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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Mother’s Day Events:
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Moms! Enjoy your special day with Freebies, Special Events, Arts and Crafts, and Special Brunches!
More Top Picks this Weekend:
Omaha Area Farmers Markets
- Find several Farmers Markets in the Omaha area, some which have already begun.
Wicked at The Orpheum Theater – 5/7 – 5/25
- The favorite Broadway show is back in Omaha!
National Public Gardens Day: FREE Admission to Lauritzen Gardens – 5/9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., FREE
- FREE admission on Friday, May 9th, from 9-5, as part of National Public Gardens Day. Enjoy the beautiful spring flowers in bloom and learn about the events and programs that garden provides throughout the year.
Spring Into Summer at Elmwood Park – 5/9, 6 – 9 p.m., FREE
- Come out and jump-start your family summer fun with live music from “Belles and Whistles,” while enjoying free activities such as golf, kite-building, a climbing wall, bounce houses, a magic show and more.
Celebrate CB – May 9 – 17, 2014
- BBQ in the Bluffs at River’s Edge Park, parade, carnival, free children’s activities, and more.
Florence Days – May 10 – 11, 2014
- Florence celebrates its heritage each year with a parade and lots of other activities
- May 10th (Saturday): Florence Days Parade, 1-3 p.m. from Miller Park to McKinley Street.
Ramona Quimby at The Rose Theater – 4/25 – 5/11
- Enjoy the favorite children’s story at the Rose! Best for ages 5-11, 60 minutes.
FREE Bike Helmets and Fittings from AAA Nebraska – 5/10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Free bike helmets for children ages 5-14 while supplies last. Children must be present to be properly fitted.
- May 10th, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at AAA’s location, 2606 S. 132 St. (near 132nd Street and West Center Road) in Omaha
Family Nature Day at Gifford Farm – 5/10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $5
- Enjoy crafts, activities and displays for children. Visit with the animals and play in our Outdoor Nature Classroom. Programs include a visit from Fontenelle Nature Association’s, Raptor Recovery.
Nebraska Renaissance Faire at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch – 5/10 – 5/11, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- See over 100 combined artisans, demonstrators, performers, costumed characters, and vendors exhibit their talents in this medieval amusement park. Throughout each day of the faire, a continuous schedule of music, comedy, juggling, and amazing feats of skill are presented on four unique stages.
- Tickets: $12 Adults & $7 Children (3-12 years)
Artist Talk with Patrick Barton at Smiling Turtle Art Spot – 5/10, 2 p.m., FREE
- Come learn about Patrick’s underwater adventures. He will have his scuba and camera equipment on hand to see, talk about how he gets the photos he captures, and share plenty of stories from the ocean waters around the world. They will have coffee from Sleepless from Seattle and snacks.
Public Ice Skating at Ralston Arena – 5/11, 1 – 5 p.m., $5
- $5 Admission, Free skate rental. Enter through the Southeast entrance. Cash only. Public Ice Skate Times may be pre-empted at any time.
Mark Your Calendars:
Hands-on-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – 5/16, 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!
- May 16 – How to Make a Flower!
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!