Enjoy family-friendly events coming up in Omaha, including these 10+ FREE Events in February!

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PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. As things continue to change during this time, it is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation, and any requirements or procedures for guests before visiting. Thank You!

Fun on the Run at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 1-28 (all day), FREE

• Stop by the Youth Department to pick up an activity kit, designed for children in kindergarten – 6th grade, to take home. (while supplies last)
• Feb. 1 – 7: DIY Cacti
• Feb. 8 – 14: Snowman Slam
• Feb. 15 – 21: Climbing Lizard
• Feb. 22 – 28: Water Color Salt Painting
• Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.

PreK Cafe at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 1-28 (all day), FREE

• Stop by the Youth Department to pick up an activity kit, designed for children 5 years old and younger, to take home. (while supplies last)
• Feb. 1 – 7: Pets
• Feb. 8 – 14: Love
• Feb. 15 – 21: Silly
• Feb. 22 – 28: Opposites
• Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.

Tinker Zone To Go at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 1-28 (all day), FREE

• Pick up an activity kit, designed for kids in 6th- to 12th-grade. (while supplies last)
• Feb. 1 – 7: Conversation Heart Magnets
• Feb. 8 – 14: Pop Tab Bracelets
• Feb. 15 – 21: Mardo Gras King Cake in a Jar
• Feb. 22 – 28: Pom Pom Pencils
• Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.

Virtual Storytime Fun at Omaha Public Library

• Feb. 1 (2 – 2:30 p.m.): Online Storytime Live with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium [REGISTER]
• Feb. 2 (6:30 – 7 p.m.): Online Pajama Storytime Live [REGISTER]
• Feb. 5 (10 – 10:30 a.m.): Online Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües en Línea en Vivo [REGISTER]
• Feb. 19 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Out & About Online Storytime: Union for Contemporary Art [REGISTER]
• Feb. 26 (9:30 – 10 a.m.): Online Storytime Live with Do Space [REGISTER]
• Feb. 26 (10 – 10:30 a.m.): Out & About Online Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens [REGISTER]
• Location: Online.

Barnes & Noble Virtual Storytime – Feb. 1 (11 a.m.), FREE

• Bring Storytime to life wherever you are.
• Feb. 6: TBA
• Feb. 13: TBA
• Feb. 20: TBA
• Feb. 27: TBA
• Location: Online.

JC Penney Kids Zone FREE Craft Activity – Feb. 13 (Pick-up in-store 11 a.m. – noon), FREE

• Decorate your heart out! Personalize a Valentine’s Day craft.
• Location: Crossroads Mall, 7400 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.

Clifford Visits Online Storytime Live at Omaha Public Library – Feb. 16 – 20 (9:30 – 10 am & 10:30 – 11 a.m.), FREE [REGISTER]

• Clifford will join storytime from home using the Zoom app. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more.
• Location: Online.

Try Hockey for FREE – Feb. 20 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

• This event is designed to provide kids, between the ages of 4 to 9, a completely free experience to try youth hockey. A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow. Their top coaches will be on the ice to assist your child in learning the basics. Your son or daughter does not need any previous skating or hockey experience.
• Location: Sidner Ice Arena, 1558 E. Military Ave., Fremont, NE.

Saturday Matinee: The War with Grandpa at Council Bluffs Library – Feb. 20 (2 – 4 p.m.)

• Peter will stop at nothing to get his room back. However, grandpa doesn’t give up easily, and it turns into an all-out war between the two.
• Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.

Kids 12 and Under Skate for Free at Motto McLean Ice Arena – TBA

• Free skating for Omaha youth!
• Location: Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.

First Friday: Hollywood at the Union Pacific Museum – TBA

• The railroad goes to the movies with an evening of crafts, games, snacks, movie magic, and much more!
• Location: 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Toddler Tuesday at Fat Brain Toys – TBA

• Jim the Story Peddler will share a few spring-themed adventures that are sure to warm the heart.
• Location: 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Dr. Seuss Reading with Officers at Hy-Vee – TBA

• Local Officers from the area reading Dr. Seuss books to kids.
• Location: 3410 N. 156th St., Omaha, NE.

More February Special Events

February Family Swim at Mockingbird Hills Community Center – Feb. 5 (7 – 9 p.m.), $1 [REGISTER]

• Bring the whole family for a night full of fun at the Mockingbird Hills Pool.
• Location: 10242 Mockingbird Dr., Omaha, NE.

$5 Movie Tuesdays and $6 Student Thursdays at Marcus Theatres

• Enjoy $5 Movie Tuesdays at participating Marcus Theatres, and $6 Student Thursdays for students and school faculty at participating Marcus Theatres.

Learn To: Snowshoe – Feb. 13 (2 p.m.), $5 [REGISTER]

• Learn the basics of snowshoeing during this hands-on program.
• Ages 5 and up.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA.

Hiking with a Nature Nerd – Various Days, 14 & up, $5 [REGISTER]

• Explore the unexplored corners of your county parks during this unique guided hike series.
• Ages 14 and up.
• Location: Various Locations

Runza Temperature Tuesdays – Tuesdays in January and February

• Each Tuesday in January and February, the temperature at 6 a.m. is the price of an Original Runza® Sandwich with purchase of a medium Fry and Medium Drink! Additions and substitutions are extra.

Kids Dream at Marcus Theatres – TBA

• Join in the fun Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m., TBA to view your favorite family flicks for $3.00. See schedule of movies and find out how to get FREE tickets here!
• Participating Theatres: Majestic-Omaha, Twin Creek, Village Pointe.

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