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FREE Imagination Movers Concert at Loessfest + Giveaway! (ENDED)

May 19, 2015

Imagination Movers Prize Pack | Family Fun in Omaha

Experience an entire week of FREE events at Loessfest, May 23 – May 30 at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park!

One of the highlights is the FREE Imagination Movers Concert, part of Disney Day at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29th! This high-energy, interactive show starring Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, and Scott “Smitty” Smith features their most crowd-pleasing tunes and inspires lots of audience participation to “jump up, get down, stand up and turn around!”

Disney Day at Loessfest – Friday, May 29

Featuring Imagination Movers and Big Hero 6

  • 5 p.m.: Darth Vader appearance, Chance to win movie tickets to “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” and enjoy food, activities and entertainment from Taste of Omaha
  • 7 p.m.: Imagination Movers Live in Concert
  • 9 p.m.: Big Hero 6

The Imagination Movers

Imagination Movers

The Imagination Movers began with the dream to create music that spoke to children along with a children’s television show. The Movers partnered with Disney in 2007 and filmed 75 episodes of their Emmy Award-winning series over three seasons. The show airs in more than 55 countries and they’ve sold half a million CDs and DVDs to date.

Imagination Movers are currently developing an animated series “Super Movers”, tentatively scheduled for a 2016 debut. The Movers are known as a high-energy, interactive live music act. Over the last decade they have entertained more than a million fans in North America, Europe and Asia. According to thousands of fan reviews on Ticketmaster.com, Imagination Movers ranks as the No. 1 rated major touring act for families.

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Loessfest – May 23-31

Enjoy an entire week of FREE events at Loessfest including Chicago in concert, fireworks, picnic in the park, movie in the park, Disney Day, + more! Loessfest will be held at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, on the Iowa side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

  • Saturday, May 23: Saturday in the Park – Free concert featuring Chicago,  7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 24: Omaha Symphony Concert with Fireworks
  • Monday, May 25: Picnic in the Park. Stay late to experience “Rays,” an interactive light display on the Great Lawn, by artist Dan Corson.
  • Tuesday, May 26: The Second City Comedy Event, 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 27: Movie in the Park: Jaws, 9 p.m
  • Thursday, May 28: #ThrowbackThursday featuring Recaptured: A Tribute to Journey, 7 p.m.
  • Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30: Taste of Omaha on both sides of the riverfront
  • Friday, May 29: Disney Day at the Park featuring Imagination Movers and Big Hero 6, 7 p.m
  • Saturday, May 30: Bike the Bluffs, 10 a.m.
  • Saturday, May 30: Mini Maha, 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 31: GOLFFEST (registration fee required), Spectators are free

Parking is available on both sides of the river for all Loessfest events, including the parking lot just north of Harrah’s Casino and on the parking lot just east of the Great Lawn, accessible from S. 40th Street.

Disney Movie Night at Loessfest

Discover more Free Summer Activities in Omaha and find upcoming events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!

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Giveaway: Win An Imagination Movers Prize Pack including Music from the Movers!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win an Imagination Movers Prize Pack including music from the Movers! See picture above for all of the giveaway items!Imagination Movers Logo

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

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11:59 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.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Loessfest and The Imagination Movers for sponsoring this post and for providing the prize for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

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Outdoor Fun with The Neighborhood. Offshore + Giveaway! (ENDED)

May 5, 2015

The Neighborhood Offshore

Last year, I was introduced to The Neighborhood. Offshore, and enjoyed my first Stand Up Paddleboard experience. It was so much fun, and also very relaxing and peaceful! Read more about our experience here!

The Neighborhood. Offshore is an adventure outfitter right here in Omaha! Love fun and adventure? They offer Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rentals and lessons, SUP Yoga sessions, mountain bike rentals, with more adventures planned for the future! They also are the only authorized seller of Boga paddleboards in Nebraska!

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Moms Love Groms – Mommy & Me Outdoor Program!

Bring along your little one to join in some outside playtime together! Join in The Neighborhood. Offshore new program, Moms Love Groms, age-specific 90-minute classes that include a movement game, activity, Mommy and Me Yoga or SUP 101 (session specific), + more!

