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Hello, April! What better way to welcome a new month than a weekend filled with fun events, adventures and activities in our beautiful city of Omaha, NE? No matter your interests, we are sure there is something for you to dive into this weekend! You will find sports games, events at the museum, a horse compeition, First Friday celebrations, a taco trot, comedy shows, plays and much more! So grab your family and friends for a weekend filled with fun, laughter and creating beautiful memories. Enjoy! 

What: Creighton vs. Kansas State NCA Men’s Baseball Game & Fish Fry
When: April 5th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey St. Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 5th & 6th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Under the Big Top Family Night at the Museum 
When: April 5th
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum | 200 Pearl Street Council Bluffs, IA

What: Terrace Martin & Friends Live in the 1200 Club
When: April 5th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures 
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
When: April 5th
Where: 2700 College Road Council Bluffs, IA

What: Alison O’Daniel: Heavy Air and Lui Shtini: Tempos
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | 724 S 12th Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Art Exhibit: ‘Flora & Feathers’ by Pam Harp and Judy Thompson
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: April 5th & 6th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: April 5th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Midday Music: Faust and Les Enfants Terribles
When: April 5th
Where: Opera Omaha | 1850 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: April 5th & 6th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Rumors in the Kitchen Dinner Performance
When: April 5th & 6th 
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: The International Omaha Horse Competition
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Winnie the Pooh at The Rose
When: April 5th & 6th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Street Theater Omaha, NE

What: Taco Trot
When: April 6th
Where: Midtown Crossing 

What: Omaha Health Wellness & Fitness Expo: The Mind-Body-Spirit Fair
When: April 6th & 7th
Where: Baxter Arena | 7015 Spring Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Zoo Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: April 6th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

This is it for March 2019 – the final weekend is almost here! What are your plans? Looking for things to do to fill your calendar? Well worry not, we have you covered. Below we have listed a few events and adventures for you to check out in and around Omaha, NE this weekend that are sure to keep a smile on everyone’s face. You will be delighted to find everything from comedy performances and sporting events, to walking food tours, plays, comedy shows, dinosaur exhibits, a LEGO expo and much more! 

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S. 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Jay Leno
When: March 29th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. Illinois State NCAA Men’s Baseball Game & Fish Fry 
When: March 29th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Come From Away
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Fred Tomaselli
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Opera Omaha’s ONE Festival: CINEsound Series at Film Streams
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1340 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Winnie the Pooh at The Rose
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Street Theater Omaha, NE

What: The Robot Zoo
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy

What: Enchanted Forest
When: March 30th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Nebraska Brick Days: LEGO Fan Expo
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: 1 Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Old Market District Walking Food Tour
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: Omaha Zoo Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: March 30th
Where: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Teddy Bear Weekend
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

While Omaha is known as being the largest and friendliest city in Nebraska, there is also a lot of culture, history and beautiful nature all around for residents and guests of the area alike to enjoy! Did you know that some of the most interesting and charming attractions around Omaha are located just a hop, skip and a jump away? In other words – they are a short distance from the center of Omaha, just a day’s drive in fact! That means you are able to explore all the beauty and attraction of the area, and still make it home for dinner! If you are interested in what attractions we are referring to, please keep reading below.

The first day trip we are going to be discussing is Willow Lake, which is located in the northeastern end of Omaha - about an hour’s drive from the city center. Covering over 700 acres, this beautiful lake and recreational area offers a range of wildlife and recreational activities such as hiking, fishing and boating. The perfect destination for a family day outdoors! Our next trip for you to check out is Ponca State Park. Located just two hours from Omaha, it is one of Nebraska’s most visited parks and we sure understand why! Visitors enjoy the breathtaking views of the stunning high hills and Missouri River bluffs that are located aside the Missouri National Recreational River. And if you enjoy bird-watching, you are in luck as Ponca State Park is an ideal location for this in the spring time!

