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The John C. Fremont Days festival is an award winning three day celebration of Fremont, held the second full weekend of July each year. This family oriented citywide festival began in 1987 and has events throughout the City of Fremont with something for everyone!
Parade, Balloon Glow, Kids Activities, Rodeo, and more!
Sunshine, sweet corn, and flavorful melons—it doesn’t get more summer than this. Join for their Homegrown Festival, a celebration of the crops we grow right here on our farm: sweet corn, watermelon, and cantaloupe. This summer favorite brings together fresh flavors, hands-on farm fun, and all the traditions you know and love.
Songs & Stories in the Park. All Ages. Meet at Southwind Park
Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Join us as we use the fun of bubbles to create your own art masterpiece! Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play! Ages: 0 - 11
Kids & Teens run Craft Fair. Bring cash to shop!
In this workshop you will create your own mini polaroid using drawing paper, a template, and a variety of other materials to fill in the blank space. There will be images available for you to trace and color in, you can cut and collage a scene or you are welcome to draw a picture all of your own! The possibilities are endless with a little inspiration and imagination. No matter how you choose to fill your mini polaroid, you will love taking home one of these adorable handmade creations. All Materials Provided. All Ages. Location: RiverFront Park at the Arrival Plaza outside of Kiewit Luminarium.
Bluey's mum and dad are letting her visit Fat Brain Toys, all the way from Australia, AGAIN! Come and take some pics and share your favorite moments from the show!
Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month you will create a robo lion. Registration is required
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
Ever wanted to create your own eco-friendly paper, plastic, or even animal-free leather? Now you can! In this immersive workshop, you’ll collaborate with living microbes—the same tiny organisms that make kombucha—to grow your own unique biomaterial at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll discover how yeast and bacteria work together to form sustainable materials that you can transform into creative, one-of-a-kind projects. Join us and explore the future of biofabrication—where science meets creativity!
Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents. Make a bug or Safari animal magnet
Beat the heat at our summer Hydrant Parties! La Vista Recreation is partnering with the Papillion Fire Department to offer Hydrant Parties at various locations across the city. Kids can cool off, run wild, enjoy popsicles, and make a splash as the hydrant sprays water high into the air for nonstop summer fun.
Compete against other teams to complete the same puzzle in the fastest amount of time. All teams will be provided with a puzzle and will have two hours to finish the challenge. The first team to complete the puzzle wins! Space is limited, and registration is required.
Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register your team of 2-4 people or as an individual looking to join another team. Registration open today online or in person by dropping by either library and speaking with a librarian. Check out Puzzle Swap happening at the same time. Bring a puzzle (or two) to leave, take a new puzzle (or two!) back home with you! No registration required.
Jeff Quinn is roaring into our library with "Jurassic Magic", a dinosaur-themed Summer Reading Program magic show that's fun for all ages
Calling all aspiring artists and Bob Ross fans! Join Omaha Public Library and a Certified Ross Instructor to enjoy the joy of painting by learning to create a desert scene in Ross’s classic style. Come along to experience some ‘happy accidents’ and create your own artwork. All supplies provided. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required
Step back in time and build your own prehistoric world! Create a dinosaur terrarium with the perfect mini habitat for a dino friend. Bring your imagination and get ready for a roaring good time! This is a free event for kids ages 5 and older. Registration is required
Known for their smooth vocals, big grooves, and undeniable stage presence, Enjoli & Timeless are bringing only the best summer vibes to Music at Miller Park. Classic soul and modern R&B flair mix into heartfelt slow jams, dance ready hits, and plenty of moments that get the whole crowd singing along. Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing them for the first time, Enjoli & Timeless bring the warmth, the joy, and the hometown pride.
Bring the whole crew—family, friends, and neighbors—and settle in for a cozy night of laughter, fresh air, and community fun. Firepits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE to the public!
Come enjoy a summer movie under the stars at Flix at the Chef—free outdoor movie nights that Relevant puts on for our city behind Dairy Chef in Elkhorn. Bring your blankets, chairs, family and friends and enjoy the movie “Zootopia 2” on Saturday, on July 11. Free popcorn and water will be provided. Food, drinks, and ice cream will be for sale at Dairy Chef as well. All movies begin at dusk.
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