"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.

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

"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...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

The Monday Night Market is a monthly farmers market and makers market held in Olde Towne Elkhorn. In addition to shopping vendors, there will be live music, food pop-ups, and family activities. The season runs from April to October. The Fall Festival is on Sept. 29. The April 28th event was postposed to May 5.

Leonid & Friends has the almost uncanny ability emulate the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago in their shows. Having had their videos published on the official website of Chicago, and now with over one million followers across social media platforms, the 11-piece band is looking to bring their mind-blowing show around the...

"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.

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

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...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

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...

Marshall Ganz, PhD, is Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. His lecture will outline how ordinary people can work together to turn the resources they have into the power they need to achieve real social, political, and institutional change Ganz is one of the world's...

Omaha Performing Arts presents "The Outsiders" from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 at the Orpheum Theater. It's the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Performances are Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Step into 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where...

EXTC performs on Sept. 30 at Reverb Lounge. Doors open at 7 p.m., and show starts at 8. Following 80 successful dates across North America between 2022 and 2024 on four different runs, EXTC are returning to the United States and Canada in 2025 under the booking management of MoonJune Music for two extended North American tours: the first...

Father John Misty is at The Atro on Sept. 30. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8. General admission floor tickets start at $58, and reserved seating starts at $81.

"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 Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

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...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

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...

Omaha Performing Arts presents "The Outsiders" from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 at the Orpheum Theater. It's the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Performances are Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Step into 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where...

The Sword with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol, Pink Fuzz are at The Waiting Room Lounge on Oct. 1. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8.

"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 Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

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...

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

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,...

"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...

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:

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

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...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

Omaha Performing Arts presents "The Outsiders" from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 at the Orpheum Theater. It's the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Performances are Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Step into 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where...

The ARENA has been Omaha's No. 1 Improv Competition for 13 years! Pitting together two2 improv teams to find out which group is the best. Every first and fourth Thursdays at 8 p.m.! Whichever team wins the votes of the audience comes back the next time to face a new Challenging team, each getting 20...

Randall King is at The Slowdown on Oct. 2. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8. David Lewis opens. General Admission tickets are $25.95 and Balcony Reserved is $49.95. A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s...

"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 Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

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...

Meditation Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays at the southeast corner of Standing Bear Lake. Use the 132nd Street and Himebaugh Avenue parking lot. Minimum age for the class is 10 years old. Bring a towel, a pillow to sit on (optional), comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and a jacket or a blanket to keep warm.

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

Each Friday, head to The Riverfront to meet animals from Scatter Joy Acres. Meet the animals at the 11th Street Promenade east of the Performance Pavilion.

"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...

Park naturalists at Platte River State Park will host beginner astronomy activities Fridays in October. Make a constellation, use a star chart to identify seasonal stars, examine a moon globe and compare it to the moon you see in the sky and more. Use what you learn late at night as the stars become visible....

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.

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship will be held over the course of several days at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Schedule:

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...

Glow Up At The Union is a one-night only neighborhood dance party celebrating a new chapter for The Union. There will be games, food, dancing, and community.

"Inside The Jury Room" is the opening night event unveiling of the newest sculptures in The RiverFront Sculpture Garden, featuring an engaging panel discussion that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the public art selection process. The program features a diverse group of jurors – artists, curators, and civic leaders – who were tasked with reviewing...

Test your "Twilight" knowledge on Oct. 3 at Myrtle & Cypress inside the Omaha Conservatory of Music. Teams of three to four people can compete. Open to all ages. Prizes will be awarded.

Elkhorn Shores presents Camp Fear & Nightmare Theatre featuring family fun nights on Thursdays and Fridays, and thriller nights on Saturdays. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m./dusk. Food trucks will be located in the parking lot or bring your own. 2025 schedule:

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...

Stories After Dark: Scary Stories is a free literary event for ages 19+. Prepare a 5-8 minute story about your experience and come share with the crowd. Walk-ups are permitted if time allows, but storytellers are encouraged to register in advance. Storyteller Ground Rules:

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...

UNO Mavericks Men's Hockey play their home games at Baxter Arena. Here's the 25-26 home season schedule:

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...

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...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

Omaha Performing Arts presents "The Outsiders" from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 at the Orpheum Theater. It's the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Performances are Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Step into 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where...

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard hosts Friday Night Movies on select Fridays in the fall. Movies will begin at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket. No outside food or drinks are allowed. 2025 schedule:

Hear ye, hear ye! In King Louie's Court, we are all royalty!  Treat yourself to the Midwest-Touring team that the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards are calling "Outstandingly Nominated!" Winners of the Backline Annual Improv Duo Competition 1 years in a row, King Louie brings the same playful energy they teach in their dynamic workshops...

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.  

"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 Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

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...

Celebrating the history, people and culture of Japan, the Omaha Sister Cities Association and Lauritzen Gardens are honored to present the Japanese Ambience Festival. Festival features include: origami, calligraphy, koinobori, ikebana and bonsai demonstrations and food tastings. Special performances include: taiko drumming, koto music, and martial arts demonstrations. Join us to salute our sister city of Shizuoka, Japan, and...

"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...

