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New Attraction for 2018 at Fun-Plex!

Rockin’ Rapids Water Slide will be the largest addition in park history!

Over five stories tall, and with 1200 feet of sliding fun, Rockin’ Rapids will be one of the tallest and longest slides of its kind in the country. The brand new water attraction will feature two tube slides collectively moving 3,000 gallons of water per minute.

Rockin’ Rapids is the biggest and most impressive addition to the park in 40 years!

FREE Tubes!

Plus, guests of Fun-Plex will now enjoy FREE tubes upon their visit this season!

The addition of Rockin’ Rapids is a major milestone in a series of improvements to the park in the last few seasons. The Makana Splash AquaPlay Structure, Breaker’s Bay Swim-Up Bar, and Crazy Cars have all been successful additions to the park’s ambitious expansion efforts. Guests will love these latest new attractions, as well as the classics like the Fun-Plex Speedway Go-Kart track and the Lazzzy River!

Visit Fun-Plex’s Facebook Page where they are sharing in the excitement and giving away passes!

Giveaway: Win A 4-Pack of Single Day Passes to Fun-Plex! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a 4-Pack of Single Day Passes to Fun-Plex! Valid to use for one visit during the 2018 Season.

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Theresa W.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, April 29. 2018, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winners will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winners must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Fun-Plex who provided the 4-pack of passes for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Enjoy exciting exhibits, special events, and a fun Star Wars event this Winter!

Exciting Exhibits

Imagination: Celebrating 40 Years of Play – Now open through April 15, 2017

Play with the favorites from the past 40 years including popular items from Itty Bitty City, Once Upon a Farm, and Construction Zone: Return of the Bulldozer. Enjoy fun activities including an Obstacle Course, Giant Operation Game, Combine, Mini Basketball Court & Soccer Field, Dentist Office, and more!

Block Party – Opening Jan. 21 – April 9

Build, stack, and create cities in this new special exhibit including Read & Build Story Times!

The Ball Room is one of our favorite places to play!

Special Events

First Friday Family Date Nights

Held on the First Friday of each month now through April, the museum stays open late for families to play! The theme for the next one on Friday, February 3, 5 – 8 p.m. is Candyland, where children can travel through a life-size Candyland game, and more! First Friday Family Date Night activities are included with regular museum admission or membership.

FREE Events (Registration Required. Museum admission is not included.)

Yoga with Youngins – Wednesdays (9:15 – 10 a.m.)
January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22

• A certified children’s yoga instructor will teach yoga to children, ages 6 weeks to 18 months, (and their special adult) in a fun, relaxed and positive atmosphere.
• This class is FREE, but requires registration online as space is very limited. Museum admission is not included. Limited availability for each session. Ages 6 weeks – 18 months. One adult per child is required. Must bring personal yoga mats. Mats are not provided.

Advanced Baby & Me Sign Language – Thursdays (9:15 – 10 a.m.)
January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16

• Come learn baby sign language together every Thursday morning by a trained instructor. This class is recommended to adults who’ve already taken the museum’s Baby and Me Sign Language or another introductory class.
• Free to all Members and Non-Members. Museum admission is not included. Limited Availability for each session. One adult per child is required. Registration is for one session only. Multiple registrations for additional sessions is allowed. Participation in each session is recommended.

Coming this April – Dinner on the Dark Side

Do you have a big Star Wars fan in your house? Get ready for Dinner on the Dark Side, a special Omaha Children’s Museum event, featuring Star Wars themed food and activities includes all-ages Jedi Training sessions, a 501st Legion costume exhibition, and interaction with costumed characters.

Dinner on the Dark Side
Saturday, April 22
6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for non-members, $30 for members. A limited number of tickets will go on sale. The ticket on-sale date will be announced soon.

Giveaway: Win A Family Pass to the Omaha Children’s Museum! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Family admission pass that admits up to four people for one visit to the Omaha Children’s Museum (Value $48).

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Sarah S.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, January 22, 2017, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winner will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Children’s Museum who provided the Family Pass for the giveaway, and provided my family with a Family Membership in exchange for sharing about the fun events and activities they offer. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Many thanks to the Omaha Kroc Center for being an advertising partner and for providing the Family Pass for the giveaway!

