Enjoy many family-friendly events this weekend! It is always a good idea to verify before visiting, as event details may change. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
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Find these and many more events and activities in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Children’s Day Events – May 5 & 6, (10:30 a.m.), FREE
- Learn a bit of Bengali and Sign Language and more. Location: W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd.
Teen Food & Fun – May 5 (3:30 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Come for food and a fun activity. Each week’s theme and food is planned by the teens attending. Location: W. Dale Clark (Main) Library, 215 S. 15th St.
Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – May 5 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Friday, May 5: We Can Do It! Women’s History Night at the Museum! Guests are invited to meet amazing women, hear stories about how they became part of the railroad, and what these women of steel do every day at Union Pacific. Additionally, enjoy a special reading time and activity.
Star Wars Night with the Omaha Storm Chasers – May 5
- ParentSavvy is giving away 5 Star Wars LEGO sets – Enter to win here!
Kids Workshops at Home Depot – May 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – FREE
- Build a Flower Pot – Hands-on workshop where parents and their children can build a flower pot to hold spring flowers. Once the project is complete, your child can paint their project to personalize it.
Free Comic Book Day – May 6,
- Enjoy fun events and free comics at the annual Free Comic Book Day.
Cinco de Mayo Parade and Other Events [24th Street (D to L)] – May 6 (10:00 a.m.), FREE
- Features floats, marching bands and other entertainers along historic 24th Street. Rain or shine.
Birdtastic at Hummel Park Nature Center – May 6 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Learn to identify birds, go birding while exploring the trails, and celebrate Nebraska’s Bird Month. All ages welcome. Please RSVP online.
Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – May 6 – 7 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit
- Volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort. Park Entry Permit is required. Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th St, Fort Calhoun, NE.
The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska – May 6 – 7 and May 13 – 14 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, at the Bellevue Berry Farm, will host two themed weekends May 6-7 and May 13-14. Enjoy joust professionals, fire skills of Fandazzi Fire Circus, the all-female acrobatic troupe, comic juggling, hands-on activities, and more.
Bike Rack’s Bike Fest – May 7 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE
- Bike rodeo, bike safety check, free bike helmets to kids who participate (must be present to be fitted and get a helmet. Limited quantities available), and more.
Superhero Sunday at Werner Park – May 7 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
- CHI Health is saluting everyday Superhero families with an afternoon of free festivities.
- Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion.
La Vista Kite Fly – May 7 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
- Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop. Weather may affect this event.
- Location: La Vista Soccer Complex, just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.
FREE Concerts Start this Weekend:
- Opening this weekend is Saturdays @ Stinson in Aksarben Village and the new Narrows River Park: Free Summer Concert Series. Visit here to see dates and times and more upcoming concerts!
Farmers Markets begin this Weekend:
- Many opening this weekend including Benson Farmers Market, Council Bluffs Farmers Market, Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village and in the Old Market, and Village Pointe Farmers Market. Visit here to see dates and times.
Fantastic Special at Fun-Plex!
- Visit Fun-Plex on any Saturday or Sunday from May 6 – May 21 from Noon to 6 p.m. Purchase a wristband for 2 hours of unlimited Go Karts and Mini Golf, and get a FREE ticket for use on Memorial Day Weekend! Find out more here!
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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!