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Omaha's Best Annual Events
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items From baseball chaos in June to jazz nights under the stars in summer, Omaha has a way of celebrating every season. These are the traditions locals (including me!!) actually look forward to — the ones that make our city feel alive, familiar, and a lit...
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Omaha’s Super Bowl moment. Even if you don’t care about baseball, the energy downtown is wild — food trucks, live music, and sunshine everywhere. Grab a lemonade, walk through Baseball Village, and just soak it all in.
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When Warren Buffett takes over the city. Tens of thousands of shareholders fly in for the weekend, but locals know the real fun is the pop-up shops and crazy deals downtown (See’s Candies, Brooks Running, and more).
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Local restaurants, food trucks, and live music all in one place. It’s basically a “snack your way through Omaha” weekend on the riverfront.
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South Omaha comes alive with parades, food, and live music — such a fun family day. Street tacos, mariachi bands, and the best community vibe.
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Big names, local artists, and all the indie vibes you can handle. It’s downtown Omaha at its coolest — bring sunscreen, sneakers, and your concert energy.
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Free outdoor jazz concerts at Turner Park every Thursday night in summer. Pack a picnic blanket, bring snacks, and let the kids dance while the sun sets. Chill, easy, and such a vibe.
Jazz on the Green
Carnival rides, parades, fireworks, and fair food — the perfect “end of summer” weekend. Family-friendly during the day and fun for adults at night.
September Fest Omaha – Labor Day Salute
Laid-back and wholesome — huge colorful kites, fresh air, and plenty of space for kids to run wild. Great fall photo ops, too.
Heartwood Preserve Kite Festival - Heartwood Omaha
Downtown glows all season — ice skating, hot cocoa, and lights everywhere from Gene Leahy Mall to Midtown Crossing. A must for cozy winter walks.
Holiday Lights Festival - See Omaha Dazzle! November 29 through January 1
Independent films, documentaries, and local creators — it’s a smaller but super creative event that brings in film buffs from all over.
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Downtown Omaha lights up with a huge fireworks show at midnight to ring in the new year. Bundle up, grab cocoa, and watch from The RiverFront or Gene Leahy Mall.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular
The Nebraska Wine & Balloon Festival is one of the Omaha area’s biggest late-summer events — a mix of wine tasting, live music, and hot-air balloon launches that draw both locals and visitors every year.
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September; full, half, and 10k courses through the city.
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