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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Top Picks this Weekend:
Hands-on-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – August 18 (9:30 – 11 a.m.), FREE with Registration
- Fun educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents brought to you by ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest.
- Free 3x a year. Registration opens the 1st of the month. Please note that space is limited and sessions do fill quickly! Register here!
Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue – August 18 – 19, 2017
- Parade, pancake feed, pet show, activities for children, entertainment, food, and fun in Washington Park in Olde Towne Bellevue.
- The parade is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017. It runs from the corner of Bert Murphy and Mission Avenue to Washington Park in Olde Towne Bellevue.
Greek Festival – August 18 – 20
- Taste Greek Food, experience Greek music and culture with Greek Dancing, children’s activities, and more.
- Admission: Adults – $3.00 at the gate (or Free Admission with Canned Goods Donation)
- Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church (St. Mary Ave & Park Drive)
StoneBridge Fireworks Bonanza – August 18 (6 – 10:30 p.m.), FREE
- Bounce houses, food trucks, jumbo yard games, live music, and a professional fireworks display. Admission is free for the activities, food truck fees apply.
- Location: 15801 Butler Ave, Omaha
FREE Summer Concerts continue (End this weekend or next for most!)
- Sounds of Summer at Shadow Lake – Fridays, May 26 – August 18, 2017; (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
- Friday Night Concerts in Rockbrook Village – Fridays, June 2 – August 25, 2017; (7 – 8 p.m.)
- Vibes at Village Pointe – Saturdays, May 27 – August 19, 2017; (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Intro App Development at The Brain Exchange – August 19 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE, Grades 9-12 (Registration Required)
- This four-hour, FREE class is geared towards introducing students, grades 9 – 12, the introductory skills needed to develop an iOS app of their own. Location: The Brain Exchange located at 1902 Howard Street.
Family Fun Saturday & Teacher Appreciation Night at Gifford Farm – August 19, (6 – 9 p.m.)
- Evening hayride, visit the farm animals, and learn, play, and explore in Outdoor Nature Classroom. Stay late to watch the stars come out and roast some marshmallows.
- Admission: $5 each aged 2 & up Cash or Check only please.
- Teachers and 3 family members get in free!
- See more FREE Teacher Events coming up here!
Vintage Wheels at the Fort – August 20 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE
- Along with the over 70 expected vintage vehicles, children and parents will have the chance to take free rides in select vehicles, create crafts, and receive a free book. Location: Historic Fort Omaha, 5730 N 30th St, Omaha.
Ice Skating Open House – August 20 and 27
- Fun and free day of ice skating lessons, giveaways, and refreshments. (Skate rental is extra and is available at both locations.)
- Sunday, August 20th: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Motto McLean Ice Arena, 5015 S. 45 St. (Hitchcock Park, 45th & P)
- Sunday, August 27th: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St (67th & Center)
WorldFest at the Omaha Children’s Museum – Sundays, August 20 & 27 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Features Omaha’s sister cities around the world. Receive a “passport” to get it stamped at each area and enjoy each city’s activities, crafts, games, performances and traditional food tastings for their space.
- August 20: Visit Yantai, China; Xalapa, Mexico; and Siauliai, Lithuania.
- August 27: Visit Shizuoka, Japan; Naas, Ireland; and Braunschweig, Germany.
Solar Eclipse – August 21
- The Total Solar Eclipse is happening on August 21, 2017, and many communities in Nebraska have fun activities planned!
Water Fun
- Many Spraygrounds are open through Labor Day!
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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!