The Nebraska State Fair takes place August 24-Sept. 3 in Grand Island. With so much to do at the fair and so little time, we wanted to be sure you had a list of some of the best family-friendly activities at this year's fair. Don't miss the fun and the chance to make memories and be inspired at this year's event! Watch a Nebraska Beef Council live Cooking Show (Six Quick … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping, Plus Our Favorite Nebraska Camping Spots
I have loved camping since as long as I can remember. I grew up camping, and the first item my husband and I purchased with the money gifted to us for our wedding was a new tent. We have enjoyed camping with our three children their entire lives as well. And now that they are teenagers, it makes me happy to see the excitement on their faces when I say we are going camping. And, … [Read more...]
Nebraska Ice-Skating Rinks Provide Winter Family Fun
Figure skating is my favorite part of the Winter Olympics. I remember as a child watching Katarina Witt glide her way to a gold medal and Scott Hamilton performing his amazing backflip on the ice. I always wanted to skim across the ice like the Olympic athletes, but there were few dedicated places to ice skate while growing up in rural Nebraska in the 1980s – except for … [Read more...]
15 Magical Family Christmas Events Across Nebraska
SantaLand in Creighton Through Dec. 31, 6-10 p.m. Life-sized shadowboxes depict Santa’s Next Stop, Winter Wonderland and a Nativity Scene. Santa's workshop will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day from Saturday, Dec. 6, through Tuesday, Dec. 23. Christmas at Union Station Through January 7 at Omaha’s Durham Museum. Largest indoor Christmas tree, holiday concerts and … [Read more...]
Find More Than Funnel Cakes & Ferris Wheels at the Nebraska State Fair
Farm animals, carnival rides and fried Oreos draw many visitors to the Nebraska State Fair. But, did you know that kids can climb aboard a pirate ship, become a human battery, see Jack Russell terrier and BMX bike tricks, and enjoy free musical acts all at the state fair? It’s true! The fair is more than animals and carnival rides. The Nebraska State Fair gives kids … [Read more...]