Joslyn Castle & Gardens

FolkHouse: Sway Wild
2026-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for an evening of folk music at the Joslyn Castle Carriage House!

When: Sunday, April 26

Doors at 6pm, Music at 6:30pm

Where: Joslyn Castle Carriage House

3902 Davenport St. Omaha, NE 681310

Tickets: $25

Ages 16+

San Juan Island, WA-based indie folk-rock duo Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw are back at it with a new sound, and a new name: Sway Wild! Their exceptional vocal harmonies, coupled with Fer’s pioneering electric guitar work, have become a vehicle to carry them around the world, sharing stages with the likes of Iron & Wine, Lake Street Dive, and Watchhouse. Sway Wild’s infectious sound explores the corners of rock, pop, funk, worldbeat, and folk, but at its nucleus it is undeniably a music full of joy. It can squeeze the heart in your chest, it can draw tears from your eyes, and it can force you to get up and move your body; over and over, it somehow manages to do all three at once. Mandy Fer also tours as the lead guitarist for Amos Lee and Allison Russell and has recently performed with Brandi Carlile.

Public Tour
2026-04-27 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-30 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-03 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-04 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-06 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 12:30 - 14:00 and 15 more dates | Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Be our guest as we swing the Joslyn Castle doors open for public historical tours. No reservations required, just show up!

Step back in time to the stunning estate of Omaha’s first millionaires, George and Sarah Joslyn. Learn about their fascinating story and impact on Omaha while you stroll through their Scottish Baronial mansion and 5.5 acre grounds.

Tour Details

The tour includes a 14 minute video, and an hour long walking tour of the three levels of the Castle.

An elevator is available for guests with mobility issues.

Tours are held at 12:30pm with no advance ticket purchases or reservations required.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults, and $17.00 for students, seniors, or military with ID. Children 5 and under are free.

The front door of the Castle opens 15 minutes before tour start time.

Contact Information

402-595-2199

Public Tour
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 10:30 - 12:00

Once Upon a Time at the Castle
2026-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Joslyn Castle & Gardens, 3902 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Step into a world of literary wonder at Joslyn Castle & Gardens with our friends from the Omaha Public Library and the Papio Missouri River NRD.

Once Upon a Time at the Castle is a storytime adventure featuring a youth librarian who will transport you to a world of imaginary characters. After story time, we will learn about the real creatures we read about with live wildlife interactions and activities. Each month will be a new way to engage with storytelling and nature!

Join us Third Wednesdays, May-September at 5:30pm in the Castle gardens.

This is a free series for the community, best suited for children ages 2-8. Wear good shoes and BOYB (bring your own blanket) and snacks! In the case of inclement weather or heat advisories, we will move inside the Castle or Carriage House.

Once Upon a Time is presented as an offering of the Omaha Public Library’s Out & About Storytime series.

Learn More about our Partners at Omaha Public Library

Learn More about our Partners at Papio Missouri River NRD

World Goth Day
2026-05-22 19:00 - 2026-05-23 01:00
Dust off your trenchcoat and pull on your pikes, Joslyn Castle and Noir Omaha have united to host a World Goth Day Dark Market and afterparty for the ages.

World Goth Day is a celebration of the macabre, a showcase of shadowy fashion and a ceremony for alternative sounds! Gather not in a cemetery on this fine evening but flock instead to our humble Castle for a festival for trad goths of every inclination.

Schedule of events:

Dark Market 7 – 10pm in the Castle, $10 All Ages

Shop a selection of 25+ local artists, oddities, designer clothing and more! A portion of Noir Omaha profit goes to local non profit agency supporting Mental Health Awareness Month.

Interested in being a Dark Market Vendor? Apply here!

Club Noir Afterparty 9 – 1am in the Carriage House, $10 21+

Dj Cemetery Gates & Courtney Noir will be spinning death rock, goth, dark wave, post punk & industrial hits till the clock strikes one!

$15 Combo ticket grants you entry to both the market and the afterparty
