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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Holiday Skating at Grover Ice
- Experience ice skating in the comfort of the indoors. Grover Ice will be celebrating the spirit of the season with plenty of holiday music and cheer.
Boredom Busters – Thursday, December 28, (1 – 3 p.m.)
- Play classic and new board games, the Wii and library computers. All ages welcome.
- Location: La Vista Public Library (9110 Giles Road)
Enjoy many special Omaha Public Library Events
- (Please verify dates, times, and locations before visiting as event details may change. Some events have limited space and require registration.)
- Thursday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m.: Zoo to You: Winter Break Fun Day at Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Saturday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m.: Holiday Nerf Party at Milton R. Abrahams Branch (REGISTER)
- See many more events listed here!
Fun at Nebraska State Parks
(Park Entry Permit required.) Due to the forecasted cold weather, it is a good idea to verify if events are still going on before attending.
- Platte River State Park Christmas Bird Count Workshop – December 31, (1:30 p.m.)
- Hands-on educational activities where participants will learn about winter bird species, partake in kid-friendly crafts and games, and then join in on a birdwatching hike. Make sure to bring water, snacks, binoculars, hiking boots, and warm clothes for the hike.
- First Day Hikes – January 1st
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Fremont State Recreation Area, Platte River State Park – Celebrate the first day of 2018 with a guided hike through some of Nebraska’s most beautiful landscapes. Hike difficulty varies. See calendar for details.
See Holiday Model Trains at the Union Pacific Museum
- In addition to the newest exhibit in the building, “Working on the Railroad,” having an O-scale model train built into the exhibit, Holiday model trains will be available during open museum hours, Thursday-Saturday 10 – 4 p.m. beginning on December 16 and ending on December 30.
- Location: Union Pacific Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Gingerbread House Display at the Mormon Trail Center and Kanesville Tabernacle – Nov. 18 – Dec. 31, 2017 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- One of our favorite Christmas traditions is seeing the intricately designed Gingerbread Houses. They also have a fun Scavenger Hunt at each location with a picture option for the younger children.
- The center closes at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
- Location: 3215 State St., Omaha, NE & 222 E. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Find more FREE Things to Do Over Break!
- Holiday Train Display, Kids Escape Room, Gingerbread Houses, Science Show, Winter Fun Days, and much more. Find out more here!
Save on Omaha Area Fun
- Mt. Crescent Ski Area, Great Wolf Lodge in KC, Creation Station, and more. Find these and more here!
Family-Friendly New Year’s Events
- Celebrate the New Year with
Fireworks(postponed until 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 6th), Balloon Drops, Dance Parties, and more at a variety of events in the Omaha Area. Find out more here! - Special thanks to the Omaha Children’s Museum for bringing you this guide. Tickets are now available for their exciting New Year’s Eve Bash on Sunday, December 31st.
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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!