Pumpkin spice and everything nice: explore Nebraska this autumn
Happy Fall, Warriors! It's time for a new season — a new beginning and letting go of anything that is holding you back or keeping you from your goals or your calling. It's time to make new memories, relax and reset. Here are a few exciting options for those of you who are members of the fall fan club.
If you are a fan of fall activities such as making — and eating — caramel apples, apple fritters, apple pie etc, Nebraska City has a historical AppleJack festival annually that brings out about 60,000-80,00 people to celebrate. Although this year’s festival has already ended, the orchards around Nebraska City are still open and full of delicious fall treats. According to “USA Today” Nebraska City AppleJack Festival has been named one of the top 10 fall harvest festivals in The United States. This annual festival starts at the beginning of harvest season, this year from Sep. 16 to Sep. 25. This is an all day event for friends, families, and even your furry friends! You can start off with breakfast, an outdoor worship service, or a couple of contests. Then, you can enjoy a parade of local community members, schools, and businesses celebrating the season. High school marching bands put on a great show and children are thrown loads of candy. Have a craving for carnival food? They’ve got that as well. This is the perfect activity to put on your calendar for next year.
If you are looking for more festivals, this is the perfect time to go. Some additional options that are available include the “Fall Fest” on Oct. 1 in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a free festival from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with nature hikes, outdoor games, fall crafts and more. The location is Hummel Park Nature Center (3033 Hummel Rd., Omaha). With this new season, think about changes you can make in your own life. Some things that might take you out of your comfort zone, time to change up a routine, meet new people — whatever the case is, it's time for a new start and to remember that change is good!
By: Ashira Campbell