OMAHA BLOG: OMAHA EVENTS AND MORE!

In its 49th year, this Omaha event is this weekend at Aksarben.

It runs:
Friday, June 9th: 11am-9pm
Saturday, June 10th: 10am-9pm
Sunday, June 11th: 10am-4pm

This is one of my favorite events.

Enjoy different types of art by artists across the country and try different foods from the food trucks and the Aksarben area eateries.

Learn more at:
https://www.summerarts.org

PDF Schedule is located here:
https://www.summerarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/23-OSAF-Program-v.-5-FINAL-COMPRESSED.pdf

Near to Omaha, Bellevue’s Riverfront Festival-Bellevue Rocks is at American Heroes Park from 8-11 June.

It includes:
Carnival Rides
Games
Food
Beer Garden
Music

American Heroes Park
County Highway H10
Bellevue, NE 68005

More information at:
https://bellevuerockstheriverfront.com/
https://www.americanheroespark.org/pond

Enjoy fresh vegetables and other offerings at the Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village on Sundays.

It runs every Sunday from 7 May to 15 October from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Location:
Aksarben Village at 67th Street & Mercy Road

The 26th Annual Taste of Omaha is one of the more highly anticipated Omaha events. Try foods from different Omaha restaurants and food trucks.

It runs:
Friday, 5 PM-11 PM
Saturday, 11 AM-11 PM
Sunday, 11 AM-8 PM

This year, the Taste of Omaha is being held in Ralston.
The Granary
7401 Main St.
Ralston, Nebraska 68127

https://showofficeonline.com/TasteHome/

From our friends at MECA:

“Multicultural Youth Festival

AFROMAHA will be hosting the Dunia Youth Festival this Sunday afternoon at The RiverFront.

The Dunia Youth Festival is a multicultural event focused on middle school, high school, and early collegiate-aged youth. The afternoon will include fun activities that focus on empowerment and the celebration of diversity in our community.

AFROMAHA is partnering with several local organizations that serve the area’s young people and will offer information, resources, and interactive activities on Sunday! Enjoy live music and performances, as well as food trucks selling selections from around the world.

Don’t miss out on the inaugural Dunia Youth Festival, this Sunday from 1 to 5 PM at the Gene Leahy Mall Downtown Green event lawn.”

Enjoy fresh vegetables and other offerings at the Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village on Sundays.

It runs every Sunday from 7 May to 15 October from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Location:
Aksarben Village at 67th Street & Mercy Road

From our friends at MECA:

“Memorial Weekend Patriotic Concert

Kickstart the summer as Omaha commemorates Memorial Day with a Patriotic Parade in the Old Market, followed by a free concert at The RiverFront this Saturday.

Beginning at 10 AM in the Old Market, the Patriotic Parade will feature 80 different floats, organizations, and spectacles, including military vehicles, American historical costumes, and mounted guard. The parade will begin near 10th and Jackson Streets and will wrap its way around the Old Market before ending on Farnam Street.

Following the parade, join The RiverFront for a free concert featuring a performance from the United States Marine Corps marching band.

The afternoon will also include Fort Riley’s Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard, the Tuskegee Airmen traveling exhibit, and an original P-51 C Tuskegee Mustang! Food trucks will be available from 10 AM until 10 PM near 13th and Farnam Streets.

Join The RiverFront this Saturday as we reflect on and celebrate Memorial Day Weekend….”

Enjoy fresh vegetables and other offerings at the Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market on Saturdays

It runs every Saturday from 6 May to 14 October from 8 AM to 12:30 PM.

Location:
Old Market at 11th & Jackson Streets