Pettit’s Pastry has always been my family’s go-to for donuts in Omaha. However, I haven’t tried every donut shop in Omaha (#lifegoals), so I can’t say Pettit’s has the best donuts in Omaha. But, I’ve done something far better for my waistline: Polled Facebook. I asked about 10,000 Oh My! Omaha followers* to share their…
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…
The Panhandle of Nebraska is really just a fun way of describing the northwestern portion of Nebraska. In this region, you’ll find a bit more rugged terrain that you wouldn’t typically associate with the state. Vast stretches of land seemingly haven’t been touched for eons, and there’s a good chance you’ll find ruts from wagon…
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…
