Taste award-winning wines, see hot air balloons launch and watch a balloon glow in the evening (weather permitting) in the beautiful Ta-Ha-Zouka Park. There will be vendors selling food and live entertainment. A kids zone will feature pony rides, inflatable bounce houses, face painting and more.
Seasonal food and flowers
Homegrown Festival at Nelson Produce Farm (July 10-26)
Visit the farm where over 1 million watermelons are produced each year. Dig into buttery corn and sweet cantaloupe. Afterward, ride the watermelon bus, or sit back to enjoy live music and face painting.
Flower Festival at Nelson Produce Farm (Aug. 14-Sept. 7)
Wander through 450,000 sunflowers, colorful zinnias and farm-fresh photo ops as summer melts into fall. Pick your own blooms, explore the sunflower maze, catch a butterfly release or book a sunrise session for peak golden-hour magic.
Cider and Sunflower Festival at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch (Dates TBA)
Enjoy freshly pressed apple cider made with Vala's apples. There is sweet cider for everyone and hard cider for those 21+. Plus, festival entertainment, acres of sunflowers, gorgeous free photo opportunities, butterfly releases, flower picking, limited-time food specials and a unique opportunity to experience a guided apple orchard tour at sunset.
Visitors to Omaha will Greek out at this vibrant festival, which features local and nationally renowned dancers, live bands, authentic Greek street food, and a Greek taverna. There will also be church tours and a boutique selling Greek-themed items. Opa!
Afro Fest Omaha is the Midwest's largest celebration of African and Afro cultures. Check out the children's and educational village, which offers fun activities from robots to language learning; visit the African Market and Food Row, which features clothing vendors, arts, crafts, and cuisine; and watch electrifying performances by local and international acts.
Summer lasts until Sept. 22, so don’t delay. Head to VisitOmaha.com to book your hotel and plan the rest of your stay.
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