Class Format

  • Monday evenings: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Moms Love Groms Family Pass: $30/per mom/class
  • If you have older groms that would like to participate but are too old for the structured classes, please send an email and they can be set up with a stand-up paddleboarding 101 session that is age appropriate!
  • 6 classes to choose from May 18 – July 6 (with KWIN)
  • Session 2: Class Calendar coming soon

Find out more about Moms Love Groms here!

 

Mark Your Calendars for these Special Events!

Dog Day Afternoon | The Neighborhood Offshore

Dog Day Afternoon

Sunday, June 7, 1 – 4 p.m., Lake Cunningham, Entrance #1
100% of proceeds donated to The Nebraska Humane Society!

Join The Neighborhood Offshore this year in the 1st Omaha Dog Day Afternoon! Over 25 activity stations will be in operation that engage your pups and/or kids including:

  • DOGA (dog yoga) with Jen Collins
  • Heats of lake tennis ball toss
  • Pup SUP
  • Bouldering wall from Approach Climbing Gym
  • Seedling station “start your own herb garden” with Love Yo Pups
  • Three-legged races with The Nebraska Humane Society
  • Plus activities from B&B Equestrian Center, Omaha Bicycle Co., and more!

Admission: $7 family advance purchase (+1.38 fee), $10/family pass at the event.

 

Skateistan Fundraiser

Skateistan |The Neighborhood Offshore

Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
100% of proceeds from Rental Equipment that day will benefit Skateistan!

The mission of Skateistan is to use skateboarding as a tool for empowering youth in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa. Skateistan’s development aid programs work with growing numbers of marginalized youth through skateboarding, and provide them with new opportunities in cross-cultural interaction, education, and personal empowerment programs. They work with more than 1200 youth each week ages 5-18 (over 40% are girls).

Find out more about these events and all that The Neighborhood. Offshore offers!

Visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for current events, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!


Giveaway: Win A Stand Up Paddleboard Rental Session for 2 for 4 Hours with The Neighborhood. Offshore!TheNeighborhoodOffshore-1

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Stand Up Paddleboard Rental Session for 2 for 4 hours ($80 value)!

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

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 11:59 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.

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

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Family Fun All Summer with Kroc Center Summer Membership Special + Giveaway! (ENDED)

April 21, 2015

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Summer will be here soon and you can enjoy Family Fun all Summer at The Kroc Center! Save with a special Summer Membership Special that gives your family (up to 6 people!) access to all member benefits: fitness & aquatics areas, drop-in classes, and program and day camp discounts!

→ Plus, one lucky reader will win a Summer Household Membership – Enter to win below!

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The Kroc Center Summer Household Membership

The Kroc Center’s Summer Household Membership is good for up to 6 people, with no registration fee! Just pay one flat fee of $160.00 (no joining fee!) and a family of up to 6 (sharing the same residence) can enjoy all the Kroc Center has to offer all summer long!

The Kroc Center Summer Family Membership is a FLAT FEE, limited-time household membership for Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day (5/25/15 – 9/7/15).

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Your Family Membership includes access to:

  • Two Swimming Pools
  • 101 Cardio & Strength Training Machines
  • Free-Weight Area
  • Multi-Activity Gymnasium
  • Art Studio
  • Pottery Studio
  • Game Room
  • Computer Lab
  • Indoor Turf Arena
  • Discounted Camp Kroc Day Camp Rates
  • FREE Drop In Group Exercise Classes
  • FREE Drop In Aquatic Group Exercise Classes
  • Something for everyone in the family!

Come in for a Free Tour anytime!

