Events Calendar & Seasonal Guides

Visit Omaha Events Calendar

Website: https://www.visitomaha.com/events/
Address: 306 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 444‑7762
Hours: Visitor Center hours vary. The online calendar is available 24/7.
The city’s official event calendar with festivals, sports, live music, exhibits, and family fun. Filter by date or category to plan your week.

The RiverFront Events Calendar

Website: https://theriverfrontomaha.com/events/
Address: 900 Farnam St, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 599‑6565
Hours: Parks open daily 5 am–11 pm. Office Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm.
Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis & Clark Landing host free concerts, fitness classes, family movies, and seasonal celebrations.

Joslyn Art Museum

Website: https://joslyn.org/
Address: 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342‑3300
Hours: Tue–Sun 10 am–4 pm. Late until 8 pm Wed and Thu. Closed Mon.
Free general admission and a lively schedule of exhibitions, talks, and studio programs. Check the calendar for openings and classes.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Website: https://www.omahazoo.com/special-events
Address: 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: (402) 733‑8401
Hours: Typically 9 am–5 pm. Buildings and grounds close one hour after gates.
One of the nation’s top zoos with after‑hours events, seasonal experiences, and members‑only nights. Always check the events page for special dates.

Lauritzen Gardens

Website: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/
Address: 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 346‑4002
Hours: Mon–Tue 9 am–8 pm. Wed–Sun 9 am–5 pm.
Botanical shows, plant sales, outdoor concerts, and family programs in a beautiful riverside setting.

The Durham Museum

Website: https://durhammuseum.org/
Address: 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: (402) 444‑5071
Hours: Sun 12–4 pm. Mon 10 am–4 pm. Tue 10 am–8 pm. Wed–Sat 10 am–4 pm.
Housed in historic Union Station with rotating exhibits and frequent member events, lectures, and family days.

Omaha Children’s Museum

Website: https://ocm.org/
Address: 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342‑6164
Hours: Tue–Fri 9 am–4 pm. Sat–Sun 9 am–5 pm. Closed Mon and major holidays.
Hands‑on exhibits, themed weekends, and special events that keep families coming back.

Ticket Omaha

Website: https://www.ticketomaha.com/
Address: 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 345‑0606
Hours: Mon–Fri 12 pm–5 pm. Box office opens 90 minutes before shows.
Official ticketing for Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center, plus events at Steelhouse Omaha.

Orpheum Theater

Website: https://o-pa.org/visit-our-venues/orpheum/
Address: 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 345‑0606
Hours: Box office assistance via Ticket Omaha Mon–Fri 12 pm–5 pm. Opens 90 minutes before events.
A historic downtown venue for Broadway tours, comedians, and concerts.

Holland Performing Arts Center

Website: https://o-pa.org/visit-our-venues/holland/
Address: 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 345‑0606
Hours: Ticket Omaha Mon–Fri 12 pm–5 pm. Opens 90 minutes before events.
Home to Omaha Performing Arts and Omaha Symphony performances with an active year‑round calendar.

Steelhouse Omaha

Website: https://steelhouseomaha.com/
Address: 1100 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 345‑0606
Hours: Ticket Omaha Mon–Fri 12 pm–5 pm. Box office opens 90 minutes before events.
A modern live‑music venue booked with national tours, comedy, and special events.

CHI Health Center Omaha

Website: https://chihealthcenteromaha.com/
Address: 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 341‑1500
Hours: Box office Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Extended on event days.
Arena and convention center for major concerts, Creighton basketball, volleyball, and touring shows.

Baxter Arena

Website: https://www.baxterarena.com/
Address: 2425–2427 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106
Phone: (402) 554‑MAVS (6287)
Hours: Box office hours vary. Typical office hours Mon–Fri.
UNO’s arena hosts hockey, basketball, tournaments, and community events.

Seasonal Guides: Omaha’s Signature Events

Men’s College World Series

Website: https://cwsomaha.com/ and https://www.ncaa.com/championships/baseball/d1/future-info
Address: Charles Schwab Field Omaha, 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: See NCAA and venue websites
Hours: Game times vary.
College baseball’s championship takes over the city each June. In 2025, first games ran June 13 with finals June 21–22 or 23 depending on outcomes.

Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing

Website: https://midtowncrossing.com/things-to-do/events/jazz-on-the-green/
Address: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Phone: (402) 345‑0606
Hours: Thursdays in summer. Park opens 5 pm. Music 7:30 pm.
Free outdoor jazz series presented by Omaha Performing Arts. Pack chairs and a picnic.

Holiday Lights Festival

Website: https://www.holidaylightsfestival.org/
Address: Downtown Omaha at The RiverFront and surrounding areas
Phone: See website
Hours: Nightly lights late November through New Year’s Day.
Downtown glows with light displays, family events, and charitable drives each holiday season.

Maha Festival

Website: https://mahafestival.com/
Address: 725 N 14th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: See website
Hours: Weekend schedule varies by year.
Omaha’s independent music and discovery festival featuring national acts and local talent.

Cinco de Mayo 

Website: https://www.cdmomaha.com/
Address: 2323 L St, Omaha, NE 68107
Phone: See website
Hours: Parade, concerts, carnival, and vendors across a three‑day weekend each May.
One of the Midwest’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in historic South Omaha.

Omaha Farmers Market

Website: https://omahafarmersmarket.com/old-market/
Address: Old Market at 11th & Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: See website
Hours: Saturdays, roughly early May through mid‑October, 8 am–12:30 pm.
Local produce, baked goods, flowers, and crafts. Also look for Sunday markets in Aksarben Village.

The RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration

Website: https://www.omahasymphony.org/concerts/the-riverfront-fourth-of-july-celebration-featuring-the-omaha-symphony
Address: Gene Leahy Mall, 1302 Farnam on the Mall, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: See website
Hours: Evening concert on July 4.
A free, family‑friendly symphony performance under the stars in the heart of downtown.