Best Things to Do in May in Omaha

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

Best May Events in Omaha

TOYTOPIA at The Durham Museum!

801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108

May is your last opportunity to explore TOYTOPIA at The Durham Museum! Discover the origins of your favorite toys in this hands-on exhibition experience on display now through May 26. From the world’s largest Etch A Sketch to a life-size Monopoly car to retro arcade games and much more, a visit to TOYTOPIA is sure to rekindle the wonder and delight of your childhood.

TOYTOPIA was created by Stage 9 Exhibits and is distributed by Exhibits Development Group.

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May 25th-Sept 2nd – Garden Games at Lauritzen – All Day – Normal Admission

• Come play with us! Bring the whole family to Lauritzen Gardens for a game-filled, summer adventure. Rediscover classic games, made new by a beautiful natural setting, and spend time having FUN playing in the outdoors. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends, connect with nature, boost your gaming skills, and make memories together in YOUR public garden! Included with paid garden admission or membership.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

May 25th – Critter Adventures – 11:00am-12:30pm – $10/Members, $20/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Critter Adventures is a program for kids ages 9 to 12 (and their caregivers) who love animals and want to learn more about them!  Each session will focus on a different topic from habitats to adaptations, and will have the opportunity to meet some of our education animals up-close, hands-on activities and crafts.
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

May 26th – Family Fun Day with Omaha Storm Chasers – 2:05pm – $11-$31/Ticket

• Featuring balloon artists, face painters, Wildlife Encounters, and more!  Kids in attendance aged 12 and under can run the bases after the game.
• Location: Werner Park – 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE

May 26th – Joey Fatone & AJ McLean: A Legendary Night – 7:30pm – Tickets Required

• Witness an epic collaboration as Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys join forces along with their sensational seven-piece live band for an unforgettable concert tour! Brace yourself for a nostalgic journey through hits that defined an era, as these pop icons come together to create an electric atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of both worlds on one stage.
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 27th – Memorial Day Patriotic Sensory Bin – 11:00am – FREE

• A DIY Patriotic Sensory Bin event!!  Dig into the star spangled textures, and let your freedom sing as you explore the different textiles we add! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve while supplies last
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 28th – Design It!: Tangrams and Origami – 4:30-5:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• This month we will work with instructor Trudy Swanson focusing on the arts, science, and sustainability.  This class we will Explore 2D geometrical puzzles with Tangrams. Then take it 3D with the art of origami.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 29th – Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden – 10:00-10:30am – FREE

• Join OPL staff at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Rain or shine, we’ll be there!
• Location: Dundee Community Garden – 4902 Underwood Ave, Omaha NE 68132

May 29th – Little’s Lab – 11:00-11:45am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 30th – Spark Your Story: City Sprouts – 4:30-5:30pm – FREE

• Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story.  This month, we will be talking about all things gardening. City Sprouts will visit at the end of the month, share what they do as a local organization, and how teens can get involved.  Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new storytelling mediums and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
• Location: Charles B Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha NE 68111

May 30th-Jun 30th – Hello, Dolly! – Dates & Times Vary – Tickets Required

• Winner of 15 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival, Hello, Dolly! is classic musical theatre at its finest. Hello, Dolly! is bursting with showmanship, glamour, romance, dance, humor, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Whether you’re new to Dolly! or you’ve seen her 100 times, this colossal production is bound to be historic.
• Location: Omaha Community Playhouse (Hawks Mainstage) – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

May 31st – Night Market at Turner Park – 6:00-10:00pm – FREE

• As the sun sets and the warm evening breeze rolls in, Omaha’s original Night Market sets the stage for unforgettable summer nights in scenic Turner Park. Join us as the city’s energy ignites four Friday evenings throughout the summer. The inviting atmosphere extends a warm welcome to dogs, families, couples and groups!
• Location: Turner Park – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131

May 31st – Family Learn Archery – 6:30-8:00pm – $5/pp (8+) [REGISTER]

• They provide the guidance, bows, arrows, and targets, YOU provide the energy and enthusiasm! Learn the basics of archery, a sport that anyone can enjoy! Another great reason to get outside and a perfect learning opportunity for first-time or beginning archers. This event is open to anyone 8 years and older. Youth ages 8 years and 9 years must have an accompanying registered adult, please. Please meet at the archery range at the north end of the park.
• Location: Narrows River Park – 2500 N 25th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

May 31st & June 1st – La Vista Days – Times of Activities Vary

• Friday – Concert at the Astro, Firework & Drone Show
• Saturday – Parade, Car Show, Community Cookout, Family Fun Festival
• See more Community Celebrations here!

