{"id":50872,"date":"2019-07-19T05:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T05:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=50872"},"modified":"2019-07-19T05:00:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T05:00:11","slug":"ultimate-guide-annual-events-omaha-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2019\/07\/ultimate-guide-annual-events-omaha-area\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Annual Events in the Omaha Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha, a thriving metropolis located on the Missouri River, is a fantastic place to be all year long. Whether you\u2019re lucky enough to live in our amazing city or you\u2019re planning a trip to the Midwest in the near future, there are plenty of things to do in Omaha. The Big O maintains an action-packed events calendar, from art festivals to spectacular fireworks displays, all year long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So take a look at the many annual events in Omaha and see how many you can attend this year!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Skip Ahead:<\/b><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>\u00a0<a href=\"#Summer\">Summer<\/a><\/b><b>| <a href=\"#Fall\">Fall<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/b><b><a href=\"#Winter\">Winter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/b><b><a href=\"#Spring\">Spring<\/a><\/b><\/h5>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span id=\"Summer\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityoflavista.org\/lavistadaze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Vista Salute to Summer Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than with this annual\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/la-vista-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Vista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0festival! The event kicks off with a grand parade (complete with dancing and local marching bands) and is followed by a community cookout, live concert and fireworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha Summer Arts Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52442 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC_1387-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Annual Omaha Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"626\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/626;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Summer Arts Festival<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Omaha Summer Arts Festival showcases all forms of artwork \u2014 from canvas painting to face painting, and live music to sculpting. Each year welcomes more than a hundred of the nation\u2019s finest artists to present their work. Plus, there\u2019s always a hands-on children\u2019s fair, so you can bring the whole family out to celebrate!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santaluciafestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Lucia Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha\u2019s Santa Lucia Festival was founded in 1925 by Italian immigrant Grazia Bonafede Caniglia who wanted to give other local Italian immigrants a strong connection to their former country. The festival showcases live music and dancing but you definitely don\u2019t want to miss the time-honored procession from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfcparish.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Frances Cabrini Church<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to the festival site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/cwsomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collegiate Baseball Tournament<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our favorite things to do during Father\u2019s Day weekend every year is visiting\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdameritradeparkomaha.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TD Ameritrade Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for the Collegiate Baseball Championship. We are so proud to be the host city for this famous event every year, not only because of the nail-biting games, but also the festivities surrounding it. Don\u2019t miss tailgating, a championship weekend tradition, and make sure to pay a visit to the Fan Fest, which is located just near the park and is a family-friendly festival packed with interactive games, food trucks, breweries, live music and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/showofficeonline.com\/TasteHome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taste of Omaha<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50942 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Taste-of-Omaha-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Annual Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"631\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/631;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of Christine Dunn via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/showofficeonline.com\/TasteHome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taste of Omaha<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha has an incredible dining scene full of farm-to-table restaurants, tantalizing steakhouses, brunch spots and more \u2014 so why not get a taste of all of them in one convenient location? At Taste of Omaha, you can enjoy food from top-notch local restaurants along with free live performances all day long.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/ralstonareachamber.org\/independence-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ralston Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The community of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/ralston-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ralston<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0definitely knows how to throw a good party, as evidenced by the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration! The parade is the largest Independence Day parade in the state, and the post-parade festivities go back in time with vintage-inspired fun booths, costumes, and a family street dance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johncfremontdays.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John C. Fremont Days Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This family-oriented festival began in 1987 and has been providing endless summer fun for Omaha area residents ever since. With festivities including history encampments, historical tours, a car and bike show, sporting events, a craft fair, food courts and more \u2014 there\u2019s a little something for everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/showofficeonline.com\/NebraskaWineBalloon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nebraska Balloon &amp; Wine Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50912 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nebraska-Balloon-and-Wine-Festival-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Annual Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"631\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/631;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/showofficeonline.com\/NebraskaWineBalloon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival is one of the area\u2019s most anticipated events of the summer and it\u2019s not hard to see why. Every August, head to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/gretna-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gretna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can enjoy multiple colorful balloon launches, nighttime balloon glows, live performances, wine tastings and delicious bites!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/septemberfestomaha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha SeptemberFest<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SeptemberFest is our favorite way to say goodbye to summer in Omaha. What with an annual rib cook-off, a Labor Day parade, some live music, local vendors, exhilarating rides, and family-friendly games, don\u2019t be surprised if you see most of Eastern Nebraska there that weekend!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Fall\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.germanamericansociety.org\/events\/germanday_oktoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oktoberfest<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because we\u2019re not Germany, doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t be German just for a day! Every year, you can don your lederhosen and indulge in a variety of beers, brats and music! Events happen throughout Omaha during these two weeks, at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.germanamericansociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German American Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/beercornerusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beer Corner USA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check back in with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.germanamericansociety.org\/events\/germanday_oktoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">event website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as September grows closer to see what events are planned for this year! