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The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha

For more seasonal events and things to do in Omaha, check out the Ultimate Halloween & Fall Festival Guide 2024. Up-to-the-minute concert information and local theater information are available in separate guides.





Event Series Stargazing at Neale Woods

Stargazing at Neale Woods

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

Can you find Canis Major in the night sky? What about Orion? Gemini? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods Nature Reserve to enjoy some constellations! Fontenelle Forest partners with the Omaha Astronomical Society to bring Stargazing Events that include a brief night hike followed by viewing constellations and stars with scopes. Cost …

Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing Event

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

Fontenelle Forest is hosting a Perseids Meteor shower viewing at Neale Woods. This annual meteor shower is renowned for producing some of the brightest shooting stars. The event will begin with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, stargaze together and watch for shooting stars while …

Family Butterfly Walk

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

This will be a guided walk at an easy pace on trails with easy to moderate terrain led by long-time volunteer and nature enthusiast, Bob Fuchs. Explore areas where butterflies are likely to be found and will try to catch and release some. Cost is $5 for Fontenelle Forest Members and $15 for non-members. Please …

Event Series Stargazing at Neale Woods

Stargazing at Neale Woods

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

Can you find Canis Major in the night sky? What about Orion? Gemini? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods Nature Reserve to enjoy some constellations! Fontenelle Forest partners with the Omaha Astronomical Society to bring Stargazing Events that include a brief night hike followed by viewing constellations and stars with scopes. Cost …

Winter Tracking

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

What does a white-tailed deer hoof print look like? What about a raccoon or mouse track? Discover animal tracking and other evidence of wildlife during Winter Tacking at Neale Woods Nature Reserve! This program will consist of a 1.5-hour hike through the various habitats of Neale Woods in search of animal tracks. This event is $10 …

Event Series Stargazing at Neale Woods

Stargazing at Neale Woods

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

Can you find Canis Major in the night sky? What about Orion? Gemini? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods Nature Reserve to enjoy some constellations! Fontenelle Forest partners with the Omaha Astronomical Society to bring Stargazing Events that include a brief night hike followed by viewing constellations and stars with scopes. Cost …

Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

Experience the thrill of watching the Geminid Meteor shower at Neale Woods. This annual meteor shower is renowned for being a product of an asteroid. The event will begin with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, the group will stargaze together and watch for shooting …

$15

Spring Stargazing

Neale Woods 14323 Edith Marie Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

Can you find Canes Venatici in the night sky? What about Virgo? Centaurus? Crux? Learn how to find these and other celestial bodies at Fontenelle Forest's Spring Stargazing Event at Neale Woods. This warm evening event will feature a brief, moderate hike to start, then lead into learning constellations and stargazing. Program fee is $5 …

$5 – $15