Omaha Guidebook, Omaha, NE (2026)

04/24/2026

Here’s your guide to + .

Location: 9635 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

Frozen custard + baked treats are a dream combo, and you can now get both at this spot! Sprinkle Joy recently moved in with Happy Mango Bakery. You should go visit if you haven’t yet!

FOR MY FRIENDS WITH SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: Sprinkle Joy usually has a dairy-free custard, though it was out of stock when we visited. For gluten free, just watch out for the toppings. And for Happy Mango, they usually have GF maracons or you can make a custom order. Though keep in mind overall this is a shared kitchen, so cross contamination can happen.

Thanks to Sprinkle Joy for sponsoring this post!

🚙 Parking
There’s a large attached parking lot in front of the strip, so it’s free and easy to park.

🚌 Metro Bus
Route 93: 84th & Giles Rd SW (25 min walk)

📣 Accessibility
There are no steps to get in or around the building. All tables are low enough to be accessed while using a wheelchair.

04/21/2026

8 budget friendly things to do in Omaha this week:

🧘 Wednesday 4/23: Evening yoga at Gene Leahy Mall (Free)

🎵 Thursday 4/23: 80s music bingo at Smash Park (Free to play)

📚 Friday 4/25: Bookstore blitz at DC Centre (Free admission)

🛍️ Saturday 4/26: Millard Makers Market at Oak View Mall (Free admission. Also, I’ll be there, come say hi!)

🐾 Saturday 4/26: Doggy Barket at Turner Park (Free admission)

🌺 Sunday 4/27: Hispanic Cultural Festival at Joslyn (Free admission)

🤝 Sunday 4/27: Sanctuary & Solidarity event for allies & advocates at St. Andrew’s United Methodist (Free, RSVP available)

🎬 Thursday–Sunday: Benson Film Festival ($10 individual screenings, $20 day pass)

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04/15/2026

6 things to do in Omaha this week with zero admission fees:

✍️ Thursday 4/16: Writing club at Benson branch of Omaha Public Library

🎲 Friday 4/17: Bingo night at La Vista Community Center

🪩 Saturday 4/18: Adult prom at Kros Strain Brewing

🔎 Saturday 4/18: Treasure hunt in Midtown Crossing

📚 Sunday 4/19: Grand opening of Omaha Central Library (my guide is on my profile if you wanna know what to expect before you go!)

🕰️ Sunday 4/19: Vintage market in Dundee

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04/14/2026

Here’s your guide to Omaha Central Library.

Location: 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE (corner of 72nd & Dodge)

‘s Central Library opens on THIS SUNDAY, April 19th! Watch this video to get a lay of the land before you go visit.

The space is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and well worth the wait. Whether you’re a bookworm or not, you should definitely take a stroll through the floors, grab a cup of coffee from the cafe, see the architecture, and find a quiet space to relax or work.

Also, this is your reminder that you don’t need a library card to use the space! Anyone is welcome to grab a seat at the library to study, work, charge your device, etc. (But if you’re a Douglas County resident, you should get a card cause they’re FREE and give you access to a ton of other perks beyond checking out books!)

🗓️ GRAND OPENING: The opening ceremony for Omaha Central Library is this coming Sunday 4/19 from 12:30-1pm, with a ribbon cutting and opening remarks. Doors open at 12pm and visitors will be limited to the first floor until after the ceremony. Storytime with Mayor Ewing is at 2pm on the 2nd floor that day.

🚙 Parking
Parking is free at Omaha Central Library!

Directly west of the library is a two-level parking garage. You can access the first level of the garage when coming east down Dodge St.

Hang a right after the entrance to first level to get down to the lower level of the garage. Next to the lower level of the garage are additional parking lots. You can also access the parking garage and parking lots from 72nd St.

🚌 Metro Bus
Route 00: 72nd & Dodge ORBT Station NW
Route 18: 72nd & Dodge
Route 120: Dodge & 71st NE

📣 Accessibility
OPL has done a wonderful job to make the location inclusive for everyone. There’s wheelchair accessible parking on both levels of the garage. Each floor has an elevator so all floors and spaces are accessible.

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