Blind and Baggin' Adaptive Cornhole Tournament (Ages 21+)
2025-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Tandem Bike Club - Corporate Cycling Challenge
2025-08-17 08:30 - 11:30 | Meet at Matt Bar and Grill/Old Mattress Factory Parking Lot, 501 N 13th St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
Get ready to partner up and pedal for the biggest bike ride in Nebraska! Outlook bikers will be putting in some major miles at the Corporate Cycling Challenge this year, with the option to ride 10 miles, 25 miles, or 42 miles. Outlook provides tandem bikes, helmets, water, and volunteer captains, unless you’d like to bring your own bike or bike partner. Both standard and recumbent style tandem bikes are available. Come cruise around Omaha’s Capitol District and challenge yourself to complete the route of your choice.
This ride will start and end at the Old Mattress Factory/The Matt Bar and Grill parking lot, located at 501 N 13th St. End times will vary based on the route you choose.

Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament 2025
2025-08-17 13:00 - 19:00 | Heavy Brewing, 20333 Patton St, Gretna, NE, 68028, United States
About
Join us for an afternoon of friendly cornhole competition at Outlook Enrichment’s first-ever Bags & Brews Cornhole Fundraising Tournament on August 17th, 2025 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 17th, 2025
Time: 1 pm start
Location: Heavy Brewing
Team Registration: $50 per team (guarantees two drink tickets total and two rounds of play)
Team Limit: 40 teams

Raffles & Prizes

Winning prizes will be awarded to first and second place teams
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 shoutout
Signage with your logo (day of event)

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

Teen Rock Wall Climb (Ages 10+)
2025-08-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Approach Climbing Gym, 4923 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
Teens, release your inner spider man! We are headed to the top, one rock at a time, at Approach Climbing Gym. This is an indoor climbing gym with professional belayers and verbal cues to help you plan your next moves, provided by Outlook’s adaptive sports specialists. We’re going to take your sense of adventure to new heights!

Adaptive Group Exercise Classes (June 10 through August 28)
2025-08-28 14:00 - 14:45 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Sweat it out this summer at Outlook with a new session of group exercise classes. Our adaptive fitness classes are led by and attended by blind and low vision workout warriors. Instead of visual demonstrations, every move is thoroughly described, and intensity levels can be customized to suit your individual needs. With the built-in accountability and encouragement of a supportive group atmosphere, staying active has never been easier.
Intermediate CrossFit: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 2 – 2:45 p.m.
Questions? Contact our Community Events Coordinator.

Pies and Pasta with Purpose
2025-09-09 11:00 - 2025-09-11 21:00 | Villagio Pizzeria, 6922 North 102 Circle, Omaha, NE, 68122
Join us for a meaningful night out that supports independence, connection, and opportunity for people living with vision loss. From September 9–11, 2025, from 11 am to 9 pm, Villagio Pizzeria is partnering with Outlook Enrichment for a special fundraising event. When you dine in or order takeout directly from Villagio, a portion of your purchase will help fund critical resources, skills training, and personalized guidance that empower blind and low vision individuals to live confidently and achieve their goals.
This partnership holds special significance for Villagio’s owner, Tim Stuart, who was born visually impaired. Tim understands just how essential the proper support can be in building a successful, fulfilling life. He and his son, Quinn, are proud to support Outlook Enrichment’s vision of being the go-to resource for anyone navigating life with vision loss.
Whether you’re part of the blind and visually impaired community, a loved one, or simply someone who believes in equal opportunity, your meal can help make lasting change.

** FILLED** TreeRush Adventures Climb (Ages 10+)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | TreeRush Adventures, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, Nebraska, 68005
**We are no longer accepting registrations for participants or volunteers.**

Tandem Bike Club - Coffee Ride
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Meet at Outlook Nebraska, 4125 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
It’s cooling down, but we are heating things up with a tandem bike cruise for coffee. Come enjoy our last ride of the season on the Keystone Trail as we head to Aksarben, where we will stop at Roast Coffee to refuel. Outlook provides the tandem bikes, helmets, water, and volunteer bike captains. You are welcome to bring your own bike or bike partner if you prefer. We have both standard and recumbent bikes available. This ride will close out our 2025 biking season, so don’t delay, sign up today!
This ride will start and end at Outlook Nebraska, located at 4125 S 72nd St.

