Enjoy many family-friendly events this weekend! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
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Don’t Miss:
- Easter Egg Hunts and Activities – Many new events added!
- Fish Fries and Pasta Dinners – With Interactive Map!
- Summer Camps – Browse 50+ camps divided into The Arts, Academic Camps, Outdoor Fun, Specialty Camps, and Sports Camps! Featured This Week:
- The Arts: Create, perform, and draw this summer with fun Camps for The Arts at The Rose Theater, Smiling Turtle Art Spot, The Durham Museum, and more!
Great Deals:
- SAVE on The Harlem Globetrotters 2014 Tour Coming to Omaha – Order by 4/3 at noon!
- ParentSavvy is teaming up with the Omaha Storm Chasers to bring you 50% off your Lil Chasers Membership!
- Kids Bowl Free Registration is now open!
Top Picks this Weekend:
Opening Day of Omaha Storm Chasers – 4/3
- 4/4 – Friday Fireworks
- 4/6 – Hy-Vee Canned Food Sunday: Bring two (2) cans of Hy-vee Branded Canned Food an receive a FREE McDonald’s Berm Ticket.
- PLUS, save 50% of your Lil Chasers Membership (Free McDonald’s Berm Ticket and Entrance to Centris Family Fun Zone on Sunday and Wednesday Games, plus more) when you sign up for ParentSavvy newsletter! First game is Sunday, 4/6!
U.S National Robotics Competition at Salvation Army Kroc Center – 4/4 – 4/5, FREE
- Free and open to the public! Watch the top Robotics teams from across the nation compete in the U.S. National Robotics Competition and cheer on our home-town teams!
- Friday, April 4: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 5: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Leo Lionni’s Frederick at The Rose Theater – 3/28 – 4/13
- Enjoy the world premiere of Leo Lionni’s classic children’s book, Frederick. Frederick is a sweet and gentle musical geared for ages 3-8.
First Friday Family Date Night at Omaha Children’s Museum – 4/4, 4 – 8 p.m.
- Stay late and play until eight on the first Friday of each month during winter hours. Enjoy themed activities and tons of fun for the whole family!
- April 4: Mad Science Night
Pajamarama With the Cat in the Hat at Barnes & Noble Oakview – 4/4, 7 p.m.
- Put on your PJs and join us for some Cat in the Hat fun! We will read the classic story and enjoy some feline photographs with our very tall-hatted friend.
FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot – 4/5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12. Build a Birdbath/Birdfeeder from the new FOX film, “Rio 2”.
Teddy Bear Weekend at the Omaha Zoo – 4/5-4/6, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE for children, 3-12, with stuffed animal
- Children, ages 3-12, who bring in their favorite stuffed animal will receive FREE admission to the Zoo.
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Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Omaha Zoo for repair and care. Your animal will go through a check up, including height, heartbeat, ear and eye exams and, if needed, a trip to the emergency room (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.). There will be music and activity stations for everyone to enjoy.
Lanoha Nurseries Idea Spring Event – 4/5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE
- Join us for a day of Spring Ideas and Family Fun! Free food and activities for adults and children.
- FREE Kids Activity: From 1-4, bring your kids in to show their creativity and paint their own flower pots!
Family Fun Swim at Montclair and Mockingbird Pools – 4/5, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Family of Four can swim for $4.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child at Omaha Children’s Museum – 4/5, 6 – 9 p.m., FREE with flyer
- Families with young children are invited to come to the Omaha Children’s Museum for FREE (must have flyer) on Saturday, April 5th from 6 – 9 p.m. to kick off the Week of the Young Child, which is April 6-12, 2014.
- Families MUST arrive with flyer to enter the event -> More Information
The Harlem Globetrotters 2014 Tour – 4/5, 7 p.m.
- The 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour will bring their exciting energy to the CenturyLink Center. This year, they are continuing last year’s success of allowing fans to choose the cool new rules that will be used in the actual game!
All Aboard! with The Omaha Symphony – 4/6, 2 p.m.
- Get ready for a musical adventure that will take you over the plains, across the world, and into the far reaches of outer space. Featuring stunning images and video. This is part of the Omaha Symphony Family Series. Be sure to come early for fun lobby activities!
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – 4/6, 3:30 – 5:45 p.m., $10
- Cost: $10.00 for family of 4, $3.00 for additional person. Includes: Admission, skate rentals, and drink.
Mark Your Calendars:
Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 4/10, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m, FREE, Reservations req’d
- A Pirate Show: Come enjoy an hour of fun during our April Tots on the Towne event hosted by First National Bank! Come learn to sing, dance and talk like a pirate!
- Reservations are required for this event. Call the Shadow Lake Management Office at 402.537.0046 for more information.
International Omaha Indoor Horse Jumping Competition – 4/11-4/12, Some FREE Events
- The International Omaha will host free daytime jumping competitions and family fun activities including a free expo, shopping, food, music and fun.
Climb A State Champion Tree at Earth Day – 4/19, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Climb a state champion tree at Earth Day Omaha at Elmwood Park!
Nebraska Science Festival – 4/24 – 4/27
- Mark your calendars – The NE SciFest is coming April 24-27! Activities are planned for science fans of all ages including rocket launches, printing press tours, hands-on science experiments, an electric car display, ice cream tour, and planetarium shows at 20 participating sites. Several events have FREE or discounted admission with SciFest ticket.
OPD Salute to Safety Expo at Westroads Mall – 4/26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
- Bring the whole family out for a free day of learning and fun-filled activities and meet your local first responders! The event will also offer free child ID kits, free bike helmets (ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult), free t-shirts for kids to design, a prescription drug take-back station (bring in your unused or unneeded medications), face painting, clowns, balloons, and many more hands-on activities. The north parking lot will host a variety of emergency vehicles and live demonstrations.
NEW Oak View Mall Kid’s Club – 4/29, 10:30 a.m., FREE
- Oak View Mall is partnering with Joslyn Art Museum to offer a new Free Kids Club! It will be held on the last Tuesday of every month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on the Lower Level near JCPenney, with the next event April 29th!
We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!