This category answers the question: What is there to do in Omaha? Find out where to go in Omaha with kids or where to go for date night.
Some families celebrate Mother’s Day by going to brunch. Others take Mom out to do something she loves. My family serves me breakfast in bed, and usually gives me a few hours of peace and quiet to read. I love it. Whatever you think Mom will like, choose that activity or event! If you are…
Recycling and consciously minimizing your carbon footprint is a year-round thing for a lot of people. But once a year, an emphasis is made to connect people with more environmental organizations and new ways to “Go Green.” That day is Earth Day. Earth Day in Omaha is celebrated with a variety of events. Here’s a…
If there’s one store I tell families to visit in Omaha’s Old Market, it’s Hollywood Candy. Easily one of the quirkiest stores in the entire city, the large shop is part-candy store, part-collectors’ dream shop, and part old-school pinball arcade. Update: This post was published in 2014 and has been updated in April 2026. Where…
Buying farm-fresh produce is easier than ever in the Omaha metro area with all the farmers markets popping up. From traditional road-side farm stands to weekly farmers markets in Omaha, there’s something in nearly every community each summer. Read on to learn about each farmers market, as well as various area farms and CSAs. UPDATED:…
Something exciting is coming to downtown Omaha this spring! The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement opens in March. If you’ve attended a show at the Holland Performing Arts Center or Steelhouse Omaha in the last year, you’ve no doubt noticed the construction. And on March 22, the building will finally be ready for the public….
The Easter Bunny season in Omaha is typically spread out over three weekends. There are Easter Egg Hunts scattered around Omaha in 2026, as well as Easter story times and activities at various venues. Read on to find a fun Easter event near you, and if you’re more interested in good food, see where you…
