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Local Family Parks Around Omaha

Sunday, October 8, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Families should be running outdoors to take advantage of this incredible season between summer and winter. The crisp, fresh fall air is a perfect excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine and cooler weather around Omaha. After school, on the weekends or in-between scheduled activities are the perfect times to venture out to one of the many parks around town. We have listed below a few of the most popular parks and hope you enjoy some quality time outdoors this fall!

Meadow Lane Park: This is a great place for some family fun in the sun! The beautiful, large community park offers a large green space, tennis and basketball courts, a fun playground for the kids and picnic area that is perfect for a mid-afternoon snack.
Address: 11707 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68154

Lamp Park: This park is a great destination for beautifully manicured and well kept grounds. A very popular destination for baseball games, has great open green space and a wonderful place to walk your dog.
Address: 113 N 114th St, Omaha, NE 68154

Cottonwood Park: An amazing park for kids to walk, run and play! Perfect for a day of volleyball, incredible play areas for young kids and is dog friendly for your furry family friends.
Address: 728 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68154

N.P. Dodge Park: This park spans 445-acres and is perfectly positioned along the flowing river. It offers a pavilion, full service marina and incredible sports facilities.
Address: 11001 John J Pershing Dr, Omaha, NE 68112

Are You the Next American Idol?

Saturday, August 26, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

Do you love to sing? Have you ever watched American Idol on television and thought “That should be me!” Well take your talents out of the shower and car and bring them to the American Idol auditions in Omaha next week! After running for 15 years on Fox, the adored televised singing competition will return to air on ABC in 2018, and the show is searching the country to find its next singing star.

This is the third time Omaha has hosted auditions, and the winner of season seven, David Cook, auditioned here in 2007. Audition videos can also be submitted online at americanidol.com or through social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter and Musical.ly with the tag #TheNextIdol. This new season is sure to be one of the best yet and will also feature pop star Katy Perry as a judge.

American Idol launched the careers of some of the biggest musical stars such as Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson – will you be next?!

Audition Information:

August 29: Omaha, NE
Lewis and Clark Landing
345 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102

*You must be 15 or older to audition

Omaha Audition American Idol Singing

Great Events taking place around Omaha this Weekend!

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

by Nancy Heim-berg

We may be following up a holiday weekend, but Omaha is filled with great events for the weekend of July 7-9. Here are a few of our favorites:

First Friday's at Old Market- Visit the fantastic Art Galleries celebrating creative local artists while strolling down the beautiful brick lined street of Omaha's Historic District. You can also ride 'Olley the Trolley' for free between the different venues.

Midwest Paranormal History Ghost Tour- explore the more 'sinister' parts of the history of Omaha with this fascinating tour! Learn about the legends, lore and facts regarding Omaha's past.

Red, White and You...Patriotic Night at the Museum- Dedicated to First Responders and Veterans. Meet local Firemen, Omaha veterans and more.

Omaha Comic-Con- Unleash your inner superhero at this great annual event! Celebrate your favorite films and books along with Metro's own comics and pop culture expo!

Sounds of Summer Concert Series- bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful summer evening at the amphitheater for a fantastic lineup of concerts all summer long.

Omaha Farmers Market at Old Market- Peruse the great selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and more at the spectacular Omaha Farmers Market.

The Dinosaur Safari- Perfect for the whole family! Omaha Children's Museum presents the great Dinosaur Safari with hands on experiences for the kids, 3 climbable dinosaurs and an 8ft T-Rex!