Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament
2024-08-18 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Heavy Brewing, 20333 Patton St, Gretna, NE, 68028, United States
Join us for an afternoon of friendly cornhole competition at Outlook Enrichment’s first-ever Bags & Brews Cornhole Fundraising Tournament on August 18th, 2024 at Heavy Brewing! The event supports Outlook Enrichment, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing vision loss and raising their quality of life. Participants’ contributions help cover the cost of our programs and services for our clients.
Whether you’re a seasoned cornhole pro or a first-time player, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to network, enjoy some great brews, and make a positive impact on our community.

Event Details:

Date: August 18th, 2024
Location: Heavy Brewing
Team Registration: $50 per team (guarantees two drink tickets total and one round of play)
Team Limit: 40 teams

Raffles & Prizes:

Winning prizes will be awarded to first ($100) and second place teams ($50)
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at the event

Sponsorship Opportunities:
We are seeking a few sponsors ($200-$500 contribution) to support the cost of beverages for the event. Please contact Nina Rongisch for more information. As a thank you for your support, sponsors will receive:

A social media post
A spot on our website as a Community Partner
Signage with their logo (day of event)
Their logo on TVs

Sponsorship or registration questions? Email our Executive Director, Nina Rongisch.

Watermelon Summer Splatter at the Shooting Range (Ages 19+)
2024-08-24 10:30 - 14:00 | Incendio LLC, 7105 27th St, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 68048
The guns will be reloaded for our return to the shooting range. Participants who joined us for a shooting event two years ago have been eager for our next one.
We will begin with an introduction and instructions from Patricia, the owner of Incendio LLC Shooting Range in Plattsmouth. Yes, we will be using real firearms with ammunition, starting with 22-caliber rifles and progressing to more unique firearm options. To add to the summer fun, this year, we will be shooting at watermelons and steel targets, which will give an adaptive touch, providing a motivating and affirming sound with each hit. We aim to please with our Outlook adventures.
Join us in the middle of a cornfield for lunch, a lesson, and the opportunity to exercise your right to bear arms. Space is limited, and transportation will be provided to and from the range starting at Outlook Nebraska.

Tandem Bike Club - Riverfront Ride
2024-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Kiewit Luminarium Parking Lot, 345 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
The new riverfront and Gene Leahy Mall are the talk of the town and it will be the start of our next tandem bike ride. Although parts of the official Riverfront Trail are closed due to flooding and construction, we will start in the heart of the downtown area at Omaha’s Kiewit’s Luminarium parking lot, bike through a bit of the park and head southbound past Lauritzen Gardens, the zoo, and turn around at Mt. Vernon Park in South Omaha. A total of 10 miles of trail riding! As always, we can accommodate brand new bikers or seasoned bikers. You can bring your own tandem, your own partner or Outlook can provide everything you need.
Questions? Email our Community Events Coordinator, Megan.

BINGO (Ages 21+)
2024-09-21 15:00 - 17:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Braille and large print BINGO is always a blast, so we’re bringing it back for a third year! There is a $10 cash buy-in at the door, which will be used as cash prizes for winners. Whether or not you fill your BINGO card, the afternoon will be filled with fun, friends, caramel apples, toppings, and apple cider (spiked or regular). BINGO cards are available in Braille, and large print or volunteer readers can be provided if neither Braille nor large print works for you.

Teen Rec Horseback Riding and Roping
2024-09-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Platte River State Park, 14421 346 St., Louisville, Nebraska, 68037
Howdy teens! We are planning to take an hour long horseback ride through the trails of Platte River State Park followed by a lesson on how to rope and lasso cattle.
Participants will have to provide their own transportation to Platte Ricer State Park. Participants or parents of minor participants must also sign a waiver from Platte River State Park. Each teen will be riding on their own horse. Outlook’s adaptive sports specialist will spaced out on horseback between teen riders to give verbal cues should a horse need directional correction. If you are scared, nervous or uncomfortable with horses, this event may not be right for you.

