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The Wildlife Safari Park is Now Open
- We love this drive-through park, the hands-on corral, walking and hiking trails, and more!
See the elephants at the Omaha Zoo!
- The public is now welcome to view the elephants at the African Grasslands. There are six: one male and five females.
Honk! The Musical at The Rose Theater – 3/25 – 4/10
- Charming re-imagining of “The Ugly Duckling” with clever, inspiring songs. Best for ages 5+, 60 minutes without an intermission.
FREE Admission to Kroc Center for Omaha Children’s Museum Members – 4/1 – 4/30/16
- During April, members of the Omaha Children’s Museum can visit Omaha Kroc Center for FREE, and members of the Kroc Center can visit the Children’s Museum for free through April 17!
CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship at the Mid-America Center – 4/7 – 4/9
- Teams from around the world will meet in robot-to-robot competition from April 7th– April 9th, in the 2016 CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship. All competitions are open to the public and admission is free.
Pete the Cat visits Omaha Public Libraries – 4/8 – 4/16
- Bring your camera to get your photo taken with this beloved book character.
Junkstock – 4/8 – 4/10
- Vintage finds, unique antiques, and more. Kid’s Village with face painting, bounce house, petting zoo, and pony rides. Tickets $8-$30 (Children 12 & under are free.)
Lowe’s Build and Grow Kids Clinics – 4/9, 10 a.m., FREE
- Build a Birdfeeder (Registration required).
Spring Celebration at Gifford Farm – 4/9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $5 (Registration required)
- Celebration spring with a visit to the farm, brunch for the family and an egg hunt. Advance registration is required.
Discovery Day at Omaha Community Centers and Hummel Park – 4/9, Times vary, FREE
- Attend “Discovery Day” to learn about the programs, camps, and classes available this summer. Check with your local community center for schedule.
- Hummel Park – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop in to see what they have to offer. Hike with your family, visit the chickens, and enjoy many other family fun activities.
Family Education Program at Heron Haven – 4/9, 10 a.m., FREE
- After a hike, in the Nature Center you can make your own flower seed paper in a blender, plant seeds in a hand-made newspaper cup, observe and hold earth worms, play a “trashy” game and learn how to help pollinators. You are also invited to bring any free seeds or plants from your garden to share with others.
Cabela’s Explorers – 4/9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE (Registration required)
- Fun-filled hour of hands-on learning about the great outdoors. Class size is limited, so reservations are required.
Crafts for Kids – Saturdays
- Mangelsen’s – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Michaels Kids Club – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., $2
- Lakeshore Learning Center – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
Where Books and Art Meet – 4/9, 2:30, FREE, Registration Required
- Explore your creative side every week with art projects based on books and illustrations. Classes are taught by professional artists and art teachers in partnership with Arts For All. For children ages 8-12. Location: South Omaha Library.
Welcome to Storybook Land at Saddlebrook Branch – 4/10, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Meet and greet eight characters, listen to special storytimes, plus all children will receive a free book. No registration is required
- Location: 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha.
HyVee Canned Food Sunday at the Omaha Storm Chasers – 4/10, 4/24
- The Omaha Storm Chasers season opens this weekend!
- Fans who bring two non perishable Hy-Vee Brand Canned Food items to specific Sunday Omaha Storm Chasers games will receive one free general admission ticket to the McDonalds Berm.
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – 4/10, 4/17 & 4/24 – 4:00-6:15 p.m.
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!