10+ Free Omaha Events in September

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• September 1 – 8
• September 9 – 15
• September 16 – 22
• September 23 – 30
• More FUN this September (Special events that are not free, but value-priced!)

 

September 1 – 8

FREE Ongoing Activities:

• FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
• FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
• Nebraska Passport Program
• 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 September Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!

 

SeptemberFest Labor Day Parade – Monday, Sept. 2 (10 a.m.)

• Watch flag carrying honor guards, marching bands, labor unions, businesses, floats, animals, horses, clowns and roaming artists in Downtown Omaha.
• Location: The SeptemberFest parade starts at 16th St. and Cass St., travels south on 16th St. to Capitol Ave., continues east on Capitol to 10th St. and concludes by proceeding north on 10th St. to Mike Fahey St.

 

Omahawks Labor Day Air Show – Sept. 2 (11:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

• Enjoy watching radio-controlled planes & their operators show off their skills. Free Admission, Donations welcome for Make-A-Wish.
• Location: Standing Bear Lake Park at 138th St. and Fort St., Omaha, NE.

 

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The Pout-Pout Fish Visits for Storytime at Omaha Public Library – Sept. 6 & 7

• Sing songs and listen to fun stories. Plus, there will be opportunities to take photos with The Pout-Pout Fish!

 

Fiesta! Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – Sept. 6 (5:30 – 8 p.m.)

• Join in for a Fiesta, thrown by Union Pacific’s Latino Employee Network, with crafts, games, activities, and more!
• Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.

 

FREE Kids Workshops at Home Depot – Sept. 7 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

• Build a scarecrow planter. Workshops designed for children ages 5-12.

 

Touch-a-Truck – Sept. 7 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

• Kids, accompanied by their parents or guardian, can explore emergency and military vehicles, semi-trucks, bobcats, race cars and other commercial vehicles and talk to the people who operate them. Other activities will include face-painting, prizes, bouncy tents, food, clowns and more.
• Location: First Data/UNO parking lots, just south of 69th & Pacific, Omaha, NE.

 

 

Punt, Pass & Kick Contest – Sept. 7 (4 p.m.)

• Girls and boys will compete in the following age divisions (as of 12/31/19): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. The winner of each age division will be determined by the cumulative score of the three skills – punting, passing and kicking. Winners will qualify for the state competition on Sunday, October 13, at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln!
• New this year! An Adult Competition (ages 21+) will be held upon completion of the youth contest.
• Location: La Vista Sports Complex, Flag Football Field #3, 7346 S. 66th St., La Vista, NE.

 

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Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – Aug. 31 – Sept. 1 (10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit

• Experience where volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort.
• A Park Entry Permit is required. An admission fee of $2 per person (ages 13+) & $1 for children (under age 3 is free) is required for the Visitor Center.
• Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE.

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September 9 – 15

FREE Ongoing Activities:

• FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
• FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
• Nebraska Passport Program
• 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 September Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!

 

The Pout-Pout Fish Visits for Storytime at Omaha Public Library – Sept. 9-11 & 14

• Sing songs and listen to fun stories. Plus, there will be opportunities to take photos with The Pout-Pout Fish!

 

Kids Funfare at Regency – Sept. 12 (10 a.m.)

• Join Regency for Kids Funfare events the second Thursday of each month. Activities are geared for preschool-aged children. This month features an “All About Me” storytime and craft with The Wonder Nook.
• Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.

 

Read and Grow at Lauritzen Gardens – September 13 (10 – 11:30 a.m.), REGISTER

• Join the Omaha Public Library in the garden each month for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music and literature. Programs are presented one Friday per month and are geared for preschool-aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program. Register Here.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.

 

Forest Festival Family Fun Night – Sept. 13 (5 – 10 p.m.)

• Get outdoors and reconnect with nature through FREE activities for all ages. Activities include: campfire building, s’mores, face painting, kids games, barn photo booth, moonlight hike, trolley property tours, lumberjack games, Makerspace, tree climbing, insect collecting & display, archery, free giveaways, picnic areas.
• Location: 2106 Horning Rd., Plattsmouth, NE.

