Looking for fun this March in Omaha?
Enjoy the best family-friendly Omaha March Events!
[section-divide]Best March Events in Omaha[/section-divide]
Through Mar 30th – Cabaret – Dates & Times Vary – Tickets Required
- Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival, Cabaret is one of the most groundbreaking musicals of the 20th Century. Set in Germany as the Nazi party gains power, the iconic Emcee welcomes audiences (“Willkommen”) to the seedy Kit Kat Klub where performer Sally Bowles has a rendezvous with an American writer. You’ll be transported to another time with iconic songs such as “Maybe this Time” and “Cabaret.”.
- Location: Omaha Community Playhouse – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Through Mar 30th – Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery – Dates & Times Vary – Tickets Required
- Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40 characters to bring this classic novel to life. Sherlock Holmes and Watson are on a mission to solve the family curse of the Baskervilles. An energetic and thrilling rendition of the famous Sherlock Holmes mystery, this classic whodunit is a complete delight from start to finish.
- Location: Omaha Community Playhouse (Hawks Mainstage) – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Through May 12th – BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs – Garden Admission, FREE for Members
- On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Starting January 13, 2024, marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members.
- Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108
Through May 12th – Omaha Parks Challenge 2024 – FREE
- Register for FREE to recieve a list of parks to visit. Take a family photo at each site and submit them to be entered to win prizes! Complete all 10 sites for a change to win a Family Pool Pass!
Through May 26th – Toytopia at the Durham – Museum Admission
- A visit to TOYTOPIA is sure to rekindle the wonder and delight of your childhood. Featuring the world’s largest Etch A Sketch, a life-size Monopoly car and game board, a retro arcade area and a life-size dollhouse, visitors of all ages will be transported into a world of play and nostalgia, where they can discover the origins of their favorite toys, who made them and why they continue to be beloved.
- Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE
Tuesdays Through April 9th Recess at The Durham! – 11:00am-12:00pm – Included with Museum Admission
- Recess is everyone’s favorite class! Spend your spring break immersing yourself in play at The Durham Museum and enjoy the opportunity to take part in some classic playground activities. Hopscotch, 4-square, jacks and other fun will be the perfect match with TOYTOPIA, our featured spring exhibition. Stop by The Platform on the lower level of the museum and challenge a friend (old or new!) to a game.
- Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE
Through Apr 7th – Red Riding Hood at the Rose – Dates & Times Vary – $30/pp, Members Free
- Wolfgang, the world’s greatest actor, is getting ready to act out the tale of Red Riding Hood, playing all the roles himself of course. Except Wolfgang is interrupted by a Delivery Person who decides to join the fun. Two actors take on all the roles in this furiously fast, funny and surprising adaptation that asks what it means to bravely write your own story. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairytale, you never know what you’re going to find.
- Location: Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102
Mar 29-31st – Easter Traditions at Arbor Lodge Mansion – $9/adults; $7/youth (age 3-12) Tickets Required
- Discover the history of Easter traditions, enjoy fresh blooms, learn about spring planting on the Morton Farm, and view a vintage Easter postcard display. The mansion will be open for self-guided tours as well.
- Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion – 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Mar 27th-30th – – Times Vary
- Clifford will visit for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome!
- Location:
- 27th – Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102
- 28th – Willa Cather Branch – 1905 S. 44th St, Omaha, NE 68105
- 29th – Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
- 30th – Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Mar 27th – Total Solar Eclipse – 6:00pm – FREE
- Guest speaker and science teacher Doug Showell will be talking about the upcoming eclipse on April 8. Bring a cereal box to make an eclipse viewer as part of the presentation!
- Location: La Vista Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Mar 28th – Challah Tots – 9:30-10:30am – FREE [REGISTER]
- Meet with other Jewish and Interfaith families for a fun-filled morning of preschool-friendly challah making and story time in preparation for Shabbat. After braiding our challah and putting it in the oven to bake, we will enjoy story and craft time. All children (ages 0-5) must be accompanied by an adult. Although this event is free, we ask all participants register so we have the correct amount of supplies.
- Location: 333 South 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154
Mar 28th – Spark Your Story: Audri Edmonds – 4:30-5:30pm – FREE
- Join OPL every Thursday as a local community member shares their story. This month, Audri Edmonds will speak about travel. Topics include “sick and abroad”, “historical analysis”, “transportation styles”, “flag recognition”, and “tips for booking travel”. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new storytelling mediums and activities. Presenters will include local artists, activists, business leaders, and more, empowering teens to explore new ways to express themselves. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
- Location: Charles B Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
Mar 29th, 30th – Music Evoking Stories: Heroes – Times Vary – FREE
- A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen around the theme of “Heroes” followed by an opportunity for participants and musicians to reflect on and discuss our shared experience.
