Come One, Come All to Memorial Park on 11/11 at 1100 AM. Celebrate with Post #1 and All of Omaha to honor all Veterans. Lunch will be served at Post 1 after the ceremony …. and an Auxiliary Bakesale!

Join for a Pancake Breakfast with the Pancake Man as we honor and celebrate the members of our military.

Military members and their families eat for free! $5.00 donation for non-military going to Moving Veterans Forward and Operation 22 til Freedom.

-Military vehicles to view provided by US Military Vehicle Museum and Sustainable Heating and Air.

-15% off mens and womens clothing and Screamin Eagle parts and accessories for members of the military*

-Exclusive drawing for military

-10:30 Flag Ceremony with Taps & National Anthem

Come help honor those who keep us safe!

*Active and retired with valid ID

Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate.

On Saturday, November 8, we honor our military heroes in a celebration of Veterans Day.

More “Celebrate at the Platform” Drop-in Dates
Veterans Day: Saturday, November 8
Thanksgiving: Saturday, November 22
Las Posadas: Saturday, December 20

These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.

A special night honoring our Veterans. The event will include guest speakers, a laying of the wreath ceremony for our war representatives, music, and the grand lighting of the WWII Colonnade. Speakers include Mayor John Ewing Jr., Councilmember Pete Festersen, and special guests Colonel (Ret) Dwight Lydic. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to your attendance.

Join at the Outdoor Heritage Complex at Platte River State Park on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Veterans Appreciation Day!

They’d like to honor and show our respect for those who have served in a war, sacrificing of themselves for the common good of our country. The first 50 visitors with any military ID will receive a token for one free shooting activity. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.

Instructors will be available for the following activities:

• Trap shooting
• .22 rifle target shooting
•  Pellet gun target shooting
• Archery
• Tomahawk throwing
• Slingshots

We will also have Naturalists at the event with outdoor learning activities.