Fun this Winter at the Omaha Children’s Museum + Giveaway! (ENDED)

January 17, 2017

Enjoy exciting exhibits, special events, and a fun Star Wars event this Winter!

Exciting Exhibits

Imagination: Celebrating 40 Years of Play – Now open through April 15, 2017

Play with the favorites from the past 40 years including popular items from Itty Bitty City, Once Upon a Farm, and Construction Zone: Return of the Bulldozer. Enjoy fun activities including an Obstacle Course, Giant Operation Game, Combine, Mini Basketball Court & Soccer Field, Dentist Office, and more!

Block Party – Opening Jan. 21 – April 9

Build, stack, and create cities in this new special exhibit including Read & Build Story Times!

The Ball Room is one of our favorite places to play!

Special Events

First Friday Family Date Nights

Held on the First Friday of each month now through April, the museum stays open late for families to play! The theme for the next one on Friday, February 3, 5 – 8 p.m. is Candyland, where children can travel through a life-size Candyland game, and more! First Friday Family Date Night activities are included with regular museum admission or membership.

FREE Events (Registration Required. Museum admission is not included.)

Yoga with Youngins – Wednesdays (9:15 – 10 a.m.)
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22

A certified children’s yoga instructor will teach yoga to children, ages 6 weeks to 18 months, (and their special adult) in a fun, relaxed and positive atmosphere.
This class is FREE, but requires registration online as space is very limited. Museum admission is not included. Limited availability for each session. Ages 6 weeks – 18 months. One adult per child is required. Must bring personal yoga mats. Mats are not provided.

Advanced Baby & Me Sign Language – Thursdays (9:15 – 10 a.m.)
January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16

Come learn baby sign language together every Thursday morning by a trained instructor. This class is recommended to adults who’ve already taken the museum’s Baby and Me Sign Language or another introductory class.
Free to all Members and Non-Members. Museum admission is not included. Limited Availability for each session. One adult per child is required. Registration is for one session only. Multiple registrations for additional sessions is allowed. Participation in each session is recommended.

Coming this April – Dinner on the Dark Side

Do you have a big Star Wars fan in your house? Get ready for Dinner on the Dark Side, a special Omaha Children’s Museum event, featuring Star Wars themed food and activities includes all-ages Jedi Training sessions, a 501st Legion costume exhibition, and interaction with costumed characters.

Dinner on the Dark Side
Saturday, April 22
6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for non-members, $30 for members. A limited number of tickets will go on sale. The ticket on-sale date will be announced soon.

Giveaway: Win A Family Pass to the Omaha Children’s Museum! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Family admission pass that admits up to four people for one visit to the Omaha Children’s Museum (Value $48).

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Sarah S.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, January 22, 2017, 11:59 p.m., CST.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Children’s Museum who provided the Family Pass for the giveaway, and provided my family with a Family Membership in exchange for sharing about the fun events and activities they offer. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Omaha Kroc Center Exciting Pool Updates + Giveaway (ENDED)

January 9, 2017

Many thanks to the Omaha Kroc Center for being an advertising partner and for providing the Family Pass for the giveaway!

The Omaha Kroc Center provides a variety of fun classes, camps, exercise programs, gymnasium, family recreation pool, and more!

Exciting Pool Renovations

We love the pool at the Kroc Center, and are excited for the new renovations that will make it even better! Plus, enjoy special events including Inflatable Friday, Kids Kayak Racing, Sunday Funday in the Pool, and Family Splash Party!

The tentative schedule for the pool renovation is the pool will be undergoing construction mid-January, closing the first week of February, and it will open back up again around April 1st.

If families want to take one last slide down the yellow slide, they will want to visit in January! Then their NEW 2 1/2 story slide that takes sliders on a trip outside the building and back in again will be completed sometime in the new year 2017 (tentatively in June or July.)

January Membership Special

This year join the Kroc Center January 2-31, and pay $0 for your Registration Fee AND your 7th month is FREE! (A savings of up to $110!)

