HUMMEL PARK NATURE CENTER

Location: 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha

Cost: Free. Special programs throughout year (some have small charge).

Hiking trails, Gaga pit, Frisbee / Disc Golf course, Hummel Hike Club, special programs throughout year.

Lauritzen Gardens

Location: 100 Bancroft St.

Admission Cost. Memberships available.

Stroll around the beautiful Botanical Gardens with paved walking paths. See a model train railroad, indoor Conservatory, Visitor Center, and many themed garden areas.

Oppd Arboretum

Location: 108th & Blondo

Cost: Free

The OPPD arboretum is an outdoor education area where you can walk along paved pathways.

Platte River State Park

Location: 14421 346th St., Louisville, NE

Cost: Park Entry Permit is required. Enjoy the park’s picturesque waterfall, scenic hiking and biking trails, and two observation towers that allow those who climb to the top a spectacular view of both the Platte River and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, which is just across the river.

Schramm Park

Location: 15810 Hwy 50, Louisville, NE

Cost: Park Entry Permit is required. Families can explore a geologic display, feed fish in cool water trout ponds, tour the Schramm Education Center (admission charged) and enjoy a picnic on the bluffs.

Wildlife Safari Park

Location: 16406 N. 292 Street, Ashland

Admission Cost.

Open end of March through October. See website for dates.

There are over two miles of hiking trails throughout Wildlife Safari Park. Hike through Wolf Canyon or head over to the lake, visitors are sure to find a trail for all level of hikers to enjoy.

Omaha Area Farmers Markets

Choose from a variety of the best Farmers Markets in the Omaha area, many with special events and kids activities! A perfect opportunity to ”Buy local and eat fresh!”

FARMERS MARKET COUNCIL BLUFFS

Thursdays, May 4 – Sept. (4:30 –7:30 pm)

Opening Day: May 4, 2023

Location: 1st Avenue and Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs, IA.

OMAHA FARMERS MARKET IN THE OLD MARKET

Saturdays, May 6 – Oct. 14 (8 am –12:30 pm)

Opening Day: May 6, 2023

Location: Old Market, 11th St. & Jackson St., Omaha, NE.

VILLAGE POINTE FARMERS MARKET

TBA 2023

Opening Day: TBA

Location: Village Pointe Shopping Center, 168th St. & Dodge St., Omaha, NE.

OMAHA FARMERS MARKET IN AKSARBEN VILLAGE

May 7 to October 15

Opening Day: May 7, 2023

Location: Aksarben Village at 67th St. & Mercy Rd., Omaha, NE.

NIGHT MARKET IN MIDTOWN CROSSING

May 26, July 28 & August 25 (6 – 10 pm)

Opening Day: May 26, 2023

Location: Turner Park, 3110 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.

BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, May 18th (3 pm – 7 pm)

Opening Day: May 18, 2023

Location: Washington Park, 20th St. & Franklin St., Bellevue, NE.

PAPILLION FARMERS MARKET

Wednesdays, May 24th – Aug. 16 (No market on June 14, Papillion Days) (5 – 8 pm)

Opening Day: May 24

Location: City Park, W. Lincoln St., Papillion, NE.

THE GIFFORD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET

Opening Day: June 3, 2023 (5 – 8 p.m.)

Opening Day: June 3, 2023

Location: Gifford Park Business

District – 520 N. 33rd St., Omaha, NE.

THE FLORENCE MILL FARMERS MARKET

Sundays during the summer (June through September)

Location: 9102 N. 30th St.

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF LOCAL FARMS WHERE YOU CAN BUY PRODUCE, MEAT, AND MORE!

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Looking for fun at a variety of Summer Camps in Omaha?

Create, discover, explore, perform, play, and make memories this summer with many Omaha Area Summer Camps!

Summer camps are a great way to keep your kids active, having fun, and learning while school is out of session.

From Art Camps to Specialty Camps and themes for every age and interest, you are sure to find one for your kids.

Be sure to visit the online guide, too, where you can search by Type of Camp, Age of Campers, and Week of Camp!

Browse through this updated guide to find the perfect Summer Camp for your kids!

Featured Listing

100 Bancroft Street Omaha

Exciting adventures await campers 5-12 years old! Lauritzen Gardens is a giant outdoor learning lab, where hands-on experiences in nature and outdoor activities are supplemented with crafts, games, snacks, and in-class lessons. Choose from six full-day camps with fun themes that connect children to nature, build life skills, and foster an appreciation for the environment.

Featured Listing

Two convenient locations: 20th & Farnam and 120th & Center

Spend a Summer in the spotlight at The Rose! Camps for ages 3-18 in drama, dance, musical theater, voice, acting and theater skills! Grow as a performer, learn new skills, expand your creativity and have the time of your life! Enroll TODAY at www.rosetheater.org!