Dining
Food and drink flights are the culinary experience du jour right now. Sure, beer and wine tasting flights have been a thing. (Fun fact…
LGBTQIA+
June is Pride Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on the businesses and organizations across the Omaha area who are displaying their support of…
Attractions
While Omaha’s growing as a craft beer destination, we’re toasting to its equally enticing wine scene. Yes, Omaha area wine is worth…
Attractions
It’s widely known that billionaire investor Warren Buffett, one of the world’s five richest people, proudly hails from Omaha. His holding…
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Tag: Holidays
Drawing as many as 200,000 local and regional visitors, Cinco de Mayo Omaha, one of the city’s largest and most diverse community celebrations, will serve up the fun again this year from May 12-14. The event opens with a carnival, live music and a coronation on Friday night. Then, crowds line 24th…
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It’s wintertime in the Midwest, so this list is packed with ideas for indoor fun perfect for friends, couples and families. While we are all about bundling up and hitting the slopes, snowshoeing, and Bobbing, there’s something ultra-cozy about planning for more predictable indoor fun. From board…
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Each month brings unique opportunities to make memories in Omaha. Of course, December is the month of holiday fun, and Omaha brings the merriment. If you’ve missed an event below, no worries; add it to your calendar for next year. Read on for ten ways to enjoy this month in Omaha. 1. Be Merry and…
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Every evening this holiday season, lights glow throughout Omaha’s entertainment districts and neighborhoods. Here’s a round-up of the must-see displays perfect for festive strolls with friends and loved ones. Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront (Holiday Lights Festival) 1001 Douglas St. November 24, 2022 – January 2, 2023 A Thanksgiving lighting ceremony complete with a light show and free concert at the Holland Performing Arts Center kickstarts Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival. In addition to a display of traditional white tree lights and…
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Add big sparkle to your season thanks to the dazzling array of fun happening throughout the city. From beloved traditions to festive events, Omaha makes it easy to infuse this time of year with joy and memories thanks to a handful of mainstay celebrations that families and more look forward to year after year. Get these on your calendar, then sprinkle in a selection of other festive events happening throughout Omaha for the ultimate holiday experience. Christmas at Union Station The Durham Museum November–January It’s the most wonderful time…
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Once my husband and I started a family, we knew we wanted to turn seasonal activities into family traditions. Traditions are special. They create dates on our calendars to look forward to, and they make memories that generate nostalgia. The day after Thanksgiving, my husband, daughter D and I headed to The Durham Museum for holiday fun and the community countdown to the lighting of the region’s largest indoor tree. D saw Santa, decorated a cookie and sipped milk before we made our way to the Great Hall along with legions of other…
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