Great family fun at Martin's…read more Warning -- the last two miles on Ashland Road from Highway 77 are a washboard dirt road. Dusty and rumbly. $6 admission reasonable when compared to their big-city counterpart. Apples were yummy. Hayride, tire swings, feats of strength, pumpkins galore. Kids stayed interested. Friendly staff. We were a few days after a frost so the flowers were gone, alas. Hope to make this a yearly adventure.

I took my family here yesterday and while I'd say it's a great value, that comes with the…read moresignificant caveat of "if you don't care about your health and safety and that of your loved ones." Staff were wearing masks but absolutely never enforcing mask-wearing for visitors. I had to say no to my toddler who wanted to play on everything because no other families were wearing masks- we only saw one other masked group the whole time we were there. And besides not wearing masks, no one seemed to believe in personal space either. So they playground, the tire hill, the eating area, the trikes, and the hay ride were all completely inaccessible due to a lack of care for health and safety. I saw people putting them on just briefly to go check in, to go in the cafe, and to check out, but that's absolutely it. We were able to do the corn maze, the butterfly garden, the orchard, and the pumpkin patch, but it was hit-or-miss, no one was polite enough to give a safe distance while they walked around maskless. As far as the quality of the stuff we were able to experience- the corn maze was perfect for kids, the butterfly garden was gorgeous even this late in the season, and the orchard was a nice peaceful walk. The pumpkin patch, however, was a disappointment- I inspected at least 50 pumpkins and only found three that weren't broken open and cracked. It's only $5 per person and that gets you $2 off your purchase at the end so maybe we'll come back another time if/when it's safe but for now they've earned my 2 star rating for not being firmer about trying to save lives.

We love wenninghoffs! We can always get an amazing…read moreassortment of locally grown food here and we recently signed up for the weekly food pickup! We always get something special like peaches or fresh tomatoes. For only $15 a week (paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the summer) it's so worth it. We always have something local to have with dinner!

We finally stopped in at Wenninghoff's after two years of driving by and saying, "We should go…read morethere sometime." I'm glad we did! The market is packed with locally made and grown products. We picked up some sandwich pickles, local honey, and a massive seedless watermelon. Prices on some items were a little higher than expected, but given they're local, I didn't mind paying a bit extra--it feels good to support nearby farmers and makers. That said, there are a few things I'd probably skip. One thing to note: they add a $1 fee for card transactions, so if you want to avoid that, bring cash!

We enjoy their black diamond watermelons, tomatoes, green beans, corn and pickles. Pumpkins in the…read morefall and flowers are beautiful. Looking forward to their 2026 season.

It's always a good day when I venture out to Jillian's. There is an ample amount of fresh produce…read more I bought quite a bit of sweet corn to eat now and freeze for later. It is the best. Potatoes and a black diamond watermelon rounded out my purchase. I have not tried this type of watermelon before but lots of friends told me to try it so I am excited to do so.

We had a great time going here and meeting friends during the day when they had half-price…read moreadmission. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was lots to do around the farm and this is my first time ever going, but I was informed by my friend who had been a handful of times that they definitely have added a bunch since even last year. My daughter really enjoyed the giant indoor corn pit and the animals in the barn. My favorite part was going to the creamery and enjoying a couple of scoops. All of their ice cream is made fresh on property, which is absolutely awesome. We will definitely go back!

This was our first visit to Nelson's Farm for the Strawberry Festival, and overall we had a very…read moregood experience. Originally, we planned to come just to pick strawberries because we had seen information online that led us to believe that was an option without attending the full festival. When we arrived, however, we learned that picking strawberries required purchasing full festival admission. Weekend tickets were $20 per person, with adults and children paying the same price. I think clearer communication on the website, social media, and at the farm itself regarding admission requirements would help set expectations. Since we ended up purchasing festival admission, we decided to explore everything the event had to offer...and there was quite a bit. The atmosphere reminded me a little of Valas Pumpkin Patch, but with a more relaxed, family-owned feel. In some ways, it felt more like the Valas I remember from growing up. Nelson's offers plenty of activities, but it still feels authentic and community-focused rather than highly commercialized. There were several giant slides, jumping pillows, farm animals to pet and feed, a playground, a corn pit, football and basketball games, and many other activities for kids. I imagine many of these attractions are available throughout the season, not just during Strawberry Festival. One thing they did especially well was the festival theming. There were adorable strawberry-themed photo opportunities throughout the property, cute displays, and thoughtful decorations. In the café and market, they had strawberry garlands, themed signs, and all sorts of strawberry-inspired merchandise. The market was particularly well done, with everything from strawberry candies and treats to strawberry-themed hair clips, keychains, cups, and other fun items. Like many farms, they offer a tractor-pulled ride out to the strawberry fields, which was much appreciated. The strawberry patch itself was larger than I expected. Some areas had been picked over, but there were still plenty of good berries if you took your time and looked around. It took my family of three about 30 minutes to pick roughly 1 1/2 pounds. We were told the berries are smaller this year because they're June-bearing strawberries, but they were incredibly sweet and flavorful. At $4 per pound, the pricing felt very reasonable for fresh local strawberries and comparable to what I'd expect to pay at a farmers market. One area for improvement would be adding more shaded seating for parents. Some of the attractions--particularly the large slides and jumping areas--have limited shade and seating nearby. We visited on a hot, humid Nebraska day, which isn't exactly unusual, so a few more places for adults to sit comfortably while supervising children would make the experience even better. I also appreciated seeing several American flags displayed around the property. It's always nice to see that sense of patriotism and community pride. Finally, every employee we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The staff genuinely seemed focused on creating a positive customer experience and maintaining the feel of a family farm. They do a very good job of that. Despite the confusion regarding admission, we had a fun day, picked some fantastic strawberries, and would absolutely consider visiting again.