Membership Benefits include:

Access to the following during open scheduled hours: Aquatic Center including Lap Pool and Family Recreation Pool areas; Health & Fitness Center including cardio fitness and free weight area; Gymnasium basketball courts and indoor turf field; Game Room and common areas.
Two Free Fitness Coaching/Evaluation Sessions.
Discounted rates for KidZone, an on-site child care service for up to two hours per visit.
Access to complimentary Group Exercise classes including Cycling, Yoga, Zumba® and more.
Complimentary Aquatic exercise classes for adults and seniors.
Discounted rates on most Kroc classes and youth day camps.
Complimentary homework help after school for students ages 8 and up.
and more!

Find out more about the January Membership Special here!

Giveaway: Win A Family Pass to the Omaha Kroc Center! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Family Pass (will admit up to 6 people) good for 1 free visit to the Omaha Kroc Center! The pass will be valid for the next 6 months. (Please note: The pool will be undergoing construction mid-January through April. It is recommended to call ahead to verify pool availability.)

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Chareca B.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, January 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m., CST.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Kroc Center who provided the Family Pass for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Shrek The Musical at The Rose Theater + Giveaway! (ENDED)

September 27, 2016

The Rose Theater’s 2016-2017 Season continues with another wonderful production! I am very excited to see this show with my family, and watch this wonderful story come to life on stage!

Everyone’s favorite ogre is back and bigger than ever in Shrek The Musical (TYA), the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning hit film by DreamWorks Animation.

“This version of Shrek The Musical, which has been adapted specifically for young audiences, demonstrates a unique lens and way of telling the Shrek story,” says Rose Artistic Director Matthew Gutschick, referring to the production’s TYA designation. (Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) scripts are slightly condensed version of the Broadway show that are just as entertaining as the original but easier for younger theatergoers to sit through.)

Shrek The Musical is recommended for families of children ages five and up. The show is approximately 70 minutes long without an intermission.

Shrek The Musical at The Rose Theater

When: Sept. 30 through Oct. 16, 2016

Performances: Fridays at 7 p.m, and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Oct. 2 and 9 only). The 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Oct. 8 will be interpreted for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; the 5 p.m. show on Saturday, Oct. 8 is designated as sensory-friendly, with special accommodations made for families attending with a child on the autism spectrum.

Tickets for Shrek The Musical are $20. Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores. Members of The Rose receive four free tickets to the production, but the public is advised that Rose memberships are limited, and are close to selling out; The Rose does not expect memberships to be available for purchase beyond the production of Shrek The Musical.

Call: The Rose Box Office at (402) 345-4849.

Giveaway: Win a 4-pack of Tickets to any 5 p.m. Show of Shrek The Musical at The Rose Theater! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a 4-pack of tickets to a 5 p.m. show of Shrek The Musical (subject to availability). Shrek The Musical runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 16, 2016, with performances on Fridays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Oct. 2 and 9 only).

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Monica S.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Thursday, September 29, 2016, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winners will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winners must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater who provided the tickets for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

BaconFest Omaha brings Food and Fun and lots of Bacon + Giveaway! (ENDED)

August 16, 2016

Many thanks to the Omaha Kroc Center for sponsoring this article and for providing the family pass for the giveaway!

Love bacon and family-friendly fun? Enjoy both together in a FUN atmosphere at BaconFest Omaha, with all proceeds going to the Kroc Center Scholarship Program!

UPDATE: Construction Sale right up until BaconFest on September 18th!

Tickets for Adults are now $15.00/ea
Tickets for Children are $5.00/ea (same as before)
Family Passes are now $30.00/ea
Military Adult Tickets are now $10.00/ea

Also the event is being moved completely inside the building! No need to worry about rain, heat, etc! Climate controlled Bacon!!

The Kroc Center is proud to present the 4th Annual BaconFest Omaha! Entertainment, Games and Lots and LOTS of Bacon! A celebration of bacon in all its tasty forms and a fundraiser for the Omaha Kroc Center!

BaconFest Omaha includes:

Bacon tastings
Chef Competition
Games
Bounce Houses
Bacon
Kid-friendly Crafts
Bacon
Pony Rides
Family Fun
Shopping
Face Painting
A FREE pass to the Omaha Kroc Center to use at a later date
And More Bacon!

