Activities – Omaha NE Things To Do

Activities

Omaha offers vibrant arts, outdoor escapes, lively markets, and family-friendly fun year‑round — a perfect blend of urban energy and Midwestern charm.

Entertainment

Holland Performing Arts Center

1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102
+1 402‑345‑0606
For more information, visit: Omaha Performing Arts

Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 +1 402‑345‑0606 For more information, visit: Omaha Performing Arts
Steelhouse Omaha
1100 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102 +1 402‑345‑0606 For more information, visit: Steelhouse Omaha

FESTIVALS

Maha Music Festival

(Held at Stinson Park / UNO / Riverfront areas)

For more information, visit: Maha Festival

Omaha Summer Arts Festival

(Downtown/Old Market area)

For more information, visit: Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Taste of Omaha
(Heartland of America Park / downtown) — For more information, visit: Taste of Omaha

LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS

Lake Cunningham & Campground

North central Omaha, NE
+1 402‑302‑2227
For more information, visit: Explore the C (Lake Cunningham)

N.P. Dodge Memorial Park & Campground
11001 John J. Pershing Drive, Omaha, NE +1 402‑345‑2200 For more information, visit: Omaha Parks & Recreation
West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Campground
(Near Omaha / Lincoln, NE) +1 402‑885‑6134 For more information, visit: West Omaha KOA

Family Fun

Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
3701 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68107 +1 402‑362‑5424 For more information, visit: Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 +1 402‑345‑0215 For more information, visit: Omaha Children’s Museum
Durham Museum
801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68108 +1 402‑345‑1701 For more information, visit: The Durham Museum

GOLF & TENNIS

Tiburon Golf Club
16449 Clubhouse Drive, Omaha, NE +1 402‑361‑0000 For more information, visit: Tiburon Golf Club
Champions Run Golf Course
12425 W Maple Road, Omaha, NE +1 402‑345‑0210 For more information, visit: Champions Run Golf Course
Benson Park Tennis Courts
6008 Maple Street, Omaha, NE +1 402‑345‑0650 For more information, visit: Omaha Parks & Recreation

FARMERS MARKET

Omaha Farmers Market — Old Market
11th & Jackson Streets, Omaha, NE +1 402‑345‑5401 For more information, visit: Omaha Farmers Market
Omaha Farmers Market — Aksarben Village
67th & Mercy Road, Omaha, NE +1 402‑345‑5401 For more information, visit: Omaha Farmers Market
Night Market at Midtown Crossing
Turner Park, 31st & Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE — For more information, visit: Midtown Crossing events

EVENTS WHAT'S HAPPENING

Omaha Youth Sports Leagues Kick Off Fall Season

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 The fall sports season in Omaha got underway with local youth soccer and flag football games at Maguire Field. Hundreds of children participated in the events, which...

Omaha Investigates Suspicious Package at UNO’s Dodge Campus

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 Omaha police responded to a suspicious package at the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Dodge Campus, resulting in temporary evacuations. Authorities confirmed the package was harmless, likely a...

Mid-States Poker Tour Introduces Global Ranking System in Omaha

October 5, 2025

Omaha, Nebraska, October 5, 2025 The Mid-States Poker Tour launched a new world ranking system during an Omaha event, aimed at enhancing player prestige. Local pro Jake Long became the first...

Omaha Hosts Live Taping of Popular Quiz Show

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 Omaha welcomed a full house at the Holland Performing Arts Center for a live quiz show taping, featuring humorous interactions between the host and celebrities discussing absurd...

Omaha’s Haunted Attractions Surge in Popularity This Fall

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 Omaha’s haunted attractions, including Fort Atkinson ruins, Platte River bridges, and an old asylum in Lincoln County, are seeing a surge in visitors this fall. This seasonal...

Omaha Conference Wraps Up with Focus on AI for Businesses

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 The Heartland Developers Conference in Omaha concluded with a strong emphasis on AI readiness for businesses. Over 500 attendees explored tools to enhance efficiency, ethical AI implementation,...

Omaha Triumph: Infant Overcomes Rare Cancer and Returns Home

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 In a heartwarming milestone, local infant Emma, diagnosed with rare neuroblastoma at birth, has been discharged from Children’s Hospital in Omaha after months of intensive treatment. Emma...

Omaha Prepares for the First Supermoon Event

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 Omaha is buzzing with anticipation as residents prepare to witness the first supermoon of 2025 tonight. With ideal viewing conditions predicted by local astronomers, the community is...

Omaha 5K Run Raises Funds for Children’s Health

October 5, 2025

Omaha, October 5, 2025 The Run With a Heart 5K in Omaha attracted hundreds of participants and raised over $10,000 for children’s heart health and cancer research. Local runner Sarah Thompson...

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