Browse a selection of locally grown produce, honey, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, refreshments and more. Hours are 9am-12 noon.
Downtown Ashland
14th and Silver
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2348
Omaha Event: Jazz on the Green, 10 August
This Omaha event is a free jazz concert at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing featuring up-and-coming jazz artists. You can set up your chair as early as 5 pm, with pre-show entertainment starting at 6:30, and the concert starts at 7:30. Parking is available in garages at 33rd & Farnam, 33rd & Harney, and Mutual of Omaha after 5 pm. Tonight’s act: Sammy Miller and the Congregation
Turner Park-Midtown Crossing
Turner Blvd and Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131
Omaha Festival Contest on Facebook!
Head over to https://www.facebook.com/OmahaGreekFest and like Omaha’s Original Greek Festival’s Facebook page. Then visit often to learn about food ticket giveaways, free entrance tickets and more about the Greek Festival.
This Omaha festival features live Greek music and folk dance, tasty Greek cuisine, a Greek craft boutique, pony rides, face painting, and much more. Hours Friday are 5-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 12-7pm. Tickets are $3, free to children, military and students.
St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Ave.
Omaha, NE 68107
402-345-7103
Omaha Event: Joslyn Castle Public Tours, 6 August
First Sunday of the month public tour of Joslyn Castle. Includes all three floors and grounds, events permitting. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and military; tours are at 1, 2, and 3 pm.
Joslyn Castle
3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 595-2199
Omaha Event: Florence Mill Farmer’s Market, 6 August
Check out the selection of vegetables and craft items at the Florence Mill Farmer’s Market. Also live music and “Country School” educational presenters. Hours: 10am-3pm.
Florence Mill
9102 N. 30th St.
Omaha, NE 68101
(402) 551-1233
Omaha Event: Omaha Farmers Market – Aksarben Village, 6 August
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Hours are Sunday, 9am-1pm.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts.
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 345-5401
Omaha Event: Shawn Mendes: Illuminate World Tour, 5 August
Multi-platinum album winner Shawn Mendes brings his Illuminate World Tour to Omaha. This is his first tour as a headline act. Concert runs from 7:30-10pm; tickets run from $47.50-$67.50.
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
402-341-1500
Omaha Event: Vibes Summer Concert Series at Village Pointe, 5 August
Spread your blanket or set up your folding chair and listen to one of several choice acts each week of the series. You can get a cold drink from the Brew Patio; outside alcohol is not permitted. Concerts run from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Village Pointe Shopping Center
17151 Davenport St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 505-9773
Omaha Event: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: Jimmy Buffett Tribute, 5 August
Continuing the series of Saturday night free concerts running from 7 – 10 pm. Bring chairs and blankets, an umbrella and coolers, but no glass, tents, or canopies. There’ll be food and drink vendors, as well as face-painting, balloon art, and playground equipment for the kids.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts
Omaha, NE 68106
402-850-7515
Omaha Event: Root Beer Float Day at the Durham Museum, 5 August
Enjoy a free 8 oz. root beer float at the soda fountain while learning the history of the fountain and the soda jerks who ran it during the museum’s days as a train station. Costs are $11 for adults, $8 for seniors 62 and older, $7 for children 3-12, free to children under 3. Hours are 10am-5pm.
Durham Museum
801 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 444-5071
