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10 Things to Do in June in Omaha

The fun heats up as summer takes off in Omaha. It’s a great month to be outside. Below are 10 ways to make your Omaha visit in June a memorable one. 1. Stroll a Farmers Market Enjoy the area’s homegrown foodstuffs and homemade goods at farmers markets throughout the city. On Saturdays, vendors line…

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7 Gift Ideas for an Omaha Father’s Day

Your dad is the best – and deserves the best. Celebrate him with Omaha-area events and activities including planes, trains and automobiles, baseball tickets and bespoke luxury goods, and dinosaurs and divots. So what are you waiting for? Go make some lasting memories with your dear old dad in Omaha…

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In Omaha, Theater is for Everyone

Omaha Community Playhouse recently launched the Midwest’s first traveling theater for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. VROOM! Mobile Sensory Theatre delivers the experience with a specially outfitted van and props. Geared toward school-aged children from kindergarten to sixth…

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The Artists Who Help Make Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Over 100 artists will enliven Aksarben Village streets with booths displaying their masterpieces during Omaha Summer Arts Festival June 9-11, 2023. The outdoor festival features an artists’ market, music, food, youth arts, and more. Locally considered an unofficial kickoff to summer, Omaha’s beloved…

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One Family’s First Visit to Kiewit Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarium, the 82,000-square-foot two-story Omaha STEM museum, hummed with excitement. Visitors of all ages explored more than 120 interactive exhibits related to various STEM fields – from physics to earth science, biology to geometry, and fabric arts to finance. Located at Lewis and…

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10 Things to Do in May in Omaha

From traversing a lush forest and picnicking amongst flowers to afternoon tea and craft brewery tours, we have plenty of suggestions for experiences that will have you saying “cheers” this month in Omaha. Read on for ten things visitors will love to do in May. 1. Get a Rush Amongst the Trees…

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6 Ideas for an Omaha Mother’s Day

Omaha businesses are ready to help you lavish your mom with love this Mother’s Day (May 14 this year). So pamper your mom (or a special mom in your life) with these tempting options. From sporting events to artisan chocolates and from spas to shops, we have something for everyone in O-mom-ha. 1…

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