{"id":48652,"date":"2019-05-15T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T00:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=48652"},"modified":"2019-05-15T00:00:45","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T00:00:45","slug":"15-things-memorial-day-weekend-omaha-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2019\/05\/15-things-memorial-day-weekend-omaha-area\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend in the Omaha Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Memorial Day is fast approaching! This three-day weekend is not only the unofficial start of summer, but it\u2019s also an opportunity for us to honor the people who have fought so bravely for our country.<\/p>\n<p>In Omaha, we like to celebrate this important holiday with some of our favorite things \u2014 baseball, music and competition. That includes some anticipated summer festivals, plenty of family fun, and even a few camel and ostrich races!<\/p>\n<p>So gather your family and friends, throw a party of your own or join in the fun at any of these local events!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bigten.org\/sports\/2019\/3\/25\/BASE_TOURNEY_19.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2019 Big Ten Baseball Tournament <\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/TD+Ameritrade+Park+Omaha\/@41.266839,-95.933253,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938fb7a8d32d7f:0x504196a6b30d9ff4!8m2!3d41.266835!4d-95.9310643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>TD Ameritrade Park <\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 22-26<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48752 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Td-Armitrade-Park-1-3.png\" alt=\"Memorial Day in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"477\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/477;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdameritradeparkomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TD Ameritrade Park<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Since its debut in 2014, the Big Ten Baseball Tournament has been a popular staple on the annual Omaha community calendar. Every year, the tournament invites the iconic Big Ten to compete at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdameritradeparkomaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TD Ameritrade Park<\/a>. The winners will return to Omaha to compete for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/championships\/baseball\/d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCAA College World Series<\/a> in June so make sure to pay a visit to cheer on your favorite team!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityoflavista.org\/index.aspx?nid=896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Vista Salute to Summer Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Central+Park,+La+Vista,+NE+68128\/@41.181742,-96.0377629,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938b0d66361477:0xcd5c98e70c34ea07!8m2!3d41.1822178!4d-96.0358267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>La Vista Central Park<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 23-26<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the beginning of the season at this annual summer event! The festivities will kick off with a parade (complete with plenty of dancing and local marching bands) before a community cookout, live concert and fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/takeaim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take Aim at Summer <\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Platte+River+State+Park\/@40.9893006,-96.2190489,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8796bea5a577d16b:0xcb2214e6db884fd7!8m2!3d40.9892966!4d-96.2168602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Platte River State Park, Louisville<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 24, 4-8 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Kick off your summer at this exciting event for the whole family at <a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/platteriver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Platte River State Park<\/a>! Try your hand at archery, shooting sports, outdoor cooking, games and plenty of other activities \u2014 all for free and under the guidance of expert volunteers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bluepom.com\/pages\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blue Pomegranate Garden Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/618+S+184th+St,+Elkhorn,+NE+68022\/@41.2528393,-96.207063,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8793f0486c42a3ff:0xe6c9f9b9f99a79d9!8m2!3d41.2528353!4d-96.2048743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>618 South 184th Street, Elkhorn<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 24-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28083 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gabor-juhasz-68424-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"Memorial Day in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"709\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/709;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sondra Gerber, artist, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bluepom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blue Pomegranate<\/a> owner will be opening her picturesque backyard to the public this year during Memorial Day weekend! You can come see it for yourself while you shop for unique, handmade garden art.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1180211572159870\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legendary Summer Kick Off<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Omaha+Children's+Museum\/@41.255125,-95.9450997,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938e530f088695:0x7b26687cac57c925!8m2!3d41.255121!4d-95.942911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Omaha Children\u2019s Museum<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 25, 9 a.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This unique fun run is unlike any other with the addition of dragons, unicorns, royals and plenty other legendary people and creatures! The run is just a short dash down 20th Street and children are encouraged to dress up. This event will kick off summer at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Children\u2019s Museum<\/a> and the special exhibit, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocm.org\/exhibits-and-events\/special-exhibits\/enchanted-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enchanted Kingdom<\/a>, which features dragons, unicorns and rock golem, which you and your family can visit after the run!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/339643526665212\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dress in All White Day Party <\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Sandbar+Grille\/@41.2936461,-96.0539407,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x879392bca1fc55f5:0x8c42951853e1d786!8m2!3d41.2936421!4d-96.051752\"><i>SandBar Grille<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 25, 4 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day is the day when we can finally start wearing white again! Go all out and celebrate at the annual Dress in All White Day Party at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/category\/Bar---Grill\/Sandbar-Grille-210807625613125\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandbar Grille<\/a>. This year, the party falls on Africa Day Weekend so you can expect fantastic African and international music from local and guest DJs, fun games and plenty of great food.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2208618732787206\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GEARs 24th Annual Car Show<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Metropolitan+Community+College+-+Elkhorn+Valley+Campus\/@41.2648402,-96.2323888,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8793f005a910637f:0x495750e9788f2c71!8m2!3d41.2648362!4d-96.2302001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>MCC Elkhorn Campus<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 26, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gearscarclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">G.E.A.R.s<\/a>, or Greater Elkhorn Area Rods, will be hosting their 24th Annual Car Show this Memorial Day weekend! Enter your hot rod or just stop by to take a gander at the stunning cars. Judging will take place from 12-2 p.m. and awards will be given to the first, second and third place cars in each class. Proceeds from the event will go towards scholarships in memory of G.E.A.R.s members.