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Omaha Events
Annual Events
January
Annual Flower Festival: In Celebration of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
St. Ceceilia Cathedral
Omaha, NE
402-558-3100
Call for exact dates and additional information
February
Annual Home & Garden Expo
Omaha Convention Center
Omaha, NE
402-346-8003
Call for exact dates and additional information
Omaha's premier and most complete showcase of the latest home products.
March
Annual Triumph of Ag Expo - Farm & Machinery Show
Omaha Convention Center
Omaha, NE
402-346-8003
Call for exact dates and additional information
May
Annual Rockbrook Village Spring Fever Craft Show
108th & West Center Road
Omaha, Nebraska
402-390-0890
Hours: Usually 10:00am - 5:00pm
Call for exact dates and additional information
Features the finest in regional crafts including quilts and antiques
June
Annual Taste of Omaha - A Festival of Great Foods & Entertainment
Heartland of America Park, 8th & Farnam Streets
Omaha, Nebraska
402-346-8003
Call for exact dates and additional information
Admission Free
A showcase of foods and a mix of the area's best musicians. Also presenting national entertainment, amusement rides and a children's stage.
June and July
Nebraska Shakespeare Festival
Elmwood Park
Omaha, Nebraska
402-280-2391
Usually held weekends June and July
Call for exact dates and additional information
The festival is held annually in Omaha. Elmwood Park is transformed into a delightful setting for families to enjoy free productions of Shakespeare's plays performed by a professional company of artists from around the country. Twelve performances are held outdoors.
September
Rockbrook Village Annual Art Fair
108th & West Center Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska
402-390-0890
Hours: Usually Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
Call for exact dates and additional information
Admission Free
Over 150 national, regional and local artists display and sell their one-of-a-kind art works.
Annual Omaha Corporate Cup Run
Civic Auditorium, 19th & Chicago Streets
Omaha, Nebraska
402-572-3030
Hours: Run usually held at 8:15am
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Admission Charged
October
Annual Fall Home & Garden Expo
Omaha Convention Center
Omaha, Nebraska
402-346-8003
Call for exact dates and additional information
Showcase of the latest products and services for the home, inside and out.
November - December
Annual Gingerbread Display
Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters, 3215 State Street
Omaha, Nebraska
712-646-2310
Usually held late November through Christmas
Hours: Usually 9:00am - 9:00pm
Call for exact dates and additional information
Admission Free
Breathtaking exhibit of over 300 gingerbread displays, 20 decorated trees and plenty of musical entertainment.
Arts and Entertainment
Dance
Omaha has a variety of dance companies performing on a regular basis. A variety of traveling performances are presented at the beautiful Orpheum Theater. Local universities and other companies offer traditional as well as avant guarde productions. Following is a list of Omaha area dance companies that perform regularly.
Call the individual venue for schedule and additional information
Creighton University
402-280-2509
Dance Theatre of Omaha
402-556-6709
Omaha Modern Dance Collective
402-551-7473
Central Dance Theater
402-934-6157
Omaha Community Playhouse
Reservation and Ticket Information
6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132
402-553-0800
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The Omaha Community Playhouse is one of the largest community theaters in the country. Hosting over 125,000 theater-goers annually, the Playhouse presents ten productions plus the annual holiday favorite, "A Christmas Carol." The Playhouse also is home to the Nebraska Theater Caravan, a professional touring theater, and offers self-enrichment classes for all ages.
Omaha Theater Company for Young People
Box Office and Reservations
2001 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68102
402-345-4849
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Omaha boasts to having one of the nation's largest professional children's theater, the Omaha Theater Company for Young People. The theater presents a number of mainstage productions annually called the "Emmy Gifford Children's Classics." In 1995, the historic 1927 Astro Theater located in downtown Omaha underwent a $9.3 million renovation to become the company's headquarters and new performance space named the "Rose Blumkin Center for Performing Arts," or as it's more fondly called "The Rose.".
The Orpheum Theater
409 South 16th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402-346-2323
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Built in 1927, the Orpheum is a 2500 seat multi-purpose proscenium theater and is home to the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha, touring Broadway productions, and other events. Come see a show at the Orpheum Theater to create a thrilling night "out on the town" and to experience theater at its best in the Omaha Area.
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