Best May Events in Omaha

Enjoy the best family-friendly events this May in Omaha!

Exciting events include FREE Admission to SAC Museum on May 1st, Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House, Wildlife Encounters, Learn to Archery, Salute to Summer Festival, and so much more!

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FREE Admission to SAC Aerospace Museum – May 1 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum is opening the doors on “May Day” for a FREE Day at the Museum. Admission is free Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Story Walks – April 24 – May 8 (all day), FREE

Seek out OPL’s StoryWalks in area parks. Stories and locations include:
- Hummel Park (3033 Hummel Park Rd.): Dragons Love Tacos
- Hitchcock Park (4220 Q St.): If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
- Standing Bear Lake (6404 N. 132nd St.): Mother Bruce
- Elmwood Park (802 S. 60th St.): The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Blossom & Woodstock: Celebrating the Dandelion – May 1 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE (VIP tickets are available for purchase)

Blossom & WoodStock is an outdoor community gathering with activities stations for kids to participate in nature-based arts and crafts as well as guided meditation. Plus, there will be opportunities to learn about food forestry, composting and edible flowers, a silent auction, a cooking demonstration, and more.
Location: Benson Food Forest, 6715 Corby St., Omaha, NE. (The event is held at Fork N Farm’s land for the future Benson Food Forest.)

Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House – May 1-2 (Saturday – 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Sunday – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.) [Timed Tickets Required], FREE

Enjoy an in-person event along with a virtual component for our Spring Open House! Enjoy the demonstrations, get to know the current artists, learn more about their tools and processes, and view their latest works!
Timed tickets and masks are required for entry.
Location: 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE (one block north of TD Ameritrade Park’s home plate).

Celebrate Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day with special events and freebies!

Mockingbird Hills Community Center Family Swim – May 7 (7 – 9 p.m.), $1/person

Bring out the whole family for a fun night of swimming this Mother’s Day weekend!
Location: 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Wildlife Encounters at Fat Brain Toys – May 8 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Wildlife Encounters introduces your young explorers to a fun variety of real wildlife animals.
Location: 16909 Burke St., Ste. 131, Omaha, NE.

Children’s Day: Reading Around the World with Omaha Public Libraries – May 8 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.) [REGISTER]

Celebrate reading around the world with OPL librarians. Listen to books in many languages, create a spinning toy, and show how books are made in other countries!
Location: Online via OPL’s Facebook page and Zoom

Lowe’s Build & Grow Basket Planter Kit – May 8-9 [REGISTER] FULL

Children can make a cool basket planter for mom this Mother’s Day.
Kits can be picked up in-store at the Customer Service Desk May 8-9.

Fantastical Folklore at Lauritzen Gardens – January 29 – May 9, Included with regular admission [TIMED TICKETS REQUIRED]

This enchanting exhibit, set in the garden’s plant kingdom, brings to life the legends and lore from around the globe and celebrates the links between the natural and mythical worlds.
Location: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.

Celebrate CB – May 11 – 15

The 2021 event may look a little different than past years but there’s still a lot of fun planned for the community to enjoy.
Location: Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
See more Community Celebrations here!

Learn To: Archery at Narrows River Park – May 21 (6:30 p.m.), $5/person (ages 8+) [REGISTER]

Learn the basics of archery to help build self-esteem, improve focus, and patience during this beginner’s archery lesson.
Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.pottconservation.com to register online. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283.
Location: Narrows River Park, 2500 N. 25th St., Council Bluffs, IA.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day – May 22

Enjoy a day of fishing or state park activities during the park system centennial year without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.
Location: Any Nebraska state park, state recreation area, or state historical park.

Family Golf Day – May 22 (12 – 4 p.m.)

Enjoy free golf and fun activities for the whole family at Family Golf Day! Free golf and activities will be available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free instruction with golf professionals and lunch will be available from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Westwood Golf Course, 12929 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.

Salute To Summer Festival in La Vista – May 27 – 29

May 27th: The City will host its annual Hometown Heroes event at the Blue Star Memorial on the City Hall Campus. A live broadcast can also be seen on the city’s Facebook page.
May 28th: Enjoy the traditional fireworks display over Central Park (formerly Civic Center Park). Be on the lookout for City staff who will be out and about in the park with some special giveaways.
May 29th: The Salute to Summer Express come to you! Using a route similar to Santa’s Sleigh Ride, an entourage of entertainment and other goodies will travel throughout La Vista spreading summer cheer.
See more Community Celebrations here!

Go on a Family 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!
Day Trips, Road Trips, Cabins to Rent, and more!

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 2021 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 to a Kids Consignment Sale or Visit a Resale Shop

Looking to buy or sell gently-used children’s clothing and equipment? Choose from seasonal Consignment Sales and local Kids Resale Shops in the Omaha Area!