Are you looking for an alternative to coloring Easter Eggs this year? Try Rice Krispie Easter Eggs, courtesy of Danielle at Find Time for Fun! Easy to make, fun to decorate, and yummy to eat!
Reminder – Last Week for Discounted Zoo Membership!
The Omaha Zoo is one of my favorite places to visit with my family – I always feel like I am on vacation! This is the last week to get a discounted membership to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo (price increases April 2nd). This includes FREE zoo admission, FREE Imax admission, discounted admission to the Wildlife Safari Park, and reciprocal privileges to over 100 zoos nationwide (perfect for vacation!). Also, new this year, you can add on a Season Pass to the Wildlife Safari Park for only $20 (increases to $25 after April 1st). This pays for itself in one visit with a family of four!
And, as an added bonus – the newly renovated Aquarium opens April 5th AND there is a new baby Zebra!
See other family friendly activities in Omaha Attractions and Upcoming Events!
Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics – 4/14 and 4/28
Lowe’s offers FREE Build and Grow clinics every other Saturday at 10am. Bring the kids to any Lowe’s store to build fun projects. This is recommended for children in grades 1st-5th. The upcoming activities are:
Saturday 4/14/12 – Game Show Chip Drop Game
Saturday 4/28/12 – Terrarium
Check availability and register soon, as these tend to fill up fast!
See these and other family friendly events in Omaha Attractions and in the Event Calendar!
Upcoming Fun Family Activities!
Spring is here, and there are many fun family activities coming up both locally and nationally! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. See these and other family friendly events in Omaha Attractions and in the Event Calendar!
Stay Tuned for an Extensive List of Local Easter Egg Hunts and Activities!
Local
- Fish Fries continue for only a couple more weeks, with most ending on March 30th. See Omaha.com for the latest list and map.
- Enjoy FREE general admission, Saturdays, 10 am–noon. Additional charge for some special exhibitions. Joslyn Art Museum’s Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden is open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm each day, and admission is free.
- Sunday, March 25th, 2:15-4:30pm, and Saturday, April 7th, 1:15-3:15pm. Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena (inside Hitchcock Park- 45th x Q). Only $10 for a family of four, and $3 for each additional person. This includes admission, skate rentals, popcorn, and drink.
- Children ages 5 and younger with accompanying adult can explore nature activities through interactive stations. A different natural science topic is introduced each week. $2 member/$3 non-member. It is held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during the school year from 9:30 – 11:30 am.
- Canopic Jars on March 31st – Through partnerships with local artists and area organizations or special programming for children and families, there is always something new to explore here at the Museum! Join us every other Saturday from 10 am–noon for a self-guided art project at Joslyn! Remember FREE General Admission to the Joslyn on Saturdays, 10am-12pm.
- Saturday, 3/31, 10-11am – All things Seuss! Ages 3 to 8. Funded by the Papillion Women’s Club. To register call 597-2040 or stop at the Circulation Desk.
- Indoor Air Show at Strategic Air and Space Museum, March 31st, 10-4pm.
- Westroads Kid’s Club will be held on the first Wednesday of every month, from 10:30-11:30am, on the upper level, near the children’s play area. April 4th will feature Science in Action: Plant Life.
National Events
- Lowe’s offers FREE Build and Grow clinics on Saturdays at 10am. Bring the kids to any Lowe’s store to build fun projects. This is recommended for children ages 5 and up. The upcoming activities are: Saturday 3/24/12 – Art Station. Check availability and register soon, as these tend to fill up fast! UPDATE: It looks as though you can no longer sign up for the 3/24 Build and Grow Clinic, but registration is open for the upcoming ones in April!
Pottery Barn Kids National Geographic Little Explorers – 3/24
- Children 3 and up will experience fun hands-on activities, songs, and more while learning all about maps. Time and Date may vary by store. Please call your local store to confirm.
- Home Depot offers FREE kid’s workshops on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am-12pm. They are designed for children ages 5-12. Saturday, April 7th – Build a Window Bird Feeder.