May 31st & June 1st – Bennington Daze – Times of Activities Vary

• Friday – Community Picnic & Fireworks
• Saturday – Parade, BBQ Contest, Street Dance, Farmers Market
• Sunday – Fire Station Food & Fun
• See more Community Celebrations here!

May 31st-June 2nd – 27th Annual Taste of Omaha

• Live Music, Featuring Performance for the Kids with Continuous Comedy, Balloons, Magic, Exotic Animals & Fun!  Face-Painting throughout the Festival.
• Location: Heartland of America Park – 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

JUNE EVENTS HERE

Find more things to do over Memorial Day Weekend here!

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.
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May 1st – Little’s Lab – 11:00-11:45m – FREE

• This month’s series will focus on exploring light. We will learn about artificial and natural light by doing STEM-based crafts in our Active Learning Lab and outside as well!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 1st – May Day Baskets – 4:00pm – FREE

• Do you love leaving May Day baskets for friends and relatives? The Library has just the activity for you!  Make a basket complete with treats.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

May 3rd – Bilingual Music & Movement Storytime – 9:30-10:00am – FREE

• Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s).  This special Bilingual Music & Movement has an emphasis on French.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116

May 3rd – Star Wars Storytime & Craft – 11:00am – FREE

• May the 4th be with you!! Come join us as we read to you “Goodnight Darth Vader” followed by a pool noodle Light Saber craft. This is a FREE, all ages event!!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 3rd – Middle School Dodgeball Tournament – 6:00-9:00pm – $30/team (6th-8th Graders) [REGISTER]

• Bring your team and  join us for a fun night of competition!  $30/team of 6 and 6th-8th graders.  Register HERE. For more information, contact Shane at 402-444-5918 or [email protected]. 
• Location: Montclair Community Center – 2304 S. 135th Ave

May 4th – Free Comic Book Day

• Stop by and pick out a free comic and participate in Free Comic Book Day Activities!
• Locations: Find Locations to Participate Here as well as Omaha Public Library, Gretna Library, Council Bluffs Library

May 4th – Free Comic Book Day Crafts – Times Vary – FREE

• Join OPL on Free Comic Book Day for a super adventure featuring superheroes, villains and Star Wars Characters! Come enjoy fun crafts and hands-on activities for the whole family inspired by your favorite superheroes! 
• Location: 
  • Florence Branch – 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha NE 68112
  • Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102
  • Charles B Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
  • W. Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114
  • Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116

May 4th – Zine Workshop – 1:00-2:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• What’s your superpower? In honor of Free Comic Book Day, learn how to create your own zine at this hands-on workshop! Zines are unique, handmade, hyper-local booklets created by community members that help to quickly spread ideas to other members in the community. Zines promote freedom of speech and expression and can resemble a traditional book with only words or a graphic novel with a mixture of words and pictures. 
• Location: W. Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114

May 4th – 20th Anniversary Event at Scheels – 10:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Join Scheels for a day of fun activities to help us celebrate their store turning 20!! This FREE event will consist of a bounce house, blowup obstacle course, face painting, balloon twisting giveaways, and sweet treats!!
• Location: Scheels – 17202 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68118

May 4th – Modern Market by A Local Collective – 10:00am-4:00pm – FREE

• Modern Market promises to be even more remarkable this time around. They’re taking over North Front Street yet again, extending beyond their parking lot.  They will be celebrating the visionary curators behind the small shops locally. There’s something wonderful to be said about each shop and how the owners thoughtfully chooses different pieces to feature. They want to include everyone in this market, for you all to enjoy the diversity of small businesses across Nebraska.
• Location: A Local Collective – 308 3rd St, Waterloo, NE 68069

May 4th – Día Celebration at Council Bluffs Library – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Drop in for our Día Celebration! Play a game of Loteria (Spanish BINGO) with Centro Latino and explore the Library by taking part in a multilingual scavenger hunt. Every child who attends the program will go home with a free book!
• Location: Council Bluffs Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

May 4th – ChessFest 2024 – 8:30am-1:00pm 

• Annual ChessFest Tournament!  Players will be broken up by grade and skill level. Each group will have approximately 4-6 players and compete in a Round Robbin format. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 places in each group and metals for all other players.  All players will get a prize from our prize table and be entered for a chance to win a raffle prize!
• Location: Fremont Middle School – 3903 Fremont Dr N, Fremont, NE 68025