- Location:
- 29th – Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
- 30th – Benson Branch – 6015 Binney St, Omaha, NE 68104
Mar 29th – Early Out Movie Day – 2:00-4:30pm – FREE
- movie day in the library every other Fridays at 2 PM. Bring your after-school snacks and some friends, and we’ll bring the flicks
- Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127
Mar 30 & 31st – Forever Young at Film Streams: Cloudy With a Change of Meatballs – 10:00am – $5/pp
- Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever Young’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming modern hits provides fun for everyone!
- Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Mar 30th – Take a Selfie with the Easter Bunny – 10:00am-1:00pm – FREE
- Hop by NFM on Saturday, March 30th, from 10 – 1 pm and take a selfie with the easter bunny! Enjoy a free gift, (while supplies last), a balloon twister, and a giant egg hunt.
- Location: NFM – 700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114
Mar 30th, and more – – Times Vary
- Join OPL for a storytime all about ears, hearing, speech and language! Children 1–7 years of age are invited to participate in a free hearing and language screening provided by Boys Town National Research Hospital’s Center for Childhood Deafness, Language and Learning at the conclusion of storytime. Parental permission is required to participate in the screening.
- Location:
- Mar 30th – Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
- Apr 5th – Milton Abrahams Branch – 5111 N. 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
- Apr 6th – Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
- Jun 28th – Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102
- Jul 12th – Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144
- Jul 13th – Florence Branch – 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE 68112
- Jul 19th – Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
Mar 30th – Spring Celebration & Egg Hunt at Gifford Farm Education Center – 10:00am – 1:00pm – $6/pp (under 2 free if not egg hunting) [REGISTER]
- Celebrate Spring and do an Egg Hunt at Gifford Farm! A fun-filled day of outdoor activities, including an egg hunt, scavenger hunt, hayrides, outdoor nature exploration, food, games, and much more!
- Egg Hunt by reservation only. Register your egg hunters here.
- Location: Gifford Farm Education Center – 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE
Mar 30th, Apr 6th, 10th – Space: It’s Out of This World – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE [Some Require Registration]
- Become a Space Cadet and join the Omaha Children’s Museum as we tour our solar system and learn important physics, chemistry, and engineering concepts. Blast off with a combustion reaction, find out what happens when there is no air pressure, and watch as we make our own version of a comet!
- Location:
- Mar 30th – Abrahams Branch – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
- Apr 6th – Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144
- Apr 10th – Benson Branch – 6015 Binney St, Omaha, NE 68104
Mar 30th – The Sound of Music Magic Show at Mahoney – 3:00pm – $10/Adult, $8/Child – Tickets Required
- THE SOUND OF MAGIC Fun for the whole family! Witness Sleight of hand, sleight of sound and sleight of mind. The treatre is alive with the Sound of Magic. The shows run approximately one hour long with a 10-minute intermission. This all ages show is fun for the entire family.
- Location: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Checkout April Events!
Go to a Fish Fry
- Many have made special accommodations for this year including drive-thru or pick-up options. Find one here!
Check out a Spring Break Camp!
- Explore, discover, and learn at a variety of Spring Break Camps including with McGuigan Arts Academy where campers will get to build an outdoor art installation at Countryside Village!
Go on a Romantic Getaway
- Choose from a variety of locations that are not too far from Omaha. Explore a new destination, go on an adventure, and create new memories!
- Are you looking for the perfect cabin to rent within 3 hours of Omaha? Choose from many cabin rentals near Omaha that offer a variety of activities, family-friendly amenities, and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors!
Check out a Public Library Pass
Members of certain libraries can check out a pass to visit one of the following locations:
- Durham Museum – Members of all 12 Omaha Public Library branches, Bellevue Public Library, Bennington Public Library, Council Bluffs Public Library, Fremont Public Library.
- Fontenelle Forest – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
- Lauritzen Gardens – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
Start Signing up for Summer Camp
- Browse our 2024 Summer Camp Guide available now! From Art Camps to Specialty Camps and themes for every age and interest, you are sure to find one for your kids.
- Exciting News! Now you can SEARCH SUMMER CAMPS by:
- Type of Camp (Theme, All-Day, Half-Day, Extended Care, + more!)
- Age Group
- Week of Camp
Go Ice Skating
- Choose from a variety of local options to enjoy this fun sport!
