Events
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HIIT with the YMCA
FeaturedGene Leahy MallParticipants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This event will be held on the Downtown Green event lawn.
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Total Body Conditioning with the Downtown YMCA
FeaturedGene Leahy MallJoin the Downtown YMCA for Total Body Conditioning at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall! Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This class will improve participants’ overall fitness, agility, speed and athleticism in the high intensity class. Modifications can be made for all fitness levels but be prepared to push yourself! A consent form is required for participation in the class. You can fill one out online via the link before your class. Once it is filled out you won't have to do it again! Please visit https://metroymca.org/locations/downtown-ymca for more information on the YMCA.
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Community Wellness Walk
FeaturedGene Leahy MallJoin us at Gene Leahy Mall and The RiverFront for a Community Wellness Walk focused on movement, connection, and practical health education. Each walk begins with a short wellness discussion and simple group stretch followed by a 20-30 minute walk through the park. All fitness levels are welcome. Walks start at the Wind Sculpture near 13th St. Come move, learn, and enjoy the community!
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Omaha Walking Tour
FeaturedGene Leahy MallLearn “The Story of Omaha” from its rich Native history to its ambitious future goals. Discover the people, places, and surprising stories that turned a frontier settlement into a thriving Midwestern city. Come walk Omaha’s parks and streets and see the city that’s being built for tomorrow. Join Max, your tour guide, at the Arch in Gene Leahy Mall at 11th and Farnam.
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Hula Hoop with Rachel
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Fall in Love with Friendship Bracelets with Hot Shops
FeaturedLewis & Clark LandingIn this workshop you will learn how to use a cardboard loom to create a friendship bracelet. This easy-to-follow loom technique will be sure to make you fall in love with friendship bracelets. A variety of embroidery floss colors will be provided as well as cardboard and scissors to make the looms. Although this does take a bit of time, everything is easy to transport and would be a great activity to work on whenever you want to keep your hands busy. Before you know it you will have made one of the most fantastic friendship bracelets you have ever seen! Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!
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Flatwater Free Press: Lead Educational Walking Tour
FeaturedGene Leahy MallJoin Flatwater Free Press reporters Chris Bowling and Leah Keinama on Oct. 17 at noon or 2 p.m. for a free guided tour of The RiverFront and discussion of “Buried Truth,” a yearlong project investigating the city’s lead cleanup from Flatwater and ProPublica. The mile-long walk, which will last about an hour, features public art displays including portraits by local artist Watie White as well as photos and reporting from Flatwater Free and ProPublica’s project.
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Get Fit in the Park with Healing Tender Hearts
FeaturedGene Leahy MallGet Fit In the Park with Healing Tender Hearts! Get Fit will help inspire weekly Sunday workouts that focus on cardio, mental health, fitness, with laughter, smiles, and togetherness. This event will take place at the Performance Pavilion in Gene Leahy Mall!
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Total Body Conditioning with the Downtown YMCA
FeaturedGene Leahy MallJoin the Downtown YMCA for Total Body Conditioning at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall! Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This class will improve participants’ overall fitness, agility, speed and athleticism in the high intensity class. Modifications can be made for all fitness levels but be prepared to push yourself! A consent form is required for participation in the class. You can fill one out online via the link before your class. Once it is filled out you won't have to do it again! Please visit https://metroymca.org/locations/downtown-ymca for more information on the YMCA.
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HIIT with the YMCA
FeaturedGene Leahy MallParticipants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This event will be held on the Downtown Green event lawn.
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Total Body Conditioning with the Downtown YMCA
FeaturedGene Leahy MallJoin the Downtown YMCA for Total Body Conditioning at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall! Participants can expect intervals of high intensity cardio and strength training to create a fitness training experience. This class will improve participants’ overall fitness, agility, speed and athleticism in the high intensity class. Modifications can be made for all fitness levels but be prepared to push yourself! A consent form is required for participation in the class. You can fill one out online via the link before your class. Once it is filled out you won't have to do it again! Please visit https://metroymca.org/locations/downtown-ymca for more information on the YMCA.
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Community Wellness Walk
FeaturedGene Leahy MallJoin us at Gene Leahy Mall and The RiverFront for a Community Wellness Walk focused on movement, connection, and practical health education. Each walk begins with a short wellness discussion and simple group stretch followed by a 20-30 minute walk through the park. All fitness levels are welcome. Walks start at the Wind Sculpture near 13th St. Come move, learn, and enjoy the community!