May 4th – Home Depot Kids Kits: Blooming Picture Frame – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• The first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
• Location: Home Depot Stores

May 4th – Gram & Gramp Camp at Hummel Day Camp – 9:00am-1:00pm – $10/pp [REGISTER]

• Kids 5+ and their grandparents will have a fun morning at Hummel Day Camp participating in a variety of activities together including archery, games, and crafts. Then they will enjoy making their lunch over the campfire. Don’t miss this opportunity to make lasting memories!  $20/person (only 1 registration per pair/group needed)
• Location: Hummel Park – 3033 Hummel Park Rd, Omaha, NE 68112

May 4th – Free Comic Book Day with Council Bluffs Library – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Join us for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), one of the comic book industry’s most beloved and anticipated celebrations!  Stop by and pick out a free comic (while supplies last)!
• Location: Council Bluffs Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

May 4th – Free Comic Book Day with Gretna Library – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• May the 4th be with you! This Free Comic Book Day, pick up free comics; get free character sketches done by artists Rylie Blum, Robb Blum, Matt Haney, Tracie Mauk, and Bruce McCorkindale; featuring special guests from the 501st Legion; La Cabañita’s taco truck on site; and more nerdy fun for all ages!
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

May 4th – Derby Days – 3:00-8:00pm – $20-$80/Ticket

• Grab your fanciest hat and bowtie!  Come experience the thrill of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at the 2024 Papillion Community Foundation Derby Days.  Derby Days will be at the Granary. Enjoy an official mint julep, southern hors d’oeuvres, live music, a silent auction and so much more! Join the excitement of the Derby, cheer on your favorite horse, and make a difference at the same time!
• Location: The Granary – 5555 Granary Plaza, Ralston, NE 68127

May 4th – Family Wild Days – 10:00am-1:00pm – $20/Members, $28/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• It’s time to GO WILD at Camp Brewster! Have you ever dreamed of joining your kids for a day of summer camp? Or wanted to trek the trails at Camp Brewster? Join Fontenelle Forest for the brand new Family Wild Days hosted at the beautiful and newly renovated Camp Brewster Lodge!
• Location: Camp Brewster – 1313 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE

May 5th – Brooks Invest in Yourself 5K – 8:00-10:00 – $75/Registration

• Brooks Running Company and Berkshire Hathaway are bringing the energy to the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting with the Invest in Yourself 5K fun run and walk.
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall – 1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 5th – Spring Kite Festival – 11:00am-4:00pm – FREE

• Let’s go fly a kite! Families are invited to join us for a free afternoon of kite-flying fun. You will see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites.  Bring your own kites to fly and a bag to collect candy from the kite candy drops, which take place throughout the event.
• Location: La Vista Soccer Complex – 7346 S 66th St, La Vista, NE 68128

May 5th – STEM Sundays: Wonderful Wildflowers – 2:00-4:00pm – $10/Members, $18/Non-Members [REGSITER]

• STEM Sundays is a bi-weekly program where families can explore STEM together amidst nature. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration.  Ignite a love for learning in the heart of the Forest every other Sunday!
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

May 6th – Out & About Storytime: Zorinsky Lake – 10:30-11:00 – FREE

• Join OPL at Zorinsky Lake (Boat Ramp #5) for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Rain or shine, we’ll be there!
• Location: Zorinsky Lake #5 Boat Ramp – 3808 South 156th St, Omaha NE 68130

May 6th – Cinco De Mayo Storytime & Craft – 11:00am – FREE

• Celebration of Cinco De Mayo!! Hear about the adventures of Cinco De Mouse-O as he tries to escape Cat at the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! Then make your very own Maracas so you can sing and dance all day!!  This is a FREE, all ages event!!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 7th – Toddler Tuesday: Celebrating Mom with Miss Tina! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Come and make a special memory with your mom! The wonderful Miss Tina will celebrate all that mother’s do with a lovely Mother’s Day-themed story followed by a special craft activity to make a gift for your mom. Everyone will leave with even more appreciation for their mom!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

