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FIRST FRIDAY OLD MARKET First Friday Every Month The Old Market firstfridayoldmarket.com Held the first Friday of each month, 6-9pm, First Friday is a free event celebrating local creativity in our historic neighborhood. Visit galleries to explore fresh perspectives and meet the artists.

OMAHA FARMERS MARKET June 5 – October 10, 2020 11th & Jackson | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. omahafarmersmarket.org Join growers, vendors, and other market-goers for the city’s best selection of farm-fresh, local produce, bedding plants, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, meats, cheeses, specialty items, and more!

SANTA LUCIA ITALIAN FESTIVAL June 4 – 7, 2020 Lewis & Clark Landing santaluciafestival.com Founded in 1925 by Grazia Bonafede Caniglia. Each year the Santa Lucia Festival Committee holds the festival with authentic Italian foods, music, and history to help raise money to continue charitable contributions.

OMAHA SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL Mike Fahey Street between 10th to 14th summerarts.org Coming back in 2021 Browse and buy original artwork created by 135 artists at Nebraska’s largest arts celebration. With two stages of continuous music, hands-on art experiences, and delicious street food, there’s something for everyone!

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES TD Ameritrade Park Omaha cwsomaha.com Coming back in 2021 The NCAA Men’s Division 1 baseball championship—or College World Series—has called Omaha home since 1950. Each June fans watch the nation’s collegiate all-stars play “The Greatest Show on Dirt” at beautiful TD

Ameritrade Park Omaha.

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U.S. OLYMPIC SWIM TRIALS usaswimming.org Postponed until 2021 The United States Olympic Team Trials in Swimming are held before every Summer Olympic Games to select the participants for the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team. The event is overseen by the United States Olympic Committee and run/operated by USA Swimming.

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Gabriel Anthony McGrath

IN THE MARKET FOR BLUES August 1, 2020 inthemarketforblues.com Annual blues festival in Omaha’s downtown at 12+ different locations with 40+ music acts all day long. One ticket gets you in all the locations to enjoy the love of live music.

OLD MARKET FALL FESTIVAL October (Check website for date) 11th & Harney oldmarket.com Dress in costume for this fun and free family experience in The Old Market. Businesses host activities and events with interactive displays from Omaha Police & Fire, pet contest, and candy for trick-or-treaters on the brick streets.

HOLIDAYS IN THE OLD MARKET Thanksgiving – January The Old Market | oldmarket.com Enjoy our grand yuletide of bright lights and unmatched revelry. We’ll be decorated in our holiday best and scented with fresh greenery—but it’s the holiday specials inside that will beckon you to explore.

Small Business Saturday Event Nov. 28, 2020

HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL Thanksgiving – New Years Day holidaylightsfestival.org Showcasing Downtown Omaha with a full season of festive, family-friendly activities with a charity component for Food Bank for the Heartland. Also view thousands of dazzling lights illuminating Downtown Omaha.