BENSON DAYS
Benson Days is a family-friendly, summer festival that celebrates our neighborhood’s
creative, diverse, caring culture.
In 2022 we will be celebrating with events on July 30 and July 31.
July 30
JumbleRama, Benson's Ultimate Parking Lot Sale at St. Paul Benson, 5410 Corby Street at 8:00 a.m.
Parade starting at Benson High School, 52nd and NW Radial Highway down Maple Street ending at 63rd Street at 10:00 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Block Party with Prime Pickers Band including food and games at 60th Avenue (across the south alley from Maple Street 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Benson Mural Tour at noon (meet at 61st and Maple Street)
John J. Mercer Masonic Lodge open for tours & root beer floats for sale 5903 Maple Street noon-4pm
July 31
Benson Bike Ride with Mode Shift Omaha 9:00 a.m.
Yoga in the Park with Yoga Now in Gallagher Park 9:00 a.m.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Unity Service 10:00 a.m.
Benson Commercial District Historical Tour starting at John J. Mercer Masonic Lodge 5903 Maple Street 11:00 a.m. 6pm
Kickball Tournament in Gallagher Park 1:00 p.m.
Kickball Tournament Afterparty at Benson Brewery around 6:00 p.m.
Navigating to Benson Days with Omaha Metro
Metro is inviting you to celebrate Benson Days and skip the hassle of searching for a parking spot. Let us
do the driving for you! There are a few things you should know: On Saturday, July 30th Maple Street will
close to traffic from 56th to 62nd for the Benson Days Parade. So, that morning, our regular Route 4 will
be on detour through 1 p.m.
The detour will take Route 4 just a few blocks north to Spencer along the main Benson strip. You can
pick up the bus at alternate stops.
Heading East those stops are: 65th & Maple midblock, 65th & Wirt SW, NW Radial & 61st SW [2472],
NW Radial & 60th SW [3076], NW Radial & 58th SW [2473], and NW Radial & 56th SW [1107].
And West: NW Radial & 56th NE [1037], NW Radial & 58th NE [2346], NW Radial & 60th NE [3004], NW
Radial & 61st NE [2347], 65th & Wirt NW, 65th & Maple NW, and Maple & 66th Ave NE [1043].
It’s a good idea to flag down the bus drivers at these alternate stops, so they know you want to ride.
Make sure to stroll around our neighborhood and enjoy our vibrant area everyday!
Proceeds from Benson Days support Grace Young Park updates.
