Things to do in Omaha, Nebraska, including places to go and popular attractions to visit.
The Orpheum Theater’s splendor never gets old for me. I go there often for my job, and each time I walk in, I feel inspired. Awed. How cool is it that I work here (OK, I really work at the Holland Center, but some nights, it’s my job to be at the Orpheum). Seeing the…
Fontenelle Forest is a lovely place to visit any time of year, I’m discovering. Most recently, my family visited in January on an unseasonably warm day. If you haven’t been since your grade-school class trip, it’s time to return. With or without kids. But, being that this is a parents blog, you’re probably bringing along…
UPDATE: Hi friends – this post was written in 2013. Unfortunately, some of these shops no longer exist. I now have gift guides for locally-made gifts and holiday decor, so check those out instead. It’s hard not to get all caught up in the Black Friday hysteria. The deals! Insanity! Looking for 2020 local shopping…
My kids went to a symphony concert and sat through almost all of it. I know! OK, this wasn’t just any symphony concert. Omaha Symphony put on its annual “Symphony Spooktacular” on Sunday – an hour-long production that catered to the tastes of antsy youngsters in itchy costumes. Farley was enthralled for the entire show….
A friend recently asked me for volunteer ideas for families with small children. At first, I felt a little embarassed, thinking we hadn’t done much with the kids yet. But, I was thinking too big. We have done some things I could recommend, they don’t have to be huge, all-day things or weekly commitments. One I can…
Editor’s note: Last week, we gave a rundown of some options for art classes for kids around Omaha. Why should kids have all the fun, though? We asked a very crafty friend and fellow blogger, Tiffany (check out Feathering The Nest sometime), to share some of her favorite art classes for adults. Do you crave…
