Events in Omaha this July

Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day! If you’re looking for family friendly events in Omaha this July then be sure to check out the list below. There are plenty of festivals, fireworks and activities for everyone to enjoy. From Railroad Days to RiverFest, July in Omaha is great fun. There’s plenty of fireworks fun too.

Happy 4^thof July!

Events in Omaha this July

Ralston’s 58th Annual Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4^th, 2018
Where: 80^thand Highland
Omaha, NE

The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our 58th Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 1pm. The parade draws an estimated 42,000 people, more than eight times the population of Ralston.

Omaha Beer Fest
When: July 6^th and 7^th, 2018
Where: Horsemen’s Park
6306 Q Street
Omaha, NE

It’s the 8th Annual OMAHA BEER FEST which will be held on the Infield Turf at Horsemen’s Park! Hundreds of American Craft Beers, 60+ breweries and cider makers, Beer Academy, VIP Lounge and more! All General Admission tickets are good for one day of sampling to include a tasting glass and unlimited 2 ounce samples of craft beer.

VIP ticket holders get to enter the festival one hour early on either Friday or Saturday, receive close VIP parking, and have access to the VIP Lounge featuring delicious food and specialty beers not available in the brewery tents.

Attendees can dance and enjoy beer fest fun each night with fan favorite sounds of regionally known artist, DJ JAB.

Riverfest Celebration with Fireworks
When: July 6^thand 7^th, 2018
Where: Haworth Park
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue’s regional RiverFest 2018 annual festival draws more than 30,000 people to Bellevue. If you love good food, good times, great music, Nebraska BBQ State Championship and a great setting then RiverFest is the place for you to promote your business and support Bellevue’s largest community festival.

Railroad Days
When: July 14^thand 15^th, 2018
Where: Various locations in Omaha

Celebrate our region’s rich railroad heritage and all things train and track at Railroad Days 2018, July 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fun-filled weekend gives families the opportunity to explore the exhibits and collections at five of the area’s railroad-themed attractions, all at one low price. Available for purchase at any participating venue during the event, a $15 family pass (good for 2 adults and their dependent children), includes admission to and bus/trolley transportation between all 5 locations. A $5 pass is also available for one adult with the purchase of a family pass (limit one). A great experience for all ages!

African Culture Festival in Omaha
When: July 15^th, 2018
Where: 2285 S 67^thStreet
Omaha, NE

Come out for the inaugural African Cultural Festival and experience Africa in the heart of Omaha. This family-friendly event incorporates authentic African music, art, dance, fashion, and cuisine in celebration of the diversity of the African diaspora. Enjoy performances by such notable acts as Edem, African Culture Connection, and Umoja Choir while they shop from an array of vendors, including food, crafts, jewelry, and clothing.

Omaha LGBTQ Wedding Expo
When: July 15^th, 2018
Where: 655 N 108^thAvenue
Omaha, NE

Join us as we celebrate our first event in Omaha! You & your fiancee (or fiancee-to-be!) are cordially invited to join the fun – you’ll have the chance to meet and chat with a diversity of LGBTQ-friendly wedding, home & travel related vendors. Plan your Dream Ceremony, Reception, Honeymoon and committed lives together among friends, and be sure to join us at 2:15 when we announce our Raffle Winners! We look forward to seeing you & your partner at – The Sheraton Omaha Hotel!

Benson Days
When: July 28^th, 2018
Where: Maple Street between 58^thand 63^rdStreets
Omaha, NE

Benson Days, held each July, is a one-day, family friendly summer festival that celebrates the neighborhood’s creative culture. Activities include a pancake breakfast, parade, street festival featuring dozens of vendors, art, live music, children’s activities and more.

Proceeds from Benson Days support neighborhood projects.

Nebraska Asian Festival
When: July 28^th, 2018
Where: Lewis and Clark Landing
515 N Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE

The festival is featuring food vendors, cultural performances and retail booths. Fun activities will be throughout the day featuring lion dances, egg roll eating contest, martial arts, yoga, tai chi, origami and so much more. It is a family-oriented event to educate, celebrate and promote Asian heritage. The goal is to promote diversity and intercultural awareness while bringing the community together.

Chalk Art Festival
When: July 28^thand 29^th, 2018
Where: Midtown Crossing’s Farnam Street
Omaha, NE

An eye-popping addition to the city’s arts and culture landscape, the Chalk Art Festival is a weekend-long live art celebration. Local/regional artists and professional madonnaris will transform patches of Midtown Crossing pavement into pastel chalk masterpieces.

Enjoy live music, food, drinks and shopping. New to Omaha and Midtown Crossing, the Chalk Art Festival concept is tremendously popular around the world – from Curtatone, Italy, to Denver, Colorado.

Free & open to the public.