Events

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 – 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 Fridays - The first installment of this fun, new community-driven event will be held Friday, July 3rd from 3-8 PM, featuring the Pear Tree Performing Arts, Raices de Mexico, and the Chad Stoner Band. 

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!

All are welcome to The RiverFront's 5th Annual Fourth of July Celebration featuring the Omaha Symphony! This fun, festive and family-friendly evening in downtown Omaha returns to the Gene Leahy Mall. This concert will feature the Omaha Symphony, along with other performers to be announced. The evening will culminate with The RiverFront's spectacular fireworks presentation synchronized with live music. Come early to secure your spot on the lawn beginning at 3 PM.

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!

Join us for The RiverFront Community Concert Featuring the Omaha Symphony with Legends of Country at the Performance Pavilion in Gene Leahy Mall. Blankets and folding chairs are welcomed to be placed at 3:00 pm and the concert will start at 8:30 pm. The Legends of Country, starring The X Factor finalist Rachel Potter and The Voice finalist Patrick Thomas, is a foot-stompin’, toe tappin’ tribute to the greatest names in country music, including songs by famed singers and songwriters like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill.

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.