Omaha Area Family Fun Guide - Fall 2021

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WELCOME! It is hard to believe Fall is almost here! Changing colors, cool evenings, falling leaves, all things apple, outdoor activities … it’s easy to understand how it is a favorite season for many!

We are very excited to bring you the 2021 Fall Issue of our Omaha Area Family Fun Guide with a fresh new look!

Our newly updated, seasonal magazine is another way we can help you easily plan fun family outings, find activities for your kids, and experience things to do that are right here in our community.

Enjoy the excitement of Pumpkin Patches, bonfires, and hayrack rides.

Explore the outdoors at Arbor Day Farm. Visit an Orchard for some apple picking. Go on a hike to enjoy the beautiful Fall colors.

Looking for a little getaway? Check out our Road Trip Guide full of ideas for family fun.

Fall is also a delightful time for favorite foods, including Apple Cider Donuts, Pumpkin Pies, and delicious soups. Check out our Donut Guide for some new places to try!

Let’s get out and enjoy this Fall Season!

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FEATURED: The Rose Theater EVENT SPOTLIGHT: MCC Powwow

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2021 Pumpkin Patch Guide

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2021 Apple Orchard Guide

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Just for Kids: Fall Word Search

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2021 Donut Shop Guide

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2021 Kids Program and Birthday Party Guides

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Rediscover the Magic!

Rediscover the magic of live theater the entire family will love during the 2021-22 season at The Rose!

Sept 10 - Oct 10, 2021

Corduroy Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2021

Rock your kids’ world with Disney’s Descendants and your whole family will be “chillin’ like a villain!”

Introduce young children to the theater with a memorable mainstage experience with Corduroy.

Share an empowering message about being yourself with Giraffes Can’t Dance or the power of dreams with the world premiere of Carmela Full of Wishes.

Dec 3 -19, 2021

And, of course, get set for an entertaining evening for the entire family at the world’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music!

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June 3-19, 2022

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THE ROSE THEATER INVITES FAMILIES TO REDISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATER IN 2021 (OMAHA, NE) After a whirlwind year, The Rose Theater invites families to rediscover the magic of live theater during the 202122 season. The Rose’s upcoming season features several new productions mixed with familiar favorites.

The season kicks off with the premium event, Disney’s Descendants, a stage adaptation of the popular Disney Channel hit that follows the antics of the offspring of classic fairy tale characters. Tickets for Descendants are available now and selling fast.

The first member show of the season is Corduroy, a fun romp with a loveable teddy bear looking for his lost button. Featuring innovative puppetry, Corduroy promises endear the hearts of all.

It’s a Wonderful Life returns to The Rose stage. The show was the very first production staged by the Omaha Theater Company at the Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center.

Two world premieres, Carmela Full of Wishes and Giraffes Can’t Dance, will complete the membership season.

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The world’s favorite musical, The Sound of Music, closes The Rose’s 2021-22 season, bringing together generations of families to enjoy this beloved production.

The complete 2021-22 season includes: MEMBER SHOWS:

PREMIUM SHOWS:

Corduroy!

(Oct. 29 - Nov. 14, 2021)

Disney’s Descendants (Sept. 10 - Oct. 10. 2021)

It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec. 3 - 19, 2021)

The Sound of Music (June 3 19, 2022)

Carmela Full of Wishes (Jan. 28 - Feb. 13, 2022) Giraffes Can’t Dance (Apr. 8 - May 1, 2022) The Rose remains dedicated to its mission of inspiring young people and their families to discover the magic of theater, to find their voices and enrich their communities. Central to this mission has always been the understanding that theater has the power to transform the community by helping audiences better understand a variety of viewpoints and building empathy for others.

Four of The Rose’s mainstage shows are free with Rose membership ($95) or $20 per ticket for non-members. Tickets to premium shows are $27 main floor, $22 balcony. Rose members receive discounted tickets to premium events.

Visit www.rosetheater.org for more information.

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30th anniversary Fort Omaha Virtual Intertribal Powwow Theme: Survivance Saturday, Sept. 25 1-5 p.m.

REIGNING PRINCESS Sophia Ford

Nazhanaykwe Bad River Band of Ojibwe People

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Visit mccneb.edu/powwow for details.

