{"id":75502,"date":"2021-03-12T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T00:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=75502"},"modified":"2021-03-12T00:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T00:00:08","slug":"easter-spring-events-attend-season-omaha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2021\/03\/easter-spring-events-attend-season-omaha\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Easter & Spring Events to Attend This Season in Omaha"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/i>The colorful store window decorations and monumental\u00a0<\/span>number<\/span>\u00a0of Peeps in the candy aisle can only mean one thing\u2014spring is\u00a0<\/span>coming,<\/span>\u00a0and it<\/span>\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>bringing Easter with it! We love this time of year, not only because we get to eat lots of chocolate, but because\u00a0<\/span>so many things start happening. The weather is warming, the flowers are\u00a0<\/span>blooming,<\/span>\u00a0and community events are finally back!\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There are so many upcoming celebratory events in the area, including Easter egg hunts,\u00a0<\/span>festivals, brunches and more. Many of them have been reimagined to allow for social distancing and now require masks or other facial coverings to attend. Here are a few we are looking forward to in the Omaha area<\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spring Break Camp<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Fontenelle Forest<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: March 17-19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you’re looking for something fun for your kiddos to do while they’re out of school for spring break\u2014sign them up for Fontenelle Forest’s Spring Break Camp!\u00a0<\/span>Activities will include hiking or snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature-themed crafts, archery competitions, building a\u00a0<\/span>campfire<\/span>\u00a0and more. The camp will run from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17-19 with aftercare available with a separate registration. Masks will be required while inside the Nature Center or whenever participants cannot ma<\/span>intain a\u00a0<\/span>6<\/span>-foot distance from one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Omaha Fashion Week<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where: O<\/span>nline<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: March 22-28<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Believe it or not, but Omaha has quite an incredible fashion scene! Omaha Fashion Week is one of the largest fashion events in the country, drawing designers, models and other fashion lovers from all over the\u00a0<\/span>Midwest<\/span>. This year, due to COVID-19,\u00a0<\/span>the 2021 Omaha Fashion Week is going virtual, offering showcases, conversations with industry experts and shopping events all online! And did we mention all events are completely free to attend?\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for the full 2021 schedule<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sons Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2021<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Benson American Legion Family Post #112<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: March 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Join the Benson American Legion for a fun Easter egg hunt on March 27<\/span>th<\/span>! They’ll have games, prizes, and aged-based egg hunts for the whole family\u2014all completely free. Donations are appreciated\u00a0<\/span>and social distancing is encouraged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spring Celebration & Egg Scavenger Hunt at Gifford Farm<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Gifford Farm<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: March 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For a fun, safe Easter egg hunt this year, head to Gifford Farm! This year’s event is reservation-only, so they can make sure it isn’t too crowded to social distance. Guests will be able to explore animal presentations, take a photo with select Gifford Farm animals, explore the Outdoor Nature C<\/span>lassroom, visit the Goat Play area and so much more.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for all the information and to register!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easter Extravaganza<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Lauritzen Gardens<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: March 27, 12-3 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lauritzen Gardens’ Easter Extravaganza is a spring event we look forward to every year! Enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, candy-filled eggs, crafts, an egg hunt and so much more. Due to COVID-19, they will be limiting att<\/span>endance<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0which means you’ll want to get registered as soon as possible! Standard garden admission rates apply but an additional charge of $3 is<\/span>\u00a0required to participate in the egg hunt and children’s crafts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easter Egg Hunt<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Papillion Landing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: March 27, 1-3 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kids ages 12 and under are invited to hunt for eggs<\/span>\u00a0and meet the Easter Bunny<\/span>\u00a0a<\/span>t Papillion Landing<\/span>\u00a0on March 27th<\/span>!<\/span>\u00a0After the hunt, which includes several different age categories, families are welcome to stay and enjoy some Easter fun like game booths, drinks, snacks and so much more. No registration is\u00a0required\u00a0and admission is completely free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spring Fling<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: April 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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It’s time once again for The SAC Museum’s annual Spring Fling! Come out and enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, coloring sheets, a take-and-make activity with their Education\u00a0<\/span>Department and<\/span>\u00a0participate in a scavenger hunt. Masks and social distancing are required upon entry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easter Curbside Sunrise Service<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Urban Abbey<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: April 4, 5:30-6:30 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you’re planning on heading to church on Easter Sunday, why not do it in a new, interesting way? Join Urban Abby on Jackson Street outside on the curb with candles, prayer and song to welcome Easter morning. I<\/span>f you’d rather attend from home, they will also be streaming their services over Facebook live.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for all the information!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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40th Annual Corporate Cup<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Aksarben<\/span>\u00a0Village<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: April 18, 8 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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