There are so many great events in Omaha this May you won’t be able to do all of them so choose a few and spend some time with mom this weekend. It’s also Cinco de Mayo so you’ll want to grab the kids and enjoy the parade, food and rich culture of the South Omaha Latino community. The Farmers Market is also now open and the Renaissance Festival begins this month! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy this month in Omaha. Have a fantastic spring!
Events in Omaha this May
Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: Weekends now through Sept. 4th |12pm-2pm
Where: River City Star Riverboat
151 Freedom Park Rd, Omaha, NE
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Missouri River, the Omaha Riverfront, Freedom Park Naval Yard and cruise under the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge! The lower deck of the Star is fully enclosed, temperature controlled and has a fully stocked bar, comfortable seating and 2 restrooms. The upper deck is open air with a canopy. The lower level is handicapped accessible.
Cinco De Mayo Omaha
When: May 6th and 7th, 2016 | 12:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: South 24th Street Murals
In honor of its rich Mexican heritage, Nebraska’s South Omaha Latino community has been hosting Cinco de Mayo events in Omaha for decades, dating back to the early 1930s. Annual festivities include a grand parade, delicious food and lively music—it’s a tradition that gleams of prideful community spirit.
Spring into Summer
When: May 6th |5pm – 8pm
Where: 8305 Rainwood Rd, Omaha, NE
The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department invite you to this year’s Spring into Summer event. Enjoy live music, paddle boarding, kayaking, golf and more!
Omaha Farmers Market
When: Saturdays now through October 15th, 2016 | 8am – 12:30pm
Where: Old Market
11th and Jackson Streets, Omaha, NE
The Farmers Market is open every Saturday beginning May 7th through October 15th in the Old Market on 11th & Jackson. Shop for produce, herbs, meat, plants, baked goods, jams, jellies, coffee, cheeses, crafts and much more!
Mothers, Macaws, and Mimosas: A Mother’s Day Brunch
When: Sunday May 8th, 2016 | 10am – 11:30am
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
3701 S. 10th St, Omaha, NE
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet our resident Macaws while feasting on a brunch the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy a scrumptious spread of delights that will make your Mother’s Day a memorable one! After brunch, stay and explore the Zoo to see which of our residents are mothers, too.
Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
When: May 7th – May 15th (Saturdays and Sundays) | 11am – 6pm
Where: 11001 S. 48th Street. Papillion, NE
Travel back in time to the golden age of Queen Elizabeth I. All the world’s a stage, so take a part in the past and play with us. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Elizabethan age. Grab a turkey leg while watching full contact equestrian jousting. Stroll the streets and interact with over a hundred Elizabethan characters. Shop the many one-of-a-kind artisans and merchants in the medieval village. Visit the ship-wrecked pirate ship or spend some time in the Enchanted Forest. Live entertainment scheduled in 5 different staged locations. All in a day at the Renaissance Festival of Nebraska!
Junktoberfest Spring Edition
When: May 21st and 22nd | 9am – 5pm
Where: 1001 S. Fort Crook Road, Bellevue, NE
Junktoberfest is a traveling Vintage and Artisan Market that provides shoppers with a fun inviting environment to shop approximately 70 vendors per show! Includes Food Truck Food Court and live entertainment. Great fun for the whole family!
Pirates and Mermaids: Voyage to Creature Cove
Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE
Get swept away this summer inside the adventurous world of Pirates & Mermiads: Voyage to Creature Cove. Climb aboard a giant pirate ship and navigate the high seas as you encounter giant marine animals. Special programs will be held all summer long, including Mermaid Tales and craft activities at the Shell Shack.