May 7th – Design It!: Nature Sculptures – 5:00-5:45pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• This months series we are working with locally famous sculpture artist Trudy Swanson, to Celebrate Earth Day by creating  an eco-friendly sculpture with materials provided by Mother Nature.  Bring your own collected pieces from home or explore around the Library outside in class to find the perfect items. Other materials will be provided!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 8th – Homeschool in the Hills: Mushrooms, Mosses, & Lichens, Oh My! – 10:00-11:30am or 1:00-2:30pm – $5/child [REGISTER]

• Learn about the differences between mushrooms, mosses, and lichens, then search for them. We will explore their important role in the ecosystem and more. 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

May 8th – Little’s Lab: Kaleidoscope – 11:00-11:45m – FREE

• This month’s series will focus on exploring light. We will learn about artificial and natural light by doing STEM-based crafts in our Active Learning Lab and outside as well!  This Activity we will build a Kaleidoscope
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 9th – The RiverFront Local Artist Series – 4:00-7:30pm – FREE

• Visit The RiverFront for an evening of local art, food trucks, and more!  Head out to the 13th Street Plaza and visit with four local artists as they showcase their craft with Art in the Park.  Visit with a variety of food trucks for a bite to eat and enjoy the beautiful spring weather at The RiverFront! 
• Location: The RiverFront

May 9th – DIY Creative Studio at Baright Library – 6:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Every child has an artist inside them! If your child is 6 years and older, bring them to our weekly DIY Creative Studio. They will enjoy various activities like painting, drawing, coloring, and much more! All materials are provided and will vary from week to week.
• Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127

May 9th – Vinyl Crafting Drop-In – 6:30-8:00pm – FREE

• Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.  The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap!  Paper Crafting Drop-In is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
• Location: The Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

May 10th – Mother’s Day Craft – 11:00am – FREE

• Nothing melts a mothers heart more than a hand-made gift from their littles!! Let’s show how much they mean to us with a hand print apron!!  It’s a FREE all ages event. First come, first serve while supplies last!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 10th – The Young Dubliners – 7:30pm – Tickets Required

• Don’t miss lead signer, Keith Roberts’ powerhouse vocals on display at the Young Dubliners! As one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, the Young Dubliners take stage with a solid line up and new batch of songs at the Holland Music Club.
• Location: Holland Performing Arts Center – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 11th – Celebrate CB

• The Pancake Man will be serving up his famous pancakes in Bayliss Park from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Adults are $5 each and kids 12 and under eat free.
• The Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will wind its way through the downtown streets.
• FREE Kids Activities in Bayliss Park from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy games, art activities, fitness activities and more! Food trucks will be on-site and offer a variety of items for purchase. Stop by after the parade for some family fun and lunch or a snack.
• Location: Bayliss Park – 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA
• See more Community Celebrations here!

May 11th – Community Science Day: Birding Bonanza – 10:00am-12:00pm – $15/Members, $20/Non-Members [REGSITER]

• Celebrate Migratory Bird Month at Fontenelle Forest with our Birding Bonanza: Community Science Day! Our naturalist educators will help you learn how to identify common and migratory birds by sight and sound. We’ll discuss how you can assist conservation efforts by counting birds at the Forest and submitting the data. After learning the tools of the trade, we’ll go on a naturalist-led hike and count birds together – prepare for easy to moderate terrain and bring your binoculars! We’ll also have some binoculars to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

May 11 & 12th – Forever Young at Film Streams: The Pagemaster – 10:00am – $5/pp

• Join Film Streams starting April 6 through July 7 for the Forever Young Series every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM at the Dundee Theater. Plus, join us for midweek screenings in the summer! 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! And remember, tickets are only five dollars!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

May 11th – Murals and Music at Cochran Park – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Murals and Music is a free event celebrating the four new murals along the First Ave Trail. This event will take place on Saturday, May 11, following the Celebrate CB Parade, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cochran Park.  Murals and Music promises an afternoon filled with creativity and entertainment and provides our residents another way to ‘Celebrate CB.’  Eight local artists will be actively painting murals on temporary art cubes installed at Cochran Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness these artists in action, gain insight into their creative process, and engage with them as they bring their visions to life.
• Location: Cochran Park – 199 S 22nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

May 11th – DJ Party at The Skate Ribbon – 4:00-8:00pm

• Dance and skate the day away at the Skate Ribbon in Heartland of America Park! Jam out to some of your favorite party songs from DJ Crabrangucci while you roller skate!  Roller skates can be rented, with pricing set at $5 for adults and $4 for kids.
• Location: Heartland of America Park – 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 11th – Teen NERF Nights at Baright Library – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Bring your buds and battle it out in the library stacks. We will have NERF guns available to use, or feel free to bring your own. Snacks are provided. See you there!
• Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127

