With Memorial Day weekend nearing, many people are preparing to unwind and enjoy time with family and friends barbequing, swimming and relaxing. And while some may opt to stay home and relax, there are also many exciting and fun events happening around town (listed below) for those looking for a little adventure. Whatever you end up doing during this long holiday weekend, we hope it is filled with laughter, fun and lasting memories! 


What: Family Fishing Night in Papillion
When: Thursday, May 24th (6-8pm)
Where: Halleck Lake
*Free

What: Loessfest in Council Bluffs 
When: May 25th 
Where: River’s Edge Park

What: Starlight Movie Series 
When: May 25th 
Where: Sumtur Amphitheater
*Free 

What: 2018 Big Ten Baseball Tournament 
When: May 24th – 27th 
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey St. Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series
When: May 26th 
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Sts. Omaha, NE

What: Summer Reading Program Kick Off Parties
When: May 25th – 26th 
Where: Omaha Public Libraries 
*Free

What: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer
When: May 26th 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S. 20th St. Omaha, NE  

What: 2018 Memorial Day Observance Program
When: May 28th 
Where: Forest Lawn Cemetery | 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE

What: Salute to Summer Festival 
When: May 24th – 27th
Where: La Vista

What: Take Aim at Summer
When: May 25th (4-8pm)
Where: Platte River State Park
*Free

What: Helicopter Day
When: May 26th (10am – 2pm)
Where: SAC Aerospace Museum 

There are also many waterparks, spray grounds and pools around Omaha that are opening this weekend for some fun in the sun for all ages!