Thursday, September 3
Build Your Modern Onboarding Blueprint
10:00 AM–12:00 PM; check-in begins at 9:30 AM
Catalyst Omaha
4601 Catalyst Court
Omaha, NE 68106
Registration required
A hands-on business workshop for HR leaders covering automated employee onboarding, workflow planning and retention measurement
https://your.omahachamber.org/events/Details/build-your-modern-onboarding-blueprint-a-2-hour-automation-masterclass-for-hr-leaders-1889560?rendermode=print
Nights at The Joslyn — Stories in Art
5:00–8:00 PM
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
Food and drinks cost extra
An evening of gallery activities, artmaking and special programs exploring stories represented through art
https://joslyn.org/events/nights-at-the-joslyn-24
Friday, September 4
LIII Convención Hispana de Alcohólicos Anónimos
11:00 AM–11:00 PM
CHI Health Center Omaha
455 N. 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
The first day of the 53rd Hispanic Alcoholics Anonymous Convention for the United States and Canada
https://chihealthcenteromaha.com/event/liii-convencion-hispana-de-alcoholicos-anonimos
https://www.liiiconvencionhispanausacanada.org
Afro Fest Tech Day
5:00–8:00 PM
The Ashton at Millwork Commons
1229 Millwork Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
Registration requested
Networking, technology exhibits, AI panels and a small-business workshop intended to expand access to technology in African and Afro-diasporic communities
https://afromaha.com/afro-fest-tech-day
La Festa Italiana
6:00–11:00 PM
Il Palazzo
5110 N. 132nd Street
Omaha, NE 68164
Tickets needed
The American Italian Heritage Society’s annual celebration features Italian food, cultural traditions, children’s activities and dancing to The 70’s Band beginning at 8:00 PM.
https://omahaitaly.com/events-bad/la-festa-italiana
Midtown Mix featuring Post Service Collective
6:00–8:00 PM
Turner Park Terrace
3110 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Free
An outdoor neighborhood concert featuring the Omaha funk band Post Service Collective
https://midtowncrossing.com/things-to-do/events
Friday Night Flicks-Zootopia 2
7:30–9:00 PM
Gene Leahy Mall
1001 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
An outdoor family movie night with lawn games, giveaways, food trucks, face painting and free popcorn
https://theriverfrontomaha.com/events
Saturday, September 5
LIII Convención Hispana de Alcohólicos Anónimos — Day Two
7:00 AM–11:00 PM
CHI Health Center Omaha
455 N. 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Registration required
The second day of the Hispanic Alcoholics Anonymous Convention for the United States and Canada
https://chihealthcenteromaha.com/event/liii-convencion-hispana-de-alcoholicos-anonimos
Omaha Farmers Market — Old Market
8:00 AM–12:30 PM
Old Market, 11th and Jackson Streets
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
Approximately 100 vendors offer produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, crafts and prepared foods. SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted.
Monarch Tagging
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lauritzen Gardens, Quinn Oasis and Amphitheater
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE 68108
Included with paid garden admission; free for garden members
Experts from the AAZK Omaha Chapter demonstrate how monarch butterflies are captured, tagged and released for migration research. No advance registration is required.
https://www.facebook.com/LauritzenGardens/posts/1535066155316851
Level Up Job, Housing and Resource Fair
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
Employers, housing organizations and community groups provide hiring opportunities, homeownership guidance, career coaching, financial resources and family activities.
https://www.freedomtainment.com/level-up-job-and-housing-fair
Art-Tastic Saturdays – Stories in Art
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
All-ages art activities include an American Midwest Ballet presentation, gallery sketching, artmaking, an Art Cart and a designated quiet space.
https://joslyn.org/events/art-tastic-saturday-13
Afro Fest Omaha
2:00–10:00 PM
Sonny’s Builders District
724 N. 16th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Tickets needed
A celebration of African and African-diaspora culture featuring music, dance, fashion, food, arts and crafts, a children’s area, technology activities and more than 80 vendors
https://afromaha.com
LOVAM Jazz Festival
4:30–10:00 PM
Turner Park Pavilion
3110 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Free
The 14th annual outdoor jazz festival features Eric Darius, Vincent Ingala and Jessy J.
https://midtowncrossing.com/things-to-do/events
La Festa Italiana -Saturday
5:00–11:00 PM
Il Palazzo
5110 N. 132nd Street
Omaha, NE 68164
Tickets needed
Italian food, cultural activities and family entertainment, with dancing to Taxi Driver beginning at 8:00 PM
https://omahaitaly.com/events-bad/la-festa-italiana
Unity Fest
7:00–11:00 PM
Gene Leahy Mall Pavilion
1001 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Free ticket required; paid VIP option available
Freedomtainment and Casa de la Cultura present music and cultural performances intended to connect Omaha’s neighborhoods and diverse communities.
https://www.freedomtainment.com/unity-fest
Sunday, September 6
LIII Convención Hispana de Alcohólicos Anónimos
7:00 AM–11:59 PM
CHI Health Center Omaha
455 N. 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
Registration information is provided by the convention; the accessible official pages do not publish the fee
The concluding day of the Hispanic Alcoholics Anonymous Convention for the United States and Canada
https://chihealthcenteromaha.com/event/liii-convencion-hispana-de-alcoholicos-anonimos
Omaha Farmers Market- Aksarben Village
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
67th Street and Mercy Road
Omaha, NE 68106
Free
Local produce, foods, plants and specialty goods, with SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks accepted
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/aksarben-village
La Festa Italiana — Sunday
12:00–11:00 PM
Il Palazzo
5110 N. 132nd Street
Omaha, NE 68164
Tickets needed
The final festival day includes Italian food and cultural activities, with dancing to ECKO beginning at 8:00 PM.
https://omahaitaly.com/events-bad/la-festa-italiana
