Events in Omaha

EVENTS

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.”

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. INTERNATIONAL OMAHA HORSE COMPETITION

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. 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. 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 BEER WEEK

April 2021 Various Locations Ten beer-packed days of special events and beery celebrations. 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. NCAA COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

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. 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

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.

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. RIVER CITY RODEO

September 24-25 CHI Health Convention Center & Arena World champion cowboys compete for official entry into the National Finals Rodeo.

U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS FOR CURLING

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.

CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION

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.

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