Events
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Learn-to-Ride with Bike Walk Nebraska
FeaturedLewis & Clark LandingLean-to-Ride for adults is for older teens (ages 15+) and adults who have never learned to ride a bicycle or have not been on a bike in a long time. With safe, easy, and efficient curriculum, participants will gain the confidence to master fundamental bike riding skills. In this class, students will learn: - Basic bike riding skills, including, starting, stopping, steering, and balancing. – Safe cycling practices. – How to adjust a bike helmet for appropriate fit. – How to use the Bikeshare system and about the overall benefits of cycling for health, fitness, and transportation. - Bikes and helmets are provided for all participants. – Most participants will leave knowing how to ride a bike without support: if not, they will leave equipped to keep learning independently. – Participants will also gain access to the Heartland Bikeshare System. Register here!
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Sketching Organic Forms with Hot Shops
FeaturedLearn how to block in a scene with watercolor wash, then pop the details with pen work on top. Breathe in, observe your surroundings, find expansion and growth all around you. Learn how to create distance with color, find magic in the patterns of nature. We will be working with pens, liquid watercolor, watercolor pencils, water-based pastels and water brushes. Meet at the Arrival Plaza next to the Discovery Playground!Â
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Game Cart
FeaturedGene Leahy MallStop by to grab a mix of classic lawn games, board games and activities perfect for all ages and group sizes! Enjoy the park and please return the items when you are done. Look for the blue top cart near the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall. Have an idea for a new game we should add? We would love to hear it, please leave your suggestion at the Game Cart!
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Imagination Playground
FeaturedGene Leahy MallImagination Playground – These blue blocks can transform any space into a playground that encourages learning, social development, movement, and fun! Kids can use their imagination to stack, line, and move each block into an endless variety of patterns. Check out the Imagination Playground near the Downtown Green!
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Pilates with Jordan
FeaturedJoin Jordan at the Lakeside Amphitheater in Heartland of America Park for evening Pilates! Please be sure to wear athletic/tennis shoes. Class begins in seated warm up and progresses to standing exercises that challenge stability and balance. Guests will utilize fitness circles and resistance bands to further challenge the small, deep stabilizing muscles of body. Pilates focuses on spinal health and is a mindfulness practice, using intentional breath to connect the mind and body. Unwind from your week and bring in the calmness of the water. Learn how to organize your body through movement with a gentle Pilates practice that will help you shine through your weekend.
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DJ Skate Night
FeaturedHeartland of America ParkDJ Corleone returns to The RiverFront for a fun night of mixed tunes and skating!Â
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Morning Yoga with Lotus House of Yoga
FeaturedGene Leahy MallThis signature Lotus House flow is known the world over. They combine the intelligent sequencing of vinyasa with yoga philosophy, with a phenomenal soundtrack. Find your breath, your flow, and your true self. All levels, all walks of life welcome. Bring a mat, towel or blanket and a water bottle to the Downtown Green event lawn. https://www.lotushouseofyoga.com/
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Art Cart
FeaturedGene Leahy MallSwing by the Art Cart and explore simple drop-in art activities and materials perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you want to sketch, craft or try something new, its an easy way to make something on your own while you are enjoying the space! Find the Art Cart near the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall. Have a suggestion for an activity or material we should add? Leave us a suggestion at the cart, we are always looking for new ways to create!
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Pear Tree Performing Arts Hip Hop Dance Workshops
FeaturedCome dance with Pear Tree! Learn beginning dance routines and fun fitness combos. Fun in the sun for all ages and skill levels. Meet at the 8th Street Pavilion next to the dog park!Â
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Wicked Day at the Skate Ribbon
FeaturedGrab your roller skates and join us at the Skate Ribbon atThe RiverFront for an afternoon of skating to the Wicked soundtrack! Check out the Omaha Performing Arts table for fun activities and giveaways!Â
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Leahy Mall Yacht Club
FeaturedGene Leahy MallBring your remote control boat or just stop by and watch others enjoy the Boat Cove at Gene Leahy Mall. The Boat Cove is located at 10th and Farnam Street under the bridge area.
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Boat Cart
FeaturedGene Leahy MallThe RiverFront Boat Cart is here! The Boat Cart provides free remote controlled boats for everyone to enjoy. Adults and kids are invited to check out a boat to use in our boat cove, then return it once they are done using it. The Boat Cart will be located by the Boat Cove!