Contact powwow@mccneb.edu or 531-622-2253 with questions.

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30TH ANNIVERSARY FORT OMAHA VIRTUAL INTERTRIBAL POWWOW Date: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 Time: 1-5 pm FREE and Open to the Public Join in the 30th anniversary Fort Omaha Virtual Intertribal Powwow. The powwow will be held virtually on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m. Visit mccneb.edu/powwow for more information.

Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.

Watch for website updates on the virtual event.

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2021 OMAHA AREA PUMPKIN PATCH GUIDE

Our 2021 Omaha Area Pumpkin Patch Guide is here!

Discover the Best Pumpkin Patches near Omaha, and find where you can pick pumpkins, explore corn mazes, and go on hayrides near you!

ARBOR DAY FARM

2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE With 260 acres, Arbor Day Farm is a top spot for fall fun.

Experience the one-of-a-kind Treetop Village, pick apples and pumpkins, explore the farm, and enjoy fall treats including caramel apples, fresh-pressed cider, apple pie & more. Purchase tickets in advance at arbordayfarm. org. Read more about our recent visit here!

MARTIN’S HILLSIDE ORCHARD

2024 Ashland Rd, Ceresco, NE Martin’s is the place to pick your own apples each fall.

Lots of fun kid’s activities with wagon rides on the weekends. Caramel apples, cider slush, and a pumpkin patch, too. Simply, the best little orchard around!

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NELSON PRODUCE FARM

10505 N 234th St, Valley, NE Explore our slides, hayrack ride, pumpkin patch, stuff a scarecrow, tricycles, bale jumping, tire pile, mud kitchen, giant hay stack, pony rides, barrel train, barnyard and u-pick vegetables. Stop at Pam’s kitchen with fresh apple cider donuts and slushees, Mac n Cheese, hot beef sundae, pumpkin treats, and more! Fill a wheelbarrow full of pumpkins and gourds.

Read more about our recent visit here!

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE AT CAMP FONTANELLE

9677 County Road 3, Fontanelle, NE Something for everyone and well worth the drive! It is a place like no other! Zipline, corn maze, pumpkin patch, Petting Barn, Barrel Train, Pedal Karts, Laser tag, special events and more! Check us out this fall as we create, for you, a Kingdom Quest! Play laser tag in the dragon and find your way in the maze, through the castle, as the prince protects the princess.

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT AREA PUMPKIN PATCHES HERE! FAMILYFUNINOMAHA.COM/OMAHA-AREA-PUMPKIN-PATCHES/

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Find an Interactive Map of Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards here!

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Create one-of-a-kind fall memories at Arbor Day Farm. Explore Treetop Village®, go apple and pumpkin picking, sip fresh-pressed cider, enjoy an apple donut, and more. Activities run Sept.–Oct. Find event details and purchase tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.org.

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2021 OMAHA AREA APPLE ORCHARD GUIDE Apple picking in Omaha is a favorite Fall tradition.

Choose from a variety of apple orchards in the Omaha area! Some of the apple orchards only offer apple picking, while others have fall festivals with many other activities in addition to pick-your-own apples.

ARBOR DAY FARM 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE With 260 acres, Arbor Day Farm is a top spot for fall fun. Experience the one-of-a-kind Treetop Village, pick apples and pumpkins, explore the farm, and enjoy fall treats including caramel apples, fresh-pressed cider, apple pie & more.

Purchase tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.org.

Read more about our recent visit here!

MARTIN’S HILLSIDE ORCHARD 2024 Ashland Rd, Ceresco, NE Martin’s is the place to pick your own apples each fall. Lots of fun kid’s activities with wagon rides on the weekends. Caramel apples, cider slush, and a pumpkin patch, too. Simply, the best little orchard around!

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT AREA APPLE ORCHARDS HERE! FAMILYFUNINOMAHA.COM/OMAHA-AREA-APPLE-ORCHARDS/

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BEST DONUT SHOPS IN OMAHA Discover the best Donut Shops around Omaha!

