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Heart Heroes and Upcoming Superhero Heart Run

August 24, 2014

A little girl in a pink shirt at the Hearts and Heroes Superhero Heart Run.

Today, we welcome a special guest post from Heart Heroes, a wonderful program that provides superhero capes to children with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). 

Superpowers are hard to come by. Ask anyone who has tried to leap over a building with a single bound.

Tatum Edwards wasn’t born with superpowers, but soon after she arrived into the arms of her parents, she needed them.

When Tatum was just 10 days old, her pediatrician sent the Edwards family to Children’s Hospital and Medical Center for an echocardiogram to investigate a heart murmur she heard. The results came back to show that Tatum had a coarctation of the aorta, a bicuspid aortic valve, a leaking tricuspid valve and an extra superior vena cava. Her congenital heart defect wasn’t detected at birth, but the surgeons believed Tatum’s body was already shutting down, due to working overtime in the few short days she was here. Wasting no time, Tatum and her bewildered parents were headed to open-heart surgery.

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the number one birth defect worldwide. Nearly one of every 100 babies is born with CHD. There is no known cause for CHD and they are the leading cause of all infant deaths in the United States. Fifty percent of all children born with CHD will require at least one invasive surgery at some point in their life.

“The moment the nurse took her from my arms will be a feeling and memory that will never fade. I don’t wish that on any parent,” states Ashley, Tatum’s Mom.

If it was superpowers or the highly skilled surgeons at Childrens, the surgery went without complications. Surgeons removed her coarctation and put in a graft. They fixed her tricuspid valve, which wasn’t damaged as badly as they had first thought. Two days after her surgery, was Ashley’s birthday. She received the best birthday gift–Ashley got to hold her daughter in her arms again. Six days after surgery, Tatum went back home.

Today, you can’t slow Tatum down. And you will likely see her running around at the Heart Heroes’ Superhero Heart Run on September 14 in Omaha. “Heart Heroes has been the support Dane and I needed through our journey with Tatum’s CHD. We are so excited for our team to raise money for the Heart Run,” states Ashley. Heart Heroes, a non-profit based in Omaha, sends superhero capes to kids battling CHD. They have sent capes to every state in the U.S. plus multiple countries around the world. On September 14, they’ll be taking their superhero capes to Lake Zorsinky.

“The Superhero Heart Run is a great platform to showcase Heart Heroes and their families and broaden the scope of CHD awareness. I can’t wait to see the hundreds of capes flying in support of CHD children everywhere,” states Omaha Superhero Heart Run co-chair, Lisa Anibal. Besides flying into Omaha, the Superhero Heart Run will make its debut in Kearney, Des Moines and Iowa City this Fall. Heart Heroes plans to expand the Heart Run to a national level in 2015.

Tatum’s scar reminds her family every day of her battle. Tatum’s bright pink cape also reminds them that she is a superhero, at least to them.

TextHearts and Heroes Superhero Heart Run Logo

Superhero Heart Run
presented by Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
September 14, 2014
Lake Zorinsky – 3808 S 156th St Shelter #5, Omaha, NE 68130

Join us for the Superhero Heart Run – a 5K and 2K walk/run to raise awareness for congenital heart defects (CHD). This family-fun event is full of activities, superhero costumes (wear yours!) and a superhero cape for all registrants.

Cost: $25/adult, $10/child. All registrants receive a superhero cape!

www.superheroheartrun.com

Heart Heroes and the wonderful work that they do is especially dear to my heart, as a close family member lost her daughter to CHD. She has created  Charley’s Heart to help provide support to others in the heart community, fund continued research for congenital heart defects, raise awareness, and above all, to celebrate the life of her little girl.

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Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure – LEGO-Inspired Fun!

July 24, 2014

Blocks and Bricks Learning Adventure

Disclosure: We are excited to welcome Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure as a new sponsor of Family Fun in Omaha! 

“Come Learn, Come Build, Come Play”

Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure is a brand new LEGO®-inspired learning center in Omaha! All programs are designed specifically around STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) that promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills through play.

Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure Programs include:A boy building with Lego bricks at Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure.

