Events
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Pilates with Jordan
FeaturedJoin Jordan at the Lakeside Amphitheater in Heartland of America Park for evening Pilates! Please be sure to wear athletic/tennis shoes. Class begins in seated warm up and progresses to standing exercises that challenge stability and balance. Guests will utilize fitness circles and resistance bands to further challenge the small, deep stabilizing muscles of body. Pilates focuses on spinal health and is a mindfulness practice, using intentional breath to connect the mind and body. Unwind from your week and bring in the calmness of the water. Learn how to organize your body through movement with a gentle Pilates practice that will help you shine through your weekend.
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Morning Yoga with Lotus House of Yoga
FeaturedGene Leahy MallThis signature Lotus House flow is known the world over. They combine the intelligent sequencing of vinyasa with yoga philosophy, with a phenomenal soundtrack. Find your breath, your flow, and your true self. All levels, all walks of life welcome. Bring a mat, towel or blanket and a water bottle to the 8th Street Pavilion next to the dog park! https://www.lotushouseofyoga.com/
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Dog Training with Dog Gone Problems
FeaturedGene Leahy MallDog Gone Problems is hosting a free dog training workshop at the Performance Pavilion at the Gene Leahy Mall. This Saturday at 11 AM Omaha’s top dog trainers will share the tips and secrets they have used to fix thousands of Omaha-area dog problems. Join them for dog training demos, doggy dip pools, puppy playtime and a puppy parade. Friendly dogs are very welcome to attend. For more info, visithttp://www.doggoneproblems.com/riverdog
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Art Cart
FeaturedGene Leahy MallSwing 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!
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Pear Tree Performing Arts Hip Hop Dance Workshops
FeaturedCome dance with Pear Tree! Learn beginning dance routines and fun fitness combos. Fun in the sun for all ages and skill levels. Meet at the 8th Street Pavilion next to the dog park!Â
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Legacy Dance Studio Performs: The Legacy of The Wiz
FeaturedGene Leahy MallInspired 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!
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Leahy Mall Yacht Club
FeaturedGene Leahy MallBring 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.
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Boat Cart
FeaturedGene Leahy MallThe 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!
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Sculpt with the Downtown YMCA
FeaturedJoin the Downtown YMCA for Sculpt at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall! Sculpt class is a total-body workout that combines the flow of yoga with the intensity of strength training. Using light weights, bodyweight movements, this class builds strength, while keeping the mindful foundations of yoga. 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.Â
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Dance Night with the Omaha Mobile Stage
FeaturedGene Leahy MallTheOmaha 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.
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Stickers In the Sun with Hot Shops
FeaturedIn this workshop you will learn how to design and decorate do-it-yourself stickers. Use markers to experiment with layering light and dark color combinations to add details to your sticker designs. You will have so much fun making stickers in the sun that you will want to share your new DIY sticker hack with others! Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!Â
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Des Moines Ballet Summer Tour
FeaturedGene Leahy MallThe 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.