Omaha Event: Benson Days, 27-28 July

Benson Days is a great Omaha event, you’ll want to attend.

From their website:

” The events below are our 2024 lineup:

Saturday

Pancake Feed with The Pancake Man 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Parade 10:00 a.m.
Creative and Community Friends booth spaces on Maple Street in Downtown Benson 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Block Party, 2725 North 60th Avenue, 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Benson Splash Party at Stonebridge Christian Church Benson Campus
​2702 North 61st Street 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sunday

Benson Bicycle Ride with Mode Shift Omaha 9:00 a.m.
Yoga in the Park with Yoga Now in Grace Young Park 9:00 a.m.
Benson Commercial District Historical Building Walking Tour 10:00 a.m.
Community Church Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church 10:00 a.m. with lunch following
C3 Kickball Tournament in park tbd 11:00 a.m. check in, games start at noon
C3 Kickball games are noon, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00
C3 Kickball Tournament Afterparty at Barchen Beer Garden, 6:30 p.m”

More at:
https://www.bensondays.com

Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben, 28 July

Omaha Farmers Market purple sign with white letters and white outline mushroom with Aksarben in the background. Text states, “”OMAHA FARMERS MARKET, MAY 5 thru OCT 13, SUNDAYS, Aksarben Village, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.”

Enjoy the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben on Sundays (5 May -13 October 13) from 9 AM to 1 PM with food, booths, veggies and more!

Aksarben Village
67th Street & Mercy Road​​
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/aksarben-village/

Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben, 21 July

Omaha Farmers Market purple sign with white letters and white outline mushroom with Aksarben in the background. Text states, “”OMAHA FARMERS MARKET, MAY 5 thru OCT 13, SUNDAYS, Aksarben Village, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.”

Enjoy the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben on Sundays (5 May -13 October 13) from 9 AM to 1 PM with food, booths, veggies and more!

Aksarben Village
67th Street & Mercy Road​​
https://omahafarmersmarket.com/aksarben-village/

Durham Museum: Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

From our friends at the Durham Museum:

“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall
Now – October 13, 2024
Vacations. Family Barbecues. Sun rays. Be sure to add Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall to your list of summer musts. Explore the life and extraordinary work of one of the greatest champions of the natural world in this hands-on, transportive multimedia exhibition, which celebrates the discoveries of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE. Jane braved the unknown to give the world a window into humankind’s closest living relatives: chimpanzees.

View iconic photos of Jane’s early years and venture on an immersive projection of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, where Jane did her famous behavioral research on chimpanzees. See a life-size hologram of Dr. Goodall, enter a replica of her research tent, learn about the famous chimpanzees of the Gombe Stream and their fascinating behaviors, and view rare artifacts.”

Durham Museum
801 S 10th St.
Omaha, NE 68108-3207
(402)444-5071

Omaha Event: Omaha Butter Brickle for National Ice Cream Day, 21 July

Have fun and great ice cream at this new Omaha event-1st Annual Butter Brickle Ice Cream Day from Noon-4 PM at Turner Park

First 500 people pay just $2 per bowl from Cold Stone Creamery.

More on the event at https://midtowncrossing.com/event/butter-brickle-ice-cream-day/

Turner Park
3110 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131