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!]
Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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Popular this Week:
Omaha Area Consignment Sales and Kids Resale Stores
- Choose from a variety of Consignment Sales in the Omaha Area throughout the Fall, beginning this week!
Summer Fun:
- Spraygrounds and Splash Parks
- FREE Summer Activities
- 50+ Things to Do in Omaha this Summer with Kids
Top Picks this Weekend:
PLAY Exhibit at Kaneko – 5/30 – 8/16, FREE
- Explore the power of play with a variety of opportunities to engage in meaningful play.
- Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Back to School Programs with the Omaha Public Library – 8/5 – 8/15, FREE
- Join the Omaha Public Library for a variety of back to school events to help students prepare for a successful school year. All events are free and open to the public.
OneWorld Back to School Bash – 8/7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
- Join OneWorld for its annual Back to School Bash on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to the public and will feature snacks, bounce houses, crafts, face painting and the opportunity to meet BoBo the Mexican Clown.
- Location: OneWorld’s Livestock Exchange Building, located on 4920 S. 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68107.
Magician Jeff Quinn at Gretna Library – 8/7, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
- Bring a canned food item to donate to Gretna neighbors. Location: Thomas Elementary’s Gym
Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival – 8/7 – 8/8
- Balloons launch Friday and Saturday Evening 7 p.m., and Balloon Glow Friday and Saturday Night 9 p.m. (weather permitting). Find out more Hot Air Balloon Information here. Admission to the event: $7-$17.
Sweet Corn Festival at Lauritzen Gardens – 8/8 – 8/9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and plenty of delicious, locally grown sweet corn. The Sweet Corn Festival is included with regular garden admission of $10/adults, $5/children ages 6-12.
Back to School Bash at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 8/8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Back-to-School science show, decorate your own back-to-school notebook or bookmark and more! Included with regular museum admission.
Cabela’s Explorers – 8/8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE
- New FREE Monthly Kids Program at Cabela’s! Space is limited, registration required.
Back to School Celebration at Andersen Middle School – 8/8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., FREE
- Celebrate the beginning of a new school year with fun, food, and family with Inflatables, Hot Dogs and Chips, Face Painting, and Games. Sponsored by Restore Community Church.
Where Books and Art Meet – 8/8, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., FREE, Registration Required
- Explore your creative side every week with art projects based on books and illustrations. Classes meet at South Omaha Library and are taught by professional artists and art teachers in partnership with Arts For All. For children ages 8-12.
BaconFest Omaha at the Omaha Kroc Center – 8/9, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Enjoy a day of sampling bacon-inspired dishes, listening to area bands, and family fun! Fundraiser for the Omaha Kroc Center. Ticket Prices: $25 per person, $5 for kids ages 5-17, FREE for kids 4 & under. Valpak Coupon for one free child’s ticket with adult ticket available here.
Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
FREE/Cheap Movies
- Marcus Theaters at Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue – August 9-10, 12 – Home, 10 a.m., $3
- See more FREE/Cheap Summer Movies here!
Coming this Week:
- FREE Family Fishing Event at Halleck Park – 8/11, 6-8 p.m.
- Spielbound Board Game Nights at KANEKO – 8/11, 7 – 9 p.m., FREE
- Back to School Bash at Papillion Farmers Market – 8/12, 5:30 – 7 p.m., FREE
- Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 8/13, 10:30 a.m., FREE
- Mommy & Minion Night with Omaha Storm Chasers – 8/14 (plus Enter to Win a Prize Package with ParentSavvy!)
It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting as events are subject to change.
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!