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Kids Funfare at Regency Court – Thursdays, June 2 – July 28, 10-11 a.m., FREE
- FREE Fun activities weekly in Regency Center Court.
Art in the Afternoon at Fat Brain Toys – June 9, 2 p.m., FREE
- Children can play with Model Magic and create their own owl sculpture.
Special Events all Summer at Local Libraries
- Enjoy special events all Summer including magicians, science shows, Out and About Storytimes, and more!
Cool off with Hydrant Parties this Summer!
- Council Bluffs begin June 9th, and the City of Omaha’s begin June 13th!
Santa Lucia Festival – June 9 – 12
- Celebrate Omaha’s Italian Heritage at Lewis and Clark Landing.
Omaha Summer Arts Festival – June 10-12
- Admission to the Children’s Fair, Young Artist Exhibition and Family Entertainment Stage is FREE! Several of the activities offered in the Children’s Fair are free, while other hands-on crafts and activities require a ticket priced at 50 cents each. The cost of each activity is between one to ten tickets.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid at The Rose Theater – June 3 – June 26
- One of Disney’s all-time favorites comes to life in this Broadway musical adaptation with all your favorite songs and characters!
Omaha Treasure Hunt with The Rose Theater, The Durham Museum, and The Omaha Children’s Museum – June 1 – 30
- Pirates and Mermaids: Voyage to Creature Cove (May 28 – September 4) at the Omaha Children’s Museum.
- Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure (May 28 – August 28) at The Durham Museum.
Community Celebrations
Blair’s Gateway to the West Days – June 9 – 12, 2016
- Four-day festival, including Taste of Blair, parade, craft show, carnival, and more.
Springfield Days – June 10 – 11, 2016
- Parade, vendors, games, fireworks, and more.
Lowe’s Build & Grow – Saturday, June 11 (10 a.m.), FREE
- Fun building program for kids. June 11 – Captain America
Sand in the City at Baxter Arena – June 11 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and June 12 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- See amazing sand sculptures from corporate and community group teams and professional sand sculptors from around the country, interactive Kid Zone with games and activities, live entertainment, and two giant sandboxes.
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Kite Flying Day at the SAC Aerospace Museum – June 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ($2 off admission)
- Midwest Winds Kite Fliers will be on site to teach how to build and fly a kite. The Kite Fliers will demonstrate stunt kites and kids will be able to learn how to fly their newly constructed kites.
- Member recruitment day. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. the Museum is offering $2.00 off every admission ticket so guests can learn about all the benefits of becoming a member. Admission for the day can be converted into a membership.
Free or Cheap Summer Movies
Flix at the Chef – May 14 – October 1, 2016; FREE
- Free Outdoor Movies behind the Dairy Chef in Elkhorn (611 Gateway Rd, Elkhorn, NE).
- Movies start at 8:00 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Free popcorn provided.
- You may bring your own food and beverages. Alcohol, tents, tarps, stakes, and open flames are not allowed. Food, drinks, and ice cream also for sale at Dairy Chef.
- June 11: Angels in the Outfield
Drive-In Theater at Sokol Park – June 2 – August 5, 2016; $5-$10 per carload depending on the feature
- Tickets are on sale now by clicking the desired movie poster and are highly recommended.
- Gates open at 7 p.m. each night and shows start at dusk.
- Food truck and concession stand with hot food, popcorn, and refreshments available.
- June 12th: Zootopia
Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters – June 12 – August 17, 2016 (Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.); Admission: $3
- In Omaha, participating theaters include Majestic, Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue.
- Concessions Specials: $2.75 popcorn and $2.75 fountain drinks (special sizing)
- June 12-13, 15: Norm of the North (PG)
Coming Up! – Monday Night at the Movies at Midtown Crossing – Mondays, June 6 – July 25, 2016; FREE
- Monday nights at sunset in Turner Park. Free Parking.
- June 13: Top Gun (PG)
Water Fun
Stay cool at many Pools and Waterparks and 15+ Spraygrounds in the Omaha Area!
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
PinPoint Member Appreciation Day at Fun-Plex – Sunday, June 12, 12 – 8 p.m.
- All PinPoint members will receive a Buy One, Get One Free Admission. There is a limit of 1 BOGO offer per valid PinPoint Card. Simply present your valid PinPoint Card (either on your smart phone app or printed from your online member account) at the main admission window to receive the BOGO offer. The BOGO offer is valid for general all day admission (normal price: $25.95+tax).
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Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Sundays, June 5, 12, 19, 26; 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!