Omaha Home & Garden Expo

The Omaha Home & Garden Expo is the city's traditional sign that spring is on the way. Produced by Mid-America Expositions, the 2027 show is the 61st annual edition, and it takes over the CHI Health Center convention halls for a long weekend in late winter.

Inside you will find contractors, remodelers, window and roofing companies, landscapers, pool and patio builders and garden centers, plus a Fresh & Local Marketplace of food and craft vendors. Homeowners come to collect quotes and ideas, and plenty of locals come just to wander the displays and get a dose of green before the snow melts.

For visitors it is an easy, low-cost indoor outing on a cold weekend. It pairs well with a meal in the Old Market or a walk along the riverfront if the weather cooperates.

Highlights

• Hundreds of home improvement and garden exhibitors
• Fresh & Local Marketplace of Nebraska food and craft vendors
• Featured entertainment and attractions announced each year
• One of Omaha's oldest consumer shows, now in its seventh decade

Tips for going

• 2027 hours: Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Look for discount coupons at Fareway stores and Village Inn restaurants before you go.
• Bring photos and measurements of your project if you want useful quotes from contractors.
• Friday afternoon is usually the calmest time to visit.
• Parking is in the CHI Health Center lots and garages.