SPUDNUTZ 920 N 204th Ave, Elkhorn, NE A 75-year-old tradition is now open in Elkhorn! Come out to our store with the traditional potato flour recipe that made the donut famous.

SQUARE DONUT 15825 W. Maple Rd. Omaha, NE Square Donut is your local artisan donut bakery. Family owned and operated. Fresh, scratch donuts every day! Open Tuesdays through Sundays, 6am to 1pm or until sold out. Taste the difference! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or our website.

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES & KIDS PROGRAMS IN OMAHA

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GREAT FOR: BIRTHDAY PARTIES SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES SUMMER CAMP SCOUT TROOPS PRESCHOOLS & MORE ing & birthday rental company.

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PINK & PLAID SLEEPOVER PARTIES is the ultimate party, sleepover, glamping & birthday rental company.

We do it ALL! We create, deliver, stage and style, and then return the next day to collect. All you have to do is tell us your vision and then we begin to build the perfect party or sleepover!

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BIRTHDAY PARTY GUIDE

Do you have a birthday coming up in your family?

Find a variety of options for FUN birthday party places in Omaha!

Be sure to visit the online guide, too, where you can search by Type of Parties and Services Offered or Age Range!

Browse through this guide to find the perfect Birthday Party for your child!

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HOPP’S ART HOUSE What does an in-person Hopp’s Art birthday party look like? Hopp’s Art House brings the art to you!

The birthday child picks the painting for the party.

Step-by-step instruction from a teacher and personalized attention for each child. Set up and clean up provided. Each child will go home with an original painting. $180 for up to 10 children. $18 for each additional child.

INFINITE LOOP VR 9825 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE Amazingly fun birthday parties starting at $165.

Dozens of multiplayer games for kids to play together. A party room for cake and presents. We make it easy for parents and so fun for the kids!

LAURITZEN GARDENS 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE Celebrate your child’s birthday with a naturethemed party at Lauritzen Gardens! A party at the garden is a unique and fun environment to have a party for children ages five to 12. Choose from various garden themes: Garden, Flowers, Bugs, Trains, Butterflies.

OMAHA VIRTUAL REALITY Multiple Locations

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Interactive parties for kids ages 8+ with a multitude of experiences to choose from. Fun to play or fun to watch, it’s truly a party the whole family can enjoy! Food/drinks allowed. Multiple locations to choose from.

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PINK & PLAID SLEEPOVER PARTIES Pink & Plaid Sleepover Parties is the ultimate party, sleepover, glamping & birthday party rental company. We do it ALL! We create, deliver, stage and style, and then return the next day to collect.

All you have to do is choose a theme and then we begin to build the perfect sleepover or party!

SIGN DREAMERS OF THE HEARTLAND Sign Dreamers of the Heartland is a premier yard greeting rental service that adds excitement to the moments that matter! We offer high quality, gorgeous yard sign greetings with fun messaging using words & graphics for any occasion. We design, deliver, install and take down to multiple locations throughout the Omaha Metro, eastern Nebraska, Council Bluffs & western Iowa!

SPORTS FIRST 3605 S 149th Street, Omaha, NE Sports First offers sports and nerf themed parties.

Battle your friends with over 1000 bullets as we turn our turf field into a Nerf Battle Bunkr with inflatable nerf brand barriers. Compete with our floating targets!

Or play dodgeball, soccer, whiffle ball, football on our turf with your friends or a combination of nerf and sports! Attendant, tables and chairs provided.

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Wildlife Encounters offers a one-of-a-kind entertaining and educational birthday party for your child. Animal ambassadors visit your location for an exciting and educational show.

Meet a kangaroo, alligator, snake, armadillo, parrot, hedgehog and many more animals! Featured on Animal Planet, YouTube & More. *Please see updated animal list on website.

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KIDS CLASSES & PROGRAMS GUIDE

Find a variety of options for Kids Classes and Programs in the Omaha Area including Art, Dance, Music, Sports, Specialty Classes, Swimming Lessons, and much more!

Be sure to visit the online guide, too, where you can search by Type of Classes and Programs Offered, Age Range, or Season!

Browse through this guide to find the perfect Class or Program for your child!

