Upcoming events.

Waterloo Days
Aug
23

Waterloo Days

๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ is just around the corner! Check out our exciting event lineup and make sure to visit our website to sign up for ALL the amazing activities. www.waterloodays.com/waterloo-days-2025-events

Dates & Times:

๐Ÿ›’ Saturday, August 23rd | 10AM - 4PM (Want more? Add on the Night Market: 10AM - 11PM!)

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Sunday, August 24th | 10AM - 4PM (No booze, but still buzzing with action!

 ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐œ๐ค๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ: Get ready to feel the energy! We're lighting up the night with a spectacular fireworks show, a DJ, and an atmosphere so lively itโ€™ll rock the Village.

๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฏ๐ข๐›๐ž:

 ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐šโ€™๐‹๐จ๐จ [5K run/jog/walk] โ€“ Weโ€™ve given our run a fresh twist this year! It's Margaritaโ€™Loo, because running is better when a margarita is waiting for you at the finish line!

 ๐๐š๐  & ๐๐ซ๐š๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž โ€˜๐‹๐จ๐จ (Cornhole Tournament) is backโ€”are you up for the challenge? Sign up and prove youโ€™ve got what it takes! Weโ€™ve got both Social and Competitive Leagues.

 ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž '๐‹๐จ๐จ Beer Garden + Live Music โ€“ Get ready for a lively lineup, featuring Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Omaha Street Percussion!

 ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž '๐‹๐จ๐จ Vendor Fair โ€“ Happening Saturday & Sunday! Are you a vendor (or know one)? Nowโ€™s your chance to claim your spot before theyโ€™re all taken. Plus, weโ€™re offering evening spots for those who want to stay for the party!

 The excitement continues on Sunday!

๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž '๐‹๐จ๐จ โ€“ Show off your business, organization, or personal style in our fun-filled parade and showcase your favorite ride! 

 ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ & ๐’๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž '๐‹๐จ๐จ โ€“ Want to flaunt your vehicle? Register for our all-vehicle show and show everyone your ride in style!

๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐‡๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š'๐ฅ๐จ๐จ โ€“ The ultimate family fun zone where laughter, games, and memories collide! Bring the whole crew for an unforgettable time!

Be part of the fun and make memories that will last a lifetime! Join us for ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“!

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First Friday in Benson
Sep
6

First Friday in Benson

LIVE PAINTING @ the BFF Artist Market First Friday on September 6th!

6 - 10PM in Downtown Benson

Catch my LIVE Painting at First Friday Benson

I will be painting LIVE with breaks between 6pm - 10 pm

Spot #40 by Star Deli on Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104

๐Ÿ”ด North Artist Market at Military Ave and Maple

๐ŸŸก South Artist Market at 62nd St and Maple

๐Ÿ”ต BFF Art Club and Live Music at Ted and Wally's

100+ Vendors, Street DJs, Live Artists, On-Street Performances, Community Partners and MORE!

First Friday in Benson

BFF Omaha

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Dundee Days
Aug
24

Dundee Days

  • Underwood Avenue Omaha, NE United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Vendor Booths will be operated from 8a until 3p. Our booth spaces are available to everyone - artists, crafters, community and school groups, businesses, individuals, and more.

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Benson Days
Jul
27

Benson Days

Benson Days is a family-friendly, summer festival that celebrates our neighborhoodโ€™s

creative, diverse, caring culture.

In 2024 we will be celebrating with events on July 27 and July 28.

PLEASE NOTE: ROAD CLOSURE

Maple Street from 59th-60th & 60th-63rd, Military Avenue up to the alley before Binney, 60th Avenue, 61st Street & 62nd Street from Maple to the south alley will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th. Please make sure your care is not parked in these locations during the above time or it will be towed.

The events below are our 2024 lineup.

Saturday

Pancake Feed with The Pancake Man 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Parade 10:00 a.m.

Booth spaces on Maple Street in Downtown Benson 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Block Party 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sunday

Benson Bike Ride with Mode Shift Omaha 9:00 a.m.

Yoga in the Park with Yoga Now 9:30 a.m.

C3 Kickball Tournament in park tbd 11:00 a.m. check in, games start at noon

C3 Kickball games are noon, 1:30, 3:00

C3 Kickball Tournament Afterparty tbd

Benson Commercial Building Historical Tour tbd

More events and activities will be posted

Make sure to stroll around our neighborhood and enjoy our vibrant area everyday!

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Vintage Market Days
Apr
19
to Apr 21

Vintage Market Days

  • Sandhills Global Event Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Vintage Market Days is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelery, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings, and a little more. Vintage Market days events are so much more than a flea market.

DATES/HOURS

April 19-21 10am - 4pm

Tickets

$15 Friday

$10 Saturday and Sunday - free readmission all weekend

SGEC Cafe(s) open with snacks, beverages and lunch menu per event hours.

FREE PARKING

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