The weekend is almost here and there are many family-friendly activities and events to enjoy! Be sure to visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for additional details on these and ALL of the fun activities coming up! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.
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Don’t Miss:
Enter to Win:
- Four Passes to the Omaha Zoo + Dinosaurs Alive! The Lost Valley! – Ends Sunday!
- Two Tickets to The Wizard of Oz at the Omaha Community Playhouse on Thursday, June 6!
Top Picks this Weekend:
Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program Kickoff Parties – May 31 and June 1, FREE
- Kick off the Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program with fun events at all locations! W. Dale Clark Main Library, Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. All other locations will be held Saturday, June 1, 2 – 4 p.m.
“Brave” at Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – May 31, FREE
- Enjoy free family movies under the stars all summer long with themed pre-show entertainment before each movie. Gates and concessions open at 7:30 p.m. with movies starting at dusk.
Kickoff Event with Wildlife Encounters at Bellevue Public Library – May 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FREE
- Our friends from Wildlife Encounters are returning for another awesome presentation! Come to the library and meet 6-8 live animals who are known for digging and burrowing, and learn all about their habits and habitats!
Taste of Omaha – May 31 – June 2
- A festival of great foods, entertainment, and family activities for the kids at Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Rose Theater – May 31 – June 16
- The favorite Biblical story of Joseph and his “Coat of Many Colors” comes to vibrant musical life in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s now-classic musical! Joseph, a boy with prophetic dreams, experiences a difficult and inspiring journey when he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually becomes a revered leader of Egypt. Featuring a delightful range of song styles, this timeless tale of family and faith offers a moving musical event for the whole family! Tickets $20-$25.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Built To Amaze – May 31 – June 2
- Friday, May 31 at 7:00pm; Saturday, June 1 at 11:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm; Sunday, June 2 at 1:00pm. Ticket prices: $72.00, $42.00, $27.00, $16.50.
The Wizard of Oz at the Omaha Community Playhouse – May 31 – June 30
- There’s no place like home for Dorothy and her little dog Toto, but the Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys make the journey to Oz nearly impossible. With the help of the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and the munchkins, Dorothy and Toto journey to the magical Land of Oz to meet the Wizard. Rediscover this enchanting classic. Tickets: $18-$40.
Family Fun Saturdays at Gifford Farm – June 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Family Fun Saturdays will be held on the first Saturday of the month, May – October, and will include (optional) farm chores from 10 – 10:30 a.m. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Admission for all events is $5 per person OR Purchase the Family Pass. Your family can attend all 6 Saturday events for only $50. Military Family Special, $2/person (with ID).
- June 1 – Watch a sheep get sheared, learn about wool and see how it is spun.
Looking Ahead:
Regal Summer Movie Express – Begins June 4, 10 a.m., $1
- Held on Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for nine weeks. Begins June 4 at Regal Omaha Stadium 16 (7440 Crown Point Ave.).
Summer Nights at the Salvation Army Kroc Center – June 5, 6:30-8 p.m., FREE
- FREE, fun events twice a month on Wednesdays, beginning June 5 with a Kick-Off Event: Outdoor Concert. Kroc Center members and non-members are all invited to join the fun!
LoessFest: Movies in the Park – June 5, 9 p.m., FREE
- June 5 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. There will also be a “Great Lawn Light Display” every night, running on the hour and half-hour.
Looking for Frugal Fun in Lincoln this weekend? Visit Chicks Dig Deals!
It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!