Free Fall Family Activities in Omaha 2013

September 24, 2013

I am very excited to be partnering with several local bloggers who are all sharing wonderful ways to celebrate Fall!

I love Fall in Omaha! Perfect weather, changing colors, Football, Halloween events, Pumpkin Patches, Hayrack Rides, and campfires all make wonderful family memories. What do you love most about Fall?

Enjoy these free or inexpensive family attractions and events this Fall in Omaha!

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Fall Festivals and Special Events

Free Activities at River City Rodeo and Stock Show and Parade – September 26 – 29

Museum Day Live! – September 28 – Free Admission to Participating Museums with ticket (including Strategic Air & Space Museum)

Dundee Day Parade – September 28, 10:30 a.m.

Hispanic Heritage Family Festival – September 28, 12 – 4 p.m.

22nd Annual Intertribal Powwow – September 28, 1 – 7:30 p.m.

First Friday Old Market – Held the first Friday of each month, 6-9 p.m., First Friday is a free event celebrating local creativity in Omaha’s most historic neighborhood.

Papillion Fall Kite Fly Day – October 6, 12 – 4 p.m.

Midwest Winds Kitefliers Fall Festival – October 13, 12 – 5 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Joslyn Art Museum – October 13, 1 – 4 p.m.

Food Day Omaha – October 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village

Trick-or-Treat at Westroads Mall – 10/25, 6 – 8 p.m. plus many more FREE Halloween Events in Omaha!

Veteran’s Day at the Zoo – November 11 – Free gate admission to all veterans and their immediate families on Veteran’s Day.

Special Events at Pumpkin Patches

Boy Scouts of America Popcorn Kick-Off at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch – Friday September 27, 2013, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission for all Scouts and leaders in their official Scout uniform! Regular admission is $12.88 for all other participants. 2 years & under are free. They will be at campsites #55 – #62.

Toys for Tots at Camp Fontanelle – October 20 – Bring a girls or boys new toy valued at $5 or more and get free admission! One toy = one free admission. Marines will receive toys 2-4 p.m. (Also, search for treats in the maze from 2 – 4 p.m.)

Rural Route Rust Sale, Fall/Holiday Edition at Bloom Where You’re Planted Farm – November 2 (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) & November 3 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) – Shop from unique vendors and explore the farm. Free Admission.

See All Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals here!

Especially for Kids

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops (October 5 and November 2, 9-12 p.m.) and Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics (October 12, 10 a.m.) for kids are great for learning new skills and working on a project together.

Westroads Kids Club (October 2 and November 6, 10 a.m.) and Shadow Lake Towne Center Kids Club (October 10 and November 14) offer kids a different activity each month for free!

Saturday Surprise Kids’ Program at Joslyn Art Museum is held every other Saturday, from 10 a.m. – noon where families can enjoy a self-guided art activity. Story Adventures is an artful reading program held once/month.

Farmer’s Markets

Omaha has several Farmers Markets, where local vendors sell fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, and flowers. ”Buy local and eat fresh.”

Benson Farmers Market – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 4 – September 28, Military Avenue at Maple Street
Charles Drew Health Center Market – Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. July 10 — October 2, 2915 Grant Street
Florence Mill Farmers Market – Sundays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 2 – September 29, 9102 North 30th Street
Main Street Farmers Market Council Bluffs – Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. May – September 26, Corner of 9th Avenue and South Main Street, Council Bluffs
Omaha Farmer’s Market in Aksarben Village – Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 5 — October 20, 67th and Center
Omaha Farmer’s Market in the Old Market – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. May 4 — October 19, 11th & Jackson Streets
Wohlner’s Midweek Market at Midtown Crossing – Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. May 1 – September 25, Parking garage next to Wohlner’s at 33rd and Dodge
Village Pointe Farmers Market – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 4 – October 5, 168th & Dodge

It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting.

Do you have a Free Fall Activity to add? Please leave a comment below and I will add it the list!

Other helpful resources:

Discover many more ways to enjoy Fall in Omaha by visiting these other great local blogs!

