"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

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.

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Leashes at Lauritzen is a chance to bring your dogs to the gardens for an evening stroll. With the exception of service animals, these events are the only times that dogs are allowed to visit the garden. It's included with admission (dogs are free).

Once Upon A Time at the Castle is a storytime series by Omaha Public Library held at Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

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.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

The temporary exhibition, "Made In The Plains," is at Joslyn Art Museum from June 7 through Sept. 28 (the exhibit's run was extended by one week; its original end date was Sept. 21). It features new and recent work by 20 artists from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. This is a ticketed exhibition but there...

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

Cinemateca, the biennial film series presented in partnership between Film Streams and UNO Office of Latino/Latin American Studies, celebrates Latino, Latin American, and Spanish film while offering a rich cultural experience. Screenings are on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. There are pre-film appetizers from local Latino/Latina restaurants before every film at 5:30 p.m. Post-film discussions follow...

Creighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball plays their home games at Sokol Arena. Here's the 2025 season schedule for home games:

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

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.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...

The temporary exhibition, "Made In The Plains," is at Joslyn Art Museum from June 7 through Sept. 28 (the exhibit's run was extended by one week; its original end date was Sept. 21). It features new and recent work by 20 artists from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. This is a ticketed exhibition but there...

Union Omaha's home matches are held at Werner Park. Here's the 2025 home schedule: Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. (Championship Celebration) Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. (311 Night & $3 Thursday) Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. (Pride Night & Pups at the Pitch) Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. (Youth Soccer Night,...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

It's a comedy open mic, at the same place, on the same day at an earlier time, and with a new updated format! Each comedian who signs up in advance gets 4 minutes or you can show up and put your name in the hat which are pulled randomly every five comics and only get...

Mat Kearney brings the Headlights Home Tour to Steelhouse Omaha on Sept. 17. Steinza opens the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50 and are available through Ticketmaster.

Rilo Kiley plays Sept. 17 at the Astro Amphitheater. Tickets are currently sold out.

Anime NebrasKon 2025 is Oct. 17-19 at the Mid-America Center. Anime NebrasKon (aka NebKon) is a Japanese Animation and pop culture convention. Adult tickets start at $53; children tickets need to be bought in person and are $15-$20 for a single day ticket and $40 for at three-day ticket.

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

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.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales are held every Thursday and the first & third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Swanson Library. There are thousands of books, covering every genre, with the lowest prices in town, including mysteries, thrillers, romance, westerns, non-fiction, children’s,...

"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...

The temporary exhibition, "Made In The Plains," is at Joslyn Art Museum from June 7 through Sept. 28 (the exhibit's run was extended by one week; its original end date was Sept. 21). It features new and recent work by 20 artists from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. This is a ticketed exhibition but there...

"Beyond the Finishing Point" showcases Jun Kaneko’s collaborative drawings with 3-year-old Ana Citrin. The exhibit runs through Oct. 8. The collection reveals what happens when mastery meets uninhibited expression. The series emerged from Kaneko’s fundamental artistic question – How do you know when a work is finished? – explored during his tenure as Head of Ceramics...

The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s activities. There’s also usually live music. There is metered parking...

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

Castle & Cathedral District Art Walk is held on the third Thursday of the month in the Joslyn Castle neighborhood along 40th Street, between Dodge and Cuming Streets. Visit Cathedral Arts Project Omaha, Cali Commons, Joslyn Castle & Gardens and the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association for art, food and fun.

North 24th Street Business Improvement District Awards & Recognitions kick off the night at 5 p.m. at Revive Center, 2402 Lizzie Robinson Ave., where you can also sign in, grab your trolley tickets, tour book and passport. Return to the welcome center with your completed passport, after visiting all the venues, to claim your special...

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

An Improv Theme and Variations Show: Every day is a national holiday for something … and a reason for festivities and revelry! Join us for this party-filled improv show, as rotating groups of talented local improvisors commemorate the special occasions of each unique performance day! Will they celebrate National Folding Laundry Day? National First Love...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

Come watch BRATFALL every third Thursday of the month at 8pm with one of their special (brat) friends! This showcases the best and most upcoming improvisers in the scene! Free for Backline alumni and students.

