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Hey there, Omaha families! Are you looking for the perfect weekend getaway that won't break the bank or require hours of driving? Well, how about a family adventure, just 30 Minutes from Omaha!

Just a short hop down Highway 30, the charming city of Fremont is rolling out the red carpet for its spectacular 37th Annual John C. Fremont Days festival from July 11th through July 13th and trust us when we say this is one celebration you won't want to miss.

As the Nancy Heim-Berg Team, we've been calling the greater Omaha area home for decades, and we can honestly say that John C. Fremont Days has become one of our absolute favorite summer traditions. There's something magical about this award-winning festival that keeps families coming back year after year – and once you experience it for yourself, you'll understand why it's been going strong since 1987.

Picture this: you're strolling through downtown Fremont with your kids, the smell of funnel cakes and grilled corn filling the air while live music drifts from the main stage. The little ones are tugging at your sleeves, trying to decide between the face painting booth and the bounce house while you're secretly eyeing that craft beer tent. This is precisely the kind of wholesome, small-town fun that makes living in Nebraska so special.

The festival truly lives up to its promise of having something for everyone. Who doesn't love a parade? Watching your children's faces light up as the marching bands and colorful floats go by, with candy flying, makes the parade worth the trip. Speaking of lighting up, the Balloon Glow event is breathtaking every time we see it. Imagine dozens of hot air balloons illuminating the evening sky like giant, glowing lanterns. At the same time, families spread out blankets on the grass, share popcorn, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

If you've got little cowboys and cowgirls in your crew, they'll be thrilled to know there's a real rodeo as part of the festivities. It's authentic Nebraska at its finest, as professional riders and ropers showcase their skills. At the same time, your kids cheering from the stands is an experience that captures the true spirit of our great state. The kids' activities are endless, too – from carnival games to educational booths where they can learn about local history and agriculture.

What we love most about John C. Fremont Days is how it brings the entire community together. Local businesses open their doors, volunteers from all walks of life contribute to making everything run smoothly, and families from across eastern Nebraska come together to celebrate. It's the kind of event that reminds you why small-town values and community spirit are so important, even as we enjoy all the benefits of living near a vibrant city like Omaha.

The festival runs throughout downtown Fremont, allowing you to easily walk from event to event, grab a bite here, watch a performance there, and let the kids run off their energy in between. The organizers have done an incredible job over the past 37 years of creating a layout that's both exciting and manageable for families with children of all ages.

From our perspective as longtime residents of the Omaha area and real estate professionals, we've seen firsthand how events like John C. Fremont Days showcase the incredible quality of life we enjoy here in eastern Nebraska. Whether you're already part of our community or considering making the move to the Omaha area, festivals like this demonstrate the rich cultural fabric and strong sense of community that make our region such a wonderful place to call home.

The beauty of living in Omaha is that we get the best of both worlds – all the amenities and opportunities of a thriving metropolitan area plus easy access to charming communities like Fremont, where traditions run deep. Neighbors still know each other's names. It's this perfect balance that makes the Omaha area such an attractive place for families looking to put down roots.

At the Heim-Berg Team, we've helped countless families find their dream homes throughout the Omaha metro area, so we understand that choosing where to live is about so much more than square footage and school districts. It's about finding a place where your family can thrive, where there are opportunities for fun and growth, and where you can build lasting memories. In Omaha, annual events like John C. Fremont Days are exemplary of the enriching experiences that await families who choose to make eastern Nebraska their home.

So, this weekend, grab the kids and head out to Fremont for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration. You'll get to experience genuine Nebraska hospitality, enjoy some fantastic food, and create memories that will have your family talking for years to come. Plus, you might fall in love with another one of our wonderful local communities.

Whether you're a longtime Omaha resident looking for a fun family outing or someone considering a move to our area, The Nancy Heim-Berg Team is always here to help you navigate everything our region has to offer. From the best neighborhoods for families to the most exciting local events, we're your trusted local experts, passionate about helping people discover all the fantastic opportunities that come with calling the Omaha area home.