  • Private Tutoring Services
  • Recreational Programs for students of all ages
  • Open Play and Build Times
  • Evening and Weekend Classes
  • Workshops
  • Homeschool Programs
  • Preschool Programs
  • Family Date Night
  • Play Dates
  • Scouting Events
  • Birthday Parties
  • and more!

Open Play and Build Time

The center is open for all LEGO fans who would love to play with over 5000 different Blocks and Bricks! Imagine the fun your kids will have with a LEGO Wall, City Table, Architect Table, LEGO sets with instructions, LEGO Giant soft blocks, Morphun® Mega Blocks, plus more!

Drop-off play time is available for kids 5+ (restrictions apply), with guidance provided by crew members. Kids under age 5 require adult supervision.

Space is limited, please call to reserve your spot in advance. See more information about Open Play time here!

A table with a laptop computer and Legos sitting on top of a table at Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure.

Recreational Classes

Do your kids love LEGOs?

Preschool, elementary and middle school students can take recreational LEGO-inspired classes! Students will work individually, in teams and as a group throughout the session. A short discussion and demonstration of the activity is shared, and then students are given a design challenge. Small size classes are offered to ensure individual attention for each student.

Private or semi-private tutoring is also available using a learn through play curriculum designed by teachers specifically for your child to help with Kindergarten Readiness (tailored to child’s specific need), Reading Skills, and Writing Skills.

A party invitation for Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure.

LEGO-Themed Birthday Party

Your kids will love a LEGO-Themed Birthday Party with a Structured LEGO-themed activity, Free play, FREE Blocks & Bricks T-Shirt for birthday child, dedicated party facilitator, and downloadable party invitation cards. Find out more about LEGO Birthday Parties here!

A large calendar with Legos with tables of Legos at Blocks & Bricks Learning Adventure.

Find Out More:

Blocks & Bricks Learning Center Located at Spring Ridge Plaza
1215 S 180th Street
Omaha NE 68130
402-933-0500
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Disclosure: Many thanks to Blocks &  Bricks Learning Adventure for sponsoring this post and becoming our newest sponsor of Family Fun in Omaha! We are excited to visit this new program for family-friendly fun in Omaha!

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The Design Zone at The Durham Museum + Giveaway! (Ended)

July 17, 2014

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 On Display Now – September 14, 2014

The Durham Museum is a favorite destination for many, offering a variety of special exhibits throughout the year. Do you or your children love math and science? Then this is the exhibit for you!

Design Zone at the Durham Museum

In the current exhibit, The Design Zone, you can go behind the scenes and see how videogame developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math and science to do the amazing things they do!

A woman playing an instrument at The Design Zone at The Durham Museum.

Step into a recording studio and discover how many beats per second it takes to get bodies moving on the dance floor. Go behind the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations, then pedal to victory as you compete on three challenging courses. Enter the videogame design area, figure out the formulas needed to create on-screen action, then leap through to the next level of your game challenge. Through it all, you’ll solve real-world challenges and discover how math and science are essential to the creative process.

A man and two young boys looking at an exhibit at The Design Zone at The Durham Museum.

The Design Zone focuses on creative problem solving using mathematical thinking that is relevant, educational and fun!


Giveaway: Win One of Four Family Passes to The Durham Museum and The Design Zone!

FOUR readers will each win a family pass to The Durham Museum and The Design Zone! Each Family Pass includes 2 adults and 4 dependent children.

TO ENTER:

  • Simply enter through Rafflecopter below by signing in with your Facebook account or with your name and email address.
  • Earn additional entries as described.

THANK YOU FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS: Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only.  The winner will be selected using Rafflecopter and notified via email.  Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.  Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Durham Museum for offering passes for this giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Other Helpful Resources:

  • Free Summer Fun in Omaha
  • Omaha Kids Calendar
  • Kids Eat Free
  • Ultimate Guide of Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

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Sky Zone Omaha Trampoline Park + Giveaway! (Ended)

July 15, 2014

A large sign for Sky Zone Omaha Trampoline Park.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Sky Zone Omaha for providing passes to my family to facilitate the review and passes for the giveaway.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park just opened in Omaha! Visit their brand new 26,000 square foot facility for Open Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, a SkySlam Basketball court, Fitness classes, Foam Zone and more. They are also available for birthday parties, dodgeball tournaments, workout classes, fundraising events, corporate team building and field trips.