 

Free Friday Night Movies at the Orchard – Sept. 13, 20 & 27 (7:30 p.m.)

• Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a free family movie every Friday night in September. (No orchard activities on movie nights.)
• Sept. 13: Casper
• Sept. 20: The Goonies
• Sept. 27: The Secret Life of Pets 2
• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

 

Hy-Vee Fall Fest Car Show – Sept. 14 (8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

• Car Show, DJ, bounce house, raffle, concession, and more!
• Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.

 

The Science of Ice Cream at Omaha Public Library’s Florence Branch – Sept. 14 (2 – 4 p.m.)

• Create your own flavor of ice cream while learning about the science behind the frozen treat!
• Location: Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St., Omaha, NE.

 

Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day/Día en que los niños se encargan de la cocina at South Omaha Library – Sept. 14 (2 – 3 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]

• Kids will get their chance to measure, pour, stir, and create their way through a few no-bake recipes.
• Location: South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE.

 

Flix at the Chef – Sept. 14 (9 – 11 p.m. Movie starts at dusk)

• Watch the movie Big Hero 6, beginning at dusk. Free popcorn is provided. Food, drinks, and ice cream can be purchased at Dairy Chef.
• Location: Behind Dairy Chef, 3223 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE

 

Chalk Art Festival at Midtown Crossing – Sept. 14-15 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

• Local artists and professional “madonnaris” transform stretches of Farnam St. sidewalks into pastel chalk masterpieces. In addition, enjoy live music.
• Location: On Farnam St., between Turner Blvd. to 33rd S, Omaha, NE.

 

Heron Haven Wetland Festival – Sept. 14 (1 – 5 p.m.)

• Location: Heron Haven, 11809 Old Maple Rd., Omaha, NE.

 

Super Bee Orchards 6th Annual Apple Fest – Sept. 14 (1 – 5:30 p.m.)

• See Alpacas from Alpacas of the Heartland LLC and a variety of characters, including Snow Princess and Nordic Princess, Pikachu from Pokémon, and Olaf!
• Location: Super Bee Orchard, 4571 US Highway 75, Fort Calhoun, NE.

 

MORE FUN THIS WEEK –

Special events that are not free, but value-priced! Find more events here!

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September 16 – 22

FREE Ongoing Activities:

• FREE Things to Do with Kids in Omaha
• FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
• Nebraska Passport Program
• 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 September Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!

 

Fun with STEM: Kite Making Workshop at Omaha Public Library’s Millard Branch – Sept. 18 (3 – 4 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]

• Kite enthusiast Randy Fox will be here to teach kids about the history and impact of kite flying. Then, construct your own kite by upcycling waste materials.
• Location: Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE.

 

Tween Hangout: Movie Night/Diversión para niños y niñas edades 10-15: Noche de película at South Omaha Library – Sept. 19 (5:30 – 7 p.m.)

• Watch the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at the South Omaha Library. Discussion to follow. Snacks will be provided.
• Location: South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE.

 

Family Storytime: Meet an Omaha Symphony Musician at Omaha Public Library – Sept. 20 & 21 (10:30 – 11 a.m.)

• Read a story about instruments, and sing and dance with the musician, while learning about tempo and rhythm.

 

NET-PBS Kids: Movies & More – Sept. 20 (10:30 a.m.)

• Join in for a special free screening of the brand new episode of PDS Kids’ Dinosaur Train.
• Location: Ralston Baright Public Library, 5555 South 77th St., Ralston, NE.

 

Centris Movie Night & Carnival at Werner Park – Sept. 20 (6 – 10 p.m.)

• A carnival will be held at 6 p.m. prior to the showing of “Grease” at 7:30 p.m. Bring blankets and come on the field at Werner Park to watch this classic movie. Concession stands will be open. This annual movie night is in support of Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Donations will be accepted at the gate.
• While the event is free, guests are encouraged to RSVP here.
• Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE.