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 12th – Chicken & Biscuits at Omaha Community Playhouse – Dates & Times Vary – Tickets Required

• Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When the Jenkins family comes together to celebrate the life of their patriarch, skeletons in the closet are revealed. Family members at odds are challenged to accept each other for who they are—the good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious. Love and commitment to family is at the heart of Chicken & Biscuits.
• Location: Omaha Community Playhouse – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Through May 12th – May Little Tike Hike at Hitchcock Nature Center – All Day – Park Admission

• As you enjoy the sights & sounds along the trail you will spot activities posted along your route that are designed to help learners ages 3 to 5 experience nature in a new way. While it is designed for young learners, any age can learn something new and have fun, too!  Activities are posted along a .25 to .3 mile stretch of the trail for your enjoyment. This is an “out & back” hike, once you reach the end of the trail you turn around & head back to the trailhead, making a .5 to .6 mile round-trip hike. Of course, if you are having fun you can choose to continue on & enjoy more of the beautiful trails without posted activities.
•  Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

May 10-12th – Cinco De Mayo Omaha

• Omaha’s largest and most diverse festival will take place along historic South 24th Street, featuring live music, entertainment, carnival rides, a parade, food, games, and more. Bring your mom—it’s Mother’s Day weekend
• Location: South 24th St. between L and Q Streets, Omaha, NE 68107

May 10-12th – Junkstock 2024 – $15-$35/Tickets

• For a magical one-of-a-kind, festival featuring fabulous vintage, antique & Junk vendors along with makers, food trucks, bands, apple cider donuts & Bloody Mary’s.
• Location: JUNKSTOCK – 1150 River Road Dr, Waterloo, NE 68069

May 11th & 12th – American Midwest Ballet: Cinderella – Tickets Required

• Join American Midwest Ballet for the world premiere of Cinderella, a magical new full-length story ballet! It’s an uplifting rendition of a story beloved across generations and cultures: an affirmation that good things come in due season.
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 13th – Make Sand Art Bottles – 11:00am – FREE

• Hair up!!  Are you ready to let your creativity run wild? Make your own sand art bottle that looks like a troll! Let’s make colorful and quirky masterpieces together! This is a FREE all ages event! First come first serve while supplies last!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 13th – Button Maker Palooza at Gretna Library – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Make pin-back buttons to your heart’s content!
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

May 13th – STEM Lab: Rainbow in a Jar – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Put your brain to the test with this monthly STEM challenge! Kids ages 9-12 will design and build different projects to help encourage STEM skills.  This month’s project: Rainbow in a Jar Density Experiment
• Location: Digital Library at Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln Street Papillion, NE 68046

May 14th – 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!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

May 14th – Out & About Storytime: Gene Leahy Mall – 10:30-11:00 – FREE

• Join OPL at the Gene Leahy Mall for storytime! Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we’ll be there!  We will be under the big white pavilion.
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall

May 14th – Design It!: Tangrams and Origami – 5:00-5:45pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• This month we will work with instructor Trudy Swanson focusing on the arts, science, and sustainability.  This class we will Explore 2D geometrical puzzles with Tangrams. Then take it 3D with the art of origami.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 14th – Teen Craft Night at Baright Library – 6:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Bring your buds and battle it out in the library stacks. We will have NERF guns available to use, or feel free to bring your own. Snacks are provided. See you there!
• Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127

May 15th – Little’s Lab: Do it Yourself Lamp – 11:00-11:45m – FREE [REGISTER]

• This month’s series will focus on exploring light. We will learn about artificial and natural light by doing STEM-based crafts in our Active Learning Lab and outside as well!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 15th – Culture Talk: Graffiti & Urban Art – 7:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• This is a FREE event but registration is required. Join us for the last Culture Talk of the season, taking a deeper look into the creative process behind graffiti with canvas displays. This conversation will be led by Hugo Zamorano, Houston Alexander & more!
• Location: Holland Performing Arts Center Scott Hall – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 13th-16th – 3D Printing Drop-In – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed Academic Octopus.This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
• Location: The Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

May 16th – Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens – 10:00-11:00 – FREE

