2024 Greater Omaha Heart & Stroke Walk
Benefits: American Heart Association
Location: Miller’s Landing
—heart.org
We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way, and the American Heart Association aims to change that. Join friends, family, and co-workers to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. By registering for the Heart & Stroke Walk, you are taking the first step to save lives. Every walker who joins and every dollar donated mean more research, more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more medical breakthroughs, and more champions for equitable health. To register or donate, visit heart.org
May 2
Live @ Low end—Holland Andrews
Benefits: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Location: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
—bemiscenter.org/events/holland_andrews
May 2
Can Do Awards Luncheon
Benefits: Kids Can Community Center
Location: Scott Conference Center
—kidscan.org
May 2
Comedy for Change
Benefits: The Set Me Free Project
Location: A View on State
— setmefreeproject.net
May 2
Winter “Wipe” Out Donation Drive
Benefits: Educare of Omaha
Location: Cardinal Point Counseling, Early Learning Center at Kennedy, MilkWorks, and Virtual
—educareomaha.org
May 3
Esports—Overwatch 2v2 Deathmatch (Age 13-18)
Benefits: Prairie STEM
Location: 1111 N 13th St.
—prairie-stem.coursestorm.com
May 3
Let’s Celebrate - Fiesta!
Benefits: Memories For Kids
Location: Champions Run
— memoriesforkids.org
May 3
SOUNDSPARK
Benefits: Omaha Mobile Stage
Location: Benson Creative District
— omahamobilestage.org/events/soundspark
May 4
Spring STEM Meetup
Benefits: Everyday Science and Science Support
Location: Everyday Science and Science Support
— scienceeveryday.org
May 4
Derby Day
Benefits: Papillion Community Foundation
Location: Venues at the Granary
— eventeny.com/events
May 4
Champagne and Diamonds
Benefits: Micah House
Location: Mid-America Center
— themicahhouse.org
May 5
Coatimundi Encounter
Benefits: Scatter Joy Acres
Location: Scatter Joy Acres
— scatterjoyacres.org/events
May 5
Vesper Legacy Concert with Dr. David von Behren, Organ
Benefits: Vesper Concerts
Location: Presbyterian Church of the Cross
—vesperconcerts.org/vesper-legacy-concert/
May 7
D.J.’s Hero Awards
Benefits: Salvation Army
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
—salarmyomaha.org
May 7
The Art of Living Beyond Cancer Conference
Benefits: A Time to Heal Cancer Foundation
Location: Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center
—atth.org
May 7
Nebraska Poets Reading Series: J.V. Brummels
Benefits: Nebraska Poetry Society
Location: Virtual event
—nepoetrysociety.org/readings
May 8
Spring Tribute Reception
Benefits: Nebraska Cures
Location: Happy Hollow Club
— nebraskacures.com/event/spring-tribute-2024/
May 9
Chipping In for Children Golf Event
Benefits: Children’s Square USA
Location: Top Golf Omaha
—childrenssquare.org
May 11
Omaha Corgi Races
Benefits: Omaha Sports Commission and Omaha Corgi Crew
Location: Tom Hamadan Rover’s Edge Park
— omahacorgiracing.com
May 12
Mother’s Day Brunch
Benefits: Lauritzen Gardens
Location: Lauritzen Gardens
—lauritzengardens.org
May 13
Life Sciences on the Links
Benefits: Bio Nebraska
Location: Iron Horse Golf Club in Ashland
—bionebraska.org/2024-life-sciences-on-the-links
May 15
2024 ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference
Benefits: Institute for Career Advancement Needs
Location: CHI Health Center
—icanconference.com
May 15
Riverfront Supper Club at Fig
Benefits: Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue
Location: Fig
— savinggracefoodrbscue.org
May 16
2024 Wine, Whiskey and Wishes
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Location: Champions Run
—winewhiskeywishes.ticket.qtego.us/tickets/list
May 15—19
Special Olympics Summer Games
Benefits: Special Olympics Nebraska
Location: Omaha venues
— sone.org
May 17-26
SWEET
Benefits: Union for Contemporary Art
Location: Union for Contemporary Art
— u-ca.org
May 18
American Legion Riders 18 Hole 4-Person Scramble
Benefits: American Legion Riders
Location: Lake Ridge Golf Course
—golflakeridge.com/organizer/dave-erhart-2/
May 18
Walk MS
Benefits: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Location: Werner Park
—events.nationalmssociety.org
May 18
Lincoln Great Strides
Benefits: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Location: Holmes Lake Park Open Shelter #3
—fighter.cff.org
May 19
Sound Bathing
Benefits: Lauritzen Gardens
Location: Lauritzen Gardens
— lauritzengardens.org
May 24
Pennies/Flags for Heroes
Benefits: Benson American Legion Family
May 25
Steps for STEM 5k Run/Walk
Benefits: Greater Omaha chapter of AFCEA
Location: Golf Coast Road and S. 96th St.
—omaha.afceachapters.org
May 26
Dance Night at Gene Leahy Mall
Benefits: Omaha Mobile Stage
Location: Gene Leahy Mall
— omahamobilestage.org
May 28
22nd Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon
Benefits: Food Bank of Lincoln
Location: Embassy Suites Lincoln
—lincolnfoodbank.org
May 30
The OSCAS
Benefits: Omaha Sports Commission
Location: The Relevant Center
—omahasports.org/oscas
May 30
Fore Potential Golf Outing
Benefits: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
Location: Tiburon Golf Club
—bbbsomaha.org
May 31
Relay For Life Norfolk Area
Benefits: American Cancer Society
Location: Ta-Ha-Zouka Park
—acsevents.org
May 31
Wings & Wheels Lincoln
Benefits: Ronald McDonald House
Location: 1766 W Kearney Ave
— rmhcomaha.org
May 31
Go Beyond Golf Challenge
Benefits: Go Beyond Leadership Through Nature
Location: Pacific Springs Golf Course
—gobeyondne.org
This article originally appeared in the May 2024 issue of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