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ditmarsappleorchard\/?eid=ARA25gNIJii5U0mwr6L7xpSlFv3K_guRBaWnInrhDD6zz49-ZSYitpIy1Ytm0e9HBaoKSduBU1XyZf4J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50892 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/gabby-orcutt-78658-unsplash-2.png\" alt=\"Omaha Annual Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate all things pumpkin at the annual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/councilbluffsiowa-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council Bluffs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard and Vineyard! Enjoy face painters, a balloon artist, pumpkin painting, pumpkin-inspired treats, a corn maze, tractor-pulled rides, live music and so much more \u2014 all the perfect ingredients for a family-friendly fall festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/omahamagazine.com\/festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best of Omaha Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an Omaha local, you know about the Omaha World-Herald\u2019s annual Best of Omaha competition, where everyone votes for the best business in a wide variety of categories. Celebrate all of the winners at this annual festival, which includes a puppy pageant, a fashion show, a children\u2019s carnival, raffle prizes, and free food and drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Winter\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha Tree Lighting &amp; Holiday Lights Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50902 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/marina-khrapova-197934-unsplash-2.png\" alt=\"Omaha Annual Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing will get you in the holiday spirit quite like the Lighting Ceremony, which takes place in our city every year on Thanksgiving Day. This special event always includes live performances from incredible local bands along with a festive countdown to lighting the tree. Following the ceremony, don\u2019t miss the opportunity to jump-start your holiday shopping! Some of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/old-market-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s finest shops, restaurants and pubs are open, and you can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides with your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This event also kicks off the Omaha Holiday Lights Festival, which runs from Thanksgiving to the beginning of January and allows you to experience\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/downtown-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0covered in thousands of dazzling lights.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidaylightsfestival.org\/new-years-eve-fireworks-spectacular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year\u2019s Eve Fireworks Spectacular<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To close out each year, Omaha puts on a spectacular fireworks show that is a must-see for every Omahan! This incredible show is one of the largest New Year\u2019s Eve events in the region, drawing more than 30,000 people to the area each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aohsarpy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade &amp; Afterparty<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Omaha St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. The AOH Father Flanagan Division hosts this annual parade in the streets of downtown, surrounded by hundreds of people donning green. And if you don\u2019t get in enough celebration at the parade itself, you can always catch up at the after party, usually held at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/themattomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Mattress Factory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0directly following the parade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/omahafashionweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha Fashion Week<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52432 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/53274695_10156330351246553_1421708495090089984_o-2.jpg\" alt=\"Omaha Annual Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/kathyraephotos.com\/#!\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Rae Photography<\/a> via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/omahafashionweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Fashion Week<\/a>\u00a0| Designer: Only By Faith, Models: <a href=\"http:\/\/develop-models.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Develop Model Management<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha is known for many things \u2014 top-notch steaks, friendly people,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/search\/view\/\/company\/on\/MLSID\/76,77,179\/PropertyStatus\/Active\/Property_Type\/151\/Rental\/0?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">beautiful homes<\/a>, and innovative fashion! Every winter and fall, Omaha Fashion Week returns, bringing local, regional and national designers to showcase their latest looks on the runway. Over the years, it has grown to become the fifth-largest fashion event in the country, boasting a glamorous red carpet, live entertainment, shopping and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/omahafilmfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha Film Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it was established in 2005, the Omaha Film Festival has been giving independent film artists the opportunity to share their work in front of a local audience. Every year, this event gives you the chance to witness films from local and national artists along with the opportunity to attend several parties throughout the week!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Spring\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LPOAOmaha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L.P.O.A.\u2019s Annual Easter Egg Hunt<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year around Easter, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nlpoa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latino Peace Officers Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0puts on an Omaha family favorite. The annual egg hunt always features thousands of eggs filled with candy, delicious food, rides, and other family-friendly activities!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinco de Mayo Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50882 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Cinco-de-Mayo-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha Annual Events\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of UrbanImages via the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cincodemayoomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cinco de Mayo Festival<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This grand celebration of Latin American culture is actually one of the biggest festivals year-round in the Midwest \u2014 and it\u2019s definitely the most popular way to celebrate the holiday in Omaha. The fantastic live music, parties and carnival rides bring thousands of people to the Omaha area each year. And the main event, the awe-inspiring parade down 24th Street, draws huge crowds to cheer on the floats, marching bands and unique entertainers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/omahafarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omaha Farmers\u2019 Markets<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting in the late spring, you can visit the Omaha Farmers\u2019 Market! The Omaha Farmers\u2019 Market in the Old Market is considered the best farmers\u2019 market in all of Nebraska. Once you see the bustling activity, the abundance of goods, and the 100+ smiling vendors at the Old Market, you\u2019ll see why!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you accidentally sleep through the market on Saturday in the Old Market, you\u2019ll get a second chance to purchase produce at the Omaha Farmers\u2019 Market at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/aksarben-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aksarben Village<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0every Sunday! This market boasts more than 110 vendors and is growing year after year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Celebrating! <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re getting ready to enjoy a Cinco de Mayo parade or a spectacular holiday light display, we hope you have a great time! What annual events in Omaha do you look forward to every year? <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Omaha, a thriving metropolis located on the Missouri River, is a fantastic place to be all year long. Whether you\u2019re lucky enough to live in our amazing city or you\u2019re planning a trip to the Midwest in the near future, there are plenty of things to do in Omaha. 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