If you’re staying in Omaha over the summer, there are a lot of fun things you can do. Here’s a list of the top 10 things to do this summer.
1. College World Series
This is an obvious choice that brings the final 8 teams to Omaha to compete for first place. This year CWS will be taking place from June 17-29. To purchase tickets and for more information visit http://www.cwsomaha.com
2. Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is held in the Old Market and Aksarben Village. The Farmers Market in the Old Market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until October 15. The Farmers Market at Aksarben Village will be open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 16.
You can use your debit or credit card to buy tokens at the information desk, but there is a $1 transaction fee for each token you buy. Tokens are sold in $5 increments.
If you choose to pay in cash, bring smaller bills as it makes it easier for the vendors to make change for you and other customers.
For more information visit http://www.omahafarmersmarket.com
3. Monday Night Movies
Every Monday night from June 6 – July 25, there will be a free showing of a movie at Turner Park in Midtown Crossing. Turner Park opens at 5 p.m. for seating. Movies will begin at sunset. Here’s the movie lineup:
June 6: Inside Out (PG)
June 13: Top Gun (PG)
June 20: Film Streams Feature: Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times (G)
June 27: A League of Their Own (PG)
July 11: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13)
July 18: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
July 25: Pitch Perfect 2 (PG-13)
4. Gene Leahy Mall
The main attractions here are two big slides. Bring a piece of wax paper or a paper bag to slide down on. It’s guaranteed fun for all ages.
5. Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
At the risk of beating a dead horse, I’m going to add this location to the list. It’s a long walk, but you can take a picture of yourself in two states at once. It’s not anything terribly special, but it’s still fun to take the picture and say that you’ve done it.
6. 19th Annual Taste of Omaha
The Annual Taste of Omaha will be held at the Heartland of America Lewis and Clark Landing from June 3-5. The outdoor food festival is free to attend.
For more information visit http://www.showofficeonline.com/TASTEHOMEPAGE.html
7. Olympic Swim Trials
The 2016 Olympic Team Swim Trials will be held at the Century Link from June 26-July 3. The preliminary round starts at 10 a.m.
For more information about the trials and ticketing information visit http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx
8. “The Pool” Interactive Light and Color Experience
The Pool is an environment of giant circles that create different patterns of colors through interaction. Since 2012 alone, The Pool has traveled to over 30 installations worldwide.
The Pool will be on display from June 24-July 3. It will be available to guests from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The pads will be fully lit each night from 7-11 p.m.
For more information visit http://www.midtowncrossing.com/events/the-pool-interactive-light-color-exhibit/
9. Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirate and Treasure
This exhibit showcases Odyssey Marine Exploration's world-class archaeological work in the deep ocean. Visitors will go on a voyage through more than 2,000 years of seafaring history and view over 500 authentic shipwreck artifacts.
For more information visit http://www.visitomaha.com/event/odyessys-shipwreck!-pirate-and-treasure/22156/
10. Henry Doorly Zoo
The Omaha Zoo is the No. 1 zoo in the country and in the world. It is currently under construction, and will feature African Grasslands. This is set to open in the fall.
For zoo hours and entry fees visit http://www.omahazoo.com