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Mar 1st – Mystery at the Mansion: Murder at the Juice Joint – 6:30-8:00pm – $30/pp – Tickets Required
- Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props.
- Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure – 2611 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Mar 2nd – Home Depot Kids Kits: Butterfly House – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE
- Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
- Location: Home Depot Stores
Mar 2nd – DIY Class – Sitting Bunny Set – 10:00am-12:30pm – Registration Required
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Make a set of bunny cuties to decorate your shelves or mantle for Easter! Each is 3/4” thick and heights are 18”, 15”, and 12”. These bunnies are UNIQUE and will be a cute addition to the spring decor in your home! During the class, their staff will help you customize the colors and patterns of the bunnies to match your style! They have lots of ribbons, twine, bows, and cute bunny tail options that you can choose from! Absolutely no crafting skills are required, just come ready to have fun and get creative! All materials are provided in the class fee including the one-of-a-kind wooden bunny set, paints, brushes, and any embellishments you want to add!
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Location: The Makery at Bel Air Plaza – 12100 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144
Mar 2nd – Leprechaun Chase 10K – 4:00pm – $63/pp [REGISTER]
- Leprechaun Chase 10K. Bring your skill (and a little luck) and run a PR while decked out in green from head to toe. Lasses start the race in the first wave and the lads chase them 5 ½ minutes later. Whoever finishes the race first wins the coveted Leprechaun Chase Green Jacket!
- Location: Starting at SAC Museum and running through Mahoney State Park
Mar 2nd – Maple Tree Tap – 11:00am-3:00pm – $3/pp (3 and under free) [REGISTER]
- It’s that time of year again! Bring the family out for our annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park in Hancock, Iowa. Participants will get an introduction to the basics of syrup making—from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. You’ll even get to explore the syrup shack at Botna Bend and learn how we make this sweet, sticky treat for our annual Pancake Feed every fall. If temperatures are cooperative and the sap is flowing, you’ll also have an opportunity to taste the fresh sap as it flows from a maple tree!
- Location: Botna Bend Park – 42926 Mahogany Rd, Hancock, Iowa 51536
Mar 2nd & 3rd – Forever Young at Film Streams: Babe Pig in the City – 10:00am – $5/pp
- Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever Young’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming modern hits provides fun for everyone!
- Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Mar 2nd & 3rd – Omaha Comic & Toy Show – 10:00am-5:00pm – FREE
- Join Quad Con Comic & Toy Show for a geeky good time as they take over the Oak View Mall March 2-3. Vendors and artists spread out though the entire mall – AND some pop up shops as well! Did we mention this FREE event has a cosplay showcase as well!? Super Smash Bros Tournament on Saturday as well. Expect to find Funko Pops, vintage video games, action figures, posters, original art, and lots of comic books! Full schedule will be released the week of the show
- Location: Oak View Mall – 3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NE 68144
Mar 3rd – DIY Class – Tall Standing Bunny Set – 12:00-2:30pm – Registration Required
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Make a set of tall, sturdy bunny cuties to decorate your front porch for Easter! They’re individually cut from REAL wood and they are BIG. Each is 1.5” thick and heights are 37”, 31”, and 25”. These bunnies are UNIQUE and large and will surely make your front porch stand out this spring! During the class, their staff will help you prime the bunnies for the outdoors and then customize the colors and patterns to match your style! They have lots of ribbons, twine, bows, and cute bunny tail options that you can choose from! Absolutely no crafting skills are required, just come ready to have fun and get creative! All materials are provided in the class fee including the one-of-a-kind wooden bunny set, paints, brushes, and any embellishments you want to add!
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Location: The Makery at Bel Air Plaza – 12100 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144
Mar 3rd – Hooley: An Irish Celebration for the Whole Family – 12:00-6:00pm – $15/Adult, $5/Kids, $40/Family
- An Irish celebration for the whole family. The Shenanigans band will play, Irish dancers will perform, bid on silent auctions, win raffles, eat Irish stew and drink beverages! A grand time for all.
- Location: 6055 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68106
Mar 3rd – Tricks of the Trade Magic Show at Mahoney – 3:00pm – $10/Adult, $8/Child – Tickets Required
- TRICKS OF THE TRADE See magic that has stood the test of time, featuring rings, ropes, cards and more. These are Tricks of the Trade. The shows run approximately one hour long with a 10-minute intermission. This all ages show is fun for the entire family.