Tandem Bike Club - Coffee and Cocoa Ride
2024-10-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
It’s our last ride of the season. There’s no better reason to join in on the experience of bike riding. The weather lately has been perfect for a cruise down the trail with a break in the middle for coffee or cocoa in Aksarben. This ride will start off at Outlook Nebraska and end at Outlook Nebraska. We’re extending our season into October (weather permitting) and invite visually impaired cyclists and volunteer bike captains of all experience levels to join. As always, we’ll have standard and recumbent tandem bikes available and bike partners for anyone who needs one.
*Registration closes on the Monday of the event week*
Questions? Email our Community Events Coordinator, Megan.

White Cane Day Happy Hour Celebration
2024-10-13 16:00 | Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant, 7555 Pacific St, Omaha, Ne, 68114
Taco ’bout a reason to celebrate!! It’s time for the 5th Annual White Cane Day Happy Hour. Let’s get together and raise a toast to those of us using a white cane to live, travel, and explore the world as individuals living with vision loss. This year, the fiesta will be at Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant. A refreshment and rides for those living outside of public transportation areas are being provided by local Lion’s Club chapters and for that we’d like to say GRACIAS! So come on, amigos, let’s bring the blind community together and prove that we may have less vision, but we definitely have more fun!!
Rides provided by the Lion’s Club members may be limited in space and distance. Please register by October 1st to ensure we have time to organize rides. We will try our best to accommodate, but there are no guarantees.
Outside of a complimentary refreshment, attendees are responsible for purchasing their own additional food and drinks.

Creative Writing Workshop
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
We’ve done poems. We’ve done short stories. Now we are getting inspiration by taking our writing on the go. We’ll visit an mystery location and write based on what we hear, feel, smell, touch and experience. We’ll be exploring part of Omaha while exploring our creative sides. Transportation will be provided from Outlook to the mystery location and back.

Teen Rec Haunted Hike (Ages 10-19)
2024-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Nebraska
Ready for a “KILLER” adventure? Take a hike with us through the dark woods for an escape room-like experience. As we navigate the haunted woods, we’ll be solving eerie puzzles on a scavenger hunt with immersive audio clues. If you make it back, we’ll gather ’round the firepit for caramel apples with all the fixins!

Group Workout Classes August 7 thru November 8
2024-11-08 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Summer is coming to an end, but the start of group workout classes is right around the bend. These classes are designed for, attended by, and instructed by workout warriors with vision loss. Movements are described verbally instead of demonstrated visually. Our fitness specialist, Isaac, can adapt any workout to match your current fitness levels or help you reach your future goals. The intensity of the workout is all up to you. You can get a full-body workout with lots of variety using body weight, hand weights, exercise bands, and slam balls. Join anytime.
We are offering classes from August 7 through November 8 at the following times:
Mondays and Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:30 pm | Adaptive Crossfit and Kickboxing
Wednesdays and Fridays 2 – 2:45 pm | Intermediate Adaptive Crossfit
Wednesdays and Fridays 3:15 – 4 pm | Adaptive Crossfit and Weightlifting

2024 Gala - Vision Beyond Sight
2024-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 N 10th St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
The journey is just beginning. Join us on Friday, November 8, 2024, for our annual gala, Vision Beyond Sight. Listen as members of our community share their experiences and journeys to independence. Let’s come together to show our support and let them know they are not alone.

One of the highlights of our gala and the most thought-provoking experience of the night is Dessert in the Dark. Outlook will provide attendees with sleep shades to sample dessert without sight. This activity encourages reliance on other senses and offers many guests a new perspective, mirroring the challenges faced by individuals living with vision loss.

Additionally, we will recognize our Associate and Volunteer of the Year and offer immersive activities, such as beep baseball, Jenga, and putting, for everyone to participate in during the event. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Register and browse sponsorship opportunities here.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Gala, please visit Share Omaha to register.

