The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha
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Jurassic Adventure
Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park 16406 N. 292 St., AshlandTowers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
The Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St., OmahaWeek of Events
Sarpy County Fair
The Sarpy County Fair is July 31 through Aug. 4. Activities held throughout the day. Some events are ticketed. Fair Schedule Highlights: July 31 - Open Truck & Tractor Pull and Extreme Bull Riding, carnival open from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 1 - Pro Pulling & NE Bush Pullers, carnival open from noon to 11 p.m....
Sarpy County Fair
The Sarpy County Fair is July 31 through Aug. 4. Activities held throughout the day. Some events are ticketed. Fair Schedule Highlights: July 31 - Open Truck & Tractor Pull and Extreme Bull Riding, carnival open from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 1 - Pro Pulling & NE Bush Pullers, carnival open from noon to 11 p.m....
Sarpy County Fair
The Sarpy County Fair is July 31 through Aug. 4. Activities held throughout the day. Some events are ticketed. Fair Schedule Highlights: July 31 - Open Truck & Tractor Pull and Extreme Bull Riding, carnival open from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 1 - Pro Pulling & NE Bush Pullers, carnival open from noon to 11 p.m....
Sarpy County Fair
The Sarpy County Fair is July 31 through Aug. 4. Activities held throughout the day. Some events are ticketed. Fair Schedule Highlights: July 31 - Open Truck & Tractor Pull and Extreme Bull Riding, carnival open from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 1 - Pro Pulling & NE Bush Pullers, carnival open from noon to 11 p.m....
Sarpy County Fair
The Sarpy County Fair is July 31 through Aug. 4. Activities held throughout the day. Some events are ticketed. Fair Schedule Highlights: July 31 - Open Truck & Tractor Pull and Extreme Bull Riding, carnival open from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 1 - Pro Pulling & NE Bush Pullers, carnival open from noon to 11 p.m....
Monday, July 31, 2023
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July 31, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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July 31, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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July 31, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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July 31, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
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July 31, 2023 -Gifford Farm Public Hours
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
Gifford Farm Public Hours
Gifford Farm Education Center in Bellevue is open to the public Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon from June 12-26 & July 3-31. Admission for ages 2 and older. Cash or check only. Bring a lunch or snack. About Gifford Farm: At Gifford Farm, outdoor education experiences are offered to visiting classrooms with a blend...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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August 1, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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August 1, 2023 -Jurassic Nebraska
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August 1, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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August 1, 2023 -A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
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August 1, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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August 1, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
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August 1, 2023 -Kids Dream Family Film Series
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August 1, 2023 -National Night Out
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August 1, 2023 -Tempo Of Twilight
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Nebraska
The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theaters' Kids Dream Family Film Series features eight films screened throughout the summer. Participating Omaha area theaters include Majestic Cinema Omaha, 14304 West Maple Road; Village Pointe Cinema, 304 N. 174th St.; and Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue. Movies typically start at 10 or 11 a.m. so double-check with the theater before...
National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. It's held on the first Tuesday in August. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events. Kids Can Community Center from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Montclair Community...
Tempo Of Twilight
The Tempo of Twilight is an outdoor concert series at Lauritzen Gardens featuring music from talented local bands. Concerts are included with garden admission and free for members. Chairs and blankets may be set up starting at 4 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The cafe will...
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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August 2, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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August 2, 2023 -Jurassic Nebraska
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August 2, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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August 2, 2023 -A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
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August 2, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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August 2, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
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August 2, 2023 -Kids Dream Family Film Series
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August 2, 2023 -Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
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August 2, 2023 -Trajes Mexicanos
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August 2, 2023 -AMC Summer Movie Camp For Kids
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Nebraska
The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theaters' Kids Dream Family Film Series features eight films screened throughout the summer. Participating Omaha area theaters include Majestic Cinema Omaha, 14304 West Maple Road; Village Pointe Cinema, 304 N. 174th St.; and Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue. Movies typically start at 10 or 11 a.m. so double-check with the theater before...
Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Trajes Mexicanos
The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.
AMC Summer Movie Camp For Kids
AMC Theatres is screening a series of family-friendly classics this summer, with ticket prices as low as $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. Local AMC theaters participating are AMC CLASSIC Westroads 14, 10000 California St., Omaha, and AMC Council Bluffs 17, 3220 23rd Ave. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Showtimes vary but generally they are either 11 a.m.,...
Thursday, August 3, 2023
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August 3, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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August 3, 2023 -Jurassic Nebraska
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August 3, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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August 3, 2023 -A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
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August 3, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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August 3, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
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August 3, 2023 -Kids Dream Family Film Series
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August 3, 2023 -Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
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August 3, 2023 -Trajes Mexicanos
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August 3, 2023 -Inflatable Thursdays
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August 3, 2023 -Taco Ride
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August 3, 2023 -Jazz On The Green
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August 3, 2023 -Vibes Summer Concert Series
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August 3, 2023 -Late Nights at the Zoo
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Nebraska
The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theaters' Kids Dream Family Film Series features eight films screened throughout the summer. Participating Omaha area theaters include Majestic Cinema Omaha, 14304 West Maple Road; Village Pointe Cinema, 304 N. 174th St.; and Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue. Movies typically start at 10 or 11 a.m. so double-check with the theater before...
Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Trajes Mexicanos
The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.
Inflatable Thursdays
Inflatable Thursdays is a pool event held every Thursday at select Omaha public pools. Activities are included with pool admission. Weather permitting. Schedule: Karen Pool: Thursdays from June 8-29 Cryer Pool: Thursdays from July 13 - Aug. 3
Taco Ride
On Thursday evenings from the spring (around April or May) through the late fall (usually until Halloween), Council Bluffs and Omaha cyclists meet at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park and head off on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail on a 20-mile round-trip ride for tacos and drinks at Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House. There is...
Jazz On The Green
The beloved Omaha tradition is back for another summer of free concerts in Turner Park at Midtown Crossing. Omaha Performing Arts brings Jazz on the Green to Midtown Crossing every Thursday night July 11 through Aug. 15. The lawn opens at 5 p.m., pre-show at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring your...
Vibes Summer Concert Series
The Vibes Summer Concert Series is a free live music series held at the amphitheater at Village Pointe Shopping Centre every summer on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from June 15 to Aug. 3rd. The amphitheater is located between Gunderson’s and Bravo! Cucina Italiana. No outside alcohol is permitted; Kona Grill will have drinks available...
Late Nights at the Zoo
It's a different crowd when the sun goes down. Come experience our version of nightlife at the most interesting cocktail hour in town. Adults 21 and over can join Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a relaxed evening of drinks, local food truck cuisine and wildlife as we host our Late Nights at the...
Friday, August 4, 2023
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August 4, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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August 4, 2023 -Jurassic Nebraska
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August 4, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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August 4, 2023 -A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
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August 4, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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August 4, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
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August 4, 2023 -Kids Dream Family Film Series
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August 4, 2023 -Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
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August 4, 2023 -Trajes Mexicanos
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August 4, 2023 -History Builders Event
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August 4, 2023 -New American Arts Festival
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August 4, 2023 -Benson First Friday
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August 4, 2023 -Live On The Lawn
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August 4, 2023 -Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series
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August 4, 2023 -Big Canvas Family Friendly Comedy Improv
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August 4, 2023 -Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
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August 4, 2023 -Full Moon Hike
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Nebraska
The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theaters' Kids Dream Family Film Series features eight films screened throughout the summer. Participating Omaha area theaters include Majestic Cinema Omaha, 14304 West Maple Road; Village Pointe Cinema, 304 N. 174th St.; and Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue. Movies typically start at 10 or 11 a.m. so double-check with the theater before...
Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Trajes Mexicanos
The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.
History Builders Event
Join The Durham Museum at the Gene Leahy Mall (by the slides) each Friday from June to August to take part in LEGO build challenges! Using images from the museum's historic Photo Archive as inspiration, can you build a LEGO ice cream cone or maybe a LEGO train? Visit each week for new challenges or...
New American Arts Festival
Come out and see artists, makers, musicians, and more from all over the world! The New American Arts Festival is a celebration of local migrant, immigrant, and refugee community. The festival will be held during Benson First Fridays.
Benson First Friday
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 also sponsors programming in the neighborhood including youth engagement, hands-on...
Live On The Lawn
Live on the Lawn is a FREE Summer Concert Series hosted by the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation. Concerts will be by Zorinsky Lake; be sure to use the South 156th and F streets entrance. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Food trucks will be at the event. 2024 Schedule...
Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series
Local musicians entertain families every Friday night June through August during the Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening with the whole family. Nearby restaurants with outdoor patios include Pasta Amore, Jaipur Indian, Corkscrew Wine & Cheese or Pulled BBQ. 2023 Schedule: June 2 - Susie Throne...
Big Canvas Family Friendly Comedy Improv
Come see the signature short-form improv comedy show at the Blackstone Theater. A different group of Big Canvas improvers performs comedy for everyone every Friday night. Each show is a one-of-a-kind experience (think "Whose Line Is It Anyway?").
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival is held Friday through Sunday in Omaha and Lincoln. The Omaha portion of the event, "Middle of Everywhere," is set for Friday starting at 7:30 p.m. Omaha schedule: 7:30 p.m. Kusi Taki 8 p.m. Kinan Azmeh & Layale Chaker (World-Premiere Commission: “Dawning” for Improvising Soloists and Orchestra) 8:30 p.m. Authentic Light...
Full Moon Hike
Fontenelle Forest's next guided Full Moon Hike in June 2. The program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. S’mores around the bonfire after the hike. Future Full Moon Hikes: July 7 Aug....
Saturday, August 5, 2023
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August 5, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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August 5, 2023 -Jurassic Nebraska
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August 5, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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August 5, 2023 -A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
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August 5, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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August 5, 2023 -Watermelon Festival
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August 5, 2023 -Youth Fishing Derby
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August 5, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
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August 5, 2023 -Kids Dream Family Film Series
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August 5, 2023 -Fort Atkinson Living History
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August 5, 2023 -Touch A Truck
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August 5, 2023 -Root Beer Float Day
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August 5, 2023 -Open Omaha
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August 5, 2023 -Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
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August 5, 2023 -Trajes Mexicanos
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August 5, 2023 -AMC Summer Movie Camp For Kids
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August 5, 2023 -In The Market For The Blues
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August 5, 2023 -Saturdays At Stinson Park Concert Series
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August 5, 2023 -Starlight Movie Series
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Nebraska
The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Watermelon Festival
Nelson Produce Farm's Sixth Annual Watermelon Festival will be held over two weekends: Aug. 3 & 4 and Aug. 10 & 11. Highlights include the farm's famous watermelon slushie, watermelon bus rides, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, hayrack ride, face painting, Tri-ath-melon, all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, exploding watermelon, and live music.
Youth Fishing Derby
Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation's Youth Fish Derby will be held at Big Lake Park and limited to 50 participants. Registration runs from June 30 to Aug. 2, or until full. Cost is $5 per angler. There will be no day-of registration. Age Divisions and Fishing Times Ages 7-9 is 9 to 10:15 a.m. Ages 10-12 is 10:45...
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theaters' Kids Dream Family Film Series features eight films screened throughout the summer. Participating Omaha area theaters include Majestic Cinema Omaha, 14304 West Maple Road; Village Pointe Cinema, 304 N. 174th St.; and Twin Creek Cinema, 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue. Movies typically start at 10 or 11 a.m. so double-check with the theater before...
