Happy New Year! Now that 2019 is officially here, what are your plans for the first weekend of the year? If you are still recovering from the holidays and have not thought beyond this week (first off, we understand!), we have listed a few fun events that are happening in and around Omaha for you to check out. Everything from sporting events, First Friday events, comedy shows, art exhibits and history tours, as well as a few holiday events for those that don’t want to let the magical time of year go just yet. Whatever you are into, we are sure there is an event for you to enjoy. So grab your family and friends and get ready for a great start to 2019! Enjoy! 

What: Creighton vs. Villanova NCAA Women’s Basketball Game
When: January 4th
Where: 701 Florence Blvd. Omaha, NE 68102

What: Art Exhibit: ‘Nebraska Habitat’ by Albert Rhea
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Multiple Locations

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: January 4th & 5th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Farewell Series #2: Artists Broman, De Forest and Taylor
When: January 4th & 5th
Where: Gallery 72 | 1806 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Pajama Jam! Family Night at the UP Museum
When: January 4th
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum 

What: First Friday Old Market
When: January 4th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Old Market First Friday Trunk Show
When: January 4th
Where: Urban Abbey | 1026 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Holiday Lights Festival
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall | 14th & Farnam Streets Omaha, NE

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts 
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Fireworks Spectacular
When: January 5th
Where: Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall | 14th & Farnam Streets Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking History Tour
When: January 5th
Where: Omaha Visitors Center | 1001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Raptor Bird Day
When: January 5th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 Bellevue Blvd.

What: Art Exhibit: ‘Nebraska Habitat’ by Albert Rhea
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show Aglow
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Urban Surf
When: January 5th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: Game On: The History and Science of Gaming
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tour
When: January 6th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Thomas D Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild 
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Purpose: American Quilts from Shelburne Museum 
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: January 4th – 6th
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE