Enjoy many family-friendly events this weekend! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
Find these and many more events in our Omaha Kids Calendar, and keep updated by Following Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook or Signing up for our Free Email Newsletter!
Don’t Miss:
Free Summer Activities in Omaha
- Hydrant Parties
- Spraygrounds
- MANY Free or Cheap Movies and Free Summer Concerts this weekend! Visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for all of details!
Enter to Win:
Enter to Win a Family Pass to Railroad Days – 3 Winners! – Ends Friday!
- Railroad Days are coming up July 12-13th, and you can visit 5 local family attractions with a $15 Family Pass! It includes admission and transportation for 2 adults and their dependent children to Lauritzen Gardens, the Durham Museum, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, The Historic General Dodge House, and The RailsWest Railroad Museum!
Enter to Win Short Story Mini Session from Sunnyheart Photography ($250 value)! – Ends Sunday!
- A Short Story Mini Session includes: A 30-minute family or child session, 12-15 images to choose from, 3 digital images with print release, and Two 5×7 mounted prints!
Top Picks this Weekend:
Find these and many more events in our Omaha Kids Calendar!
Fourth of July Fireworks Displays and Special Events in Omaha
- 4th of July Fun in Omaha! Celebrate with fireworks displays, parades, concerts, and community celebrations!
The Wienermobile is Coming to Omaha – 7/2 – 7/4
- They’re hosting several events at different Hy-Vee Foods Stores July 2-4.
College Home Run Derby and Omaha World-Herald’s Fireworks at T.D. Ameritrade – 7/3, 7:30 p.m., $8-$12
- Enjoy College Home Run Derby featuring the nation’s premier college power hitters, and Omaha World-Herald’s 30th annual Independence Day fireworks display following the derby.
Ralston Independence Day Celebration – 7/3-7/4
- Independence Day Activities, Street Dance, Annual Grand Parade, Fireworks
- Friday, July 4th: Parade at 1 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Mom’s Day Swim at Omaha City Pools – 7/6
- Mothers get in free with a paid child admission at Omaha City Pools.
Mothers Day at Papio Bay – 7/6
- Moms get in free with 1 paid child.
Game Day at the Mega Market – 7/6, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE
- Board, card and dice games. Sponsored by Run Amok Toys (RWR Innovations LLC), who is dedicated to showing children of all ages that they can have fun without electricity.
Mark Your Calendars:
Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 7/10, 10:30 a.m., FREE
- Peanut Toss and Bun Making at Texas Roadhouse
- PLEASE NOTE: This Tots on the Towne event is limited to 40 children. RSVP’s are required. Only three (3) children per party. Must have one adult present. Please call the Shadow Lake Management Office at 402-537-0046 to reserve your child’s spot.
La Vista Dinosaur Egg Hunt and Storytime – 7/10, 3 p.m., Southwind Park, FREE
- The La Vista Recreation Department and Library are looking for young explorers to help us hunt for giant dinosaur eggs (watermelons). When all of the eggs are found, we will haul them back to the picnic shelter, crack them open and enjoy eating a cold slice.
Family Fishing Events at Halleck Park – 7/10, 6 – 8 p.m., FREE
- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission sponsors Free Family Fishing Events across the state where people of all ages can learn to fish! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer where loaner rods and reels, bait, and fishing instruction are available free to participants.
- All participants ages 16 or older need a 2014 fishing license (OutdoorNebraska.org for permits).
Railroad Days – 7/12 – 7/13, $15 Family Pass
- Celebrate all things train and track! A $15 Family Pass includes admission to all 5 locations: Durham Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, and the Historic General Dodge House, for two adults and their dependent children or two grandparents and up to four grandchildren. A $5 pass is also available for one additional adult with purchase of a family pass. This includes transportation between locations and all the special activities that each location has to offer.
- ENTER TO WIN one of 3 Family Passes – ends Friday
We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!