Simon Joyner and The Nervous Stars play at the Waiting Room Lounge on Sept. 18. Simon Joyner is a singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska. He's been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels including: Team Love, Jagjaguwar, Sing Eunuchs!, Catsup Plate, One-Hour, Shrimper, Brinkman, Secretly Canadian, and Unread.

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

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.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...

The temporary exhibition, "Made In The Plains," is at Joslyn Art Museum from June 7 through Sept. 28 (the exhibit's run was extended by one week; its original end date was Sept. 21). It features new and recent work by 20 artists from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. This is a ticketed exhibition but there...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

The City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with local veteran and military organizations, will host a POW/MIA Memorial Ceremony in conjunction with the dedication of the Blue Star Memorial on Sept. 19 at Memorial Park. The event will honor and remember all U.S. military service members who were prisoners of war or are...

"Beyond the Finishing Point" showcases Jun Kaneko’s collaborative drawings with 3-year-old Ana Citrin. The exhibit runs through Oct. 8. The collection reveals what happens when mastery meets uninhibited expression. The series emerged from Kaneko’s fundamental artistic question – How do you know when a work is finished? – explored during his tenure as Head of Ceramics...

The Gifford Park Community Farmers Market is held on Friday evenings from June 6 to Sept. 26, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 520 N. 33rd St. There is a beer garden, entertainment, and typically a food truck there.  

German-American Society celebrates Oktoberfest on Sept. 19 & 20. The family-friendly celebration includes German cuisine, beers, traditional dancing, and entertainment.  Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule

Flannel Fridays is a new event at Nelson Produce Farm, featuring live music, line dancing & lessons, fire pits with s’mores & hot dogs, seasonal mocktails, and interactive activities. Included with admission.

Heartwood Park has the weekend Friday Night Bites & Beats program, featuring live music, food trucks and lawn games. Schedule:

Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment presents "Junior Masters," a juried youth art exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of regional students, is on display from July 25 through Sept. 27. Opening Reception is July 25 at 6:30 p.m. with remarks at 7 p.m. The Exhibit will be open FREE to the public from July 25 -...

Omaha Mavericks Women's Volleyball play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's their 2025 Season:

The Rose presents "Dragons Love Tacos The Musical" Sept. 5-21. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Every child attending Opening Night, Sept. 5, will receive a free waffle cone "taco" from December's Co. Synopsis: The only thing dragons love more than parties are...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!  Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Curated by ConcernedApe, "Symphony of Seasons" features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game, and a screen above the stage playing gameplay footage plus original content created exclusively for this tour.  Concert-goers can look forward to hearing the game's most cherished songs as they watch their farm grow throughout the seasons...

The River City Rode will be held Sept. 19 and 20 in downtown Omaha. Ticket start at $47.50.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents "Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show" from Sept. 12-28. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for students. Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 22. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by...

Popcorn Productions presents "Dangerous Curves" at Mahoney State Park's theater from Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Rick Reckless, handsome sprint car driver, has developed an automobile that is so fast he is certain to win the...

The Backline's hottest new improv show asks Omaha's most influential people to share some of the juiciest details from some of their wildest stories. Then a team of Backline's best improvisers create scenes based off these stories on the spot. Get ready to learn a little and laugh a lot. If you are familiar with...

The dance electronic experience Bop To The Top is Sept. 19 at Steelhouse Omaha. Bop To The Top is a celebration of Disney Channel playing "High School Musical," "Hannah Montana," "Camp Rock," "The Cheetah Girls," "Lemonade Mouth," and more songs from your favorite Disney stars. Night includes: Tickets are general admission.

The Midwest's BEST stand up comedians all jam-packed in to one hour of fast-paced live comedy like nothing else you'll find in Omaha. 11 comedians that could each headline their own show all in just over an hour. Now that we have a FULL BAR, we will have a special shot deal for folks looking to...

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. 

The Gretna Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from June 7 through Oct. 4, along McKenna Avenue. The hours of the market are 8 a.m. to noon.  

The Bellevue Farmers Market runs May 31 through Sept. 20 at Washington Park in Bellevue, Neb. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

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.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...

The temporary exhibition, "Made In The Plains," is at Joslyn Art Museum from June 7 through Sept. 28 (the exhibit's run was extended by one week; its original end date was Sept. 21). It features new and recent work by 20 artists from Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. This is a ticketed exhibition but there...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

Gifford Farm's Fall Festival features activities like hayrides and hands-on farm fun. Admission is $6, cash or check only.