BLUEBARN Theatre Presents "What the Constitution Means to Me" (Audio Described)
2025-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | BLUEBARN Theatre, 1106 S 10th St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68108
BLUEBARN Theatre’s 37th season is about to begin, and they want to remind all blind and low-vision theatergoers that they offer audio description for their live performances. To make sure we feel really welcome, they gifted us 20 complimentary tickets to the season opener, “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck – A witty play about belonging and identity, this show explores how the U.S. Constitution has shaped—and sometimes failed—four generations of women in her family. Using humor and personal stories, Schreck reveals how the Constitution often leaves out women, immigrants, and marginalized groups, making belonging uncertain. It challenges audiences to rethink who truly belongs in America and invites us all to help rewrite the rules so everyone has a place at the table.
So, ladies and gentlemen, let’s get out and enjoy a night of live entertainment. Audio description will be available for both new and seasoned audience members. We have a limited number of free seats available, so please reserve your spot by September 19.

Color Outside the Lines Art Workshop - Candle Making (All Ages)
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Good Life Candle and Craft, 7627 Main St., Ralston, Nebraska, 68127
Time to FALL in love with the scents of the season, and we’re not just talking about pumpkin spice! Our host from last year for soapmaking, Jon, has invited us to Good Life Candle and Craft for candle pouring and wax melt making. With scents like Maple Butter Blondie, Virgin River, Cider House, or Mahogany and Mallow, getting cuddled up and cozy at home never smelled so good!

White Cane Day Happy Hour
2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Brazen Head Irish Pub, 319 N 78th St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114
This will be our 7th Annual White Cane Day Celebration, but the white cane has been a tool for mobility and independence for over 100 years. So, let’s get together to raise a glass, a fork, or a bowl of that famous French Onion Soup at the Brazen Head Irish Pub. This is a day for the entire blind community, all organizations that impact blind and low vision individuals, and sighted friends and family of white cane and guide dog users. Cheers to all of us using these tools as a badge of independence. Tap your way over to the Brazen Head’s private party room to help us ring in National White Cane Day with a great group of folks. We may have less vision, but we always have more fun!
This is a free event, but attendees are responsible for their own transportation and the purchase of food and drinks.

Tandem Bike Club - Riverfront Ride
2025-10-18 09:00 | Kiewit Luminarium Parking Lot, 345 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
**Due to other events going on at this location, this ride was switched from September 27 to October 18
The Omaha Riverfront Drive has transformed into the place to be! Featuring the Bob Kerry Bridge, The Luminarium, and various biking and hiking trails. Prepare to ride riverside with Outlook’s tandem bike club. We are refiguring our route for this year, and as always, Outlook will provide tandem bikes, helmets, water, and volunteer bike captains. We have standard and recumbent tandem bikes available, or you can bring your own bike or partner if you prefer. Come check out what the city offers on this 10-mile tandem bike ride.
This ride will start and end at the parking lot across the street from the Kiewit Luminarium, located at 345 Riverfront Drive.

Teen Rec Smash Fest
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | iSmash Omaha, 13439 W Center Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, 68144
We’ve tried swinging at baseballs and golf balls, but we’ve never swung at breakable objects! We are headed to iSmash Omaha for a smashing good time! iSmash Omaha has the safety gear, your choice of items to smash, breakable glass, and the open space needed to take a full swing. Halloween is right around the corner, so we are adding a good ol’ pumpkin smash for the grand finale.
** Want to bring a buddy? If you have a sighted friend or family member who would like to join this event, select the “family” option. This will cover the cost for one visually impaired teen participant plus one sighted guest.

