Celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, 2020, with these fun specials at participating locations!  YUM!!!

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Where to Get Free Donuts for National Donut Day

Dunkin Donuts

Enjoy a free classic donut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage. Good all day on National Donut Day, Friday, June 5, 2020, at participating locations while supplies last.

Krispy Kreme

This year, Krispy Kreme is changing National Doughnut Day to National Doughnut WEEK! June 1 – 5, 2020, stop by your local shop and pick 1 free donut of your choice. No purchase necessary. Available only at participating shops across the U.S. and Canada.

LaMar’s Donuts

17202 Audrey St., Omaha, NE

Experience the famous donut for free on June 5th! 

In celebration of National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, 2020, LaMar’s Donuts is partnering with the Salvation Army to give doughnuts to hospital workers. The community is invited to help celebrate front-line workers with a “sweet treat” donation.

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The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium just announced that they will open back up on June 1st!

Special accommodations have been put into place including a one-way ‘walking safari’, required reservations (including a special Members Only hour June 1-7), and only outdoor exhibits open.

Omaha Zoo Reopening Plans – One Way “Walking Safari”

The opening of the Zoo is planned as a one-way “walking safari.” About 1.8 miles long, the designated one-way path begins at the Main Entrance of the Zoo and ends at the North Entrance.

Restrooms, concessions, and retail items will be available at outside venues only. Drinking fountains and water refill stations will not be available. There will be no public access to indoor buildings including exhibits, restaurants, ATMs, and the gift shop.

Rides are limited to Sue’s Carousel, with appropriate spacing and sanitizing. The tram service will not be operational, but a limited supply of stroller, wagon, ECVs and wheelchair rentals will be available.

There will also be no access to the Bay Family Children’s Adventure Trails, Scott Alaskan Adventure Splash Park, or other children activity areas, including the Lion’s Pride statues. These areas are clearly marked as no public access with signage and barriers.

Guests will Make a Reservation

To limit contact and adhere to social distancing guidelines, guests must make a reservation for a time to enter the Zoo in advance of their visit at OmahaZoo.com/Hours-and-Admission. This process will also allow capacity guidelines to be managed throughout the day, keeping attendance to approximately 2700 visitors at any time.

Reservations can be made up to 2 days in advance of the visit. Timeslots are available every half hour between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. There will be a Members Only hour from 8 to 9 a.m. on Monday, June 1 through Sunday, June 7.

Guests are strongly encouraged to wear face masks while on Zoo property. To ensure proper social distancing, guests are encouraged not to meet others or stand in the Main Entrance Plaza until their reservation time to enter the Zoo. Visitors are also strongly encouraged to remain in their vehicles until their reservation time. IDs and online registration receipts will be checked at the entrance by Zoo staff.

Tickets are discounted at $20.95 for guests ages 12 and over, $13.95 for children ages 3 to 11, and $19.95 for seniors ages 65 and over. Children under the age of 16-years-old must be accompanied by an adult.

The Zoo is committed to the safety and well-being of guests, animals, and employees, and will make changes as needed based on actual operating conditions and guidance from public health experts and elected officials.

For further details and the most up-to-date information, please visit the Omaha Zoo’s website.

This is exciting news for families who have been patiently waiting to visit one of their favorite places in Omaha!

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Looking for an exciting and challenging adventure with your family?

Experience zip lines, rope obstacles, moving walkways, and other exciting challenges through the beautiful treetops at TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest!

2020 UPDATES: OPENING May 29 for the 2020 Season. The health and safety of the community is their top priority. Updates includes Advanced Reservations highly recommended, guests requested to wear masks, and community gloves are no longer provided. You are welcome to bring protective gloves from home that fully cover your hands or they offer them for sale. Find out about these guidelines and more here including new procedures in response to the current situation.

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Exciting Challenges at TreeRush Adventures

All of the courses begin on one main platform where a staff member will double check your equipment before you begin your adventure.

Choose from a variety of difficulty levels with 2 Yellow Courses, 2 Green Courses, 2 Blue Courses, and a soon-to-come Black Course!

Each course involves a variety of challenges plus a Zipline or 2 that allows you to fly through the trees!

We started with the 2 Yellow Courses, which we loved! They were a perfect start to learn how to use the equipment and practice with the trolley for the Ziplines!

Then we tried the harder of the Green courses. It was definitely more difficult, with 2 challenges that really tested your strength and balance.

