Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his lecture tour to Omaha. He’ll address topics from his book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” and answer audience questions; everyone in attendance gets a copy of the book. The lecture starts at 7 pm; tickets start at $65.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
Treat Mom to a special three-course family-style brunch of quick breads, frittatas, crepes, pork belly and more. Cost is $40 per person, reservations required for Mother’s Day Brunch in Omaha.
The Grey Plume
220 S 31st Ave Suite 3101
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 763-4447
Second in a series of Saturday night free concerts running from 7 – 10 pm, this time with cover band Taxi Driver. Bring chairs and blankets, an umbrella and coolers, but no glass, tents, or canopies. There’ll be food and drink vendors, as well as face-painting, balloon art, and playground equipment for the kids.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 850-7515
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Omaha Farmers Market hours are Saturday, 8am-12:30 pm and Sunday, 9am-1pm.
Omaha Farmers Market
11th & Jackson Old Market
Omaha, NE 68102 and
67th and Center in Aksarben Village
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 345-5401
See jousting, swordfighting, six performance locations, hundreds of characters in costume, and free crafts for the kids. Event runs 11 am – 6pm; cost is $13 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.
Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch
11001 S 48th St
Papillion, NE 68133
(402) 331-5500
It’s the Omaha All-Stars against the Oklahoma City Victory Dolls All-Stars and the Omaha AAA team against the Oklahoma City Victory Dolls B-Team. Tonight is Service Night: buy one ticket, get one free for any police, fire, rescue, or military with valid ID. The games roll from 5-8 pm.
Ralston Arena
7300 Q St.
Ralston, NE 68127
Find new things to make your garden grow at Lauritzen Gardens’ Spring into Spring sale, featuring items from local garden clubs and the Gardens themselves. Event runs from 9am-5pm, with admission $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for children under 6 and members.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-4002
The Benson Farmers Marketcombines fresh, locally grown foods, crafts and live music. Open 9 am – 1 pm, rain or shine.
Omaha Home for Boys
4343 N 52nd St.
Omaha, NE 68104
Celebrate history with the 58th annual Florence Days Parade. This year’s theme for the floats and performers is Nebraska: 150 Years. The event runs 1-5 pm. After the parade is over, you can tour the Florence Bank, Florence Depot, Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters and the Florence Mill.
2707 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 453-6688
First Sunday of the month has public tours of Joslyn Castle. Includes all three floors and grounds, events permitting. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and military; tours are at 1, 2, and 3 pm.
Joslyn Castle
3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 595-2199
