Celebrate Back to School with many fun events in Omaha!
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Back-to-School Events in Omaha
Kindergarten Traffic Training with the Omaha Police Department at Westroads Mall – Aug. 1 – 2, 2022 (12 – 4 p.m. daily), FREE
- Open to all children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2022 or children who need a refresher on traffic safety. Children will learn about traffic safety, fire safety, and seatbelt safety. (Parents/Guardians must remain on location while their child completes the training.)
- Location: Westroads Mall, 10000 California St., Omaha, NE (meet inside mall next to Dick’s Sporting Goods).
Family Fun Carnival at SAC Museum – Saturday, Aug. 6 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Included with Regular Admission
- Family fun includes carnival favorites like bounce houses, face painting, and entertainment! Play each carnival game to win prizes!
- Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Family Fun Carnival at SAC Museum – Saturday, Aug. 6 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Included with Regular Admission
- Family fun includes carnival favorites like bounce houses, face painting, and entertainment! Play each carnival game to win prizes!
- Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
JCPenney Kids Zone Back-to-School Workshop – Tuesday, Aug. 13 (11 a.m. – Noon), FREE
- Bring the kids to JCPenney to color a pencil pouch to use this coming school year. The pouch includes an eraser.
Home Depot Kid’s Back-to-School Workshop – Tuesday, Sept. 6 (9 a.m. – Noon), FREE
- Home Depot hosts workshops for kids on the first Saturday of each month. In August, your child to build a Pencil Dest Organizer.
School Supply Drives
When shopping for back-to-school this year, consider picking up a few extra items. Thank you for your generosity!
Stuff the Bus Back-to-School Drive – Thursday, July 21 (5 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Help make a difference in the lives of area children. Drop off backpacks and all types of school supplies.
- Location: Scheels parking lot at Village Pointe, 17202 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Salvation Army KETV 7 Can Help Kids Back-to-School Backpack Program – Now – Aug. 7, 2022
- New school supplies are being collected.
- Drop off donations at select Methodist Health System, Metro Credit Union, Cubby’s, and Salvation Army locations.
- See the list of school supplies needed and find your closest drop-off location here.
BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION
Salvation Army KETV 7 Can Help Kids Back-To-School Backpack Program Distribution
– Omaha: Aug. 12 – 13, 2022
– Council Bluffs: Pre-registration required. Registration will be available July 11 – 22 on the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus Facebook Page.
- Check here for Backpack Distribution locations and times.
We Look Forward to These Events Returning: (Events TBA)
Back-to-School Family Night at Gifford Farm – TBA for 2022
- Visit the animals and explore nature. Educators can learn about the programs that Gifford Farm can offer you and your classroom.
- Location: Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE.
Back to School Programs with the Omaha Public Library – TBA for 2022
- Join the Omaha Public Library for a variety of back-to-school events to help students prepare for a successful school year. All events are free and open to the public.
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