Upcoming events.

La Calavera Catrina
Oct
2
to Nov 8

La Calavera Catrina

Step into a colorful celebration of life with La Calavera Catrina by Ricardo Soltero. Eight larger-than-life skeleton sculptures showcase the iconic Día de los Muertos figure, blending history, heritage and artistry in a vibrant display with bilingual signage.

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Winterland at Heartwood Preserve
Nov
1
to Feb 1

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve returns for another season of free outdoor ice skating in West Omaha! Enjoy 90-minute sessions with complimentary skate rentals, festive lights, music, and cozy treats.

Opening Weekend (Nov. 1–2) features holiday décor and warm drinks from a local coffee truck. Reserve your free session and make Winterland your go-to Omaha winter tradition.

Reserve your free session today and make Winterland your favorite Omaha winter tradition!

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Vision Beyond Sight Gala: Illuminating Brilliance
Nov
6

Vision Beyond Sight Gala: Illuminating Brilliance

Celebrate community, resilience, and inclusion at Outlook Enrichment’s Vision Beyond Sight Gala: Illuminating Brilliance. This annual event honors the impact of clients, associates, and volunteers shaping the blind and low-vision community in Omaha.

Highlights include Dessert in the Dark, where guests don sleep shades to experience dessert using other senses, as well as the Associate and Volunteer of the Year and Peter J. Salmon Award presentations. The evening also features immersive activities and a silent auction benefiting Outlook Enrichment programs.

Register by October 24 to be part of this inspiring celebration of brilliance beyond sight.

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Third Annual Ice Skate with the Omaha Lancers
Nov
16

Third Annual Ice Skate with the Omaha Lancers

Lace up your skates and hit the ice with the Omaha Lancers for the Third Annual Ice Skate with the Lancers, hosted by Outlook Enrichment!

This free, inclusive event invites blind and low-vision skaters, along with their friends and family, to enjoy a fun-filled day on the ice alongside players from the Omaha Lancers. All skill levels are welcome — whether you’re skating for the first time or perfecting your glide, the rink is open to everyone.

Come for the ice time, stay for the smiles, and make lasting memories with friends, family, and your favorite hockey team.

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Teen Rec Smash Fest at iSmash Omaha
Oct
25

Teen Rec Smash Fest at iSmash Omaha

Get ready to smash, laugh, and let loose at Teen Rec Smash Fest hosted by Outlook Nebraska at iSmash Omaha!

This unique event invites blind and visually impaired teens, along with a sighted friend or family member, to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience breaking everyday items in a safe, supervised setting. iSmash provides all the safety gear and smashable materials, from glass to electronics, and to top it off, the grand finale smash will be a giant pumpkin, just in time for Halloween fun!

Bring your energy, grab your gear, and get ready to release some stress in the most satisfying way possible.

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Lead with Confidence: Trust Your Instincts
Oct
22

Lead with Confidence: Trust Your Instincts

Join Dr. Brenda “Dr. B” Caldwell for Lead with Confidence: Trust Your Instincts, a virtual workshop designed to help you quiet self-doubt and strengthen your leadership voice.

Learn how to silence imposter thoughts, make decisions with clarity, and lead with conviction—while staying kind, coachable, and grounded.

Register now: Click here

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Heartwood Preserve Kite Festival
Oct
18
to Oct 19

Heartwood Preserve Kite Festival

Look to the skies as Great American Kites & Events comes to Heartwood Preserve. Massive, colorful kites will fill the sky with larger-than-life designs. There will be kite flying lessons, kites for sale, kite-making crafts, music, food trucks and more. A team member from Great American Kites & Events will be on hand for interviews.

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Tandem Bike Ride – Coffee Ride to Roast Coffee
Oct
17

Tandem Bike Ride – Coffee Ride to Roast Coffee

Join Outlook Nebraska for the final Tandem Bike Ride of 2025 — a community ride designed for visually impaired and blind individuals, their friends, and family.

Starting at Outlook Nebraska, riders will travel along the Keystone Trail to Roast Coffee for a warm drink and good company before looping back. It’s the perfect way to close out the biking season with connection, fresh air, and fun.

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Heartwood Fall Fest
Oct
11
to Oct 12

Heartwood Fall Fest

This two-day, family-friendly festival brings all the autumn fun in one place. Enjoy complimentary pumpkins and a decorating station, petting zoo and mini horse rides, 9-hole mini golf, live music, food trucks and fall-themed carnival games. Champion snow sculptor and international competitor Matt Seeley with Team Nebraska Snow Sculpting will be on hand to carve giant display pumpkins for photo ops. Matt will be available for interviews.

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Art in the Park – Watercolor Class
Oct
5

Art in the Park – Watercolor Class

Keegan Baker is back to paint and share his skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, you’ll enjoy creating your own masterpiece surrounded by the beauty of Heartwood Preserve as the leaves start to turn. All materials are provided; bring your creativity!

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Omaha Día de los Muertos Parade
Oct
4

Omaha Día de los Muertos Parade

Join the Día de los Muertos Parade and experience a joyful procession alive with music, dance, and tradition. Colorful Catrinas, vibrant floats, flowers, candles and art honor loved ones while the community comes together to celebrate life and remembrance.

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Fall Fest at Hummel Park
Oct
4

Fall Fest at Hummel Park

Celebrate the season at Fall Fest with nature hikes, fall crafts and a scavenger hunt through Hummel Park. Toast s’mores by the fire, try your hand at archery and enjoy outdoor games in the crisp autumn air.

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Grease at Omaha Community Playhouse
Oct
3
to Oct 12

Grease at Omaha Community Playhouse


Shake, rattle, and roll! The ultimate feel-good blast from the past.

Pink ladies, T-Birds, poodle skirts, oh my! The electrifying celebration of the fifties comes to OCP for the very first time! The iconic movie you know and love is brought to life on stage, with all your favorite hits like “Summer Nights”, “Greased Lightnin’’”, “You’re the One That I Want”, and more!

Contains mild adult content and themes.

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Barktoberfest
Sep
28

Barktoberfest

Don’t leave Fido alone to celebrate Oktoberfest — bring him down to Omaha Dog Bar for inclusive festivities. Click for more information.

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Rave for Recovery
Sep
20

Rave for Recovery

Who says you can’t have fun while sober? No one! This event is for anyone who is, or knows someone who is, choosing a sober lifestyle. Click to learn more!

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Tattoos for Tails
Sep
6

Tattoos for Tails

Have you been itching to get some new ink? On September 6 you can do that, while raising funds for Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue! Click for more information.

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Afro Fest Omaha
Aug
31

Afro Fest Omaha

Afro Fest, a festival that celebrates African culture, education, art, food and community, returns to Heartland of America Park! What can you expect? Click to learn!

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