- Location: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Mar 4th – Out & About Storytime: Chalco Hills – 10:30-11:00am – FREE
- Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In March, we will learn about owls and birds.
- Location: Chalco Hills Natural Resources Center – 8901 South 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
Mar 5th – Toddler Tuesday: Sunshine Playhouse and Preschool – 10:30-11:30am – FREE
- Let’s learn and play together! Our friends from Sunshine Playhouse and Preschool will be visiting our store to guide little ones through an early learning adventure using a variety of their favorite toys, including Squigz, Timber Planks, and Magna-Tiles. Come and shed some sunshine on your little one’s mind!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118
Mar 5th – Heartland Dance Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:00am – FREE
- Join OPL for a fun and interactive storytime! After reading Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, toddlers & preschoolers will be transported into the story by dancing out all the animals! Imagination, creativity & physical coordination will be used to help your child develop a deeper understanding of the characters & themes in the book while fostering a love for reading and storytelling. Rachel Vickrey from Heartland Conservatory of Dance will bring her love of children and dance to this fun event.
- Location: A.V. Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Mar 5th – Homeschool Program: Weather Experiments – 11:00am – FREE
- Location: La Vista Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Mar 6th – Omaha Conservatory of Music Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:00am – FREE
- Instructors from the Omaha Conservatory of Music will visit the Abrahams Branch for a music-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring musical instruments for kids to explore. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to participate in the fun. Registration is not required, but attendance is limited to the first 30 people (adults and kids) who come.
- Location: Milton Abrahams Branch – 5111 N. 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
Mar 9th – Birthday party! Bubbly Tart is turning 5! – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE
- Come celebrate with The Bubbly Tart on Saturday, March 9th! They will have some birthday cake to share with you. No purchase necessary, they just want you to celebrate our 5th birthday with us!
- Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Mar 9rd – The Sound of Music Magic Show at Mahoney – 3:00pm – $10/Adult, $8/Child – Tickets Required
- THE SOUND OF MAGIC Fun for the whole family! Witness Sleight of hand, sleight of sound and sleight of mind. The treatre is alive with the Sound of Magic. The shows run approximately one hour long with a 10-minute intermission. This all ages show is fun for the entire family.
- Location: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Mar 7th-8th – Omaha’s Inaugural Irish Film Festival – 6:00pm – $50/1-night pass, $75/2-night pass – Tickets Required
- With the support of the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme and the collaboration with the Chicago Irish Film Festival, the Omaha Irish Cultural Center presents Omaha’s inaugural Irish Film Festival. The Omaha Irish Film Festival will be held over two evenings, March 7 and March 8, at the Benson Theatre.
- Location: Benson Theatre – 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104
Mar 7th – The Great Migration: Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska – 7:00pm – $5/pp [REGISTER]
- One of the world’s greatest migrations in underway with over half a million sandhill cranes congregating along the Platte River basin in Central Nebraska! Join avid birder Nic Salick with The Nature Conservancy to learn more about these fascinating birds, their remarkable journey, and what’s being done to protect and preserve their critical habitat. Nic will also share some tips on best viewing if you want to experience the spectacle in person. This indoor program is designed for learners age 12 & over please. Cost is $5.00 per person & includes park admission. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge.
- Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542
Mar 8th – St. Patrick’s Day Slime – 11:00am – FREE
- At the end of every rainbow is a pot o’ ooey gooey slime!! Join them for a super fun make your own St. Patrick’s Day Slime event!! This is a FREE, all ages event!!
- Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Mar 9th – Millard West Craft Fair – 9:00am-3:00pm – $3/Adult, $1/K-12, Under 4 FREE
- A day filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun! Whether you’re a craft enthusiast, looking for unique gifts, or simply want to enjoy a day out with family and friends, this is the place to be! Shop from a wide variety of handmade goods including jewelry, home decor, art, and much more – all crafted by incredibly talented local artisans.
- Location: Millard West High School – 5710 S176th Ave, Omaha, NE
Mar 9th – Shamrock Shuffle – 9:30am – Registration Required
- This festive race winds through historic downtown Council Bluffs, with the finish line located at the Historic 100 Block. We encourage St. Patrick’s Day attire to fit the shamrock themed run. Call your friends, bring your family and join them for the best event this side of the rainbow! 200 meter 10 and under leprechaun chase also.
