Your Guide To Things To Do In Omaha On Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Omaha. Most years, you can expect at least one parade, one fun run, and a lot of concerts and exhibit openings. Here’s what planned for Memorial Day Weekend 2026!

UPDATE: This post was first published in 2022 and has been updated in May 2026 with current dates and new events. To have your Memorial Day Weekend event added, please email Kim (at) ohmyomaha (dot) com.

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Traditionally, Memorial Day events are held on Monday. This year, there are some held earlier, including one held on the Thursday before Memorial Day.

The list below contains events not just related to the holiday, but other events and things to do from Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25, 2026.

Top events on Memorial Day Weekend in Omaha

Many activities on Memorial Day Weekend are one-day-only events, but not all of them. Here are some of the unique events and things to do over Memorial Day Weekend this year.

Free things to do

La Vista’s annual Hometown Heroes ceremony is an early event. It will be on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at Reflections Plaza in Central Park, 7890 Central Park Plaza.
Hoff Fourth Friday is Friday, May 22, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
“The Wall That Heals” at Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. This is a Vietnam War Memorial replica.
America’s Wall of Honor: Memorial Tribute Weekend is Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St. The free event Includes a special “welcome home” to Vietnam Veterans, a look at “America the Beautiful” and the salute to Armed Forces and first responders.
World’s Largest American Flag Unfurling & Drone Show is Friday, May 22, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Park.
Veteran Grave Flag Placement is Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m., Prospect Hill Cemetery, 21901 W. Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb. Volunteers will place flags on veterans’ graves at the cemetery behind Reichmuth Mortuary. Refreshments will be served afterward.
Collective For Hope’s 28th Annual Remembrance Day is Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miller’s Landing, 151 Freedom Park Road. The free gathering is for all ages to honor and remember the important death-losses in their lives. Families and youth will have access to creative activities, a marketplace dedicated to grief-support and memorial, a ceremony of names of deceased loved ones, a memory tent to write notes on the remembrance banner, yoga sessions, and sound bathing sessions. Food trucks will be on site with items for purchase.
Memorial Weekend Fantail Grill is Saturday, May 23, from noon to 1 p.m. at Freedom Park. There will be free food and refreshments.
Memorial Park Ceremony in Omaha will be on Monday, May 25, starting at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast until 9:30 a.m. Skydivers arrive at 9:50 a.m. and the main ceremony follows, which will include military reenactors, the “Flanders Field of Flags,” the national “Remembering Our Fallen” memorial and other military exhibits.
American Legion Post No. 211 Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony is Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn, Neb. The Elkhorn South High School Band will perform and West Point graduate Russ Quimby will serve as guest speaker. Bring lawn chairs. In case of bad weather, the event will be held indoors at Reichmuth Mortuary. Refreshments will be served.
The Memorial Day Program at Peterson Park in Gretna, Neb., is Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m.. A free-will offering lunch will follow the program through 12:30 p.m.
Ralston’s Memorial Day Tribute is on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at the Town Square Gazebo. Stick around after for coffee and donuts.
The Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, will have its Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the Assembly Area next to the U.S. flag in the center of the cemetery. Allow plenty of time to find parking and bring a folding chair. If it is a hot sunny day, you should also bring water and sunscreen.

Things to do with the kids

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Story Walk is at Gene Leahy Mall. It’s free to do, too!
DIY Summer Slime on Friday at 11 a.m. at Learning Express. This is a free activity, too.
Beats & Bites Farmers Market is Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Heartwood Park
Whatever’s Clever Family-Friendly Improv Comedy Show is Friday at 7 p.m. at Blackstone Theater.
Family Skate Hours are Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. at Moylan Tranquility Ice Plex.
Milkweed Matters is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kiewit Luminarium. It’s included with museum admission.
Family Wild Edible Walk is Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hitchcock Nature Center. Must pre-register.
Omaha Beef plays Colorado Spartans on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
Union Omaha plays Chattanooga on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Morrison Stadium.
Film Streams Forever Young Series features “Oliver and Company” on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. at Film Streams Dundee.
Family Fun: Taco Time Cooking Class is Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sur La Table. Must pre-register.
Sunday Matinees at the Museum featuring “Cinderella” is Sunday at 1 p.m. at The Durham Museum. It’s included with museum admission.
Military Appreciation Night at Falconwood Drive-In featuring “Forrest Gump” is Sunday at dusk. Military receive free popcorn with ID.

Concerts over Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Rock The C featuring Surfin’ Safari is Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Cunningham
Archspire play Friday at 7 p.m. at The Waiting Room
80s Kid with Shannon Curtis play Saturday at 8 p.m. at Reverb Lounge
Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series featuring High Heel is Saturday at 7 p.m. at Stinson Park. FREE
The Zooeys play Saturday at 8 p.m. at Slowdown
A Tribute to: Chris Brown & Usher Raymond is Saturday at 10 p.m. at Secret Park Lounge
Omaha Symphony presents The Texas Tenors on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Holland Center
Cultus Black plays on Sunday at 8 p.m. at Reverb Lounge

Live Theater and Comedy on Memorial Day Weekend

Summer Melodramas at the theater at Mahoney State Park. The shows are “Witch of Waverly Wood,” “Pelican Pete’s Amazing Feat,” and “Showdown at Sundown” presented by Popcorn Productions.
Tiffany Haddish performs Friday at 7 and 9:45 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. at Funny Bone Comedy Club
“Vagina Monologues” presented by SNAP! Productions at Ghost Light Theatre
“A Chorus Line” at BLUEBARN Theatre SOLD OUT (but you can try to get on the wait list)
“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!” presented by Chanticleer Community Theater at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center