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Family Valentine Volunteer Opportunity
- → Make Valentine’s for the Open Door Mission! Write an encouraging message, draw an uplifting picture, and then tape on a piece of candy. Please mail or deliver your Valentine’s to Open Door Mission’s Administration Building (2828 N. 23rd St. E, Omaha, NE) before Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14.
Find MORE FUN February Events here!
- Candy Land Night, Nature Activities, Valentine’s Events, and more! Find more about these events and more!
It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
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- February 1 – 2
- February 3 – 9
- February 10 – 16
- February 17 – 23
- February 24 – 29
- More February Special Events
February 1 – 2
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change.
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 February Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Kids Workshop at Home Depot – Feb. 1 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Learn how to create Heart String Art.
Storytime & Activity at Barnes & Noble – Feb. 1 (11 a.m.), FREE
- Details TBA.
- Location: Oakview Mall, 3333 Oakview Dr., Omaha, NE.
Storytime & Activity at Barnes & Noble – Feb. 1 (11 a.m.), FREE
- Details TBA.
- Location: Crossroads Mall, 7400 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
Candy Engineering at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 1 (11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.), FREE
- Drop-in and use a variety of edible materials to create your own unique structure. Grades K-6.
- Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
Valentine’s Day-Themed Events
Enjoy many family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed events and activities in Omaha including many FREE or inexpensive options!
FREE Events this Week include:
- Kids Workshops: Heart String Art at The Home Depot – (2/1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE) [Register]
- See more Valentine’s Events here!
February 3 – 9
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change.
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 February Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Character Visits with Corduroy at the Omaha Public Libraries
- Feb. 3 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Corduroy Visits Abrahams Storytime – Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Feb. 4 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Corduroy Visits Millard Storytime – Millard Branch
- Feb. 5 (10 – 10:30 a.m.): Corduroy Visits Elkhorn Storytime – Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch
- Feb. 6 (10:15 – 10:45 a.m.): Corduroy Visits Benson Storytime – Benson Branch
- Feb. 7 (9:30 – 10 a.m.): Corduroy Visits Saddlebrook Storytime – Saddlebrook Branch
- Feb. 8 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Corduroy Visits Saddlebrook Storytime – Saddlebrook Branch
Nebraska Snow Sculpting Competition – Feb. 7 – 9
- This years event promises to be even bigger and better with professional exhibition sculptures as well as food and activities for all age groups.
- Location: Main Street Studios and Gallery, 2610 N. Main St., Elkhorn, NE.
First Friday: Hollywood at the Union Pacific Museum – Feb. 7 (5:30 – 8 p.m.)
- 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.
Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 8 (11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.), FREE
- Drop-in and make a tasty treat for your feathered friends. (Peanut allergy alert!) Grades K-6.
- Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
Kids 12 and Under Skate for Free at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Feb. 8 (12 – 2 p.m.)
- Free skating for for Omaha youth!
- Location: Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.
Valentine’s Day Themed Events
Enjoy many family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed events and activities in Omaha including many FREE or inexpensive options!
FREE Events this Week include:
- JCPenney Kids Club: Make a Valentine’s Day Desk Box – (2/8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- See more Valentine’s Events here!
February 10 – 16
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change.
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 February Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Cookie Hamburgers at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 15 (11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.), FREE
- Drop-in and use a variety of sweet treats to make the sweetest hamburger you’ll ever taste! Grades K-6.
- Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
Valentine’s Day Themed Events
Enjoy many family-friendly Valentine’s Day-themed events and activities in Omaha including many FREE or inexpensive options!
FREE Events this Week include:
- Valentine’s Day Family Storytime at Charles B. Washington Branch Library – 2868 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE (2/11, 10:30 – 11 a.m., FREE)
February 17 – 23
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change.
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 February Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Kids 12 and Under Skate for Free at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Feb. 17, 2020 (1 – 3 p.m.)
- Free skating for for Omaha youth!
- Location: Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.
Adventure on Mars Event at Lakeshore Learning – Feb. 22 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Out-of-this-world crafts and activities.
