FEATURED EVENT
October 19
2024 Aksarben Ball
AKSARBEN BALL
Benefits: Aksarben Foundation
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
—aksarben.org
Rooted in a rich history of service and philanthropy spanning over a century, the Aksarben Foundation is one of Nebraska’s leading civic organizations. The event is an evening of celebration to honor citizens of Nebraska and western Iowa for going above and beyond to embody the Spirit of Aksarben in all they do. The Aksarben Ball raises dollars to fund scholarships for students who are attending post-secondary school in Nebraska as well as supports workforce development and community grants.
October 1
SUPPORT OUR GIRLS 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2
Benefits: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Location: TBA
— bcrf.org
October 1
PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2
Benefits: Stillborn and Infant Loss Support (SAILS)
Location: TBA
—bornintosilence.org
October 3
IOWA BICYCLE SUMMIT 2024
Benefits: Iowa Bicycle Coalition
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Council Bluffs-I-29
—iowabicyclecoalition.org
October 3
4TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE GOOD GALA
Benefits: Goodwill Industries Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa
Location: The Relevant Center
—goodwillomaha.org
October 4
AN EVENING AMONG ANGELS:Black Tie Affair
Benefits: Angels Among Us
Location: A View West Shores
—myangelsamongus.org
October 5
FANNIE LOU HAMER LEGACY LUNCHEON
Benefits: Women of Color Nebraska Caucus
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown
—wocneb.com
October 5
A VINTAGE AFFAIRE XVI
Benefits: Autism Action Partnership
Location: Embassy Suites La Vista
—autismaction.org
October 6
Feather Our Nest 2023
Benefitting Fontenelle Forest
Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
—fontenelleforest.org/fon/
October 6
OMAHA WALK TO END HYDROCEPHALUS
Benefits: Hydrocephalus Association
Location: Chalco Hills Recreation Area
—hydroassoc.org
October 6
NEBRASKA CHAPTER: GOLFING FOR FAMILIES
Benefits: Gift of Adoption Fund
Location: Top Golf
—giftofadoption.org
October 6
LOGAN-MAGNOLIA AFTER PROM MATTRESS FUNDRAISER
Benefits: Logan-Magnolia Community School
Location: LoganMagnolia Community School, Logan, IA
—lomaschools.org
October 6
DON & MILLIE’S FUNDRAISER
Benefits: The Kays Foundation
Location: Don & Millie's, 14321 Harrison St.
—kaysfoundation.com
October 8
LIGHTING THE SPARK—THE STUDY OF MOVEMENT
Benefits: Omaha STEM Ecosystem
Location: University of Nebraska Omaha
—omahastem.com
October 10
SHINING STARS 2024
Benefits: Lift Up Sarpy County
Location: Peter Fink American Muscle Car Museum
—/liftupsarpycounty.org
October 10
LATINO CENTER OF THE MIDLANDS’ DESTINO 2024
Benefits: Latino Center of the Midlands
Location: Scott Conference Center
—latinocenter.org
October 10
CHARIOT CHAMPIONS INVITATIONAL
Benefits: Chariots4Hope
Location: Indian Creek Golf Club
—chariots4hope.org/chariot-champions-invitational
October 11
A NIGHT OF HOPE GALA
Benefits: Nebraska Cancer Specialists Hope Foundation
Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown–Capital District
—ncshopefoundation.org
October 11
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHURCH/ART HOUSE
Benefits: The Church/Art House
—thechurcharthouse.love
October 11
HOT SHOPS FALL FUNDRAISER
Benefits: Hot Shops Art Center
Location: Hot Shops Art Center
—hotshopsartcenter.com
October 11
RABBLE MILL 2024 FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST
Benefits: Rabble Mill
Location: Benson Theatre
—rabblemill.org
October 11-13
KIDS & CLAYS SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
Benefits: Ronald McDonald House Omaha
Location: Oak Creek Sporting Club, Brainard, NE
—rmhcomaha.org
October 12
BLUE JEAN BALL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Benefits: Maisy & Marley’s Purpose
Location: Westfair Fairgrounds
—facebook.com/p/Maisy-Marleys-Purpose
October 12
BIRDIES AND BOGIES FOR BOOOBIES
Benefits: Pink Bandana
Location: Tara Hills Golf Course, Papillion
—pinkbandana.org
October 12
FARM FEST 2024
Benefits: City Sprouts
Location: The Venue at Highlander Accelerator
—omahasprouts.org
October 12
BIGFOOT! 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2
Benefits: The National Park Foundation
Location: TBA
—nationalparks.org
October 13
2024 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
Benefits: Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska
Location: CSM Flames Fieldhouse
—alz.org/nebraska
October 13
HAUNTED HALOWEEN 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2
Benefits: American SIDS Institute
Location: TBA
—sids.orghttp://thebay.org
October 16
PLATTSMOUTH TEAMMATES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
Benefits: TeamMates Mentoring Program of Plattsmouth
Location: Saint John the Baptist Catholic School, Plattsmouth
—chapters.teammates.org/chapters/plattsmouth
October 17
CLASSIC CAR FUNDRAISER
Benefits: Keep Kids Alive Drive 25
Location: Certified Transmission Car Museum
—keepkidsalivedrive25.org
October 18
THE BAY’S FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST
Benefits: The Bay
Location: The Bay | Lincoln
—thebay.org
October 18
LEAD THE CHANGE ANNUAL EVENT
Benefits: Women’s Fund of Omaha
Location: CHI Center
—omahawomensfund.org
October 19
DARE TO BELIEVE FUNDRAISING GALA
Benefits: Center for Holistic Development
Location: The Venue at Highlander
—chdomaha.org
October 20
HOT CIDER HUSTLE 10k & 5k
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Nebraska
Location: Skutt Catholic High School
—wish.org/nebraska
October 20
IMAGINE OHB’s ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT
Benefits: Omaha Home for Boys
Location: The Barn at Ackerhurst Dairy Farm
—ohb.org
October 24
HARMONY IN HEALTHCARE CELEBRATION
Benefits: Inspire Collaborative Health Association
Location: Zenia Omaha
—inspirehealthassociation.com
October 25
2024 Benefit Art Auction
Benefits: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Location: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
—bemiscenter.org
October 25
2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Benefits: United Way of the Midlands
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
—unitedwaymidlands.org
October 26
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
Benefits: American Legion
Location: Benson American Legion Family Post #112
—facebook.com/BensonAmericanLegion
October 30
CAREER CLOSET DONATION DROP-OFF
Benefits: UNO’s Career Closet
Location: UNO Thompson Alumni Center
—unoalumni.org/stay-involved/programs/career-closet
This article originally appeared in the October 2024 issue of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