Seven Art Movements - A Tactile Art Display (All Ages)
2025-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
Let’s add a touch of culture to our lives! The Joslyn Art Museum presents a tactile art experience designed for those with vision loss. It’s a multi-sensory exploration of some of the world’s most famous works of art. The installation represents seven key artistic movements: the Renaissance, the Baroque, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and Expressionism. Custom kinesthetic displays with tactile panels and touch-activated audio make visual knowledge accessible.
Everything is more fun with friends, so we will meet as a group to check it out and grab a bite to eat at the cafe afterward. The exhibit is free, and you are welcome to check out other parts of the museum afterward. You will need to cover your own drinks, snacks, or lunch at the cafe, though. All ages are welcome, as are friends and family members.

Friends and Family Bowling Bash
2025-02-08 11:30 - 14:00 | Maplewood Lanes, 3030 N 101st St, Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
It’s time to show off how you roll at the annual family and friends bowling bash! Sign up as an individual or as a team of up to five. As usual, the bowling alley can set anyone up with bumpers, but we will also have some rails set up to make it easier for you to navigate up to your bowling lane. Volunteers will also be available to describe how many pins you have left to knock down and your score, should you need that type of adaptation. Two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and pop are included. Claim your lane today!

Our Musical Stories (The Omaha Symphony at the Omaha Public Library)
2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Swanson Library, 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114
Celebrate your love for music on Valentine’s Day this month. Thanks to Omaha Public Library and the Omaha Symphony, we’re getting together for a unique and intimate live performance. A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story. This is a free event, and you are welcome to bring guests. We also may have limited transportation available if you don’t have access to public transportation courtesy of local Papillion Lion’s Club members. Get out and enjoy the day in a new way!

Teen and Adult Skiing and Snowboarding **FULL** No longer accepting applications for participants or volunteers
2025-02-22 08:00 - 13:00 | Mt. Crescent Ski Area, 17026 Snowhill Ln., Honey Creek, Iowa, 51542
***At this ti,e we areThis is going to be SNOW MUCH FUN! We’ve been hitting the slopes with visually impaired folks for many years for our annual visit to Mt. Crescent. This year, we are offering downhill snow skiing and a chance to try snowboarding. This event is for anyone 12 years of age or above, with any level of vision loss, and requires no previous skill or experience. The day includes transportation to and from Outlook to Mt. Crescent (for adults 19+ years), a lesson in the activity of your choice, a sighted ski or snowboard guide, lunch, and even a new beanie and gloves or mittens donated from REI if you need them. This adventure has everything you need to make the most of winter! Whether you’re a pro at carving out the snow or new to it all and just hoping not to fall, we’ve got a spot for you on this winter adventure.
If you have already signed up for the originally scheduled ski/snowboard day in January, you do not need to register again. Someone will reach out to confirm the new details for February 22.
Transportation is being provided by a volunteer driver so we prefer not to transport minors. Parents will need to drop our younger skiers/snowboarders off and then come in and sign a Mt. Crescent waiver prior to leaving. As always, parents can stay and watch.

Braille and Large Print BINGO (Ages 21+)
2025-03-15 15:30 - 18:00 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Our BINGO nights have quickly become a favorite, so by popular demand, we’re bringing you two chances to play this year! For just a $10 cash buy-in at the door, you unlock your chance at cash prizes, plus food, drinks, fun, and friends. BINGO cards are available in Braille and large print, or a card reader can be provided if you prefer. We’ll even make room at the table for your sighted friends or family members if they want to come too. Kick off your Saint Patty’s Day party plans with Outlook. No luck required!
Please register in advance to help us plan for food, drinks, and seating. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door.

Teen Rec Tee Off
2025-03-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
The golf course might not be green, but here’s your chance to hit the golf scene! We’ve booked a tee time for teens with vision loss at our private golf simulator. Whether you are brand new to golf or have participated in our golf academy in the past, we feel this activity will be perfect FORE you. You will get one-on-one guidance and coaching from Outlook’s adaptive sports specialists. Practice putting, chipping, and driving with different types of clubs and a mix of exercises with other low-vision golf enthusiasts. No experience or clubs are needed.