- Location: The start line is located at the 100 Block of W. Broadway St
Mar 9th – Big Play Saturday: Dusty Road Petting Zoo & The Easter Bunny – 11:00-12:30am – FREE
- Hop on by for springtime fun! Our friends from the Dusty Roads Petting Zoo will be bringing baby goats, rabbits, chicks, and more for children to pet (or just bunnies and chicks if the weather’s bad). Plus, the Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118
Mar 9th – Spring Craft Fair: Sarpy County’s Largest Craft Event – 9:00am-3:00pm – $3/Adult, Students FREE
- The Lied Activity Center will be hosting their 14th craft fair for the Bellevue community. It has grown to become one of the biggest fairs in Sarpy County.
- Location: Lied Activity Center – 2700 Arboretum Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005
Mar 9th – St Patrick’s Parade – 11:00am – FREE
- The Omaha Hell Hounds will be marching in the 144th Annual Omaha St Patrick’s Parade hosted by the Sarpy County chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians!
- Location: Old Market Historic District
Mar 7th-10th – Disney on Ice presents Frozen & Encanto – Times Vary – Tickets Required
- Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto transports families into the realms of two of Disney’s most popular films. Watch as Anna, Elsa, and Olaf tell the extraordinary story of sisterhood in Frozen (Act One) before Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, and Bruno take center stage in Encanto (Act Two). The entire show features high-flying acrobatics and stunning special effects. Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Frozen & Encanto showcases world-class ice skaters and elaborate costuming that brings two of Disney’s most beloved stories to life.
- Location: CHI Health Center Omaha – 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Mar 9th & 10th – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party – Times Vary – Tickets Required
- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will bring everyone’s favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, combining Hot Wheels’ iconic jumps and stunts.
- Location: Mid-America Center – One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mar 11th – Leprechaun Gold Dig Sensory Bin – 11:00am – FREE
- Rumor has it the Leprechaun stopped at the Toy Store, but left his gold behind!! Its our job to dig through all of the textures and textiles to find it!! Join them for a make your own St. Pat’s themed sensory bin!! This is a FREE, all ages event
- Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Mar 11th – The Amazing Arthur Magic Show – 1:30-2:30pm – FREE
- Ralston’s own Amazing Arthur joins the library for a magic show that’s sure to surprise and delight!
- Location: Ralston’s Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Ralston, NE 68127
Mar 12th – Toddler Tuesday: Cat in the Hat! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE
- The Cat in the Hat is coming to our store! There will be a storytime, craft activities, and snacks. Plus, kids will get to take a photo with the big cat himself!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118
Mar 13th – Homeschool in the Hills: Fire Ecology – 10:00-11:30am or 1:00-2:30pm – $5/child [REGISTER]
- Why is fire important? How long has it been a part of Iowa’s ecosystem? Come learn how and why fire is used to aid in natural areas stewardship. Enjoy a snack and stay after the program to explore the park and socialize. Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee. Accompanying adults and children under 3 are free — children under 3 do not need a reservation.
- Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542
Mar 14th – Pi Day! at the RiverFront – 2:30pm-6:30pm – FREE
- Celebrate the arrival of Pi Day at The RiverFront on 3.14! The RiverFront will be partnering with NESciFest and the Kiewit Luminarium for a variety of Pi-related activities. Enjoy music, poetry, games, and of course mini pies as you celebrate the mathematical holiday!
- Location: The RiverFront Downtown
Mar 15th – Glowing into Spring – 6:30-8:30pm – FREE
- Six hot air balloons will be tethered down and inflated with their burners ignited, creating a magical light within their colorful fabric. Stop by the park to take in the sights! In addition to the hot air balloons, we will have a lively food court area with food trucks, fire pits, and acoustic music by Joe Reynolds. We will also have glow sticks and balloon animals for the kids while supplies last. NEW EVENT AMENITY: BIKE PARKING! Plenty of bike parking will be available. The first 100 people who ride their bikes to the event will get a special, one-of-a-kind Council Bluffs t-shirt.
- Location: River’s Edge Park – 4250 River’s Edge Parkway, Council Bluffs, IA
Mar 15th-17th – Harry Potter Weekend Part 1 Tea at The Bubbly Tart – Reservations Required
- They will have HP themed desserts available in our shop all weekend – treacle tarts, pumpkin pasties, savory rock cakes, butterbeer, mandrake cups, and more.
- Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE
Mar 15th & 16th – PRCA Championship Rodeo Tickets – Times Vary – Tickets Required
- The Rodeo is coming to the Mid-America Center.