Oh My! Omaha – Fall Foods in Omaha Restaurants

Yellow Mango Life – The best places for a fall run and fall fun runs in Omaha

Coolest Mommy’s Coolest Thoughts – Incorporating Fall into your family activities … making memories during Fall

Liv, Laugh, Love – Apple Jack Festival

The Walking Tourists – Vala’s Pumpkin Patch offers fun for all ages

Bolton Carley’s Blog – What’s your favorite season? quiz

LPO Beauty – Changing Up Your Look for Fall

Omaha Area Vacation Bible Schools 2013

May 28, 2013

Many local churches offer Vacation Bible Schools all summer long! A special thanks to everyone who shared the information with us. Registration is required with most programs. It is always a good idea to verify the information before participating.

Do you have another Omaha Area Vacation Bible School to add? Please contact us or leave a comment below and we will add it to the list!

Harrison Street Baptist Church – June 2 – 7, 6 – 9 p.m.

Location: 82nd and Harrison, 402-331-7366
Ages: 3-5th or 6th grade

Westside Church VBX – June 3 – 7, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Location: 150th and Dodge, 402-496-7833
Ages: Entering K-6th grade (Registration is closed. They will take walk-ins for 2nd-6th Grade during VBX.)
Cost: Free

Westwood Church VBS – June 3 – 7, 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: 13056 Atwood Ave., 402-333-6120
Ages: Age 3 (by May 1st) through 6th grade
Cost: $20 / child

Temple Baptist Church – June 4 – 8, 6 – 8:15 p.m.

Location: 2702 N 61st Street

Stonebridge Camps – June 7 – July 19

Location: 15801 Butler Avenue, 402-571-2038
Ages: 2-12
Cost: Varies

Prairie Lane Church VBS – June 9 – 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 3111 S 119th St, 402-333-7173
Ages: Age 3 years to those entering 8th grade

Community Bible Church VBS – June 10 – 13, 5:15 – 8 p.m.

Location: 9001 Q Street, 402-339-7857
Ages: Age 4 – entering 6th grade
Cost: Includes free meal at 5:15 p.m.

Lord of Love Lutheran Church – June 10 -14, 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: 10405 Fort Street, 402-493-2946
Ages: 3 year olds through 6th graders Fall 2013
Cost: $10 per child; max of $25 per family
We will serve a free will offering meal before VBS on Monday through Friday nights from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. All family members are welcome to the meal & to family night on Friday! See ya’ll there!

Hope Presbyterian VBS – June 17 – 21, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 5220 S. 159th Ave, 402-895-4044
Ages: Preschool through those entering 6th grade
Cost: $20 per Child, or $55 Max. Per Family. $3 per Meal, per Day, Per Child

Omaha Bible Church VBS – June 17 – 21, 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: 7940 State Street, 402-573-1897
Ages: Ages 4 years to 6th grade

Lifegate Church VBS – June 17 – 21, 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: 15555 West Dodge Road, 402-330-5724, ext. 3333
Ages: Incoming Kindergarten – 5th graders
Cost: Free. Registration is required.

First Baptist Church of Bellevue VBS – June 23 – 28

Location: 112 E 23rd Ave, Bellevue NE Phone: 402-291-3378
Ages: 3 years through youth

Christ Community Church Summer U – June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon

Location: 404 South 108 Ave, 402-330-3360
Ages: Summer U Jr.: 4 (by June 24, 2013) & 5 year olds and kids having just completed Kindergarten
Summer U Kids: For kids having just completed grade 1 through grade 5
Cost: $20/ child/ Jr., $25 / child / Kids. Non-refundable.

Thanksgiving! Lutheran Church in Bellevue VBS – June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: 3702 S 370 Plaza, Bellevue, 402-292-2695
Ages: Ages 4 years to 5th grade (grade completed)
Cost: Free

West Hills Church VBS – June 24 – 28, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Location: 3115 S. 82nd St., 402-391-8788
Ages: Ages 4 through 6th grade
Cost: Free Will Donation $20/child
Thursday, June 28- Family Night. We invite your entire family to join us for a FREE picnic supper at 6:00 p.m., followed by a program in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. to see what the kids have been learning all week at VBS. We will conclude with dessert in the Fellowship Hall and an Open House.

