The City of Fremont and Fremont Creative District announced the PARTY in the Park event at John C. Fremont Park has been postponed from June 17th to December of this year because of ongoing construction and improvement work within the park. The decision was made to ensure the experience can be enjoyed by all attendees and vendors in a setting intended by the organizers.
The Omaha Freedom Festival will take place Saturday, June 13th, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A free concert will take place at Gene Leahy Mall at 8:30 p.m. The daytime festival celebrating Juneteenth will have several food vendors and activities such as face painting, basketball challenges, kickball tournament, bike giveaways and free food raffles. The concert will feature R&B artists such as Keri Wilson, Lyfe Jennings and Nivea performing on stage, as well as a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free but downloading tickets is still required. Visit HERE for more information.
The 57th Annual Garden Walk hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Guild will take place Sunday, June 14th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly and self-guided tour will traverse five extraordinary private gardens across southwest and west Omaha, where each space reflects the heart of its gardener. These are located at Candlewood, Heavenly Acres, Linden Estates, Walnut Ridge and West Dodge Station. There will be vendors and local artists set up near the Candlewood garden. Visit here for more information.
Christopher Cross with Austin Jenckes will be performing at the Holland Center Wednesday, June 17th at 7:30 p.m. Cross dominated the soft rock charts in the 1970s and 80s and made history by winning Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, at the 1981 Grammys. His musical hits include “Sailing,” “Ride Like the Wind,” and the Oscar-winning “Arthur’s Theme.”
Jenckes, a celebrated singer and songwriter, was also a top-10 finalist on Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice in 2013. He blends soulful and introspective storytelling with southern rock and country blues, with hits such as “Never Left Memphis” and “Ride Away.” Visit Ticket Omaha for more information.
The Papillion Community Foundation will present Annual Papillion Days at City Park in downtown Papillion Wednesday, June 17, through Sunday, June 21. For 79 years, this festival brings thousands of people to enjoy live entertainment and performances, carnival rides, parades, vendors and family-friendly activities. It’s an honored tradition and the highlight of summer, as well as Father’s Day, in Papillion. Wednesday alone will feature Wildlife encounters, a kiddie parade, live performances and many vendors.