Home Depot Kids Workshop – 4/7
Home Depot offers FREE kid’s workshops on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am-12pm. They are designed for children ages 5-12.
Saturday, April 7th – Build a Window Bird Feeder
Check out other Kids Programs and upcoming Events!
Shadow Lake Towne Center Kids Club
Shadow Lake Towne Center offers Kids Club, a FREE hour of fun for children. A different activity is featured in a different store / restaurant each month. Register early since these tend to fill-up quickly! The next one will be held on Thursday, April 12th, 10:30-11:30am at Red Robin.
Upcoming Events:
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13
See this and other free or inexpensive events in the Event Calendar!
Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics – 3/10 and 3/24
Lowe’s offers FREE Build and Grow clinics on Saturdays at 10am. Bring the kids to any Lowe’s store to build fun projects. This is recommended for children in grades 1st-5th. The upcoming activities are:
Saturday 3/10/12 – Carnival Hoops
Saturday 3/24/12 – Art Station
Check availability and register soon, as these tend to fill up fast!
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Membership – Add On Wildlife Safari Park Now for Only $20!
I Love the Omaha Zoo!
We went there this morning to enjoy this absolutely perfect day (OK a little windy, but 70+ degrees in March is a blessing!). I think the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo membership is a fantastic deal, but new this year, you can add on a Season Pass to the Wildlife Safari Park for only $20 (increases to $25 after April 1st)! This pays for itself in one visit with a family of four!
See Helpful Tips for visiting the Omaha Zoo here!
For any membership level, you receive admission to the Zoo AND the IMAX Theater, and discounts to many zoo activities. It also includes reciprocal membership to over 100 zoos nationwide – great for travelling!
And, as an added bonus – the newly renovated Aquarium opens April 5th AND there is a new baby Zebra! I always feel like I am on vacation when I go to the zoo!
Also, check out other Family Friendly Omaha Attractions and Upcoming Events!
Reminder – Cheap Movies this Weekend!
Marcus Theatres® and American Family Insurance® invite you on Saturday mornings at 10am and Sunday mornings at 11am (except in Sheboygan, WI) to enjoy favorite family movies for only $2! Check here for your nearest participating Marcus Theatre® location! In Nebraska, this includes Village Pointe Cinema in Omaha and Twin Creek Cinema in Bellevue.
All titles will be shown in standard 2D only.
March 3-4 – Happy Feet Two
March 10-11 – Puss In Boots
March 17-18 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
AND FREE FAMILY FLICKS at Aksarben Cinema!
Your admission is free with the donation of a canned good/non-perishable item, or $1/person donation to Together, Inc.
Movie Schedule – (shows start @ 10 a.m., doors open approximately 30 minutes in advance)
March 3/4 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
See this and other free and inexpensive family events in the Event Calendar.
CC image adapted from kalleboo
NEW Westroads Kids Club – Omaha
Westroads is starting a Kid’s Club that will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. The first event is on March 7th from 10:30-11:30am, and will feature the Amazing Bubble Show presented by the Omaha Children’s Museum.
At the Omaha Children’s Museum’s most popular science show, you will experience giant bubbles that float, bubbles that turn into smoke and even bubbles you can stand in! Science comes alive when children learn the scientific method, watch and participate in great experiments that all revolve around one of our most favorite playthings, BUBBLES. Come join in the fun of The Amazing Bubble Show!
The first 220 kids will receive an amazing bubble gift to take home to create their own science!
Membership is FREE and you’ll receive a FREE cookie from The Cookie Company, for each child you enroll in the Kid’s Club. As a member, kids also receive a birthday gift; a FREE Child Admission Pass to Rave Motion Pictures, to help celebrate their special day. Birthday gifts are available while supplies last and can be picked up at the next Kid’s Club event during your child’s birthday month.
Children ages 2-12. Sign up at any Kid’s Club event.
Look for upcoming Kid’s Club events the first Wednesday of every month.
LOCATION: Upper Level near the Children’s Play Area
TIME: 10:30am – 11:30am
See this and other free and inexpensive family events in the Event Calendar.