BaconFest Omaha

Location: Omaha Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, Omaha

Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016 • 1 – 5 p.m.

Tickets: $25 – Adult, General Admission | $5 – Kids Ages 5-12 | Free for kids 4 & under

Special Family Deal: ~~$50~~ Family Value Pack – 2 adult and 2 youth tickets! (Now $30!)

All proceeds benefit the Kroc Center Scholarship Program!

Find Out More

For more information about BaconFest or to become a Sponsor, Volunteer, Have a Vendor Booth or compete in the Bacon Cookoff, visit the website at OmahaKroc.org/BaconFest.

Giveaway: Win a Family Pass (two adults and two children) to BaconFest Omaha!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Family Pass (two adults and two children) to BaconFest Omaha on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, 1 – 5 p.m. at the Omaha Kroc Center.

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Lonna C.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, August 28, 2016, 11:59 p.m., CST.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Kroc Center for sponsoring this post and for providing the family pass for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Grand Re-Opening of 8 Family Fare Supermarkets in Omaha + Giveaway (4 Winners)! (ENDED)

July 17, 2016

Many thanks to Family Fare for sponsoring this post and for providing the prizes for the giveaway.

Enter to WIN $25 Giftcard to Family Fare Supermarkets below – 4 Winners!

Grand Re-Opening July 20th at 8 Locations

Eight newly remodeled Family Fare Supermarkets in the Omaha metro area are set to open on July 20, 2016, with Grand Re-Opening events!

The stores were rebranded from No Frills and Bag ‘N Save supermarkets. Simultaneous ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place at each location at 10 a.m.

The Eight Family Fare Supermarkets celebrating their grand re-openings are located at:

5110 S. 108th Street Omaha NE 68137
14444 W. Center Road Omaha NE 68144
2650 N. 90th Street Omaha NE 68134
3003 N. 108th Street Omaha NE 68164
3026 S. 24th Street Omaha NE 68108
1801 Valley View Dr. Council Bluffs IA 51503
7402 N. 30th Street Omaha NE 68112
1510 Harlan Dr. Bellevue NE 68005

Store guests are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at their nearest Family Fare location, then shop the store and discover the new amenities and product offerings, which include the lowest everyday prices on fresh and organic produce, new lower prices on more than 4,000 store products and locally supplied meats from the heart of beef country.

Special Events July 20-23, 2016

Grand re-opening events will include daily giveaways, food samples and surprise and delight offerings throughout the stores, with an emphasis on summer produce and local and living well products.

Daily highlights for the grand re-openings:

Wednesday July 20, 2016

Ribbon Cutting! (Ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m.)
Daily Prize! FREE Grill & Tender Ridge grilling package ($300 value)
Free insulated cooler bag to the first 100 customers beginning at 10:30 a.m.!
Bridgeford Bass Pro Fishing Team Appearance (autographs/coupons)
- 14444 W. Center Road (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), outside in the parking lot

Thursday July 21, 2016

Daily Prize! (3) $100 VISA gift cards
Kretschmar Rib Fest
Bridgeford Bass Pro Fishing Team Appearance (autographs/coupons)
Kretschmar Country Concert (Cole Porter Band)
Deli promotion
- 5110 S. 108th Street (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), outside in the parking lot
- 14444 W. Center Road (3 p.m. – 7 p.m.), outside in the parking lot
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (sampling/coupons)
- 2650 N. 90th Street (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), outside in the parking lot
- 3003 N. 108th Street (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.), outside in the parking lot

Friday July 22, 2016

Daily Prize! (2) $200 Living Well gift package
Cookies BBQ Sauce Grill Wagon w/ Smithfield Meats (sampling/coupons)
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (sampling/coupons)
- 3003 N. 108th Street (11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.), outside in the parking lot
- 1801 Valley View Dr. (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), outside in the parking lot
- 7402 N. 30th Street (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.), outside in the parking lot

Saturday July 23, 2016

Daily Prize! $300 Private Label summer gift wagon
Cookies BBQ Sauce Grill Wagon w/ Smithfield Meats (sampling/coupons)
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (sampling/coupons)
- 3003 N. 108th Street (11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.), outside in the parking lot
- 14444 W. Center Road (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), outside in parking lot
- 5110 S. 108th Street (3 p.m. – 6 p.m.), outside in the parking lot

Super Sweepstakes

Store guests who shop with their yes Rewards Card between July 20 and the end of August will automatically be entered into the Super Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will win the grand prize- a four-night getaways and two tickets to the 2017 Pro Football Championship in Houston, Texas on February 5, 2017! Two first-prize winners will receive free groceries for a year.