Ready to start planning your weekend adventure to John C. Fremont Days? Or are you ready to start planning your next chapter in a new home? Either way, we'd love to hear from you! Give us a call, send us an email, or check out our website to learn more about how we can help you make the most of life in the Omaha area.

Contact The Nancy Heim-Berg Team:

Phone: (402) 677 - 9024  Website: https://www.omahaarealiving.com/

Your trusted Omaha area real estate experts are helping families find their perfect home and discover all the fantastic experiences our community has to offer.

Hello, September! 

As we welcome a new month (and hopefully cooler weather), we also get to enjoy the new activities and adventures that it brings in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE. We have listed them below for you to review. You will be pleased to find everything from First Friday events and farmer’s markets, to camping at the Zoo, bug events at the children’s museum, yoga in the forest, outdoor music concerts, and much more! Enjoy! 
*Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

What: Benson First Friday
When: September 4th
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Playlist at Midtown Crossing
When: September 4th & 11th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 31st - 33rd & Farnam-Dodge Streets Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: September 4th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Family Safari Tent Camping at The Zoo
When: September 4th - October 2nd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: September 5th - October 10th | Saturday’s
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Bug Squad
When: September 5th, 2020 - April 11, 2021 | Sun, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: September 5th - October 3rd | Saturday’s
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17101 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Garden Yoga at Joslyn Art Museum 
When: September 6th - 27th | Sunday’s
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: September 6th - October 11th | Sunday’s
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Yoga at the Forest
When: September 6th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Sunday Afternoon Music at Soaring Wings Vineyard
When: September 6th, 2020 - June 27th, 2021 | Sunday’s
Where: 17111 S 138th Street Springfield, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: September 7th - October 12th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ event)
When: September 10th - 17th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: September 3rd & 10th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Virtual Gorilla Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: September 3rd - 17th
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases

What: Pulitzer Prize Photographs
When: September 2nd - 19th | Tuesday’s - Saturday’s
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sport Women: The Desire to Compete
When: September 2nd - 16th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Farm to Table Supper in the Country
When: September 11th & 12th
Where: Nelson Produce Farm | 10505 N 234th Street Valley, NE

What: Snoozing Under the Sea: A Family Overnight Safari
When: September 12th - December 30th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Trekking in the Forest
When: September 6th - December 13th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Penguin Problems
When: September 11th - October 18th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Omaha, NE

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Love is in the air - happy Valentine’s Day to all of our readers! If you are not celebrating tonight, there are plenty of events happening in and around Omaha this weekend for you to partake in. But don’t worry, they are not all cupid themed! You will find everything from dinners at the zoo and dinosaur events, to walking food tours, comedy shows, plays, educational lectures, Omaha beer week festivities, sporting events and so much more! Keep reading below to find an adventure (or two) to dive into this weekend – enjoy! 

What: Dino Nights
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: February 15th & 16th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: February 15th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Lancers vs. Sioux City Musketeers Hockey Game 
When: February 15th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Woke AF Comedy Tour and New Crew Showcase
When: February 15th
Where: Barley Street Tavern | 2735 N 62nd Street Omaha, NE

What: Film Streams’ Midnight Movie
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 4952 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Fred Tomaselli
When: February 15th & 16th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Interrogated (Improv)
When: February 15th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: February 15th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: NSAA State Wrestling Tournament
When: February 15th & 16th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Elixir of Love
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: February 15th & 16th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Cocktails & Kisses with Da Truth and Special Guest Same Rivers 
When: February 16th
Where: 2510 North 24th Street Omaha, NE

What: Of Mice and Men
When: February 15th & 16th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Sweetheart Dinner at the Zoo
When: February 15th & 16th 
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Robot Zoo
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy

What: TEDxUNO: Resilience
When: February 16th
Where: 6305 University Drive N Omaha, NE

What: Asics Presidents’ Day Classic Volleyball Tournament
When: February 16th & 17th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Hibernate & Create Retreat
When: February 16th & 17th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas Street Omaha, NE

What: Sweet Treats Bus Tour
When: February 16th & 17th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tour
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Beer Week 2019
When: February 15th – 17th
Where: Various Locations

With Friday quickly approaching, that means the weekend fun is right around the corner! There are so many activities and things to do around the Omaha area, and we have listed a few below that we know will fun and adventures for all ages. So grab your family and friends and head out of the house to explore all Omaha has to offer during this wonderful time of year! 

