Events

Looking to start a garden this year? Come to The RiverFront Community Seed Share to get free pollinator-friendly flower seeds, locally sourced right here in the community! Whether you are new to gardening or have been growing plants for years, this is a great opportunity to meet with other garden-enthusiasts, learn more about the garden community in Omaha, and gather a new collection of seeds for your garden. The RiverFront will be giving away a variety of locally sourced native flower seeds as well as organic crop seeds. Partners attending include Blazing Star Seed Coop, The Big Garden, Benson Community Gardens, and Douglas-Sarpy Extension Master Gardeners. Community Space (Greenhouse Apartment Building, West Entrance)

Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. Visit The RiverFront during the month of March and learn about the many contributions and impacts of women in history with a story walk featured in the Arches Playground at Gene Leahy Mall.

Come celebrate Pi Day at the 11th Street Promenade in Gene Leahy Mall! Follow the story along the path, explore, and discover the magic of Pi! 

Celebrate the arrival of Pi Day at The RiverFront on 3.14! The RiverFront will have a variety of Pi-related activities. Come read our Pi Day story walk, enjoy crafts, games, and of course mini pies as you celebrate the mathematical holiday!  Join us at the 11th Street Promenade at Gene Leahy Mall!

Come join team Metro Transit for Bus + Crafts at the 11th Street Promenade! Metro Transit will have a full bus on the promenade for visitors to explore up close. Then explore your creative side with some crafts the family can make and take: a fun shrinking bus-themed keychain, cards to celebrate Nebraska Public Transit Week, plus build your very own bus bouquet!

Hop into spring with The RiverFront's Eggcellent Adventure! Visit with local community partners throughout Gene Leahy Mall. Enjoy spring themed activities such as face painting, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and more!

Grab your clubs and join us for The Amateurs Putt-Putt Tournament at The RiverFront! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first timer, there’s fun for everyone!  Head over to the Community Space at the Greenhouse Apartment building next to the Boat Cove to test your skills.

Grab your clubs and join us for The Amateurs Putt-Putt Tournament at The RiverFront! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first timer, there’s fun for everyone!  Head over to the Community Space at the Greenhouse Apartment building next to the Boat Cove to test your skills.

Get ready, Omaha! The Festival of Colors is coming to the heart of downtown for the first time ever at Gene Leahy Mall, and it’s going to be bigger, brighter, and more vibrant than ever before! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, colors, food, and celebration as we bring the spirit of Holi to the city. Holi marks the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and a time to celebrate joy, unity, and community.

Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday in April at the Slides. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). This week's theme: Pi Bracelet Making