Omaha summers are full of farmers markets, concerts in the park, baseball, festivals, and finding a place to exercise outside in the sunshine. In addition to being your local experts in real estate, we also know a thing or two about local events, and summer in Omaha is an especially good time. We have rounded up a few of our favorite activities!
Summer Concerts
- Tempo of Twilight Outdoor Concert Series
When: Every Thursday in June
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lauritzen Gardens
Cost: $15 (free for garden members)
Pack up your favorite snacks and beverages, grab your blankets and chairs, and head to Lauritzen Gardens Thursday nights in June for their outdoor concert series!
- Live on the Lawn Summer Concert Series
When: Every Friday, July 8 – August 5
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Zorinsky Lake Park
Cost: Free
Live music in a park? Count us in. Enjoy a family-friendly night at Zorinsky Lake Park with local bands, food trucks, adult beverages, and giveaways!
- Memorial Park Concert – Sheryl Crow
When: Friday, July 22
Time: 5:45 – 11 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park
Cost: Free
Enjoy free live music and a firework show from a nine-time Grammy award recipient, Sheryl Crow!
- Saturday’s at Stinson Concert Series
When: Every Saturday, May 28 – August 27
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Stinson Park in Aksarben Village
Cost: Free
Spend your Saturday nights at Stinson Park this summer! On top of live music there will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists and more!
Festivals
- Omaha Summer Arts Festival
When: Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12
Time: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Aksarben Village
Cost: Free
Art, music, pop-ups, and food! You wont want to miss out on the Annual Art Festival this summer.
Can’t make it to the art festival? Take an art tour around the city on a self-guided public art tour. Click here to learn more!
Game Day at Millwork Commons!
When: Friday, June 17 through Wednesday, June 29
Time: TBD
Location: Millwork Commons
Cost: Free
Hey baseball fans! Head over to Millwork Commons during the College World Series. Enjoy entertainment, food trucks, and more! - Omaha Freedom Festival
When: Saturday, June 18
Time: 12 – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Malcolm X Outside Event Plaza
Cost: $0 – $90
Enjoy free and fun family activities at this year’s Omaha Freedom Festival! There is fun for the whole family with bike giveaways, carnival games, entertainment and more!
- 13th Annual Polish Festival
When: Saturday, June 18
Time: 12 – 11 p.m.
Location: Crescent Moon Ale House
Cost: $2 – $5 cover
Celebrate the great heritage of South Omaha at the Annual Polish Festival. Enjoy Delicious food, an outdoor beer garden, and live music all day!
- Omaha Jazz Festival
When: Friday, June 24
Time: 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Location: Stinson Park
Cost: $35 – $42
Grab your lawn chair and enjoy some food and drinks while listening to Grammy award-winning jazz guitarist, Norman Brown, along with some other amazing jazz performers!
- Viva Santa Lucia Italian Festival
When: Tuesday, July 21 – Friday, July 24
Location: 10th & William
More details to come.
- Shakespeare on the Green
When: Friday, June 23 – Sunday, July 17
Time: 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Greenwood Park
Cost: Free
One of Omaha’s most popular events, Shakespeare on the Green! Enjoy the offering of free Shakespearean drama fun for the whole family!
- Maha Music Festival
When: Friday, July 29 – Saturday, July 30
Time: 5 – 9:30 p.m., 1 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Stinson Park
Cost: General Admission starts at $35
Maha Music Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Omaha! You won’t want to miss out on this year’s headliners!
- Benson Days
When: Saturday, July 30 – Sunday, July 31
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 6001 Maple Street, Omaha, NE
Cost: Free
Celebrate all things Benson during Benson Days! Enjoy art, entertainment, food, vintage goods and more!
Fitness
- Glowga at the Orchard
When: Saturday, June 18
Time: 8:45 – 10:15 p.m.
Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Cost: $25
A unique yoga experience, featuring a pre-yoga cocktail hour and glowsticks to elevate your yoga practice.
- Fitness on the Plaza at Rockbrook Village
When: Saturday Mornings, June 11 – June 25
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Under the pavilion in Rockbrook Village
Cost: Free
Spend your Saturday mornings in June enjoying a free workout at Rockbrook Village!
- The Ranch Taco Ride-Run
When: Every Thursday all Summer
Time: Evening
Location: Off West Papio Trail 48th & Cornhusker (Bellevue Barry Farm)
Cost: Free
Hop on your bike and hit the trails. The Ranch Taco Ride-Run leads you to live music, a full-service bar, and of course, tacos.
- The Wabash Trail Taco Ride
When: Every Thursday all Summer
Time: Riders generally start between 4 – 6 p.m.
Location: Wabash Trail in Council Bluffs
Cost: Free
Get yourself on a weekly taco ride rotation and hit the Wabash Trail in Council Bluffs. The scenic route is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills. Halfway through the ride stop at Margaritaville, and end with dinner at Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steakhouse.
- Yoga in the Park
When: Sundays, June 5 – July 31
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Turner Park
Cost: Free
Grab your mat and water, and end your weekends this summer with yoga in the park! Each session is led by certified yoga instructors from Genesis Health Club.
- Wednesday Workouts, presented by Methodist Health System
When: Wednesdays, May 18 – August 17
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Turner Park
Cost: Free
Pump your week up with a midweek workout at Turner Park! Workout types vary week to week, hit a Zumba, kickboxing or Pilates class, there are plenty of versatile options!
Markets
- Sole Summit Nebraska
When: Friday, June 24
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: The Living Room
Cost: Free
Sole Summit is Nebraska’s newest sneaker event! Head to the Living Room in the Mastercraft building, and visit some of the best vendors in the area to buy, sell, and trade sneakers and vintage.
- Night Market
When: Friday, June 24
Time: 6 – 10 p.m.
Location: Turner Park
Cost: Free
Check out the vendor village, listen to live music and entertainment, enjoy outdoor games, and grab some food and drinks at the Night Market!
- Melanin Market
When: Saturday, June 25
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Millwork Commons
Cost: Free
The Melanin Market provides an opportunity for you to support minority-owned businesses, celebrate one another’s success and encourage collaboration. The event will feature food, music, shopping, and more!
Be sure to check out all of the local farmers markets this summer!
Bellevue Farmers Market
When: Thursdays and Saturday’s through October
Time: 3 – 7 p.m. (Thursdays), 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Saturdays)
- Gifford Park Neighborhood Market
When: Fridays through September
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: Based in Gifford Park
- Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben
When: Sundays through October 16
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Aksarben Village
- Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: Saturdays through October 15
Time: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Old Market
- Papillion Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays through August 24
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: Papillion City Park
- Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: Saturdays through October 2
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Village Pointe
Did you know that we now offer event management services? “All Things Real Estate” means neighborhoods and spaces that are alive with excellent events and programming, and PJ Morgan Event Management meets a unique need by combining our years of real estate experience with an exemplary team of event professionals ready to serve you. To stay in the know about events planned by our team, follow our PJ Morgan Event Management Facebook page!
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