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/159817271629172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camel and Ostrich Races<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Horsemen's+Park+Horse+Track\/@41.203533,-96.0142261,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938c7632333bed:0x16c0f39aa53223e!8m2!3d41.203529!4d-96.0120374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Horsemen\u2019s Park Horse Track<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 26, 2-6 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48692 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Horsemans-Park-2.png\" alt=\"Memorial Day in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horsemenspark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Horseman&#8217;s Park Horse Track<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t want to miss this eclectic racing event hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horsemenspark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Horseman\u2019s Park Horse Track<\/a> this Memorial Day weekend! Come out and watch the nail-biting race between camels and ostriches before heading over to enjoy the free petting zoo, face painting and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2186322254790611\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BSO Riverfront Blues Bash<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Miller's+Landing\/@41.2723978,-95.9210816,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938fc0301eb15f:0x79ce59c236856d51!8m2!3d41.2723938!4d-95.9188929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Miller\u2019s Landing<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 26, 3-10 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/omahablues.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blues Society of Omaha<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivercitystar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">River City Star<\/a> for their annual summer kickoff! The festivities will include tons of great music and delicious food along with beautiful views of the Missouri River. The impressive lineup will feature fantastic blues artists like the <a href=\"http:\/\/hectoranchondo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hector Anchondo Band<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrisruest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Ruest<\/a>, Eve Moonses and Mike Buck!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/346215939573366\/?event_time_id=346215952906698\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yoga Rocks the Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Midtown+Crossing,+Omaha,+NE\/@41.2582267,-95.9663058,16z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938e42a1abc237:0x409c9849d4b8196a!8m2!3d41.258283!4d-95.9634321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Midtown Crossing at Turner Park<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48702 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Midtown-Crossing-1.png\" alt=\"Memorial Day in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midtowncrossing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midtown Crossing at Turner Park<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This fun yoga class is hosted each week by the area\u2019s most inspiring yoga teachers and is perfect for beginner and advanced yogis alike. Afterward, stay to enjoy performances from local artists and musicians! The class is free, but a $5 donation is encouraged. All proceeds will benefit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giftofsight.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift of Sight<\/a>, a nonprofit that combats unnecessary blindness all around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/365144777424981\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Down Under 5th Annual Bar Olympics<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where:\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Down+Under+Lounge\/@41.2525356,-95.9669963,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938e6729d6b05d:0xa25558b8c87d8416!8m2!3d41.2525316!4d-95.9648076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>The Down Under Lounge<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 25, 12-7 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedownunderlounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Down Under Lounge<\/a>\u00a0is a great place to hang out any day of the week, full of great music, beer, local art and competitive people! Every year, they like to funnel all of that competitiveness into one friendly competition. Find a partner and compete for glory (and a little money) in foosball, pinball, speed Jenga, darts, put-put and a final, epic beer-pong showdown!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/omaha\/tickets\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Bank Family FUNday at Werner Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Werner+Park\/@41.151215,-96.1095867,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8793f5063d615afb:0x7bdcb1bfa4f795ff!8m2!3d41.151211!4d-96.107398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Werner Park, Papillion<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 26, 7:05 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Memorial Day with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/omaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Storm Chasers<\/a> as they face off against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/oklahoma-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dodgers<\/a>! This special game will offer plenty of opportunities for family fun \u2014 including the ability to play catch on the field before the game, balloon artists and clowns from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifeencounters.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wildlife Encounters<\/a>, and a spectacular fireworks display!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialdayrun.com\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memorial Day Run <\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Skip+Palrang+Memorial+Fieldhouse\/@41.2583471,-96.1331133,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8793f2401f68336d:0xe8ed00781f41f530!8m2!3d41.2583431!4d-96.1309246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Boys Town Campus \u2014 Skip Palrang Memorial Fieldhouse<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 27, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Get a little exercise in for a great cause at this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/boys-town-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boys Town<\/a> Memorial Day Run! Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate in one of three race options; the 400-meter fun run, the one-mile, or the five-mile walk\/run. All proceeds will go to benefit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boystownhospital.org\/hearingservices\/liedCenter\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HeroesoftheHeartlandFoundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memorial Day Ceremony at Memorial Park <\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dundee-Happy+Hollow+Historic+District,+Omaha,+NE\/@41.262355,-96.0021608,15z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938dda7a6857f9:0xb1eb51853a9bc1de!8m2!3d41.256911!4d-95.9898676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Memorial Park<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 27, 11 a.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48672 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/aaron-burden-292585-unsplash.png\" alt=\"Memorial Day in Omaha\" width=\"945\" height=\"709\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/aaron-burden-292585-unsplash.png 945w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/aaron-burden-292585-unsplash-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/aaron-burden-292585-unsplash-768x576.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/709;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every year on Memorial Day, we honor all of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country at an inspiring ceremony at Memorial Park, hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HeroesoftheHeartlandFoundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Heroes of the Heartland Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/786847048368848\/?event_time_id=786847058368847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00bd Price Family Fun Day at the River City Star<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><i>Where: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/River+City+Star\/@41.2720632,-95.9208938,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938fea8bc7c65b:0xc2e00fe2ee4ca644!8m2!3d41.2720592!4d-95.9187051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>River City Star<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>When: May 27, 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to spend a hot day than setting sail down the Missouri River in an old-fashioned riverboat, feeling the fresh air on your face and taking in all the beautiful sights! Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivercitystar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">River City Star<\/a> on Memorial Day for half-priced admission for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Happy Memorial Day!<\/h2>\n<p>We are so grateful to our veterans and those currently serving in the military. Thank you for your service!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Memorial Day is fast approaching! This three-day weekend is not only the unofficial start of summer, but it\u2019s also an opportunity for us to honor the people who have fought so bravely for our country. 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