CHECK OUT KAWAII SUSHI & DRINKS FOR DELICIOUS ASIAN FUSION FAVORITES
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Kawaii Sushi & Drinks is where vibrant Asian Fusion flavors meet playful charm and creative innovation! Inspired by the need for authentic boba tea and imaginative sushi in Omaha, Kawaii brings a fresh twist to the dining scene. Their goal is to blend traditional tastes with modern flair straight from NYC. Whether you’re craving bold sushi rolls, refreshing boba tea, or an array of unique flavors, Kawaii offers an unforgettable culinary adventure. Plus, they also offer delivery and takeout for when you’re on the go!
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At Kawaii Sushi & Drink, you can choose from a great variety of Asian Fusion eats like Poke Bento, Taco Sushi, Fukudai Sushi, and starter salads like the Pineapple Shrimp, Avocado Crab Stick, or Lemon Shredded Chicken! For drinks they have delicious boba teas, brown sugar drinks, green teas, and smoothies.
During our visit, we had Eel Bento, a variety of tacos: Octopus seaweed, Eel avocado, Crab stick corn, Mango tuna, Shrimp crab steak, and Salmon avocado. We also tried out some items from their pouch series: the Kimchi Chicken and the beef. For dessert we had the purple rice yogurt and pumpkin sago.
LOCATION & HOURS
Kawaii Sushi and Drinks is located at 14505 West Maple Road, Suite #104 and they are open Monday to Thursday 11am-8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-8pm!
CHECK OUT The Tipsy Pig'S HOLIDAY POPUP AND THEIR UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 20TH
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The Tipsy Pig is a go-to cocktail bar in Omaha that offers a fun and clean atmosphere that makes for the perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a classic Old Fashioned, Martini, or just a glass of wine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while relaxing with friends. They also have a great happy hour and a spacious patio to enjoy during the nicer months! Along with the craft drinks we all know and love, the menu features seasonal specialties, adding fresh twists to your favorite drinks throughout the year. Now, Tipsy Pig is offering a holiday popup and a Christmas Party to celebrate the season!
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This holiday season, Tipsy Pig is bringing festive cheer to your glass with a special holiday-themed popup! Sip on holiday creations like the Mrs. Claus Cocktail, Rudolph, White Christmas Mojito and Elf’s Eggnog! When we checked it out, we had the Very Mery Ornamentini, Pepperminti, and the S’mores Martini!
As the weather gets colder, they also are offering cozy coffee drinks like Baileys and Coffee, Irish Coffee, RumChata Hot Chocolate, and a classic Hot Toddy. Whether you're celebrating with friends or just soaking in the holiday vibes, these seasonal drinks are the perfect way to toast to the most wonderful time of the year!
UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY
Don’t forget to bring out your favorite ugly Christmas sweater on Friday, December 20th for Tipsy Pig’s Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at 9pm! There will be drink specials, the holiday menu, a live DJ through 12am, and of course an Ugly Sweater contest!
WHEN & WHERE
Check out Tipsy Pig’s Holiday Popup from now until the first week of January! They are located at 1150 Sterling Ridge Drive and are open Monday to Thursday 2pm-2am, Friday and Saturday 12pm-2am, and Sunday 12pm-9pm!
THE OMAHA RIVERFRONT’S ICE SKATING RIBBON IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON
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The ice-skating ribbon at the Riverfront is back for the season! Located at the corner of 8th and Farnam Street, in the Heartland of America Park, the Skate Ribbon offers year-round seasonal skating options for the community. It is completely open and free to anyone bringing their own skates, but you may also rent affordable skates to get in on the fun! Overlooking the gorgeous riverfront, the scenery mixed with the fun of ice skating is a great way to spend a wintery weekend with friends or for a great date night idea!
SKATE RENTALS
Ice skating is open and free to anyone who brings their own equipment, but skating rentals are also available! A skate waiver, which can be accessed on the Omaha Riverfront’s website, will need to be filled out for every visitor. Make sure to check in at the Skate Kiosk prior to entering the Skate Ribbon to verify the skate waiver has been completed.
If you would like to purchase rental skates, adult skates have a $5 fee while children 12 and under can rent skates for $4. Ice skating at the Skate Ribbon is based on a reservation system. Skate rentals and general admission are for 50 minutes of skating time, which begins at the time of check-in. To reserve ice skating time, to fill out the skate waiver, and/or to rent skate, you can visit theriverfrontomaha.com!
LOCATION & HOURS
The Riverfront Skating Ribbon is open Mondays through Thursdays from 4pm to 9pm, Fridays from 2pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 11am to 10pm, and Sundays from 11am to 9pm! Holiday hours will vary. You can find the Skating Ribbon on the corner of 8th and Farnam in the Heartland of America Park!
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THE OMAHA RIVERFRONT’S ICE SKATING RIBBON IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON
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The ice-skating ribbon at the Riverfront is back for the season! Located at the corner of 8th and Farnam Street, in the Heartland of America Park, the Skate Ribbon offers year-round seasonal skating options for the community. It is completely open and free to anyone bringing their own skates, but you may also rent affordable skates to get in on the fun! Overlooking the gorgeous riverfront, the scenery mixed with the fun of ice skating is a great way to spend a wintery weekend with friends or for a great date night idea!
