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Cat Cafe

August 1, 2022

Spreading the love for cats thru a themed cafe experience.

Felius is a non-profit cat café and rescue organization.

They aim to improve cat care through programming, inclusive experiences, and rescue.
Their entire population of stray cats is adaptable and eager for cuddles! Discover your new best buddy when sipping coffee or tea.

Check out their website for more information. 

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Cute Animal Farms

August 1, 2022

Scatter Joy Acres

Enjoy a day of relaxation with animals at this Nebraska Rescue Ranch.

If you’ve ever sat while spending time with an animal, you understand how healing it can be to cuddle a furry pet. The people who run this rescue ranch know animals’ capacity for healing and help, and they provide everyone the chance to do so. 

Scatter Joy Farm works with abused and at-risk kids. They believe that playing with the animals and spending time in the fresh air can help heal past hurts and teach empathy and responsibility.

Visit their website for more information.

 

Nelson Farm

Nelson Fam has a variety of animals, from goats to baby ponies to horses to cows. When purchasing your ticket, you can buy food to feed the animals. It is a fantastic method to expose youngsters to non-traditional pets. The grounds also have a three-story hay castle with slides visitors can enjoy exploring.

Visit their website for more information.

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Joslyn Castle

August 1, 2022

Joslyn Castle & Gardens offers chances for the contemporary community to engage with our founders through historical, educational, and cultural programming for the community as guardians of their property and its legacies. 

The calendar of events features one-of-a-kind experiences in theater, visual and performing arts, history, nature, music, architecture, literary arts, and more.

In addition to cultural programs, Joslyn Castle & Gardens provides:

  • Free public green space in the center of Midtown Omaha.
  • Regularly scheduled public tours.
  • Leasing opportunities for private and business parties.

Address: 3902 Davenport St Omaha, NE 68131

For tickets and schedule, visit Joslyn Castle’s website to know more. 

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ONE COMMUNITY CULTURAL FESTIVAL

July 31, 2022

One Community Cultural Festival will celebrate and showcase this wonderful neighborhood’s many cultures. There will be various local organizations’ information booths, food, and drink, and international cultural performances worldwide, including in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and more! You can expect ethnic arts, traditional musical acts, and lots of family-friendly activities!

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Stinson Park at Aksarben Village

2285 S 67th St

Omaha, NE 68106

For more information visit the website of One Community Cultural Festival.

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Joslyn Art Museum

July 28, 2022

Joslyn Art Museum will reopen by 2024. It is currently closed while being renovated and developed.

For 90 years, the Joslyn Art Museum has been a leading venue for the visual arts. Everyone can find something they enjoy among the artwork from antiquity to the present. Over 20 works of art are welcome to view in the open air in the outdoor garden galleries, which include the family-friendly Discovery Garden. The Mind’s Eye Gallery’s unique art exhibits by children’s book illustrators and the ARTWORK hands-on area are sure to thrill young visitors. Every year, they feature temporary special exhibitions, concerts, seminars, events, classes, mobile and guided tours, and more.

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Omaha Children’s Museum

July 27, 2022

The Omaha Children’s Museum is an interactive museum that offers a vast selection of entertaining and permanent exhibits, science demonstrations, and special events.

It is the most famous museum in Nebraska and caters primarily to families with children under eight years old. Some of the regular displays include the Imagination Playground, a science center, the Arts Smart Center, Zooland, Susie’s Station, and the Grass Patch. The two lots south of the museum building offer free parking. There is no cost to park at the primary school across St. Mary Avenue on weekends. Along the street, parking meters are also available.

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Omaha Riverfront

July 27, 2022

The RiverFront serves as a focal point for community gatherings and offers tourists a chance to experience local life. This public park offers a beautiful pathway down to the Missouri River’s shore while acting as a passage between the Old Market’s historic district and north downtown Omaha.

The RiverFront has already sparked more change in Omaha’s downtown, with new eateries and retail establishments springing up nearby, boosting the region’s vitality. The redesign’s primary objective was modernization, but The RiverFront also pays tribute to the region’s past by retaining beloved structures, guarding historic buildings, and renovating worn-out fixtures. The RiverFront offers something for everyone: The RiverFront provides something for everyone in terms of thriving native landscaping, robust public art, and a variety of leisure facilities.

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Explore Old Market

July 27, 2022

Discover the Old Market Entertainment District in Omaha. This historic district has been converted into a buzzing destination for dining, shopping, and nightlife.

While exploring the numerous shops and galleries that line the cobblestone streets, you can listen to live music and artwork being performed on the road. The Old Market in Omaha is a fantastic place to visit because of its cutting-edge eateries, unique steakhouses, neighborhood bars, cute cafes, and jazz clubs.

For parking information, visit ParkOmaha.com

 

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Couples Night on the Lake

July 27, 2022

Make some new memories by participating in a fun date night!
Canoeing around the lake followed by a romantic meal and a small picnic. Then unwind by taking a lovely walk along the trail or watching the sunset.

Register online beginning July 25th. Spots are limited! 

Ticket cost: $35 per couple

Date and time: Thursday, September 15th 5:30-7:00pm or 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Zorinsky Lake (Meet at Shelter 1, using the Aquatic Park Entrance off of 156th St.)

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The Midwest Pirate Festival

July 18, 2022

Come and enjoy this year’s Midwest Pirate Festival!

This festival for all ages is filled with fun adventures for the whole family! Have a swashbuckling good time as you experience five stages of continuous live entertainment, the Pirate’s Cave Adventure, friendly and fiendish scavenger games – mermaids from afar, members of the British Navy, and dozens of costumed pirates!

Date: August 27 & 28, 2022
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Location: The Bellevue Berry Farm, 11001 S 48th Street Papillion, NE 68133
Ticket price:
Adult: $13.00
Child: $8.00
Group: $10.00
 
For more information about this event, visit this website.

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