FEATURED EVENT

127th annual Aksarben Ball
Benefiting: Aksarben Foundation
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
Aksarben Foundation’s signature fundraising gala will return this fall—one of Nebraska’s best traditions. Spotlight on the Heartland is the theme for this year’s ball, which will honor Nebraska leaders in business and industry, community, and public service while continuing to pay homage to Aksarben’s proud history in the state.

Court of Honor Inductees include: Brad Ashford (posthumously), former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Nebraska Unicameral; Candace Gregory, president/CEO of Open Door Mission; Paul & Alice Gutierrez, owners of Midwest Maintenance Company; Michael Morgan, former city manager with the City of Kearney; Ruth Patrick Thomas, owner of Thomas Funeral Home; and Bill Kubly, elite golf course designer.
—aksarben.org

Oct 2
2022 Cure for the Cousins
Benefits: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Nebraska Chapter
Location: Quarry Oaks
—quarryoaks.com/scrambles/cousins

Oct 2
HEALS to the Pavement
Benefits: HEALing Embrace
Location: Lake Zorinsky
—thecollectiveforhope.org

Oct 2
Omaha Walk to End Hydrocephalus
Benefits: Hydrocephalus Association
Location: Chalco Hills Recreation Area
—[email protected]

Oct 6
Chariots 4 Hope Fall Fundraiser
Benefits: Chariots 4 Hope
Location: Victory Lane
—chariots4hope.org

Oct 6
Communities Connect: See the Potential Gala
Benefits: Angels Guardian INC
Location: The Omar
—angelguardians.org/

Oct 6
Heartland Hope Mission — Imagine a World Fundraising Dinner
Benefits: Omaha Families in Need
Location: Scotts Conference Center
—heartlandhopemission.org/dinner

Oct 8
2022 Komen Nebraska MORE THAN PINK Walk
Benefits: Susan G. Komen Foundation
Location: Werner Park
—komen.org

Oct 8
2nd Annual WAG O WEEN BOO BASH
Benefits: Muddy Paws Dog Rescue
Location: Therapy Bar & Grill
—muddypawssecondchancerescue.com/events

Oct 9
Hand Up for Housing Walk Fundraiser and Block Party
Benefits: Youth Emergency Services/YES, inCOMMON, and Presbytery Disaster Relief Assistance
Location: First Presbyterian
Church of Omaha
—fpcomaha.org/matthew-25/hand-up-for-housing-mission

Oct 9
Hot Cider Hustle
Benefits: ALS in the Heartland INC
Location: Skutt Catholic High School
—nebraskaruns.com/

Oct 11
Climb High Luncheon
Benefits: The Northstar Boys
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
—northstar360.org

Oct 13

Un—FORE—Gettable Golf Event
Benefits: Florence Home, Royale Oaks and House of Hope communities
Location: TopGolf Omaha
—omahaseniorcare.org

Oct 13
Dance for a Chance
Benefits: Youth Emergency Services (YES)
Location: Omaha Design Center
—yesomaha.org/news—events/dance/

Oct 14
An Evening Among Angels: Casino Night
Benefits: Pediatric Cancer Families
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
—myangelsamongus.org/

Oct 14
REMIX
Benefits: Women’s Center for Advancement
Location: Champions Run
—wcaomaha.org

Oct 15
Bags of Fun Omaha Poker Night
Benefits: Bags of Fun Omaha
Location: Modern Work Suites & Studios
—bagsoffunomaha.org

Oct 15
Night of Champions
Benefits: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Location: Omaha Marriott Downtown
—crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Oct 15
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Omaha
Benefits: Alzheimer’s Association Omaha
Location: Stinson Park
—act.alz.org/omaha

Oct 18
Go Red For Women
Benefits: American Heart Association
Location: Embassy Suites Omaha - LaVista
—heart.org

Oct 20
Lead the Change with Anita Hill!
Benefits: Women’s Fund of Omaha
Location: 455 N. 10th St.

Oct 23
Wear Pink Sunday
Benefits: Local Breast Cancer Charities
Location: Pilgrim Baptist Church
—pilgrimbc.org

Oct 28
Friends of RiteCare Dinner & Auction
Benefits: Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha
Location: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
—scottishriteomaha.org

Oct 29
Aksarben Ball
Benefits: Aksarben Foundation
Location: CHI Health Center Omaha
—aksarben.org

Oct 29
Trunk or Treat
Benefits: Local Non Profits
Location: Zen Coffee Company
—zencoffeecompany.com/events

Check with venue or event organizer to confirm.

This article originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.