Fort Atkinson Living History
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. The Candle Light Tour on Nov. 1 is $20 for adults...
Touch A Truck
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard will holds its annual Touch A Truck on Aug. 3. During the event, kids can get up close and personal with a variety of utility vehicles, work trucks and tractors of all kinds. The first 50 kids will receive a free hard hat. Feel free to bring blankets or chairs for the...
Root Beer Float Day
The Durham Museum celebrates Root Beer Float Day each year by giving away a free 8 oz. Root Beer Float (while supplies last) at the museum's old-fashioned Soda Fountain. The day also includes science demonstrations by Dr. Oxygen from 1 to 2 p.m. and games. Included with museum admission, and free for members.
Open Omaha
Open Omaha gives a behind-the-scenes look at more than 60 of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro’s most fascinating spaces and places that shape our city. The one-weekend-only event is a city-wide open house and inspired by similar concepts that have grown into not to be missed annual celebrations in cities like Denver, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes
The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico.
Trajes Mexicanos
The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.
AMC Summer Movie Camp For Kids
AMC Theatres is screening a series of family-friendly classics this summer, with ticket prices as low as $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. Local AMC theaters participating are AMC CLASSIC Westroads 14, 10000 California St., Omaha, and AMC Council Bluffs 17, 3220 23rd Ave. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Showtimes vary but generally they are either 11 a.m.,...
In The Market For The Blues
In The Market For The Blues music festival will be held Saturday from noon to midnight at 10 venues (indoors and outdoors) in the Old Market, downtown, and Capitol District. Tickets are $35; VIP tickets also available for $85. Performances by: Toronzo Cannon & The Chicago Way Hector Anchondo Rocky Athas (Friday, Aug. 4 VIP...
Saturdays At Stinson Park Concert Series
Live music is held on select Saturday nights in Stinson Park at Aksarben Village during the Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series sponsored by Children's Hospital and Medical Center. The most talented bands in Omaha will entertain you, and the best part is it's FREE! Food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and the kids...
Starlight Movie Series
The Starlight Movie Series at SumTur Amphitheater features a free outdoor movie, along with an opening band. Gates open and band begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. 2023 Schedule: June 10 - "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and Us and Them June 17 - "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and Vertigo June...
Sunday, August 6, 2023
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August 6, 2023 -Above and Beyond
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August 6, 2023 -Jurassic Nebraska
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August 6, 2023 -Jurassic Adventure
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August 6, 2023 -A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
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August 6, 2023 -Glass in Flight 2
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August 6, 2023 -Watermelon Festival
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August 6, 2023 -Fort Atkinson Living History
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August 6, 2023 -Open Omaha
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August 6, 2023 -Leahy Mall Yacht Club
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August 6, 2023 -Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Above and Beyond
The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....
Jurassic Nebraska
The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...
Jurassic Adventure
Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland
A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...
Glass in Flight 2
Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Watermelon Festival
Nelson Produce Farm's Sixth Annual Watermelon Festival will be held over two weekends: Aug. 3 & 4 and Aug. 10 & 11. Highlights include the farm's famous watermelon slushie, watermelon bus rides, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, hayrack ride, face painting, Tri-ath-melon, all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, exploding watermelon, and live music.
Fort Atkinson Living History
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. The Candle Light Tour on Nov. 1 is $20 for adults...
Open Omaha
Open Omaha gives a behind-the-scenes look at more than 60 of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro’s most fascinating spaces and places that shape our city. The one-weekend-only event is a city-wide open house and inspired by similar concepts that have grown into not to be missed annual celebrations in cities like Denver, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Leahy Mall Yacht Club
Leahy Mall Yacht Club is held Sundays at the Gene Leahy Mall Boat Cove, weather permitting. Bring your remote control boat or just stop by and watch others.
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO®
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...
