Friday, September 11, 2026
Fiestas Patrias Omaha — Conjunto Rio Grande
5:00–10:30 PM
Historic South 24th Street
South 24th and N Streets
Omaha, NE 68107
Free
Opening night features Conjunto Rio Grande, Grupo Gitano, the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha and Raíces de México.
https://www.fiestaomaha.com/en/events/conjunto-rio-grande-2
Shadow Ridge Music Festival
Doors open at 5:00 PM; music begins at approximately 5:20 PM and ends at approximately 11:00 PM
Shadow Ridge Country Club
1501 S. 188th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68130
Tickets needed
Outdoor concert featuring Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors and The Samples. A portion of ticket proceeds supports the 50 Mile March Foundation and its work with veterans experiencing mental-health challenges.
https://shadowridgemusicfestival.com/
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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.
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/
Fiestas Patrias Omaha — Parade and Festival
11:00 AM–10:30 PM
Historic South 24th Street
South 24th and N Streets
Omaha, NE 68107
Free
The day includes the Fiestas Patrias parade, health fair, live music, cultural performances, lucha libre and an evening concert by original members of Kumbia Kings.
https://www.fiestaomaha.com/en/events/kumbia-kings-3
https://www.fiestaomaha.com/en/events/desfile-1
https://www.fiestaomaha.com/en/events/soccc-health-fair-fiestas-patrias-3
World O! Water
12:00–4:00 PM
Papio-Missouri River NRD Natural Resources Center at Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S. 154th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
Free
An all-ages environmental festival with water-conservation demonstrations, science experiments, games, face painting and recreational activities.
https://www.worldowater.org/
https://www.papionrd.org/education-events-world-o-water/
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Omaha Farmers Market — Aksarben Village
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Aksarben Village
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/
Fiestas Patrias Omaha — Misa con Mariachi
10:00–11:30 AM
Historic South 24th Street
South 24th and N Streets
Omaha, NE 68107
Free
Assumption Guadalupe Church leads an outdoor Mass accompanied by Mariachi Los Caballeros.
https://www.fiestaomaha.com/en/events/misa-con-mariachi-1
Common Senses Festival Kick-Off
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Durham Museum, Heartland of America Park and KANEKO
801 S. 10th Street; 800 Douglas Street; 1111 Jones Street
Omaha, NE 68108 and 68102
Free; registration requested
An accessible family event featuring trains and photography at The Durham Museum, music and games at Heartland of America Park and sensory activities at KANEKO. Free UNO shuttles connect the locations.
https://www.commonsensesfestival.org/events/common-senses-festival-kick-off
Fiestas Patrias Omaha — Grito de Independencia
7:00–11:00 PM
Plaza de la Raza on Historic South 24th Street
South 24th and M Streets
Omaha, NE 68107
Free
An evening celebration with charros, live music, a ceremony led by the Mexican Consulate and fireworks.
https://www.fiestaomaha.com/en/events/grito-de-independencia-1
Omaha Farmers Market purple sign with white letters and white outline mushroom with Aksarben in the background. Text states, “”OMAHA FARMERS MARKET, MAY 5 thru OCT 13, SUNDAYS, Aksarben Village, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.”