When you first arrive, each guest is asked to sign a waiver, and then purchase cool bright orange Sky Zone socks for $2 each, which can be reused each time you return. Our family had a great time, and after jumping for an hour, we were exhausted! We especially love that they have a variety of areas for jumping, including a special area for the younger jumpers.

Open Jump

A group of trampolines at Sky Zone.

This shows about half of the area available for Open Jump. We loved jumping on our own squares seeing how high we could go or jumping from square to square around the entire space. You can even jump off the walls!

They also have a special smaller Kids Court for ages 5 and under. As a parent of younger children, I loved this option to provide a safe jumping area for the little ones.

The Foam Pit

Trampolines and a soft cube pit at Sky Zone Omaha Trampoline Park.

One of our favorite areas was the giant foam pit! We each took turns jumping as high or as far as we could into the foam. It is so soft, that it actually is a little challenging to crawl out of!

Dodgeball

A group of trampolines with several plastic balls at Sky Zone Omaha Trampoline Park.

Another favorite was the Dodgeball Area! We loved jumping around and trying to throw the balls at each other.  They use super soft balls, and so it is even fun for the younger ones!  Sky Zone also has their own Dodgeball Tournament for the more serious players!

Basketball Hoops

Three trampolines in front of basketball hoops at Sky Zone Omaha Trampoline Park.

Check out these fun Basketball Hoops!  Try your turn at dunking or other fantastic athletic moves in making baskets. There was a group after us that was very creative in all their ways of making a basket! This is a very popular area!

Safety and Staff

A young man in a SkyZone shirt standing in front of trampolines at Sky Zone Omaha Trampoline Park.

Meet Andrew, one of the Sky Zone Omaha friendly and helpful staff members. It was very obvious that safety is their #1 priority, with a safety talk (on bleachers!) before we began, and staff at each area watching over everyone. They were all very friendly and professional, making sure we were having a great time!

Sky Zone Omaha
4215 S. 133rd Street
Click here for current prices and hours.

Enter to Win Another Giveaway: Enter to Win one of FOUR Family Passes to The Durham Museum and The Design Zone here!


Giveaway: Win Four 30-minute Free Jump Passes at Sky Zone Omaha! 

ONE lucky Family Fun in Omaha reader will win four 30-minute Free Jump Passes at Sky Zone Omaha. Participants will need to purchase Sky Zone socks for $2 each.

TO ENTER:

  • Simply enter through Rafflecopter below by signing in with your Facebook account or with your name and email address.
  • Earn additional entries as described.

THANK YOU FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK!
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GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only.  The winner will be selected using Rafflecopter and notified via email.  Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.  Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Sky Zone Omaha for providing passes to my family to facilitate the review and for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Other Helpful Resources:

  • Free Summer Fun in Omaha
  • Omaha Kids Calendar
  • Kids Eat Free
  • Ultimate Guide of Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

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Tempo of Twilight Concerts at Lauritzen Gardens + Giveaway – 10 Winners! (Ended)

July 7, 2014

A large group of people sitting in lawn chairs at Tempo of Twilight Concerts at Lauritzen Gardens.

Music, Nature, and Summer all come together at the Tempo of Twilight Outdoor Concerts at Lauritzen Gardens! They are held on select Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. with remaining concerts on the following dates: July 15 and 29, August 12 and 26, September 2, 2014.

This outdoor concert series brings a great lineup of local entertainment to the garden for a beautiful blend of music and nature. Concerts are FREE for garden members or are included with paid garden admission.

Due to the unique nature of the concert series, guests are allowed to bring chairs, food and beverages on Tempo of Twilight nights only.

A young boy holding hand instruments at Tempo of Twilight at Lauritzen Gardens.

Dinner Specials

The gift shop is open and the café serves an abbreviated menu. Dinner specials are available at $7 per person (with bottled drink) and $6.50 per person (with canned drink).

