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Rise and shine, Omaha!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Mammoth roller coaster, overnight at the zoo, and Price Is Right Live + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Omaha protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Big thrills are back: Omaha’s Fun-Plex waterpark will debut Mammoth this summer, a new roller coaster reaching 70 feet and stretching 2,000 feet of track. A limited-time four-ticket pack for $99.99 is available — see the ticket deal.
Celebrating women shaping communities: Bellevue University will host Mexico con M de Mujer, a bilingual event for International Women’s Day, 6-7:30 p.m. at Hitchcock Humanities Auditorium, featuring remarks and a leadership panel — get event details and speakers.
Survey explores amenities and attractions: Omaha Parks is asking residents to help shape the future of the Cryer Pool site near 120th and West Center after announcing in December it would close the historic pool — see how you can weigh in.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Steaming bowl reset: When inbox chaos meets Midwest wind, find relief in Saigon Restaurant with slow-simmered pho, crisp spring rolls, and unfussy rice plates. Perfect for a no-drama dinner or an easy takeout night, delivering comfort that won’t knock you into an accidental couch nap.
Upgrade your stash game: Fabric Bash keeps projects humming with a wall of quilting fabrics, pre-cuts, and useful notions, plus classes, longarm rentals, and sewing machine repair when things act up. Consider it a tidy nudge to finish that WIP… or spark a fresh one.
Craving the classics: Omaha mornings stay grounded with Harold’s Koffee House, serving crispy hash browns, the beloved Susie Special, and a Diner Burger that hits just right when lunch sneaks up. Their homemade donuts and pie still deliver the comfort you remember.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💰 The Price is Right Live! @ Orpheum Theatre | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:30 PM – Think you still know the price of toothpaste without Googling? Price is Right Live brings a celebrity host, classic games, and real prizes, so practice shouting from your seat, hope to get called down, and aim to be closest without going over.
🦁 Overnight at the Zoo & Aquarium @ Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – An overnight at the Omaha Zoo Aquarium means your 10-to-18-year-old gets bragging rights, and you get quiet. They’ll tour the zoo, make ocean-inspired art, watch a movie, and sleep under sharks. It’s free, space is tight, and yes, there are forms.
🌱 Seed Starting 101 @ Mulhall’s | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Winter got you staring at dead planters? Head to Mulhall’s for Seed Starting 101 with Celeste, covering soil, water, light, and decoding seed packets for veggies, annuals, and perennials. Use stuff you already own, raise sturdy seedlings, and be ready for planting season.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ First National Bank | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Take a break from errands and join Omaha’s 148th St. Patrick’s Day Parade with 50 Mile March and Ronco. We’ve got the Camo Commander, a shuttle, and candy. Walk or ruck, wear 50 Mile March shirts, and wave to half the city.
🍓 North Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Florence City Hall | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Craving strawberries that actually taste like strawberries? A Florida truck is swinging by Florence City Hall with sun-ripened berries in 8 lb boxes for $30, plus pecans, and South Dakota honey. First come, first served, cash or card, then bask in your farmstand fantasy.
🛍 Spring Vendor Market @ Jewish Community Center | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – If your spring cleaning included your wallet, good news, entry is free. Swing by JCC Omaha’s Goldstein Venue for a laid-back vendor market, shop local makers and small businesses, catch up with friends and neighbors, and pretend browsing counts as cardio. Vendors, email [email protected].
☘ Shamrock Suncatcher Workshop @ Hot Shops Art Center | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Shamrock suncatcher workshop is teaching you the whole stained glass shebang, from cutting and grinding to copper foil, solder, and a moody black patina. No experience needed, all materials included. Four spots left, so claim one, leave with a showpiece, and outshine your window plants.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Omaha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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