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AMAZING ATHLETES OF GREATER OMAHA Multiple Locations Amazing Athletes is an educational sports and fitness program that teaches the fundamentals of 10 different sports, while focusing on 7 key motor skills, health and nutrition.. We have 3 different program options: Amazing Tots ( ages 18 months2.5yrs old) Amazing Athletes ( ages 3-6yrs old) and Amazing Athletes PE ( school age program). Class offerings year round!

BLOOM DANCE STUDIO Two Locations: West Omaha & Elkhorn PARENTS! Are you looking for an activity for your child that is positive, safe, and encourages development? Join us for dance at Bloom!

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Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Acro, Musical Theater + more!

Join us at Bloom where we help create CREATIVE, CONFIDENT and COURAGEOUS children as they grow in their passion for dance!

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BT SWIM AND DIVE SCHOOL 400 Happy Hollow Blvd, Omaha, NE BT Swim and Dive School offers many group and individual lessons to choose from. We offer: •

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CHERRIE ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DANCE Multiple Locations At Cherrie Anderson School of Music & Dance, we believe in all things dance, fun and sparkles!

We strive to bring your dancer the best possible experience while working to grow their skills and passion for dance and music.

We offer styles in ballet, tap, jazz & hip hop! We offer classes for ages 2 and up in Omaha & Bellevue and we accept new enrollment year round.

MATHNASIUM OF PAPILLION Multiple Locations When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. Our formula for teaching kids math, the Mathnasium Method™ has transformed the way kids learn math for over a decade across 1,000+ centers in the US and Canada. We teach kids math in a way that works for them!

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WHO WE ARE Educational Sports Programs empowering children to develop personal confidence and inspire active futures.

Christina Trindle

402.660.7886

ctrindle@amazingathletes.com

AmazingAthletes.com/greateromaha

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GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA Multiple Locations Fun with friends, new adventures, and making a difference. That’s Girl Scouts! Right now, Girl Scouts are learning about robots, hiking, dancing, painting murals, feeding the hungry, and changing the world.

If you can dream it, we’ll help you do it. You’re invited to join a troop or group, or participate as an individual girl member. Multiple locations. Join today!

LAURITZEN GARDENS 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE Engaging nature-based group and individual learning experiences for children ages 3+ and creative family workshops too! Using our 100 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens as a classroom, you’ll dig, smell, touch, wander, wonder, observe, and create, while you cultivate an appreciation for the natural world and have fun! Programs are held year-round. Come grow with us!

MCGUIGAN ARTS ACADEMY 8708 Countryside Plaza, Omaha, NE Our collaborative approach to theatre, art and music education creates an extraordinary space to explore creativity in bold, new ways! We offer year-round classes and camps from piano, violin, voice and guitar lessons to improv, scene study, painting and drawing classes. Our studio, located in Countryside Village is all about the freedom and confidence of creating!

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NEBRASKA DANCE Multiple Locations Dance classes for children ages 18 months and up at two locations, recreational to competitive level.

Nebraska Dance believes each child is created uniquely- with God-given temperaments, strengths and attributes. It is our honor to invest in your child’s dance education and see them develop into amazing, confident individuals with love and passion for all that they do!

OMAHA DANCE CENTER 18206 Wright St, Omaha, NE Omaha Dance Center offers classes for beginning or experienced dancers ages 2.5 to 18 in Creative Movement, Classical and Contemporary Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Offering affordable quarterly tuition with low dance recital fees and modest costumes. Professional instruction with classes offered every day: daytimes, evenings, weekends.

OMAHA VIRTUAL REALITY 14450 Eagle Run Dr #250, Omaha, NE Fully interactive experiences for kids (and their parents)! Single and multi-player options available.

Kids Happy Hour and Summer Camp programs available.

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Becoming your best self. That’s Girl Scouts.

Fun with friends, new adventures, and making a difference. You’re ready to go, and Girl Scouts is ready for you.

Right now, Girl Scouts are learning about robots, hiking, dancing, painting murals, feeding the hungry, and changing the world. If you can dream it, we’ll help you do it.

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SING OMAHA Multiple Locations Sing Omaha Studios offers private voice, piano, guitar, bass, and drum lessons. We will soon be offering students the opportunity to join forces with other players to form bands via Sing Omaha Rocks.

