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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Enter to Win:
- Enter to Win A Summer Household Membership to The Kroc Center! (value $160) – Ends Sunday!
- Enjoy Family Fun all Summer at the Omaha Kroc Center with the Summer Household Membership! A family of up to 6 will receive access to all the Kroc Center offers for one flat fee all Summer long!
Plan Ahead:
- Family-Friendly Things to Do in Omaha this Spring
- Mother’s Day Events in Omaha – NEW!
- FREE Summer Concerts in the Omaha Area – NEW!
Top Picks this Weekend:
May Day Baskets – 4/30
- 10 a.m. at the La Vista Community Center; 3:30 p.m. at the La Vista Library
- Celebrate May Day by making special baskets! All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration – 5/1 – 5/3
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 1 – 3 with live music, a parade, food, fiesta, carnival, health fair, and more.
- Saturday, May 2nd: Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade, 10 a.m., 24th Street (D to L)
Free Comic Book Day – 5/2
- Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at your local comic shop, Saturday May 2nd, by getting FREE comics! With 50 titles available to choose from, there’s a story for everyone to enjoy!
- Check with your local comic book shop for their participation and rules. Find participating locations here.
- Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Omaha Public Library! Each branch will have free comic book titles to give away. Supplies are limited.
FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot – 5/2, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Learn How to Build a Picket Fence Photo Frame! FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12. Quantities limited.
Celebrate Teachers at Lakeshore Learning Store – 5/2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Come in-store to make crafts for Teacher Appreciation Week.
The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska – 5/2 – 5/3 and 5/9 – 5/10
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch. $12-Adults / $7 Children.
- Enjoy live stage performances, artists, demonstrators, performers, and vendors, plus hands-on activities, artisan markets, historical fun, and food!
Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House – 5/2 (12 – 8 p.m.) and 5/3 (12 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Art demonstrations (bronze pouring, clay work and raku firings, iron forging, and glass blowing), food and live music, with most residents of the Hot Shops opening their studios to the public.
- Please donate a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.
Pipal Park 40th Anniversary – 5/2, 12 – 6 p.m., FREE
- 40th Anniversary Reunion and Remembrance Celebration of the May 6th, 1075 F4 tornado.
- 12 – 6 p.m. Music on stage; 1 – 5 p.m. climbing wall and games/crafts.
Books-A-Million – Celebrate Star Wars Day – 5/2, 2 – 4 p.m.
- Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character and come for storytime, trivia contest, Star Wars Jedi training camp, and more. Celebrated as part of Customer Appreciation Month and Geek Week.
Bike Rack’s Bike Fest – 5/3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., FREE
- FREE Bike Helmets (for participants), Bike Check-ups, Bike Safety Rodeo, Free Food & Refreshments provided by Jimmy Johns.
Star Wars Event at Toys R Us – 5/3, 12 – 2 p.m., FREE
- Make & Take a FREE & exclusive LEGO® Star Wars mini Wookiee Gunship (while supplies last). Meet Geoffrey! Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character and bring your camera to capture the moment.
- Event intended for children, ages 5-up. All giveaways and event materials available while supplies last and distributed to participating children only. Limit one per child.
La Vista Kite Fly – 5/3, 12 – 4 p.m., FREE
- A popular event with many kites! Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop.
- La Vista Soccer Complex, just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.
Many Farmers Markets Begin:
Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- May 2 – October 17; 11th & Jackson Streets
Village Pointe Farmers Market – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- May 2 – October 3; 168th & Dodge
Benson Farmers Market – Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- May 2 – October 3; Omaha Home for Boys, 4343 N. 52nd Street (at Ames Ave) – New Location
Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village – Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- May 3 – October 18; 67th and Center
See more Omaha Area Farmers Markets!
Mark Your Calendars:
Princess Treasure Hunt and Tea Party – 5/28
- Join princesses for a treasure hunt in Elmwood Park, followed by a tea party in the Pavilion with cupcakes and sweets!
- Reserve your spot now as only a few tickets will be available for each session – 5 sessions available. Parents and children ages 3 and up are $8.00 (+ $1.40 ticket fee). Siblings under 3 are free with a paid ticket.
Find these and many more events in our Omaha Kids Calendar!
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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!