Events for August 7, 2026
Collaborative Splash with Liquid Watercolor with Hot Shops
Together we will create a large scale “painting” with liquid watercolor….run with a paintbrush, flick the color, giggle with wild abandon. Then each person gets their own hunk of the paper for abstract discovery. You might seek out bugs, wings, faces or places? Let your mind wander like a happy child. Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!
Game Cart
Stop by to grab a mix of classic lawn games, board games and activities perfect for all ages and group sizes! Enjoy the park and please return the items when you are done. Look for the blue top cart near the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall. Have an idea for a new game we should add? We would love to hear it, please leave your suggestion at the Game Cart!
Imagination Playground
Imagination Playground – These blue blocks can transform any space into a playground that encourages learning, social development, movement, and fun! Kids can use their imagination to stack, line, and move each block into an endless variety of patterns. Check out the Imagination Playground near the Downtown Green!
Riverfront First Friday
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, local talent, and community celebration at RiverFront First Fridays' Battle of the Bands! Experience the energy as talented bands compete for top honors while filling downtown Omaha with incredible music and excitement. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, unique local vendors, family-friendly activities, and the beautiful atmosphere of The RiverFront. Whether you're cheering on your favorite band, discovering new artists, or simply looking for a fun summer evening with friends and family, this is an event you won't want to miss. RiverFront First Fridays is a collaboration with Downtown Omaha Inc. and The RiverFront. Admission is free—come celebrate Omaha's vibrant music scene where our community comes together to Live. Local.Together!
Soccer Shots Community Play Day
Soccer Shots is bringing the fun to The RiverFront with a free, 30 minute soccer experience for children ages 2 to 5. Kids will run, play, and explore through exciting games while building confidence and learning basic soccer skills in a fun, positive, and energetic environment. Click HERE to sign up!
Silent Disco at the Sculpture Garden
Grab a pair of headphones and dance under the stars—and the sculptures. KANEKO is bringing something a little different to The RiverFront Sculpture Park at Gene Leahy Mall: a Silent Disco, led by Degy Entertainment. As the sun sets over the mall, tune in to curated hits and move through the sculpture garden at your own pace. Expect throwback party anthems from the 90s to the aughts, as well as the best of today’s top 40. One part dance party, one part outdoor art walk, all part summer in downtown Omaha. No shushing required. Just plug in, tune in, and let the art (and the beat) move you. Sign up now to reserve your headphones—space is limited. Sign up now to reserve a set of headphones HERE.