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It’s Friday, Omaha! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Hotel with rooftop bar, overnight at the zoo & aquarium, and St. Patrick’s Day parade + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Ambitious hospitality plans revealed: A new 144-room hotel is planned for Omaha’s Millwork Commons with a restaurant and rooftop bar, from Alley Poyner Macchietto and Curioso, slated to open in late 2027 — read the full story.
Road closures and reopening plans: Omaha’s 16th Street and Aksarben sinkholes near resolution, with repairs expected by the end of April. The 16th Street site drew protests and a lawsuit, and costs remain unknown — get the latest repair updates.
Community generosity on wheels: Christian Brothers Automotive in Millard spent over $20,000 repairing a donated Prius, then gifted it to a 70-year-old Omaha woman, easing her trips to visit her husband in Tabor, Iowa — see how the community helped.
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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💎 Local business spotlight
Make something this week: Ran out of canvas, snapped a brush, or craving a creative reset? At Mangelsen’s, you’ll find aisles of art supplies, an in-house framing and printing crew, and classes that move ideas from “someday” to “done.” Take this as your sign to finally start the piece in your head.
Built-to-last backyard vibes: If your rails wobble or you want a bigger hangout, Deck Bros designs and builds custom wood or composite decks in Omaha, delivering clean, fast, communicative service. They handle permits, construction, and tidy cleanup, so your to-do list shrinks to one line: invite people over.
Seafood night upgrade: When cravings hit for oysters, po’ boys, gumbo, or chowder, Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar brings the coast to town. Share a table, soak up the comfort-food vibes, and turn an ordinary weeknight into something worth toasting.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🦁 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.
🌿 Build Your Own Moss Terrarium @ Lauritzen Gardens | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Trade your doomscrolling for dirt under your nails, and build a moss terrarium with the pros at Moss Hunters. They supply handpicked moss, shells, rocks, and the glass, you supply creativity, reading glasses, and a willingness to get a little dirty. $55, members save, pre-register.
🍽 Sports For Kids 35th Annual Benefit Auction and Dinner @ DC Centre | Saturday (3/14) at 5:30 PM – If you like dressing up, talking sports, and outbidding your neighbor, the 35th annual Sports For Kids dinner at DC Centre delivers. Bid on memorabilia from Mahomes to Taylor Swift, eat well, try the wine pull, and do some good.
🐾 Pet CPR & First Aid @ Pups with a Purpose | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Level up your pet-parent skills with CPR and first aid for cats and dogs at Pups with a Purpose. Certified pros cover choking fixes, wound care, and prevention, so when Baxter eats a sock, you stay calm and actually help; it’s $85, limited spots.
🛍 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].
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Omaha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 51°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain between 7pm and 1am, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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