Events at Midtown Crossing

Events at Midtown Crossing

July 2026

Crawls

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Jazz on the Green

Featuring USAF Heartland of America Band “Raptor”
5pm Lawn Opens | Turner Park

Omaha’s most cherished summer concert tradition brings live music to scenic Turner Park. Gather a group of friends or family and soak in the perfect combination of summer vibes and music from local and touring musicians!
Crawls

Saturday, July 11, 2026

2nd Saturday Live Music

Starting at 5PM | Participating establishments

2nd Saturday brings features more than a dozen live music experiences in Midtown Crossing and Blackstone District. Along Farnam Street between Turner Boulevard and 40th Street, you’ll discover acoustic performances, DJs, karaoke, and more. Explore the restaurants, bars, and local businesses along the way!
Crawls

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Jazz on the Green

Featuring: CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
5pm Lawn Opens | Turner Park

Omaha’s most cherished summer concert tradition brings live music to scenic Turner Park. Gather a group of friends or family and soak in the perfect combination of summer vibes and music from local and touring musicians!
Crawls

Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 2026

Cornhusker State Games Bocce Ball Tournament

All Weekend | Turner Park

Calling bocce players of all skill levels! Don’t miss the Cornhusker State Games’ Jeff Larson Memorial Bocce Ball Tournament, July 18 & 19 in Turner Park. The two day tournament invites teams of 4 to try their hand at taking home gold, silver or bronze medals.

Crawls

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Butter Brickle Day: A Walk in the Park for Pediatric Cancer

9am-1pm  | Turner Park

Walk for a great cause and then enjoy FREE butter brickle ice cream, kids entertainment, yard games and contests. Charity walk supports Childrens Nebraska Pediatric Cancer Department.
Crawls

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Jazz on the Green

Featuring: Jose Valentino & the UNO Latin Jazz Ensemble with Michael Pujado
5pm Lawn Opens | Turner Park

Omaha’s most cherished summer concert tradition brings live music to scenic Turner Park. Gather a group of friends or family and soak in the perfect combination of summer vibes and music from local and touring musicians!
Crawls

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Jazz on the Green

Featuring: J & The Causeways
5pm Lawn Opens | Turner Park

Omaha’s most cherished summer concert tradition brings live music to scenic Turner Park. Gather a group of friends or family and soak in the perfect combination of summer vibes and music from local and touring musicians!
Crawls

Friday, July 31, 2026

Night Market, presented by Veridian Credit Union

6-10 pm | Turner Park

As the sun sets and the warm summer breeze rolls in, Omaha’s original Night Market transforms Turner Park into a vibrant evening celebration. Join us for one of the city’s favorite summer traditions, where music, local makers, and community come together under the lights.

August 2026

Crawls

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Jazz on the Green

Brittany Davis & Black Thunder
5pm Lawn Opens | Turner Park

Omaha’s most cherished summer concert tradition brings live music to scenic Turner Park. Gather a group of friends or family and soak in the perfect combination of summer vibes and music from local and touring musicians!
Crawls

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2nd Saturday Live Music

Starting at 5PM | Participating establishments

2nd Saturday brings features more than a dozen live music experiences in Midtown Crossing and Blackstone District. Along Farnam Street between Turner Boulevard and 40th Street, you’ll discover acoustic performances, DJs, karaoke, and more. Explore the restaurants, bars, and local businesses along the way!
Crawls

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Jazz on the Green

Featuring: Braxton Cook
5pm Lawn Opens | Turner Park

Omaha’s most cherished summer concert tradition brings live music to scenic Turner Park. Gather a group of friends or family and soak in the perfect combination of summer vibes and music from local and touring musicians!
Crawls

Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16, 2026

Chalk Art Festival, presented by MINI of Omaha

10am-6pm | Sidewalks around Turner Park

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant color and creativity! The 8th Annual Chalk Art Festival invites local artists to transform the sidewalks around Turner Park into breathtaking chalk masterpieces. Call for Artists is now open!
Crawls

Friday, August 28, 2026

Night Market, presented by Veridian Credit Union

6-10 pm | Turner Park

As the sun sets and the warm summer breeze rolls in, Omaha’s original Night Market transforms Turner Park into a vibrant evening celebration. Join us for one of the city’s favorite summer traditions, where music, local makers, and community come together under the lights.

Annual Signature Events at Midtown Crossing

Jazz on the Green Logo

Jazz on the Green

Turner Park Night Market

Turner Park Night Market

Yoga in the Park Logo

Turner Park Fitness

Game On Omaha Bocce Ball Logo

Game On Omaha Bocce Ball

Chalk Art Festival logo, sponsored by Metronet

Chalk Art Festival

Events in Omaha

Midtown Crossing is Omaha’s year-round destination for free outdoor events in Turner Park, from the city’s most cherished annual concert tradition, Jazz on the Green, to an impressive all-winter-long light display, the Season of Lights; frequent yoga and workout classes to outdoor festivals and markets sure to be the highlight of your weekend. Neighborhood restaurants frequently host eclectic, themed neighborhood crawls that add to the synergy and excitement. 

Your Turner Park experience isn’t complete without a bite to eat or a “cheers” to good friends, so click here to view neighborhood restaurant menus and plan your next outing. 

If you’re looking for things to do in Omaha, start with Midtown Crossing. 

To learn more about planning an event, click here. To learn more about sponsoring an event, click here.

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