Week of Monday, July 20, 2026

5 picks · from the newsletter

1. Gretna Days: Free Movie & Fireworks — Gretna High School Football Stadium, 11335 S 204th St, Gretna, NE, GretnaEnded
FreeFri 7:45 PMages 3–14
Catch a free outdoor movie and enjoy fireworks as part of Gretna Days on Friday evening.
2. Hadestown (Youth Production Intensive) — Rose Studio for Youth Artists, 12202 West Center Rd, Omaha, NE, MidtownEnded
$660 per sessionJul 24-25ages 11–14
Older kids can experience a unique youth production intensive with 'Hadestown' at the Rose Studio for Youth Artists.
3. Jazz on the Green: José Valentino — Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, Midtown CrossingEnded
FreeThu 7:30pmages 3–14
Pack a blanket and enjoy the free Jazz on the Green concert featuring José Valentino on Thursday.
4. Fairytale Ball — Omaha Children's Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, DowntownEnded
$17Jul 24–26all ages
Step into a world of enchantment at the Fairytale Ball, happening all weekend at the Omaha Children's Museum.
5. Moth Survey: Community Science Day — Fontenelle ForestEnded
Not specifiedJul 24 8:30pmages 6–14
Join Fontenelle Forest for a nocturnal Moth Survey on Thursday night, contributing to community science.

💡 One useful tip

Remember to pack bug spray and water for any outdoor evening events as the summer nights can be warm and buggy.