Meditation Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays at the southeast corner of Standing Bear Lake. Use the 132nd Street and Himebaugh Avenue parking lot. Minimum age for the class is 10 years old. Bring a towel, a pillow to sit on (optional), comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and a jacket or a blanket to keep warm.

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,...

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 Fourth Annual FallFest, hosted by Omaha Parks and Recreation, is Oct. 4. The free event includes nature hikes, crafts, s’mores, archery, yard games, and more.

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

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...

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...

Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour is an annual event held at working studios and other local attractions. More than 20 local and national clay artists will be featured. The tour is a free, self-guided tour consisting of four stops. It's an open house-style event, where you can shop and meet the makers. 2025 stops:

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

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.

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

"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 Performing Arts presents "The Outsiders" from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 at the Orpheum Theater. It's the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Performances are Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Step into 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where...

Big Brain Toys will host a petting zoo on Oct. 4 including a pony, alpacas, rabbits, chickens, babydoll sheep, guinea pigs, and more.

Nelson Produce Farm will host screenings of family-friendly films outdoors this fall. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy pre-show crafts, games and photo ops. There will be pizza and snacks available for purchase. Upcoming films:

Elkhorn Shores presents Camp Fear & Nightmare Theatre featuring family fun nights on Thursdays and Fridays, and thriller nights on Saturdays. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m./dusk. Food trucks will be located in the parking lot or bring your own. 2025 schedule:

It's dark, cold, and wet...outside. Come join us in the safety of a room with no windows for a night of fun and laughter as Tornado Warning and Backline Cinematic Universe help you forget about your worries! These two teams will put on fast-paced improv acts that will be sure to drown out those sirens!!...

The Haunted Theatre Show: Nine Lives is Oct. 4 at the 40th Street Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. with three featured magicians roaming the theater performing close-up magic until 7:45 p.m. The stage show starts at 8 p.m. and features six magicians. Milena Baron hosts. Enjoy sorcery, mind reading, sleight of hand, and maybe...

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...

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...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

The Broken Magic Comedy Hour is a standup comedy series brought to you by founding OK Party Member and national touring stand up comic Zach Peterson. Featuring some of the best stand up comics in the Midwest and beyond, The BMCH is a professionally run stand up show that will have you coming back for...

Comedy After Dark is Omaha’s longest running comedy series for a reason! The first Saturday of each month you can catch this uncensored, unapologetic, wild ride of a Stand Up Comedy showcase. Brought to you by savvy veterans of the local comedy scene (Chuck & Bill Comedy) and their misfit associates. Expect BIG laughs and COLD...

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 Pumpkin Harvest Festival from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2. They're open until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Special events during the festival:

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey...

Cobweb Castle is the not-so-scary seasonal exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum. There's usually a maze, black light play, and castle to explore. It's included with museum admission.

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...

Celebrating the history, people and culture of Japan, the Omaha Sister Cities Association and Lauritzen Gardens are honored to present the Japanese Ambience Festival. Festival features include: origami, calligraphy, koinobori, ikebana and bonsai demonstrations and food tastings. Special performances include: taiko drumming, koto music, and martial arts demonstrations. Join us to salute our sister city of Shizuoka, Japan, and...

"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...

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...

Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour is an annual event held at working studios and other local attractions. More than 20 local and national clay artists will be featured. The tour is a free, self-guided tour consisting of four stops. It's an open house-style event, where you can shop and meet the makers. 2025 stops:

Woofstock is a dog-focused event at Turner Park. Activities include a pop-up dog park for all sizes and breeds, local vendors with pet-themed offerings, “Pet and Play” with local rescues, outdoor yard games, Dog Costume Parade at noon, and “Pawsport” BINGO.

The Great Pumpkin Roundup runs through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The farm has recreated a real Old West ghost town where spirits of the past are alive and well. Take a tour of the ghost town, hide out in the huge tree house, or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted...

Family Rendezvous at Platte River State Park’s Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Education Complex features Participants will be allowed to bring their personal muzzle-loaders to sight-in before the fall hunting season. Food will be available for purchase. All activities are FREE with a valid Nebraska state park vehicle entry permit.

Skatefest Omaha's 2025 season of free events include live music, local art, food trucks, and vendors. Schedule: May 4 from noon to 6 p.m. - Seymour Smith Park, 6802 Harrison St. July 13 - Roberts Skate Park from noon to 6 p.m. (itinerary) Oct. 5 - Broadway Skate Park

The Durham Museum presents the temporary exhibition "Hockey: Faster Than Ever" from Oct. 4 through Jan. 11, 2026. The exhibit is an interactive exploration of the history, science and culture of the “coolest” sport in the world, revealing the science, technology and innovation fueling every heart-pounding moment. It shows how science drives hockey’s speed, power and...

"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...

Biscuit will visit Omaha Public Library branches this fall for a special story time. Schedule:

Pirates might be reduced to a Halloween costume for some people, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. She will talk about her career during "National Geographic Live: A Pirate's Life." Adventure with her on an assignment to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how piracy shaped the Roman...

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...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "What The Constitution Means To  Me " by Heidi Schreck from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 28, the show is at 6 p.m.; on Oct. 5 it's at 2 and 6 p.m., and on Oct 12, it's at 2 p.m. The ASL...

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,...

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship will be held over the course of several days at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Schedule:

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...