I attended a wedding here and it was great! The venue is beautiful and the perfect space for a…read moresmall, intimate experience. The historic building is super pretty! The only downfall is that the venue reallt doesn't have parking. This was a bit tricky for so many guests to find somewhere to park.

I loved this venue for our wedding a few years ago. I love how it is downtown, so afterwards…read moreguests can walk to bars and their hotels. I love how the venue has a huge deck for outdoor mingling. Chad was very great to work with. I highly recommend this venue for your event!

Extremely nice space...beautifully done..10th floor ballroom ...we were served heavy appetizers…read morethat were delicious! ...spacious with restrooms nearby ..open bar and excellent staff..I would highly recommend for an elegant venue ...perfect place for large meetings as well.

My workplace had their annual holiday party mid-January at this venue. We've actually had it here…read morefor many years aside from the covid years. Easy to find off 30th & L Street and lots of parking. I believe the building may also serve as a clinic, a pharmacy, and apartments. It was very brightly lit on the main floor before taking the elevator to the top. The room was quite large with very high ceilings and big windows that look out over Omaha. Food was served buffet style and I found the food to be really excellent. There was a stuffed chicken dish, a pasta with red sauce and pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon. Also, rolls w/ butter, salad, mashed potatoes and veggies. I sampled a bit of everything and loved it. No one should have left hungry, especially after dessert. My sister had her wedding reception here back in 2007 and it really hasn't changed much. It's still a really nice place to hold a special event for a large group of people.

Night Lite was SO COOL! I am a huge fan of the Night Lite…read morebecause it's low light, no screaming kids, and a DJ! It was about $20 for a non member and $15 for members!

1. Lots of interesting hands on experiences 2. To me it was…read moremore for kids entertainment 3. There is a small kids' indoor playground 4. I personally loved the arts and crafts center, (took me back to my childhood moments) 5. Plenty of parking but they do fill up quick 6. Outside playground for the kids is nearby, as well as the river front 7. Staff is nice

I thought this event was well organized for a new location. They had a wide variety of food vendors…read moreand enough shops to fully clean a bank account. I'm excited to see what next year's event will look like!!

This was my first year going to hutchfest & I had a great time even though it was super hot! There…read morewas a cooling tent which was super nice & felt amazing for a break from the heat. I loved the idea of the scavenger hunt for "vendors" that were for more services around the area, I got to learn about some really cool businesses that I didn't really know about before. I love markets like this where you get a wide variety of vendors. I saw some favorites from other markets I've been to and discovered some new ones as well! My only recommendation would be some additional seating by the food trucks and other food areas as there were only really standing tables and some seating, but with how hot it was the extra seating even in the sun would have been amazing. A lot of people were inside millwork commons for the ac and sitting even on the floor just for a place to sit.

I went in 2023 and was really disappointed. It just didn't seem very well done. It all had a made…read morein a garage feel to it.

On it's way to being a great fair. Pictus was amazing, there was a full schedule of events, and the…read morevendors were extremely friendly. Lots of kids activities and the whole family enjoyed the joust. We will be back next year and hope to see some new acts and vendors!

The OM rental Hall was a fantastic venue to host my husband's recent surprise 60th birthday party…read more It was clean and nicely laid out. It has a small kitchen area to set up food and a great set up for a DJ. The rental comes with quite a few tables and chairs and these were set up for us by Andrew the manager. Andrew is extremely nice and easy to work with. I planned this party from California and he was quick to respond to my calls, texts, and emails. The price is quite reasonable and when I realized it would take more time to set up than I intended, Andrew altered the contract and game me more time. It is in a nice location on Howard street in the Old market. We couldn't have been happier with the facility and of course, Andrew, who really helped in making this an evening we will never forget!

My son and daughter-in-law were married at Sparks Barn in June of 2022. Wow! What an amazing…read moresetting and venue! Two air conditioned barns, one rustic and one glass enclosed, along with a dressing/prep area for both men and women make the accommodations top notch. Throw in a kitchen area, inside and outside bar service, a concrete wrap around patio and a ceremony pergola complete with pond and picturesque setting and you understand why this venue is booking events two years out! The owners, Rhonda and Brian, have assembled a staff that anticipates your every need. Trash is constantly taken out, restrooms are freshened and reset, food service vendors are assisted as needed and everything is taken care of seamlessly allowing guests and family to enjoy their celebration with no stress or drama. The grounds are immaculate, the parking is plentiful and the venue space will take your breath away. A portable microphone was provided for the ceremony and a large scale projector and sound system was also available. The red cedar tables are too beautiful to cover with table cloths so we just did a table runner, candles and eucalyptus. Nice, sturdy white chairs line the tables and are a step above what you usually find at most venues. The size of the venue allows a number of options for table arrangements. I was amazed at the quick and efficient clean up after our event. I went to collect table decorations and the staff had already packed items for easy transport home. Each and every staff member is first class and they work as a team to make sure every detail is covered. Sparks Barn is located half way between Lincoln and Omaha outside of Louisville, Nebraska.

I highly recommend Sparks Barn for your next event. It is a hidden gem just minutes from Omaha…read more My daughter wanted a rustic chic Sweet 16th Birthday and this was the perfect venue in the perfect country setting! Rhonda Sparks is so nice to work with and she will make sure your event is spectacular. There is a beautiful view of the lake and the rolling countryside. Inside the barn has been completely refinished with beautiful polished wood, twinkling lights & an amazing sound system. Outside there is plenty of parking, a big patio for dancing and even a fire pit. And yet the hourly rental fee was very reasonably priced! No matter what your event, Sparks Barn and the Sparks family will make everything perfect for your big day!

I've been to the Capitol District a few times now since it started becoming more full of…read morebusinesses, and I think it's a good area to check out a bunch of places at once, akin to The Old Market. It has a lot more newly opened establishments than the Old Market, so I'm not positive how long it will stay as hoppin' as it is now. I've been to a few bars and restaurants in The Capitol District, and most of them were great, and a few were pretty decent. My favorites are J. Gilberts (for a fancy dinner), Let It Fly (for a delicious burger), Moe and Curly's (for Karaoke), DJ's Dugout (to catch a game) and Roxxy (for a fun 80s/90s bar atmosphere). I've also been to Net Par for a golf Yelp event, Annie's Irish Pub on a pub crawl, and The Stuffed Olive for a drink and some stuffed olives. And I put those on my good-not-great list, for when I'm deciding where I'll go when I head back to the Capitol District. There are a few spots I haven't tried yet down in The Capitol District so I'll for sure be back to hit my favorites, and check out some new ones. I recommend heading down there and scoping it out for yourself and seeing which business you'd be interested in checking it out. Just like any mall or market, there will be hits and misses - but the gems you find will be worth it!

This is one of my favorite areas on Omaha. It's large outdoor area remind me of a diet power and…read morelight district, smaller, but with all the charm of a small town district. There is a vast majority of businesses like bar, restaurants, clubs, activites, and outdoor space to cater to a large audience. All year round there are events and programming, for the CD, or to add on to other downtown omaha activities. From Let it Fly, to Net Par, to the big screen during sporting events, there is so much to enjoy. Parking is also affordable and easy to get in the attached garage. All year round there is a reason to go to The Capitol District.