Vision Beyond Sight 2025 Gala
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | A View West Shores, 110 S 243rd St, Waterloo, Nebraska, 68069
About
Outlook Enrichment welcomes you on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at our annual gala, Vision Beyond Sight. This year’s theme, Illuminating Brilliance, honors the resilience and impact of the clients, associates, and volunteers whose voices and impact shape our community. Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and powerful storytelling, a reminder that no one faces vision loss alone.
Together, we’ll raise awareness, fund innovative resources, and support inclusive opportunities that foster independence, education, and creative expression. Through this event, we aim to shine a light on the brilliance within every person, regardless of sight.
Gala Chairs
The gala is proudly hosted by Friends of Outlook, along with Event Chairs Cassie Jetter and Mary Fran Willard.
Event Details
One of the most impactful and memorable moments of our gala is Dessert in the Dark. During this unique experience, guests are invited to wear sleep shades while sampling dessert, challenging them to rely on their other senses. This immersive activity provides a powerful insight into the daily realities faced by individuals with vision loss, fostering awareness and a deeper appreciation for our mission.
Additionally, we will honor our Associate and Volunteer of the Year, as well as our Peter J. Salmon Award Nominee, and offer immersive activities for all guests to enjoy throughout the evening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and business casual attire is encouraged.
Please note that registration will close on Friday, October 24, 2025.
How You Can Make an Impact
Your participation makes a meaningful impact. Whether you sponsor a table, contribute a silent auction item, or attend the event, your support helps fund vital programs that empower individuals of all ages living with vision loss. Table sponsorships include seating for eight guests.
For sponsorship or silent auction donation opportunities, please contact Nina Rongisch, Executive Director of Outlook Enrichment, at 531-365-5342.

Braille and Large Print BINGO (Ages 21+)
2025-11-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
It’s BINGO time! We are not sure if it’s the Braille and large print BINGO cards, the food, the drinks, or the friends, but our BINGO nights have become a crowd favorite. So, bring yourself, bring your friends (blind and sighted), bring $10 cash per person, put on your party pants, and head over to Outlook for an evening of fun. We’ll have chili, cash prizes, and a great time, as always.

Family and Friends Ice Skating with the Lancers
2025-11-16 12:45 - 15:00 | Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 7300 Q St., Ralston, Nebraska, 68127
It’s so nice to be invited back to the ice! This will be our 3rd annual Friends and Family Ice Skate with the Omaha Lancers hockey team at their home ice rink. No skill required. We’ve have a way for you to participate, no matter what. Skate with a Lancer player, skate with a chair for balance, skate with your cane, or have a seat and get pushed around! You’re also welcome to come and watch, or enjoy lunch provided by the Lancers. This is a free event for blind and low vision ice skaters and Lancer fans, along with their friends and family.

Popcorn and Pajamas Holiday Movie Night (All Ages)
2025-12-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
‘Tis the season for those good ol’ holiday movies. We’ll be watching “Elf”, a classic Christmas comedy. Bring your friends, your family, or show up solo in your pajamas. Then plop down with your comfiest blanket to watch this feature film on the big screen or listen with audio description. Treat yourself to dinner and plenty of popcorn with your Outlook friends!

Family and Friends Bowling Bash (All Ages)
2026-01-03 15:00 - 17:30 | Maplewood Lanes, 3030 N 101st St, Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
It’s your official first party of the new year!! From strikes to gutter balls, get ready to let it roll. Blind and low vision bowlers are welcome to come solo or bring friends and family. You can sign up for an individual slot or reserve your own lane by selecting the “family” option. Your shoes and two hours of bowling are included, along with, most importantly, adaptations to ensure blind bowlers can independently navigate up to the bowling lane and get lined up before launching the ball. Top it all off with pizza and pop, and you’re definitely going to start 2026 off right with your friends from Outlook!

Golf Simulator Practices (Fridays January thru May)
2026-01-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Yes, it’s already time FORE golf! We’re getting into the swing of things early on the golf simulator in preparation for the 2026 golf season. Join us on Friday afternoons for putting practice and golf simulator sessions with a small group of other blind and low vision golfers. Experienced golf volunteers will lead practices. We will wrap up the practices with a day at an outdoor driving range and a day at a local 3-par golf course.
Practices will run from January through May on various Friday afternoons, approximately 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The entire schedule is TBD, but you can mark your calendar for the following days to start:

January 9, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
January 30, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
February 20, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
March 13, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Outlook has a set of clubs available, or you can bring your own if you prefer. In April and May, the practices will be more frequent. Most practices will take place at Outlook’s golf simulator located at 4125 S 72nd St. Driving range practice and the round of golf at a 3-par course will take place off-site.

