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June 1 – 3
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
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Omaha Area Community Celebrations – Elkhorn Days (June 1 – 3), Blair’s Gateway to the West Days (June 7 – 10), Springfield Days (June 8 – 9), Bennington Daze (June 8 – 10), Carter Lake Parade & Festival (June 9), Papillion Days (June 13 – 17). Includes many free events, check each event for further details.
- 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!
Family Night with the Omaha Storm Chasers at the Union Pacific Museum – Friday, June 1 (5 – 7 p.m.)
- During Family Night, visitors can enjoy stations memorializing the five decades throughout the museum, each station hosted by Storm Chaser staff. This event is free and open to the public.
- Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Kids Workshops at Home Depot: Saturday, June 2 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.); Registration encouraged.
- Together you can build a vintage General Motors-style wooden car. Once your vehicle is built, your child can customize it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times.
Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – June 2 – 3 (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.
- June 2-3: Living History – Focusing on the War of 1812 and the Connection to the Fort.
- Location: 201 S. 7th Street, Fort Calhoun, NE
Armbrust YMCA Block Party – June 2 (12 – 5 p.m.)
- Enjoy free entertainment, bounce houses, and more during this open-to-the-community family fun day.
- Location: Armbrust Family YMCA, 5404 S 168th St, Omaha.
June 4 – 10
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
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Omaha Area Community Celebrations – Elkhorn Days (June 1 – 3), Blair’s Gateway to the West Days (June 7 – 10), Springfield Days (June 8 – 9), Bennington Daze (June 8 – 10), Carter Lake Parade & Festival (June 9), Papillion Days (June 13 – 17). Includes many free events, check each event for further details.
- Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays (10 – 11 a.m.)
- 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!
Wildlife Encounters at Omaha Public Libraries – June 6, 7, 14, 18 & July 10, 11
- Enjoy seeing animals from different continents up close and learning about their habitats, enrichment activities, diets, and cool facts during this exciting interactive program. Wildlife Encounters will bring animals and share great information. Recommended for all ages.
- See schedule of events and locations here.
Family Fishing Night at Omaha – Benson Lake – Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- 7028 Military Ave., Omaha
- See more Family Fishing Events here!
Jeff Quinn Magic Show – June 8, 19, 20, 21 & July 10, 12
- Enjoy the magic of Jeff the Magician! This fun, family-friendly magic show will contain new tricks, lot of audience participation, and humor. Please arrive early as seating is limited.
- See schedule of events and locations here.
Pete the Cat Visits Omaha Public Libraries – June 8 – 15
- Pete the Cat wants to meet the kids, so he is visiting Omaha Public Libraries for these special storytime events!
- See schedule of events and locations here.
Family Education Program at Heron Haven – Saturday, June 9 (10 – 11:30 a.m.)
- Kids’ YOGA from 10-10:30 on the boardwalk. Bring your towels. Walk back to the Nature Center where Jonathan Larsen, an entomologist from the Extension Service will speak about solitary bees and how to attract them to your garden. You will help make a bee hotel to take home to your garden.
- Location: 11809 Old Maple Rd. Omaha.
Omaha Summer Arts Festival – June 8 – 10
- Admission to the Children’s Fair, Young Artist Exhibition and Family Entertainment Stage is FREE! Many of the activities offered at the Children’s Fair are also free, while some hands-on crafts and activities require the purchase of activity tickets. Tickets cost 50 cents each with activities priced between zero and 10 tickets.
June 11 – 17
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
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Omaha Area Community Celebrations – Elkhorn Days (June 1 – 3), Blair’s Gateway to the West Days (June 7 – 10), Springfield Days (June 8 – 9), Bennington Daze (June 8 – 10), Carter Lake Parade & Festival (June 9), Papillion Days (June 13 – 17). Includes many free events, check each event for further details.
- Hydrant Parties – The City of Omaha’s are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning June 11th, and Council Bluffs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 12th.
- Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays (10 – 11 a.m.)
- 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!
Pete the Cat Visits Omaha Public Libraries – June 8 – 15
- Pete the Cat wants to meet the kids, so he is visiting Omaha Public Libraries for these special storytime events!
- See schedule of events and locations here.
Family Fishing Night at Papillion – Walnut Creek Lake – Tuesday, June 12, 2018 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- 11601 S. 96th St, Papillion
- See more Family Fishing Events here!
Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Thursday, June 14 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
- Bring your little cowboys and cowgirls out for a free Line Dancing Class, where they will learn to dance like the pros. We encourage them all to dress in their finest western gear and get ready for a boot scootin boogie of a good time.
- Location: Lessons will be held in the Nebraska Medicine Amphitheater at Shadow Lake Towne Center, 72nd & Highway 370, Papillion, NE
Wildlife Encounters at Omaha Public Libraries – June 6, 7, 14, 18 & July 10, 11
- Enjoy seeing animals from different continents up close and learning about their habitats, enrichment activities, diets, and cool facts during this exciting interactive program. Wildlife Encounters will bring animals and share great information. Recommended for all ages.
- See schedule of events and locations here.
College World Series Opening Celebration Day and Fan Fest – June 15 – 26/27
- Opening Celebration Day – Friday, June 15
- See teams practice, autograph session, and Opening Ceremonies featuring team introductions, parachute team, performance, and a fireworks finale.
- The CWS Fan Fest – June 15 – 26/27
- A festival jam packed with giveaways, live music, interactive games, special appearances and much more. Location: Lot C and Mike Fahey Street
Father’s Day Freebies and Fun – Sunday, June 17th
- Special Deals for Dads this Father’s Day at SAC Aerospace Museum, Fun-Plex, City of Omaha Pools, and more!
June 18 – 24
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
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Hydrant Parties – The City of Omaha’s are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning June 11th, and Council Bluffs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 12th.
- Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays (10 – 11 a.m.)
- 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!
Wildlife Encounters at Omaha Public Libraries – June 6, 7, 14, 18 & July 10, 11
- Enjoy seeing animals from different continents up close and learning about their habitats, enrichment activities, diets, and cool facts during this exciting interactive program. Wildlife Encounters will bring animals and share great information. Recommended for all ages.
- See schedule of events and locations here.
College World Series Opening Celebration Day and Fan Fest – June 15 – 26/27
- Opening Celebration Day – Friday, June 15
- See teams practice, autograph session, and Opening Ceremonies featuring team introductions, parachute team, performance, and a fireworks finale.
- The CWS Fan Fest – June 15 – 26/27
- A festival jam packed with giveaways, live music, interactive games, special appearances and much more. Location: Lot C and Mike Fahey Street
Family Fishing Night at Omaha – Towl Lake – Thursday, June 21, 2018 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- 9310 W. Center Rd., Omaha
- See more Family Fishing Events here!
Lightning Bug Party at Hummel Park Nature Center – June 23 (7:30 p.m. – Dusk)
- Bring the whole family out for a fun night of games, hikes, crafts, s’mores and collecting lightning bugs. Bring your own jar or purchase one for $1.00, supplies are limited.
- Please RSVP online using the Activity Registration button on the left menu.
June 25 – 30
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
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Members of Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue Public Libraries can check out passes to Fontenelle Forest
- FUN at the Omaha Public Libraries (Registration Required for some events)
- Hydrant Parties – The City of Omaha’s are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning June 11th, and Council Bluffs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 12th.
- Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays (10 – 11 a.m.)
- 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!
College World Series Opening Celebration Day and Fan Fest – June 15 – 26/27
- Opening Celebration Day – Friday, June 15
- See teams practice, autograph session, and Opening Ceremonies featuring team introductions, parachute team, performance, and a fireworks finale.
- The CWS Fan Fest – June 15 – 26/27
- A festival jam packed with giveaways, live music, interactive games, special appearances and much more. Location: Lot C and Mike Fahey Street
FREE Admission to Lauritzen Gardens – Weds. June 27 – Saturday, June 30, 2018 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Celebrate Summer with FREE garden admission to Lauritzen Gardens this Wednesday, June 27 through Saturday, June 30, 2018!
Family Fishing Night at La Vista – Prairie Queen Lake – Wednesday, June 27, 2018 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- 132nd St. and Cornhusker Rd., Papillion
- See more Family Fishing Events here!
Family Fishing Night at Carter Lake – Thursday, June 28, 2018 (6 – 8 p.m.)
- In 2017, it was held at the East bank fishing pier off Abbott Dr. (No information yet for 2018.)
- See more Family Fishing Events here!
Metro Credit Union Celebrates America – Friday, June 29, 2018 (6 – 10 p.m.); Memorial Park
- Enjoy this annual celebration featuring Starship, Survivor, and The Confidentials, with a Fireworks Grand Finale.
- Location: 60th & Dodge.
Fourth of July Fireworks and Special Events
- Celebrate this 4th of July with Fireworks Displays, Parades, and Concerts!
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