• In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha NE 68108

May 16th – Hip Hop Lab Block Party – 6:00pm – FREE

• This is a FREE event. Hip Hop was born at a block party in the south Bronx. Join us as we continue to celebrate Hip Hop culture with music, dancing, and good vibes with national DJ & Host Mista Soull.
• Location: Holland Performing Arts Center Mammel Courtyard – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 16th – Tunes on the Green – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Love music from Colin The Everyman, food, and family fun.  Colin is a singer and songwriter who has been performing his entire adult life. He grew up in rural Nebraska and now lives near Omaha. Colin’s music combines the soulful vocals of Chris Stapleton and the honest songwriting of Bruce Springsteen.
• Location: Granary Green – 7401 Main St, Ralston, NE

May 16th – The Piano Guys – 7:30pm – Tickets

• Since their serendipitous start in a Southern Utah piano shop, THE PIANO GUYS have proven to be a powerhouse group without limits.
• Location: Holland Performing Arts Center – 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102

May 18th – PLV South Dance Team Spring Craft & Vendor Fair – 9:00am-2:00pm – $2 admission

• Location: Papillion La Vista South High School – 10799 Highway 370, Papillion, NE

May 18th – Character Breakfast – 9:00am-12:00pm – Kids FREE with purchase of adult breakfast

• Breakfast with Poppy and Branch. Kids are encouraged to sport their favorite Trolls outfits. We will have characters present to take photos, coloring sheets, and activities.  Kids buffet free with purchase of an adult breakfast!
• Location: Hy-Vee – 3410 N 156th St, Omaha, NE 68116

May 18th – Superhero Breakfast – 9:00am-12:00pm – Kids FREE with purchase of adult breakfast

• SUPER breakfast. Kids are encouraged to invite their superhero and dress up in costume. We will have coloring sheets, games and activities. Kids buffet free with purchase of an adult breakfast!
• Location: Hy-Vee – 10808 For St Stop 2, Omaha, NE 68164

May 18th – Fish Fest at The C – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• Free beginner and family-friendly fishing event at beautiful Lake Cunningham in Omaha, NE!  This special event will celebrate family, fishing and friends at Lake Cunningham on Free Park and Free Fishing Day, which means adults and kids can fish without a permit this day.  Event attendees can enter to win prizes, including a free youth lifetime fishing permit (Nebraska residents only); $100 SCHEELS gift cards (must be 18 or older); and be eligible for other great prizes such as a Zebco fishing rod and reel; or an “Fish Fest at the C” hat.  Food and refreshments will be provided 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. or while supplies last.
• Location: Lake Cunningham – 8965 State St, Omaha, NE 68122

May 18th – Barbie Truck at Village Pointe – 10:00am-7:00pm – FREE

• The Barbie Truck is popping up at Village Pointe! Come snap a photo with the Barbie Truck and buy fun merchandise! Located in the parking lot south of Old Navy.
• Location: Village Pointe – 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68118

May 18th – Just Try it Event at The 402 – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• Come try out a new art form or instrument
• Location: 402 Lesson Studio – 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, STE 119, Omaha, NE, 68130

May 18th – Springfest Art & Craft Fair at Rockbrook Village – 10:00am-5:00pm – FREE

• Shop over 60 local artists and crafters. Shop handmade goods including jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, photography, paintings and more. Bring the family and enjoy lunch on the plaza from 11-2pm with Pasta Amore and Pulled BBQ or grab a snack at one of our many snack vendors. There will be live music on the plaza from 12-4 and Anthony the Balloon Man and a face painter will be here to entertain the kids. Come spend the day!
• Location: Rockbrook Village – 2800 S 110th Ct, Omaha, NE 68144

May 18th – The Dino Bus Open House & Summer Kick Off Event – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Come out & see the Dino Bus before they give it a complete & total prehistoric transformation. This FREE event will give guests a chance to step inside & see tons of replica fossils & dino figures. They will also have dinosaur games & crafts for the kids to do.
• Location: Hy-Vee – 1000 S 178th St, Omaha, NE

May 18th – Kid Coders: AI – 11:30am-12:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Kid Coders this month will be exploring AI using Scratch. Each week we will work through Hour of Codes, and, in doing so, will learn about the possibilities and limitations of current artificial intelligence.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 18th – Little Bohemia Spring Market – 11:00-4:00pm – FREE

• They’ll be welcoming Spring in Little Bohemia.  Food trucks, Mobile Wine Bar, shopping, and specials throughout the neighborhood. You don’t want to miss this festive spring event!  Vendors will be located at participating businesses near South 13th Street in Little Bohemia.
• Location: Little Bohemia – 1270 S 13th St, Omaha, NE 68108

