Celebrate Back to School with many fun events in Omaha!
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Back-to-School Events in Omaha
Family Fun Carnival at SAC Museum – August 1 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Included with Regular Admission
- Carnival style games, balloon animals, Wildlife Encounters, Kona Ice Truck, and more. The Lincoln Parachute club will jump at 2:00 p.m. to close out the event. Plus, enjoy museum attractions and exhibits.
- Free admission to the event for members; admission applies to all non-member guests.
- Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Back-to-School Family Night at Gifford Farm – August 8 (5:30 – 8 p.m.), Admission: $5 each (age 2 & up); Teachers receive FREE Admission with School ID
- Guests can visit the animals, explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, take a hayride, and participate in the “EDUCATORS ONLY” raffle. Experience some hands-on demonstrations. S’mores and lemonade available throughout the evening.
- Admission: $5 each (ages 2 & up; cash/check only). Teachers, aides, administrators, support staff, homeschool teachers, Day Care workers, and mentors get in free with their work ID.
- Location: Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE.
School Supply Drives + Distribution
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 30 (5 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Help make a difference in the lives of area children.
- Two ways to help:
- Now – July 30: Drop off backpacks and school supplies at any Omaha-metro Godfather’s Pizza location.
- Thursday, July 30: Drop off supplies at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska location in Aksarben Village between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Banking on School Supplies Drive – Now – July 31
- This school supply drive, organized by community-minded local banks, is collecting items until July 31, 2020, for a dozen Omaha metro charities.
- Shop and send school supplies via Amazon or deliver them in person. Check here for a list of drop-off locations.
- Supplies can be dropped off at any participating bank location during regular business hours.
Salvation Army KETV 7 Can Help Kids Back-to-School Backpack Program– Now – August 4
- New school supplies are being collected.
- Now – August 4: Drop off donations at participating Omaha Area Bucky’s Convenience Stores and Metro Credit Union locations. Monetary donations can be made here.
- 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 – August 7 – 8
- Each of the 2020 backpack distributions will be a “drive-thru” style event—designed to maximize safety. If your family needs backpacks and school supplies, just drive up to the location of your choice during event hours (your children will have to be with you in order for you to receive backpacks), and you will then be directed by volunteers and/or on-site signage to the pick-up zone.
- Check here for Backpack Distribution locations and times.
Be sure to visit Mom Saves Money, a local Mom who highlights the best deals on Back to School items each week!
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Back to School Events in Omaha
Kindergarten Traffic Training with the Omaha Police Department at Westroads Mall – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Open to all children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2019 or children who need a refresher on traffic safety. Children will learn about traffic safety, fire safety, and seatbelt safety. Each training session lasts approximately one hour.
- Parents/Guardians must remain on location while their child completes the training. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will be on hand to give prizes to the kiddos!
- Location: Westroads Mall (Dick’s Sporting Food Court area by the Children’s play area), Omaha, NE.
Community Wellness Bash – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Free screening, resources, and activities for all ages.
- Location: Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Back to School Customer Appreciation Event at Westroads Mall – CANCELED FOR 2020
- The first 100 customers (one bag per family) will receive a swag Bags with coupons and a few small school supplies. Plus, spin the Raising Cane’s Prize Wheel.
- Location: Westroads Mall (Second Level, by Flagship Commons and The Lounge), Omaha, NE.
Back to School Programs with the Omaha Public Library – CANCELED FOR 2020
- 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.
Back-to-School Bash at The Durham Museum – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Come for one last bash before the school year starts! Watch the movie “We’re Back” on the big screen, jump into the “bounce-a-saurus” bounce house, get your face painted to look like your favorite dinosaur, explore the museum’s current traveling exhibition, “Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family,” and see “Scotty” the largest and oldest T.rex ever discovered.
- Check out our food truck round up on the lower level of the museum parking deck (Cost of food truck items not included in event admission. Trucks accept cash or credit cards.)
- RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Reserve your spot online, then pay when you arrive at the event. Regular museum admission applies; free for members.
Back To School Celebration at 156th & Maple Hy-Vee – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Back to school celebration with bounce houses and games! For a small fee, your child can ride a pony or you can purchase a rootbeer float. All proceeds will go back to JDRF.
Back to School Carnival & FX Event at Reality Church – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Service times will be a Family Experience with music, games, skits, videos, and teaching moments to help the whole family understand what Reality Kids will be learning about all month.
- They will be accepting donations of school supplies in lieu of an entrance fee.
- Location: Reality Church, 10695 Portal Rd., La Vista, NE.
School Supply Drives + Distribution
When shopping for back-to-school this year, consider picking up a few extra items. Thank you for your generosity!
Supply Drive Wednesdays at Fun-Plex – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Bring school supplies (1 backpack or 3 qualifying items) for a donation to the KETV Backpack Program and receive admission for just $12.95+tax per person. See the list of items here. All items must be new. Twilight Rates are from 4 – 8 p.m.
- Location: Fun-Plex, 7003 Q St., Omaha, NE.
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