My son and I love this museum! Very affordable and educational! We learned the history of Fort…read moreCalhoun starting from way before it was a town. Plenty of hands on items like dinosaur bones, old banking items (the building used to be a bank) and a dressing up area where you can dress like a soldier. The museum has been around since 1937. I can't believe it's not more well known! I still have to explore the website to learn even more. (wcnemuseum.org)

A stop at the Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun was on the 2021 Nebraska Passport…read moredestination list. Having been to Fort Calhoun many times to devour onion rings at the Rustic, we were surprised that we did not even know where the museum was located but our trusty Google Map parked us at the front door for what we thought would be a 10-15 minute stop. We ended up thoroughly enjoying a 90-minute jump back to the early days of Washington County. Each city had an individual exhibit from the earliest days to present day highlighting important individuals, businesses and historic events. What surprised us was the quality and professional presentation of the exhibits. A historic bank area is incorporated into the space that included a number of activities for children. Admission was $3 for adults and with it we received a wooden nickle that could be used at other businesses in town for special deals such as an appetizer at the Longhorn or a BOGO at Scooters. Parking was free and easy, the attendant who greeted us was friendly and helpful and the exhibits were informative and interesting. We were pleasantly surprised by our visit to the Washington County Museum and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

This was one of the most fun Saturday activities we have done in such a long time. We signed up for…read more"whine" with the alpacas and it was the best time. You get to be up close for 30 minutes then we sat and drank some wine while watching the alpacas graze! Sheri and her mom were the sweetest and made sure to talk to guests and teach guests about the alpacas and their land! It was just a fabulous event and we will definitely be back! Recommend bringing lawn chairs to sit on as the grass can get buggy!

If you are looking for cuteness you have come to the right place. Just a short drive outside of…read moreOmaha, we went to the whine with the alpacas event which is essentially a lovely evening byo picnic. The alpacas come out and graze while you get to enjoy some bevvies. They had probably at least 25 alpacas and we were lucky enough to meet five new borns. They all are so soft to pet (but a little skittish to strangers). They also have feeding events. For further information I would check out their Facebook page. They have a website but the owner more frequently processes request through Facebook

Absolutely stunning farm grounds. I only see it for Junkstock, but it is so picturesque…read more Sprawling fields and barns. Quaint farm houses and they really utilize all the space well and I appreciate all the expansion. It's truly a not so hidden gem in the Omaha area.

Attended winter wonderland here this year. It was cute, but not as well done as other junkstock…read moreevents. Booths were in one section and anything else was too chilly to walk to and visit, or were not quite worth it. They really needed more signage, as we walk around the place twice before finding where the ornament decorating building was. Food vendors not too impressive, could have more vendors and options. The booths were all crammed in a building/tent combo and it really needed more space for the number of people they allow on site at once. Map didn't show any restrooms, again to the poor signage. The photo ops were cute and well done.

Saw their production of MMJWLW and it was delightful! Pay what you want for a good cause. There…read morewas a projector issue, but they fixed it by end and re-performed the part that got skipped after

The Shelterbelt is an intimate little theatre which allows you to be never further than 15 feet…read moreaway from the stage. The plays are all written by local writers and have local actors as stars. I haven't been in recently but used to frequent this spunky little place. It has such a great feel to it. And, it's almost next door to California Tacos, so you can have dinner there first!

This is a beautiful sanctuary located outside Fremont. It is home to mini horses, goats, cows,…read moregeese, chickens and more! You can take your family to go and visit all the animals and even have a birthday party there! The woman who runs it, Courtney, is very kind and loves having people come see the animals! I highly recommend bringing kiddos to come and pet the horses and learn about sanctuaries! (The photo is of a small kitten that was running around the barn! There are a lot of cute farm cats all over!)

Pear Tree Performing Arts is a place where I have seen so many young people grow! The CEO/Founder,…read moreMrs. Natasha, truly has a passion for teaching dance and drama to her students and her students just grasp to everything that she teaches and says. She is an awesome teacher and I recommend this company to anyone who knows a youth who loves drama and dance!

We love Benson Beer Fest and make it a point to attend every year! It's a great opportunity to try…read morebeers that I probably wouldn't order otherwise, and I always enjoy discovering new favorites. I also love that they bring in brewers from all over, so there's always something new to sample. My one suggestion would be to add more tents or shaded areas. The last few years have been extremely hot, and there hasn't been much shade available throughout the festival. That being said, if you come prepared for a hot day and stay hydrated, it's still a really fun event. Overall, it's one of our favorite local festivals, and we'll definitely be back next year!

The Benson Beer Fest was fantastic. I loved sampling the extensive variety of local, regional and…read morenational beers, many of them exclusive to this event. I also loved the focus on local home brewers. I found myself hanging out around their booths the most. For one, it gave me a chance to try some beers I'll never be able to find again. Two, well, they were a really lively and fun bunch to be around. If you're a fan of micro brews or simply enjoy having a good time alongside 1,000 other people on a lovely Saturday afternoon, don't miss the Benson Beer Fest the next time it rolls around.

We had our company holiday party at the gallery and I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that…read morethis is actually a home in addition to an art gallery and exceptional space for entertaining. Food was catered by delicious, next door, and good times were had by all. Of course the combination of an hours-long party with both alcohol and artwork has potential for calamity... at least with our group... but everything went off without a hitch as far as the gallery was concerned. Really unique space for an event.