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Upcoming Special Events at The Kroc Center

Check out these FUN Special Events coming up at The Kroc Center:

  • Sunday Funday in the Pool – Every Sunday 1 – 5:30 p.m. FREE to Members
  • Inflatable Friday – Every Friday 4 – 7:30 p.m. FREE to Members
  • Kidz Kayak Racing – Every Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Ages 8-12; FREE to Members
  • The Kroc Celebrates Mothers! – All Day Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10, 2015. All Mothers get in Free!
  • Armed Forces Day Weekend: Free Family Fun at the Kroc Center for all Military and their Immediate Family – Saturday thru Monday, May 15-17, 2015 [Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 6 p.m.]
  • FREE Family Movie Night – 5:30 p.m. – Doors Open & Activities; 6 p.m. – Movie
    • Friday, May 15 – Tangled
    • Fri, June 19 – Big Hero 6
    • Fri, July 10 – Muppets Most Wanted
    • Fri, Aug 28 – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Visit The Kroc Center Calendar to see these events and more!

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Visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for current events, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

A great membership option for large families or extended families – of up to 6 people sharing the same residence. Please note: All household members over the age of 19 are required to provide proof of residence that matches that of the primary household member. Proof of residence must be provided when the membership is activated. Please bring acceptable identification with you to expedite the process. Member Benefits Include: Use of the Fitness Center, Aquatics, Gymnasium, Computer Lab, Game Room and more all housed in a beautiful facility with high quality equipment and programs. Free access to numerous drop-in classes and activities each week for individuals of all ages. Complimentary Fitness Evaluations, Balance Assessments and workout programs. Plus a discount on select classes, child care, and programs. No Cash Back, No Cash Value, Non-Refundable, Non-Transferrable, May not be used for past purchases, Taxes Due Upon Redemption. Certificate expiration date: 9/7/2015.

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Giveaway: Win A Summer Household Membership to The Kroc Center!Salvation Army Kroc Center Logo

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Summer Household Membership to The Kroc Center (value $160)!

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

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 11:59 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.

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

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Prepare for your Easter and Graduation Celebrations at Nobbies + Giveaway! (ENDED)

March 26, 2015

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Nobbies is your ultimate party store for your Easter celebration!

Stop by today (2 Locations: 120th & Center and 42nd & Hwy 370) and check out their selection of colorful baskets and eggs ready to be filled! If you are in charge of your organization or family get together this Easter, Nobbies has you covered. From bunny ears to a variety of decorations, Nobbies is your one stop shop!

Enter to win a $25 giftcard to Nobbies below!

Click to find more ideas to help with your Easter celebration:

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Nobbies Grad Fair – April 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Do you have a graduation coming up?

Visit both Nobbies locations (120th & Center and 42nd & Hwy 370) for Nobbies Grad Fair where you will find decorating ideas for your son or daughter’s graduation party (preschool, high school and college). Visit with local merchants who can help make your party a extraordinary event.

All Nobbies merchandise, including services (balloons, custom centerpieces, custom invitations, napkin imprinting) are all 20% off during the event!

After entering, be sure to find many Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in the Omaha Area!


Giveaway: Win A $25 Giftcard to Nobbies!Nobbies-Logo

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

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Janey H.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, April 5, 2015, 11:59 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.

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

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Dinosaurs, Once Upon A Farm, & Baby Chicks at The Omaha Children’s Museum + Giveaway (Ended)!

February 24, 2015

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Dinosaurs Rock!

Dinosaurs Rock, a special exhibit at the Omaha Children’s Museum, is open until March 22!

Get rockin’ in this prehistoric exhibit that mixes dinosaurs, digging and dancing! Enjoy dancing lights and music all while exploring the world of paleontology by mining real fossils and gemstones amongst these giant, robotic dinosaurs.

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Rock and roll with prehistoric friends in the Dino Rock Show! Jam with the dinosaurs to rock songs both old and new during a whole new light and music display.

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Dino Rock Show happens multiple times daily until March 22:

  • Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. and 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.

This exhibit is included with regular museum admission or membership.

 

Once Upon A Farm at Omaha Children's Museum | Family Fun in Omaha

Once Upon A Farm continues through April 12th!

Experience farm life in the city! The Omaha Children’s Museum latest special exhibit, Once Upon a Farm, offers a variety of fun and interactive activities to help children explore the world of agriculture.

My kids love this exhibit! The Children’s Museum always creates wonderful activities where children are actively engaged in play and also learning at the same time! Children love climbing in the 2 story worm wall, a popular activity that has returned from other special exhibits, and driving around the pedal track maze on mini tractors and trikes, and filling up on gas! The huge combine invites them to climb in and explore what it would be like to drive one.

