LIVE PAINTING @ the BFF Artist Market First Friday on September 6th!

6 - 10PM in Downtown Benson

Catch my LIVE Painting at First Friday Benson

I will be painting LIVE with breaks between 6pm - 10 pm

Spot #40 by Star Deli on Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104

🔴 North Artist Market at Military Ave and Maple

🟡 South Artist Market at 62nd St and Maple

🔵 BFF Art Club and Live Music at Ted and Wally's

100+ Vendors, Street DJs, Live Artists, On-Street Performances, Community Partners and MORE!

First Friday in Benson

BFF Omaha

Vendor Booths will be operated from 8a until 3p. Our booth spaces are available to everyone - artists, crafters, community and school groups, businesses, individuals, and more.

Benson Days is a family-friendly, summer festival that celebrates our neighborhood’s

creative, diverse, caring culture.

In 2024 we will be celebrating with events on July 27 and July 28.

PLEASE NOTE: ROAD CLOSURE

Maple Street from 59th-60th & 60th-63rd, Military Avenue up to the alley before Binney, 60th Avenue, 61st Street & 62nd Street from Maple to the south alley will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th. Please make sure your care is not parked in these locations during the above time or it will be towed.

The events below are our 2024 lineup.

Saturday

Pancake Feed with The Pancake Man 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Parade 10:00 a.m.

Booth spaces on Maple Street in Downtown Benson 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Block Party 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Sunday

Benson Bike Ride with Mode Shift Omaha 9:00 a.m.

Yoga in the Park with Yoga Now 9:30 a.m.

C3 Kickball Tournament in park tbd 11:00 a.m. check in, games start at noon

C3 Kickball games are noon, 1:30, 3:00

C3 Kickball Tournament Afterparty tbd

Benson Commercial Building Historical Tour tbd

More events and activities will be posted

Make sure to stroll around our neighborhood and enjoy our vibrant area everyday!