We love where we live and love our local events that happen in and around the Omaha Metro in the summertime. We put together a list of things to look forward to this summer!
Local Farmers Market
Explore the vibrant farmers’ market scene and indulge in fresh produce and goods from all over the city. Here are some market options:
Aksarben Village Farmer’s Market
When: Every Sunday through October 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Aksarben Village
Bellevue Farmers Market
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (June 3rd through September 16)
Location: 2001 Franklin Street, Bellevue, NE
Council Bluffs Farmers Market
When: Every Thursday, May through September, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 1st Avenue & Bayliss Park
Friday Night Market at Midtown Crossing
When: Last Friday of each month May-August 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: Midtown Crossing
Gifford Park Community Farmers Market
When: Every Friday, June through September, 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: 520 N. 33rd Street
Gretna Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday, June 3 through October 28, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Along McKenna Avenue
Old Market Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday, May through mid-October, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: 11th and Jackson
Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: 168th & Dodge, Omaha
Live Music
Savor the sounds of summer with free live music events. Grab a lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy these concerts:
Jazz on the Green
When: Every Thursday, July 6 – August 10, preshow beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Turner Park, Midtown Crossing
Cost: Free
Live on the Lawn
When: Fridays in July, 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Gene Leahy Mall
Cost: Free
Memorial Park Concert
When: Friday, June 30, Starting at 6:30
Location: Memorial Park
Cost: Free
Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series
When: Every Friday June – August, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Rockbrook Village
Cost: Free
Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series
When: Every Saturday through August, 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: Stinson Park
Cost: Free
Tempo of Twilight Outdoor Series
When: June 20, July 11, 18, and 25, August 1, 15, and 29, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Lauritzen Gardens
Cost: Admission fee
Vibes Summer Concert Series
When: Thursdays starting June 15 through August 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Village Pointe
Cost: Free
Festivals and Neighborhood Events
We love a good excuse to celebrate something! From first Fridays celebrating neighborhoods to balloon festivals, there’s lots of fun to make your summer memorable.
Benson First Friday
When: Every first Friday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Location: Benson
Cost: Free
First Friday the Old Market
When: Every first Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Omaha’s Old Market
Maha Music Festival
When: July 28-July 29
Location: Stinson Park
Cost: General Admission starts at $60
Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival
When: August 18-August 19
Location: Ta Ha Zuka Park, Elkhorn
Cost: Tickets start at $17
Omaha’s Greek Festival
When: Friday, August 19, 5 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 19, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: On the corner of Park Avenue and St Mary’s
Cost: Adults: $5, Kids 12 and under: Free
Omaha Summer Arts Festival
When: Friday, June 9: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 10: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 11: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: On the corner of Park Avenue and St. Mary’s
Ribstock BBQ Festival
When: July 22, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: The Granary, 7401 Main Street, Ralson
Cost: $7
Santa Lucia Italian Festival
When: August 3-6
Location: 10th and William, Little Italy Neighborhood
Street Food Tour
When: Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Midtown Crossing
Cost: Free
Taste of Blackstone
When: Saturday, July 8
Location: Blackstone District
Cost: Free
Other Outdoor Fun
There’s so much happening all summer long. From the College World Series to outdoor movies, there is always something fun to do.
College World Series at Millwork Commons
When: Friday, June 16 to Saturday, June 18, 12 to 11 p.m.
Location: Kros Strain
Cost: Free
Bootcamp at the Gene Leahy Mall
When: Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Gene Leahy Mall
Cost: Free
Doga at Omaha Dog Bar
When: First Saturday of the Month through September, 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Omaha Dog Bar
Cost: Humans $15, Dogs $5
Falconwood Park Drive-In
When: Starting in May
Location: 905 Allied Rd, Bellevue, Nebraska
Cost: Free
Flix at the Chef
When: Saturday, July 8, Saturday, August 12, and Saturday, September 9, Movies begin at dusk
Location: Behind Dairy Chef in Elkhorn
Cost: Free
Late Nights at the Zoo
When: Select Thursdays May through August, 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Henry Doorly Zoo
Cost: Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium Members: $15 online, $20 at the door
Non-Members: $25 online, $30 at the door
We hope you have an awesome summer! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with everything we’re doing this year!
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