Enjoy many family-friendly events coming up in Omaha, including these 10+ FREE Events in April! Circus Night, Ultimate Frisbee for teens, Earth Day, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Nebraska Science Fest Expo at The Durham Museum, and much more!

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• April 1 – 8
• April 9 – 15
• April 16 – 22
• April 23 – 30

April 1 – 8

FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):

• Get Crafty: Junk Jewelry for TEENS – Wednesday, April 4, 2018 (6 – 8:00 p.m.), South Omaha Library
• Spring Family Craft – Sunday, April 8, 2018 (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch

 

Olivia Visits Omaha Public Libraries – April 6 – 13

• Come meet and take pictures with Olivia.
  • Saddlebrook Branch: April 6 (10 – 10:30 a.m.)
  • Washington Branch: April 7 (10:30 – 11 a.m.)
  • Millard Branch: April 9 (10:30 – 11 a.m.)
  • South Omaha Library: April 10 (10:30 – 11 a.m.)
  • Willa Cather Branch: April 11 (10:30 – 11 a.m.)
  • Elkhorn Branch: April 12 (10 – 10:30 a.m.)
  • Swanson Branch: April 13 (10:30 – 11 a.m.)

 

Under the Big Top! Circus Night at the Union Pacific Museum – Friday, April 6 (5 – 7 p.m.)

• Circus-themed Family Night at the Museum with the Tangier Shrine and N-scale model circus trains on display.
• Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

 

Kids Workshops at Home Depot: Saturday, April 7 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.); Registration encouraged.

• Kids can build and paint a window birdhouse, while supplies last.

 

Hummel Hike Club – Saturday, April 7 (9:30 – 11 a.m.), REGISTER

• Learn the trails and enjoy fun monthly themes. All ages welcome.
• Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha.

 

Owl Prowl at Hummel Park Nature Center – Saturday, April 7 (7:00 p.m. – Dusk)

• Explore the trails at night, cook fire-roasted marshmallows, and learn all about owls from guest speakers from Raptor Recovery. Don’t forget your flashlights. Please RSVP online.
• Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha.

 

SPECIAL EVENT: (Regular Admission for Adults)

Teddy Bear Weekend at the Omaha Zoo – April 7-8, (9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ER closes at 1 p.m.)

• Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission. Children, ages 3-11, who bring in their favorite stuffed animal will receive FREE admission to the Zoo with a paid adult!
• Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care on April 7 and 8, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Your animal will go through a check-up including height, heartbeat, ear and eye exams and, if needed, a trip to the emergency room.

 

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April 9 – 15

Ultimate Frisbee (Ages 15+) – Tuesday, April 10 (6 – 7:30 p.m.), REGISTER

• Try out a new sport. Equipment provided.
• Location: Crosskey Villages Park, 2222 Papillion Pkwy.

 

Regency Court’s Kids Funfare – Thursday, April 12 (10 – 11 a.m.)

• Whole Foods experts share how to make snack time fun and healthy.

 

Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Thursday, April 12 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)

• Get electrified with excitement learning about electricity when Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum presents ZAP IT.
• Location: Cox Solutions Store at Shadow Lake Towne Center.

 

Free Events at the International Omaha Horse Show and Competiton – April 12 – 15

• See Free Daytime Competitions, and kids can experience many interactive activities in the Horse Discovery Zone. See schedule here.
• Location: CenturyLink Center Omaha

 

Omaha Mini Maker Faire – Saturday, April 14 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

• This fun, engaging, and exciting event that inspires everyone to become a maker and to connect with people and projects in their local community. This is a FREE event for all ages, but please register in advance to attend at omaha.makerfaire.com.
• Location: Do Space, 72nd & Dodge.

 

Family Education Program at Heron Haven – Saturday, April 14 (10 – 11:30 a.m.)

• A slide show by photographer Nanette Williams will show some of the many wild animals that live in or visit our wetlands. Then see, up close and personal, some of the species of animals that live at Heron Haven with Austen Hill from Papio Missouri NRD. In the past, Austen has brought snakes, turtles, and an owl.
• Location: 11809 Old Maple Rd. Omaha.

 

Nature/Play at Joslyn Art Museum – Saturday, April 14 (1 – 4 p.m.)