- Location: Mid-America Center – One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mar 16th – Shamrock Run – 9:00am – Registration Required
- 8th Annual Shamrock 5k Run /Walk in Aksarben Village. The Nebraska weather has always been crazy! March is going to be here soon and St. Patrick’s Day is great way to get outside and enjoy the weather. We are bringing you the Shamrock Run to start your day off running (I couldn’t resist the pun) and jump start your St. Patrick’s Day. Bring your green and orange and everything fun! This is a family friendly event for participants of all ages and skill levels. The course will be along the Keystone Trail next to the Little Papillion Creek, one of the flattest areas of Omaha. The post-race activities will take place at Backlot Taphouse with lots of giveaways.
- Location: 2110 S 67th Street (Backlot Taphouse – Aksarben Village) – Omaha, NE US 68106
Mar 16th – Omaha Blarney Stone 5K – 9:00am – Registration Required
- The Annual Blarney Stone 5K is back for 2024. We are introducing a new venue to the event. The Pint 9 & Kros Strain Breweries located in LaVista, NE. will be our hosts to this great event Our course will be the West Papio Trail directly behind the breweries.
- Location: Pint 9 & Kros Strain Breweries, 10411 Portal Rd #104, La Vista, NE
Mar 16th – Breakfast With The Raptors – 9:00-11:00am – $20/Members, $30/Non-Members [REGISTER]
- A pancake feed benefiting Fontenelle Forest’s raptors! Enjoy sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes courtesy of The Pancake Man. Learn all about our resident birds of prey and the impact Fontenelle Forest has on raptor awareness, education and conservation during breakfast. Then head to the Great Hall to see our raptor ambassadors up close and take photos. Registration for this event closes March 1.
- Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005
Mar 16th – Elkhorn High School Spring Craft Fair – 9:00am-3:00pm
- 130+ Talented Vendors will be in one place show casing their products!
- Location: Elkhorn High School – 1401 Veterans Dr, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mar 16th – Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshop: Flower Bird Feeder – 10:00am – FREE [REGISTER]
- Gather your mini-DIYers and bird lovers to craft a flower shaped bird feeder. Kid’s will learn basic building skills as the create a unique ornament to attract our feathered friends.
- Location: Lowes Stores
Mar 16th – Shamrock & Rainbow Party – 10:00am – FREE
- It’s time for a party! Children are invited to dress up for this festive event. Activities will be ideal for children 0-8, but the whole family is invited to come! Parent participation will be required for some of the activities.
- Location: La Vista Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128
Mar 16 & 17th – Forever Young at Film Streams: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – 10:00am – $5/pp
- Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever You—-ng’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming modern hits provides fun for everyone!
- Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Mar 16th – Lord of Love Lutheran Church’s Community Easter Egg Hunt – 10:00-11:00am – FREE
- Kids ages pre-K to 5th grade are invited to have an EGGciting morning of fun and faith at our community egg hunt. Free!
- Location: 10405 Fort St., Omaha, NE
Mar 16th – Benson Sons of The American Legion Easter Egg Hunt 2024 – 11:00am – 12:00pm – FREE (Donations appreciated.)
- The Benson Sons of The American Legion is hosting age-based egg hunts. They hope you will join them for a fun filled event. This event is free to the public.
- Location: Benson American Legion Family Post #112 – 8904 Military Rd., Omaha, NE
Mar 16th – Big Play Saturday: Meet The Easter Bunny – 11:00-12:30am – FREE
- The Easter Bunny is coming to Fat Brain Toys! Hop on by to take a picture and then stick around to enjoy some fun craft activities.
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118
Mar 16th – Tangier Shrine St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Doors Open 2:30pm, Dinner 5:00pm – Tickets Required ($30/pp, $225/table for 8)
- Metro Pipes & Drums – 3:00pm. Dowds Irish Dance Academy – 4:00pm. Ellis Island Band – 5:30pm.
- Location: 2823 S 84th St, Omaha, NE 68124
Mar 16th – Lucky Easter Egg Hunt – Saint Patrick’s Day Themed Hunt – 3:00pm – FREE
- Join them for a Saint Patrick’s Day themed Easter Egg Hunt! They will have plenty of eggs to keep the kids happy. They will also have “Lucky” eggs with prizes outside of candy in them! Come hop on over and join them!
- Location: NorthWind Stable – 10808 Rainwood Rd, Omaha, NE 68142
Mar 17th – Shamrock Shake Up at The Sesostris Shrine – 3:00-10:00pm – Reservations Strongly Recommended
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A family friendly St. Patrick’s day event like no other! The Parthenon is bring back their popular full Irish Menu, enjoy Irish entertainment, shop with local vendors, grab an Irish beer at the bar, build your March Madness bracket and watch selection Sunday, let the kids participate in lucky rainbow fun! There’s something for everyone! Doors open at 3pm with vendors, bracket building and kid’s activities! Dinner begins at 4pm. Dinner Reservations are strongly recommended!