Family Beep Baseball
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Off the Wall Soccer, 6950 S. 110th St., La Vista, NE, 68128, United States
It’s time to play ball! Join us for our annual baseball workshop and beeping kickball game designed for athletes with vision loss. This event is open to all ages, skill levels, friends, and family.
Participants will rotate through stations to practice batting, base running, and live pitching with Iowa Reapers beep baseball team members. Then, everyone will step up to the plate for a game of beeping kickball, wearing sleep shades to even the playing field. With beeping balls and bases, this game is a great time for all. Plus, pizza afterward makes it a homerun for everyone!
This event is for all ages and friends and family.

$10 per individual
$20 per family

Golf Simulator League (Feb. 15 through April 26)
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Get in the swing of things before it’s time to hit the greens this spring. Practice with the guidance of an experienced golfer on our private golf simulator. We will rotate a small group through driving, using irons, chipping, and putting. You do not need to have your own clubs. We will work our way up to playing actual golf courses on the simulator. This league is for anyone from former golfers to beginners. After completing this practice league, our next session will include playing a couple local par 3 courses. It’s cold outside, so we’re turning up the heat at Outlook’s indoor golf simulator!
Practice Dates:
2/15/25
3/1/25
3/15/25
3/29/25
4/12/25
4/26/25

Semitruck Driving Simulator (Ages 15+)
2025-05-17 12:30 - 15:00 | Meet at Outlook Nebraska, 4125 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
Let’s put the pedal to the metal in a big rig 18-wheeler. No license, no vision, no problem! We are trying out the driving simulator at Werner Enterprises. So, grab your trucker hat and hop in the driver’s seat of the semi-truck and let’s hit the simulated streets. Maybe you used to drive or have always wanted to try? Well, here is your chance to figure out if you can stay in your lane or if off-roading is more your style. Rides will be available from Outlook Nebraska to Werner Enterprises and back.

Questions? Contact our Community Events Coordinator.

Party Patio Bike Ride (Ages 21+)
2025-05-24 11:00 - 13:30 | 414 S 10th St, 414 S 10th St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
Look out, Old Market, the Outlook crew is coming your way via the Omaha Patio Ride! This is a 16-passenger party bike powered by your pedaling. Don’t worry, there is a safe, sighted, sober employee from Omaha Patio Ride steering, while the rest of us get the wheels spinning, enjoy adult beverages, turn up the tunes, and make a pit stop for pizza. This is a 21+ event. Please note: participants can bring beer or malt beverages (no glass or liquor).

Questions? Contact our Community Events Coordinator.

Axe Throwing (Ages 19+)
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Axe Games Omaha, 11106 Q St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68137
Axe and you shall receive…due to popular demand, we have scheduled another axe throwing adventure. Chop down the boredom and sharpen your skills with instruction from Outlook’s adaptive sports specialist. Their instruction will ensure your technique and aim are on target. Stand back, aim, and get ready to launch. Then, based on where your axe splits the wood, you’ll be able to adapt and adjust until you stick a bullseye. We’re going full lumberjack mode. No flannels or vision are required.

Questions? Contact our Community Events Coordinator.

**CANCELLED**Teen Rec Fishing (Ages 10+)
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Halleck Park, 600 E Halleck St, Papillion, Nebraska, 68046
Cast away the chaos and commotion of life with a relaxing morning of fishing. Fishing can be a good opportunity for some alone time out in nature, and Outlook’s adaptive sports specialist will prepare you with the skills you’ll need for a lifetime of angling. In the past, we have always used worms for bait, but this year we’re going to add some new food to the fish bait menu to find out what gets the fish at Halleck Park to bite! If you have your own tackle, we encourage you to bring it. Otherwise, the equipment needed will be provided during the event.

Tandem Bike Club - Field Club Trail
2025-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Nebraska
Our bike rides are a bit delayed this season, but we’re excited to announce that we’ve used this time to get all the bikes professionally checked out and tuned up to prepare for some smooth rides this year! We’re kicking off our first ride on the Field Club Trail. This 10-mile tree-covered route offers cover from the sun, perfect for us as the weather heats up. We have a variety of bike styles and sizes to fit your needs, from standard stand-up tandems to sit-down recumbent style bikes. Outlook provides the bikes, helmets, water, and a volunteer bike captain, unless you’d like to bring your own bike partner. No matter how fast or far you want to ride, we can set you up with a bike captain and a bike that best accommodates you.
We will depart from the Community Alliance parking lot to get on the Field Club Trail. Then return to the parking lot after the ride. Community Alliance is located at 4001 Leavenworth St.

