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 happening this weekend!
- Fish Fries and Pasta Dinners – LAST ONE this Friday, 4/11!
- Summer Camps – Browse 50+ camps divided into The Arts, Academic Camps, Outdoor Fun, Specialty Camps, and Sports Camps! Featured This Week:
- Scuba Rangers at DiVentures – Kids learn the knowledge and skills necessary to be a safe diver. Initial Scuba Rangers training is separated into five steps and involves swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving techniques. Two sessions coming this June!
- Miracle Hill Jr. Golf Programs – Your little golfer can learn to golf this summer in their Jr. Golf Camp and League, or play with you in the parent-child golf league! Plus, check out Family Fun Sundays: After 3, Kids play Free with paid adult, and all day on the practice tee, get a FREE Kids bucket with adult purchase of large or jumbo bucket.
Great Deals:
- 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:
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.
Things that Go at the Omaha Children’s Museum – Ends 4/13
- It’s the last weekend of the traveling exhibit, Things That Go! Tying in with Science Month, enjoy themed activities throughout the museum all about physics and fun experiments!
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.
Family Movie Night at Salvation Army Kroc Center – 4/11, 6 p.m., FREE
- Family Movie Night: VeggieTales: Twas the Night Before Easter
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities – MANY this weekend!
Here is a sampling of many going on this weekend! Find further details and more listed here!
April 12th (see many more here)
- Party Pals Easter Egg Hunt – Rambleridge Park, 114th & Fort, 4/12, 10:30 a.m.
- Easter Begg Hunt at Turner Park for Dogs – 4/12, 1 p.m., $5.00 registration fee per dog
- Papillion Egg Hunt at Halleck Park with Real Princesses Omaha – 4/12, 1 – 3 p.m., 12 & under, FREE
- Easter Extravaganza at Downtown YMCA (All ages) – 4/12, 1 – 3 p.m., Member/ Non Member: FREE
April 13th (see many more here)
- Easter Family Fun Day & Zip Line Egg Drop at Camp Fontanelle – 4/13, 2 – 6 p.m., Free will donation ($10-$15 for zipline)
- Easter EGGstravaganza at Salvation Army Kroc Center – 4/13, 2 – 4 p.m.
- Camelot Family Easter Egg Hunt – 4/13, 2 – 4 p.m. (2: Games and Crafts, 3:30: Hunt Begins!), FREE
- Easter Egg Hunt at Montclair Pool – 4/13, 2 – 3 p.m., Pool Admission Special of $2/person
- KinderNature: Carrots & Cottontails at Hitchcock Nature Center – 4/13, 1:30 p.m., $5/child, Ages 3-5 years accompanied by an adult
Kicks for A Cure – 4/12, FREE
- Enjoy Free soccer for a great cause! Kicks for a Cure will be held at Morrison Stadium with local high school teams during the day, plus: 5:00 pm – Creighton Women vs Drake, 7:00 pm – Creighton Men vs Marquette.
Discovery Day at all Omaha Community Centers – 4/12, FREE
- Each center is offering refreshments, free activities, and a chance to find out about all of the great opportunities available. Registration for summer camps, swim lessons and more will be open at all centers & online at this Sat. Discovery Day! Hours and activities vary at each Community Center.
Hummel Spring Discovery Day – 4/12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Enjoy the spring weather with a guided hike, fun activities in the Nature Center and even make your own s’more! Refreshments provided. All ages welcome.
Spring Safety Event and Bike Expo, Plattsmouth Community Center – 4/12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Bring your bike for the bike rodeo (weather permitting), Scooter races for ages 16 and under, Interactive safety games, and more!
Lowe’s Build and Grow – 4/12, 10 a.m., FREE
- Build a Recycling Truck! Register online.
Family Fun Day at Joslyn Art Museum – 4/13, 1 – 4 p.m., FREE
- Fun-filled, FREE events for children and families featuring Poseidon and the Sea: Myth, Cult, and Daily Life.
Arts For All In The Mall, Oak View Mall – 4/13, 1 – 4 p.m., FREE
- Located on the lower level in JCPenney Court, there will be several mini-lesson stations available for attendees, including painting, guitar, ballet, filmmaking, cartooning and piano. Each session is about ten minutes in length and allows children the ability to get a taste of different arts mediums and perhaps stir interest in the arts.
Mark Your Calendars:
Hands-on-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – 4/18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Pre-registration FREE with code ParentSavvy
- ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest are providing these special educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents. Pre-register with promo code “ParentSavvy” for free admission!
- April 18 – Our Pond Pals!
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!
Lewis and Clark Kite Flying Festival – 5/3, 2 – 5 p.m., FREE
- Stunt kite flying, create and fly a kite, bounce house and face painting, art projects, rope making, family activity booths, plus more!
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!