10 Things to Do in June in Omaha

Enjoy the area’s homegrown foodstuffs and homemade goods at farmers markets throughout the city. On Saturdays, vendors line the Old Market’s cobblestone streets. On Sundays, Aksarben Village bursts with color and music; it's the state's largest farmers market. 

Join 10 days of baseball games and tailgating in Omaha as the eight best college men’s baseball teams battle it out at the NCAA Men’s College World Series. For many, the MCWS is one of the summer’s biggest highlights. Travelers from across the nation make the pilgrimage to this high-octane Omaha event. 

Foodies sample the city’s culinary scene during Taste of Omaha, where dozens of restaurants and food vendors offer their best dishes for all to enjoy at Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront. Sample tacos, curries, rice dishes, pizza, sandwiches, ice cream and more at this three-day foodfest. There’s also live music and a world dance stage. Entertainment for the kids includes magicians, animal encounters, balloon animals, puppets and a clown.

Seventy costumes from Disney villains and heroes are on display at The Durham Museum. Witness the artistry and imagination that helped create characters such as Maleficent and Jack Sparrow. See the pieces worn by Bette Davis, Glenn Close, Angelina Jolie and more in this collection representing six decades of classic film.  

Discover Downtown Omaha’s First Friday Art Walk. It's an inspiring evening of local galleries, contemporary works and creative encounters with artists. 

Omaha's bringing Ironman 70.3 to town and, with it, some of the most impressive athletes. Join in the crowds downtown to cheer them on! 

Need an urban escape? Fontenelle Forest encompasses 1,400 acres with 19 miles of trails, including a 1-mile-long ADA-accessible boardwalk. Neale Woods Nature Center is a 600-acre nature preserve along the Missouri River with hilltop prairies and scenic views. Hitchcock Nature Center is a 1,200-acre preserve in the heart of Iowa’s Loess Hills that offers hiking, birding and camping. Find more places to hike here.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium’s massive splash playground brings the fun, giving kids access to 100 water jets and over 75 bronze sculptures of jumping salmon, puffins, sea lions, orcas and a towering 18-foot-tall humpback whale. Every summer, the attraction is one of the zoo’s strongest kid magnets.

Exploring Omaha on a bike is easy thanks to Heartland Bike Share. Enjoy an electric-powered assist while riding on area trails or simply cycling around the city. One of the first all-electric bike share programs in the country, Omaha’s system includes 80+ stations and 400 ebikes.

June is picnic weather. Omaha-area restaurants’ rich offerings mean you’re spoiled for choice. Jonesing for fall-off-the-bone tender ribs? Try Jim’s Rib Haven. Ready to bring a pizza to the park? Lyle’s Pizzeria’s sourdough crust is made of sweet dreams. Want a gourmet sandwich for your excursion to Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront? Kitchen Table offers elevated options. See more delicious options on our Omaha Restaurants page. Fuel up – you’ll need your energy for this fun-packed June in Omaha.