Enjoy many family-friendly events coming up in Omaha, including these 10+ FREE Events in April!
Enjoy Easter Egg Hunts, Circus Night, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Nebraska SciFest Expo at The Durham Museum, and much more!
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Ongoing Events
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Choose from 35+ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
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Omaha Events April 1 – 7
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge)
- 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
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Choose from 35+ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
Exciting Events at the Nebraska Science Festival – Apr. 5 – 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, Do Space, Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory, and more.
- Find out more about these events here!
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.
Biscuit Visits the Omaha Public Library – Apr. 1 – 7
- Biscuit visits various branches for a special storytime. Check the link for dates and times.
Free Events at the Burlington Capital International Omaha Horse Show and Competition – Apr. 4-7
- 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.
Under the Big Top Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – Friday, Apr. 5 (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. 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.); Registration encouraged.
- Kids can build, paint and decorate a birdhouse, while supplies last.
Metropolitan Community College Science Day – Saturday, Apr. 6 (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 Omaha Campus, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Ste A, Omaha, NE.
Welcome to Storybook Land! at Saddlebrook Branch Library – Sunday, Apr. 7 (1 – 4 p.m.)
- Meet and greet eight exciting friends in this character extravaganza, with special storytimes throughout the day. All children attending will receive their own book.
- Location: 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE.
Omaha Events April 8 – 14
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge)
- 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
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Choose from 35+ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
Exciting Events at the Nebraska Science Festival – Apr. 5 – 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, Do Space, Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory, and more.
- Find out more about these events here!
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.
NE SciFest at the Omaha Public Library
- Enjoy many exciting NE SciFest events including STEM activities, slime, special storytimes, and more.
Kids Funfare – Thursday, Apr. 11 (10 a.m.)
- Participate in a seed planting activity with Tinkergarden.
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Earth Day Hike – Saturday, Apr. 13 (9:30 a.m. – noon), Free [REGISTER]
- Join in a morning hike to help clean up Hummel Park for the Spring. Learn about the flora and fauna at Hummel and why it is important to do our part to help keep nature beautiful and thriving.
- Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha.
MAKE Omaha – Saturday, Apr. 13 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
- Spark your creative and engineering sides as you learn how you can “make” in Omaha.
- Location: Do Space, 7205 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
Earth Day Omaha – Saturday, Apr. 13 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.), Elmwood Park
- The free event features exhibit booths, children’s activities, demonstrations and short speaker sessions.
Make a Kite/Construye un Papalote at South Omaha Library – Saturday, Apr. 13 (2 – 3 p.m.)
- Celebrate National Kite Month by using STEM skills to create your very own kite. Use commonly found household items to construct a kite, then, weather permitting, go outside and test your flying abilities.
- Location: 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE.
Spring Craft Closet Creations at Florence Branch Library – Saturday, Apr. 13 (1 – 3 p.m.)
- Florence Branch is opening its closet of craft items for you to come and create your own craft. Ages 3-8 are welcome to attend. Adult help required for ages 3-6.
- Location: 2920 Bondesson St., Omaha NE.
Pitch, Hit & Run & Jr. Home Run Derby – Saturday, Apr. 13 (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 15 – 21
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge)
- 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
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities
- Choose from 35+ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in the Omaha Area! Many are FREE!
Exciting Events at the Nebraska Science Festival – Apr. 5 – 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, Do Space, Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory, and more.
- Find out more about these events here!
NE SciFest at the Omaha Public Library
- Enjoy many exciting NE SciFest events including STEM activities, slime, special storytimes, and more.
Children’s Day Celebration/Celebración del Día de los niños at South Omaha Library – Friday, Apr. 19 (1:30 – 5 p.m.)
- Students from Norris and UNO will be giving a tour “around the world” with educational activities and games representing the diverse culture of the South Omaha Community. Refreshments and one free book for children, while supplies last, will be available.
- Location: 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE.
2019 Claussen-Leahy Maverick Run 800 meter Kids Race – Saturday, Apr. 20 (8 a.m. – Noon), [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
Teen Food and Fun: Lollipops/Shrinky Dinks at Millard Branch Library – Saturday, Apr. 20 (3:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
- Learn to make DIY Lollipops and Shrinky Dinks.
- Location: 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE.
Omaha Events April 22 – 30
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Special Events with Fat Brain Toys (168th & Dodge)
- 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
- Free Saturday Craft at Lakeshore Learning – Saturdays (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE
Pajama Spa Party at Learning Express of Omaha – Friday, Apr. 26 (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.
Free Public Science Expo at the Durham Museum – Apr. 27 (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.
Día del Niño – Saturday, Apr. 27 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Hands-on activities, music & dance, free books, games, and much more!
- Location: El Museo Latino, 25th & L, Omaha, NE.
Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House – Saturday, Apr. 27 (12 – 6 p.m.) and Sunday, Apr. 28 (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., just one block north of TD Ameritrade Park’s home plate.
PJ Masks Bubble Dance Party at Learning Express of Omaha – Saturday, Apr. 27 (1 – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Catboy is ready to show off his superhero dance moves and wants you to come help him celebrate National Super Hero Day with a bubble dance party fit for only the best super ninjas around!
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Healthy Kids Day – Sunday, Apr. 28 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Tons of family fun activities, including inflatables, Zumba, mascot races, obstacle courses, and more! Free kid’s bike helmets, while supplies last, and the first 1500 kids through the door will receive a bag of goodies!
- Location: Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, 2285 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE.
Sarpy County Earth Day – Sunday, April 28 (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.
Outside of Omaha
Arbor Day Weekend Celebration at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure and Arbor Lodge Mansion – FREE Admission Friday-Sunday, April 26-28
- Celebrate Arbor Day with FREE ADMISSION April 26-28 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, tree crafts, Morton family history, and more.
- While there, enjoy the Annual Arbor Day Celebration in Nebraska City, Apr. 26 – 28!
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