The Omaha Kroc Center provides a variety of fun classes, camps, exercise programs, gymnasium, family recreation pool, and more!

Exciting Pool Renovations

We love the pool at the Kroc Center, and are excited for the new renovations that will make it even better! Plus, enjoy special events including Inflatable Friday, Kids Kayak Racing, Sunday Funday in the Pool, and Family Splash Party!

The tentative schedule for the pool renovation is the pool will be undergoing construction mid-January, closing the first week of February, and it will open back up again around April 1st.

If families want to take one last slide down the yellow slide, they will want to visit in January! Then their NEW 2 1/2 story slide that takes sliders on a trip outside the building and back in again will be completed sometime in the new year 2017 (tentatively in June or July.)

January Membership Special

This year join the Kroc Center January 2-31, and pay $0 for your Registration Fee AND your 7th month is FREE! (A savings of up to $110!)

Membership Benefits include:

• Access to the following during open scheduled hours: Aquatic Center including Lap Pool and Family Recreation Pool areas; Health & Fitness Center including cardio fitness and free weight area; Gymnasium basketball courts and indoor turf field; Game Room and common areas.
• Two Free Fitness Coaching/Evaluation Sessions.
• Discounted rates for KidZone, an on-site child care service for up to two hours per visit.
• Access to complimentary Group Exercise classes including Cycling, Yoga, Zumba® and more.
• Complimentary Aquatic exercise classes for adults and seniors.
• Discounted rates on most Kroc classes and youth day camps.
• Complimentary homework help after school for students ages 8 and up.
• and more!

Find out more about the January Membership Special here!

Giveaway: Win A Family Pass to the Omaha Kroc Center! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Family Pass (will admit up to 6 people) good for 1 free visit to the Omaha Kroc Center! The pass will be valid for the next 6 months. (Please note: The pool will be undergoing construction mid-January through April. It is recommended to call ahead to verify pool availability.)

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Chareca B.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, January 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winner will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to the Omaha Kroc Center who provided the Family Pass for the giveaway. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater for providing complimentary tickets for my family in exchange for sharing about the show, and for providing the tickets for the giveaway!

Discover the story behind the legend of Peter Pan when Peter & The Starcatcher opens this weekend at The Rose Theater!

Peter & The Starcatcher serves as a prequel to the well-known tale of Peter Pan and explains how many of the elements of that story came to be. Find answers to these questions and more including How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? Where did Tinkerbell come from? How did Captain Hook lose his hand? One of my favorite stories growing up, I am excited to see the creativity and imagination in telling the story behind the story!

The play tells the story of an orphan who is wrangled onto a ship loaded with some mysterious crates filled with starstuff. He meets a 13-year-old Starcatcher Apprentice named Molly who has been charged with protecting the starstuff. Adventures abound as they are pursued by a mustachioed pirate captain named Black Stache and his sidekick, Smee. Along the way, Molly learns what it means to grow up and the nameless orphan is christened Peter Pan.

Simulating the creativity of children through play, a dozen actors playing more than 100 characters will perform on a sparse, deconstructed stage (even the exposed brick of the back wall of The Rose stage will be visible) which is transformed into a world of fantasy and whimsy through the clever use of props.

Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater

Dates: Dec. 4-27, 2015
(*No performance Friday, Dec. 25)

Times: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Ages: Best for ages 7+ | 2 hours with an intermission

Tickets: $25 main floor | $20 balcony. Members of The Rose receive discounted tickets to the production.

Call (402) 345-4849 or purchase online at www.rosetheater.org. Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores and via a special purchase from Kid Cuisine. Reservations are required.

Find 30+ more family-friendly events this weekend and more in our Omaha Holiday Family Fun Guide!

Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater (2 Winners)! (ENDED)

Two Family Fun in Omaha readers will win 4 Tickets to Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater! (Reservations are required.)

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Rebecca L. and Jennifer W.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, December 6, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winners will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winners must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater for providing complimentary tickets for my family in exchange for sharing about the show, and for providing the tickets for the giveaway! Photos taken by MJB Photography. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.