St. Wenceslaus VBS – June 24 – 28, 9 – 11:30 a.m., the afternoon session 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: 15353 Pacific St., 402-330-0304
Ages: Preschool up to those going into the 5th grade
Cost: $40/child

St. Robert’s VBS – June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – Noon, and 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: 11802 Pacific Street, 402-333-1959
Ages: 3 – 10 year old children
Cost: $40

Faith Christian Church – July 7 – 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 2201 S. 132nd Street (just north of Center)
Ages: 3-10 years old
Cost: There is no registration fee, but we will collect a free will offering as well as donations to be given to the Open Door Mission.
Please contact Sara at sarancol@gmail if you would like to register.

Community of Grace Church in Elkhorn – July 8 – 12, 9 am – Noon

Location: 3434 N. 204th St Elkhorn, NE 68022
Cost: Requested donation is $5 per child/ $20 max per family
Sign-up online at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4FADAE23A57-vbs2013

Celebration Covenant Church VBS – July 14 – July 18, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: 16868 Giles Rd, 402-891-7106
Ages: Ages 4 – Grade 5

Lord of Life Lutheran Church VBS – July 14 to 18, 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: 20844 Bonanza Blvd., Elkhorn, 402-289-3437
Ages: 3 year olds through existing 5th graders
Cost: Free
We will serve a free will offering meal before VBS on Monday through Thursday nights from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. All family members are welcome to the meal!

Bethany Lutheran Church VBS – July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: 4200 North 204th Street, Elkhorn, 402-289-4440
Ages: 3 year-olds – those who have completed 5th grade
Cost: $20/child with a family max of $40 (Before June 16). $25/child with a family max of $50 (after June 16)

Westwood Heights Baptist Church VBS – July 29 – August 1, 9 a.m. – Noon

Location: 3343 Pedersen Drive, 402-333-8689

Salvation Army Kroc Center – August 5 – 9, 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: 2825 Y St, 402-905-3522
Ages: Preschool through 5th graders
Cost: Free
Hear Ye Hear Ye! Attention all knights and fair maidens! Get ready to charge into an epic adventure at Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School, where kids learn to stand strong for God! Here, God’s triumph isn’t a fairy tale – it changes kids forever. VBS kids will enjoy the royal treatment with a fun-filled week of activities; tournament games, Bible adventures and imaginative science experiments.
Pre-Registration is appreciated, but not required. To register contact Joyce at joyce_kocarnik@usc.salvationarmy.org or 402-905-3522.

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Celebrate Arbor Day 2013!

April 22, 2013

National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, a special holiday to plant and care for trees. It started right here in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton, and is now celebrated in all 50 states (dates may differ depending on their best tree planting times.)

There are many ways to celebrate Arbor Day in Nebraska:

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus – April 25, 11:30am-2:30pm

Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us at the Fort Omaha Campus! Tour the Arboretum, win a prize at the Tree Scavenger Hunt, and view a documentary on Aldo Leopold while munching on popcorn!

Celebrate Arbor Day! – April 26, 10am, Southwind Park (Next to the La Vista Public Library)

Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of La Vista! Enjoy a family storytime and help the city plant a tree! Tree seedlings and bubbles will be given to those who participate (while supplies last.)

141st Annual Arbor Day Celebration in Nebraska City – April 26-28

Celebrate the 141st anniversary of the tree planter’s holiday where it all began – in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The entire community will mark the internationally-celebrated holiday from April 26-28, 2013, with the theme of “Dig It, Plant It, Grow It.” Community events include a 5k/10k run/walk, parade, chili cook-off, home and garden show, and more.

141st Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure – April 26-28

Special Arbor Day events at the Tree Adventure include tree climbing, cross-cut sawing, Arbor Day Farm wine tasting, face painting, hands-on crafts for children, live music, and other fun activities for all ages.

Arbor Day Family Activities at Lauritzen Gardens – April 27, 9am-5pm

Don’t miss a TREEmendous Arbor Day Celebration – a fun day dedicated to trees. Enjoy tree tours and tree-themed educational activities. The first 100 households each day will receive a FREE tree seedling. This event is included with regular garden admission and is free for garden members.

The Arbor Day Foundation has a great list of many more ways to celebrate Arbor Day here!

