Friday, September 18, 2026
The Sensory Yard – Common Senses Festival
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
KANEKO
1111 Jones St
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
The interactive installation is designed around sensory inclusion, accessibility, movement, imagination, and disability acceptance.
https://thekaneko.org/seasons/cs-sensory-yard/
Slice of Life Family Night: Part 1
5:00–7:00 PM
The Union for Contemporary Art
2423 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68110
Free
Youth and families will create illustrated stories about their families and cultures, inspired by The House on Mango Street.
https://www.u-ca.org/events/slice-of-life-family-night
TRAJECTORY: An Exhibition Celebrating the Art & Impact of Justin Kemerling
5:00–9:00 PM
The Mastercraft, Entrance #4
1111 N 13th St
Omaha, NE 68102
https://millworkcommons.com/event/trajectory/
142nd German Day Oktoberfest
5:00 PM–12:00 AM
German-American Society
3717 S 120th S.
Omaha, NE 68144
Tickets Required
German food, beer, live music, traditional dancing and cultural performances.
https://www.germanamericansociety.org/event-details/142nd-german-day-oktoberfest-friday-night
Midtown Mix featuring Sal & The All Nighters
6:00–8:00 PM
Turner Park Terrace
West end of Turner Park near Thirst-Tea Cafe
Omaha, NE
Free
https://midtowncrossing.com/things-to-do/events/
One Community Cultural Festival
7:00–9:00 PM
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas St
Omaha, NE 68102
https://www.onecommunityculturalfestival.com/
Sounds of the City – Omaha Symphony
7:30 PM
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas St
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
Omaha Symphony presents this community concert as part of the One Community Cultural Festival.
https://www.omahasymphony.org/concerts/sound-of-the-city-26
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
8:00 AM–12:30 PM
11th & Jackson Streets
Omaha, NE 68102
Free admission
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/
The Sensory Yard – Common Senses Festival
10:00 AM–7:00 PM
KANEKO
1111 Jones St
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
https://thekaneko.org/seasons/cs-sensory-yard/
142nd German Day Oktoberfest – Family-Friendly / German Cultural
12:00–11:50 PM
German-American Society
3717 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
Tickets required
The Saturday celebration includes German cuisine, traditional beer, live music, dancing and cultural performances for all ages.
https://www.germanamericansociety.org/event-details/142nd-german-day-oktoberfest-saturday
One Community Cultural Festival – Multicultural
6:00–10:00 PM
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas St
Omaha, NE 68102
The festival brings together multiple cultures and community traditions through performances and activities.
https://www.onecommunityculturalfestival.com/
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Omaha Farmers Market – Aksarben Village – Family-Friendly
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
67th Street & Mercy Road
Omaha, NE 68106
Free admission
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/
The Sensory Yard
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
KANEKO
1111 Jones St
Omaha, NE 68102
Free
https://thekaneko.org/seasons/cs-sensory-yard/
St. Mary Mediterranean Dinner
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
10303 Boyd St.
Omaha NE 68136
https://www.facebook.com/events/1527473252438684
Street Dreams – Family-Friendly / Disability & Community Event
12:00–4:00 PM
The Prairie at Millwork Commons
1229 Millwork Ave
Omaha, NE 68102
https://millworkcommons.com/event/street-dreams/
