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!]
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Go! Kids’ Gym Shop & Play Event – 12/4, 7 – 8 p.m., 1 can of non-perishable food per child, Registration Req’d
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Playtime for your kids, shopping for you, and Queen Elsa from Frozen! Please bring a non-perishable food item for each registered child. Only a few spots left! Register here.
Omaha Children’s Museum
- Milk & Cookies with Santa (December 4, 10 and 18)
- First Friday Family Date Night Winter Fun (December 5, 5-8 p.m.)
- Plus, Santa’s Magic all season and the special exhibit Once Upon A Farm!
- Enter to win 4 Day Passes here!
Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Omaha!
- The Holidays bring a sense of peace, joy, and excitement as we create and share wonderful memories with our family and friends. Enjoy many Family-Friendly Events this Holiday season in Omaha!
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Lights of Aksarben – Fridays, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- Fridays, December 5, 12, & 19th, from 6-8 p.m., there will be free activities each week for the kids!
A Christmas Story Opens at The Rose Theater – 12/5 – 12/28
- Watching the movie has become a family tradition for many, with favorite scenes, classic lines, and humorous adventures. Now you can bring your family to experience the fun live on stage!
Christmas at Union Station – 11/28 – 1/4
- The Durham Museum invites you to join in the festivities during Christmas at Union Station. Included with regular museum admission.
- Ethnic Holiday Festival (Friday, December 5; 5 – 9 p.m.)
- Holiday Concert Series (Saturdays & Sundays, November 29 & 30, December 6 & 7, 13 & 14 and 20 & 21)
La Vista Holiday Wintertainment – 11/30 – 12/22
- Library Holiday Open House (December 6; 10 a.m.)
- Sugar Cone Christmas Trees (December 6; 11 a.m. (Register))
Festival of Trees in Bennington – 12/5-12/6
- Annual fundraising event for the Bennington Public Library. $1 admission.
- Santa and Storytime, Holiday Entertainment, & more.
Home Depot Kids Workshop – 12/6, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE
- FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12. Come learn how to build festive Holiday Yard Stakes.
SantaPalooza at Scheels – 12/6, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Enjoy Santa’s rooftop arrival at 10 a.m. (get there early), then follow Santa into the store and enjoy all the Christmas activities inside.
Santa Visits Saddlebrook – 12/6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE
- Join Saddlebrook Community Center and Library in singing winter songs, constructing holiday crafts and meeting Santa!
Christmas in the Village, 24th and Lake – 12/6, 12 – 5 p.m.
- Free carriage rides, holiday music, and much more!
Hot Shops Art Center’s Holiday Open House – 12/6 (12-8 p.m.), 12/7 (12-5 p.m.), FREE
- The event features fun and informative art demonstrations and live music, with residents of the Hot Shops opening their studios to the public. All of the galleries host events. Local acoustic musicians will perform throughout the center.
Christmas in Germany at the German-American Society – 12/7, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Enjoy the festive activities of the season. Folk dancing, songs, and a visit from St. Nicholas. Food and drink available for purchase. Visit the Christkindlemarkt and purchase some of the many seasonal gifts from Germany. Free Admission.
Wells Fargo Family Festival – 12/7, 12 – 5 p.m., FREE
- A highlight of the Holiday Season! Enjoy family activities and experience many of Omaha’s leading downtown attractions for free including Omaha Children’s Museum, The Durham Museum, Wells Fargo Bank, Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn, W. Dale Clark Library, and Joslyn Art Museum. A free trolley service will connect the participating venues.
Boys Town Christmas Family Festival – 12/7, 3 – 6 p.m., FREE
- FREE activities at Boys Town Visitors Center (13628 Flanagan Blvd.) include decorating sugar cookies, Christmas crafts, create your own Christmas ornament, Santa (4-6 p.m.)
80+ Family-Friendly Things to Do in Omaha this Winter
- Find many Free activities, plus bounce houses & indoor play areas, indoor swimming, kids programs, and much more!
Amazing Christmas Lights in the Omaha Area
- Find beautifully decorated houses with bright lights, inflatables, decorations, and some with thousands of lights choreographed to music!
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!