See these and many other family-friendly events in the Omaha Kids Calendar, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

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Earth Day Events and Freebies in Omaha 2013

April 15, 2013

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and there are many activities and events to help celebrate!

See these and many other family-friendly events in the Omaha Kids Calendar, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

Local Events

Earth Day Celebration at Mulhall’s – April 19-22

Select earth-friendly lawn and garden solutions will be 20% off, plus, each day, the first 250 purchasing guests will receive a FREE gift.

Earth Day Project: Mighty Mo Clean-Up – April 20, 8am-12pm

Ponca State Park and the Missouri National Recreational River are seeking volunteers for the inaugural Mighty Mo Annual Clean-Up on Saturday, April 20th. Volunteers will meet at the park’s boat ramp at 8 a.m. for registration, coffee and donuts. The clean-up will end at 11:30 a.m. and a lunch of hot dogs, chips and cold drinks will be served at noon. Additional all-ages activities celebrating Earth Day at the Park include tree planting, environmental games and a nature hike.

Party for the Planet at the Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium – April 20, 9am-3pm

Celebrate Earth Day and discover ways you can help save our planet. There will be family fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

Earth Day: Trash to Treesure with Michaels Kids Club – April 20, 10-11:30am on the 1/2 hour, $2/child

Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid.

Celebrating Earth Day at Strategic Air & Space Museum – April 20, 10am-4pm

Join us for some hands on activities concentrating on: Earth Science, Ecosystems, and Energy Conservation. Climb inside our Earth Balloon and see the Earth from the inside out!

Earth Day Omaha 2013 – April 20, 11am-6pm, Elmwood Park, FREE

This free event features exhibit booths, children’s activities, demonstrations and short speaker sessions, plus live music from top local bands and food from area vendors. All activities are designed to educate and inspire attendees to live green and healthy at home and at work. On-site electronics recycling will also be available.

Create Earth Day Binoculars at Lakeshore Learning Store – April 20, 11am-3pm, FREE

This Earth Day, kids get an up-close look at nature with pretend binoculars they make and decorate themselves.

Earth Day Celebration at Pottery Barn Kids Stores Nationwide – April 20-22, FREE

Celebrate Earth Day in our stores! Come in for a free packet of seeds for kids to plant at home (while supplies last) and fun activities. Plus proceeds from the purchase of select lunch products will go towards Trees for the Future. Help us reach our goal of planting 50,000 trees!

FREE Eco-Friendly T-Shirt Upcycling Show IN Tell at Michaels – April 20, 1-3pm

Celebrate Earth Day by learning how you can turn your old T-shirts into trendy and fashionable accessories.

Celebrate Earth Day at Barnes & Noble, Crossroads – April 20, 2pm

Join us for our special Earth Day event! We’ll be reading books about the earth, doing activities on helping the planet, and learning how to be great citizens of the world! We’re excited to celebrate this great holiday with you!

Lincoln Earth Day – April 21

Lincoln Earth Day is Sunday, April 21st, and offers activities from sunrise to sundown for the community to enjoy. Start your morning off right with one of our fun runs. Then, enjoy the afternoon‘s FREE live music, family activities and informational booths at Antelope Park. That night, celebrate the Earth with food, drink and dance at Earth Night.

Green Bellevue Earth Day Celebration and 5K Run/Walk – April 21, 1-4pm, Everett Park, Bellevue

There will be a ceremony, a 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk fundraiser, demonstrations, information and more!

Earth Day Storytime at Barnes & Noble, Oakview – April 23, 11am

We are celebrating Earth Day 2013 this week! What can you do to help our Earth?

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus – April 25, 11:30am-2:30pm

Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us at the Fort Omaha Campus! Tour the Arboretum, win a prize at the Tree Scavenger Hunt, and view a documentary on Aldo Leopold while munching on popcorn!

Freebies

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks – April 22-26

National Park Week. Over 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees are offering free entrance.

Free Target Reusable Bag – April 21, beginning at 10am, while supplies last

In honor of Earth Day, Target will give away 1.5 million reusable bags that includes over $40.00 in savings.

Free Caribou Coffee – April 22

On Earth Day, April 22nd, Caribou Coffee will again be providing a free coffee to all customers who bring in a reusable mug or tumbler. Plus, Caribou Coffee will plant one fruit tree for each new Facebook Like that the Company receives during the month of April 2013.

