Film Streams on the Green is a free outdoor movie series held at Sonny's Builders District. Pre-show activities start at 6:30 p.m. and screenings start at 7. 2026 lineup:

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes

Felius Trivia Nights are held every other Tuesday in the coffee bar at Felius. Enjoy an evening of brain-bending questions, beverages (coffee, beer, or wine), and prizes every round & for best team name. In between games, hang with the rescue cats.

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

Monthly Nights at The Joslyn events are evenings for art immersion. Come out for art talks, art making, special programs, and tasty food and drinks (for purchase). Upcoming themes:

Little Riot's Fall Movie Nights take place on Thursday nights on the restaurant's rooftop. It's for ages 21+ and there's no cover. Movies start at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy themed cocktails, pizza specials, and popcorn. Movie schedule:

Midwest Lit Fest is Oct. 2 and 3 at various branches of the Omaha Public Library. This event celebrates reading, storytelling, and creativity, designed to inspire young minds to explore their own voices through art and writing. Children in grades K-8 are invited to interactive sessions with authors and illustrators. The goal is to help...

Every first Friday from August to October, enjoy activities at The Riverfront. There will be activities and local food trucks. Schedule:

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Omaha during the First Friday Art Walk, a free monthly self-guided gallery tour showcasing local and regional talent. From contemporary installations to fine art and sculpture, each participating gallery offers something unique to discover. Enjoy extended hours, meet the artists, and explore exhibitions in the heart of Omaha’s historic and...

Benson First Friday is a year-round event held in the Benson Creative Arts District on the first Friday of each month. Visitors can walk to events and exhibitions located in neighborhood galleries and businesses. Seasonally, there is a street market and other outdoor activities. BFF Artist Market is Dec. 5 at Benson Theatre from 6...

Ditmars Orchard will host the Friday Night Movie Series this fall. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Movies start at dusk. Schedule:

All Home Depot locations have a free Kids Workshop on the first Saturday of every month (while supplies last). Registration is required. Upcoming workshops:

Midwest Lit Fest is Oct. 2 and 3 at various branches of the Omaha Public Library. This event celebrates reading, storytelling, and creativity, designed to inspire young minds to explore their own voices through art and writing. Children in grades K-8 are invited to interactive sessions with authors and illustrators. The goal is to help...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

Art-Tastic Saturdays is held on the first Saturdays of the month at The Joslyn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages.

The Sixth Annual Wag-O-Ween Boo Bash is Oct. 3 at the amphitheater at Shadow Lake Towne Center. Proceeds benefit Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue. Activities include:

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The 10th Annual Porchfest in the Gifford Park neighborhood is Oct. 4, featuring 90+ performances on 13 outdoor stages and porches in Omaha's Gifford Park Neighborhood at 33rd & California Street. There will be music, comedy, poetry, dance and art. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local food trucks and neighborhood vendors,...

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....