May 18th – Community Science Day: Firefly Tracking – 7:30-9:30pm – $15/Members, $20/Non-Members [REGSITER]

• Come enjoy dusk at the Forest as we learn about fireflies, including the ones in your own backyard! These flashing, flickering insects need our help as their populations have been declining over the years – but scientists and citizens like you can help change that! Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, this is your opportunity to join our naturalist educators as we learn about Firefly Watch, participate in counting fireflies on site, and take home the resources you need to continue this important work at home.
• Location: Camp Brewster – 1313 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE

May 11-19th – The Big Bounce America – Times Vary – $22-45/Ticket

• The world’s biggest touring inflatable theme park is Coming to Omaha
• Location: Westfair Fairgrounds & Amphitheater – 22984 US-6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

May 16th-19th – A Chorus Line – Times Vary – Tickets Required

• A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest.
• Location: Chanticleer Community Theater – 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs

May 18-19th – 2024 Renaissance Festival of Nebraska – Tickets Required

• THE FIRST THREE WEEKENDS IN MAY!  Grab a turkey leg and step back in time when royalty ruled and knights really were in shining armor. Full contact equestrian jousting, six unique performance stages featuring local, regional, and national talent, over a hundred costumed characters, and many one-of-a-kind artisans await you at this majestic festival.
• Three differently themed weekends, featuring three different adventures!
  • Weekend-1 / May 4 – 5 – Bards and Blades
  • Weekend-2 / May 11-12 – Celts and Creatures
  • Weekend-3 / May 18-19 – Minions of Misrule
• Location: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch – 2710 Bluff Point Cir, Papillion, NE 68133

May 19th – Pops Concert: Video Games Killed The Radio Star – 6:00-7:30pm – FREE, Donations

• Outdoor Pops Concert.  Full of music from your favorite bands AND video games.  Featuring music from Journey, Who, John Lennon, Rocky AND Mario, Zelda, Undertale, Skyrim.  Don’t forget a chair, and your favorite way to support Orchestra Omaha (cash/check/card all accepted) with our raffles and you could even conduct the orchestra if you win the baton!
• Location: Stinson Park – 2285 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106

May 19th – Wheel of Fortune LIVE! – 7:00pm – Tickets Required

• America’s Game® Show comes to your hometown! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join our host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and WIN incredible prizes like trips to Paris and Hawaii or BIG MONEY up to $10,000 in cash. Everyone can join in on the fun! You won’t want to miss this thrilling live experience!
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

May 19th – Free Ice Cream Social & Games – 11:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• Come on over for FREE Ice Cream Sundaes (complete with mustache sprinkles), Tshirt Bingo, and Craft-a-Stache-a build your own mustache competition!  They are going to have a blast raising money for some amazing organizations! Mustaches For Kids growers raised over ONE MILLION DOLLARS the last two years in a row!!! Our guy, Mike, was a grower last year. This year, Mike & our Chief Bro-Rista, Matthew have a little side bet going to see who can grow a bigger, better mustache!!!
• Location: Pause Coffee Shop – 7515 Main St, Omaha, NE 68127

May 19th – STEM Sundays: The Science of Sound – 2:00-4:00pm – $10/Members, $18/Non-Members [REGSITER]

• STEM Sundays is a bi-weekly program where families can explore STEM together amidst nature. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration.  Ignite a love for learning in the heart of the Forest every other Sunday!
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

May 20th – DIY Banana Split Slime – 11:00am – FREE

• A ‘peel-icious’ time at our DIY Banana Split Slime workshop! Immerse your slime in the sweet scent of bananas, textured banana slices and foam beads, complete with a cherry on top for the perfect ‘slime sundae’ experience! This is a FREE, all ages event!!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 20th – Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens – 5:30-6:30pm – FREE

• Join OPL at “Once Upon a Time at the Castle” for storytime and activities, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared towards children ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Bring your own blanket and snacks and meet us in the gardens!
• Location: Joslyn Castle & Gardens – 3902 Davenport St, Omaha NE 68131

May 21st – Toddler Tuesday: Amazing Athletes! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

May 21st – Customize your own Creative Tonie & Storytime – 11:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Discover how you can personalize storytime with Creative-Tonies. Then get creative while you customize your very own creative Tonie with the markers, paints, and jewel stickers we provided! Your Tonie Creation is yours to keep!! It holds up to 90 mins of space to record or download content! Finally we will be sharing a Tonie Storytime of the book “The Rattlin Bog”!! Feel free to bring in your unwanted Tonies to trade with other fellow Tonie collectors as well!! This is a FREE all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