Visitors are encouraged to carpool when possible as there is limited parking available.


Giveaway: Win A Family Four-Pack to Tempo of Twilight at Lauritzen Gardens – 10 Winners!

TEN lucky Family Fun in Omaha readers will win a family four-pack for one of the 5 remaining concerts on July 15 and 29, August 12 and 26, and September 2, 2014.A group of people dancing at Tempo of Twilight at Lauritzen Gardens.

TO ENTER:

  • Simply enter through Rafflecopter below by signing in with your Facebook account or with your name and email address.
  • Earn additional entries as described.

THANK YOU FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Thursday, July 10, 2014, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only.  The winner will be selected using Rafflecopter and notified via email.  Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.  Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Lauritzen Gardens for providing the Family Four-Packs for the giveaway and for my family. See disclosure and privacy policy here.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Other Helpful Resources:

  • Free Summer Fun in Omaha
  • Omaha Kids Calendar
  • Kids Eat Free
  • Ultimate Guide of Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

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Family Fun at King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort

June 19, 2014

A waterslide next to a lazy river at King\'s Pointe Outdoor Waterpark.

Are you looking for a fun family vacation within a few hours drive of Omaha?

King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort is located in Storm Lake, Iowa, about 2.5 hours from Omaha. We first discovered King’s Pointe through a Living Social deal and visited over Spring Break. We loved the indoor waterpark so much, that we wanted to return in the summer to try the outdoor waterpark. It turned out to be a perfect family vacation, full of water fun, bike rides, and creating memories together.

A person riding a bike near the waterline shore at King\'s Pointe Waterpark Resort.

The resort is located right on Storm Lake – this was the view from our room! The bike trail was easily accessible, and we enjoyed our early morning ride to the nearby playground and lighthouse. The kids enjoyed watching the ducks swim by and the fisherman fish from the nearby docks.

Outdoor Waterpark

A water park activity pool at King\'s Pointe Waterpark Resort.

The outdoor waterpark offers fun for all ages, with 2 diving boards, large swimming area, lazy river, and 5 waterslides! The kids loved the raft waterslide on the double tubes that allowed for parents to ride with their children easily. The zero depth entry and special kiddie area with two small slides are perfect for the younger children!

During the summer, they also offer rentals including pontoons, kayaks, paddleboards, peddle boats, aqua bikes, and canoes. Life jackets are provided for these activities as well as the waterparks.

Indoor Waterpark

The indoor waterpark and pool at King\'s Point Indoor Waterpark

The Indoor Waterpark, open year-round, is packed full of fun options. Our favorite was the tube waterslide, perfect for us to ride together. With two young children, we found King’s Pointe to be ideal, because they could ride on two of the indoor waterslides, ride along in the lazy river, try climbing across the lilypads, play in the zero depth entry, and climb all around the kiddie area. Plus, there was a lot of space for kids to swim or play basketball. The snack shack was perfect for lunch – with our recommendation going to the chicken sandwiches. Overall, we loved the indoor waterpark as much as the outdoor one!

Miniature Golf

A large oversized pirate on a mini golf course at King\'s Pointe Waterpark Resort.

 

The Pirates Pointe Mini Golf course is right next door, full of challenging holes, waterfalls, and pirate-themed fun.

The outside windows of a building at King\'s Pointe Waterpark Resort.

The staff was very helpful and professional. The lifeguards were constantly walking around monitoring the entire waterpark, ready to help if needed. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the Regatta Grille during our visit in April, which offered a beautiful view and delicious food.

The Room

The inside of a hotel room sittng area at King\'s Pointe Waterpark Resort.

 

We stayed in the Family Suite, which included two queen beds, plus a living area with sleeper sofa, desk (free wireless Internet), mini refrigerator and microwave. The room was clean and comfortable, and very quiet. We loved sitting out on the deck in the evening, watching the beautiful sunset over the lake. [Note: Some room rates do not include Waterpark passes.]

A sunset over a body of water, pier, and shoreline at King\'s Pointe Waterpark Resort.

We highly recommend King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort!

