Kite Festival, Free Comic Book Day, Living History at Fort Atkinson (with Park Permit), Free Admission to Lauritzen Gardens, Spring into Summer, Superhero Sunday, and so much more!
Enjoy many family-friendly events coming up in Omaha, including these 10+ FREE Events in May!
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Please Note: Most events at the State Parks and Recreation Areas require a Park Permit ($6/daily, $31/annual). It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as details may change.
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May 1 – 5
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
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):
- Día Day: Bilingual Storytime – Wednesday, May 1 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch
- Día Day: Family Storytime with Kids on the Block puppets – Thursday, May 2 (10:15 – 11 a.m.), Benson Branch
- Children’s Day/Día de los Niños Celebration Storytime – Friday, May 3 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Children’s Day/Día de los Niños Celebration Storytime – Saturday, May 4 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), W. Clarke Swanson Branch
- Star Wars Day & Free Comic Books Party – Saturday, May 4 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), Saddlebrook Branch
- LEGO Club: Star Wars Day & Free Comic Book Day Edition – Saturday, May 4 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Star Wars & Free Comic Book Day Celebration – Saturday, May 4 (11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.), A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Free Comic Book Day Button Making – Saturday, May 4 (2 – 4 p.m.), Florence Branch
Sounds of the Railroad Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – Friday, May 3 (5:30 – 8 p.m.)
- It’s the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad! The museum is having a sonic celebration and exploring the resonances and reverberations of this major moment in history to celebrate. This event is free and open to the public.
- Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Kids Workshop: Booming Art at Home Depot: Saturday, May 4 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE [Registration encouraged]
- Kids can build a blooming work of art to gift or put on display. While supplies last.
Free Comic Book Day – Saturday, May 4 (all day), FREE
- Enjoy fun events and free comics at the annual Free Comic Book Day. Enter your zip code for participating locations near you.
Mystery Cache at Hitchcock Nature Center – Saturday, May 4, (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.), $5
- Join in the fun each half hour for an introduction to GPS units before hitting the trails on their own adventure. Search for clues & follow your GPS as you make your way to a secret destination. All ages welcome.
- Location: 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA.
Cinco de Mayo Parade [24th St. (D to L)] – Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m.)
- Features floats, marching bands, and other entertainers along historic 24th St. Rain or shine.
Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – May 4 – 5 (10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit $6/daily, $31/annual)
- Experience Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park with interactive activities.
- Location: 201 S. 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE
Hu Star Wars & Stargazing at Hummel Park Nature Center – Saturday, May 4 (7 – 9 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- Bring your family to a galaxy not so far away for a fun night of activities and stargazing suited for Jedi’s of all ages.
- Location: 3033 Hummel Rd., Omaha, NE.
La Vista’s Spring Kite Festival – Sunday, May 5 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
- Bring your own kite, and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop.
- Location: La Vista Soccer Complex, just south of 66th St. & Harrison St., La Vista, NE.
- Please Note: These events are dependent on the weather and schedules can change.
Bike Rodeo – TBA (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Games, snacks, obstacle course, and more!
- Location: Blair Police Department, 1730 Lincoln St., Omaha, NE.
Bike Rack’s Bike Fest – TBA (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Bike rodeo, bike safety check, free bike helmets to kids who participate (must be present to be fitted and get a helmet, while supplies last), and more.
May 6 – 12
Ongoing and Special Activities:
- Mother’s Day Fun and Freebies!
- Community Celebrations – Florence Days and Celebrate CB this weekend
- 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
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):
- Music & Movement Storytime|Mo Willems Extravaganza – Thursday, May 9 (10 – 11 a.m.), Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library
- Omaha Police Visit Storytime – Thursday, May 9 (10:15 – 11 a.m.), Benson Branch Library
- Omaha Police Visit Storytime – Friday, May 10 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), Florence Branch Library
- Plant a Salsa Garden/Sembra un Jardín de Salsa – Saturday, May 11 (2 – 3 p.m.), South Omaha Library [REGISTER]
Teacher Appreciation Week Deals
- Thank you teachers! Enjoy specials at Chipotle, Raising Cane’s, and more!
