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FIRST FRIDAY OLD MARKET

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Held the first Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m., 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

May 7 – October 15, 2022 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!

HEARTLAND PRIDE

July 15 - 16, 2022 | heartlandpride.org

Join the LGBTQ+ community celebration by joining the Pride Parade at 10 am in the Old Market followed up with the Pride Festival at the CHI Health Center Omaha from 1 to 11:30pm. Please visit heartlandpride.org for more information.

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

June 16 – June 27, 2022

Charles Schwab Field Omaha cwsomaha.com

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 the beautiful

Charles Schwab Field Omaha ballpark.

CARNE Y ARENA

June 9 - September 11, 2022 KANEKO | thekaneko.org

Explore the human condition of immigrants and refugees. A solo virtual reality experience that limits interactions and respects social distancing. The experience is highly immersive and can feel extremely realistic.

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SANTA LUCIA ITALIAN FESTIVAL

July 21 – 24, 2022 Little Italy - 10th & William St. 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.

IN THE MARKET FOR BLUES

August 6, 2022 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.

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. 26, 2022

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.