Omaha Activities: Events and Festivals

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Omaha hosts many festivals throughout the year. Every Thursday night throughout the summer, one can take part in Jazz on the Green www.joslyn.org/activities/Music.aspx where local and regional musicians present programs ranging from reggae to swing at this annual concert series sponsored by the Joslyn Art Museum. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner, beverages and your dancing shoes! Another summer event is Shakespeare on the Green www.nebraskashakespeare.com is an offering of Shakespearean works, a drama and a comedy running in repertory and draws more than 35,000 playgoers during its annual three-week run. Every summer, the Omaha Farmers Market www.omahafarmersmarket.com takes place in the downtown Old Market area and is open Saturday mornings. The Taste of Omaha tasteofomaha.info festival is usually held between the Lewis & Clark Landing & Heartland of America Park downtown. Held in early June, this is a great way to sample food from various local vendors. There is also live music and other fun events. The Taste of West Omaha www.tasteofwesto.com or Westfest is similar to Taste of Omaha, only it is held on the western edge of Omaha, 168th & Center St. In the winter months, the Holiday Lights Festival www.holidaylightsfestival.org takes place in Downtown Omaha. Lights are put up on many buildings and trees, and different activities take place throughout the festival, including ice skating, singing performances, and fireworks.

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• www.joslyn.org/activities/Music.aspx
• www.nebraskashakespeare.com
• www.omahafarmersmarket.com
• tasteofomaha.info
• www.tasteofwesto.com
• www.holidaylightsfestival.org