Exploring Omaha & Beyond
After years of adding Halloween events to my monthly events roundups, it's time to just give Halloween its own post. Here's a list of events celebrating Halloween in Omaha including Halloween movies, trunk or treats and free activities involving all-things-pumpkin. Most of these Omaha Halloween activities are kid-friendly, but at the end of the post, I included Halloween bar events and … [More...]
A trip to Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Orchard is a family tradition of ours each fall. In addition to picking out pumpkins, feeding the animals and racing each other on carts, we know we're going to eat while there. The food is a big part of the Vala's experience! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Orchard. All thoughts, opinions and typos are my … [More...]
When Omaha Community Playhouse announced it was staging "Annie," I knew right away this would be the perfect show to introduce my daughter to OCP productions. So on opening night, she was my date to review the show. Read on for our review of "Annie," and to see if you think your kid is old enough to enjoy it. "Annie" is on stage now through Oct. 13, 2019 at Omaha Community Playhouse. I … [More...]
A mix of city and nature, Minneapolis is a great Midwest getaway for families. It has a mix of cultural attractions and tourist destinations that you can easily plan a weekend there. Here's my recommended weekend itinerary for Minneapolis, with suggestions on things to do that will be fun for kids. Disclosure: Our visit to Minneapolis was hosted by Meet Minneapolis. Some attractions were … [More...]
Omaha has a variety of fine dining restaurants that make date night a cinch. If you're looking for a new romantic Omaha restaurant to try, this list is a good start! I've divided the list into distinct regions of Omaha: Downtown/Old Market; Midtown Omaha; West Omaha; and North Omaha. Am I … [More...]
Summer is almost over, but there are still a ton of things to see and do in Omaha. Check out this Omaha events calendar for upcoming kid-friendly activities, exhibits, stage shows, and more happening in the Omaha Metro Area in September 2019 (and beyond!). NOTE: This page is updated … [More...]
My family has visited Kansas City so many times for weekends and even one-day getaways. We’ve discovered there is a lot to do in Kansas City with kids - way more than you can fit into two days. If you’ve yet to plan a weekend trip to KC, or you’re just looking for something new to do for the next … [More...]
I'm a mom, wife, writer & coffee addict. I love my hometown, Omaha, but cannot resist the thrill of travel. Life is best spent discovering the extraordinary at home and on the road. With any luck, I'll inspire you to think the same. Inquiries at ohmyomaha@gmail.com |
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