The weeklong Native Omaha Days Festival (this year from July 24-31) draws people to gather and celebrate Black culture and North Omaha. Since its founding in 1977 by Vera Johnson and Bettie McDonald, the biannual event has grown to offer a rich variety of activities and attractions. Their vision to create this epic North Omaha reunion
Welcome to Omaha, where we brew bolder coffee drinks, protect bigger mammals, and craft tastier ice cream than almost anywhere. And that’s not just our hometown pride speaking – read on to see how we’ve made the list(s). Meet America’s Best Barista at Archetype Coffee Omaha’s Isaiah Sheese of
Hello, Omaha! The scent of barbecue is in the air, flags are flying high, and the city is buzzing with excitement. Yes, you guessed it right – it’s that time of the year again! The Fourth of July is here, and we’ve got the scoop on all the fun happening in our city. So, put
Conor Doyle spends his workweek at Werner Park in Papillion. As captain of Union Omaha, the city’s professional soccer team, the player gives his all on the field. So when it’s his downtime, Doyle seeks out low-key, restorative activities in Omaha. He prefers cozy spots where he can relax with his wife, Danielle.
Omaha Community Playhouse recently launched the Midwest’s first traveling theater for children with autism or other sensory sensitivities. VROOM! Mobile Sensory Theatre delivers the experience with a specially outfitted van and props. Geared toward school-aged children from kindergarten to sixth grade, the show “Starshine!” is free for area families and can
Nebraska Pride: A Rising Power in the Women’s Football Alliance The Nebraska Pride is a professional women’s tackle football team based in Omaha, part of the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) – the longest-running professional women’s football league in the US1. The Pride is not just a football team; it’s a testament to resilience, a beacon
Spring showers bring flowers – and the perfect excuse to visit one of Omaha’s cozy independent bookstores and comics retailers. So on your next trip, take an extra suitcase for the treasures you’ll discover at these unique stops. Legend Comics Looking for one of the best comic stores in
Kiewit Luminarium, the 82,000-square-foot two-story Omaha STEM museum, hummed with excitement. Visitors of all ages explored more than 120 interactive exhibits related to various STEM fields – from physics to earth science, biology to geometry, and fabric arts to finance. Located at Lewis and Clark Landing at the Missouri River’s edge,
From traversing a lush forest and picnicking amongst flowers to afternoon tea and craft brewery tours, we have plenty of suggestions for experiences that will have you saying “cheers” this month in Omaha. Read on for ten things visitors will love to do in May. 1. Get a Rush Amongst the Trees
Drawing as many as 200,000 local and regional visitors, Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo, one of the city’s largest and most diverse community celebrations, will serve up the fun again this year from May 12-14. The event opens with a carnival, live music and a coronation on Friday night. Then, crowds line