"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

The Wildflower Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 4-30. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include:

The Apple & Cider Festival is Sept. 4-30 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Enjoy sweet cider or hard cider (for ages 21+), live festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, free photo ops, butterfly releases, flower picking, and limited-time food specials. Special events: Included with admission. Labor Day Weekend tickets are 50% off when purchased...

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...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

Spend your Monday evenings outdoors with your dog at Leashes at Lauritzen, a weekly dog-friendly event at Lauritzen Gardens. From May 4 through September 14, guests and their canine companions are invited to explore the garden’s 100 acres together from 5 to 8 p.m. Water stations will be available throughout the garden to keep dogs...

North Omaha Music & Arts hosts free weekly jazz sessions with a house band followed by an open session where all jazz musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to bring their art into the NOMA space to sharpen and shed their abilities and ideas together!

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

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

The Wildflower Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 4-30. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include:

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Fest is their signature fall festival from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Wander through the farm where over 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons. Fall foods to purchase include homemade pies & caramel apples, hot apple cider donuts, and apple...

The Apple & Cider Festival is Sept. 4-30 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Enjoy sweet cider or hard cider (for ages 21+), live festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, free photo ops, butterfly releases, flower picking, and limited-time food specials. Special events: Included with admission. Labor Day Weekend tickets are 50% off when purchased...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

The Sensory Yard, part of the Common Senses Festival, is at KANEKO Sept. 13–27. Presented by The Holland Foundation, The Sensory Yard invites you into a world built for exploration without expectation. Blending sensory architecture, participatory art, and immersive storytelling, the installation offers a series of thoughtfully designed spaces, each with its own invitation to...

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

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

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

Comedian Ilana Glazer is at Steelhouse Omaha on Sept. 15. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7. This is a 15+ event.

PWP Wrestlerama is Sept. 15 at The Waiting Room Lounge. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8. This is an all-ages event.

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

The Wildflower Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 4-30. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include:

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Fest is their signature fall festival from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Wander through the farm where over 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons. Fall foods to purchase include homemade pies & caramel apples, hot apple cider donuts, and apple...

The Apple & Cider Festival is Sept. 4-30 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Enjoy sweet cider or hard cider (for ages 21+), live festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, free photo ops, butterfly releases, flower picking, and limited-time food specials. Special events: Included with admission. Labor Day Weekend tickets are 50% off when purchased...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Great Pumpkin Round-Up (the not-scary stuff during the daytime) runs from Sept. 12 through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. Visit the farm's Old West ghost town, where kids can hide out in a huge tree house or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted house. Play area feature a fun barn, slides,...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

The Sensory Yard, part of the Common Senses Festival, is at KANEKO Sept. 13–27. Presented by The Holland Foundation, The Sensory Yard invites you into a world built for exploration without expectation. Blending sensory architecture, participatory art, and immersive storytelling, the installation offers a series of thoughtfully designed spaces, each with its own invitation to...

Union Omaha plays all their home matches at Morrison Stadium at Creighton University. 2026 Schedule:

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

Once Upon A Time At The Castle is a free storytelling event outdoors (indoors if weather is inclement) with Omaha Public Library and Papio NRD. It's best suited for kids ages 2 to 8. It's held on the third Wednesday of the month through September.

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

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...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

The Wildflower Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 4-30. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include:

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Fest is their signature fall festival from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Wander through the farm where over 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons. Fall foods to purchase include homemade pies & caramel apples, hot apple cider donuts, and apple...

The Apple & Cider Festival is Sept. 4-30 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Enjoy sweet cider or hard cider (for ages 21+), live festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, free photo ops, butterfly releases, flower picking, and limited-time food specials. Special events: Included with admission. Labor Day Weekend tickets are 50% off when purchased...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Great Pumpkin Round-Up (the not-scary stuff during the daytime) runs from Sept. 12 through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. Visit the farm's Old West ghost town, where kids can hide out in a huge tree house or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted house. Play area feature a fun barn, slides,...

