Events

Swing by the Art Cart and explore simple drop-in art activities and materials perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you want to sketch, craft or try something new, its an easy way to make something on your own while you are enjoying the space! Find the Art Cart near the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall. Have a suggestion for an activity or material we should add? Leave us a suggestion at the cart, we are always looking for new ways to create!

Inspired by the soulful Broadway hit The Wiz, this high-energy production is the annual showcase for Aunt Phyllis’ Legacy Dance Studio. It’s the grand finale of their season, where students debut the technical skills and artistry they’ve mastered all year long. The show will be held at the Performance Pavilion!

Bring your remote control boat or just stop by and watch others enjoy the Boat Cove at Gene Leahy Mall. The Boat Cove is located at 10th and Farnam Street under the bridge area.

The RiverFront Boat Cart is here! The Boat Cart provides free remote controlled boats for everyone to enjoy. Adults and kids are invited to check out a boat to use in our boat cove, then return it once they are done using it. The Boat Cart will be located by the Boat Cove!

TheOmaha Mobile StageYouth Talent Show program is an outdoor amateur talent competition series for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors. Participation is free and open to all performing arts genres. The winners of the eligible age divisions of each preliminary showcase, held from May 31-June 14, 2026, will advance to Finals at Gene Leahy Mall on June 28, 2026. Visithttps://www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow forsign up, rules, stage sizes, and judging info.

The Omaha metro’s American Midwest Ballet will be hosting Ballet Des Moines on its summer tour, with both dance companies collaborating to present a free public performance at the Performance Pavilion at Gene Leahy Mall.

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. 

Join us for for Lunch and Listen with the classic rock sounds of Wooden Music.