What: Free National Public Gardens Day
When: May 11th 
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St.

What: Spring into Summer!
When: May 11th 
Where: 7002 Military Ave. Omaha, NE

What: ‘Widespread Flowering” Art Exhibit by Ann Brugenhemke
When: May 9th – June 4th 
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. 

What: Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers Exhibit 
When: May 10th – June 30th 
Where: Great Plains Black History Museum 

What: Omaha Symphony Presents: The Planets
When: May 11th & May 12th 
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street

What: Sip Nebraska Wine Festival
When: May 11th & 12th 
Where: 28500 W Park Hwy

What: Harry Potter Family Night
When: May 12th 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum 

What: Spring Night Hike at the Wetlands
When: May 12th 
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods
 
What: Art Ride Omaha
When: May 12th – October 20th 
Where: Bancroft Street Market | 2702 S 10th St. Omaha

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: May 12th – October 13th 
Where: Omaha Farmer’s Market | 11th & Jackson Old Market Omaha

Now that November is upon us, there are many fun filled family activities around Omaha that are perfect for a day out of the house. We have listed a few below for this upcoming weekend that we hope will be of interest to you and are great for family members of all ages. Enjoy! 

Omaha’s Children’s Museum Forever Forest 
When: Friday, November 10th 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum 
Duration: All day 

With the national tour of Forever Forest beginning right in our backyard, grab the family for a fun day of adventuring and learning the realities of forests throughout the world. Explore topics such as transportation needs, sustainability and selective harvesting, as well as the daily products that families use that are created from trees. This incredible exhibit features a mini, realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, a tree top climber and kid-sized home for children to help build – and so much more! 

Life Without Boxes: Embracing Autism in Our Community 
When: Friday, November 10th
Where: Scott Conference Center
Duration: 8:00am – 4:30pm

If you are a family member, service provider, community member or advocate for bringing awareness and inclusion for individuals and families that are affected by autism, then this is a must-attend event! See nationally recognized speakers, community representatives and self-advocates address issues that people within all communities face, and the realistic community solutions that can be implemented. 

The Durham Museum Zoom into Nano 
When: Saturday, November 5th 
Where: The Durham Museum 
Duration: 10am – 5pm

Are you or your family interested in or curious about nanotechnology? If so, head to the Durham Museum this Saturday to see a variety of large-scale, immersive experiences centered around the world within nanotechnology. The event features a full body interactive station where guests can use their hands to grab and pull apart virtual molecules, as well as zooming into tiny structures and devices through very high magnification to see the incredible beauty and awe of natural and manmade objects. 

Wayne State College Exhibit Explores Artistry of Teaching Art
When: Sunday, November 5th
Where: Wayne State College 
Duration: 4:30pm-5:30pm

This is a must-see event for all the art enthusiasts in the Omaha area! The exhibit weaves together creativity, culture and media to stimulate learning for the young and old alike.

Are you a lover of all things food? Have you been itching to try new restaurants around Omaha? Well now you have an excuse to put the pots and pans away for a few days and step out on the town for Omaha Restaurant Week! From September 15^th through the 24^th, take a delicious adventure and celebrate the exciting and unique culinary scene around the Omaha metro area. Dishes range from legendary beef burgers and steaks, to the classic Reuben sandwich, and cuisines include farm-to-fork fresh, comfort food, and everything in between! The city has become a top destination for culinary adventurers, and Omaha Restaurant Week is a great time for diners to explore all that the area has to offer at a reduced price.

