Events

Join the Downtown YMCA for Total Body Conditioning at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall! Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This class will improve participants’ overall fitness, agility, speed and athleticism in the high intensity class. Modifications can be made for all fitness levels but be prepared to push yourself! A consent form is required for participation in the class. You can fill one out online via the link before your class. Once it is filled out you won't have to do it again! Please visit https://metroymca.org/locations/downtown-ymca for more information on the YMCA. 

Have you been keeping cool on your couch all summer?Now is the time to kick it up and get ready for those fall walks.Join the Nebraska Trailblazers in a Couch to 5K walking program.  For three mornings a week for six weeks, they will have you all ready to walk your first 5K walk.Join them at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th& Farnam.

Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green event lawn.

Join the Downtown YMCA for Total Body Conditioning at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall! Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This class will improve participants’ overall fitness, agility, speed and athleticism in the high intensity class. Modifications can be made for all fitness levels but be prepared to push yourself! A consent form is required for participation in the class. You can fill one out online via the link before your class. Once it is filled out you won't have to do it again!  Please visit https://metroymca.org/locations/downtown-ymca for more information on the YMCA. 

Have you been keeping cool on your couch all summer?Now is the time to kick it up and get ready for those fall walks.Join the Nebraska Trailblazers in a Couch to 5K walking program.  For three mornings a week for six weeks, they will have you all ready to walk your first 5K walk.Join them at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th& Farnam.

Enjoy a fun-filled fall Friday with Halloween bag decorating, face painting, live music, lawn games, and delicious holiday-themed treats. 

Learn “The Story of Omaha” from its rich Native history to its ambitious future goals. Discover the people, places, and surprising stories that turned a frontier settlement into a thriving Midwestern city. Come walk Omaha’s parks and streets and see the city that’s being built for tomorrow. Join Max, your tour guide, at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th and Farnam. 

Join Rachel at Gene Leahy Mall for a beginner hula-hoop class! Dress in comfortable athletic gear, grab a water bottle, and come ready to shake off the week. We'll start with a quick body warm-up, followed by step-by-step instruction on core hooping mechanics, easy hand moves, and simple trick combos. Whether you haven't spun a hoop since elementary school or just want to try a fun outdoor activity, all ages and skill levels are welcome! Hoops are provided—just show up, catch the weekend vibes, and get ready to laugh, dance, and try something new.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green.

Bring your pooch down to the Gene Leahy Mall for our Summer FidoFest! Enjoy a variety of pet vendors, activities, food trucks, and delicious treats for Fido. There will also be adoption groups, pet trainers, and resources for pet owners.