live music, face painting, games and more.
$20
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Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ
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Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ
The Third Annual Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ is Aug. 1 and 2 featuring competitive BBQ teams battling it out in the Master’s Series Contest in four main categories: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Brisket. There will also be live music. People’s Choice Wings Contest is held on Friday night starting at 5 p.m.... |
3 events,Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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The Melon Festival features an all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, watermelon slushies, and watermelon-eating or seed-spitting contest, as well as rides on the watermelon bus, live music, face painting, games and more.
$20
Canceled
Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ
Canceled
Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ
The Third Annual Ditmars Red, White & Blue BBQ is Aug. 1 and 2 featuring competitive BBQ teams battling it out in the Master’s Series Contest in four main categories: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, and Brisket. There will also be live music. People’s Choice Wings Contest is held on Friday night starting at 5 p.m.... |
2 events,Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market... The Melon Festival features an all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, watermelon slushies, and watermelon-eating or seed-spitting contest, as well as rides on the watermelon bus, live music, face painting, games and more.
$20
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1 event,Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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1 event,Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market... |
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1 event,Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival combines wine, hot air balloons launch & balloon glows (weather permitting), food, live entertainment, and more. KidZone activities include pony rides, inflatable bounce, slides and Patriot Ride, bungee jump bouncing, face painting, and balloons. Festival Tickets offer (5) tastes of wines with a Souvenir Wine Glass (while supplies last) or...
$17 – $21
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3 events,Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Omaha Michelada Festival is Saturday at Riverfront Plaza at the Lewis and Clark Landing, 345 Riverfront Drive. Try Michelada brands and vote for your favorite. Other activities include art, pop-ups, a tequila tasting from 4 to 8 p.m. (21+), and live music. General Admission tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $75. Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival combines wine, hot air balloons launch & balloon glows (weather permitting), food, live entertainment, and more. KidZone activities include pony rides, inflatable bounce, slides and Patriot Ride, bungee jump bouncing, face painting, and balloons. Festival Tickets offer (5) tastes of wines with a Souvenir Wine Glass (while supplies last) or...
$17 – $21
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2 events,Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market...
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The annual Polish Fest at St. Staniclaus Catholic Church. There will be ride, games, polka music, Polish food and more. There will be a free shuttle from the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha campus.
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1 event,Omaha’s Original Greek Festival is Aug. 21-23 featuring authentic Greek food and pastries, taverna (bar) with imported drinks, dance performances, live Greek music and more. The food tent and taverna are open all three days. Themed days: Admission is $6; admission is free for students, kids under 12, military personnel, firefighters, and police officers.
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1 event,Omaha’s Original Greek Festival is Aug. 21-23 featuring authentic Greek food and pastries, taverna (bar) with imported drinks, dance performances, live Greek music and more. The food tent and taverna are open all three days. Themed days: Admission is $6; admission is free for students, kids under 12, military personnel, firefighters, and police officers.
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2 events,Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free
Omaha’s Original Greek Festival is Aug. 21-23 featuring authentic Greek food and pastries, taverna (bar) with imported drinks, dance performances, live Greek music and more. The food tent and taverna are open all three days. Themed days: Admission is $6; admission is free for students, kids under 12, military personnel, firefighters, and police officers.
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1 event,Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market... |
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2 events,La Festa Italiana runs Aug. 29-31 at Il Palazzo. There will be live music, open bocce ball, inflatables, balloon sculptures, face painting, and a lot of food, pastries, and ice cream for purchase. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7.50 at the door. Children 14 & under are free with an adult. Advance tickets available at...
$6 – $7.50
La Festa Italiana runs Aug. 29-31 at Il Palazzo. There will be live music, open bocce ball, inflatables, balloon sculptures, face painting, and a lot of food, pastries, and ice cream for purchase. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7.50 at the door. Children 14 & under are free with an adult. Advance tickets available at...
$6 – $7.50
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3 events,Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Apple & Cider Festival daily. Typically, there are drink and food specials during festivals. It's also the time of year for U-pick apples at their orchard. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. La Festa Italiana runs Aug. 29-31 at Il Palazzo. There will be live music, open bocce ball, inflatables, balloon sculptures, face painting, and a lot of food, pastries, and ice cream for purchase. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7.50 at the door. Children 14 & under are free with an adult. Advance tickets available at...
$6 – $7.50
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2 events,Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market... Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard holds its Apple & Cider Festival daily. Typically, there are drink and food specials during festivals. It's also the time of year for U-pick apples at their orchard. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. |