Store Calendar
Reserve your space in all classes by registering and pre-paying at the Customer Service desk in the store or over the phone at (402) 393-1200. Registration for both free and fee-based classes is required. Please notify us of food allergies or special diet needs when pre-registering. All cooking classes are subject to sales tax.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 30th
Demonstration Class: Smoothies, Alternative Milks and Other Drinks
6:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Learn more about Omaha Area Natural Parents, an informative and supportive natural parenting resource, as we sample nutritious and kid-friendly food. Smoothies, Alternative Milks and Other Drinks: Sample dairy-free milks,including soy, rice, almond and coconut, and we’ll make our own fruity “soda pop” and share ideas for incorporating more nutrition into smoothies using leafy greens and fresh, frozen and dried fruit.
Saturday, June 2nd
Whole Lot of Value Sampling Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FreeThroughout the store
There’s a whole lot of ways to save on the good stuff throughout our store! We’re sharing money-saving tips, value-priced products, and other ways to save as you enjoy samples in every department.
Monday, June 4th
Raising Healthy Children in a Not So Healthy World
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Dr. Kent Plummer from Indeed Chiropractic will provide parents with information to help handle certain childhood health issues from a natural perspective and determine when medical intervention may be necessary. June 4 – Eggs, Peanuts, Pollen! Oh, My!: Learn about allergies, toxic overload and asthma
Wednesday, June 6th
Whole Foods and Fibers
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerLifestyle Center
Break out your yarn for a gathering of the Nebraska Knit and Crochet Guild! If you’re a pro, bring a project you’re working on and a willingness to share your knowledge with a knitting or crochet newbie. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are invited but please bring your own yarn and needles.
Thursday, June 7th
Cheese 101
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | $5 per person; please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Like bread or wine, cheese falls into basic categories based on its texture and the process with which it’s made. From fresh and semi-soft to bloomy or blue, there’s a whole wide world of cheese out there. If you love cheese as much as we do, join Specialty Team Member Kevin to try samples and learn more.
Saturday, June 9th
Ballgame Fare Sampling Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FreeThroughout the store
Our teams will hit a home run with the awesome samples we’ll have throughout the store at this summery sampling event!
Tuesday, June 12th
Gluten-Free Savvy
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Living gluten-free but need more information? Learn about the options available to you from an expert affiliated with the Celiac Sprue Association. Class discussion will cover foods to choose, food preparation tips, strategies for navigating the grocery store, dining out, and more! A gluten-free store tour will follow the class.
Wednesday, June 13th
Eat Fat, Lose Fat
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Fat is necessary for survival and it may actually help keep an ideal weight. But, as Family Health Coach and Wellness Expert, Dr. Joel Marley DC, will explain, there are good and bad fats. Learn what a good fat is and why it’s important in your diet and which fats are bad and why it’s best to avoid them.
Saturday, June 16th
Father’s Day Sampling Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FreeThroughout the store
We’re celebrating Father’s Day with samples dedicated to dad!
Saturday, June 16th
“Growing Gourmets” Kid’s Class: School of Fish
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | $15 per person for Whole Kids Club Members / $18 for non membersWhole Lifestyle Center
Our school of fish will teach kids ages 9 to 12 about the variety of seafood available and how to prepare it! We’ll tour our seafood department to learn more about how to select fresh seafood and then make fish in parchment paper packets and easy rice pilaf. (teacher: Phyllis)
Monday, June 18th
Value Tour
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Free but please pre-registerMeet at the Customer Service desk
Eating healthy, natural food doesn’t have to mean spending your whole paycheck on groceries! Join us for this store tour and we’ll show you our best deals and how to save throughout the store.
Monday, June 18th
Value Tour
5:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerMeet at the Customer Service desk
Eating healthy, natural food doesn’t have to mean spending your whole paycheck on groceries! Join us for this store tour and we’ll show you our best deals and how to save throughout the store.
