Annual Events in Omaha
Signature Omaha events and festivals offer visitors a wide range of things to do throughout the year.
Celebrating its history, culture, food, fashion sense, love of music, and a feverish devotion to sports, Omaha entertains all year long and knows how to throw a good party. Read on to see what’s happening from January to December and let these annual events guide your next visits to Omaha.
Winter Events
Annual events happening in the wintertime.
Omaha Film Festival
Over 100 short films, documentaries, and feature films
Cathedral Flower Festival
Admire floral creations by area designers
Christmas at Union Station
The region's largest Christmas tree creates holiday magic
Poinsettia Show
Thousands of poinsettias bursting with vibrant color
Holiday Lights Festival
Omaha turns into a holiday wonderland
Holiday Fun in Omaha
Omaha knows how to work some holiday magic
Spring Events
Signature Omaha events happening in the springtime.
Omaha Fashion Week
The nation’s fourth largest fashion event
Cinco De Mayo
Omaha's largest and most diverse festival
Junkstock
Shop vintage wares, unique antiques, and handmade goods
Summer Events
Annual events happening in the summertime.
NCAA Men's College World Series
The longest-running sporting traditions in the country
Jazz on the Green
Ultimate outdoor jam session
Taste of Omaha
Three-day food fest showcasing locally-owned restaurants
Greek Festival
Enjoy authentic Greek music, dancing and cuisine
Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival
Delightful hot air balloon glow with wine tastings
Santa Lucia
Festival celebrating everything Italian
Heartland Pride Parade & Festival
Omaha’s premier LGBTQ+ celebration for all ages
Native Omaha Days
A reunion/welcome home party in North Omaha
Outlandia Music Festival
2 days of music, community and adventure
Pinnacle Bank Golf Championship
The PGA tour stops in Omaha with the tour's season finale
Fall Events
Signature Omaha events happening every fall.
Vala's Cider & Sunflower Festival
Celebrate the sunflower harvest and cider pressing
Omaha Restaurant Week
Enjoy 3-course meals at discounted prices
Omaha Rodeo
Weekend western festival featuring high caliber PRCA rodeo
Junkstock Harvest Edition
Shop vintage wares, unique antiques, and handmade goods
Oktoberfest
Lots of schnitzel, pretzels, brats, beer and music