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I love how Once Upon a Farm ties to the agricultural foundation of Nebraska and how the Omaha Children’s Museum involves partners from across the community and the state to help create the exhibit. See my full review here!

Daily Programming:
Farm Life: (Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.)

  • Learn about modern day farming daily. Discover how the food we eat gets from the farm to the store. Enjoy games, crafts and farm-themed activities.

What’s Hatching!

Baby chicks have hatched at the Omaha Children’s Museum! The chick eggs are an added feature to the special exhibit and provide museum guests with a new, hands on experience while learning about chick development and the hatching process.

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The museum is also expecting a batch of quail eggs to hatch, and duck eggs will also be joining the fluffy friends soon!

See a video showing a time lapse of the chicks hatching:

Special Events Coming Up!

Enjoy many special events at the Omaha Children’s Museum! All are included with regular admission unless otherwise noted.

  • Thomas the Train Night!: Friday, March 6, 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Spring Bling: Saturday, March 21
  • Carefree Kids Night: Monday, March 23, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
    • A special event for children with compromised immune systems and their families to play in an environment that is clean, safe and carefree so families can learn, play and enjoy time together. For this very special evening, the museum welcomes families free of charge with a doctor’s note.
  • Autism Night: Sunday, March 29, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
    • This special evening offers an appropriate and supportive environment for play for children on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Sponsored by Autism Action Partnership, this event is free to families with children on the Autism Spectrum.

Visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for current events, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!


Giveaway: Win A Family Admission Pass for 4 to Omaha Children’s Museum – 2 Winners!

Two Family Fun in Omaha readers will win a Family Admission Pass (admits 4) good for one visit to Omaha Children’s Museum plus a free gemstone/fossil bag to mine inside Dinosaurs Rock! Valid through April 12th. OmahaChildren'sMuseumLogo-160

THANK YOU FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Kate H. and Nicole M.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 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 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Children’s Museum who provided the family passes for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

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Zen Ties Opens at The Rose Theater + Giveaway (Ended)

February 19, 2015

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The World Premiere of Zen Ties opens this weekend at The Rose Theater Omaha!

Zen Ties tells the story of two friendly pandas. Koo the Panda comes to visit her Uncle Stillwater, and Stillwater soon learns that Koo has quite the gift of gab. He offers her a special challenge: LISTEN. In the quiet, Koo and Stillwater discover people are not always what they seem. With Stillwater’s positive influence, children in the neighborhood learn there may be more to mean old Mrs. Whittaker’s story than they thought.

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In a gentle tale about patience and compassion, Zen Ties imparts universal lessons of wisdom and mindfulness. The play is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our connection to others. “This play has a gentle touch, a very loving touch,” says guest director, Jessie J. Jou. “The spirit of the play, as embodied in the title, is about the ties we have with each other.”

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Dates: Feb. 20 – Mar. 8, 2015
Times: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Audience: Best for ages 5 and up. 60 minutes without an intermission.
Tickets: $18 general admission. Call (402) 345-4849 or purchase online at www.rosetheater.org.
Discounts: Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores for $14 each. Reservations are required.

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Giveaway: Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Zen Ties at The Rose Theater (2 Winners)!

Two Family Fun in Omaha readers will win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Zen Ties at The Rose Theater! Rose Theater

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

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 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 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater who provided the passes for the giveaway, and for passes for my family to see Zen Ties. All photos are provided courtesy of MJB Photography. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

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TAGG: Together A Greater Good – A Simple Way to Support Your Favorite Organizations!

February 2, 2015

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Disclosure: Many thanks to TAGG for creating a wonderful way to make a difference and for sponsoring this article and providing the fun gift certificate for the giveaway!

Support Your Favorite Organizations with TAGG!

Are you looking for a simple way to help support your favorite organizations? Download the free app (Together A Greater Good), and then visit any of the 80+ participating local businesses who will donate to your school, team or non-profit of choice!

TAGG stands for Together A Greater Good because they bring businesses, organizations, and people together to make great things happen!

