- Be among the first to see the newly reopened Joslyn Art Museum.
- Enjoy al fresco dining in beautiful Omaha weather.
- Check out one of Omaha’s artsiest neighborhood gatherings.
- Experience opera outdoors at a beloved Omaha park.
- Search for a lovable troll.
- Travel through time on a River City History Tour.
- Make tracks to celebrate local railroad history.
- Dig in to Omaha's 10 Tastiest Days during Omaha Restaurant Week.
- Saddle up for an Omaha tradition with big thrills.
- Test your cornhole skills.
Be among the first to see the newly reopened Joslyn Art Museum.
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Mark your calendars -- Joslyn Art Museum, now The Joslyn, is reopening on Sept. 10 and preparing to wow guests with 5,000 years of human creativity in art across three buildings. The Joslyn recently underwent a 42,000-square-foot expansion and has already added 100 works new to the collection to view. As always, it's free general admission.
Enjoy al fresco dining in beautiful Omaha weather.
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Cooler days and still warm enough evenings provide prime conditions for enjoying your meal outside. Popular patios for outdoor dining in the Old Market include La Buvette, a quaint European-style wine bar, Gather in Omaha with its vertical garden and two patios, and Jams Old Market. Enjoy rooftop dining with a view at Upstream Brewing Company or a backyard with lawn games at Rathskeller Bier Haus. Bärchen Beer Garden serves guests meaty bites and mighty brews at shaded picnic tables. Click here for more ideas.
Check out one of Omaha’s artsiest neighborhood gatherings.
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Benson First Friday offers a firsthand glimpse into Omaha’s robust arts scene. The monthly gathering of the neighborhood, community, artists, and businesses features hand maps, poster maps, pink chalkboard signs, and event signs to keep visitors on track with all that's happening each time, from live performances and art shows to drink and food specials throughout the historic neighborhood.
Experience opera outdoors at a beloved Omaha park.
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Opera Omaha starts its 2024-2025 Season with Opera Outdoors at Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park. This free concert features highlights from the coming season and many of opera’s greatest hits. Bring your kids and friends for an evening that will hit all the right notes.
Search for a lovable troll.
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Families are invited on a citywide adventure to find OMAI, an elusive troll on an Omaha adventure. (She is also sister to OMAR, who lives under Bob the Bridge.) Here’s how it works: At each of 12 participating attractions, including Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha Children’s Museum and The Durham Museum, look for OMAI’s blue footprints with a QR code that tells you more about her. Then, ask a staff member for a free button to commemorate your visit. At any time during your journey, stop by the Omaha Visitors Center for your free backpack to show off the buttons you’ve collected. Can you collect all 12?
Travel through time on a River City History Tour.
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Learn history about the women of Omaha, the city's bootlegging during Prohibition and the parks and neighborhoods that make Omaha a unique place with the Durham Museum's River City History Tours.
Make tracks to celebrate local railroad history.
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Railroad Days is an annual celebration of all things train and track across the river in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Celebrate Council Bluffs’ rich railroad heritage and place in history as historic Mile Zero for Union Pacific Railroad. Check out numerous train-themed activities at attractions like Union Pacific Railroad Museum, the Historic General Dodge House, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and more, for one low flat fee per family.
Dig in to Omaha's 10 Tastiest Days during Omaha Restaurant Week.
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Omaha Restaurant Week is back! Enjoy three-course dinners at different price points at a variety of Omaha restaurants.
Saddle up for an Omaha tradition with big thrills.
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Omaha’s River City Rodeo brings the Western tradition to CHI Health Center Omaha’s arena, where world-champion cowboys compete at the rodeo for their official entry into the National Finals Rodeo. Two nights of high-caliber PRCA rodeo feature all seven rodeo events including steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding. This is a must-see event for the entire family!
Test your cornhole skills.
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Think you've got what it takes to sink the bag? Pair up with a friend and head to The Blackstone District for the second annual OSC Cornhole Classic. There will be live music, an outdoor bar, football games on a 16-foot screen and lots and lots of cornhole.
For more great Omaha ideas to bring color to your fall, head to VisitOmaha.com.
