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Omaha Area Events: The Weekend

Friday, July 18, 2025

Destination Omaha XR Design Jams
12:00 AM–4:00 PM
Interactive workshops in virtual and augmented reality design. No experience needed.
1110 S 67th St
Omaha, NE 68182
Learn more:
http://events.unomaha.edu/event/destination-omaha-xr-design-jams

Late Nights at the Zoo
Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 S 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68107
More at:
http://www.omahazoo.com/after-hours 

Bubblepalooza 
Outdoor bubble-themed play event for children.
10 AM
La Vista Public Library
9110 Giles Rd.
La Vista, NE 68128
Learn more:
https://cityoflavista.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=15179

Fairytale Ball – Omaha Children’s Museum (Day 1)
500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Costumed characters, crafts, and fairy tale fun for families.
Learn more:
http://www.ocm.org

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Douglas County Fair – Ralston Arena
Address: 7300 Q St, Ralston, NE 68127
Starts ~9:00 AM
Livestock shows, food trucks, kids’ zone, and educational exhibits.
Learn more:
http://www.douglascountyfair.org

Summer Scoops – La Vista
Central Park East
7702 Edgewood Blvd.
La Vista, NE 68128
1-3 PM
Free ice cream social, music and summer fun hosted by City of La Vista.
Learn more:
http://www.cityoflavista.org
https://www.cityoflavista.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=14929

Watercolor Class – La Vista Public Library
9110 Giles Rd.
La Vista, NE 68128
Guided painting activity for teens and families.
Learn more:
http://www.cityoflavista.org

Fairytale Ball – Omaha Children’s Museum (Day 2)
500 S 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
Ongoing storybook activities and live performances.
Learn more:
http://www.ocm.org

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Butter Brickle 5K Run/Walk – Turner Park
3110 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
9:00 AM
Charity run benefiting pediatric cancer care.
Learn more and buy tickets:
http://findarace.com/us/events/butter-brickle-day-5k

Butter Brickle Ice Cream Day – Turner Park
3110 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
12:00 AM–4:00 PM
Ice cream $2 per bowl for the first 500 attendees.
Learn more:
 http://www.midtowncrossing.com/event/butter-brickle-ice-cream-day

All Chevy & Mopar + Jeep Show – Papillion Area

H+H Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
14920 Crest Road
Papillion, NE 68138
(402) 339-3131
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Description: Local car show featuring muscle and classic cars.
Learn more:
http://blog.drivehh.com/omaha-car-show-schedule
https://www.hhjeepdodgeram.com/all-mopar-show/

Fairytale Ball – Omaha Children’s Museum (Final Day)
500 S 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
Final day of storybook fun with themed activities.
Learn more:
http://www.ocm.org