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It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. If you know of a Family Event happening to celebrate Earth Day, please leave a comment below or contact us to be added!

Have a wonderful Earth Day celebration!

St. Patrick’s Day Family-Friendly Events in Omaha 2013

March 8, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and there are many events to help you celebrate in Omaha! Be sure to also visit Spring Break in Omaha and the Omaha Event Calendar for more ideas to plan your fun!

Be sure to enter the giveaway to win Four Passes to Nature Connects LEGO Exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens!

Great Green Gnome Hunt – March 9-23

at Arbor Day Tree Farm Adventure in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Find all 12 forest gnomes climbing trees and hiding in the underbrush. With clues and a map, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low. Included with regular admission; suitable for all ages and abilities.

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – March 12, 11-11:30am

Dress in green and join us for a lucky ‘ol storytime event. We’ll read stories, share St. Patrick’s Day riddles, and create a shamrock craft. Plus, help us find the hidden pot of gold in our store!

It’s My Lucky Day Party at A.V. Sorensen Community Center – March 14, 10:30am

Ages 5 and under — FREE. Calling all children! We need your help. It seems our lucky friend has hidden shamrocks in our building. Can you help us find them? After the search we will celebrate our findings with treats and other St. Patrick’s Day fun.

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime at Barnes and Noble Stores, Oakview – March 14, 11am

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the color, so don your green attire, and join us for some limericks and leprechaun stories!

St. Paddy’s Family Night at Florence Community Center – March 15, 6-8pm

Wear your green and enjoy a fun night of family crafts, games, the bounce house and refreshments! Cost: $5 per family. Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 13th.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 16, 10am – 12:30pm

The AOH Omaha St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 15th & Howard Streets, goes east on Harney to 11th Street, south to Howard Street, and west to 14th Street.

St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Program at Willa Cather Branch – March 16, 2-3pm

Join Willa Cather staff as we read a book about St. Patrick’s Day and leprechauns, create a hilarious green-themed Mad Lib, and make a craft the green way using recycled materials. Green refreshments will be provided! Registration is encouraged to guarantee a spot, but not required. Intended for children ages 5-11.

St. Pat’s Craft Day at Florence Branch – March 16, 2-4pm

Pretend to be Irish! Join us for crafts, food and games.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft for Kids at A. V. Sorensen Branch – March 16, 4-5pm

Have fun at the Library creating a St. Patrick’s Day craft!

St Patrick’s Day Storytime at Barnes & Noble, Crossroads Mall – March 17, 2:00pm

Join us in celebrating St Patrick’s Day! We’ll be doing great St Patrick’s Day theme crafts, reading books, and enjoying sugar cookies! Don’t forget to wear some green!

As always, it is a good idea to verify with the location before visiting.

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10 Fun & Free Cabin Fever Relievers in Omaha

February 1, 2013

I am very excited to be guest posting at ParentSavvy, a wonderful resource of parenting and health information for local parents!

Got cabin fever? Staying active and finding fun activities to do with your family can be a bit more challenging in the winter. Fortunately, Omaha is a wonderful place to live and visit and is full of family-friendly activities and events, including many that are free!

Head on over to check out 10 Fun and Free Cabin Fever Relievers in Omaha!

How do you stay active with your kids in the winter?

5 Excellent Reasons to Visit the Omaha Zoo in the Winter

January 16, 2013

We love to visit the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in the Winter. Although wonderful to visit at all times of the year, visiting during the Winter offers a different experience than other times of the year.

5 Excellent Reasons to Visit the Omaha Zoo in the Winter:

Amazing Indoor Exhibits

Most of the Omaha Zoo’s major attractions are housed indoors, and are fairly close to one another. Enjoy the balmy Desert Dome, Lied Jungle, and Butterfly Pavilion. Stroll through the impressive Kingdoms of the Night. Watch the gorillas play in Gorilla Valley. Walk through the newly renovated Aquarium. For a moment, you might just forget it is winter outside.

