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PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to rapidly change during this time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.
Free Things to Do in July!
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify before visiting as dates and times may change.
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Summer Fun
- Omaha Spraygrounds and Splash Pads
- Favorite Omaha Area Playgrounds
- Best Places to Go Hiking & Walking with Kids near Omaha – many Free locations
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Local and National Summer Reading Programs
- FREE Outdoor Summer Movies
4th of July Events
- Independence Day celebrations will look a little different this year, but there are still some fun events to look forward to!
Omaha Public Library’s Virtual Summer Reading Program Entertainment [REGISTER]
Omaha Public Library is bringing some of your favorite entertainers and organizations to your home this summer with a series of exciting virtual events!
Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify as dates and times may change.
- July 1 (1 – 2 p.m.) – Virtual Wildlife Encounters [REGISTER]
- July 1 (2 – 3:30 p.m.) – Virtual Teen Poetry Workshop featuring Louder Than a Bomb coaches
- July 6 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Virtual Wildlife Encounters [REGISTER]
- July 7 (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.) – Overall Buddies Online Music Performance [REGISTER]
- July 9 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Scaled Tails with Papio NRD Online [REGISTER]
- July 10 (1 – 2 p.m.) – Train Songs and Tales Online LIVE [REGISTER]
- July 13 (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.) – Virtual Wildlife Encounters [REGISTER]
- July 15 (1 – 2 p.m.) – Dr. Oxygen’s Virtual Science Show [REGISTER]
- July 16 (10:30 – 11:15 a.m.) – Kids on the Block Virtual Performance [REGISTER]
- July 17 (2 – 3 p.m.) – All About Owls with Papio NRD Online [REGISTER]
- July 20 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Virtual Seuss-Sational Science [REGISTER]
- July 21 (1 – 2 p.m.) – Oral Storytelling Online: Tales from Hans Christian Andersen for Families [REGISTER]
- July 22 (10:30 – 11 a.m.) – Rainbow Fish Visits Online Storytime [REGISTER]
- July 22 (1 – 2 p.m.) – Jeff Quinn’s Virtual Magic Show [REGISTER]
- July 23 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Overall Buddies Online Music Performance [REGISTER]
- July 24 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Virtual Wildlife Encounters [REGISTER]
- July 27 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Virtual Elephants in Our Backyard [REGISTER]
- July 29 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Virtual Wildlife Encounters [REGISTER]
- July 31 (1 – 1:30 p.m.) – Online Storytime with Omaha Storm Chasers [REGISTER]
Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series – Every Friday, July 3 – Sept 4 (7 p.m.)
- Local musicians entertain families every Friday night throughout the July and August. Bring a lawn chair, practice social distancing and enjoy a delightful evening with the whole family.
- Location: Rockbrook Village, 2800 S 110th Ct, Omaha.
Carpool Cinema – July 9 (7 p.m.)
- 7-9 p.m.: Shop and Dine.
- 9 p.m.: Movie: Jurassic Park
- Capacity is 50 cars, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis. Parking will begin at 6:30pm outside of the Appliance and Electronics building.
- Location: Nebraska Furniture Mart, 700 South 72nd St., Omaha.
Omaha Hydrant Parties
- Hydrant Parties are back every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July at various locations throughout the city!
Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – FREE Ticket Required (Movies start at dusk, Gates open at 8:15)
- Free Starlight Movies are back in July. Tickets are required and social distancing practices will be in effect. Since SumTur capacity is 300 for the foreseeable future, they will be distributing free tickets on the Saturday before each movie date at local businesses including Graley’s Creamery, Twisted Vine, Kajoma’s Boutique, and at Papillion Landing. See ticket distribution locations, event schedules as well as their Directed Health Measures and precautions at www.sumtur.org.
- Location: 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE.
- Friday, July 3: Frozen 2
- Friday, July 10: Toy Story 4
- Friday, July 17: Lion King (2019)
- Friday, July 24: Aladdin (2019)
Friday Night Movies at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard – Fridays, July 10 – 31 (dusk), FREE
- Families are invited to enjoy a free movie at dusk.
- Friday, July 10: Bee Movie
- Friday, July 17: Moana
- Friday, July 24: Finding Nemo
- Friday, July 31: The Cat in the Hat
- Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Flix at the Chef – Saturdays, July 11, FREE
- Free Outdoor Movies behind the Dairy Chef (3223 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE).
- Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Free popcorn provided.
- You may bring your own food and beverages. (Alcohol is not allowed.) Food, drinks, and ice cream also for sale at Dairy Chef.
- July 11: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Harry Potter Trivia Tuesdays in La Vista – Tuesdays, July 14 – 28 (2 p.m.) [REGISTER]
- Test your Potter knowledge this summer for our Harry Potter Trivia Tuesdays.
- July 14: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- July 21: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- July 28: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Location: Online
Omaha Public Library’s Virtual Escape Rooms [REGISTER]
These virtual escape rooms are designed for students in grades 6-12.
- July 17 (2 – 3 p.m.) – Camp Half-Blood Virtual Escape Room [REGISTER]
- June 31 (2 – 3 p.m.) – RPG Virtual Escape Room [REGISTER]
Superhero Story Hour at Nebraska Furniture Mart – July 23 (2 – 3 p.m.)
- Planet Comicon and NFM are teaming up for Superhero Story Hour, featuring exciting stories read by your favorite heroes and villains every Thursday at 2 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram.
- Location: Online.
Gretna Days – July 24 – 26 [tentative]
- A fun-filled community event featuring a variety of activities and special events for all ages.
See the beautiful Butterfly Benches
- Throughout the Summer, see the beautiful “Wings Over Papillion” Butterfly Bench Public Art Project with uniquely painted butterfly benches throughout Papillion!
Art Adventures with Joslyn Art Museum LIVE! on Facebook – Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
- Learn about art in Joslyn’s collection, and make some of your own, all from the comfort of your kitchen table! Gather up a few simple materials and join in LIVE! on Facebook every Friday at 10:30 am for an art-making.
- Materials needed for each week’s activity are listed here (and will be broadcast at 10 am each Friday). Need supplies? Free kits will be available for pick-up outside of Joslyn each Thursday, beginning at 9 am, while supplies last.
FREE Michaels Mini-Makers Virtual Classes Select days in July (3 p.m.), [REGISTER]
- Kids ages 3 and up will learn a fun new craft in each Zoom session.
- Location: online
FREE Ongoing Activities:
- FREE Summer Fun
- Omaha Spraygrounds and Splash Pads
- Favorite Omaha Area Playgrounds
- Best Places to Go Hiking & Walking with Kids near Omaha – many Free locations
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Local and National Summer Reading Programs
- FREE Outdoor Summer Movies
2020 Omaha Summer Fun Guides
