2023 Events
We display event graphics and links on the main pages as early as a month and a half before the event and stops showing the link the day after the end of the event. We automatically are prepared for the next year's event, usually, before the event is.
Since the main page event links are not available at all times of the year, to see events regardless of the time of year, this page shows event links based on the month of occurrence.
Some events may not be shown because their website URL changes or is not known for the next event, or they have not sent us updated information.
Many event websites have not learned to use the web for their event all year long. They often do not put up new information until a short time before the event. Unlike attractions that draw a crowd all year long, event websites are usually out-of-date the first day following the event and sometimes the website is not even available during the rest of the year. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that these links will work. We do add notes as we learn of missing sites. Best of luck to you.
Note
The most obvious thing about the event details is that most have a box around the information.* The next thing is the background color of the details. The background will be either black or brown. The brown background events have already happened. The black background events are going on currently or are in the future.
The visible data includes the date of the event or estimated date, based on a previous year's dates. "Confirmed" will be displayed when a date has been confirmed from the event planners or from data gathered at their website. Also, confirmed date events will have a background that has a blue cast to it.
When you hover the mouse pointer over the event text in the upper area, you will see additional information, such as admission prices, specific times for each day of a multi-day event, and a calendar showing the dates of the event highlighted. Each event may display different bits of information; it depends on what is provided.
See event details explained for explanations of the line colors around events.
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January 
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Holiday Lights
(22nd Annual).
(Thanksgiving to January)
Confirmed (2022):
Nov 4, 2022-
Jan 5, 2023
(was 144-206 days ago)
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas St
Omaha, NE 68102
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February 
March 
I don't know if anything happens in March. I've never been outside then.
April 

33rd Annual Earth Day Omaha
(Weekend before Earth Day)
Confirmed (2023):
Saturday
April 22, 2023
(was 37 days ago)
Elmwood Park
802 S. 60th
Omaha, NE 68106
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May 
![]() Florence Days (63rd Annual). (Second Full Weekend in May) Confirmed (2023): Saturday, Sunday May 13-14, 2023 (was 15-16 days ago) Downtown Florence Florence, NE 68112 ( ![]() |
June 
![]() Taste of Omaha (25th Annual). (Weekend following Memorial Day) Confirmed (2023): Fri, Sat, Sun June 2-4, 2023 (in 4 days) Liberty First Arena & The Granary Ralston, NE 68106 ( ![]() 402-346-8003 ![]() 48th Annual Summer Arts Festival (In June) Confirmed (2023): Fri, Sat, Sun June 9-11, 2023 (in 11 days) Aksarben Village 6464 Marinda Street Omaha, NE 68106 ( ![]() 402-546-1800 ![]() College World Series Baseball (76th Annual). (3rd Saturday in June for 6/7 days) Confirmed (2023): June 17-28, 2023 (in 19 days) Ameritrade Park 1200 Mike Fahey St. Omaha, NE 68102 ( ![]() 402-546-1800 |
![]() Countryside Village Art Fair (1st Saturday and Sunday in June) Confirmed (and based on 1st Saturday and Sunday in June rule): Saturday, Sunday June 3-4, 2023 (in 5 days) Countryside Village 8722 Countryside Plaza Omaha, NE 68114 ( ![]() Juanita Galvan: 402-391-2200 |
July 
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![]() Douglas County Fair (165th Annual). (Friday before 2nd Saturday in July thru Sunday) 2023 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2022): 2023-07-07): Fri, Sat, Sun July 7-9, 2023 (in 39 days) Chance Ridge Event Center 506 Skyline Rd Elkhorn, NE 68022 ( ![]() |
August 
![]() 16th Annual Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival (Starts Friday before 2nd Saturday) 2023 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2022): 2023-08-11): Friday, Saturday August 11-12, 2023 Ta-Ha-Zouka Park 905 Elkhorn Dr Elkhorn, NE 68022 ( ![]() 402-346-8003 ![]() North Omaha Summer Arts - Arts Crawl (12th Annual). (2nd Friday in August) 2023 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2020): 2023-08-11): Friday August 11, 2023 North 30th Corridor 2888 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE 68111 ( ![]() Pamela Jo Berry: 402-502-4669 |
![]() Greek Festival (3rd Weekend in August) 2023 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2019): 2023-08-18): Fri, Sat, Sun August 18-20, 2023 St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church 602 Park Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 ( ![]() Mary Stom: 402-345-7103 More info |
September 
October 

18th Annual Vala's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
(From mid September to October 31st)
2023 Event date is unconfirmed (but based on the most recent confirmed year (2022):
2023-09-18):
September 18-October 31, 2023
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch
12102 S. 180th St
Gretna, NE 68028
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402-332-4200
November 
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Holiday Lights
(22nd Annual).
(Thanksgiving to January)
Confirmed (2022):
Nov 4, 2022-
Jan 5, 2023
(was 144-206 days ago)
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas St
Omaha, NE 68102
(

December 
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Holiday Lights
(22nd Annual).
(Thanksgiving to January)
Confirmed (2022):
Nov 4, 2022-
Jan 5, 2023
(was 144-206 days ago)
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
1001 Douglas St
Omaha, NE 68102
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