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Introducing Love Where You Live! KOB's new eco-activity & sticker booklet. Stop by any KOB booth noted with (*) to grab your copy - or bring completed booklets to these KOB booths to claim prizes!


Upcoming Local Events
 

Plastic Free July

Wednesday, July 1, 2026Friday, July 31, 2026

Plastic Free July is a call to reduce the use of single-use plastic products in our everyday lives. Visit PlasticFreeJuly.org to read tips and ideas, and learn how others are contributing to this important movement.

Omatopia Art Walk & Urbanism Summit at the Joslyn Castle*

Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:00 pm8:00 pm
3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
US

Stop by the Joslyn Castle Carriage House for art, food, and fun! The Joslyn Castle & Gardens green space will be hosting an Urbanism Summit with local organizations, including Keep Omaha Beautiful.

*Love Where You Live Site: Pick up an activity booklet at the KOB booth or redeem your completed one for a prize!*

Mandela Fest*

Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 am1:00 pm
Miller Park (2707 Redick Ave. Omaha, NE)

Stop by the KOB booth and come enjoy this community festival of the Nelson Mandela Campus. Featuring family-friendly activities and a community resource fair.

*Love Where You Live Site: Pick up an activity booklet at the KOB booth or redeem your completed one for a prize!*

Mulhalls Wild Plant Party*

Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 am1:00 pm
3615 N. 120th Street
Omaha, NE 68164
US

*Love Where You Live site: Pick up a booklet at this KOB booth or redeem yours for a prize!

Kiewit Luminarium Exploration Station*

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
5:00 pm7:00 pm
345 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102
US

Stop by the Kiewit Luminarium (345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE 68102) to explore hands-on environmental activities with KOB! (Included with Kiewit Luminarium daily admission or membership).

*Love Where You Live Site: Pick up an activity booklet at the KOB booth or redeem your completed one for a prize!*

Volunteer at World O! Water

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:30 am5:00 pm
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S. 154th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
US

Help make World O! Water 2026 an event to remember! There are multiple volunteer shifts available. The World O! Water festival is an event for all ages to explore science and water conservation activities. World O! Water runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with some shifts starting as early as 10:30 AM. Sign up today and select a position that best suits your interests, such as an education assistant, lunch volunteer, event set-up, or tear-down assistant. Enjoy the festivities before and after your shift, and grab a free hot dog lunch (while supplies last).

World O! Water

Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:00 pm4:00 pm
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S. 154th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
US

World O! Water is a free, annual festival that provides a fun way to learn about the importance of water conservation from experts in the field. Attendees will enjoy dozens of educational activities and demonstrations, a free hotdog lunch (while supplies last), live music, games, and much more! All ages are welcome.

KOB's Topgolf Fundraiser

Thursday, October 1, 2026
12:00 pm3:00 pm
908 N 102nd St
Omaha, NE 68114
US

Thursday, October 1st at Topgolf Omaha
Sponsors and teams can register now for KOB's annual fundraiser!

Durham Teachers Night

Friday, October 2, 2026
4:00 pm7:00 pm
801 S 10th Street
Omaha, NE 68108
US

The Durham Museum’s 2026 Teachers' Night is scheduled for Friday, October 2, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event allows educators to explore the museum, enjoy a complimentary meal, enter prize drawings, and connect with dozens of local non-profit and educational vendors. Stop by the Keep Omaha Beautiful booth to say hello and learn about our classroom resources and training programs!

America Recycles Day

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Celebrate America Recycles Day with small actions that lead to big impact! Each year on November 15, America Recycles Day promotes awareness of the ways recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The local campagin is powered by ShareOmaha.org and is the Omaha metro’s biggest local giving day of the year! Please consider a donation to Keep Omaha Beautiful on Giving Tuesday, and support environmental efforts throughout our commuity.

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