 

Other Helpful Resources:

  • Free Summer Fun in Omaha
  • Kids Eat Free
  • Ultimate Guide of Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

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Family Events, Kids Cooking Classes, Camps, and More at Hy-Vee 156th & Maple!

June 12, 2014

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Are you interested in eating healthier with your family? We recently took a store tour with Amanda, a Hy-Vee dietitian at 156th & Maple, and learned all about healthier food options for our family. Amanda was very helpful and answered all of our questions! This is a free service, but an appointment is needed.

In talking with her, we found out about many family-friendly events at the 156th & Maple Hy-Vee coming up including a Family Fun Fest, Cooking Classes, Kids Camp, and other dietitian services!

 

Family-Friendly Events Coming Up:

Family Fun Fest at Hy-Vee 156th & Maple – 6/28, 5 – 8 p.m., FREE

Annual Family Fun Fest where you will find face painting, clowns, fire trucks, music, free pony rides and so much more! There will also be grilled favorites available to purchase. Plus visit the car, truck, and motorcycle show going on at the same time!

 

Kids Cooking Club – 6/24, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. & 6/28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kids will learn to make some tasty treats and that are delicious and good for them. Cost is $7/child. Pre-registration and prepayment is required to save your place.

 

Free “I TRIED IT” Toddler Classes last Friday of every month

At each class, your Hy-Vee dietitian will invite your toddlers to try new fruits and vegetables in different and creative ways.  After each class, your child will receive an “I Tried It” sticker.  After collecting 3 stickers, he/she will be given a fun and creative healthy prize!  Please pre-register with Amanda by contacting her at 402-493-0390 or [email protected].

 

Kids’ “Eat Bright” Summer Nutrition Camp at 156th & Maple Hy-Vee

Kids, ages 5-10, will learn how to shop and prepare naturally colorful fruits and vegetables. Each class will focus on a new color with new recipes that are easy for kids to make and taste delicious. Wednesdays, 7/2 – 7/30, 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 5 – 6:30 p.m.

 

Dietitian Services

Amanda and the other dietitians at Hy-Vee offer many services including Free Shopping Tours where you can learn healthy food choices for your family. Tours can focus on health concerns, such as diabetes, cholesterol, sports nutrition, weight management, food allergies, quick meal ideas, stretching your food dollars, and more. This is a free service, but does require an appointment. Find more information on this and more services here.

Monthly Let’s Dish Freezer Meal Workshop – Find all food ingredients and supplies prepped and ready for you to assemble 6 healthy family-sized entrees and 3 side dishes to take home with the option to bake or freeze. For more information, pricing, and to pre-register please call 402-493-0390.

 

 

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Family Festivals in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and South Dakota 2014

June 9, 2014

The silhouette of hot air balloons taking off into the sky with overlay text that reads Family Festivals in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, & South Dakota.

Special thanks to Lisa of The Walking Tourists who helped compile these festivals, along with Visit Nebraska, Travel Iowa, Visit MO, and Travel SD.

 

Enjoy many family-friendly festivals in Nebraska and surrounding states this summer with a variety of celebrations and events! [It is always a good idea to verify information before visiting, as event details may change.]

NEBRASKA

Comprehensive list of all 179 festivals going on in Nebraska this summer.

June 8-15: Homestead Days in Beatrice (great for young kids and families)

June 18-28: NEBRASKAland Days in North Platte (great event for families with kids of all ages) This is their 50th Anniversary so they will be going all out this year!

July 4: Seward’s 4th of July Celebration (it is Nebraska’s 4th of July city for a reason)

July 11-13: The 33rd Annual Wayne Chicken Show (this long running favorite is great fun for all ages)

July 26: Kites and Castles at Lake Mac near Ogallala (this is the festivals 25th year and it’s a great opportunity for a family camping trip to the lake

August 1-3: Wilber Czech Festival (always a family favorite with some great food)

August 8-10: Kool-Aid Days in Hastings (geared toward families with young kids)

August 22-Sept. 1: Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island (tons of fun things to see and do)

Thanks to Visit Nebraska for the descriptions!

