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Happy weekend, Omaha!
In today’s happening-today edition: Bockfest with goats, a St. Patrick’s Day parade, a pro volleyball showdown, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Bridging the adult services gap: The annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities supports adults in Omaha, funding recreational therapy and Monroe-Meyer cooking and swim clubs, with four monthly cooking nights now serving about 40 participants — see how programs expanded.
Legacy etched in stone: Papillion’s Veterans Park added a 10th honor wall earlier this month, recognizing Sarpy County service members. Those with S.P.M.A. ties can add their names and purchase plaques for loved ones — get all the details.
Strategic hospitality expansion: Council Bluffs’ Courtyard by Marriott was acquired by Kinseth Hospitality Companies, with operations continuing under Marriott. A smooth transition and steady updates are planned for Omaha travelers — read the full story.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth planning for: Block 16 makes potatoes a weekly event, from Duck Duck Goose Fries with confit and gooseberry gastrique to legit poutine and spicy Dragon Fries crowned with curds. Plan a fry run that doubles as dinner, and let the salad wait in the crisper.
Glow goals, unlocked: Considering Botox, fillers, or Morpheus RF microneedling? Omaha Med Spa keeps it simple with clear explanations, easy online scheduling, and a personalized plan. Expect pressure-free visits and subtle results that look like you, just fresher… the kind friends notice but can’t quite place.
Throw by the lake: Lighthouse Disc Golf Course delivers 18 holes through wooded fairways, real elevation, and that ‘did you see the water skip?’ vibe. A scenic workout in Omaha, ideal for a quick after-work loop or a weekend run with your crew.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌱 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.
🍺 Bockfest @ Rathskeller Bier Haus | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Clear your calendar and dust off your stein for Bockfest at the Rathskeller. Expect live music, bold bocks, hammerschlagen to humble your ego, bierstacheln to caramelize things nicely, and the famous goats, because of course. Good bier, good mischief, classic Rathskeller.
🍓 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.
🏐 Omaha Supernovas v Indy Ignite @ CHI Health Center | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Back the home team as the Omaha Supernovas face Indy Ignite in a pro volleyball showdown with more heat than July on Dodge. Big serves, quick rallies, and just enough drama to justify a second beer, a high five, and a bedtime slightly past reasonable.
🛍 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].
🏒 2026 Guns & Hoses Hockey Challenge @ Baxter Arena | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Red vs. blue hits the ice as local firefighters and police face off for charity, more bragging rights than body checks. You get lively hockey, a Kids Zone with shiny trucks, and themed drinks, all for $16, and call Baxter Arena to skip extra fees.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Omaha report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 62°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. Southeast wind 7 to 15 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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Tomorrow – High: 47°F – Low: 8°F – Precip: 74%
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then rain and snow showers likely between 7am and 1pm, then snow showers likely and areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 9 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Later: Snow showers likely and areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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