What to Do in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska is considered the heart of the Midwest. If you enjoy the heartland of America, you will love your stay in Omaha. There are plenty of events taking place throughout the city during the year.
Some of the events that you will want to enjoy when you are visiting Omaha include the following.
Nebraska Renaissance Faire
You can enjoy the annual fair that has been taking place for more than a decade and feel as though you have stepped back in time to the Knights of Old when you attend this fair that takes place during the month of May every year at Bellevue Pumpkin, right outside of the city. If you are looking for a way to transport yourself back to Medieval days, look no further than the Nebraska Renaissance Faire.
Children Playhouse
During the month of June, you can take your children to the Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center where they can enjoy plays that are put on by children for children. There is no fee for these plays and they are great entertainment for children on the weekends.
Gospel Concerts
If you enjoy Gospel music, then you will enjoy the monthly Gospel Concerts that are put on at the First Christian Church in downtown Omaha. This event takes place the first Saturday of every month in the evening and features the best Gospel singers in the area. If you are fan of Gospel music, this is where you want to be.
Hindu Temple Tour
If you are curious about Hinduism, you will want to explore the Hindu Temple of Nebraska. You can enjoy a tour of the temple during the first Saturday of every month from May to September. This is a good way to explore Hinduism and learn more about this religion.
BIG Omaha
If you want to see the most creative and innovative inventions, visit BIG Omaha, an annual event that takes place the second weekend of July every year at the Quest Center in Omaha. This is an annual event that features inventors, entrepreneurs and others for a giant exposition. You can exhibit your wares or just browse when you visit this annual Omaha event.
Arts Festival
If you enjoy the arts, you will want to visit University Place during the month of August for the annual Arts Festival. This festival features artists from the area as well as performances from local singers and dancers. This is all about the arts and takes place every weekend in August in Omaha. If you are an avid fan of the arts, you are bound to be impressed by this display.
Omaha Rodeo Contest
During the third week of July, you can enjoy the annual Rodeo Contest that takes place at the Outdoor Theater in downtown Omaha. If you like rodeo, you will enjoy the bull riding, bronco busting and music entertainment that is fun for all ages at this annual rodeo event in Omaha.
You can find music, sports, culture and all types of fun when you visit Omaha, Nebraska... right in the breadbasket of the United States.
Joe Deacon loves to travel and Omaha, Nebraska events are some of his favorite must-see happenings. Go to Eventsetter.com and see a schedule of Omaha events running at the time of your visit.
