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Enjoy many family-friendly events coming up in Omaha, including these 10+ FREE Events in April!
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Ongoing Events
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Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Choose from 35+ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
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Omaha Events April 1 – 5
PLEASE NOTE: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change, or events may be cancelled.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- Members of Omaha Public Libraries can check out passes to Lauritzen Gardens
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge) and Learning Express (Regency)
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
- See more April Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Find Easter egg hunts and activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
Opera Omaha’s ONE Festival at Joslyn Art Museum – March 30 – April 14
- Museum visitors are encouraged to swing, slide, and explore Playground, commissioned for Opera Omaha’s ONE Festival.
- Location: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
Exciting Events at the Nebraska Science Festival – Apr. 3 – 26 (Many Free or Discounted Events)
- The Nebraska Science Festival is a multi-day celebration designed to make science fun for kids and adults alike.
- Enjoy a wide variety of events for all ages (many with FREE or Discounted admission) at Omaha Public Libraries, Omaha Children’s Museum, UNO, and more. Check out the schedule of events.
- Find out more about these events here!
Museum Day Live – Friday, Apr. 4 (all day)
- Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.
- Find a participating museum and get your ticket here. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Kindermusik Friday! at Fat Brain Toys – Friday, Apr. 3 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
- Kindermusik will visit the store to make some amazing music with the kids.
- Location: 16909 Burke St., Omaha, NE.
Big Play Saturday: Heart & Soul Art Studio at Fat Brain Toys – Saturday, Apr. 4 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
- Heart and Soul Art Studio will be here to guide kids through a fun magnet-painting activity. Meanwhile, kids will get to check out all the store’s newly-released toys and games and visit with the Easter Bunny.
- Location: 16909 Burke St., Omaha, NE.
Spot Visits the Omaha Public Libraries
- Apr. 4 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at A.V. Sorensen Branch
Metropolitan Community College Science Day – Friday, Apr. 4 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Activities encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology. Learn the scientific method and employ it during many great experiments!
- Location: Metropolitan Community College South Campus, Mahoney Building, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Omaha, NE.
Kids 12 and Under Skate for Free at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Friday, Apr. 4 (12 – 2 p.m.)
- Free skating for Omaha youth!
- Location: Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.
TBA Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – Friday, Apr. 4 (5:30 – 8 p.m.)
- Enjoy a night of circus-inspired activities and fun with the Tangier Shrine Clowns, the Keystone Kops, a juggling workshop, and more.
- Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Kids Workshops at Home Depot: Saturday, Apr. 5 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.); Registration encouraged.
- Kids can build, paint and decorate a TBA, while supplies last.
MORE FUN THIS WEEK –
Special events that are not free, but value-priced! Find more fun in April here!
Kids Dream Family Film Series at Marcus Theaters – Saturdays & Sundays, February 21 – April 5 (10 a.m.); Admission is $3, but you can also download or pick up FREE Tickets.
- See family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. Admission is $3.
- You can also download FREE tickets! Find out more here.
- Participating locations include Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple, Omaha, NE), Twin Creek Cinema (3909 Raynor Pkwy., Bellevue, NE), and Village Pointe Cinema (304 N. 174th St., Omaha, NE).
- See Movie Titles and Schedule here!
Omaha Events April 6 – 12
PLEASE NOTE: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change, or events may be cancelled.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- Members of Omaha Public Libraries can check out passes to Lauritzen Gardens
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge) and Learning Express (Regency)
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
- See more April Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Find Easter egg hunts and activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
Opera Omaha’s ONE Festival at Joslyn Art Museum – Mar. 30 – Apr. 14
- Museum visitors are encouraged to swing, slide, and explore Playground, commissioned for Opera Omaha’s ONE Festival.
- Location: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
Big Play Saturday: Gifford Farms at Fat Brain Toys – Saturday, Apr. 7 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
- Gifford Farm will bring adorable baby bunnies and chicks for kids to meet, pet, and take pictures with.
- Location: 16909 Burke St., Omaha, NE.