We then did the second Green Course, with fun obstacles, swinging challenges, and exciting ziplines!

Safety and Preparation

Upon arriving at TreeRush Adventures, guest begin on the platform where all of the gear is put on.

Then the staff led step-by-step directions on how to use the equipment, with safety as their #1 priority. Each participant was able to practice using their equipment on 2 ‘courses’ that were very near to the ground, with a staff member watching and able to answer any questions.

We felt completely safe throughout the entire experience. Several children needed to be assisted when they slipped from obstacles and were not able to get back on them (including my own), and it was very impressive how the staff was very encouraging and patient as they helped them get back onto the obstacle.

KidRush Adventure Park

For the younger participants, KidRush Park is perfect for ages 4 – 6 but is also fun for ages 7 and 8.

Young climbers can climb, crawl, and zipline while close to the ground!

Adventure Awaits!

We loved our experience at TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest and are excited about another exciting family attraction in Omaha!

Find out more and book your reservation online here (walk-ins also welcome as space is available.)

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Celebrate with your family this Memorial Day Weekend 2020 in Omaha.

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PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to rapidly change during this unusual time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.

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7) Rent a Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard

• Paddle sports can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors! It is great exercise and a lot of fun. Choose from a variety of providers who offer Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals and Tours in Omaha!

This Summer, enjoy Drive-In Concerts at Falconwood Park!

The Phase 1 of concerts have been announced, with more concerts to be announced later!

• May 15th – Eckophonic
• May 16th – Jon Wayne and the Pain
• May 23rd – Kris Lager Band
• May 24th – PetRock
• June 5th – Lemon Fresh Day
• June 27th – Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal

Be sure to visit Falconwood Park’s Facebook event pages for all of the details and ticket prices for each concert, as well as special guidelines to help make it a safe experience for everyone.

PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to rapidly change during this unusual time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.

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With the success of their previous showings, Horsemen’s Park is hosting another Drive-In Movie Night!

When: Friday, May 22, 2020 (weather permitting)

Movie: JAWS – SOLD OUT

How to Get Tickets: (Note: Due to the number of no show reservations for their previous movie nights, they will sell advanced tickets to this showing.) Tickets must be purchased in person at Horsemen’s Park beginning this Friday, May 15th at 1 p.m. Limit – 2 tickets per person. Cost is $10.00 which will be refunded upon entry at the movie. Each ticket allows one vehicle entry to the park.

Where: Horsemen’s Park, 6303 Q St, Omaha.

More Information: Find out more here and follow Horsemen’s Park Facebook page for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to rapidly change during this unusual time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.

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The Omaha Children’s Museum and The Rose Theater have joined together to provide a fun parade for the community!

On Saturday, April 11, the Children’s Museum and The Rose will hold the Mask-eurade Parade, an inverted parade where families drive along 20th Street to see familiar characters and learn helpful ways to keep each other healthy and safe.

Mask-eurade ‘Drive Along’ Parade

DATE: Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to Noon. (Note: The parade will be postponed if there is rain.)

WHERE: The parade will run from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning at 20th and Farnam streets and ending at 20th Street and St. Mary Avenue.

WHAT: As families drive along the parade route, they will be greeted by nearly 20 characters. Characters will wear protective facial coverings to help ease fears of children who may be uncertain about the new health recommendations. Some characters, like dinosaur puppets, will be wearing over-sized masks, as well.

Messages along the route will also share age-appropriate information about hand-washing and social distancing. Omaha Children’s Museum will have characters who’ve taught science shows and have interacted with children at special events. The Rose will have characters from past shows like “Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat” and “Curious George.”

EXTRA FUN: An I-Spy game for the parade and parade map are available at ocm.org.

Keep updated and find out more here, plus information on how to enter giveaways!

Please Note: For the safety of everyone involved, families are encouraged not to carpool with those who are not living in the same household. Families driving the route are asked to stay inside their vehicles at all times. In case of a bathroom emergency, bathrooms will be available inside the theater and the museum, with a limit of 10 individuals permitted in each building at any time.

“This type of parade is going to serve two purposes. Omaha Children’s Museum is in a unique position to create an activity for the whole family that gets them safely outside of the house while simultaneously creating a teaching moment about staying healthy,” said Lindy Hoyer, executive director of Omaha Children’s Museum.

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