Next, Lauritzen Gardens (also known as the Omaha Botanical Gardens) is located just a short distance from Omaha, and is the perfect place to relax while taking in the breathtaking natural beauty all around you. Rediscover your love and appreciation for nature in the 100 acre garden, or take in one of the many other attractions such as a spring flowering walk, an education center, a bird sanctuary or the parking garden. Whatever you choose to dive into at Lauritzen Gardens, this destination is sure to not disappoint! Our last day trip recommendation is for all of our history junkies out there! Freedom Park Navy Museum is a great destination located at the Greater Omaha Marina, on the banks of the Missouri river. At this outdoor museum you will find some interesting items including rocket launchers and jets, as well as historical military aircraft and artillery. And for all those asking, yes, you can expect to find the USS Submarine and the WWII Minesweeper USS Hazard here as the two main exhibits.

The warmer weather seems to have officially moved in and that means it is time to ditch the indoor projects and get outside! There are so many wonderful parks and playgrounds around Omaha that are perfect to let the kids burn off some energy and take in the natural beauty our wonderful state has to offer. Below we have listed the top playgrounds around Omaha that are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face and leave your kids begging to go back. Enjoy the warm weather and fun time of year in the city! 

Stone Ridge Playground | N 163rd St. Omaha, NE 

Pacific Meadows Playground | W Papio Trl. Omaha, NE

Pepperwood Park | 152011 Hamilton St. Omaha, NE

Orchard Park | Cole Creek Park St. Omaha, NE

Maple Village Park | 3865 Parkview Dr. Omaha, NE

Towl Park | 9310 W Center Road. Omaha, NE

Roberts Park | 730 N 78th St. Omaha, NE

Zorinsky Lake Park | 3808 S 156th St. Omaha, NE

Seymour Smith Park | 6802 Harrison St.

Memorial Park | 5700 Dodge Street. Omaha, NE

Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th St. Omaha, NE

Elmwood Park | 802 S. 60th Street. Omaha, NE

Plum Creek Park | Gretna, NE

It is officially Spring time in Omaha! And while the weather doesn’t quite feel like Spring, there are still many events happening this weekend all over town for you to enjoy. Check out below for a few of these events and spend a few days outside the house and exploring beautiful Omaha! 

What: Forest Animals Program
When: March 23rd 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum 

What: American Adventure
When: March 22nd – June 2nd 
Where: Durham Museum 

What: Arctic Wonderland 
When: March 22 – April 8th 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum 

What: 31st Annual Orchid Show and Sale
When: March 24th – March 25th 
Where: Lauritzen Gardens 

What: Metamorphosis: From Reclaimed Plastics to Works of Art
When: March 22nd – May 13th 
Where: Lauritzen Gardens 

What: Old Market District Walking Food Tour
When: March 24th – June 26th 
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours 

What: Energy Explorers Exhibit
When: March 22nd – April 23rd
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: The Art of The Brick Exhibition
When: March 22nd – April 22nd
Where: 222 North 12st St. Omaha, NE 68102

What: World/Play: Prints, Photographs, and Paintings be Ed Ruscha
When: March 22nd – May 6th 
Where: Joslyn Art Museum 

With the winter months in full swing, have you been looking for activities around Omaha that are good for colder days? Maybe you want to get out of the house with the family, but it is simply too cold to enjoy a day outdoors. We hear you! And that is why we have listed below a list of fun, free indoor activities around the city that are perfect for a day out of the house, but away from the frigid temperatures. We hope you enjoy!

-Take a trip to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, where families can learn about the past, present and future of America’s premier railroad through educational programs and interactive exhibits.

-Visit your local library to look at books, share in story time and participate in local events. The public libraries around town include Bellevue, Omaha, LaVista, Grenta, Baright Public Library and Sump Memorial Library.

-If you have active children, let them burn off some energy at the indoor children’s play areas located within Westroads Mall and Oak View Mall.

-Let your imagination run wild while exploring the ArtWorks interactive space at the Joslyn Art Museum, where children can spend their time doing creative, interactive activities!

-Spend an afternoon at the Do Space Technology Center, which is a technology library that provides free access to the latest devices, software and internet. Let your kids run around in the Kids Room or participate in programs and events.

-Boys Town is also a fun stop, where you can visit the Hall of History, Father Flanagan House, Dowd Chapel and the world’s largest ball of stamps at the Leon Myers Stamp Center.

-If you are looking to snuggle up on the couch after a long day at one of the above activities, be sure to rent a free movie at Family Video, where you will find an outstanding selection of family-friendly movies – for free! 

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

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

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!

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