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About papillionbusinesses

PapillionBusinesses.com is a project of Little Mountain Web Design. It is dedicated to telling the events and stories of Papillion, Nebraska. We cover topics primarily of interest to the Papillion area and its businesses. To help businesses reach the local Papillion area, we have different types of advertising available. This includes page, banner and icon advertising. All of this geared to reaching the Papillion market in Nebraska. Please contact us to pitch a store, ask questions. and for details at info@papillionbusinesses.com to learn more about reaching the Papillion market.

Papillion Event: Papillion Farmers Market, Wednesday, July 8

The Papillion Farmers Market runs from  1 July – 16 September, every Wednesday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Papillion City Park
Washington St (84th St) & Lincoln St
Papillion, NE 68046
Free admission

For more and up to date information on this Papillion event:
https://www.papillion.org/333/Papillion-Farmers-Market
https://www.facebook.com/papillionfarmersmarket

For a list of current vendors:
https://www.papillion.org/628/Vendors

Always check the city’s Facebook page or papillion.org before heading out in case of weather cancellations or schedule changes.

 

Papillion Area Events: July 3-5

Friday, July 3

Ralston Independence Eve Celebration
4:00 – 6:30 pm — Archives Museum open house (5515 Woodlawn Ave)
5:30 – 7:30 pm — Picnic on the Green & pie bake-off, live music (Granary Green, 7401 Main St)
7:00 – 9:30 pm — Family street dance (77th & Main St)
8:30 – 11:30 pm — Lemon Fresh Days concert, 21+ (Granary Green)
10:00 pm — Fireworks (Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 73rd & Q St)
Ralston, NE 68127
Evening-long kickoff to Ralston’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
https://www.cityofralston.com/1334/Ralstons-Independence-Day-Celebration-Ju

Storm Chasers Freedom Weekend, Night 1 + Fireworks
7:05 pm first pitch
Werner Park
12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
Patriotic night vs. the Indianapolis Indians with military tributes; after the game, fans can watch the fireworks from the outfield grass.
Tickets at omahastormchasers.com or (402) 738-5100.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-reveal-2026-promotional-schedule

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series: The Jimmy Weber Band
7:30 pm
SumTur Amphitheater
11691 S 108th St
Papillion, NE 68046
Launch of Papillion’s new Mayor’s Summer Concert Series — Sarpy County’s own Jimmy Weber with professional musicians from across the country. Tickets: $12 online at sumtur.org or $10 in person at Papillion Landing or the SumTur box office (taxes and fees included). Active duty, veterans, and retired military can reserve up to 4 free tickets at sumtur.org.
https://www.sumtur.org

Saturday, July 4

Ralston Independence Day + Parade
7:30 – 9:00 am — Optimist fun run/walk
9:15 – 9:45 am — America 250 kickoff ceremony (Independence Square)
10:00 am — Children’s parade (line up 9:30 at 77th & Main)
1:00 pm — Main parade (80th & Highland St, east on Oakwood/Miller Ave, ending at Main & 73rd St)
3:30 – 4:30 pm — After-parade cool down party (Granary Green)
Ralston, NE 68127
One of Nebraska’s largest Independence Day celebrations, running since 1960.
https://www.cityofralston.com/1334/Ralstons-Independence-Day-Celebration-Ju

Storm Chasers Freedom Weekend, Night 2 + Fireworks
7:05 pm first pitch
Werner Park
12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
Independence Day at the ballpark — Betsy Ross flag giveaway, patriotic stilt walker, national anthem by Jimmy Weber, and postgame fireworks watched from the outfield grass.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-reveal-2026-promotional-schedule

Sunday, July 5

Storm Chasers American Family Day
2:05 PM
Werner Park
12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046
Freedom Weekend finale vs. Indianapolis — pregame DJ, patriotic jerseys, and postgame Catch on the Field. No fireworks this night.
https://www.milb.com/omaha/news/storm-chasers-reveal-2026-promotional-schedule

Check websites often for changes, especially weather related this weekend.