- Location: 1050 Saltillo Rd, Roca, NE 68430
Mar 19th – Tiny Tot Easter Egg Hunt at Mockingbird Hills Community Center – 10:00 a.m. – FREE
- Join in for a fun filled morning with an Easter Egg Hunt and crafts! Hunt will start promptly at 10:15am! While supplies last.
- Location: Mockingbird Hills Community Center – 10242 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE
Mar 19th – Toddler Tuesday: Feathery Fun with Miss Tina! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE
- Come and celebrate the first day of spring with Fat Bain Toys good friend Miss Tina! She’ll be reading a few stories about spring birds, then kids will get to make a birdhouse to take home. They’re sure to leave with their spirits soaring on the spring breeze!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118
Mar 19th – Art Adventures Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:30am – FREE
- Instructors from the Joslyn Art Museum will visit the Saddlebrook branch for an art-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring one of the museum’s fantastic pieces, and a special activity for kids to create their own art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to participate in the fun. Registration is not required, but attendance is limited to the first 30 people (adults and kids) who come.
- Location: Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116
Mar 20th, 21st, and more – – Times Vary – FREE
- You will be “locked” in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. All ages are welcome for this drop-in family-friendly event. Try to escape over spring break!
- Location:
- 20th – Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116
- 21st – Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
- Apr 5th – Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
- Apr 9th – Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144
Mar 21st – PJ Library Purim Pre-Party – 3:00-4:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]
- Purim is all about parties and fun, but it is also about giving. Come in costume to pack mishloach manot, gifts of food, for residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, sample hamantaschen, and enjoy a Purim-themed story. The cutest costume (as determined by RBJH residents) will win a prize! Ages 0-8 (Older siblings welcome) RSVP today!
- Location: 333 South 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154
Through Mar 24th – Disney’s The Lion King at The Orpheum Theater – Times and Prices Vary
- More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Omaha’s best-loved musical returns to the Orpheum. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
- Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Mar 9th-24th – Gnome Hunt at The Tree Adventure – (Tues.-Sun., closed Mondays), $12-$14 [PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE]
- Back by popular demand! Bring the entire family to join in the fun of finding all your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. Using a set of clues, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. It’s the perfect event for all ages and abilities.
- March 9 and 16 from 11 p.m.–4 p.m. — and we’ll make a gnome craft as part of the fun.
- Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure – 2611 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE. (about 1 hour South of Omaha)
Mar 22nd – Bluey’s Bubble Dance Party – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE
- Get ready to wiggle and giggle with Bluey!! Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup!! Let’s make memories that will have us saying ‘yippie, yi, yay!’ all day long. Don’t miss out on this pawsome party, mate! This is a free all ages event!!
- Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114
Mar 22nd – Easter Treasure Hunt with The Easter Bunny – 5:30-7:00pm – FREE
- Bring the family and come join them for their annual EASTER TREASURE HUNT WITH THE EASTER BUNNY!! Hosted by Antler Point Chiropractic!!
- Location: Antler Point Chiropractic – 768 N 190th Plz, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mar 22-24th – Egg-Stravagant Family Fun Weekend – 9:00am-4:00pm – Museum Admission
- Need a place to have fun and celebrate this beloved Spring Holiday? Hop on down to the Omaha Children’s Museum. We will have a scavenger hunt, egg decorating, pictures with the Easter Bunny and so much more!
- Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 South 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Mar 23rd – Spring Craft Fair: Brookestone Meadows – 9:00am-3:00pm
- Second Semi-Annual Craft Fair on March 23rd from 9am – 3pm.
- Location: Brookestone Meadows – 600 Brookstone Meadows Plz, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mar 23rd – LibraryCon 2024! – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE
- LibraryCon 2024 on March 23rd, 10AM to 2PM! This year, LibraryCon will take place at Papillion Landing. This event is free and open to the public. Designed to mimic a ComicCon event, they will be having panels and presenters, cosplayers, vendors, and more. They’ll have a lot of things for younger kids to do as well including Lego station, crafts, board games, photo booth, the Omaha Corgi Crew, Mario Kart Tournaments, and lightsaber trainings. View the full schedule HERE.
- Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046
Mar 23rd-24th – Harry Potter Weekend Part 2 Tea at The Bubbly Tart – Reservations Required
- This will be the weekend with their HP themed teas. The cost is $60 per person plus tax. This will include savory items like potato pasties, savory rock cakes, Golden snitch macarons, liquid luck tea and more!
- Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE
Mar 23rd – – 1:00-3:00pm – Registration Required
- Families will make their own board game based on a book or book series. Adults must participate with their children. Recommended for kids ages 6-12 with a caregiver. All supplies will be provided.
- Location: Milton Abrahams Branch – 5111 N. 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
Mar 23rd – Tricks of the Trade Magic Show at Mahoney – 3:00pm – $10/Adult, $8/Child – Tickets Required
- TRICKS OF THE TRADE See magic that has stood the test of time, featuring rings, ropes, cards and more. These are Tricks of the Trade. The shows run approximately one hour long with a 10-minute intermission. This all ages show is fun for the entire family.
- Location: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003
Mar 23rd – Midtown Pickle Party – 3:00-6:00pm
- Get ready to pucker up and party at the inaugural Midtown Pickle Party, Omaha’s first of its kind! Happening Saturday, March 23 from 3 to 6 pm at Midtown Crossing, this event is sure to please all pickle-lovers near and far with participating retailers offering deliciously fun pickle-themed drinks and nibbles. This neighborhood pickle-party crawl promises pickle-icious and fun surprises around every corner. Snap a pic with Pickleman’s Mr. Pickle strolling the neighborhood, and don’t forget to deck yourself out in green or your favorite pickle-themed attire.
- Location: Midtown Crossing – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE
Mar 23rd-24th – Brick Days Lego Fan Expo: Omaha – Times Vary – $10/Adult, $5/8 and under, Tickets Required
- Brick Days is a family friendly event featuring amazing custom creations, games, and interactive activities, all built from LEGO bricks by LEGO enthusiasts from across the Midwest. You will see the newest creations from many different builders, the best prizes, and the newest up-to-date swag from the most popular vendors within LEGO® community!
- Location: Mid-America Center – One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mar 24th – Celebrate Women: A Panel of Empowering Voices – 9:00am-12:00pm – $30/pp Tickets Required
- Women in leadership roles from a variety of industries will answer questions about their challenges and successes to get the core of what it takes to overcome as a woman in the business world. Once the panel is over, don’t miss your chance to mingle and network with other women at a brunch supporting a good cause. All tickets sales from this event will be donated to Girls Inc., a nonprofit organization which encourages girls to be “Strong, Smart, and Bold” through direct service and advocacy. Tickets include a swag bag and drink voucher. Doors open at 8:30am. Space is limited and tickets are required.
- Location: Mrs B’s Clearance & Factory Outlet Center – 7312 Jones Street Omaha, NE 68114
Mar 24th – Carnival of the Animals with The Omaha Symphony – 2:00pm (Lobby activities start 1:15pm) – $15/ticket
- It’s a musical menagerie at the Holland, thanks to the Omaha Symphony and the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! We’ll experience everything from the stately lion to the skittish donkey, with more animal fun in between, as the orchestra plays Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. This concert is designed to capture the imagination of children, whether they swim serenely like fish or bound around like kangaroos!
- Location: Holland Performing Arts Center – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Mar 25th – Make a Terrarium – 11:00am – FREE
- Create your own little world in a jar as we make our own mini terrariums!! This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!
- Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114
Mar 26th – Eggstravaganza at Saddlebrook Branch & Community Center – 9:30-11:00am – FREE
- Join Saddlebrook Branch and Community Center to welcome spring! Experience storytime, meet and greet OPL’s mascot Scamper, the Community Center egg hunt at 9:30 (while supplies last), play in the gym, and more!
- Storytime: 10:00am-10:30am
- Crafts and scavenger hunt 10:30am-11:00am
- The library’s version of an ‘egg hunt’ includes 10 beautifully painted portraits of Easter eggs hidden throughout the library. Each child will ‘hunt’ for all 10, mark off on their search and find, and turn in the sheet for a prize.
- Location: Saddlebrook Community Center – 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE
Mar 26th – Toddler Tuesday: Kindermusik! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE
- Let’s make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik! Plus, the Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118
Mar 26th – Music Evoking Stories: Love – 10:30-11:45 – FREE
- A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen around the theme of “Love” followed by an opportunity for participants and musicians to reflect on and discuss our shared experience.
- Location: Milton Abrahams Branch – 5111 N. 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
Mar 26th – Teen Craft Night: Egg Decorating – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]
- Ages 10-18. Paint some boiled eggs with us! Registration Required.
- Location: La Vista Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128