| Things To Do: 14 Events Found; Nov 23, 2009 - Nov 23, 2010
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Ethnic Holiday Festival | Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha 4 Dec 2009 (annual) Every year, the Durham Western Heritage Museum celebrates seasonal world traditions with ethnic holiday foods, crafts and entertainment from distant lands at the Ethnic Holiday Festival. There's even a display of miniature Christmas trees from many nations. |
Christmas at Union Station | Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha 27 Nov 2009 - 3 Jan 2010; not Mon (annual) Durham Western Heritage Museum (housed within Union Station) hosts Christmas at Union Station, a festive event featuring the city's largest indoor Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights and ornaments. Live entertainment takes place every Saturday and Sunday during December. |
College World Series | Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, Omaha Jun 2010 (annual) The College World Series is synonymous with Omaha, and has been played at the Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium since 1950. The eight best college sides battle it out over 11 or 12 days to find baseball's NCAA Division 1 champion. |
Omaha Summer Arts Festival | Omaha 25 - 27 Jun 2010 (annual) The Omaha Summer Arts Festival takes over the downtown area of this Nebraskan city for three days of art, music and fun. Live music runs all day and kids can enjoy hands-on art activities and their own entertainment. |
Omaha Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival | Lewis & Clark Landing, Omaha Jul 2010 (annual) Organised by the Omaha Blues Society, the Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival at Lewis & Clark Landing attracts talented national, regional and local jazz and blues musicians. The popular festival includes food and beverage stalls. |
SeptemberFest | Qwest Convention Center, Omaha Sep 2010 (annual) Voted one of the top events in the US, Omaha's mammoth five-day SeptemberFest is great fun for all the family. Held at the Qwest Convention Center, it includes a parade, plane show, live music, kiddies' kingdom, circus and fireworks. |
(Downtown) Omaha Lit Fest | Omaha Sep 2010 (annual) The (Downtown) Omaha Lit Fest is held annually at venues around the Old Market and encompasses panel discussions, readings, dinners, wine drinking and art exhibits. Internationally renowned writers give their views on books and writing. |
River City Roundup | Qwest Arena, Omaha Sep 2010 (annual) Established in 1982, the River City Roundup (combined with the Douglas County Fair) serves as a community-wide celebration of the diverse heritage of the Omaha region. The Qwest Arena fills with Western-themed events, livestock exhibitions, a rodeo and much more. |
Race for the Cure | Omaha Oct 2010 (annual) Seeking to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment, the annual Race for the Cure is held in downtown Omaha. The main event is a 5km walk starting at the Civic Auditorium. |
Wildlife Safari | Wildlife Safari, Omaha Mar - Oct 2010 (annual) The Lee G Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari is located in the scenic Platte River valley. The park houses bison, elk, cranes, pronghorn antelope, wolves and other native animals. Conservation and breeding of rare and endangered species is key. |
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