Things to do in Omaha, Nebraska, including places to go and popular attractions to visit.
In 2023, Fun-Plex unveiled the newest additions to its waterpark: Two nearly-vertical drop waterslides. First off, nope. Not going down those. But secondly, it made me realized I hadn’t really been paying attention to outdoor waterparks near Omaha in recent years. So, inspired that realization, I decided to grow my original list of water parks…
We’re on a mission to visit all the playgrounds in the Greater Omaha Metro area! This directory includes Omaha parks and playgrounds as well as playgrounds in surrounding communities, including Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Elkhorn, Gretna, La Vista, and Papillion, as well as many awesome parks in Pottawattamie County in Iowa. Below you’ll find our favorite…
There are several annual events in Omaha you can expect every Father’s Day Weekend like the NCAA® Men’s College World Series® games and the Father’s Day Weekend Car Show. And each year, new events are created to add to the festivities. All this to say: There’s plenty of fun things to do to celebrate Father’s…
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Omaha. Most years, you can expect at least one parade, one fun run, and a lot of concerts and exhibit openings. Here’s what planned for Memorial Day Weekend 2026! UPDATE: This post was first published in 2022 and has been updated in May 2026 with…
“All in the Famiglia” can be the name of most Italian restaurants in the Omaha area. Locally-owned ristorantes seem to be family affairs, with everyone from Nonno or Nonna to children barely able to see over the counter. There’s a role for everyone in the family. And with that family connection comes some of the…
One of the most exciting developments in Downtown Omaha was unveiled in July 2022 – the renovated Gene Leahy Mall. Here’s a look at the fun things to do at this large green space in downtown Omaha, as well as some interesting facts about it (interesting to me, at least). UPDATED: This post was published…