Teen Ice Cream Ride
2025-07-12 11:00 | Meet at Outlook Nebraska, 4125 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
What is better than a bike ride in the summer? A bike ride with a stop for ice cream! We’ll be pedaling down the Keystone Trail on tandem bikes for a 10-mile ride. Our midway point is Culver’s, where we’ll stop for lunch and ice cream before heading back to Outlook. There are a variety of tandem bikes available to accommodate you. Parents are welcome to partner up and pedal, or we can find a volunteer to captain the front seat. Outlook will provide bikes, helmets, water, and lunch. You just need to provide the pedaling power!

Blind and Baggin' Adaptive Cornhole Tournament (Ages 21+)
2025-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Get ready for our first cornhole tournament for blind and low vision players! You’ll have the choice of using a bag board with a beeper or a bag board that lights up, allowing for adaptation for players with low vision or no vision. We’ll also have an adaptive sports specialist on hand for coaching, if needed. Win cash prizes for each category. Sighted friends and family are welcome to join, but they will have to wear sleep shades. This event is for individuals 21 years of age or older. There is a $10 buy-in at the door on the day of the event for each attendee. There’ll be plenty of food, drinks, and good vibes.

Tandem Bike Club - Ice Cream Ride
2025-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Meet at Outlook Nebraska, 4125 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
The Nebraska summers are so hot, but the Culver’s ice cream is so cold! Join us for a 10-mile bike ride on the Keystone Trail as the sun goes down. We’ll stop in the middle to beat the heat with an ice cream treat. Outlook provides the tandem bikes, helmets, water, and volunteer bike captains. You provide the pedaling power. We have standard and recumbent tandem bikes available, or you are welcome to bring your own tandem bike or bike partner. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced biker, our bike rides are a great opportunity for fresh air, fun, and fellowship.
This ride will start and end at Outlook Nebraska, located at 4125 S 72nd St.

Rollin' Down the River (Ages 21+)
2025-08-02 09:30 - 18:00 | Meet at Outlook Nebraska, 4125 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
Summer is not over yet! We’re tying our tubes together and traveling down the Elkhorn River. With volunteer tour guides to help navigate the route and the river setting the pace, you’ll spend the day with a smile on your face. Life jackets will also be available, along with coolers to keep your refreshments cold. This is not something you can do in Omaha, but we’re conveniently providing transportation from Outlook Nebraska to Tubing and Adventures and back. We must adhere to our morning departure time, but our return time may vary slightly depending on the river conditions for that day. So pack your sunscreen, something to snack on, something to sip on, and let’s send off the summer season under the sun!
Rides will be provided from Outlook Nebraska to Tubing and Adventures and back after the float is over for participants with vision. Friends and/or family members are welcome to join, but must provide their own ride and cover the cost of their tube rental ($30). Please contact Megan for guest registration details at 402-350-4121 or mmackie@outlooken.org

Jazz on the Green
2025-08-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Coldstone Creamery at Midtown Crossing, 3220 Farnam St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68131
It’s time to jam out to live jazz music! This is a free community event put on every year by Omaha Performing Arts. The park will be filled with music and people, but we think it’s always more fun to sit with friends. The band that night is Brass Queens, a female-led brass band that features an all-female horn section. Their music is said to inspire an all-out dance party with a sound that combines the Big Apple and the Big Easy. Please let us know if you’re planning to meet up so we know who to expect before walking down to the park as a group. Additionally, please plan to bring your own blanket or chair, as well as snacks and refreshments.

Come Together Through Tapestry Art Workshop
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
The blind community is as diverse as a patchwork quilt. We are individuals, but the common thread of vision loss also intertwines us. You are all invited to join us at the Joslyn Art Museum to create a piece of woven art using a loom and materials that represent you, based on your chosen colors, patterns, and textures. We will then combine all the pieces to make one big, beautiful piece of art with sections as unique as our stories and personalities. This event is free for all ages.
