"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...

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...

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:

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 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...

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...

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.

Fruition: Something More: The Final Tour is at the Reverb Lounge on Sept. 29. Carriers will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. More than 15 years together, building a grassroots audience with stacked vocal harmonies and collaborative, song-driven Americana, Fruition is American roots music at its broadest and...

"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:

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 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...

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 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....

Catsclaw plays Sept. 30 at The Waiting Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7. Lghtbrngr, NeoSol, and SightRot open the show.

Comedian Chris Munch brings the Mother's Favorite Tour to The Funny Bone on Sept. 30. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and show starts at 7. There is a two-item minimum purchase per person. Must be 21+ Munch is a multi-talented actor, comedian, and writer. For over 20 years he has been performing in front of...

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...

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 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....

Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Special events during that time include Witches Night Out Oct. 2-4 and Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30 & 31.

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,...

"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...

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 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....

Kipp's Not So Spooky Halloween experience has daytime and evening events throughout October. Glow After Dark runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. p.m. every day in October. Families can enjoy: Neon Halloween lighting and glowing décor, Halloween music, a self-guided Glow Scavenger Hunt, Halloween crafts, and a candy treat upon exit. Costumes are encouraged. It's...

Monthly Nights at The Joslyn events are evenings for art immersion. Come out for art talks, art making, special programs, and tasty food and drinks (for purchase). Upcoming themes:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's volleyball team plays their home games at Baxter Arena. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Their 2026 schedule is:

The Power of Us: Rock the Resistance is Oct. 1 at The Admiral. The all-ages event is a night about protecting democracy, advocating for our rights and the power of community. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Performers include QUiLT, Jeni Grouws, The Mynabirds (solo), Mariachi Femenil Tecalitlan USA, and DJ Birdie. Stop by ACLU of...

"My Hero Academia In Concert" is Oct. 1 at the Orpheum Theater. The show brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life. From Deku’s first steps to the series’ most thrilling battles, this live concert experience immerses fans in the anime’s full eight-season journey like never before! On stage, a 15-piece live band performs Yuki...

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:

“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...

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is on stage Oct. 1-11 at UNO Theatre. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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...

The Fall Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 2-Nov. 1. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include: Fall Kickoff Weekend

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 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....

Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Special events during that time include Witches Night Out Oct. 2-4 and Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30 & 31.

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...

"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...

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...

Midwest Lit Fest is Oct. 2 and 3 at various branches of the Omaha Public Library. This event celebrates reading, storytelling, and creativity, designed to inspire young minds to explore their own voices through art and writing. Children in grades K-8 are invited to interactive sessions with authors and illustrators. The goal is to help...

Junkstock is Oct. 2-4 & Oct. 9-11 at Sycamore Farm in Waterloo, Neb. Hours are Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Early Bird gets in at 9 a.m.), Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junkstock features vendors & makers, themed photo ops, food trucks, live...

Every first Friday from August to October, enjoy activities at The Riverfront. There will be activities and local food trucks. 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....

Oktoberfest is Oct. 2-4 at The Granary. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. There will be Germany food, craft beer, live music, and games. Families are welcome.

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Omaha during the First Friday Art Walk, a free monthly self-guided gallery tour showcasing local and regional talent. From contemporary installations to fine art and sculpture, each participating gallery offers something unique to discover. Enjoy extended hours, meet the artists, and explore exhibitions in the heart of Omaha’s historic and...

Fizz to the Future, a pop-up experience with themed drinks and food specials at Fizzy's Fountain and Liquors, runs from Oct. 2 through Nov. 1. On opening night, the Delorean Time Machine will be on view from 5 to 7 p.m.

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 Artist Market is Dec. 5 at Benson Theatre from 6...

Platte River Art Show is Oct. 2-4 at the Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park. Hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. (Wine & Cheese Reception), Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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...

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:

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:

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.

"Evil Dead: The Musical" is staged at Omaha Community Playhouse Oct. 2 through Nov. 8. Synopsis: A scream-worthy cult classic! A weekend getaway turns into outrageous chaos when friends face the supernatural. Beneath the splatter lies a story of loyalty, survival, and standing together when everything falls apart.

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...

“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...

“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...

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” is on stage Oct. 1-11 at UNO Theatre. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Chance The Rapper brings his Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour to Stir Cove on Oct. 2. La Reezy opens the show. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Tickets are General Admission only. Stir Concert Cove is an All Ages Venue, but anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult age 18...

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...

All Home Depot locations have a free Kids Workshop on the first Saturday of every month (while supplies last). Registration is required. Upcoming workshops:

The 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes 5K is Oct. 3 at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. The family-friendly charity 5K supports Make-A-Wish Nebraska. Registration includes a race shirt, snacks, and refreshments.

The Fall Festival at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 2-Nov. 1. There will be live music, foam parties, face painting and hair tinsel. Highlights include: Fall Kickoff Weekend

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 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...

"Wicked Plants" is on display Oct. 3-31 at Lauritzen Gardens. Discover the dark side of nature in this fascinating exhibit showcasing some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom. While many plants nurture and sustain life, others have evolved surprising, and sometimes sinister, ways to survive. Discover living specimens that poison, paralyze, puncture,...

"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....

Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Oct. 1 through Nov. 1 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Special events during that time include Witches Night Out Oct. 2-4 and Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 30 & 31.

Junkstock is Oct. 2-4 & Oct. 9-11 at Sycamore Farm in Waterloo, Neb. Hours are Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Early Bird gets in at 9 a.m.), Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junkstock features vendors & makers, themed photo ops, food trucks, live...

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:

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. 2026 Schedule:

"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...

Platte River Art Show is Oct. 2-4 at the Kiewit Lodge at Mahoney State Park. Hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. (Wine & Cheese Reception), Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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...

Celebrate the beauty of autumn and immerse yourself in Japanese culture during the annual Japanese Ambience Festival at Lauritzen Gardens on Oct. 3 and 4. Hosted in partnership with the Omaha Sister Cities Association, the festival honors the longstanding friendship between Omaha and Shizuoka, Japan, marked by the gift of the historic Sunpu Castle Gate....

Oktoberfest is Oct. 2-4 at The Granary. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday. There will be Germany food, craft beer, live music, and games. Families are welcome.

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,...

Midwest Lit Fest is Oct. 2 and 3 at various branches of the Omaha Public Library. This event celebrates reading, storytelling, and creativity, designed to inspire young minds to explore their own voices through art and writing. Children in grades K-8 are invited to interactive sessions with authors and illustrators. The goal is to help...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

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.