{"id":77752,"date":"2021-05-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/?p=77752"},"modified":"2021-05-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T00:00:00","slug":"things-summer-omaha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/2021\/05\/things-summer-omaha\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Things You Should Do This Summer in Omaha"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">The\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">official<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0start of summer is only a few weeks away! While we&#8217;re sad to see spring go, we are\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">definitely<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0looking forward to warmer weather, the smell of sunscreen in the air and, of course, many more opportunities to eat cold treats!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">From exploring Omaha&#8217;s many\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">spraygrounds<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and exploring our world-class zoo to going on a self-guided brewery tour, we\u2019ve rounded up a list of our favorite summer activities in the area. Challenge yourself to try at least one, if not all, of them<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0this season!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go floating in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.riverwestpark.com\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><span lang=\"en-US\">RiverWest<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77822 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tim-mossholder-z5KNIclCxPM-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"tim-mossholder-z5KNIclCxPM-unsplash\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">While we usually feature\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">RiverWest<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Park on our\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Halloween guides due to all their\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">haunted attractions,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">RiverWest<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Park also has plenty to offer in the summer! Movie nights, RV parks, a beach to relax on and plenty of opportunities to go floating on the<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Elkhorn<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">R<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">iver.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">F<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">or a classic water activity, you can rent an inner tube\u2014complete with cupholders! For larger groups looking for a challenge, you can also &#8220;tank&#8221; down the river in a river tank that you&#8217;ll need to row.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.riverwestpark.com\/tubingtankingkayaks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0for all the information!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Hit one of Omaha&#8217;s many\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">spraygrounds<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">There\u2019s nothing better on a hot day than splashing around in some clean, cool water!\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">I<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">f you\u2019re looking for a quic<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">k, socially distanced,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0summertime activity that your kids will love\u2014visit a local spray ground! Local parks with fun water features\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">include<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Benson Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Kountze+Park\/@41.2915227,-95.9443631,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x879391d4c2587c83:0xd96b3b65d394df0a!8m2!3d41.2915227!4d-95.9421744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Kountze Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Seymour+Smith+Park\/@41.1938401,-96.0212813,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938b853833c9a3:0x794faa152b5add08!8m2!3d41.1938401!4d-96.0190926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Seymour Smith Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Bob+Kerrey+Pedestrian+Bridge\/@41.2650347,-95.9224961,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938fbe0933fc59:0x8f173630040774f0!8m2!3d41.2650347!4d-95.9203074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Plaza<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and more, but you can also find splash pads and\u00a0spraygrounds\u00a0at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Omaha+Children's+Museum\/@41.255121,-95.9450997,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938e530f088695:0x7b26687cac57c925!8m2!3d41.255121!4d-95.942911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Omaha Children\u2019s Museum<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Joslyn+Art+Museum\/@41.2604083,-95.9482411,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938e4c3206883f:0x6fa2ca9f3c98e98b!8m2!3d41.2604083!4d-95.9460524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Joslyn Art Museum<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Shadow+Lake+Towne+Center\/@41.1357636,-96.0304509,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87938a8914561551:0x9d6cdfdeb6acaa5e!8m2!3d41.1357636!4d-96.0282622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Shadow Lake Towne Center<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go on a self-guided brewery\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">There\u2019s nothing more satisfying on a hot day than a cold, craft beer poured straight from the tap. Fortunately, Omaha is home to an abundance of incredible breweries that you can explore this season! Make it your goal this summer to visit a few (or all!) local breweries that you haven\u2019t tried yet. You can use\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/omaha-craft-brewery-guide\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span lang=\"en-US\">our handy guide<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to plan!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Learn something new\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dospace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Do<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Space<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78752 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/51112179631_22261c8a05_o-2.png\" alt=\"51112179631_22261c8a05_o\" 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:\/\/dospace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Do Space<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Why not spend t<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">he summer<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0learning something new? At Do Space, you<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and your family<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0can learn the basics of computer software, coding, social media marketing<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">and even 3D printing. These classes\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">(which are also offered\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">virtually<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">)\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">are\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">completely free\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">and are open to all different ages and skill levels! They even offer classes all about games, including virtual reality experiences, board games and iPad apps.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dospace.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Check out their calendar of events<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to see what\u2019s going on this month. P.S. Don&#8217;t miss their 2021 summer program which features a handy passport that&#8217;ll have you and your family exploring Omaha, learning new things and engaging in tech-related educational activities. <a href=\"https:\/\/dospace.org\/programs\/summer2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> for all of the information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go on a self-guided brewery\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">There\u2019s nothing more satisfying on a hot day than a cold, craft beer poured straight from the tap. Fortunately, Omaha is home to an abundance of incredible breweries that you can explore this season! Make it your goal this summer to visit a few (or all!) local breweries that you haven\u2019t tried yet. You can use\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/omaha-craft-brewery-guide\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span lang=\"en-US\">our handy guide<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to plan!