May 21st – Design It!: Sustainable Sculptures – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Create sustainable sculptures with Trudy Swanson!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 23rd – Cricut Cafe at Gretna Library – 5:30-7:00pm – FREE

• Bring your own materials to customize using the library’s craft printer.  Walk-in with something to customize using the library’s Cricut cutting machine. A limited supply of cotton bags will be available.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

May 24th – STEM Night & Fireworks Friday with Omaha Storm Chasers – 6:35pm – $11-$31/Ticket

• All things STEM with activity stations around the concourse! Prairie STEM will be providing free STEM kits to the first 250 kids.  Stick around after the game for a fireworks show!
• Location: Werner Park – 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE

May 25th – Patriotic Productions Parade – 10:00am

• The 2024 Patriotic Parade will be held in downtown Omaha. This year will highlight female Athletes and continue to honor gold start families, veterans, & First responders
• Parade begins at 10th & Jackson winding through the Old Market and ending at 12th & Jackson
• Meet Athletes on 12th & Jackson after the parade!

May 25th – Forever Young at Film Streams: Raiders of the Lost Ark – 10:00am – $5/pp

• Join Film Streams starting April 6 through July 7 for the Forever Young Series every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM at the Dundee Theater. Plus, join us for midweek screenings in the summer! 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! And remember, tickets are only five dollars!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

May 25th – Festival of Trains In The Park – 10:00am-6:00pm – $10-$13/Tickets

• Come and enjoy a delightful day of excitement at Festival of Trains In The Park. Experience train rides suitable for both children and adults, marvel at the operating model trains, let the kids frolic in the bounce house, engage in entertaining yard games, and prepare for an array of additional activities to make the day memorable. Mark your calendars and be ready for a fun-filled event!
• Location: Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park – 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

May 25th – Little’s Lab: Sun Catchers – 11:00-11:45am – FREE

• This month’s series will focus on exploring light. We will learn about artificial and natural light by doing STEM based crafts in out Active Learning Lab and outside as well!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

May 25th – Family Wild Edible Walk – 2:00-4:00pm – $5/pp (4 and under free) [REGISTER]

• Parents, are you interested in learning more about wild edible plants? Would you like to help your child build confidence in the natural world? Have you always been interested in wild foods, but don’t know where to start? If so, then come see what delicious delicacies the late spring forest has to offer. As they walk through and explore the amazing abundance of a May woodland, they’ll learn all about the importance of proper plant identification. They’ll examine some of the dangers associated with foraging and how to avoid them. They’ll talk about ethical harvest and how to be a good member of the natural community. They’ll also take a look at some of the ways these plants can be prepared as foods. And, importantly, they’ll discuss some ways of incorporating these plants into your own landscape. 
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

May 25th – Design Studio: Heat Sensitive Slime – 3:00-4:00pm (25th) – FREE [REGISTER]

• Two chances to get crafty and show off your art skills in this monthly program for 9-12 year olds. New project each month!  This month: Heat Sensitive Slime.  Registration is required
• Location: Digital Library at Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln Street Papillion, NE 68046

May 25th – Rock the C! Community Concert – 5:00-8:00pm – FREE

• An unforgettable evening at the Rock the C Concert on Saturday, May 25th, from 5-8 pm!  Finest Hour – band, a phenomenal 9-piece band, will be rocking the stage singing a little bit of everything to have you up and dancing!  Get ready for a fantastic time with FREE live music, delicious food trucks, and family fun for everyone!  Save the date and bring your friends and family for an epic celebration! Let’s make it a night to remember!
• Location: Lake Cunningham – 8965 State St, Omaha, NE 68122

May 25th – Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series: Touch of Gray – 7:00-10:00pm – FREE

• Join your friends every Saturday night at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village for the Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series, sponsored by Centris Federal Credit Union. The most talented bands in Omaha will entertain you, and the best part is that it’s completely free! There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and playground equipment for kids to play on. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, and coolers for the concerts. Please use koozies for your cans and plastic cups for other drinks, as glass is prohibited. Also, please do not bring tents, canopies, or stake anything into the ground. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your time in Stinson Park! Aksarben Village is always buzzing with something fun to do!
• Location: Stinson Park- 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE.
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