 

IOWA

May 23-24: John Wayne Birthday Celebration, Winterset

May 24-25: Tivoli Fest, Elk Horn

June 14: Kinderfest, Manning

June 16-21: Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop, Denison

June 18-21: Ice Cream Days, LeMars

June 27-29: Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines

July 16-21: Pottawattamie County Fair, Avoca

July 19: Geocache and Earthcache Bash, Hancock

July 25 – August 2: National Balloon Classic, Indianola

Aug 7-17: Iowa State Fair, Des Moines

Aug 9: Night Sky Event, Honey Creek

Aug. 30-Sept.1: Hoo Doo Days, Neola

Sept 4-7: Pufferbilly Days, Boone

Sept 6: Monarch Tagging, Honey Creek

Sept 19-20: Tri-City BBQ Fest, Denison

 

MISSOURI

May 1-3: Truman Heritage Festival, Grandview

May 2-3: Apple Blossom Festival & BBQ Contest, St. Joseph

August 15-17: Trails West, St. Joseph

August 28 – September 1: Santa Cali Gon Days Festival, Independence

August 29-31: IrishFest, Kansas City

September 20: Toonfest, Marceline

Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches in Missouri

 

SOUTH DAKOTA

June 7-8: Siouxland Renaissance Festival – Sioux Falls

June 19-21: Czech Days – Tabor

July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27: Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageants – De Smet

July 12-13: Railroad Days at Historic Prairie Village – Madison

Jul 12-13: Brookings Summer Arts Festival 

August 29-31: LifeLight – Sioux Falls

 

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Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids

May 30, 2014

A close up of the dome of Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium with overlay text that reads Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

Let’s have a little fun! How well do you and your family know Omaha and the surrounding area?

Look through each picture and try to guess where each one is located. Invite your friends and family to participate to see who can figure out the most pictures! The answers are listed at the end of the post. Some are easier than others, but all show the fun and diversity our wonderful city offers!

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A water feature at the Joslyn Sculpture Garden for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A wooden walkway with a fence for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A bridge over a body of water for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A metal and brick feature at the College World Series for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A close up of home plate for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A large US flag hanging over a group of people at the Papillion Days Parade for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A statue of a 6 horse-drawn wagon at Pioneer Park Omaha for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A boy playing in a water fountain in front of a building at Stinson Park for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A dock and lake at Zorinsky for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A wooden garden sculpture at Lauritzen Gardens for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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Two large umbrella features over benches at Lawrence Youngman Lake for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A US flag flying over a glass building at SAS Museum for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A Union Pacific train car for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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An overlook tower in front of a wooden walkway at Wildlife Safari Park for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A close up of a stingray sculpture at the zoo for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A statue of a woman holding a sphere at Century Link for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A car display at the Durham Museum for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A close up large pinwheel sculptures at the Omaha Children\'s Museum for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A close up of a domed tower at The Rose Theater for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

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A sculpture of a man holding an umbrella at Children\'s Hospital for the Omaha Photo Scavenger Hunt for kids.

Ready for the answers? How did you do?

Answers:
1) Joslyn Art Museum’s Sculpture Garden  2) Fontenelle Forest  3) Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge  4) Outside T.D. Ameritrade Park on 10th& Cuming  5) Infield at the Zoo  6) Papillion Days Parade  7) Pioneer Courage Park  8) Stinson Park in Aksarben Village  9) Lake Zorinsky  10) Lauritzen Gardens  11) Lawrence Youngman Lake  12) Strategic Air & Space Museum  13) Two Rivers State Park  14) Wildlife Safari Park  15) Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium  16) CenturyLink  17) The Durham Museum  18) Omaha Children’s Museum  19) The Rose Theater  20) Children’s Hospital

Helpful resources for families in Omaha:

  • Omaha Kids Calendar
  • Free Summer Fun in Omaha
  • Weekend Fun
  • Kids Eat Free
  • Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

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I am excited to participate in a Summer Blog Hop with other local bloggers! Check them out for more Summer Fun:

Bolton Carley’s Blue Jeans and Bologna’s Tips to Rock an Old-Skool Cool Summer 2014