Golf Simulator Practices (Saturdays January thru May)
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Yes, it’s already time FORE golf! We’re getting into the swing of things early on the golf simulator in preparation for the 2026 golf season. Join us Saturday mornings for putting practice and golf simulator sessions with a small group of other blind and low vision golfers. Experienced golf volunteers will lead practices. We will wrap up the practices with a day at an outdoor driving range and a day at a local 3-par golf course.
Practices will run from January through May on varying Saturday mornings from approximately 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The entire schedule is TBD, but you can mark your calendar for the following days to start:

January 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
January 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
February 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
March 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Outlook has a set of clubs available, or you can bring your own if you prefer. In April and May, the practices will be more frequent. Most practices will take place at Outlook’s golf simulator located at 4125 S 72nd St. Driving range practice and the round of golf at a 3-par course will take place off-site.

Self-Defense **time change**
2026-01-24 09:45 - 12:00 | Taekwondo America, 6813 Grover St, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106
When it comes to self-defense, it is better to have the skills and not need them than to need them and not have them. Get prepared with a couple of techniques that could keep you alive if you find yourself in a tough situation. We will work in small groups, guided by the team at Taekwondo America.
This event will no longer be a two-part class. It will instead be taking place on Saturday, January 24 only from 9:45 a.m. until noon.

Audiobook Club
2026-02-01 | NE
We’d like to bring back a new chapter of book club this year. Our plans are still an open book, with options to meet at Outlook, at area coffee shops, or via Zoom. Time and frequency will depend on the participants’ availability. Ideally, each reader will suggest a book for the group to read and lead the discussion meeting for that book. We will meet monthly or every other month. If you are interested, please fill out a registration form, and you will be contacted to weigh in on where, when, and how we will meet for book club discussions to begin in February. Please note that all books should be available to the group via BARD. If you have questions or need help getting set up with this free audiobook service, we can help with that, too.

Teen and Adult Skiing and Snow Boarding (Ages 12+)
2026-02-08 08:00 - 13:00 | Crescent Hill at Hitchcock, 17026 Snowhill Ln., Honey Creek, IA, 51542, United States
This 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 Crescent Hill at Hitchcock. This year, we are offering downhill snow skiing and a chance to try snowboarding. This event is for anyone 12 years of age or older with any level of vision loss and requires no prior skill or experience. The day includes transportation to and from Outlook to Crescent Hill (for adults 19+ years), a lesson in the activity of your choice, a sighted ski or snowboard guide, and lunch. 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.
As with all outdoor events, weather may impact our plans. We’ll keep you informed if any changes or rescheduling occur.
Transportation is being provided by a volunteer driver, so we prefer not to transport minors. Parents will need to drop off our younger skiers/snowboarders, then come in to sign a Mt. Crescent waiver before leaving. As always, parents can stay and watch.

Cookie Rose Bouquets - Color Outside the Lines Art Workshop
2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Combine your love for cookies with your love for flowers this Valentine’s Day! We will turn homemade chocolate chip cookies into long-stem roses for a bouquet that is sure to steal your heart. This would make a great gift for that special someone or an even better treat for yourself. Warning, while we will not be breaking any hearts during this art workshop, there is a good chance some cookies will be broken, and we are relying on our participants to get rid of the evidence, so please BYOM (bring your own milk)!
This event is open to participants ages 15+.

Wildlife Encounters
2026-03-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Outlook Enrichment, 4125 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE, 68127, United States
Listening to shows about animals or hearing descriptions of them while at the zoo can get your imagination running wild! Outlook is bringing the zoo to you through our friends at Wildlife Encounters. From scales to feathers and fur, you’ll get a chance to feel it all. You can come face to face or be hands on and hold creatures you’re curious about. Wildlife Encounters will bring their most interactive animal ambassadors for a meet and greet you’ll never forget. We welcome youth and adults, along with their friends and family, to have fun and explore nature in a new, up close and personal way.

BINGO (Ages 21+)
2026-03-28 16:00 - 18:30 | outlook Nebraska, 4125 S 72nd St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68127
BINGO’s back, back again. BINGO’s back, tell a friend! That’s right folks it’s time for another round of Braille and large print BINGO. This is game nights the way it should be with cash prizes food, refreshments and so many blind and low vision friends that we ran out of chairs last time!
This is for the 21+ crowd. $10 cash will be collected at the door per player (please bring exact change). Braille and large print cards will be available, or we can arrange for a reader for you if neither of those options work well. Invite your blind, low vision or sighted friends and family. Just please be sure to register in advance so we can plan to have enough seating, cards, food and drinks for everyone!