Spring into Summer with Taxi Driver – Friday, May 10 (5:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
- From 5:30-7:30 p.m. enjoy fun park activities, including bounce houses, s’mores, canoeing, archery, rock wall, DJ and more! The first 100 people receive a free Kona shaved ice! Food trucks will be on-site.
- From 7:30-9:30 p.m. Taxi Driver will be performing.
- Location: Zorinsky Lake, 3808 S. 156th St., Omaha, NE. (F St. Entrance)
JC Penney Kid’s Zone – Saturday, May 11 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Kids are invited to decorate a JoJo Siwa or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mother’s Day Card.
- Locations: All JCPenney locations, including Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7751 Town Center Pkwy., Papillion, NE & Westroads Mall, 800 N. 98th St., Omaha, NE.
Family Education Program at Heron Haven – TBA (10 – 11:30 a.m.)
- TBA
- Location: 11809 Old Maple Rd., Omaha, NE.
Regency Court’s Kids Funfare – TBA (10 a.m.)
- TBA
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
FREE Admission to Lauritzen Gardens: National Public Gardens Day – TBA (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Visitors to Lauritzen Gardens on this day will enjoy free admission and an opportunity to learn about the various offerings the garden provides throughout the year.
- ENTER TO WIN 4 Single-Day Passes to Lauritzen Gardens on our Facebook Page – 2 Winners!
Spring Into Summer – TBA (5 – 8 p.m.)
- Spring into Summer with Omaha Parks and Rec with bounce houses, rock wall, interactive booths, golf, DJ, fishing, face painting, tennis, soccer, smores, dancing, food trucks and much more!
- Location: Benson Park, 7002 Military Ave., Omaha, NE.
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):
- 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
- Tween Hangout: Pizza Garden Party – Thursday, May 16 (5:30 – 7 p.m.), South Omaha Library
- Teen Food & Fun: Board Games – Saturday, May 18 (3:30 – 5 p.m.), Millard Branch Library
- Come to one of the state parks, state recreation areas, or state historical parks for Free Park Day!
- The route begins and ends in Downtown Council Bluffs, and is centered around the historical and beautiful Bayliss Park area. After the parade, activities abound in the park including music, kids activities and carnival rides (extra charge for some activities and carnival rides).
- Interactive displays hosted by Omaha Parks, Recreation, and Public Property, and Omaha Public Library.
- Location: Elmwood Park, 808 S. 60th St., Omaha.
- CHI Health is saluting everyday superhero families with an afternoon of free festivities.
- Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion.
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- 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
- Captain Underpants and Dog Man Party/Fiesta del Capitán Calzoncillos y Hombre Perro – Saturday, May 25 (2 – 3 p.m.), South Omaha Library
- Messy Morning – Wednesday, May 29 (11 – 11:30 a.m.), Saddlebrook Branch Library
- Pop-Tarts Taste Test Challenge – Thursday, May 30 (1 – 2 p.m.), A.V. Sorensen Branch Library
May 13 – 19
Ongoing Activities:
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):
FREE Fishing and Park Entry Day – Saturday, May 18 (all day), FREE
Celebrate CB Parade – Saturday, May 18 (10:30 a.m.)
City of Omaha Resource Fair – TBA (5 – 7 p.m.)
Superhero Sunday at Werner Park – TBA (12 – 4 p.m.)
May 20 – 31
Ongoing Activities:
FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events):
Salute To Summer Festival in La Vista – May 23 – 26 (Many FREE events!)
- Parade, Hot Wheels races, community cookout, fireworks, free concert, family pool party, and more.
Take Aim at Summer at Platte River State Park – Friday, May 24 (4 – 8 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit $6/daily, $31/annual)
- Fun evening of archery and shooting sports.
- Location: Platte River State Park, Outdoor Heritage Education Complex, 14421 346th St., Louisville, NE.
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