Coolest Mommy’s Summer Fun For All Ages

Haute Bauble’s A 30-Something’s Guide to Omaha Boutique Shopping

LPO Beauty’s Beauty Products for Summer Travel

Midwest Mammas’ 15 Things to Do in Omaha Metro This Summer

Oh My Omaha’s Water Fun In Omaha For Every Budget

The Walking Tourists – Summer Reading – The Humming Bird Way Book Review/Giveaway

Positively Angel’s Western Iowa & Nebraska Summer Fun

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Travel on a Budget to Over 50 Cities

May 20, 2014

A map of the United States with overlay text that reads Year of the Staycation.

Are you planning to travel this summer? Enjoy budget-friendly vacations in many other cities around the country!

Hoping to travel to Omaha or plan a staycation here? Find many helpful tips on FREE or inexpensive activities and events you can enjoy in Omaha!

A – D

Phoenix-Metro, Arizona ~ Mom Endeavors
Scottsdale, Arizona ~ Saving For Someday
Tucson, Arizona ~ Desert Chica Ramblings
Bentonville, Arkansas ~ This Sweet Life
Fullerton, California ~ More with Less Today
San Diego, California ~ Southern Cali Saver.com
Denver, Colorado ~ Bargain Blessings
Washington, District of Columbia ~ Kidventurous

F – I

Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money
Orlando, Florida ~ The Educators’ Spin On It
Tallahassee, Florida ~ SwagGrabber
Tampa, Florida ~ Not Consumed
Chicago (and suburbs), Illinois ~ A Savings WOW!
Chicago, Illinois ~ Entertaining Chicago
Fort Wayne, Indiana ~ Simplified Saving
Indianapolis, Indiana ~ Chaos Is Bliss
Des Moines, Iowa ~ Eat, Play, Love Des Moines

K – P

Northern Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, Campbell Co) ~ Simply Sherryl
Annapolis, Maryland ~ The Happy Housewife
Boston, Massachusetts ~ Maven of Savin
Grand Rapids, Michigan ~ Give Me Neither
Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense
Oakland County, Michigan ~ Everyday Savvy
South Haven, Michigan ~ Bargain Briana
Twin Cities, Minnesota ~ Creative Couponing
Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget
Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kansas City Mamas
Southern Missouri ~ Getting Freedom
Omaha, Nebraska ~ Family Fun in Omaha
Reno (& Northern), Nevada ~ Premeditated Leftovers
Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York ~ Anns’ Entitled Life
Syracuse, New York ~ I am THAt Lady
Cincinnati, Ohio ~ Adventure mom
Columbus, Ohio ~ Cleverly Simple
Dayton, Ohio ~ Savings Lifestyle
Northeast Ohio ~ Raising Lifelong Learners
Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) ~ Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring
North Central Oklahoma ~ From this Kitchen Table
Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW
Erie, Pennsylvania ~ Growing Kids Ministry
Harrisburg/Central, Pennsylvania ~ Family Balance Sheet
Lancaster, Pennsylvania ~ Pandora’s Deals
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ~ The Coupon High
Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) ~ Bucktown Bargains

R – W

Providence, Rhode Island ~ Everyday Family Living
Beaufort, South Carolina ~ Kathys Cluttered Mind
Chattanooga, Tennessee ~ Living Chic on the Cheap
Nashville, Tennessee ~ The Hands-On Homeschooler
Arlington, Texas ~ Baby Boomer Rants
Bryan/College Station, Texas ~ How to Homeschool My Child
Dallas, Texas ~ Surviving The Stores
Fort Worth, Texas ~ Coupons and Freebies Mom
Houston, Texas ~ Melissa’s Bargains
Katy, Texas ~ Moms Confession
Rio Grande Valley (McAllen), Texas ~ iLoveMy5Kids
Salt Lake City, Utah ~ Teach Beside Me
Charlottesville, Virginia ~ How to Have it All
Richmond, Virginia ~ Vacation Maybe
Williamsburg, Virginia ~ The Talking Suitcase
Seattle, Washington ~ Thrifty NW Mom
Oshkosh, Wisconsin ~ A Little Bit of This and That

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