With TAGG, people can help organizations raise money, support local schools, non-profits & teams without spending an extra dime. Simply download the Together A Greater Good app on your smartphone and when the app is used at participating charitable-minded businesses, they will make a 5% donation back to the customer’s organization of choice!

Step 1: Download the Free App, Together A Greater Good
Step 2: Visit participating businesses. Pay as usual and ask to TAGG your purchase.
Step 3: Choose which organization to support. See participating organizations here!
Step 4: Share your good deed with others!

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Participating Businesses

  • Restaurants
  • Fun things to do around town
  • Health/beauty locations
  • Retailers
  • Miscellaneous services

See a list of the participating charitable-minded businesses who will donate to a local organization of your choice when you use the Together A Greater Good mobile app. Businesses are also listed on the app.

Download the App

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Learn more about TAGG and how it works here:

Website: www.togetheragreatergood.com
Follow TAGG on
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Giveaway: Win A $50 Gift Certificate to Learning HQ!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a $50 gift certificate to Learning HQ!

“Together A Greater Good” (TAGG) is offering a $50 gift certificate to Learning HQ – one of the 80+ local businesses you can find on their app using your smartphone!

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This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Robyn R.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 11:59 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.  Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to TAGG for creating a wonderful way to make a difference and for sponsoring this article and providing the gift certificate for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

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Nature Connects 2 LEGO® Exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens!

January 14, 2015

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See 300,000 LEGO® bricks in 14 incredible displays in Nature Connects 2 all in beautiful Lauritzen Gardens!

We loved viewing the amazing creations 2 years ago in Nature Connects, and cannot wait to see what new ideas have been designed. The intricate nature of each exhibit was impressive, with great detail and creative ideas!

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See Amazing LEGO Creations!

Compare your wing span to a beautiful monarch butterfly, stand tall with a majestic bald eagle, go nose-to-nose with a giant praying mantis and waddle along with a friendly family of ducks. Inspired by nature and built from nearly 300,000 LEGO® pieces, this indoor exhibit features 14 displays with 27 larger-than-life sculptures that represent the web of incredible connections that sustain life on Earth.

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Play and Let it Stay Station

Visitors of all ages can create and build at the Play and Let it Stay Station. We loved this area last time and had so much fun building, designing, and creating with one another!

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Special Events

LEGO® Brick Artists Expo – Sunday, February 8, Noon to 5 p.m.

See an exposition of LEGO® brick creations made by some of the area’s most avid LEGO® enthusiasts including amazing LEGO® trains, Star Wars models, the original LEGO® Minecraft model, a LEGO® town, and much more!

LEGO® Brick Sculpture Invitational – Sunday, March 22, 2015

(Pre-registration is required by Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m.)
Set-up from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Show open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m.
Complimentary pass to participants (two for exhibitors aged 17 and under)!

Bring your best LEGO® brick sculpture to exhibit at the garden for a chance to win great prizes! Participation for builders is FREE and is open to builders of all ages.

To register your creation, click here for a registration form.

All LEGO® brick exhibitors aged 18+ will receive ONE complimentary pass to Lauritzen Gardens to use on the day of the exhibit. Exhibitors aged 17 and under will receive TWO complimentary passes (one for them and one for a chaperone). All other guests of Lauritzen Gardens will be required to pay admission. Members of Lauritzen Gardens will be admitted free.

See Nature Connects 2

Dates: January 17 through April 26, 2015
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Included with admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for garden members and children under six.

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Visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for current events, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!


Giveaway: Win A Family Pass for 4 to Nature Connects 2 at Lauritzen Gardens – 4 Winners!

Four Family Fun in Omaha readers will win a Family Pass for 4 good for one visit to Nature Connects 2 at Lauritzen Gardens! Valid through April 26th.Lauritzen Gardens-125

→ Plus, we are giving away 2 more family passes this week in our email newsletter – Sign up here!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Christine T., Lidong Z., Monica S., and Tiffany R. AND the two email subscriber winners Shantel C. and Kirsten K.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 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 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.  Duplicate entries will be deleted.