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Explore a waterfall at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/platteriver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Platte River State Park<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">While Omaha is known for a lot of things, being a destination for waterfall hunters isn&#8217;t one of them. But that doesn&#8217;t mean Omaha doesn&#8217;t have\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">any\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">waterfalls! Platte River State Park, located in between Omaha and Lincoln, is\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">actually home<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to a small, picturesque\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">waterfall that you can explore via an easy hiking trip.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/outdoornebraska.gov\/platteriver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to learn more about the Waterfall Trail and get directions from Omaha.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Get some ice\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">cream<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77832 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/54.218.64.113\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vance-a-GV3nOX6tNzo-unsplash-1.png\" alt=\"vance-a-GV3nOX6tNzo-unsplash\" width=\"945\" height=\"871\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/871;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">After\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">all<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">this adventuring, you\u2019re going to need to treat yourself to some ice cream. Good thing the Omaha and Council Bluffs area is bursting with delicious ice scream spots for you to scream about! Visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tedandwallys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"18\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ted &amp; Wally\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0for high-quality, scratch-made ice cream that will knock your socks off. Or, for a more modern ice cream experience, head over to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Helados-Santa-fe-155486731178737\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"19\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Helado\u2019s<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Santa Fe<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0in South Omaha, where you can get exotic flavors like papaya and cactus at their affordable shop!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Paddle across\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitomaha.com\/listings\/zorinsky-lake-park\/63952\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"20\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Zorinsky<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Lake<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Zorinsky<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Lake is one of Omaha\u2019s most popular recreational areas, boasting a 225-acre lake surrounded by 770 acres of public access land. Here, you\u2019ll find everything from soccer fields to playgrounds to fishing docks, all just west of Omaha. One of our favorite\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Zorinsky<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Lake activities is paddling across it! You can take a stand<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">-u<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">p paddleboard tour around the water, seeing deer, birds and muskrats along the way. We also recommend paying a visit to the slides at the aquatic center, cooling off at the water sprays and making a splash at the zero-depth entry outdoor pool while you\u2019re there!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Challe<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">n<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">ge yourself\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fontenelleforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fontenelle Forest<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Just a hop, skip and jump away in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/bellevue-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Posts&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Bellevue<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, you\u2019ll find Fontenelle Forest\u2014a destination for natural exploration in the area.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The park<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0includes 24 miles of trails for you to explore, surrounded by beautiful and interesting flora and fauna. The forest is a perfect place to observe wildlife, such as wild geese and ducks on their annual migration. Want to see as much as possible in one go? Explore\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/treerush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"17\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Treerush<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Adventures Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, an aerial adventure park that offers opportunities for you to climb and zipline through the\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">bright green trees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Visit a\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">drive-in movie<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0theater<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77802 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Quasar-Drive-In-Theater-2.png\" alt=\"Quasar-Drive-In-Theater\" width=\"945\" height=\"710\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 945px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 945\/710;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo courtesy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QuasarDriveIn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Quasar Drive-<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">I<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">n Theater<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QuasarDriveIn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Quasar Drive-<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">I<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">n Theater<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, which\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">finished construction early this year<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">is one of the newest film-oriented attractions in the Omaha area!\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">This new theater\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">ha<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">s<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">been a dream of the owners, Jeff and Jenny Karls, since they went to one on their honeymoon years ago and is soon coming to fruition about 40 minutes outside of Omaha.<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">attraction\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">sits<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">on 40 acres at Highway 36 and 300th Street, near U.S. Highway 275 between\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/valley-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"22\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Valley<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/fremont-real-estate?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"23\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fremont<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and will have its grand opening in May.<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0They are starting with one 85-foot screen, which is large enough for 400-500 cars to watch, and plan to add another screen soon. As far as film offerings go, they\u2019ll show first-run movies in double features Friday and Saturday nights and reserve Thursday for throwback showings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go axe\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">throwing<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Over the past few years, axe throwing has become an exciting way to pass the time with friends, family and coworkers! It works just like it sounds, you visit an axe throwing facility, book a<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0space and begin throwing large, timber axes at targets across the room. There are several places to try out this unique sport in Omaha including\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyingtimber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"24\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Flying Timber Axe Throwing<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/craftaxethrowing.com\/us\/ne\/omaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"25\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Craft Axe Throwing<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/axegames.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"26\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Axe Games<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Or try an archery\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">game<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">If axe throwing isn&#8217;t your thing, but you still want to try your hand at a unique sport\u2014try archery games! Think dodge ball with bows and arrows.