Month: August 2017

The triathlon is an Omaha event for the second year and winners will qualify for the 2018 ITU Standard-Distance Triathlon World Championships in Gold Coast, Australia. Saturday’s event is for Olympic distances (1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run), while Sunday’s event is for sprint distances (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run). The event starts at 7am both days and is free to watch, but costs $109-$179 to take part in.

Carter Lake
4405 Carter Lake Shore Dr W
Omaha, NE 68110
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Events/National-Championships/2017/2017-Age-Group-National-Championships

Try several kinds of sweet corn, taste various corn dishes, see corn artwork, navigate the children’s garden corn maze, and learn about corn through various activities designed for adults and children. Hours are 9am-5pm both days; cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free to members and children under 6.

Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St
Omaha, NE 68108
402-346-4002

Continuing the series of Saturday night free concerts running from 7 – 10 pm. 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. Hours are Saturday, 8am-12:30 pm.

Omaha Farmer’s Market
11th & Jackson Old Market
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401

The Market combines 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

This farmer’s market offers everything from organic vegetables to farm fresh eggs and cheeses. The market is located in the southwest parking lot of the mall and is open 8:30am-12:30pm, rain or shine.

Village Pointe Shopping Center
17151 Davenport St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 706-7045

Browse a selection of locally grown produce, honey, jams, baked goods, arts and crafts, refreshments and more. Hours are 9am-12 noon.

Downtown Ashland
14th and Silver
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2348

This Omaha event is a free jazz concert at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing featuring up-and-coming jazz artists. You can set up your chair as early as 5 pm, with pre-show entertainment starting at 6:30, and the concert starts at 7:30. Parking is available in garages at 33rd & Farnam, 33rd & Harney, and Mutual of Omaha after 5 pm. Tonight’s act: Sammy Miller and the Congregation

Turner Park-Midtown Crossing
Turner Blvd and Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131

Head over to https://www.facebook.com/OmahaGreekFest and like Omaha’s Original Greek Festival’s Facebook page. Then visit often to learn about food ticket giveaways, free entrance tickets and more about the Greek Festival.

This Omaha  festival  features live Greek music and folk dance, tasty Greek cuisine, a Greek craft boutique, pony rides, face painting, and much more. Hours Friday are 5-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 12-7pm. Tickets are $3, free to children, military and students.

St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Ave.
Omaha, NE 68107
402-345-7103

http://www.greekfestomaha.com

First Sunday of the month public tour 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