Giveaway: Win $25 Giftcard to Family Fare Supermarkets – 4 Winners!

Four Family Fun in Omaha readers will each win a $25 Giftcard to Family Fare Supermarkets!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Denise M., Ashley B., Nicole L., and Elizabeth T.!

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OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winners will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winners must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Family Fare Supermarkets for sponsoring this post and for providing the gift certificates for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska at the Bellevue Berry Farm (May 7-8 and May 14-15) + Giveaway! (ENDED)

April 13, 2016

Disclosure: Many thanks to Bellevue Berry Farm for sponsoring this post and for providing the tickets for the giveaway.

Experience two different and unique weekends of jousting and medieval fun at The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska at the Bellevue Berry Farm, May 7 – 8 and May 14 – 15!

First Weekend: May 7-8

The first weekend kicks off with Highland Games of strength and skill and a battle of Vengeance and Honour, a hard-hitting and extreme joust between two rival knights. Weekend one also spotlights KC Renaissance Festival favorite Tricks of the Light, a fire, hoop, and dance troupe that seduces the senses with their rhythmic drumbeat and mesmerizing flame work.

Second Weekend: May 14-15

The second weekend brings a new roster of artisans, performers, and jousters! On May 14th and 15th all attendees will witness a jousting spectacle of pomp and ceremony during The Queen’s Champions, a royal celebration on the joust field full of grandeur and majesty. Attendees will marvel at the lance striking and sword smashing of this awesome horseback competition. The second weekend also boasts Bellajhara, a belly-dancing troupe new to the Renaissance festival, as well as the comedy antics and swordplay of Pass 4 Pirates.

Regional and National Performers

Both weekends offer regional and national performers ranging from fire dancers and jugglers to madrigal singers and comical jesters. There’s always a large food selection, adult beverages, original and unique merchandise, historical fun, hands-on activities, and free make-and-take crafts for the kids, provided by Nobbies.

“What has been fantastic to see developing as our festival has grown, is the variety of story lines that the festival characters are playing throughout the two weekends,” said co-producer Holly Gage-Hennecke. “We have the French Duke of Anjou and Lord Robert Dudley scheming against each other as both try to gain the hand of Queen Elizabeth I. In the Enchanted Forest the Unseelie Fairies are (reluctantly!) passing the reins of power to the Seelie Fae now that we are moving into springtime.”

“The entire village is alive with colorful characters, including pirates, mermaids, Musketeers, and familiar storybook personas, to name a few, who are acting out their tales of triumph and trial for everyone to see as we go about having a magical time here at Nebraska’s largest Renaissance Festival.”

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska

Where: Bellevue Berry Farm

Dates: May 7-8 and May 14-15

Times: Festival hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain or shine).

Tickets: $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-12, and $10 for groups of 10 and more.

For More Information and Tickets: Visit BellevueBerryFarm.com or RenFestNebraska.com, or on Facebook at facebook.com/RenFestNE, or call 402-331-5500.

Giveaway: Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska during the first weekend, May 7-8!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a 4-Pack of Tickets to The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska! Tickets may be used for one visit during the first weekend May 7 or 8 at Bellevue Berry Farm.

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Kristy W.!

Disclosure: Many thanks to Bellevue Berry Farm for sponsoring this post and for providing the tickets for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Peter & The Starcatcher Opens at The Rose Theater + Giveaway! (ENDED)

December 3, 2015

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater for providing complimentary tickets for my family in exchange for sharing about the show, and for providing the tickets for the giveaway!