Spot Visits the Omaha Public Libraries
- Apr. 6 (10 – 10:30 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Apr. 7 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at South Omaha Library
- Apr. 8 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at Willa Cather Branch
- Apr. 9 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at Charles B. Washington Branch
- Apr. 10 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Apr. 11 (10:15 – 10:45 a.m.): Spot Visits Storytime at Benson Branch
Free Events at the Burlington Capital International Omaha Horse Show and Competition – Apr. 9 – 12
- Kids can experience many interactive activities in the Horse Discovery Zone. See schedule here. (Other events are ticketed.)
- Location: CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Exciting Events at the Nebraska Science Festival – Apr. 3 – 26 (Many Free or Discounted Events)
- The Nebraska Science Festival is a multi-day celebration designed to make science fun for kids and adults alike.
- Enjoy a wide variety of events for all ages (many with FREE or Discounted admission) at Omaha Public Libraries, Omaha Children’s Museum, UNO, and more. Check out the schedule of events.
- Find out more about these events here!
NE SciFest at the Omaha Public Library – Apr. 7 – 25
- Enjoy many exciting NE SciFest events including STEM activities, slime, special storytimes, and more.
Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshop – Saturday, Apr. 11 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), [REGISTER]
- Kids with their parent’s help can build a Bulldozer. Register at your favorite location here, as space is limited.
Pitch, Hit & Run & Jr. Home Run Derby – TBA (6:30 – 9:30 p.m.), FREE
- Boys and girls ages 7-14 are invited to participate in Pitch, Hit and Run. Registration is FREE and must be done online.
- The Jr. Home Run Derby is open to boys and girls ages 14 and under. Participants will compete in one of two ages groups (12U or 14U) to test their hitting skills and power. Registration is FREE and can only be done in person the day of the event.
- Location: La Vista Sports Complex, 7346 S. 66th St., La Vista, NE.
Omaha Events April 13 – 19
PLEASE NOTE: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change, or events may be cancelled.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- Members of Omaha Public Libraries can check out passes to Lauritzen Gardens
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge) and Learning Express (Regency)
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
- See more April Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Exciting Events at the Nebraska Science Festival – Apr. 3 – 26 (Many Free or Discounted Events)
- The Nebraska Science Festival is a multi-day celebration designed to make science fun for kids and adults alike.
- Enjoy a wide variety of events for all ages (many with FREE or Discounted admission) at Omaha Public Libraries, Omaha Children’s Museum, UNO, and more. Check out the schedule of events.
- Find out more about these events here!
NE SciFest at the Omaha Public Library – Apr. 7 – 25
- Enjoy many exciting NE SciFest events including STEM activities, slime, special storytimes, and more.
- Apr. 15 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.): NE SciFest visits Music and Movement at W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
- Apr. 16 (10 – 11 a.m.): Read & Play: NESciFest at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Apr. 16 (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.): Exploring Science in Storytime at Benson Branch
- Apr. 16 (4 – 5:30 p.m.): Teen Talk About: Science at Charles B. Washington Branch
- Apr. 17 (10:30 – 11.m.): NE SciFest Visits Family Storytime at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Apr. 18 (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.): Exploring Science in Storytime at Benson Branch
- Apr. 18 (10:30 – 11.m.): NE SciFest Visits Family Storytime at W. Clarke Swanson Branch
Children’s Day Celebrations at the Omaha Public Libraries
- Apr. 17 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Día Family Storytime at Florence Branch
- Apr. 18 (2 – 4 p.m.): Día Celebration at South Omaha Library
Earth Day Omaha – Saturday, Apr. 18 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Elmwood Park
- The free event features exhibit booths, children’s activities, demonstrations and short speaker sessions.
- Location: Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St., Omaha, NE.
MORE FUN THIS WEEK –
Special events that are not free, but value-priced! Find more fun in March here!
Junktoberfest: Spring Edition – Saturday, April 18 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Sunday, April 19 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.); $3/person, parking/kids 12 and under are FREE [REGISTER]
- Vintage and artisan craft market featuring junk, collectibles, memoribilia, furniture, antiques, gifts, primitives, handmade or repurposed pieces, crafts and amazing home decor.
- $3/person for entire weekend. Parking and kids age 12 and under are FREE!
- Location: Sarpy County Fairgrounds, 100 Main St., Springfield, NE.
