🌍Big O Weekender–April 24, 2025

🌱A gorgeous spring weekend is on deck—perfect for celebrating Earth Day, catching hometown concerts, and soaking in family-friendly fun all across the metro.

🌷Scroll on for the curated picks, eco-events, sweet local spots, giveaways, and all the Husker & Hometown action you need to plan an unforgettable April 25 – 27!

• 🌟 Top Weekend Picks → Curated just for you

• 🧒 Mini Explorer Pick →  Fun for Kiddos

• 🍔 Local Spotlights → Places & Faces That Make Omaha Shine

• 🎁 Exclusive Deals → Sponsor giveaways & local discounts

• 🏅 Husker & Hometown Highlights → Local events + Nebraska teams in action

• 🌍 Earth Day Gratitude

🌟 Top Weekend Picks

🌎 Earth Day Omaha 2025

Huge outdoor eco-fest with music, food trucks, and exhibitors.

📍 Elmwood Park, Omaha, NE

🕒 Sat, April 26 @ 11 AM–4 PM

👥 Audience: All ages (Free!)

🔗 More Info

🎸 Bright Eyes & Cursive – Hometown Show

Omaha indie-rock legends share the stage for a one-night-only homecoming.

📍 The Astro Theater, La Vista

 🕒 Sun, Apr 27 • 7 PM

 👥 All ages

 🔗 More Info

🩰 Alice in Wonderland – Ballet

A whimsical ballet journey down the rabbit hole with stunning visuals and choreography.

📍 Orpheum Theater, Omaha, NE

🕒 Sat, April 26 @ 7:30 PM; Sun, April 27 @ 2 PM

👥 Audience: All ages

🔗 More Info

🎬 2025 Benson Film Festival

A three-day celebration of film, art, and community, featuring local, national, and international filmmakers.

📍 Location: Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple Street, Omaha, NE

🕒 Time: Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27, 2025

👥 Audience: All ages (some events are 21+)

🔗 More Info:

🌿 FREE Mulch Giveaway — Reminder

Load up FREE recycled mulch for your spring landscaping—just bring a shovel & proof of residency.

📍 Al Veys Park, 6506 S. 60th St.

🕒 7 AM – 7 PM daily through Sat, Apr 26 (closed Sun), the LAST Weekend!

👥 Omaha residents only (no contractors)

 🔗 More Info

🧒 Mini Explorer Pick

🎻 Sprouts & the Symphony

📝 Young String Sprouts join the Omaha Symphony in a joyful, family-friendly concert.

📍 Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE

🕒 Sat, April 26 @ 2 PM

👥 Audience: All ages

🔗 More Info

🏛️ Abraham Lincoln Immersive Exhibit

 Multi-sensory journey through Lincoln’s life—final weekend!

📍 Durham Museum, Omaha

🕒 Through Sat, Apr 26 (museum hours)

🔗 More Info

🌳 Tree Climbing at Earth Day Omaha 

Join the Nebraska State Arboretum for tree climbing and other educational activities.

📍 Elmwood Park, Omaha, NE

🕒 Sat, Apr 26 • 11 AM–4 PM (Free)

🔗 More Info

🦁 Party for the Planet (Zoo Earth Day)

Zoo-wide Earth Day celebration with enrichment demos.

📍 Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

🕒 Sat, April 26 @ 9 AM–3 PM

👥 Audience: All ages

🔗 More Info

🍔Local Spotlights

🍦 Coneflower Creamery

A beloved local coffee roaster and bakery known for its cozy ambiance, house-roasted beans, and delectable pastries. Hardy Coffee Co. offers a welcoming space for both casual coffee drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

📍 Blackstone (3921 Farnam St.) & Millwork Commons (1241 Millwork Ave.)

🕒 Tue – Sat 12-10 PM, Sun 11 AM-8 PM

🎁 Exclusive Deals & Sponsor Giveaway

Subscribe a friend and enter to win two tickets for next weekend’s show!

🏅 Husker & Hometown Highlights

• ⚾ Creighton Bluejays vs Villanova | Apr 25 & 26 • 6 PM • Apr 27 • 12 PM | Charles Schwab Field | 🔗 Details 

• 🏐 Omaha Supernovas vs Columbus Fury | Fri, Apr 25 • 8 PM | CHI Health Center | 🔗 Details 

• 🏐 Omaha Supernovas vs Vegas Thrill | Sun, Apr 27 • 3 PM | CHI Health Center | 🔗 Details 

• ⚾ Omaha Storm Chasers @ Toledo Mud Hens | Apr 25 • 7:05 PM | Apr 26 • 5:05 PM | Apr 27 • 2:05 PM (away series) | 🔗 Details 

🌱 Earth Day Gratitude

As we celebrate the planet we call home, thank you for rooting your weekend plans with Big O Weekender. Have a blast, tread lightly, and share your photos with #BigOWeekender!

Stay kind, stay curious, and we’ll see you out there!

— The Big O Weekender Team

📬 Stay Connected!

Got an event you want featured next week?

👉 Submit your event here or reply to this email—we love hearing from you!

Drop us a line anytime by replying to this email, [email protected] 

We love hearing from you!

 ❤️Enjoying Big O Weekender? Tell your friends and help our community grow❤️