Come to the Grey Plume to learn how to make stocks for any kind of soup, for any time of year. Classes are at 9:30am and 2pm; cost is $80.
Provisions by the Grey Plume
3157 Farnam St Suite 7106
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 763-4447
http://thegreyplume.com/product/soups-and-stocks-cooking-class-omaha-saturday-114/
Walk the area from 10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Streets, or ride Ollie the Trolley free between venues as you enjoy live music and art.
Old Market (10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Sts.)
Omaha, NE 68108
http://firstfridayoldmarket.com/
Every first Friday of the winter months is Family Date Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum. This month’s theme is superheroes, with superhero-themed activities and other opportunities to play. Costumes encouraged! Hours are 5-8pm; cost is $12 for adults and kids, $11 for seniors, free to kids under 2 and members. (Family Date Night is included with regular museum admission.)
Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-6164
http://www.ocm.org/exhibits/special-events/
See and buy the works of hundreds of the nation’s best artists and crafters at this Omaha event. At this top-ranked festival, you can enjoy entertainment, hourly gift drawings, food and drink, and free parking.
Hours are Thursday and Friday, 11am-9pm; Saturday, 9am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and free to ages 9 and under.
Ralston Arena
7300 Q St
Ralston, NE 68127
(402) 331-2889
https://www.hpifestivals.com
Country singer Thomas Rhett brings his Home Team Tour to Omaha. The Home Team Tour, which also features Walker Hayes and Old Dominion, is one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated tours of the year. The concert runs from 7:30-11pm, and tickets run from $27-$71.50.
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
Omaha’s traditional start to the holiday season continues downtown with a musical performance by the Omaha Children’s Chorus at 5:40 pm, the countdown to the lighting display at 6, followed by a performance by the Jingle Bell Brass, then the Making Spirits Bright concert at the Holland Center at 7.
Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall
14th & Farnam Sts
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
http://www.holidaylightsfestival.org
Come out for the 14th annual holiday lighting ceremony at Village Pointe. The event starts with a family concert at 6pm, followed by free hot cider and cookies. At 7, the Santa Parade spotlights the arrival of old St. Nick, followed by the lighting ceremony and free carriage rides up to 10pm.
Village Pointe Shopping Center
17305 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 505-9773
http://villagepointeshopping.com/events/holiday-lighting-celebration
Omaha Event: La Veinticuatro – 24th Street Walking Tour, 21 October
This Omaha event is a guided walk of 8-9 blocks of the one-time meatpacking/stockyards district, with focus on architecture, art and culture. The walk is from 11am-12:30pm; cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple.
NW corner of 24th & N Streets
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 709-2586
This Omaha event features over 160 artisans from across the Midwest. It’s a mixture of modern maker design, the best in handmade goods, and interesting found objects, along with local food, drink, and live music. Hours are 10am-4pm; admission is $5 for adults, free for kids.
Turner Park
3110 Farnam St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 980-2746
This Omaha event consists of three races: a 5K timed run/walk, a 1-mile untimed run/walk, and a 100-yard dash for kids ages 5-10. Vendors will be present on-site, and there will be face painting, balloon art and more. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be prizes for the best Halloween costumes. Hours are 9:30am-noon, and admission runs $10-$35.
Rockbrook Village Shopping Center
2800 S 110th Ct
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 955-6851