Omaha Events April 20 – 26
PLEASE NOTE: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change, or events may be cancelled.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- Members of Omaha Public Libraries can check out passes to Lauritzen Gardens
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge) and Learning Express (Regency)
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
- See more April Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries
- Apr. 20 (10 – 10:30 a.m.): Storytime: Meet an Omaha Symphony Musician at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Apr. 21 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.): Storytime: Meet an Omaha Symphony Musician at Charles B. Washington Branch
- Apr. 22 (10:30 – 11:15 a.m.): Storytime: Meet an Omaha Symphony Musician at Willa Cather Branch
- Apr. 23 (3 – 5 p.m.): Books and Bites for Teens- NE Sci Fest at W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
- Apr. 25 (10:15 – 11 a.m.): Family Storytime: Meet an Omaha Symphony Musician at Benson Branch
- Apr. 25 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): City Nature Challenge Family Storytime at A.V. Sorensen Branch
2019 Claussen-Leahy Maverick Run 800 meter Kids Race – Saturday, Apr. 25 (7:30 – 11 a.m.), [FREE with Registration]
- 800-Meter Kids’ Race with UNO Student-Athletes. Registration for kids ages 5-12 years in the Kids’ Race/Kids’ Activities is FREE! Includes t-shirt, race bib, and free admission to kids’ activities.
- Location: Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE
Free Public Science Expo at the Durham Museum – Apr. 25 (9 a.m. – noon), FREE with downloadable ticket
- Participate in fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities.
- Download FREE Ticket here!
- Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House – Saturday, Apr. 25 (12 – 8 p.m.) and Sunday, Apr. 26 (12 – 5 p.m.)
- Art demonstrations (bronze pouring, clay work and raku firings, iron forging, and glass blowing), food and live music, with most residents of the Hot Shops opening their studios to the public.
- Location: 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE (one block north of TD Ameritrade Park’s home plate).
Healthy Kids Day – Sunday, Apr. 26 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Tons of family fun activities to encourage active play and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity. The first 1500 kids will receive a goody bag. FREE bike helmets will be given away while supplies last courtesy of Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
- Location: Stinson Park, 2285 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE (in Aksarben Village).
Sarpy County Earth Day – Sunday, April 26 (12 – 4 p.m.), BPS Lied Activity Center, FREE
- The Celebration & Expo will feature fun and educational environmentally-friendly activities, with a highlight on the environmental efforts in our community.
- Location: Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Dr., Bellevue, NE.
TBA at Learning Express of Omaha – TBA (4 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Bring a friend and relax with some hair chalk, nail art, and sparkly tattoos!
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Omaha Events April 27 – 30
PLEASE NOTE: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change, or events may be cancelled.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- Members of Omaha Public Libraries can check out passes to Lauritzen Gardens
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge) and Learning Express (Regency)
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
- See more April Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Children’s Day Celebrations at the Omaha Public Libraries
- Apr. 28 (10 – 11 a.m.): Celebrate Día at Music & Movement at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Apr. 28 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Celebrating Día Family Storytime at Saddlebrook Branch
- Apr. 29 (10:30 – 11:15 a.m.): Día Storytime Celebration at Willa Cather Branch
- Apr. 29 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.): Bilingual Family Storytime at W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
- Apr. 29 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Celebrating Día Family Storytime at Saddlebrook Branch
- Apr. 30 (10:15 – 11 a.m.): Celebrate Día at Family Storytime at Benson Branch
TBA at Learning Express of Omaha – TBA (1 – 2 p.m.), FREE
- TBA
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Outside of Omaha
Arbor Day Weekend Celebration at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure and Arbor Lodge Mansion – FREE Admission Friday-Sunday, April 24 – 26
- Celebrate Arbor Day with FREE ADMISSION April 24 – 26, 2020, at the Tree Adventure (courtesy of Arbor Bank) and at Arbor Lodge Mansion (courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation).
- On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy fun weekend activities across the farm, including tree climbing, Discovery Rides, tree crafts, Morton family history, and more.
- While there, enjoy the Annual Arbor Day Celebration in Nebraska City, Apr. 24 – 26!
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