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.

Learn about the benefits of Transcendental Meditation for health, creativity and happiness. Principles of Transcendental Meditation and scientific research are presented in a very practical and easy-to-understand format. Questions are welcomed! Brian Smith and Deborah Kolberg have both been practicing and teaching for many years and are certified teachers of the program.

Join us for a special hour-long mobile class that will demonstrate how to easily choose and prepare the most nutrient-rich and health-supportive foods. We’ll enjoy samples and provide you with some resources, including a menu plan, shopping list and recipes, to help you get started with your healthier eating goals. 

What’s new? Stop by to find out! We get new products in all the time and today, we’re sampling some of our best new products throughout the store.

What in the world are GMOs? Why are they in my food? How can I avoid them? Educator Mary Tisthammer, director of Avalon Learning Center, will provide a meaning of the term GMO and give an overview of the Non-GMO Project. And Maria from Whole Foods Market Omaha will discuss what to look for while grocery shopping if you want to avoid GMOs. Questions are encouraged!

As part of our commitment to the area community, Whole Foods Market will donate 5 percent of the day’s net sales to Omaha Girls Rock. Their mission is to give girls the confidence to use their voice through music education and performance. Find out more at www.omahagirlsrock.com.

Half Pints ages 3 to 5 are invited to scoop, pour, roll, stir or spread foods to make their own edible creations. Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend. There will be lots of monkey-ing around as we make a super easy banana pudding, breakfast banana splits and monkey bread. (teacher: Phyllis)

Squash, canteloupe, and corn - oh my! Summer's bounty is just ripe for the cooking and we'll dish about all of the ways to enjoy your favorites. We'll also celebrate our friends the bees, pollinators we all love and need to keep summer's bounty returning years after year. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Sharpen your food preparation skills! Chef Jillian Mahl will demonstrate how to properly sharpen knives and prepare a meal showcasing different types of cuts. On the menu: Brunoise vegetable salad, summer squash ribbons with spicy tomato sauce and cucumber boxes filled with herb gelee. Class is appropriate for introductory to intermediate skill levels.

Our teams will hit a home run with the awesome samples we’ll have throughout the store at this summery sampling event!

Kids ages 9 to 12 will use their imaginations to transform fresh food into art!  We’ll cut and shape fruits and veggies to make flowers, penguins, mice and caterpillars. Then, we’ll create with naturally dyed pudding paints. (teacher: Shera)

Searching for strategies that may help improve your family’s health? Join Dr. Sam from Family First Chiropractic for a discussion on health and food in the U.S. and simple ideas that may help maximize your quality of life.

Half Pints ages 3 to 5 are invited to scoop, pour, roll, stir or spread foods to make their own edible creations. Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend. Kids will be happy campers when we make food that can made at a campsite or in your own kitchen! We’ll make s’mores on a stick, hobo packets and trail mix! (teacher: Phyllis) 

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. 

Get grilling! Give your summer barbecue some oomph with tasty grilling ideas from Stephanie Patsalis, author or Greek Chic Cuisine. On the menu: grilled Greek chicken gyros with tzatziki and kalamata olive bruschetta.

Local produce, local bread, local cheese - come and share your stories of the local artisans and products you most enjoy. We'll chat about how you find great local products and how to support those that produce them. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

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 – red and white wines that go great with grilled food – as you talk with the experts, get information to take home, compare and contrast samples, and enjoy free appetizers.

Half Pints ages 3 to 5 are invited to scoop, pour, roll, stir or spread foods to make their own edible creations. Class is limited to 10 children and their caregivers. Younger siblings who will remain in a carrier or stroller are welcome to attend. Kids will use their imagination and fresh fruits and veggies to transform food into art! We’ll make penguins, caterpillars and more. (teacher: Shera) 

Kids ages 6 to 8 will have fun using their imagination to transform fresh fruits and veggies into art! We’ll make penguins, caterpillars and more. (teacher: Shera)

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.