EVENTS
OMAHA 2021 Here’s a taste of what’s happening in Omaha 2021. Event details may change, so check out VisitOmaha.com for the most up-to-date information.
OMAHA FILM FESTIVAL
March 2-7 Aksarben Cinema One of Movie Maker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.”
RIVER CITY RODEO
September 24-25 CHI Health Convention Center & Arena World champion cowboys compete for official entry into the National Finals Rodeo.
INTERNATIONAL OMAHA HORSE COMPETITION
OMAHA FASHION WEEK
Mar 25-27 & Aug 23-28 Omaha Design Center The nation’s fourth largest fashion event complete with runway shows and pop-up shopping.
ONE FESTIVAL
March 2021 Various downtown locations The ultimate celebration of opera with over 50 performances blending music, theater, visual art, dance and film.
JUNKSTOCK
April, June & October Sycamore Farms Shop vintage wares, antiques, handmade artisan foods and goods at this seasonal weekend-long event.
OMAHA BEER WEEK April 2021 Various Locations Ten beer-packed days of special events and beery celebrations.
May 6-9 CHI Health Convention Center & Arena World-class indoor horse jumping and dressage competition with educational fun, shopping expo, and the InIt2WinIt Speed Jumping Series finale.
CINCO DE MAYO
May 2021 Historic South 24th St. A family-friendly vibrant fiesta filled with authentic food, live music, colorful costumes, and a grand parade.
U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS - SWIMMING
June 13-20 CHI Health Convention Center & Arena 1,400 top swimmers will vie for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team to compete at Tokyo 2020. Don’t miss the 100,000 sq. ft. USA Swimming Aqua Zone.
OMAHA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 4-6 Mike Fahey Street The 47th annual event featuring 135 fine artists from across the country demonstrating and showcasing their work.
HEARTLAND PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
June 4 & 5 Old Market District & Baxter Arena Omaha’s premier LGBTQ+ celebration for all ages. Youth Pride is featured the first day, with Pride the second after a celebratory parade.
U.S. SENIOR OPEN
July 8-11 Omaha Country Club Some of the greatest golfers of all time will compete at this weeklong championship in its return to Omaha.
RAILROAD DAYS
July 10 & 11 Various Locations Five area cultural attractions offer railroadinspired fun at one special low price for families.
MAHA MUSIC FESTIVAL
NCAA COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
November 13-21 The best curling teams in the nation will battle it out on ice to determine who represents the U.S. in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL
November 2020 – January 2021 Various Locations Celebrate the holidays with twinkling light displays, family-focused events, and fireworks to ring in the New Year.
July 28–August 1 Various Locations The 13th annual four-day celebration will feature music from national and local acts, a new craft beer experience, artistic events and more.
June 19-29/30 TD Ameritrade Park Tailgate, watch the best in men’s college baseball, and check out Fan Fest during the 72nd anniversary of the CWS in Omaha.
CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION
OMAHA RESTAURANT WEEK
September 10-19 Various Restaurants A celebration of Omaha’s culinary scene with participating restaurants offering exclusive fixed price, three-course meals at discounted prices.
For a complete list of events happening in Omaha go to VisitOmaha.com
U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS FOR CURLING
November 26, 2021 – January 2, 2022 The Durham Museum Enjoy the region’s largest indoor holiday tree, traditions from around the globe, visits from Santa, and more.
WINTER WONDERLAND AT SYCAMORE FARMS
December 2021 Sycamore Farms Seventy vendors, makers and artisans come together in a vintage winter wonderland.