You can get apples in Nebraska City, Union, and Council Bluffs, but a place I believe is often…read moreoverlooked is Small's Fruit Farm along Highway 183 near Mondamin, Iowa. The signage makes it easy to find. We were there on a Monday and the place was busy. The sales area is a large space with a lot of different kinds of apples. There were common types such as Fuji and less common types such as Harrelson and Chieftain. We bought a large bag of Harrelson which Bookguy said were tart and slightly sweet. It made the corners of his mouth pucker up a bit. They also have popcorn kernels, cider, lots of jars of various jams, preserves, and other jars of produce. There was a little cafe area where people could sit and eat apple pie. Across from the store is a building where they make the cider. When we were there, they weren't making cider, but there are two self-serve spigots which dispensed cold cider. I thought it was a cool idea, but apparently not everyone is as self-disciplined as we were in limiting our sample to one little cup, based on posted signs. Bookguy liked the apples so much that he considered going back the same way to buy another bag, but time constraints prevented it. Another plus about going to Small's is the beautiful scenery. The Loess Hills forests make for a great leaf peeping experience as well.

My wife and I have come here the last two years for apples and pumpkins…read more It's a beautiful drive up the Loess Hills Scenic Byway, and a perfect place to go for a family trip in the fall. We usually come away with a pumpkin, a few bags of apples, and a few jugs of cherry and raspberry cider. You can pick your own apples but you have to go early enough in the season to do so. We came too late and they had already picked all of the apples. :( Prices are a bit steep, but that's to be expected. These places are in high demand in the fall, and we're always happy to contribute to small businesses and local farmers. This is great for adults and the kiddos -- and although their pumpkins are pricey ($6.75 for mine), they have a good selection that you can pick yourself and mine always turn out perfect as Jack-O-Lanterns.

Giant collection of everything Asian. Food, seasonings, dishes, cooking dishes, everything…read more Lots of options and organized well. Workers are helpful and very kind.

Stopped in while in omaha today and was sure glad we did…read more This place is huge. Many different countries and food types in stock. We were very impressed. My wife loved it. She was finding the brand, type of item she was looking for almost everytime. We ended up spending more that we planned but that ok. Everything will be eaten/used to make delicious meals. And I have to say the store was clean, organized and stocked very well. The staff was restocking shelves as fast as they could. We were even greated by one of the managers who made sure we had everything we needed. And be sure to hit the drink (boba) stand in back.

Daddy's Neighborhood Fresh Market is a small grocery store with local produce, about 90% of it…read morebeing organic. I was warmly greeted at the door by a gentleman who explained it was hard for local farmers to produce certified organic foods, but that is what they are trying to bring to this area of Omaha. You can easily pass it up on Radial Hwy, since the sign s pretty small, but it is on the SE corner of 48th and Radial Hwy. Parking out front is dangerous along the Hwy, but I did see a lot in the back which I presume you can park. I hope they do well in this location.

From the owner: Local organic GrassFed beef. Locally sourced produce all within 100 mile radius of omaharead more

A unique farmers market experience! Everything looked local, fresh, and decently priced. All the…read moremarket goers were there to support the vendors! Not sure how to explain it but this farmers market is worlds better than the markets in Florida. A lot of the Florida ones are overrun with chain vendors that pop out of nowhere, the same bagged dips mixed with cream cheese, and bread that is stale the same night. Not to mention majority of items are overpriced. The token system some vendors utilize here is very convenient. I bought honey mustards, honey drink, fresh pastries, and sourdough cookies. Loved the unique vendors like the variety smoking wood vendor and goat cheese sorbet market vendor. Market is packed with people but moves along fairly well. Even long lines do not take too long.

This week we continued our visits to local farmers markets. I was reluctant to go to Old Market…read morearea due to past parking problems in the area, but there was plenty of street parking close to the market area. Although it is mattered parking, payment was easy using the Park Omaha app. Old Market is a cool environment and the Farmers Market fits right in. Largest selection of fresh produce of any of the Omaha area markets we've visited so far. But prices were also higher, so our purchases were limited to items we didn't find at other markets. Service was friendly and efficient. Wide variety of food choices if you want to eat. And as special bonus for me, there were two buskers playing the type of old time blues I like.