Events

Let’s Keep It Poppin Summer Art Fair is a family-friendly day out at The RiverFront. This summer fair will be making it POP after the Fourth of July with phenomenal local vendors of the midlands. The Blind Picasso nonprofit will be bringing in vendors ranging from beautiful canvas art to delicious bites. Enjoy music from a live DJ, making for a fantastic afternoon at Gene Leahy Mall.

RiverFront First Fridays is going out with a BATTLE! Join us Friday, October 2, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at Gene Leahy Mall for our season finale featuring Battle of the Bands with The Jones Band, Happy Endings Band and Los Estereotipos Band. The evening will also feature performances by AP Legacy Dancers and the Hindu Temple / IAN Dance Program, plus food trucks, local vendors and plenty of family fun. Bring your lawn chair, gather your family and friends, and spend the evening enjoying live local music in the heart of Downtown Omaha. Admission is FREE, so come early, explore The RiverFront and help us celebrate an incredible first season of RiverFront First Fridays. Live. Local. Together.

Join Rachel at Gene Leahy Mall for a beginner hula-hoop class! Dress in comfortable athletic gear, grab a water bottle, and come ready to shake off the week. We'll start with a quick body warm-up, followed by step-by-step instruction on core hooping mechanics, easy hand moves, and simple trick combos. Whether you haven't spun a hoop since elementary school or just want to try a fun outdoor activity, all ages and skill levels are welcome! Hoops are provided—just show up, catch the weekend vibes, and get ready to laugh, dance, and try something new.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green.

This 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/

Have you been keeping cool on your couch all summer?Now is the time to kick it up and get ready for those fall walks.Join the Nebraska Trailblazers in a Couch to 5K walking program.  For three mornings a week for six weeks, they will have you all ready to walk your first 5K walk.Join them at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th& Farnam.

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. 

Have you been keeping cool on your couch all summer?Now is the time to kick it up and get ready for those fall walks.Join the Nebraska Trailblazers in a Couch to 5K walking program.  For three mornings a week for six weeks, they will have you all ready to walk your first 5K walk.Join them at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th& Farnam.

Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green event lawn.

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. 

Have you been keeping cool on your couch all summer?Now is the time to kick it up and get ready for those fall walks.Join the Nebraska Trailblazers in a Couch to 5K walking program.  For three mornings a week for six weeks, they will have you all ready to walk your first 5K walk.Join them at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th& Farnam.

Enjoy a fun-filled fall Friday with Halloween bag decorating, face painting, live music, lawn games, and delicious holiday-themed treats. 

Learn “The Story of Omaha” from its rich Native history to its ambitious future goals. Discover the people, places, and surprising stories that turned a frontier settlement into a thriving Midwestern city. Come walk Omaha’s parks and streets and see the city that’s being built for tomorrow. Join Max, your tour guide, at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th and Farnam. 

Join Rachel at Gene Leahy Mall for a beginner hula-hoop class! Dress in comfortable athletic gear, grab a water bottle, and come ready to shake off the week. We'll start with a quick body warm-up, followed by step-by-step instruction on core hooping mechanics, easy hand moves, and simple trick combos. Whether you haven't spun a hoop since elementary school or just want to try a fun outdoor activity, all ages and skill levels are welcome! Hoops are provided—just show up, catch the weekend vibes, and get ready to laugh, dance, and try something new.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green.

Bring your pooch down to the Gene Leahy Mall for our Summer FidoFest! Enjoy a variety of pet vendors, activities, food trucks, and delicious treats for Fido. There will also be adoption groups, pet trainers, and resources for pet owners.

At the University of Nebraska Omaha, the Keyboard Area is alive with opportunities for pianists and organists to grow as versatile performers, collaborators, and musicians. From solo recitals to chamber groups to collaborative opportunities, students share their artistry in venues both on campus and throughout the Omaha community—whether in the inspiring space of Gallery 1516, the healing halls of the Buffett Cancer Center, or the outdoors at Gene Leahy Mall!

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.

Get Fit In the Park with Healing Tender Hearts!  Get Fit will help inspire weekly Sunday workouts that focus on cardio, mental health, fitness, with laughter, smiles, and togetherness.  This event will take place at the Performance Pavilion in 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. 

Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green event lawn.

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 at Gene Leahy Mall and The RiverFront for a Community Wellness Walk focused on movement, connection, and practical health education. Each walk begins with a short wellness discussion and simple group stretch followed by a 20-30 minute walk through the park. All fitness levels are welcome. Walks start at the Wind Sculpture near 13th St. Come move, learn, and enjoy the community!

Join us for Fun Fall Friday featuring live music by the Cher and Gene Klosner Trio. Free cider donuts, yard games, and pumpkin painting.  

Learn “The Story of Omaha” from its rich Native history to its ambitious future goals. Discover the people, places, and surprising stories that turned a frontier settlement into a thriving Midwestern city. Come walk Omaha’s parks and streets and see the city that’s being built for tomorrow. Join Max, your tour guide, at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th and Farnam.

Join Rachel at Gene Leahy Mall for a beginner hula-hoop class! Dress in comfortable athletic gear, grab a water bottle, and come ready to shake off the week. We'll start with a quick body warm-up, followed by step-by-step instruction on core hooping mechanics, easy hand moves, and simple trick combos. Whether you haven't spun a hoop since elementary school or just want to try a fun outdoor activity, all ages and skill levels are welcome! Hoops are provided—just show up, catch the weekend vibes, and get ready to laugh, dance, and try something new.  This event will be held on the Downtown Green.

Join Flatwater Free Press reporters Chris Bowling and Leah Keinama on Oct. 17 at noon or 2 p.m. for a free guided tour of The RiverFront and discussion of “Buried Truth,” a yearlong project investigating the city’s lead cleanup from Flatwater and ProPublica. The mile-long walk, which will last about an hour, features public art displays including portraits by local artist Watie White as well as photos and reporting from Flatwater Free and ProPublica’s project.

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.

Get Fit In the Park with Healing Tender Hearts!  Get Fit will help inspire weekly Sunday workouts that focus on cardio, mental health, fitness, with laughter, smiles, and togetherness.  This event will take place at the Performance Pavilion in 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.