SKATE RENTALS
Ice skating is open and free to anyone who brings their own equipment, but skating rentals are also available! A skate waiver, which can be accessed on the Omaha Riverfront’s website, will need to be filled out for every visitor. Make sure to check in at the Skate Kiosk prior to entering the Skate Ribbon to verify the skate waiver has been completed.
If you would like to purchase rental skates, adult skates have a $5 fee while children 12 and under can rent skates for $4. Ice skating at the Skate Ribbon is based on a reservation system. Skate rentals and general admission are for 50 minutes of skating time, which begins at the time of check-in. To reserve ice skating time, to fill out the skate waiver, and/or to rent skate, you can visit theriverfrontomaha.com!
LOCATION & HOURS
The Riverfront Skating Ribbon is open Mondays through Thursdays from 4pm to 9pm, Fridays from 2pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 11am to 10pm, and Sundays from 11am to 9pm! Holiday hours will vary. You can find the Skating Ribbon on the corner of 8th and Farnam in the Heartland of America Park!
ENJOY DELICIOUS MODERN ITALIAN FOOD AT Via Farina'S NEWEST LOCATION IN REGENCY LANDING
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This past fall, Via Farina opened their second location in Regency Landing in the corner bay right next to Twisted Cork! Via Farina is an Italian restaurant known for its modern approach to classic Italian food, where they serve carefully crafted pizzas and pastas. They are open 7 days a week, featuring a vast seasonal menu, an extensive wine list, cocktails and taps. The new location features a “pasta lab” where all pasta is made behind a glass display, as well as a cocktail bar and a charcuterie island with portions cut to order.
They also offer bookings for your private events as well as catering services. So if you love a good, fresh Italian dish, this is the spot for you! 🤤
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Via Farina prides themselves in sourcing local farm ingredients, which shows in the freshness and flavor of each dish. Their menu has a massive variety of Italian foods, from mouthwatering appetizers like the BYOB (build your own bruschetta), to pastas, breads, and a huge selection of pizzas. Via Farina’s wood-fired oven is the centerpiece to their signature sour dough Neapolitan style pizzas. All pasta and breads are made in-house daily and to order.
When we visited their new location, we tried out the Truffle Frites, Charcuterie Board, Wood Roasted Long stem Artichokes and a Fratello Pizza. For drinks, we had their classic Aperol Spritz and an Espresso Martini!
LOCATION & HOURS
Via Farina now has two locations:
🍕 Little Italy: 1108 South 10th Street
Hours: Monday to Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sundays 2pm-9pm!
🍝 Regency Landing: 10730 Pacific Street
Hours: Monday 4pm-9pm, Tuesday to Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm, and Sunday 2pm-9pm!
CHECK OUT OMAHA’S NEWEST DESTINATION FOR PREMIUM BUBBLE TEAS, CREAMY MILKSHAKES, AND OTHER DELICIOUS TREATS
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Whether you’re a bubble tea fanatic or a first timer, BobaFi is your new go-to spot for the sweet drinks, having opened just two months ago! The franchise is based out of California, and this is their first location in Nebraska. They have something for everyone, serving up famous boba milk teas, hot and cold drinks, acai bowls, creamy milkshakes and even rolled ice cream. Known for their focus on quality and customization, BobaFi is all about creating a 100% natural, 100% custom, and 100% yours experience with the tastiest of treats!
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BobaFi’s menu offers a variety of drinks and treats to try. They have tons of refreshing drinks including their specialty milk teas with and without boba, slushies, smoothies, milk shakes, lemonades and more. Not to mention, they have rolled ice cream flavors like coffee, banana nutella, and cookies n cream. If you’re in the mood for a savory snack, they also have chicken bites and fries that pair great with the sweet drinks.
When we visited, we had to try out their Boba of course! We had the Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Thai Milk Tea, and Matcha Milk Tea all with boba. We also tried out their Mangonada Slushie and the Cookies n Cream rolled ice cream!
LOCATION & HOURS
Boba Fi is located in West Omaha at 3838 North 168th Street Suite #104 and are open daily from 11am-9pm!
EXPERIENCE NATURE IN A FESTIVE NEW LIGHT AT Lauritzen Gardens WITH BRIGHT NIGHTS AND FAMILY FUN NIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
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Grab your festive vibes and head over to Lauritzen Gardens for their annual Bright Nights event! This enchanting experience features illuminated indoor gardens, stunning holiday displays and activities for the whole family. It’s a perfect blend of botanical beauty, festive fun, and nostalgic charm, and you don't want to miss out!
ACTIVITIES
Every day, you can enjoy garden trains, fun patio games, and cozy fire pits. Select evenings offer even more, including face painting, visits with Santa, and themed Family Fun Nights. From crafts and live entertainment to S’mores by the fire, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to check the schedule on their website for special nights featuring magicians, animal encounters, and more! Face painting and Santa are only on select evenings, but general games and trains and fire pits are every day!