Less crowds

The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium brought in record crowds last year, which will only continue to increase as more and more people come to visit the best zoo in the country! In the Winter, there are many times we are the only visitors in an entire building. The little ones can get up close to the windows and see all of the animals easily. Additionally, with fewer crowds, it seems that the animals are actually more active.

IMAX Theater

With a zoo membership, the IMAX Theater is free! Choose from 3 shows daily.

Peacefulness

With less crowds, there is less noise, less activity around you. There is a wonderful sense of peacefulness, the sense you get when being out in nature. The last time we visited, we walked through the entire Kingdoms of the Night exhibit by ourselves, not another person in sight. We could clearly hear all of the wonderful sounds of the animals while walking through the swamp – it almost felt like we were really there.

Baby Animals

Five African lions cubs (pictured above), two males and three females, were born on December 29, 2012. With smaller crowds, we were able to stay and watch the 2-week-old cubs up close, and observe one being fed from a bottle. This is reason enough to visit this Winter!

Looking for more Winter fun? Enjoy 80+ Things to Do in Omaha this Winter (Many Free!)! New to the Zoo? Be sure to read Helpful Tips for Visiting!

What do you love about visiting the Omaha Zoo in the Winter? Please share in the comments below!

80+ Family-Friendly Things to Do in Omaha this Winter (Many Free!)

December 8, 2012

Looking for year-round fun? Be sure to visit the Ultimate Guide of Things to Do with Kids in Omaha!

Are you looking for ideas for Fun Wintertime Activities in Omaha? Enjoy these 80+ Family-Friendly Activities and Events in Omaha this Winter!

**Scroll down to see other Fun Activities in Omaha including Entertainment Centers, Indoor Playgrounds and Bounce Houses, Ice Skating Rinks, Bowling Centers, Indoor Swimming Pools, plus more!

Free and Inexpensive Activities

Art, Museums, Historical Places

Joslyn Art Museum – Free general admission every Saturday morning, 10am-noon
First Friday Old Market – First Friday of each month, 6-9pm
Holy Family Shrine

Especially for Kids

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops – First Saturday of every month between 9am-12pm
Jr. Adventure Club at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10:30am-11:15am, January 5th-May 9th
Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics – Every other Saturday at 10am
Muddy Buddies at Hummel Nature Center – Thursdays, 1pm-2pm, beginning January 3rd
Nature Nook at Hummel Nature Center – Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-10:45am, January 2nd-May 9th
Rec’s Kids Clubhouse
Saturday Surprise at Joslyn Art Museum – Every other Saturday from 10am–noon
Shadow Lake Towne Center Kids Club -Second Thursday of each month at 10:30am
Westroads Kids Club – Frst Wednesday of every month at 10:00am

Indoor Activities

Family Skate Nights at Motto McLean Ice Arena
Omaha Community Centers offer special events and open gym time with your little ones for as little as $1/adult.
Indoor Children’s Play Areas can be found at Mall of the Bluffs, Oak View Mall, and Westroads Mall
Visit huge exhibits of ‘stuffed’ animals at Scheels, Bass Pro Shop, or Cabela’s!

Movies

Free Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema with ticket – January 26-February 24: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am
$2 Movies at Marcus Theatres – February 2-March 17: Saturdays, 10am, Sundays, 11am

Storytimes

The Bookworm Storytime for Preschoolers
Pottery Barn Kids Storytimes
Barnes and Noble Preschool Storytimes
Public Libraries: Omaha, Bellevue, Gretna, LaVista, Sump Memorial Library in Papillion, Baright Public Library in Ralston

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More Fun Omaha Activities

Entertainment Centers

Ice Skating

Indoor Playgrounds & Bounce Houses

Museums and Planetariums

Nature Centers and Zoos

Sports & Recreation

Bowling at Chops Bowl, ICC Bowlatorium, Kelley’s Hilltop Lanes, Leopard Lanes, Maplewood Lanes, Mockingbird Lanes, Papio Bowl, Scorz, Sempeck’s, West Lanes, Western Bowl,Wildcat Lanes
Mt. Crescent Ski Area
Skating at SkateDaze and Skate City, Bellevue

Swimming

I hope you enjoy all that Omaha has to offer this winter! Do you have a favorite activity to add? Please share in the comments below and I will add it to the list!