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,...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

The Sensory Yard, part of the Common Senses Festival, is at KANEKO Sept. 13–27. Presented by The Holland Foundation, The Sensory Yard invites you into a world built for exploration without expectation. Blending sensory architecture, participatory art, and immersive storytelling, the installation offers a series of thoughtfully designed spaces, each with its own invitation to...

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

Pageturners Lounge will have a rare, all-ages event on Sept. 17: A pop-up record store day with Numero Group. It's open to all ages from noon to 5 p.m., and then 21+ after 5 p.m.

"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...

The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s...

Bring the entire family every third Thursday in the Joslyn Castle neighborhood along 40th Street, between Dodge and Cuming Streets. District partners Cathedral Arts Project Omaha, Cali Commons, Joslyn Castle & Gardens, and the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association, open their venues for an evening of art, food, and fun.

Free concerts are held monthly at Ralston's Town Square from 6 to 8 p.m.. 2026 schedule:

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

Croctoberfest is an after-hours event for people ages 21 and older on Sept. 17 and 24 at Omaha's zoo. Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Zoo with seasonal brews, festive food, live entertainment, and after-hours access to Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night, where you'll come face-to-face with more than 10 incredible crocodilians, including the zoo's nine-alligator family.

Comedian Marcus D. Wiley is at The Funny Bone on Sept. 17. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; show starts at 7. Wiley released his third hour special, “Marriage Is Major Surgery,” which was executive produced by Ali Siddiq and is available on YouTube. The special went viral and received over 3 million views to date....

Omaha Community Playhouse stages "Come From Away" Sept. 11 through Oct. 11. Synopsis: When the world stops, a small town opens its doors. The inspiring true story of 7,000 strangers from around the globe stranded in Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, proving community can become home when humanity leads the way.

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

Chanticleer Community Theater presents “The Wizard of Oz” Sept. 17-27 at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition" is a 60-minute stage adaptation of the 1939 film, designed for young performers. It follows Dorothy Gale...

Folk singer Niko Moon brings the Back To My Roots Tour to The Astro on Sept. 17. Blake Proehl opens the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.; shows starts at 8. Tickets available via Ticketmaster.

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

The Wildflower Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 4-30. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include:

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Fest is their signature fall festival from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Wander through the farm where over 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons. Fall foods to purchase include homemade pies & caramel apples, hot apple cider donuts, and apple...

The Apple & Cider Festival is Sept. 4-30 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Enjoy sweet cider or hard cider (for ages 21+), live festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, free photo ops, butterfly releases, flower picking, and limited-time food specials. Special events: Included with admission. Labor Day Weekend tickets are 50% off when purchased...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Great Pumpkin Round-Up (the not-scary stuff during the daytime) runs from Sept. 12 through Oct. 31 at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. Visit the farm's Old West ghost town, where kids can hide out in a huge tree house or creep through the Ranch of Terror haunted house. Play area feature a fun barn, slides,...

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...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

The Sensory Yard, part of the Common Senses Festival, is at KANEKO Sept. 13–27. Presented by The Holland Foundation, The Sensory Yard invites you into a world built for exploration without expectation. Blending sensory architecture, participatory art, and immersive storytelling, the installation offers a series of thoughtfully designed spaces, each with its own invitation to...

"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...

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

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.

The Beats & Bites Farmers Market is held Friday evenings from mid-May to mid-September at Heartwood Par. The inaugural 2026 season begins May 15 and runs through Sept. 25. In addition to produce, shop handmade goods from local makers at the Made in Omaha weekly pop-up shop and listen to live music.

The local farmer's market in Gifford Park is held on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. The season ends Sept. 25.

German Day-Oktoberfest is Sept. 18 and 19 at the German-American Society. There will be German food and beer, as well as live entertainment.

“Just Ask” is on stage at The Rose Sept. 11-27. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Special events: Synopsis: As a diverse group of kids gathers to create a community garden, they learn about one another’s abilities, challenges, and strengths. Guided by Sonia,...

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 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...

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!

