🎤 Porch concerts, chili bowls, and other neighborhood magic

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We heard from so many of you last week about how much you’re enjoying discovering new spots around town, so please keep the recs coming!

This week we’ve got a woman-owned plant-and-coffee shop, a few properties turning heads, and a pup named Nora who’s ready to find her people.

Oh, and about a dozen fall events you won’t want to miss. Let’s get into it.

🍕 Crispy, Cheesy, Square-Cut Heaven on Wheels

If you’ve never had Detroit-style pizza, Izzy’s Pizza Bus will ruin you for all the rest. The crust is thick yet airy, edged with that caramelized cheese crown everyone raves about.

Locals swear by the Red Harvest, with its perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy, but the seasonal specials like Millions of Peaches or Figgy Stardust are where the creativity shines. It’s tiny, cozy, and always buzzing: worth every minute of the wait. Learn more here.

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🪴 Greenhouse Vibes, Coffeehouse Energy

Nodest Home Plants is part jungle, part hangout, and all heart. This woman-owned plant shop doubles as a soil bar and shares space with Bad Seed Coffee, so you can sip a latte while picking out your next leafy roommate.

Expect funky 60s/70s vibes, classes, and the friendliest plant pros around (owner Shannon is a legend). Warning: you’ll go in for “just a look” and leave with arms full of green treasures. Learn more here.

🚋 Omaha Streetcar Wants Your Input

The Gist: Omaha’s new streetcar, set to roll out in 2028, is asking residents to help shape its brand and logo. A short online survey is open now through Tuesday, Oct. 7, and takes just a few minutes to complete. Officials say the brand will guide the streetcar’s personality, tone, and overall look.

Why it matters: The streetcar will be a signature part of downtown Omaha’s identity, and neighbors have a chance to influence how it represents the city. The final brand will be unveiled at year’s end. Take the survey here.

🩷 Troopers wear pink for cancer awareness

The Gist: Nebraska State Patrol troopers are swapping out their regular shoulder patches for pink ones this October as part of the nationwide Pink Patch Project. The effort raises money for Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation, with patches sold for $10 at patrol offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte, and Scottsbluff.

Why it matters: The campaign honors those fighting cancer while helping fund local support. Patches are available all month, and troopers will wear them through October. Read more here.

Meet Nora, a 4-month-old German Shepherd with paws as big as her personality.

Born February 2025, she’s equal parts smarty-pants and goofball, happily chewing toys, learning the ropes of house training, and winning over every dog she meets (though her playful style is best matched with bigger buddies).

This kennel-trained cutie is growing fast and looking for a home with room to run and humans who love a little puppy mischief.

To learn more about this spunky sidekick, click HERE.

🎃 Fall Fest | Hummel Park | Omaha | 10/04 | More
A free family day with scavenger hunts, campfire treats, and nature fun for all ages.

🦇 Oddities & Art Expo Halloween | The Admiral | Omaha | 10/04 | More
Bizarre finds, haunting creations, and live acts like The Enigma.

🥅 Ice Breaker: Hockey Fan Fest | The Durham Museum | Omaha | 10/05 | More
Kick off the new hockey exhibit with autographs, interactive skill stations, and family fun.

👻 Spooky Sprint Run | Lake Zorinsky | Omaha | 10/05 | More
5k, 10k & half marathon featuring trick-or-treat aid stations and a kids’ dash.

🍂 Annual Fall Festival | Lanoha Nurseries | Omaha | 10/05 | More
Celebrate fall with hayrack rides, local vendors, pet-friendly fun & seasonal specials.

🌶️ Chili Crawl | Midtown Crossing | Omaha | 10/04 | More
Taste $4 bowls of signature chili and vote for the best in this one-day foodie crawl.

🏃 5k Beer Run | Kinkaider Brewing Co. | Omaha | 10/04 | More
Run, walk, or jog a 5k and celebrate with a cold craft beer at the finish line.

🥃 Whiskey Fest 2025 | Hilton Omaha | Omaha | 10/04 | More
Discover hundreds of whiskey samples plus masterclasses, VIP pours, and a cigar lounge.

🍺 KC Young Boss & DJ Bishop | 7440 Crown Point Ave | Omaha | 10/04 | More
Hip-hop, comedy, and high-energy beats for a Saturday night party vibe.

🎤 Porchfest OMA 2025 | Gifford Park | Omaha | 10/05 | More
From music and poetry to comedy, dance, food trucks, and markets!

👻 Highly Spirited in the Midwest | Joslyn Castle | Omaha | 10/09 | More
Sip cocktails, hear chilling tales, and join a late-night paranormal investigation.

If you want to read any of our previous issues, check them out HERE on our website.