- 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.
DIY Squishy at Council Bluffs Public Library – Feb. 22 (11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.), FREE
- Drop-in and color your own fun squishy. Grades K-6.
- Location: 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
February 24 – 29
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change.
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 February Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!
Leap Year Storytimes at the Omaha Public Libraries
- Feb. 28 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Leap Year Family Storytime – W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Feb. 29 (10:30 – 11 a.m.): Leap Year Family Storytime – W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- 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.
- Children, ages 3 and up, can make a feather arrow pencil in-stores.
- Family Skate includes admission, skate rental, and drink.
- Location: 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.
- Come on out and skate with a bobby!
- Location: 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.
- Children, ages 3 and up, can make a clay pot critter in stores.
- TBA (11 – 11:30 a.m.): Messy Morning at Saddlebrook Branch Library
- TBA (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.): Book Brigade: Word Play Game Day at Swanson Branch Library. The series runs on Thursdays in February. All materials will be provided. Register individually for one, two, three or all four weeks. Ages 8-12. [REGISTER]
- TBA
- Location: 2304 S. 135th Ave., Omaha, NE.
- Henry Doorly Zoo join kids at the library for a special program featuring animals and their winter strategies.
- Location: 1003 Lincoln Rd., Bellevue, NE.
- Winter fun to show how much you love Hummel! Enjoy Valentine’s crafts and activities, go on a winter hike, and shoot archery just like cupid. RSVP online at parks.cityofomaha.org.
- Location: 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha, NE.
- Make holiday-related crafts and create a warm, loving gingerbread house with hearts, lots of red and more!
- Location: La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE.
- Details TBA.
- Location: 11809 Old Maple Rd., Omaha, NE.
- Draw-a-Thon is a special lock-in style event for you and your friends to meet local artists, make art, dance and eat pizza.Click here for more information and to register.
- Location: 2200 Dodge St., Omaha, NE.
- Get out of the cold and into the water. Enjoy bounce houses, basketball, food, and friends. All families are welcome!
- Get your tickets on Event Bright or through facebook. There is limited capacity, so get your tickets quickly.
- Location: 5404 S. 168th St., Omaha, NE.
- Participating locations encourage kids, ages 4 – 9, to come try youth hockey as part of Hockey Week Across America. All locations will have limited equipment available for use.
- Local Participating Rinks: Sidner Ice Arena in Fremont (12 – 1 p.m.). Click here for times of event and to register.
- TBA
- Location: Goldfish Swim School – West Omaha, 2502 S. 133rd Plz., Ste. 102, Omaha, NE.
More February Special Events
Runza Temperature Tuesdays – Tuesdays in January and February
Michaels Kids Club: Feather Arrow Pencils – Feb. 15 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), $3 per project.
Family Skate at Motto Ice Arena – Sundays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 & 23 (4 – 6:30 p.m.), $3 per person
Pre-School Bobby Skate at Motto Ice Arena – Sundays, Feb. 6, 13 & 20 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), Adults $4, ages 5 and under FREE with a paid adult, Skate Rental $1.
Michaels Kids Club: Clay Pot Critters – Feb. 15 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), $3 per project.
Check out the many Groupons available on fun activities!
Find more February Fun:
More Fun to Come…
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries
Family Big Game Party at Montclair Community Center – TBA (12 – 2 p.m.), FREE
Zoo 2 You at Bellevue Public Library – TBA (2 p.m.), FREE
I <3 Hummel at Hummel Park Nature Center – TBA (9:30 a.m. – noon), RSVP
Valentine’s Day Party at La Vista Library – TBA (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
2nd Saturday Program at Heron Haven: TBA – Feb. 8 (10 – 11:30 a.m.)
Draw-A-Thon for Teens at Joslyn Art Museum – TBA (6:30 p.m. – midnight), [REGISTER]
Millard Cabin Fever Party at Armbrust Family YMCA – TBA (7 – 9 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
Try Hockey for FREE Day – TBA [REGISTER]