Restaurants participating in Omaha Restaurant Week will be offering an exclusive special menu featuring multi-course prix fixe meals ranging from $20, $30, $40 and/or $50 per person, with patrons choosing from their choice of appetizers, entrees and desserts. There are no passes our coupons required, and there is no limit to how many restaurants you may dine at during the week. So take the opportunity to branch out and explore new dining options, or enjoy old, local favorites at a discounted price. A few participating restaurants include Sullivan's Steakhouse, Liberty Tavern, Dolce, Wave Bistro, and 1912. Click here for a complete list of restaurants participating in the 2017 Omaha Restaurant Week.  Also, a portion of the proceeds from Omaha Restaurant Week will be donated to Food Bank for the Heartland.

 Bon Appétit!

This weekend starts the celebrations of our nation's birthday! With so many options, it can be hard to decide where to go! Luckily Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, so there is something for everyone! Here are some of the best spots in Omaha to enjoy great food, music, and entertainment.

The Red, White and Zoo event is family friendly event that takes place every year at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The event lasts all weekend, starting Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 4 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Entertainment includes bounce houses, music, and special animal encounters for all ages. Activities are included with admission - regular zoo admission fees apply, free admission for members.

The 65th Annual J.E. George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade starts at 10:00AM on Tuesday at J.E. George Boulevard and Nicholas Street. This Omaha tradition parade takes place every year and draws thousands to start 4th of July. People ride decorated bikes, wagons, homemade floats, and much more through the city in celebration. 

If you're looking for a magnificent firework display we have just the place for you. The College Home Run Derby and the Omaha World-Herald Annual Independence Day fireworks are a tradition for all. TD Ameritrade Park has an amazing display every year after the College Home Run Derby. Over 100,000 people gather to celebrate and enjoy the show. Tickets can be purchased here. Kids ages 3-12: $8, adults: $12, four pack: $36.

Using over 450,000+ LEGOs, Sean Kenney's third exhibit Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks at Lauritzen Gardens brings together a display of nature's beauty with the creativity and art of the LEGOs we all know and love. The amazing exhibit is one for family and friends young and old. Everyone can relate to the days when they would spend hours putting together creations of their own with the tiny colorful bricks. 

With over 13 magnificent hand-built displays, these larger than life sculptures show the web of connections that nature sustains in everyday life. Kids can gaze as the wingspan of a monarch butterfly, see the colorful display of the peacock’s tail, or hang with the buck and his deer. 

The exhibit's interactive messaging educates on how the environment thrives on each other to survive and grow. The chain starts with the plants and goes all the way to the top of ecosystem showing the intricate necessity of species reliance on each other to live.  It also teaches visitors the effect that humans can have on the natural environment. "Play and Let It Stay Station" lets everyone interact with the LEGOs to build their own creations. It gives visitors an opportunity to take a trip back to their childhood and escape for some fun with the kids. 

This exhibit is available through May 15 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM daily, and is included with admission to the Laurtizen Gardens - $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for garden members and children under six.  

More information: Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks

Lace up those running shoes and get ready for the 2nd Annual bRUNch 5k!

The Junior League of Omaha is proud to announce they will be hosting the 2nd Annual bRUNch 5k​ on Saturday, April 29. Last year the event was such a success that the League decided to come back for seconds!

All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Omaha's community projects. The start line will be at the west end of Turner Park, loop throughout Omaha, and return to finish at Turner Park. Check in and registration starts at 9:00AM.

At the finish line, join the team for a brunch buffet and prizes at Crave. If you're not a runner, but still want to enjoy the event and help contribute to the Junior League, don't worry... we have an option for you! There are brunch only tickets available for you to come and enjoy the Crave brunch buffet and support the 5k runners in their success. There will be VIP ticket options as well as drinks available for participants 21 and older. 

Tickets and event information is available at the 2nd Annual bRUNch 5k page.