Summer Events 2014 - Omaha NE

So can we all agree that Summer 2014 is here! I don't know about you guys and gals, but I really do enjoy Summertime. There is so much to do and see, whether you're looking to travel or stay close to home this summer. You can find great things. According to the Omaha World Herald, this Summer 2014 Preview is out and whatever you are looking for this summer, there is something to do all summer long. So whether you are wanting music, food, family sports or other events. The Big O! has you covered. 

SATURDAYS AT STINSON
What: Performances by live bands
When: Most Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m., through Sept. 6
Where: Stinson Park, 67th and Center Streets
Information: aksarbenvillage.com 

BRIDGE BEATS 

What: Free concerts in the shadow of the pedestrian bridge
When: Fridays at 6 p.m., through June 27
Where: Bob Kerrey Bridge Plaza, 705 Riverfront Drive
Information: bridgebeats.com

SLATTERY VINTAGE ESTATES SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
What: Live music performances
When: Through Oct. 10
Where: Slattery Vintage Estates, 8925 Adams St., Nehawka, Neb.
Information: svevineyards.com

STIR COVE CONCERT SERIES
What: Concerts featuring Alice in Chains, Staind, Collective Soul, Counting Crows and many others
When: Through Aug. 20
Where: 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs
Information: harrahscouncilbluffs.com

VIBES AT VILLAGE POINTE
What: Free outdoor concerts
When: Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., May 31 to Aug. 23
Where: Alegent Creighton Health Amphitheatre, Village Pointe Shopping Center, 168th Street and West Dodge Road
Information: www.villagepointeshopping.com

SWINGIN’ AT SUMTUR
What: Outdoor concerts
When: June 12, and 19 at 5 p.m.
Where: Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion.
Information: sumtur.org

FREE FAMILY FLICKS AT AKSARBEN CINEMA 
What: Free family movies
When: Saturday mornings at 10 from May 31 through June 28
Where: Aksarben Cinema, 2110 S. 67th St.
Information: aksarbencinema.com/freefamilyflicks.html

STARLIGHT MOVIES
What: Free outdoor family movies
When: 7:30 p.m. June 20; July 25; Aug. 8, 15 and 22
Where: Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion
Information: sumtur.org

FAMILY FUN SATURDAYS
What: Enjoy a different themed event every weekend with exotic animals, hayrack rides, storytelling and more
When: First Saturday of the month, through October
Where: Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue
Information: 402-597-4920

LIVING HISTORY WEEKENDS
What: Re-creations of the lives of those who lived around the fort
When: July 5 and 6, Aug. 2 and 3, Sept. 6 and 7, Oct. 4 and 5
Where: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. Seventh St., Fort Calhoun, Neb.
Information: www.fortatkinsononline.org

MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
What: Free movies
When: Monday nights at sunset, June 2 to July 28
Where: Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 31st Avenue and Dodge Street
Information: www.midtowncrossing.com

WILD, WILD WEST DAY 
What: Look at the day-to-day life of cowboys with live music, poetry, workshops and more
When: July 26
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Information: www.durhammuseum.org

RIVERFEST 

What: Nebraska State BBQ Competition, live music, fireworks, Kidz Zone, run, car show, beer garden and more
When: July 18 and 19
Where: Haworth Park, 2502 Payne Drive, Bellevue
Information: bellevuenebraska.com/riverfest-2014

HAYMARKET PARK BEERFEST
What: Beer samples and Lincoln Saltdogs baseball
When: July 26
Where: Haymarket Park, 403 Line Drive Circle, Lincoln
Information: www.haymarketparkbeerfest.com

OMAHA CRUSH
What: Wine and beer samples, live music and small bites
When: Aug. 2
Where: Stinson Park, 67th and Center Streets
Information: www.omahacrush.com

NEBRASKA WINE AND BALLOON FESTIVAL 
What: Wine tastings, hot air balloons, children’s activities and live music
When: Aug. 8 and 9
Where: Coventry Campus, south of 204th and Q Streets
Information: www.showofficeonline.com/nebraskawineballoonfestival.html

CAPITAL CITY RIBFEST
What: Barbecue and live music
When: Aug. 14 to 17
Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena's festival space north of the arena, Lincoln.
Information: pershingcenter.com/ribfest

FIFTH ANNUAL GREAT NEBRASKA BEER FESTIVAL 
What: Beer, food, live music, seminars
When: Aug. 23
Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion
Information: www.greatnebraskabeerfest.com

STORM CHASERS
What: Class AAA affiliate of the Kansas City Royals
When: Home baseball games through Sept. 1
Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion
Information: omahastormchasers.com or wernerpark.com

RACE OMAHA EVENT SERIES
What: Race events including the Omaha Kids Triathlon, Omaha Duathlon and others
When: July 19 and 20, Aug. 3 and 4
Where: Various locations
Information: www.raceomaha.com

BRAN
What: Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska
When: June 8 to 14
Where: Rushville to Waterloo
Information: bran-inc.org

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
What: NCAA men’s baseball championship tournament
When: June 14 through June 24
Where: TD Ameritrade Park, 1200 Mike Fahey St.
Information: www.cwsomaha.com

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD FIREWORKS
What: TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby, followed by World-Herald fireworks show
When: July 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: TD Ameritrade Park, 1200 Mike Fahey St.
Information: www.collegehomerunderby.com

RAGBRAI
What: Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa
When: July 20 to 26
Where: Rock Valley to Guttenburg
Information: www.ragbrai.com

This is just a small sample of all the great things that are happening all summer long in Omaha and surrounding areas.  If you have buying or sell a new home on your summer list, be sure to give me a call/email or text and I would be happy to assist in your Real Estate needs. 

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