Labor Day Weekend Festivities Around Omaha!
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Believe it or not, Labor Day is right around the corner and with it marks the last weekend for many people to enjoy the final days of summer. It also means family BBQ’s, fireworks and a much anticipated three-day weekend. But not to worry, the Omaha area will not let summer go without one final hurrah - And let’s face it, they sure know how to through a good party! Below is a round up of a few family-fun Labor Day weekend festivities happening in the area. So grab your friends and family (and white pants) and get ready to hit the town to celebrate!
First Friday at the Old Market
When: September 1st
This free event is held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9pm, and features Omaha’s art galleries and local artists. Celebrating local creativity in an historic neighborhood, locals and visitors alike can wander through the Old Market on foot or catch a free ride on Ollie the Trolley.
La Festa Italiana
When: September 1-3rd
Celebrate one of the Omaha area’s most beloved festivals where guests can enjoy authentic Italian food, beer, wine fireworks and dancing under the stars. La Festa Italiana has graced residents of Omaha for 33 years, and its no wonder why the event has grown so popular over the years.
The Nebraska State Fair
When: August 25th-September 4th
The Nebraska State Fair is always an event to remember with live music, booths, delicious food and incredible events for the whole family to enjoy. Take in the Nebraska culture over Labor Day weekend with performances by Joan Jett & the Heartbreakers, Lynard Skynrd and Cole Swindell.
September Fest
When: September 1st-4th
September Fest returns for its 40th year and is four days of nonstop entertainment! Enjoy live music, a carnival, beer garden, local food vendors, arts and craft stations and a Kiddie Kingdom for the little ones. The event draws in people from all over the five-state area and wraps up with a Labor Day parade at 10am on Monday.
Husker Football Season Kickoff
When: September 2nd at 7pm
Kick off Husker Football Season on Saturday with a game against Arkansas State at Memorial Stadium! Enjoy tailgating before the game and be sure to wear your red and white to support your home team.
Labor Day Weekend at the Zoo
When: September 2nd-4th
Say goodbye to summer alongside flamingos, zebras and giraffes, and enjoy wildlife entertainment that is perfect for the whole family. There will be bounce houses, presentations with the animals and airbrush tattoos!
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. 
Calling all runners! With summer quickly coming to an end you may think so does the opportunity to participate in many of the marathons and charity runs around the metro area. But fear not, if you missed the chance to participate in the runs so far this year there are still many opportunities to grab your friends and running shoes and cross that finish line! Listed below are a few of the many runs that are being put on in Omaha through the remainder of the year. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and break a little sweat in 2017!
Moving day is an exciting time for the entire family....but it is also stressful. The same stress felt by the 'humans' in the house, are also felt by your pets. In fact, pets can sense that something big is up, weeks prior to your move! They pick up on your anxiety and the chaos of their living space. 
With the carefree days of summer quickly coming to an end and the start of school right around the corner, it can be difficult for kids and adults alike to get back into a regular schedule. The mornings of sleeping in, playful activities and leisurely eating lunches are replaced with 6AM wake up times, lots of homework assignments and prepacking lunches. But going back to school doesn’t have to be a daunting or exhausting time for you or your kids if you plan ahead and identify some strategies to help keep your family organized during this time. Listed below are some tips and tricks on how parents can get a jump start on the school year and help with the transition in hopes to make it a good experience for everyone. 
