How can we stay cool, save money, and have fun with our kids? Here are 10+ Free (or almost Free) Activities to Beat the Heat!
Find more activities and events in the Omaha Kids Calendar and Free Summer Activities in Omaha!
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1. Spraygrounds and Splash Parks
- Stay cool on a hot summer day!
2. Movies
- Many Free or Reduced Movies are offered throughout the Summer at many local theaters
3. Summer Reading Programs and Storytimes
- Summer Reading Programs at your local library offer special storytimes, magic shows, animals, costumed characters, plus many other special events.
4. Kids Bowl Free
- A nationwide program that provides FREE hours of entertainment all summer long for your kids! Register your children and they will receive two free games every day all summer! Parents can purchase a family pass, if they wish, so they can bowl with their kids. What a great way to be active and have fun with your kids all summer and build memories together!
5. Kids Skate Free
- A nationwide program that offers free skating all summer long. In Omaha, this includes SkateDaze. Passes valid for children 12 years old and younger. Register to begin receiving your skating passes!
6. Hydrant Parties
- Stay cool on hot, summer days with City of Omaha’s Hydrant Parties and Council Bluffs Hydrant Parties!
7. Super Fun Water Balloon Games and Activities
- Inexpensive activities include an obstacle course, water balloon piñata, water balloon towel toss, and more!
8. Free Kids Workshops and Clubs
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshops and Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics for kids are great for learning new skills and working on a project together.
- Free crafts at Lakeshore Learning Stores every Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Many of the malls offer kids a different activity each month for free!
- Westroads Kids Club – First Wednesday of every month
- Shadow Lake Towne Center Tots on the Towne – Second Thursday of each month
- Oak View Mall Kids Club – Last Tuesday of every month
9. Omaha Community Centers
- At many community centers, you can enjoy open gym time and other activities with your little ones for as little as $1/adult!
10. Joslyn Art Museum
- Free general admission every day, PLUS:
- Saturday Surprise every other Saturday, from 10 am–noon
- Story Adventures – connects books and art, presented by Joslyn and Omaha Public Library
11. Other Fun Indoor Activities
- Indoor Children’s Play Areas can be found at Oak View Mall and Westroads Mall
- Visit huge exhibits of ‘stuffed’ animals at Bass Pro Shop or Cabela’s!
12. Pool Events
- Enjoy these special pool events at Omaha pools!