Sing Omaha Choirs provides premiere choral instruction for singers of all ages at affordable prices and convenient locations, we also offer infant and preschool music classes.

SMITTY’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2410 S 140th Circle, Omaha, NE Positive, Quality, and Creative Dance, Aerial Silks, and Acro classes for kids ages 3+. Drop-in sessions and classes for adults too!!

Classes Offered: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Aerial Silks, Acro, Broadway, Contemporary, Kinder Combo, Stretch/Conditioning, Leaps and Turns!!

Recreational, Competitive and Summer Programs available!! Join our dance family today!!

SOCCER SHOTS OMAHA Multiple Locations Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development for children ages 2-8.

Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication. We have Multiple Locations in Omaha by age.

SPORTS FIRST Multiple Locations Sports first offers recreational sports leagues for ages 3 and up. Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, T-Ball/Coach Pitch as well as Dodgeball and Adult 3v3 tournaments. Professional Coaches, Fun Curriculum, Low Pressure Environment!

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SPROUTING SPORTS Multiple Locations Our programs focus on the fundamentals of various sports in a fun, non-competitive environment! Our goal is to not only teach the fundamentals, but also develop key skills important for proper child growth and development. Skills like communication, critical thinking, listening, and more! We cater to ages 20 months-9 years old with 3 locations throughout Omaha/Papillion!

THE ROSE THEATER Multiple Locations Whether your child is taking their first steps onto the stage or has already landed a leading role, Rose Theater classes encourage creativity & imagination. From drama, musical theater, dance, voice and more - classes at The Rose give young people the confidence and skills to succeed on stage and in life.

THE WONDER NOOK 10806 Prairie Hills Drive, Omaha, NE A unique space offering fun and educational experiences for kids of all ages! We offer parent/ child classes, play group, birthday parties, part-time preschool, and so much more! Enjoy little chefs, play pals, nature detectives - just to name a few.

FIND A VARIETY OF BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND KIDS CLASSES WHERE YOU CAN SEARCH BY TYPE AND AGE GROUP!

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It’s more than a getaway.

It’s where the follow you home.

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All across Arbor Day Farm, you’ll find the makings for the perfect road trip. Explore 260 acres with an outdoor hike, play in the trees at the Tree Adventure, pick apples and pumpkins in the fall — you can even spend the night at Lied Lodge.

Learn more and purchase tickets at arbordayfarm.org.

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Nebraska City, NE 800-546-5433 arbordayfarm.org

ROAD TRIP GUIDE

Looking for a little getaway with your family?

Choose from a variety of Road Trip ideas that are not too far from Omaha. Explore a new destination, go on an adventure, and create new memories with your family!

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COLUMBUS, NE Looking for family fun? Well, look no further! Visit, play, eat and stay in Columbus and Platte County.

VISIT a handful of our historical monuments, and picnic areas.

PLAY at one of our numerous parks or shop our historic downtown boutiques.

EAT at one of our “Only in Platte County” restaurants/food trucks or sports bars STAY at our local campgrounds, wander our recreation trails and enjoy breathtaking views at the lakes.

Centrally located between Lincoln, Grand Island and Omaha, we are excited to welcome you to Platte County and the Columbus Area! Come check out all we have to offer.

http://www.visitcolumbusne.com/

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LIED LODGE AND ARBOR DAY FARM, NEBRASKA CITY, NE It’s more than a getaway. It’s the memories that follow you home.

Play in the trees on the one-of-a-kind Treetop Village®, hike wooded trails, explore a historic mansion, sip apple cider, pick apples in the fall, and more! Round out your adventure with an overnight stay at Lied Lodge and a splash in the expansive indoor pool.

Located less than an hour’s drive from Omaha and Lincoln.

Plan your excursion today at arbordayfarm.org.

FOR MORE FUN FAMILY VACATION IDEAS, VISIT OUR ROAD TRIP GUIDE AT FAMILYFUNINOMAHA.COM/ROAD-TRIP-GUIDE

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Visit COLUMBUS Experience Your Something GOOD!

402-276-3606 www.VisitColumbusNe.com

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