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WarHorse casino in Omaha to open on August 6
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has greenlit the opening. US.- The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to set the opening date for the new WarHorse Casino in Omaha. The gaming facility will open its doors on August 6 and will operate 24 hours a day. WarHorse...
Nebraska Good Life District approved in Bellevue, water park to be center of it
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The city of Bellevue's application for a Nebraska Good Life District was approved. It'll be near the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 34. The city said it will center on the new Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park. It's a planned 100,000-square-foot indoor park with a...
Catch these Game and Parks Education Events in August
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August. Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
Nebraska’s newest ‘Good Life’ district, in Bellevue, will center on indoor waterpark
BELLEVUE — Nebraska has its fourth “Good Life” district, as state economic development officials have approved the formation of a 575-acre district in Bellevue. The newest district, near the intersection of Highways 75 and 34 in Bellevue, joins others that have been designated in Gretna, Omaha and Grand Island.
Free outdoor movies in Heartwood Park every Saturday in August
OMAHA, Neb. — As the summer season starts to wind down, Heartwood Park announced a free outdoor movie series throughout the month of August. Related coverage in the video above: Other things to do around Omaha area. The series will run every Saturday throughout the month with a DJ,...
Christmas in July? Henry Doorly Zoo offering holiday fun with new Zoolightful pass, themed Late Nights at the Zoo
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Christmas in July, offering guests some holiday fun at great prices. Related coverage in the video above: 1,000,000th Henry Doorly Zoo guest in 2024. The festivities start with Zoolightful. Guests can have unlimited access to the beautifully...
New Spots in Omaha that have Opened Recently!
Our city is constantly growing and changing — and that means new places to explore! We’ve put together a list of a few newly opened (and reopened) places around the Omaha Metro, from restaurants to retail to some great date night ideas, we've got you covered!. Clio //...
The improbable return of ‘the beer that made Omaha jealous’
In a time before Prohibition, tiny Wilber, Nebraska, produced something nearby metropolis Omaha envied. Today, more than a century later, Wilber is trying to make Omaha jealous again. In its heyday, the Wilber Brewing Company produced 40,000 barrels of beer per year, and almost all of it was consumed by...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo announces millionth visitor of 2024
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A six-year-old girl from Elkhorn is the Henry Doorly Zoo’s millionth visitor for this year. Jane Davis arrived shortly after 9:30 a.m. with her younger brother and grandparents, who are members of the zoo. Tom and Shayla Hansen, grandparents, have been bringing their friends and...
New acrobatic show will dazzle crowds with jaw-dropping tricks with a holiday flare in December
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Performing Arts announced an all-new acrobatic adventure is coming to downtown this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland fuses circus performances with classic holiday music as aerialists and acrobats wow crowds. There are new storylines, costumes,...
The Offspring Rocks the Stage at Astro Amphitheater
WORDS BY DAVID TAYLOR AND PHOTOS BY PAM WHISENHUNT | Go Venue Magazine. On Tuesday, July 23, The Offspring rolled into La Vista, NE to play a rock show at the Astro Amphitheater. This was my first time attending a gig at the amphitheater of the Astro, and I was impressed with their outdoor setting for concerts. Also, the weather was nice, so that was a plus.
Where to See Sunflowers in and around Omaha
There’s something magical about a field of blooming sunflowers. The towering flowers and colorful blooms are unmatched! Head to one of these sunflower fields in and around Omaha and prepare to be amazed. Don’t forget your camera!. Sunflowers in and around Omaha. Nelson Produce Farm. Where: 23301 Deer...
In The Market for Blues 2024
In The Market for Blues 2024 is taking place in Omaha in August. It's a festival featuring 35 bands at 11 venues and over 12 hours of music in downtown Omaha, on August 3. The headliner is Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival at 8:00pm at Omaha Performing Arts Holland Center Music Club.
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