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!]
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Special thanks to The MARK (NW of 204th and Dodge) for sponsoring this Weekend’s Top Picks! The MARK is the perfect location for Family Fun with Bowling, Games (new Dark Ride XD and Updated Laser Tag), Courts, and Restaurant (Kids eat Free Tuesdays)!
Enter to Win:
- $25 Giftcard to The MARK and discover ideas for Spring Break Fun! (Ends March 20th)
Top Picks this Weekend:
Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Omaha!
- It’s Your Lucky Day! at Sorensen Community Center – 3/17, 10:30 a.m.
- St. Patrick’s Day Storytime at W. Dale Clark Main Library – 3/17, 2 – 3:30 p.m. FREE
- St. Patrick’s Day Craft at A. V. Sorensen Branch – 3/17, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., FREE
Kids Dream Winter Film Series – 2/5 – 3/20, Friday – Sunday 10 a.m.
- Come Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. February 5 – March 20 to view favorite family flicks for just $3.00. March 18-20: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
- Get FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Winter Film Series by printing off tickets from American Family Insurance! Participating Marcus Theaters include: Majestic Cinema (144th & Maple), Twin Creek in Bellevue, and Village Pointe.
- Last day for most of the Omaha Area Fish Fries! Find one with Interactive Map.
Hands-on-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – 3/18, 9:30 – 11 a.m., FREE with Registration
- Fun educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents.
- FREE 3x a year with promo code “ParentSavvy”. A ticket to enter Hands-on-Habitat is required for all individuals, no matter age (this includes parents, children, and infants). Please note that space is limited and sessions do sell-out so please register early! Register here!
Fat Brain Friday: LEGO Man – 3/18, 6:30 p.m., FREE
- See a Master Builder from Kansas City’s LEGOLand Discovery Center who will share some of his own creations, plus he’ll bring some brick pits so kids can make their own masterpieces. Location: 16909 Burke Street.
- When you visit, use this special offer from Fat Brain Toys just for Family Fun in Omaha readers in our Omaha Area Easter Egg Hunts and Activities Guide!
Choose from 45+ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities over the next 1 1/2 weeks including photos with the Easter Bunny!
Some happening this weekend:
Council Bluffs Parks & Recreation Dept Easter Egg Hunt – 3/19, 10 a.m., FREE (ages 1-10)
- Location: Roberts Park, 1000 N. 25th St, Council Bluffs.
- In addition to eggs, the Council Bluffs Fire Department and Police Departments will bring equipment to show the children, along with stickers and other treats. Face Painting by Spunky will be on hand to paint whiskers on all the kids. No registration is necessary.
Easter Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt at Southwest YMCA – 3/19, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Free for members and $5 per nonmember families.
- Enjoy Easter activities, including a bounce house, crafts, light breakfast, and an Easter Egg Hunt. Please pre-register.
- Location: 13010 Atwood Ave.
Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool at Mockingbird Hills Pool – 3/19, 1 p.m. $2/person
- Egg Hunt starts promptly at 1 p.m. Participants can stay for open swim from 1-4 p.m., following the event. Location: 10242 Mockingbird Dr.
Easter BEGG Hunt at Midtown Crossing at Turner Park – 3/19, 1 p.m.
- $5 registration fee per DOG to benefit the Nebraska Humane Society
- Sniff out thousands of treat-filled Easter “Beggs,” some of which will include certificates for other prizes. After the hunt, hangout and visit with adoptable animals from local rescues.
Papillion Egg Hunt at Halleck Park Shelter – 3/19, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
- Kids are invited to hunt for the Easter Bunny’s treasures and meet the Easter Bunny and his friends. After the hunt, families are welcome to stay and enjoy some Easter fun. The day will feature game booths, drinks, snacks and much more. See flyer for Egg Hunt Times.
Easter EGGstravaganza at Salvation Army Kroc Center – 3/19, 2 – 4 p.m.
- 2 p.m. – Indoor Egg Hunt (Kids 10 and under)
- 2:30 p.m. – Easter Bunny Events including Underwater Egg Hunt. Members: FREE. Non-members: included with Day Pass (Day Pass fee $5/youth, $7/adult)
- Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for Event Registration
LPOA Easter Egg Hunt at Spring Lake Park – 3/20, 1 – 3 p.m.
- The Latino Peace Officer’s Association is hosting their 15th Annual Easter egg hunt. There will be food, rides and other family-friendly activities. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Saturday, March 26th.
See many more Easter Egg Hunts and Activities here coming up in the next 1 1/2 weeks!
Crafts for Kids – Saturdays
- Mangelsen’s – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Michaels Kids Club – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., $2
- Lakeshore Learning Center – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
Where Books and Art Meet – 3/19, 2:30, FREE, Registration Required
- Explore your creative side every week with art projects based on books and illustrations. Classes are taught by professional artists and art teachers in partnership with Arts For All. For children ages 8-12. Location: South Omaha Library.
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Sunday, 3/20, 4 – 6:15 p.m.
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
See Also:
- March SPECIAL: Just for Family Fun in Omaha readers, sign up for Camp Kroc during March, and the $50 Registration Fee is waived! Camp Kroc offers a diverse range of activities that packs in ALL the Kroc Center has to offer and more. Find out more here.
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!