Discover the story behind the legend of Peter Pan when Peter & The Starcatcher opens this weekend at The Rose Theater!

Peter & The Starcatcher serves as a prequel to the well-known tale of Peter Pan and explains how many of the elements of that story came to be. Find answers to these questions and more including How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? Where did Tinkerbell come from? How did Captain Hook lose his hand? One of my favorite stories growing up, I am excited to see the creativity and imagination in telling the story behind the story!

The play tells the story of an orphan who is wrangled onto a ship loaded with some mysterious crates filled with starstuff. He meets a 13-year-old Starcatcher Apprentice named Molly who has been charged with protecting the starstuff. Adventures abound as they are pursued by a mustachioed pirate captain named Black Stache and his sidekick, Smee. Along the way, Molly learns what it means to grow up and the nameless orphan is christened Peter Pan.

Simulating the creativity of children through play, a dozen actors playing more than 100 characters will perform on a sparse, deconstructed stage (even the exposed brick of the back wall of The Rose stage will be visible) which is transformed into a world of fantasy and whimsy through the clever use of props.

Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater

Dates: Dec. 4-27, 2015
(*No performance Friday, Dec. 25)

Times: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Ages: Best for ages 7+ | 2 hours with an intermission

Tickets: $25 main floor | $20 balcony. Members of The Rose receive discounted tickets to the production.

Call (402) 345-4849 or purchase online at www.rosetheater.org. Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores and via a special purchase from Kid Cuisine. Reservations are required.

Find 30+ more family-friendly events this weekend and more in our Omaha Holiday Family Fun Guide!

Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater (2 Winners)! (ENDED)

Two Family Fun in Omaha readers will win 4 Tickets to Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater! (Reservations are required.)

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Rebecca L. and Jennifer W.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, December 6, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater for providing complimentary tickets for my family in exchange for sharing about the show, and for providing the tickets for the giveaway! Photos taken by MJB Photography. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

New Games, Family Fun, and Delicious Food at The MARK + Giveaway! (ENDED)

October 22, 2015

Disclosure: Special thanks to The MARK for inviting my family to experience their fun new attractions and enjoy a meal, and for providing the $25 giveaway!

Looking for a one-stop family entertainment center where you can bowl together, play games, and enjoy a delicious meal, perfect for the colder Winter weather or hot Summer days? Excited to try out a new 4D attraction or updated high-tech Laser Tag right here in Omaha? Have a child’s birthday coming up and need a fun location to host it?

The MARK Omaha is an impressive complex full of fun experiences for families to enjoy. Right when we walked in the door of their newly updated family entertainment center, we were welcomed by the excitement and anticipation that we were going to have fun together!

COURTS

Their newly added courts bring families for basketball tournaments and volleyball games. It is a perfect set-up for families who are there for tournaments where they can have their own entrance to the Courts from the parking lot, and can also play in the arcade or eat a meal during a tournament while waiting for games or afterwards to celebrate with their team.

Have you heard of Bubble Ball (pictured)? The MARK now offers Bubble Ball, too – a fun, high energy activity for kids and adults!

LANES

The MARK participates in the Kids Bowl Free program over the summer! We love the little orange dinosaurs that are perfect for helping little ones roll the balls down and hit a few pins!

GAMES – New Dark Ride XD and Updated Laser Tag!

The NEW Dark Ride XD is a 4D interactive game with movable chairs, special effects, and the true feeling you are falling down a waterfall! After getting buckled in your seat and putting on your 3D glasses, choose from 3 different movie adventures and be prepared to challenge your friends and family for an exciting visual experience.

We choose Los Banditos, where we rode along in the wild west, passing by a train, riding down a river, with many exciting falls and turns. If it gets a little too real for smaller children, you can raise your hand and they immediately turn their chair off. We had a blast in the game and are excited to try the other two experiences!

The newly updated Lost Ruins Laser Tag is amazing! The high tech vests offer a variety of options including changing colors and teams with each time you are hit.

With two levels and cool special effects, we had so much fun chasing each other, hiding behind corners, and peeking through all the little windows. The hand painted and carved designs on the wall add to the overall effect and excitement – high quality, intense fun!