Tuesday, June 19th
Community Support Day for Heartland Family Service
As part of our commitment to the area community, Whole Foods Market will donate 5 percent of the day’s net sales to Heartland Family Service, which serves more than 38,000 clients ranging from newborn to senior citizen each year and provides education, counseling and support services in the areas of addictions, child abuse, domestic violence, early childhood development, juvenile delinquency, mental health, neighborhood enrichment, and poverty and homelessness in seven communities in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Wednesday, June 20th
Cooking Class: Summer Entertaining
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | $20 per person; please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Learn how to entertain Greek island-style with Stephanie Patsalis, author of Greek Chic Cuisine. On the menu: Watermelon Feta Salad, Spanakopita, Orzo Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
Saturday, June 23rd
Health Starts Here Summer Sampling Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FreeThroughout the store
Celebrate summer with your health in mind! We’re featuring our Health Starts Here program with a summertime twist and each department will have plant-strong, nutrient-dense samples for you to try. Stop at the front of the store for our picnic checklist and enter to win a Health Starts Here basket valued at $100. No purchase necessary.
Monday, June 25th
Health Starts Here Tour
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Free but please pre-registerMeet at the Customer Service desk
If you’re looking to eat healthier and try new foods, you’ll want to learn more about Health Starts Here! Our Health Starts Here program is focused on providing you with tools to improve your eating habits in wonderfully delicious ways. It’s not diet or deprivation – just adding in lots of nutrients by making smart choices. On this tour, you’ll learn about the program, the ANDI scoring system, and how to find the most nutrient-dense and health-supportive foods.
Monday, June 25th
Health Starts Here Tour
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Free but please pre-registerMeet at the Customer Service desk
If you’re looking to eat healthier and try new foods, you’ll want to learn more about Health Starts Here! Our Health Starts Here program is focused on providing you with tools to improve your eating habits in wonderfully delicious ways. It’s not diet or deprivation – just adding in lots of nutrients by making smart choices. On this tour, you’ll learn about the program, the ANDI scoring system, and how to find the most nutrient-dense and health-supportive foods.
Thursday, June 28th
Homeopathy Empowerment for Acute and Chronic Disease
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free but please pre-registerWhole Lifestyle Center
Ellen Bench, Homeopathic Master Clinician, will explain how homeopathy may benefit health and well-being. Learn about the principles of homeopathy, healing vs. suppression, vitality vs. disease, and how influences such as stress, environment, diet, genetic predisposition, and vaccinations may affect health and more. Possible homeopathy solutions for health concerns including fibromyalgia, ADD, arthritis, insomnia, addictive behavior and more will be discussed.
Friday, June 29th
Wine Tasting: Italian Wines
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Free (must be 21 years of age or older)Specialty Department
Thirsty for wine knowledge? Join us at this informal and informative wine tasting in our wine department! Learn more about this month’s featured topic – Italian wines – as you talk with the experts, get information to take home, and compare and contrast samples. Light appetizers also will be available, while supplies last.
Saturday, June 30th
“Half Pints” Kid’s Class: School of Fish
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | $5 per child for Whole Kids Club Members / $8 for non-members (caregivers free)Whole Lifestyle Center
This class will go swimmingly because kids ages 3 to 5 are sure to love the tuna fish sandwiches we’re making! We’ll have fun mixing,spreading the filling on bread and then cutting our sandwiches into fish shapes. (teacher: Phyllis) Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend.
Saturday, June 30th
Grilling and Chilling Sampling Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FreeThroughout the store
Is delicious food part of your Fourth of July celebration? It is for ours! Try samples prepared with summer’s best ingredients and get ready for fireworks of flavor and fun.
Saturday, June 30th
“Future Chefs” Kid’s Class: School of Fish
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | $10 per person for Whole Kids Club members / $13 for non-membersWhole Lifestyle Center
Swim on in and join our school of fish! Kids ages 6 to 8 will learn how to make homemade fish sticks with dipping sauce and veggie “boats”.
CLASS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Whole Foods Market offers these classes for your benefit. The information presented represents the views of the lecturer and may or may not reflect the views of Whole Foods Market. As always, you should decide what is appropriate for you and your lifestyle.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel attending a class contact customer service at (402) 393-1200. A class credit or store credit will be given if you cancel within 48 hours prior to the day of the class. Cancellations left on email or faxed to the store will not be honored. Whole Foods Market has the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment or instructor illness. Whole Foods will contact you by phone regarding the cancellation and you will receive a refund.