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

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NEW Curious George Christmas Special & Odd Squad Premiere + Win Prize Package! – ENDED

November 19, 2014

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Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Everyone loves Curious George! Enjoy this NEW Christmas special coming November 26th!

A Christmas quandary for George and the Man With the Yellow Hat: what to give each other. The Man finds George’s wish list, but it’s filled with geometric shapes, and suggests that George make him something. The special features classic Christmas songs and three new ones, “Are You Ready?,” “Something as Special as You” and “Christmas Monkey.”

Premieres Wednesday, November 26th at 3 pm on NET-1 and NET-HD!

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ODD SQUAD

After Curious George, enjoy the Premiere of Odd Squad, a live-action show designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math!

The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to save the day whenever something unusual happens in their town. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and correct the oddity du jour in each episode.

Premieres Wednesday, November 26th at 4 pm on NET-1 and NET-HD.

New Schedule for Kids Programming on NET

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Starting November 26th, NET will have a new schedule starting for Kids programming:

6:00 am Caillou
6:30 am Arthur
7:00 am Odd Squad
7:30 am Wild Kratts
8:00 am Curious George
8:30 am Curious George
9:00 am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
9:30 am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
10:00 am Sesame Street
11:00 am Dinosaur Train
11:30 am Dinosaur Train
noon Peg + Cat
12:30 pm Peg + Cat
1:00 pm Super Why!
1:30 pm Thomas & Friends
2:00 pm Sesame Street (Half hour program)
2:30 pm Cat in the Hat
3:00 pm Curious George
3:30 pm Curious George
4:00 pm Arthur
4:30 pm Odd Squad
5:00 pm Wild Kratts
5:30 pm Wild Kratts


Giveaway: Win a Curious George + Odd Squad Prize Package!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a fun Prize Package! This includes:

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  • Curious George Stickers
  • Curious George Lunch Box
  • Curious George 12” Stuffed Animal
  • Odd Squad Bookmarks
  • NET Nebraska coloring sheets

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: Sunday, November 23, 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 NET who provided the Prize Package. See disclosure and privacy policy here.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Other Helpful Resources:

  • Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Omaha
  • Omaha Kids Calendar
  • Kids Eat FREE in Omaha

Filed Under: Family Fun, Giveaways Tagged With: Giveaways, Omaha

Help Your Children Make Healthy Choices with Balanced Body Bands + Giveaway!

November 12, 2014

Balanced Body Bands Giveaway

As parents, we often struggle to find ways to help our children make healthier choices, be more active, and be kind to one another. Wouldn’t it be nice to have something that motivates our children on their own to make better choices that will ultimately lead to a healthier life?

Created by Two Local Moms

Two local Moms were struggling with these same issues with their own children, and decided to create a fun program to help our children make healthier choices! When I met with Tammy, I could sense her passion about helping children become healthier and her excitement about how successful the program had been in her own family and with others who had tried it!

Introducing Balanced Body Bands, a creative and fun program which helps children understand how their choices affect them, and motivates them to make healthy choices every day!

Balanced Body Bands – 3 Easy Steps

This fun program involves 3 easy steps:

  1. Read the children’s book to your kids. It teaches the program in a fun, engaging way.
  2. Give them the bands to remind them to make healthy choices every day.
  3. Reward their success through daily stickers and discounts at area businesses after completing the program!

The 3 steps are simple but habit forming! Find out more:

How to Get Started

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Ready to get started? You can purchase the book and bands separately or bundle them together. These would also make a great Holiday gift to start 2015 off right!

Plus, one Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Balanced Body Bands Prize Package!


Giveaway: Win A Balanced Body Bands Prize Package!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Balanced Body Bands Prize Package including:Alex cover image-1

    • The Book
    • 2 Sets of Bands (enough for 2 children)
    • 2 Posters to track their progress
    • Parent letter & members only access to our website – www.balancedbodybands.com

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: Sunday, November 16, 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 Mommies Mission and Balanced Body Bands who provided the package 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:

    • Omaha Kids Calendar
    • Kids Eat Free
    • Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Omaha

Filed Under: Family Fun, Giveaways, Local Business Tagged With: Giveaways, Omaha

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