Things to do in Omaha this weekend

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro this weekend.

The Joslyn Art Museum in downtown Omaha is offering free events throughout the weekend. From 1-2 p.m. Friday, gallery volunteers will give a conversational “Meet the Joslyn” tour. To explore your artistic side as we enter the new year, try out the “Healthy Start with Art” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Activities include a story time from Omaha Public Library, yoga flow, creating your own art, and drop-in sketching. There will be tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. You can visit the Joslyn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to see the space on your own time.

Celebrate the beginning of 2026 by listening to local live music. Hear new and original music of soul, pop, and R&B by one of Omaha’s award winning bands. “Parfait” will be at the Harney Street Tavern at 9:15 p.m. Friday and at Cattle Call at 10 p.m. Saturday. “Bad Habitz” will be at the Island Bar and Grill in La Vista starting at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Tony LaMar will be at Vino Mas Wine Bar’s Legacy location in West Omaha starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. His influences include Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash, and more. Check out a 5-piece jazz combo with Luigi, Inc. at Mr. Toads in the Old Market at 9 p.m. Sunday.

Another great way to start off the new year is by supporting local businesses at the Winter Farmer’s Market at the Fowling Warehouse in Omaha. The fun will happen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through March. The indoor market series is centered around small businesses, with “over 50 rotating local vendors & food trucks,” according to the event’s Facebook page. Also at the event will be a full bar, kids crafts, and family games. Be on the lookout for live music and cooking demos featured. You can visit their website if you would like to sign up to be a vendor.

FREE EVENTS

Farnam Winter Pop-Up at Midtown Crossing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a .m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
S’mores Indoors at the La Vista Community Center from 1-3 p.m. Friday
Benson First Friday event from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Benson Creative District
Warrior Cats Escape Room at the Omaha Public Library’s Millard Branch from 1-3 p.m. Friday, must register
Omaha art walk in various spots in the the Old Market from 5-9 p.m. Friday
Ugly Sweater Skate at Heartwood Preserve from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday
Tow truck workshop for kids at Home Depot stores in the metro from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
Kids make beaded snowflakes at the La Vista Central Park Clubhouse from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, ages 0-11
Family Gym Day at the La Vista Community Center from 1-3 p.m. Saturday
Regular ice skating at Heartwood Preserve from noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Dragon Masters Escape Room at the Omaha Public Library’s downtown branch from 2-4 p.m. Sunday

OTHER HAPPENINGS

Jitterbugs’ Night Out at the Eagles Ballroom from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday
12th Night at the Castle – A Madrigal Dinner at Joslyn Castle from 6-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Frozen II Sing-Along showing at Film Streams Dundee Theater at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Last weekend of Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens from 4:30-9 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Tours and tastings at Lucky Bucket Brewing Company starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, must book tour
Three Kings’ Day celebration held by the South Omaha History Museum at the Center Mall from 12:30-2:15 p.m. Saturday
Last weekend of ChristmasLand drive thru in Valley from 4:30-10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 4979 N 252nd St.
High tea at the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Hockey: Faster than Ever exhibit at the Durham Museum 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
TROLLS: Save the Humans at Lauritzen Gardens from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday