August 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am CDT
Meet at the Arch on the Promenade at the Gene Leahy Mall at 9 a.m. to walk with The RiverFront staff and learn all about the art in the parks. Join us for some ice cream after the walk.
Free
Tag: Walking Club
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Earth Day Story Walk at The RiverFront
April 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT
Join us as we help Celebrate Earth Day on April 26th at The RiverFront! Meet on the south side of the Luminarium at noon to take a walk with us through the story walk and learn all about Earth Day. Then stroll along the Arrival Plaza to see displays from some of the local environmental friendly organizations. Finish with a walk over the Bob Kerrey Bridge and back.
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March – April 2026 Newsletter
Our March – April 2026 newsletter is ready for you to read. Download it here: March – April 2026 newsletter We have a lot going on these next few months, so you’re going to want to read it and to check out the events on our Walks and Events page.
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Dundee Group Walk (Walking Week)
Meet at Memorial Park’s Rose Garden for a leisurely walk in the park and in the nearby Dundee neighborhood.
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver.
- A 3 – 5 km route will be available.
- The trail rating for this walk is 2A (a little hilly, on sidewalks).
- Strollers will be able to handle the route
- Leashed dogs are welcome
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Seward Group Walk
July 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Come join us as we walk together in Nebraska’s “4th of July City” – Seward, Nebraska! After the walk, enjoy a full day of holiday fun. Visit the newly opened National Guard Museum, the car show, the craft fair, enjoy live entertainment all day, including the parade at 4 p.m. and the fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver and to pay.
- A 10km and a 5 km route will be available.
- The trail rating for this walk is 1A (flat, on sidewalks).
- Strollers will be able to handle the route
- Leashed dogs are welcome
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Gifting Table at The RiverFront
June 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
It’s the AVA’s 50th Anniversary and you get the gifts! Stop by our table by the Arch to pick up a fun gift during the College World Series.
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Annual Pie Walk
November 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am CST
A beloved tradition returns! The walk this year will be through local parks in Papillion. Bring a pie to share for after the walk. Sit and have a slice (or two!) with complimentary coffee or hot cocoa. Leftovers will go to a local food pantry.
- A 10km and a 5 km route will be available.
- The trail rating for this walk is 1A (flat, on sidewalks).
- Strollers will be able to handle the route
- Leashed dogs are welcome
- A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
- Please return from walking by 1 p.m.
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Lake Manawa State Park – 5k and 10k Walk
September 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am CDT
We’ll be meeting at Shelter 4 to register and set out on either a 5 km or a 10 km walk around this gem of a natural lake just south of Council Bluffs. The $5 entrance fee is waived for out-of-state walkers parking at the shelter. You’ll find paved roads and bike paths and grassy hiking paths winding around the lake and its beaches and concession area.
- A 10km and a 5 km route will be available.
- The trail rating for this walk is 1B (flat, on various surfaces).
- Strollers will have difficulty with the route
- Leashed dogs are welcome
- A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
- Please return from walking by 1 p.m.
Shelter 4 can be found by driving South Shore Drive to Bass Road (“Dreamland Park” sign) and turning toward the lake. The shelters are marked and our yellow sign will be out to guide you.
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Stinson Park/Aksarben Group Walk (Walking Week)
May 19 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm CDT
Enjoy a short walk on a late spring evening in the Aksarben area. Meet in the open area northeast of the playground (shown). We’ll start walking right at 5:30 p.m., so be sure to arrive early to sign the waiver. Join us after the walk at Inner Rail Food Hall, 1911 S. 67th St., for dinner and conversation.
- A 1.5 mile walk is planned for this event
- The trail rating for this walk is 1A (flat, on sidewalks).
- Strollers will be able to handle the route
- Leashed dogs are welcome (but not in the restaurant)
Free