 

Free Friday Night Movies at the Orchard – Sept. 20 & 27 (7:30 p.m.)

• Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a free family movie every Friday night in September. (No orchard activities on movie nights.)
• Sept. 20: The Goonies
• Sept. 27: The Secret Life of Pets 2
• Location: Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

 

Free Admission to Select Museums with Museum Day Ticket – Sept. 21

• Participating museums include The Durham Museum, Morrill Hall in Lincoln, and many more!
• 1) Select the Museum you want to visit. 2) Sign up for your free Museum Day Ticket!
  (Note: One ticket per email address, each ticket admits 2 people to select museum.)

 

Omaha Community Preparedness Event – Sept. 21 (9 a.m.)

• Join in a free day of emergency preparedness training. Learn how to put together emergency kits, get a free will and health screening, and more. Co-sponsored by the American Red Cross, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Location: 14680 California St., Omaha, NE.

 

Big Play Saturday at Fat Brain Toys – Sept. 21 (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

• LaRue Petting Farm will be bringing alpacas, donkeys, goats, and bunnies for the kids to pet and hold.
• Location: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Omaha, NE.

 

Annual Intertribal Powwow – Sept. 21 (1 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE

• Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including, but not limited to, Ponca, Omaha, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.
• Location: Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus, 5300 N. 30th St., Omaha, NE.

 

City Sprouts Pollinator Jamboree – September 21, (4 – 7 p.m.)

• City Sprouts is kicking off this year’s Autumnal Equinox by learning about and celebrating all things pollinator. This is an all-ages event that is free and open to the public. Come enjoy (free!) wood-fired pizza, apple cider, s’mores, games & activities, education stations, campfire, live music, and more.
• Location: City Sprouts, 4002 Seward St. Omaha.

 

La Vista Fall Festival – Sept. 21 (5 – 9 p.m.)

• Enjoy a rockin’ concert by Pat O, followed immediately after by the movie Captain Marvel. Additional activities include fire pits, s’mores, food trucks, outdoor games, and more for the whole family. Concert 5-7 p.m. Movie: immediately after the concert.
• Location: City Hall Campus, 8116 Park View Blvd., La Vista, NE.

 

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Free Admission Day at The Durham Museum – Sept. 29 (1 – 5 p.m.)

• Admission will be free on Sunday, September 29, 1-5 p.m., for the community to come visit the museum’s newest travelling exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different? This free day is generously sponsored by Conagra Brands Foundation.

 

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Special events that are not free, but value-priced! Find more events here!

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More Fun this September

Events are not free, but are value-priced!

Disney’s Enchanted Tales Film Series at Marcus Theatres – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 6-29, $6

• On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 6-29, head to the Marcus Majestic Cinema of Omaha, Marcus Twin Creek Cinema and Marcus Village Pointe Cinema for an amazing line-up featuring Moana, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and The Little Mermaid. Best of all, admission is just $6 per person!
  • Moana – September 6 – 8
  • Cinderella – September 13 – 15
  • Peter Pan – September 20 – 22
  • The Little Mermaid – September 27 – 29

 

50th Annual AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City – Sept. 20 – 22

• Celebrate the kick-off of the apple harvest with cider donuts, candy apples, caramel apples, apple fritters, apple salad, and pretty much anything you can imagine made from apples. Featuring more than 6 craft fairs, a parade, a classic car show, live music, and a 3-day carnival!
• Location: Various locations in Nebraska City

 

Monarch Tagging at Hitchcock Nature Center (Pre-Registration Required) – Sept. 21 (9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 2:30 p.m.), $3 per person + Park Permit/Entry Pass

• Learn more about monarch butterflies, their unusual lifestyle and life cycle, and miraculous migration to Mexico, and learn how to monarchs are caught and handled for research during a short indoor presentation. Then, head outdoors to hunt for monarchs to tag onsite with help of provided tagging stations.
• All attendees will need a valid annual park permit or will need to purchase a $2 per vehicle daily entrance pass for entrance to the park.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA