10+ FREE Omaha Events in July

July 8 – 14

Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change. 

FREE Ongoing Activities:

• FREE Summer Fun in Omaha – Your guide to Spraygrounds, Movies, Fishing Events, + more!
• 20+ Spraygrounds and Splash Parks in the Omaha Area
• 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
• Free Outdoor Movies in the Omaha Area – Flix at the Chef, Sumtur Amphitheater, Camp Fontanelle, Bayliss Park, Roberts Park, La Vista, and Midtown Crossing!
• Summer Concerts
• Summer Reading Programs and Special Events – Check out all the special kids’ events and performances coming up this summer at your local libraries, including music, magic, special storytimes, character visits, teen events, escape rooms, and more!
• See more July Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!

Jeff Quinn Magic Show – July 8 & 10

• This fun, family-friendly magic show will contain new tricks, lot of audience participation, and age-appropriate humor for both kids and adults.
• Jeff Quinn Magic Show – July 8 (1 – 2 p.m.), Millard Branch Library
• Jeff Quinn Magic Show – July 10 (1 – 1:45 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch Library

FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration required for some events):

Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change. 

• Storytelling through Dance Workshop – July 10 (1:30 – 2:15 p.m.), Benson Branch Library [REGISTER]
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – July 11 (2 – 3 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch
• Kids Escape Room Lock-In – July 11 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch [REGISTER]
• Teen Escape Room Lock-In – July 12 (6:30 – 9 p.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch [REGISTER]
• Space Boot Camp Lock-In for Kids – July 12 (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch [REGISTER]
• Nerf Lock-In for Kids – July 13 (7 – 10 p.m.), Millard Branch [REGISTER]

Free Music Together Family Class Demo – July 11, 12 & 13 (11 a.m. each day); [FULL]

• Join in with your child(ren), infants up to age 5, for songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument play. The demonstration classes are an opportunity for Music Together teachers-in-training to see a class in action.
• Locations: Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown, 101 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.

Douglas County Fair (Many Free events) – July 11 – 14

• Parade, Concerts, and many interactive exhibits and activities. See schedule of events here.
• Locations: Village Pointe, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE and Chance Ridge Event Center, 506 Skyline Rd., Elkhorn, NE.

Dr. Oxygen Science Show – July 11, 15, 17-18

• Experience fun and interactive science demonstrations, discuss cool discoveries of famous scientists throughout history, and gain a new appreciation for science!
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Thursday, July 11 (2 – 3 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Monday, July 15 (1:30 – 2:15 p.m.), South Omaha Library
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Wednesday, July 17 (1 – 1:45 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Thursday, July 18 (2 – 3 p.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch

Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, July 11-25 (10 a.m.)

• On Thursday in July, bring the Kids to Recency for a FunFare event.
• July 11: Lemon Days: Meet Buzz Lightyear
• July 18: Magician Jeff Quinn
• July 25: Omaha Street Percussion
• Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.

Junior Jams: The String Beans at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Thursday, July 11 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

• Bring the kids to the Shadow Lake Amphitheater to see The String Beans Band. Don’t forget the swimsuits so you can hang out after the show and play in then splash pad.
• Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 72nd St. & Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.

Hydrant Party in La Vista – Thursday, July 11 (3 – 4 p.m.)

• Bring your squirt guns and super soakers and take aim at the Super Soaker staff.
• Location: City Hall Parking Lot, 8116 Park View Blvd., La Vista, NE.

Llama Llama Visits Omaha Public Libraries:

• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Friday, July 12 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), Florence Branch
• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Saturday, July 13 (10:15 – 10:45 a.m.), Benson Branch

Summer Fest Event: Kroc Center + OPD SAFE – Saturday, July 13 (12 – 4:30 p.m.); FREE [REGISTER]

• Get your family their free ALL-ACCESS passes to enjoy the Zest of Summer Fest which includes:
  • The amazing pool with the Slide, Lazy River, Fort, and Obstacle Course
  • RJ’s Adventure Zone indoor playground
  • Balloon artists & bounce houses
  • Outdoor carnival and sports games
  • Bike Rodeo and visit the helicopter and firetruck
  • and so much more!

  *Socks are required for RJ’s and the Aquatic Center has a capacity, so plan accordingly.

  Get your all Access Pass here: https://tinyurl.com/yxwe4cjo

• Location: The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center, 2825 Y St., Omaha, NE.

Walk on the Wild Side Nature Program at Heron Haven – Saturday, July 13 (10 – 11:30 a.m.)

• Flowers and pollinating insects abound in the gardens and meadow. You can walk and talk with experts from the Extension Service: Jody Green an Entomologist, Scott Evans, Horticulturist. Children can enjoy painting a watercolor or pollinator rocks in the Butterfly Gardens. Learn how to make bee motels for solitary bees, important pollinators in NE.
• Location: 11809 Old Maple Rd., Omaha, NE.

July 15 – 21

Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change. 

FREE Ongoing Activities:

• FREE Summer Fun in Omaha – Your guide to Spraygrounds, Movies, Fishing Events, + more!
• 20+ Spraygrounds and Splash Parks in the Omaha Area
• 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
• Free Outdoor Movies in the Omaha Area – Flix at the Chef, Sumtur Amphitheater, Camp Fontanelle, Bayliss Park, Roberts Park, La Vista, and Midtown Crossing!
• Summer Concerts
• Summer Reading Programs and Special Events – Check out all the special kids’ events and performances coming up this summer at your local libraries, including music, magic, special storytimes, character visits, teen events, escape rooms, and more!
• See more July Fun below (not free, but value-priced)!

Dr. Oxygen Science Show – July 15, 17-18

• Experience fun and interactive science demonstrations, discuss cool discoveries of famous scientists throughout history, and gain a new appreciation for science!
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Monday, July 15 (1:30 – 2:15 p.m.), South Omaha Library
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Wednesday, July 17 (1 – 1:45 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch
• Dr. Oxygen Science Show – Thursday, July 18 (2 – 3 p.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch

Llama Llama Visits Omaha Public Libraries:

• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Monday, July 15 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), Millard Branch
• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Tuesday, July 16 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch
• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Wednesday, July 17 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
• Out & About Storytime: Stinson Park with Llama Llama – Thursday, July 18 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), Stinson Park (2285 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE)
• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Friday, July 19 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), Willa Cather Branch
• Llama Llama Visits for Storytime – Saturday, July 20 (10:30 – 11 a.m.), A.V. Sorensen Branch

FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration required for some events):

Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change. 

• Get Crafty: Solar System Mobiles – Tuesday, July 16 (11 – 11:30 a.m.), Saddlebrook Branch
• Summer Luau Party for Kids – Tuesday, July 16 (1 – 3 p.m.), Florence Branch
• Family PJ Storytime – Wednesday, July 17 (7 – 7:30 p.m.), Florence Branch
• Omaha Symphony Visits Family Storytime – Thursday, July 18 (10:15 – 11 a.m.), Benson Branch
• K-2nd STEM: Space Exploration with Omaha Symphony – Thursday, July 18 (2 – 3 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch [REGISTER]
• Teen Summer Fun Day: Building Blocks Drones – Thursday, July 18 (6 – 7 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch
• Science Fiction Lock-In – Friday, July 19 (6 – 9 p.m.), Benson Branch [REGISTER]
• Messy Morning – Saturday, July 20 (11 – 11:30 a.m.), Saddlebrook Branch
• Shark Party! – Saturday, July 20 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.), South Omaha Library

Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, July 18 & 25 (10 a.m.)

• On Thursday in July, bring the Kids to Recency for a FunFare event.
• July 18: Magician Jeff Quinn
• July 25: Omaha Street Percussion
• Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.

Wildlife Encounters at Omaha Public Libraries – July 18, 24 & 31

• Enjoy seeing animals from different continents up close and learning about their habitats, enrichment activities, diets, and cool facts. Recommended for all ages.
• Wildlife Encounters – July 18 (2 – 3 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library
• Wildlife Encounters – July 24 (1 – 1:45 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch Library
• Wildlife Encounters – July 31 (2 – 3 p.m.), W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library

Goldie Takes Flight at the Union Pacific Museum – Saturday, July 20 (10 – 11 a.m.)

• Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad with a guided tour of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Goldie’s Kids Club members will learn all about the famous golden spike and the unsung heroes who built the tracks from coast to coast.
• This program is for children 8-12 years old and current members of Goldie’s Kids Club. Not a member? It’s free to sign up. All participants must register online in advance, and each child must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
• Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Splash Bash at La Vista Public Library – Sunday, July 21 (1 – 4 p.m.)

• Enjoy the La Vista pool for free, as well as enjoy a live DJ, games, prizes and free food (while supplies last).
• Location: La Vista Municipal Pool, 7529 S. 85th St. La Vista.

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