Omaha Poké Fest is Sept. 20 and 21 at Embassy Suites Omaha La Vista Hotel. There will be vendors of Pokémon, Pokémon Funko, Comics, Magic, Sports Cards, as well as Pokémon character appearances, special guests, DJ, face painting, balloon artists, and much more. There will be giveaways every hour.

Pixie's Pony Tales will bring a real-life unicorn to the store for kids to meet, pet, and take pictures with.

Wellness In The Park features a rotating schedule of free instructor-lead wellness classes at Heartwood Park. Schedule:

The Rose presents "Dragons Love Tacos The Musical" Sept. 5-21. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Every child attending Opening Night, Sept. 5, will receive a free waffle cone "taco" from December's Co. Synopsis: The only thing dragons love more than parties are...

Beardoberfest is Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales. Willie Dogs will be there, and activities include beer poking and a stein-holding competition.

Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment presents "Junior Masters," a juried youth art exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of regional students, is on display from July 25 through Sept. 27. Opening Reception is July 25 at 6:30 p.m. with remarks at 7 p.m. The Exhibit will be open FREE to the public from July 25 -...

German-American Society celebrates Oktoberfest on Sept. 19 & 20. The family-friendly celebration includes German cuisine, beers, traditional dancing, and entertainment.  Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule

"Beyond the Finishing Point" showcases Jun Kaneko’s collaborative drawings with 3-year-old Ana Citrin. The exhibit runs through Oct. 8. The collection reveals what happens when mastery meets uninhibited expression. The series emerged from Kaneko’s fundamental artistic question – How do you know when a work is finished? – explored during his tenure as Head of Ceramics...

Omaha Mavericks Women's Volleyball play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's their 2025 Season:

The House of Afros, Capes & Curls celebrates 10 years of Game Nights on Sept. 20, as well as the launch of "The Book of Wonder."

The Sixth Annual JAWtoberfest is Sept. 20 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Jukes Ale Works.

Supper Club Series: Fuel the Future is Sept. 20 at No More Empty Pots Rooftop Garden. Tickets go on sale Aug. 18. The Supper Club Series is an intentional gathering of individuals that showcases the talent of local food entrepreneurs. Every event has a unique theme curated for a festive evening featuring a three-course local...

Falconwood Park will host Fright Night Movies, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and movies starting at dusk. Food trucks will be on site, as well as concessions. Schedule:

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

Fontenelle Forest's Fall Equinox Celebration is a family-friendly event taking place at Camp Brewster. There will be a short, guided hike to search for signs of seasonal changes in the Forest. After the hike, there will be a family-friendly craft to celebrate the equinox. The night ends with a bonfire and s'mores. Dress accordingly.  Pre-registration...

A fast-paced improv competition with plenty of (voluntary) audience participation featuring the areas top improv comedians as well as some starry-eyed up-and-comers ready to face their comedic destiny. This show is best for folks who are ready to have fun and be loud, and it is best for folks who are celebrating an event like...

The Red Clay Strays bring their Get Right Tour to Astro Amphitheater on Sept. 20. Michael Marcagi opens the show. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The River City Rode will be held Sept. 19 and 20 in downtown Omaha. Ticket start at $47.50.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents "Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show" from Sept. 12-28. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for students. Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 22. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by...

Popcorn Productions presents "Dangerous Curves" at Mahoney State Park's theater from Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Rick Reckless, handsome sprint car driver, has developed an automobile that is so fast he is certain to win the...

Ozark Mountain Daredevils are playing at the Steelhouse Omaha on Sept. 20. Tickets start at $39. Doors open at 7 p.m.

This standup competition features a series of standup comedians getting a wrench thrown into their sets after they've hit the stage. Challenges will be written on a piece of paper before the show, then when they get on stage to perform they'll pull one from a hat and have to include it into their sets....

Join us for a late night of great standup featuring US Veterans Nathan Brewer and some of our favorite local comics! Hosted by Toddilocks and also featuring Terrance Gawith and Miles Busby! We have a full bar and the best room to see comedy in Nebraska! Veterans can also use promo code USVETERAN for 10%...

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...

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

The temporary exhibition, "My Wild Backyard," shows how an ordinary backyard is full of life during all four seasons. Mimic critters by digging, tunneling, scrambling, and flying through a variety of habitats and learn how life changes with the weather.

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.

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30. Celebrate fall at Nelson Produce Farm with more than 35 pumpkin varieties (all $8 and under), family-friendly attractions, and festive activities. Our Fall Festival runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 30 and includes hayrack rides, corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, U-Pick Garden, coffee shop...

"La Calavera Catrina" is on display at Lauritzen Gardens through Nov. 8. Discover the rich history and iconography of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), through eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures by Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero. An elegant female skeleton and an icon of...

"Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity" is presented at Kiewit Lumiarium from May 18 through Sept. 21, inviting visitors of all ages to explore fundamental concepts of biomimicry through hands-on design challenges, illustrating the creative innovations of nature and how they continue to inform scientific advances. The bilingual traveling exhibit reveals how plants and animals use...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

Omaha Poké Fest is Sept. 20 and 21 at Embassy Suites Omaha La Vista Hotel. There will be vendors of Pokémon, Pokémon Funko, Comics, Magic, Sports Cards, as well as Pokémon character appearances, special guests, DJ, face painting, balloon artists, and much more. There will be giveaways every hour.

The Infusion: 10th Annual Bloody Mary Mix Off supports the Nebraska Bleeding Disorders Community. Tickets start at $39 and includes unlimited Bloody Mary samples from every competitor, brunch, entertainment, and tokens to vote for your favorite Bloody and Garnish. Designated Driver tickets are available.

Heartwood Park has a different interactive group event each Sunday morning. Schedule

"Beyond the Finishing Point" showcases Jun Kaneko’s collaborative drawings with 3-year-old Ana Citrin. The exhibit runs through Oct. 8. The collection reveals what happens when mastery meets uninhibited expression. The series emerged from Kaneko’s fundamental artistic question – How do you know when a work is finished? – explored during his tenure as Head of Ceramics...

Inspired by Jun Kaneko's collaboration with 3-year-old Ana Citrin, Grown-Up & Me: A Creative Collaboration invites a child and their favorite grown-up to work together and co-create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. But here’s the twist: The child gets to decide when the piece is finished by declaring "all done!" – putting their voice, intuition, and creative...

Bloomwell Autism Therapy and Unity Moves will hold Fall Into Fun on Sept. 21. The inclusive event will include games, snacks, and a chance to win passes to Unity Moves.

The Dundee Hundee is a celebration of 100th anniversary of the opening of the Dundee Theater. On Sept. 20 and 21, there will be screenings of "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back." The Sept. 20 showing is sold out. The film played at the Dundee from July 31 to Sept. 3, 1981 as an anniversary...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Grease" from Sept. 12 through Oct. 12 on the Mainstage. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey | Directed by Vincent Orduña  Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the...

The Rose presents "Dragons Love Tacos The Musical" Sept. 5-21. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Every child attending Opening Night, Sept. 5, will receive a free waffle cone "taco" from December's Co. Synopsis: The only thing dragons love more than parties are...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents "Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show" from Sept. 12-28. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $20 for students. Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 22. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by...

John T. Price, the author of "Goethe's Oak: A Holocaust Story," will discuss and sign the new book on Sept. 21. Brief description of the book: This story began in 2015 during a visit to the Buchenwald Memorial near Weimar, Germany. There, beside tributes to the concentration camp's human victims, sat a large tree stump...

Welcome Fest, hosted by Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement, is held in conjunction with National Welcoming Week, an annual celebration held each September that brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to celebrate and affirm the importance of welcoming everyone in our communities.  This event is a celebration of culture, community, and connection, while learning...

Union Omaha's home matches are held at Werner Park. Here's the 2025 home schedule: Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. (Championship Celebration) Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. (311 Night & $3 Thursday) Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. (Pride Night & Pups at the Pitch) Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. (Youth Soccer Night,...

Creighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball plays their home games at Sokol Arena. Here's the 2025 season schedule for home games:

Mudvayne brings the L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour to Steelhouse Omaha on Sept. 21. Openers are Static-X and Vended. Doors open at 6 p.m. General Admission floor tickets start at $77.95.

Popcorn Productions presents "Dangerous Curves" at Mahoney State Park's theater from Aug. 29 through Oct. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. For tickets, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Rick Reckless, handsome sprint car driver, has developed an automobile that is so fast he is certain to win the...