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archerygamesomaha.com\/combat-archery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"27\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Archery Games<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0(<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">owned<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0by the same people\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">behind\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/axegames.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"28\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Axe Games<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">)\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">gives<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0two teams the chance to battle it out with bows and foam-tipped arrows in a large arena. The objective? To tag all of the opposing players with arrows and eliminate them from the game.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/archerygamesomaha.com\/combat-archery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"29\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to learn more and to sign up for your first game!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Catch an outdoor concert at the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/o-pa.org\/on-stage\/holland-center-outdoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"31\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Holland\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Center Outdoors<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-77792 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Omaha-Performing-Arts-1.png\" alt=\"Omaha-Performing-Arts\" 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/c4photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C4 Photography<\/a> via\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/o-pa.org\/on-stage\/holland-center-outdoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"31\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Holland\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Center Outdoors<\/span><\/a><\/em>\u00a0featuring\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basselmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bassel and The Supernaturals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">One of the biggest things we missed last summer was\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">all of<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0the amazing musical events that usually take place in Omaha throughout the warmer months.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">So<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0when we heard that live music returning to Omaha Performing Arts at Holland Center Outdoors\u2014we couldn&#8217;t have been more excited! Join HCO on the Holland Center&#8217;s east lawn where they&#8217;ll feature live performances May through\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">October, showcasing<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0a variety of national touring and local performing artists. You can purchase tickets\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/o-pa.org\/on-stage\/holland-center-outdoors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"32\"><span lang=\"en-US\">online<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to enjoy live music outside while enjoying summer evenings with food and drinks from\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">local<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">businesses<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Go\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">antiquing<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Omaha is known for a lot of things, from our fantastic steaks and our agricultural roots<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to being the birthplace of the Reuben sandwich. However, what most people don\u2019t know, is that we\u2019re also an \u201cAntiquing Destination<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u201d People from all over the nation come to our region just for our amazing selection of antique and vintage shops\u2014so why not try to hit them all this season? We can\u2019t think of a better way to spend a sunny afternoon than exploring a plethora of antique stores, searching for hidden treasures. Before you head out on your antiquing adventure, plan your itinerary using\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npdodge.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/best-antique-stores-omaha-council-bluffs-lincoln\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"33\"><span lang=\"en-US\">our list of the best antique stores in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Play some mini\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">golf<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Putt-putt golf is a fun sport for all ages! And<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Omaha just happens to be home to a handful of incredible mini-golf courses where you and your family can go\u00a0head\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">to<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0head. One of our favorites is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/letsgoputt.com\/prehistoric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"30\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Prehistoric Putt<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, which features<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0two 18-hole courses that you can choose from. Each hole has its own unique challenge for you to conquer, such as warped walls,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Plinko<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">, ramps and even\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">40 realistic dinosaurs to help get your ball into the hole.<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">This mini-golf course is currently open with extra sanitary precautions and social distancing in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Monkey around at the zoo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45812 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/npdodge.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Desert-Dome-1-3.png\" alt=\"Nebraska World Records\" 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.omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"34\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Our local zoo,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"34\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Omaha\u2019s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, is consistently ranked as one of the best in America. You\u2019ll see why when you step inside and explore the innovative exhibits that go a step above the traditional zoo. This season, make it a goal to explore it all! Wander through the world\u2019s largest indoor desert, the Desert Dome, which spans 84,00 square feet on two levels. Also<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0be sure to meander through the world\u2019s largest indoor rainforest, the Lied Jungle, and explore the interactive gorilla valley!<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Due to COVID-19, they recommend\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahazoo.com\/hours-and-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"35\"><span lang=\"en-US\">purchasing tickets in advance online<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to allow for social distancing throughout the campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Have a great summer!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">How do you plan to spend the season in Omaha<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">?<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">L<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">t<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">u<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">s<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">k<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">n<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">o<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">w<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">i<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">n<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">t<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">h<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">c<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">o<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">m<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">m<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">n<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">t<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">s<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">b<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">l<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">o<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">w<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0official\u00a0start of summer is only a few weeks away! While we&#8217;re sad to see spring go, we are\u00a0definitely\u00a0looking forward to warmer weather, the smell of sunscreen in the air and, of course, many more opportunities to eat cold treats! 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