Creighton University's Volleyball team plays their home games at DJ Sokol Arena. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. 2026-27 season:

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

The seventh annual Comedy Night is Sept. 18 at River's Edge Pavilion. Due to the nature of stand-up comedy, this event is intended for adults 18 and older. This event is free. Comedian Lineup: Some chairs will be available on the River's Edge Pavilion patio, but lawn chairs and blankets are also welcome. Arrive early...

Omaha Community Playhouse stages "Come From Away" Sept. 11 through Oct. 11. Synopsis: When the world stops, a small town opens its doors. The inspiring true story of 7,000 strangers from around the globe stranded in Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, proving community can become home when humanity leads the way.

The River City Rodeo is Sept. 18 & 19 at the CHI Health Center Omaha. Both nights will include all seven rodeo events including steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding.

Popcorn Productions presents "Choo-Choo Chicanery" by John Burkhart from Aug. 28 through Oct. 10 at the theater inside Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Barton Balderdash is attempting to gain control of the Elkhorn...

“Pat Hazell’s Permanent Record” is Sept. 18 at The Arts Center at IWCC. From Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell comes his newest one-man comedy about facing the past and forging the future. A permanent record holds your deepest secrets that could dramatically impact your life. Hazell hilariously uncovers his own permanent record in this confessional night...

SNAP! Productions presents “The Elephant Man” at Ghost Light Theatre Sept. 11-27. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. (Sept. 20 is ASL performance). Industry Night performance is Monday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: "Elephant Man" is a period drama that tells the story of Joseph Merrick, known...

“Cry-Baby The Musical” is Sept. 18 through Oct. 4 at Bellevue Little Theatre. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: It's 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore. He's a bad boy with a good cause: Truth, justice...

Chanticleer Community Theater presents “The Wizard of Oz” Sept. 17-27 at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition" is a 60-minute stage adaptation of the 1939 film, designed for young performers. It follows Dorothy Gale...

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 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...

Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. Typically, there is a mix of vendors each week at the market. Early in the season, you’ll find plants and seedlings for sale, as well as baked goods, handmade items, and condiments...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Bluegrass & BBQ is at Vala's on Saturdays from Sept. 12-26. Head to Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse for Vala’s signature BBQ and a weekend of down-home Bluegrass from top local bands.

The Bennington Farmers Market is held bi-weekly Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Centennial Park from June 6 and runs through Sept. 26. They’ll have Petting Zoo Days in Downtown Bennington on July 25, Aug. 22, and Sept. 26. Admission for the Petting Zoo is $3, and a cup of food is $1.

The Wildflower Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Sept. 4-30. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include:

Nelson Produce Farm's Fall Fest is their signature fall festival from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. Wander through the farm where over 40 varieties of pumpkins stretch across golden fields as well as a corn maze and fruit cannons. Fall foods to purchase include homemade pies & caramel apples, hot apple cider donuts, and apple...

The Apple & Cider Festival is Sept. 4-30 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Enjoy sweet cider or hard cider (for ages 21+), live festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, free photo ops, butterfly releases, flower picking, and limited-time food specials. Special events: Included with admission. Labor Day Weekend tickets are 50% off when purchased...

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Unwind and find your flow in the company of playful, adoptable cats during Cat Yoga at Felius. This gentle class is perfect for all skill levels, combining relaxation and fun. Kids ages 12+ are welcome. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat!

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. 2026 Schedule:

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

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,...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

Heartwood Kids Club is a free weekly program filled with hands-on fun designed especially for children ages 4–8. Activities can include crafts, demonstrations, creative projects or interactive experiences. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Schedule

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Plantapalooza is a biannual gathering that brings together local plant vendors, artisans, and houseplant enthusiasts for a day filled with beautiful plants, unique accessories, and meaningful connections.

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Common Senses Festival (which is Sept. 13-27) to host an exhibition inspired by this year's preferred interest theme: Trains. "One-Track Mind" photography exhibition is on display Aug. 29 through Oct. 4. Acclaimed photographer Blair Bunting brings the beauty, power and artistry of American freight rail to life in...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...