💡 Teal lights, tree lights, and the zoo’s got news!

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As the year winds down, Omaha’s weekends are winding up!

From Veterans Day events to high-style shopping parties, there’s plenty happening around town. We’re spotlighting a few local gems this week: a VR-packed play zone, a boutique steakhouse, and one very adoptable rabbit named Pepper. Dive in.

🥩 A Classic Steakhouse Done Right

When the evening calls for a real celebration, 801 Chophouse delivers the kind of dinner that lingers in memory! The prime rib is legendary, the crab cakes are a must, and the steaks (whether dry-aged or Wagyu) come out perfectly every time.

Add warm, attentive service, a stellar wine list, and complimentary valet, and you’ve got the kind of old-school night out Omaha still does best. Learn more here.

🧰 Don’t DIY Your Holiday Lights!

🚨 Stay off the roof. Let the pros handle your lighting: from cozy to full Griswold!

Since 2006, Holiday Light Rescue has helped Omaha sparkle, without the icy roof climbs.

• Custom design, install, and storage
• Residential + commercial expertise
• Affordable, local, and fully insured

👉 Click here to book now before slots run out.

🎮 Omaha’s Ultimate Play Zone

Step inside The Holloway Experience, where gaming meets futuristic fun. Kids light up in the VR arena, parents relax with Marco’s pizza nearby, and everyone leaves smiling.

With spotless spaces, friendly staff, and easy party packages (they handle the cleanup!), it’s become a go-to for birthdays and family celebrations. Expect arcade favorites, air hockey, and next-level gaming that keeps the whole crew entertained. Learn more here.

💙 Omaha Lights Up Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness

The Gist: Six Omaha landmarks glowed teal this week as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Light the World in Teal campaign. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Rose Theater, Bridges Trust, Physicians Mutual, Brighton Gardens, and Bellevue University’s admin building all joined the effort to honor the 35,000 Nebraskans living with Alzheimer’s.

Why It Matters: The city’s bright show of support helps spark conversation,
compassion, and hope for families affected by Alzheimer’s across Nebraska.
Read more here.

🦧 Baby on the Way at Henry Doorly Zoo

The Gist: Big news from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: Ruby, a 26-year-old Bornean orangutan, is expecting her first baby in February 2026. The father, Denda, joined the zoo in 2024 with the opening of the reimagined Hubbard Orangutan Forest.

Why It Matters: It’s the first orangutan pregnancy at the zoo in more than a decade, marking an important milestone for conservation of this critically endangered species. Guests can visit Ruby in the Orangutan Forest and follow her journey. Read more here.

Pepper is a gentle, velvety-soft bunny with a calm presence.

This handsome adult rabbit can make any room feel peaceful. He is neutered, vaccinated for RHDV, and fully litter trained. He enjoys being petted when approached with a quiet hand and will happily sit with you once he feels safe.

Pepper is looking for a loving home where he can enjoy fresh greens and cozy naps.

To learn more about this sweet boy, click HERE.

🐕 Kids’ Movie Night | Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha | 11/07 | More
Kids enjoy pizza, popcorn, and cuddles with adoptable pets during this tail-wagging night!

🎨 Cards for Veterans | Hy-Vee | Omaha | 11/08 | More
Kids can craft cards to thank local veterans: all supplies provided, just bring creativity!

🦔 Big Play Saturday: Holiday Armadillo | Fat Brain Toys | Omaha | 11/09 | More
Free event where Wildlife Encounters brings the magic of nature (and the holidays) to life!

🎖️ Veterans Day Free Admission | The Durham Museum | Omaha | 11/11 | More
Honor veterans with a complimentary hot dog meal at the historic Museum.

❤️ Honoring Veterans Day Program | Tangier Shrine | Omaha | 11/11 | More
All are welcome to come together in gratitude and remembrance of America’s veterans.

🎆 Veterans Day Festivities | VFW Post 2503 | Omaha | 11/11 | More
Celebrate with flag-raising, food, live tunes, and fireworks honoring local heroes.

🎀 Ribbon Cutting: Veterans Food Pantry | Omaha VA Medical Center | Omaha | 11/07 | More
Opening of the new pantry supporting Veterans facing food insecurity.

👨‍🍳 MasterChef Season 13 Dining Series | The Bohemian Gardens | Omaha | 11/07–11/09 | More
Live culinary artistry & storytelling from FOX’s MasterChef competitors: dinner and brunch.

✨ Holiday Boutique Preview Party | Joslyn Castle | Omaha | 11/07 | More
Sparkling evening of shopping and socializing amid the historic charm of the Castle.

🕯️ La Calavera Catrina | Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha | Now–11/08 | More
Immerse yourself in vivid Día de los Muertos art: joyful, bold, and beautifully bilingual!

🤣 Jeff Dunham “Artificial Intelligence” | CHI Health Center | Omaha | 11/08 | More
A lively evening of comedy with ventriloquism and memorable characters.

🎭 Opera on the River | Fig | Omaha | 11/13 | More
Mezzo-soprano Lauren Paul performs live opera between exquisite wine-paired courses.

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