• FREE day of family fun. Presented in partnership with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, this event will feature gallery and garden activities highlighting plants, animals, and natural habitats. Come prepared to trek the Museum, indoors and out. Go on a scavenger hunt, encounter animal artifacts along the way, and maybe meet a live animal or two. Plus, get your hands dirty making nature-inspired art.
• Location: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha.

 

Welcome to Storybook Land! at Saddlebrook Branch Library – Sunday, April 15 (1 – 4 p.m.)

• Meet and greet eight exciting friends: Biscuit, Curious George, Little Critter, Olivia, Thea Stilton, Wild Thing, Spider Hero, Island Princess, and Scamper. All children attending will receive their very own book to keep.
• Storytimes will be occurring at 1:30 p.m. with Olivia, 2:15 p.m. with Curious George and 3 p.m. with Wild Thing. Registration is not required.
• Location: 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha.

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April 16 – 22

Nebraska Science Festival – April 19 – 28 (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, Lauritzen Gardens, Do Space, SAC Aerospace Museum, Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory, and more.
• Find out more about these events here!

 

Hands-on-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – Friday, April 20 (9:30 – 11 a.m.), [FREE with Registration]

• Fun educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents. FREE 3x a year. A ticket to enter Hands-on-Habitat is required for all individuals, no matter age (this includes parents, children, and infants). Hosted by ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest.
• Registration opens the 1st of the month. Please note that space is limited and sessions do fill quickly! Register here!

 

Earth Day Omaha – Saturday, April 21 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Elmwood Park

• The free event features exhibit booths, children’s activities, demonstrations and short speaker sessions.
• Find more events celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day here!

 

FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):

• Día de los Niños Fiesta/Children’s Day Party – Saturday, April 21, 2018 (1 – 3:00 p.m.), South Omaha Library

 

YMCA Healthy Kids Day – Sunday, April 22 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

• Tons of family fun activities include inflatables, Zumba, mascot races, obstacle courses, and more. Goodie bags & Helmets will be given away while supplies last.
• Location: Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, 67th & Center.

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April 23 – 30

Nebraska Science Festival – April 19 – 28 (Many Free Events with NE SciFest Ticket. Tickets will be available soon.)

• 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, Public Science Expo at The Durham Museum, MCC, KANEKO, and more!
• Find out more about these events here!

 

FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):

• Children’s Day/Día de los Niños Celebration – Tuesday, April 24, 2018 (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.), Florence Branch

 

Public Science Expo at The Durham Museum – Saturday, April 28 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), With NE SciFest Ticket (download here)

• Participate in fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities. The Omaha Children’s Museum will perform, “Grossology” at 10:30 a.m.
• Continue to check the website, www.nescifest.com, for a list of participating booths and to download the FREE Expo ticket (The Durham Museum).
• Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St, Omaha.

 

Pitch, Hit & Run/Junior Home Run Derby – Saturday, April 28

• Pitch, Hit & Run and Junior Home Run events.  Fun and free competitions for ages 7-14. See website for details and times.
• Location: La Vista Sports Complex – South of 66th and Harrison streets

 

Día del Niño – Saturday, April 28 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

• Hands-On Activities, Music & Dance, Games, and more.
• Location: El Museo Latino, 25th & L

 

Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House – April 28 (12 – 8 p.m.) and April 29 (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 Street, just one block north of TD Ameritrade Park’s home plate.

 

Arbor Day Celebration with City Sprouts – Saturday, April 28 (1 – 3 p.m.), FREE

• Celebrate trees! Activities, games and snacks for all ages. Come dressed as a tree for a special prize.
• Location: City Sprouts, 4002 Seward Street.

 

Sarpy County Earth Day –  Sunday, April 29 (12 – 4 p.m.), BPS Lied Activity Center, FREE

• The annual Sarpy County Earth Day Celebration & Expo will feature fun and educational environmentally-friendly activities with a highlight on the environmental efforts in our community. This is a FREE, indoor event.
• Location: 2700 Arboretum Dr., Bellevue, NE.

** See more Earth Day and Arbor Day Events here including Arbor Day Weekend in Nebraska City!

 

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