First Fridays

KEEP BENSON GOOD WEIRD

Welcome to First Fridays in Benson

During the First Friday of every month BFFOmaha hosts first fridays in Benson! Depending on the month some of the things that you can find during first friday include art shows, performances, artist markets, youth programming, live artists, and much more! Check out BFFOmaha’s website to learn more in depth about the happenings in the neighborhood on first fridays and look below to see events and businesses involved!

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First Friday Events

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Mar 12

Mar 12, 2026

Art Club @ Trudy's!

Mar 12, 2026

🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s

Drop-in Public Studio Hours

Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.

🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St

ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗

Mar 12, 2026

Apr 9

Apr 9, 2026

Art Club @ Trudy's!

Apr 9, 2026

🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s

Drop-in Public Studio Hours

Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.

🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St

ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗

Apr 9, 2026

May 7

May 7, 2026

Art Club @ Trudy's!

May 7, 2026

🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s

Drop-in Public Studio Hours

Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.

🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St

ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗

May 7, 2026

Businesses Involved in First Friday

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Oct 18, 2024

RAIL + STEAM

Oct 18, 2024

MaMO Gallery

Oct 18, 2024

Jake’s Cigars and Spirits

Oct 18, 2024

BFF Gallery

Oct 18, 2024

BFF Omaha

Oct 18, 2024

Petshop

Oct 18, 2024

Jul 30, 2024

Floors! Floors! Floors!

Jul 30, 2024

Jul 7, 2024

FormGrey Studio

Jul 7, 2024

Jul 2, 2024

Hardy Coffee Co.

Jul 2, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

Ming Toy Gallery

Jul 1, 2024

Jun 5, 2024

Benson Theatre

Jun 5, 2024

May 21, 2024

Maple St. Construct

May 21, 2024

COMING SOON Creatives Featured in First Friday

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First Friday in the News

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BFFOmaha

Meet the new BCD Director, Annie Butler!

BFFOmaha

Annie Butler is the director of the newly State designated Benson Creative District. Having served on the board for BFF Omaha (formerly Benson First Friday) since it’s inception in 2012, she has strong ties to both the arts and the Benson community at large.

BFFOmaha

BFF Omaha to Host “FURst Friday” September 6th in the Benson Creative District

BFFOmaha

First Friday has gone to the dogs! On September 6th, BFF Omaha and The Byrd Bath invite dogs and their owners to the Benson Creative District for “FURst Friday.”

BFFOmaha