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
These themed evenings add even more excitement to Bright Nights! Activities run from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and include face painting, crafts, live performances, and more.
🎅 Santa Stops Here // December 1, 6-8, and 11-23
🎵 Merry Music and Art // December 27th
🚂 Holiday Express // December 8th
🐾 Wild About Animals // December 11th and 12th
✨ Magic of the Season // December 17th and 18th
🎠 Winter Carnival // December 30th and 31st
TICKETS
With 31 dates to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 17 nights with Santa, and 5 nights full of holiday cheers, Bright Nights brings festive fun for everyone! Daytime tickets are available from 9am to 3pm (last entry at 2 pm). Prices vary by date and tickets can be purchased online lauritzengardens.org/bright!
WHEN & WHERE
Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens runs on select dates: December 1, 4-8, 11-23, and 26-31. Operating hours are 4:30pm-9pm each day, with the last entry between 7:30-7:45pm. Lauritzen
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CHECK OUT TIPICO HELADO’S BRAND-NEW LOCATION IN WEST OMAHA FOR DELICIOUS MEXICAN FROZEN TREATS
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If you have a massive sweet tooth, this is the spot for you! 🤤Tipico Helado was founded in 2017 and offers a vibrant selection of authentic Mexican frozen treats, including creamy ice creams, refreshing paletas, and aguas frescas. Known for its huge menu of delicious specialty and classic flavors, Tipico Helado has become a local favorite for its high-quality, handcrafted creations. Now, they have recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in West Omaha!
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Tipico Helado’s menu offers a huge variety of delicious and authentic Mexican frozen treats. Try out a variety of refreshing paletas (specialty ice cream bars) with fun flavors like Fruity Pebble and Cookie Monster as well as the classics like Strawberry and Key Lime Pie. They also have Esquimales (ice cream bars dipped in chocolate and coconut flakes), dairy-free popsicles, handcrafted ice cream flavors galore, fruit cups, specialty drinks and more!
Plus, if you’re more in the mood for something saltier than sweet, they have great snack options like nachos and pinwheel chips!
LOCATIONS & HOURS
Tipico Helado’s newest location is in West Omaha at 15623 West Dodge Road and their original location is at 5210 South 21st Street. Both locations are open Monday from 1pm-8pm and Tuesday to Sunday 11am-8pm!
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND TAKE A DRIVE THROUGH SANTA’S ROCK N LIGHTS HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST!
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Santa’s Rock N Lights — one of Omaha’s favorite holiday drive-through lights displays — is back for another year! Every year more displays are added, with synchronized visual effects that mimic dancing to music. With over 700 feet of dancing light tunnels, giant dinosaurs, reindeer, polar bears and emojis, come celebrate the colorful tradition with their best show yet from the comfort of your own car!
TICKETS & THEMED NIGHTS
Ticket prices start at $29.99, varying by day, and each ticket covers entry for one vehicle with up to six passengers. There are also special themed nights tailored to different types of vehicles! For example, Jeep Night features free Christmas rubber ducks for all Jeep owners, while Tesla Night and Subaru Night offer complimentary candy canes. There’s also a Bring Your Dog Night and a Decorate Your Car Night to join in on the festive fun. For the full lineup of creative themes and detailed ticket pricing, check out their website!
Tickets must be purchased online in advance, so head over to santasrocknlights.com to secure your spot!
WHEN & WHERE
This year’s Santa’s Rock N Lights will be available now through December 31st, with ticket availability for shows daily! The display can be found at Werner Park in Papillion, located at 12356 Ballpark Way.
ENJOY FREE ICE SKATING AND SKATE RENTALS AT HEARTWOOD PRESERVE’S HOLIDAY WINTERLAND NOW THROUGH JANUARY 5TH
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Get ready for some frosty fun at Winterland in Heartwood Preserve! From now until January 5th, Heartwood Park will transform into a holiday wonderland featuring a beautifully decorated ice-skating rink. Enjoy FREE 90-minute skate sessions and FREE skate rentals, courtesy of Applied Underwriters. Plus, don't miss all kinds of fun weekend activities throughout December taking place in the Winterland! There are also tons of great food spots in the area, making this a super fun December date night idea, or just a fun time with friends!
BOOK YOUR RESERVATION
Individuals and families can visit winterlandatheartwood.simpletix.com to view the daily ice-skating schedule and make reservations online. While reservations are recommended, a limited number of walk-up skaters also will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis during each public skating session listed online.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
🎵 Live DJ Fridays // Each Friday, enjoy holiday and party music favorites courtesy of a live DJ from 7pm-10pm along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktails from Midwest Mixers for purchase.
🎅 Sundays with Santa // Santa will be available for photos and story time, as well as arts and crafts from 1pm-4pm each Sunday.
🎉 Noon New Year’s Eve // Skate party and family countdown celebration on December 31st.
WHEN & WHERE
The Winterland Skating Rink will be open daily through January 5th from at the Heartwood Preserve, which is located just south of 144th and Dodge!
