Welcome to Benson Creative District

Benson is now an official Creative District! With this designation, we hope to attract and retain creatives in the community and continue the creative spirit that keeps Benson “Good Weird”.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Explore the Business Directory

Discover everything Benson has to offer! Whether you're seeking a rundown of coffee shops and art galleries, a great place to eat, or a banking professional to assist you, Benson has it all. Explore the business directory for the latest listings of businesses in the neighborhood.

Check Out the Artist Directory

Benson is a vibrant hub for creatives of all kinds—painters, muralists, performers, musicians, and more! If you're looking to add a mural to your business or book a performer for your event, explore the creatives directory to find the perfect talent.

Explore the Neighborhood

Use our neighborhood map to explore the locations of businesses and happenings in the neighborhood!

Upcoming Events

Learn More About BCD

Discover the essence of our cause and the heart behind our efforts. Embrace the power of community building, storytelling, and creating impact through our shared vision.

Explore our vibrant social scene

View fullsize Welcoming back the @bellevueuniversity Art + Science Incubator to the Creative District. Friday the 22nd at 6pm, Feat. Marcey Yates: An Exploration of Sound + Psychology will be on stage at the @bensontheatre . They have chosen to expand the Art + Sc
View fullsize Friendly reminder that this Sunday is a Sowing Seeds Sunday! 🥳🥳 As always, bring whatever you’re working on + your supplies, Legend’s has the coffee😉 📅 When: Sunday, November 17th
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Legend C
View fullsize Join the BFF Green Team on Sunday, October 20th for an extra special celebration and community pickup! The Benson BID Landscaping crew is pairing with the BFF Green Team to winterize the newly planted garden beds in downtown Benson. Did we mention i
View fullsize 🎨🌱 Sowing Seeds: Creative Gathering 🌱🎨 Anyone else stressed? Worried about the upcoming winter blues? Just me? Did you know that research has found that spending 45 minutes creating art can significantly lower your cortisol levels? Should I get
View fullsize 🐰🎉 Benson High Homecoming Parade 🎉🐰 TOMORROW, October 9th at 2:00 PM, come out and cheer on the Bunnies as they take over the Benson strip! 🐇 The homecoming parade will run along NW Radial and Maple St. (between 52nd and 63rd st) with amazing s
View fullsize Next week is our quarterly community wide update! This quarter we’ll be joined by @wemakeomaha so they can discuss the process for developing Omaha’s new comprehensive plan! Did you know Omaha hasn’t updated this plan in almost 30
View fullsize We’ve got something a little different planned for this month’s Sowing Seeds Creative Gathering! Join us for a little craft supply swap. Have some gently used paints, brushes, or pencils you’re no longer using? Looking to pick up c
View fullsize We’ve got good news and bad news… The Bad news: The lovely @hillariousjo is out of town for this weeks installment of Sowing Seeds. The Good news: We get the pleasure of working alongside the one and only @crenatissimus96 at&n
View fullsize 🌿 Green Team Cleanup at Rosehill🌿 @bff_green_team BFF is teaming up with @onehopefamily for a special storm recovery cleanup around Rosehill Elementary! We’ll be clearing branches and debris to get the area ready for students returning on We
View fullsize 👀👀Check out this Benson Creative District lineup! Benson has five featured venues in Open Omaha 2024! Come visit @bensontheatre , @dundeebank , @maple_st_construct , @petshopgallery , and @radialartscenter on August 3rd & 4th for free! Open O

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