The newly updated arcade was full of new games and old favorites!

GRILL – Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays!

Delicious fresh food at affordable prices! I had a 6 oz Steak Dinner, with 2 sides including hearty chili, and it was only $10! My husband loved his steak fajitas, and had enough to take home for a second meal. Watch your favorite games on 40+ TV’s. Check out their menu here!

Plus, Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays with a paid adult entree!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

The MARK is popular for Kids Birthday Parties with a variety of options and packages, including the NEW Court Party Package, where you can reserve your birthday party on their BRAND NEW indoor volleyball and basketball courts! See Birthday Party Packages here!

We had such a great time at The MARK, and are excited to return again soon. Their new attractions are VERY cool, and the courts are really nice. We were impressed with the entire atmosphere: Clean, Friendly-staff, Updated environment, and Family-Friendly!

For more information, see a full video from The Morning Blend here and visit:

The MARK Omaha

20902 Cumberland Drive
(NW of 204th and Dodge)
Elkhorn, NE

Giveaway: Win A $25 Giftcard to The MARK! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a $25 Giftcard to The MARK!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Zach P.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, November 1, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The MARK for inviting my family to experience their fun new attractions and enjoy a meal, and for providing the giveaway! See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater + Giveaway! (ENDED)

October 8, 2015

Many thanks to The Rose Theater who provided the tickets for the giveaway and for my family to enjoy this show!

Ivy + Bean: The Musical opens this weekend at The Rose Theater! This fun, musical adventure is based on the popular book series by Annie Barrows and illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

Ivy + Bean is the story about two girls growing up in a neighborhood called Pancake Court. Bean has a big personality and big ambitions to make her mark on the world, but her bossy big sister, Nancy, keeps getting in her way. Bean thinks the girl next door, Ivy, is strange and boring. But one day, while evading her big sister, Bean happens to catch Ivy as she is practicing to become a witch, and she realizes that Ivy may just be more interesting than she originally thought. The two team up together as they embark on a unique friendship, bonded together by their goal to make Nancy’s life completely miserable.

“Ivy + Bean is the kind of piece that is going to have an audience smiling the entire time,” says Rose artistic director Matthew Gutschick. The cast and crew of Ivy + Bean all relay a similar message: this is a show about real kids. “This show feels like a story about kids you really know,” says lighting and sound designer Kyle L. Toth. “It’s about the kids you see playing everyday on the street in front of your house.”

Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater

When: Oct. 9-25, 2015, Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Interpretation for audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing will be offered at the 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Ages: Best for ages 6+ | 75 minutes without an intermission

Tickets: Single tickets are $18 each. Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores for $14 each. Reservations are required. Members of The Rose Theater receive four free tickets to this show.

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Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win 4 Tickets to Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Brenda V.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, October 11, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winner will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted. [Note: Winner is recommended to reserve their seats as soon as possible after being notified of winning (before receiving vouchers).]

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater who provided the tickets for the giveaway and for my family to enjoy this show. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Spooktacular at the Zoo + Giveaway! (ENDED)

October 7, 2015

Special thanks to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for providing tickets for the giveaway and to my family for Spooktacular!

Spooktacular is coming to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! At their annual Halloween event, kids can trick-or-treat on Treat Street, meet and greet with numerous costumed characters on Storybook Lane, enjoy fall-themed games and activities, live music, and of course, animals!

See the Zoo After Hours!

Have you wondered what it is like to see the zoo after hours? At Spooktacular, you can see free-flying bats at the Lied Jungle® and nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle at Kingdoms of the Night®!

The evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, up close and personal experiences with different Animal Ambassadors, and balloon-twisted figurines from Omaha balloon artists!

When: October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: Purchase tickets in advance for $7 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® members or $8 per person for non-members online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free. Kids can bring their own trick-or-treat bag to fill with candy and other goodies.

Note: Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s admission gates and exhibit buildings will close early on October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1. Admission gates will close at 3:30 p.m. and exhibit buildings will close at 4:30 p.m. Zoo grounds will be cleared at 4:30 p.m. with re-admittance beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the event with a pre-purchased ticket.

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