"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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

The New Pornographers bring The Former Site Of Tour to Omaha on Sept. 21. The indie rock band has released nine studio albums, including their classic debut "Mass Romantic" and their 2023 album "Continue as a Guest." The band’s new album, "The Former Site Of," was released in March 2026 featuring the single “Votive."

"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...

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....

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...

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

Bilmuri brings the Kinda Hard Tour to Steelhouse Omaha on Sept. 22. Knuckle Puck and Novlists will open. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

89.7 The River Presents The Format and The Get Up Kids on Sept. 22 at Slowdown. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. This is an all ages show. The Format will donate $1 from every ticket sold to help fight food insecurity, support marginalized communities and fund local animal shelters.

"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...

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....

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...

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

The Fishing Workshop, hosted by the Papillion Mayor's Youth Leadership Council and Nebraska Game & Parks, is Sept. 23 at Halleck Park Duck Pond. The free workshop is open to all ages.

Creighton University's Theatre Department presents “The Trojan Women” at Creighton University’s Lied Education Center for the Arts from Sept. 23-27. Recommended for ages 13+. Content Disclosure: Haze and fog effects, flashing lights, depiction of infanticide, references to sexual assault, and themes of loss and violence Synopsis: In the wake of their devastating defeat, the women...

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...

Yacht Rock Revue is Sept. 23 at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Tickets are 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...

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 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....

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...

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....

"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...

Falconwood Fright Nights is an outdoor movie series at Falconwood Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and movie starts at dusk. This season's movies:

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.

The Omaha Comedy Festival is Sept. 24-27. There will be shows and workshops each day. Featured performers include Carter Deems, Harrison Greenbaum, and Aida Osman. Venues include Mercury, The Green Room, Cumbia, Block 16, The Backline Comedy Theatre, Local Art Plug, Cattle Call, The Peregrine, The Reading Room, and Bob’s Grill & Cafe. The Standup...

Creighton University's Theatre Department presents “The Trojan Women” at Creighton University’s Lied Education Center for the Arts from Sept. 23-27. Recommended for ages 13+. Content Disclosure: Haze and fog effects, flashing lights, depiction of infanticide, references to sexual assault, and themes of loss and violence Synopsis: In the wake of their devastating defeat, the women...

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...

"NPR Presents Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" on Sept. 24 at the Orpheum Theater. During this live event, host Peter Sagal and scorekeeper Alzo Slade lead a rotating panel of comedians, writers, listener contestants, and a surprise celebrity guest through a fast-paced review of the week’s news. 

“Rise: Songs of Resistance and Resilience” is at BLUEBARN Theatre from Sept. 24-Oct. 18. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., except on the Oct. 18th performance, which will be at 6 p.m. There is no show on Sunday, Sept. 27. Synopsis: Jimi Hendrix said, “Music doesn’t lie. If...

"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...

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....

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 Omaha Comedy Festival is Sept. 24-27. There will be shows and workshops each day. Featured performers include Carter Deems, Harrison Greenbaum, and Aida Osman. Venues include Mercury, The Green Room, Cumbia, Block 16, The Backline Comedy Theatre, Local Art Plug, Cattle Call, The Peregrine, The Reading Room, and Bob’s Grill & Cafe. The Standup...

Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly evening event at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Expect a pop-up restaurant, live music, open galleries and studios, and more.

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

The 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.

The Book Fair at Found + Flora is Sept. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A flyer with an order is available in person to shop early like it's 1990.

“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,...

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!

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:

Creighton University's Theatre Department presents “The Trojan Women” at Creighton University’s Lied Education Center for the Arts from Sept. 23-27. Recommended for ages 13+. Content Disclosure: Haze and fog effects, flashing lights, depiction of infanticide, references to sexual assault, and themes of loss and violence Synopsis: In the wake of their devastating defeat, the women...

Camp Fear and Nightmare Theater Movie Nights are Fridays and Saturdays at Elkhorn Shores. Family movies are shown on Fridays and adult movies are on Saturdays. Pricing is based on type of campsite with views of the screen. A $5 park pass is required for everyone age 5 and older entering the event lawn. Themes:

The Omaha Lancers play all their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Their 2026-2027 seasons schedule is:

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.

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...

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...

“Rise: Songs of Resistance and Resilience” is at BLUEBARN Theatre from Sept. 24-Oct. 18. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., except on the Oct. 18th performance, which will be at 6 p.m. There is no show on Sunday, Sept. 27. Synopsis: Jimi Hendrix said, “Music doesn’t lie. If...

Comedian Zach Rushing brings the Redneck Logic Tour to The Admiral on Sept. 25. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30. Spanning more than 75 shows with sellouts nationwide, Rushing’s taking over the country one city at a time. Beyond comedy, he's is also the owner and CEO of Triple B Outdoors,...

Modest Mouse plays at The Astro on Sept. 25. Robber Robber opens the show. General Admission and Reserved Seating tickets are available. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

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...

The City of La Vista hosts Pancakes in the Park featuring The Pancake Man on Oct. 10 at Central Park Clubhouse. The free breakfast includes hot coffee and juice.

"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:

Cobweb Castle is open Sept. 26 through Nov. 1 at Omaha Children's Museum. Explore the exhibit with a castle maze, discover black-light play, and wander through delightfully spooky (but never too scary) surprises around every corner. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

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 Papillion Area Historical Society and Papillion Public Library host Fall for Papillion on Sept. 26. Take a step back in time to the late 1800s and experience Papillion’s early history through hands-on activities, old-fashioned games, and fun for the whole family. Activities include butter making and laundry to farm chores, old-fashioned races, morse code...

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....

The Book Fair at Found + Flora is Sept. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A flyer with an order is available in person to shop early like it's 1990.

Lawlor's Fall Fan Fest will feature players and mascots autograph opportunities from area teams including Creighton University, UNO, Omaha Supernovas, Lancers and UNL. Kids activities include a face painter, bounce house, and yard games. Food provided by Corner Kick. They're collecting canned for for Food Bank for the Heartland.

The Omaha Comedy Festival is Sept. 24-27. There will be shows and workshops each day. Featured performers include Carter Deems, Harrison Greenbaum, and Aida Osman. Venues include Mercury, The Green Room, Cumbia, Block 16, The Backline Comedy Theatre, Local Art Plug, Cattle Call, The Peregrine, The Reading Room, and Bob’s Grill & Cafe. The Standup...

There will be a FREE pop-up cat cafe at the Waterloo Library on Sept. 26. Felius Cat Cafe & Rescue is bringing cats and will have merch for sale throughout the event. This is a free event open to the public.

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...

"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...

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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

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...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

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...

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,...

Healthy Beginnings: A Molina Maternal Health Fair is Sept. 26 at One-Stop Resource Center. Learn about prenatal and postnatal services, plus get expert advice and tips to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. There’s a special gift for those pregnant in attendance. RSVP at Sophia.quintero@MolinaHealthcare.com.

Fat Brain Toys' Big Play Saturday features a Bunny Rabbit Cuddle Puddle on Sept. 26. The Bunny Lady from Lambert Rabbitry will bring her bunnies. There will be a fenced-off space in the store where kids can play and pet the bunnies, plus, a bunny-themed craft activity.

“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,...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at El Museo Latino and learn about culture, arts, and traditions of Latin America on Sept. 26. Throughout the day, music presentations, dance performances, and hands-on activities will take place, and exhibitions will be open to view. Listen to the sounds of Mariachi los Galleros, enjoy traditional dancing by “Chomari” Ballet...