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Four Passes to Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch – Ends Sunday!
- We recently visited and had a great time. See our review here!
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Find these and many more events and activities in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Hands On Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – September 16 (9:30 – 11:00 a.m.) SOLD OUT; FREE with registration
- Fun, educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents sponsored by ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest. Free with registration.
- Sign up now for October 21st before it sells out, too!
Goodnight Moon at The Rose Theater – September 2 – 18
- The 2016-2017 Season begins with this cherished children’s classic in a lively musical production.
Family Movie Nights at the Omaha Kroc Center – September 16 (5:30 p.m.), FREE
- Themed kid-friendly activities start 30 minutes before the movie, at 5:30 p.m. FREE popcorn during the movie! Sept. 16: The Peanuts Movie
Oktoberfest at German American Society – September 16-17, $5
- Friday, September 16: 5 p.m. – Midnight. Saturday, September 17: 11:30 a.m. – Midnight.
- Free Parking. $5 entry, Kids under 13 free with guardian.
Gifford Farm Fall Festival – September 17-18 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), $5
- Animal presentations, StarLab Planetarium presentations, hay rides all free with your admission. $5 each ages 2 & up.
El Grito de Independencia Festival – September 17-18
- Festivities will be held in South Omaha on the Plaza the la Raza (24th & N Streets) and South 24th Streets with rides, games, food, parade, exhibitors, fireworks, entertainment and much more. Free admission, concerts, and fireworks. Discounted carnival wristbands available at Hy-Vee.
Crafts for Kids – Saturdays
- Michaels Kids Club – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., $2
- Lakeshore Learning Center – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
Family Fiesta at Florence Branch – September 17 (2 – 4 p.m.)
- Music, tasty snacks, colorful crafts, and a piñata. All ages are welcome, please register. Call if you miss registration deadline.
Where Books and Art Meet (Registration Required) – September 17 (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE
- 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.
Family Fiesta at Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo – September 18 (12 – 5 p.m.)
- The annual celebration highlights Latin American culture via dance and a live mariachi band while entertaining the kids with bounce houses, airbrush tattoos and much more. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
BaconFest Omaha at the Omaha Kroc Center – September 18 (1 – 5 p.m.)
- Enjoy bacon and family-friendly fun with all proceeds going to the Kroc Center Scholarship Program. The event is being moved completely inside the building (No need to worry about rain or heat!)
- Construction Sale:
- Tickets for Adults are now $15.00/each
- Tickets for Children are $5.00/each (same as before)
- Family Passes are now $30.00/each (2 adult and 2 youth tickets)
- Military Adult Tickets are now $10.00/each
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Sundays, September 4, 11, 18, 25; (4 – 6 p.m.)
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
Outside of Omaha:
AppleJack Festival at Kimmel Orchard: September 17-18th with extended hours 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. both days.
- They will have hay rack rides running all weekend taking you to the pick your own apples, a bungee trampoline, rope making, pony rides, face painting, wood carving (Saturday only), air brush and balloon artists, live music, wine tastings, kettle corn, caramel apples, apple doughnuts, delicious BBQ items, plus SO much more in our historic Apple Barn!
- Currently, Groupon is offering stays at Great Wolf Lodge – Kansas City, KS, beginning at $139/night! (affiliate link)
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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!