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  • Stitch Slime

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    Aloha  from Experiment 626!! Get ready to mix up some Hawaiian blue slime with mix-ins and a stitch charm!! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve while supplies last!

    Free

  • Snapology

    Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join OPL as we engage in digital storytelling through exciting STEM and coding activities with our new community partner Snapology! While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks and technology, they are learning new skills and having fun! This is a free event for kids 6-12.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • La Vista Last Day of School Celebration

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Join at the La Vista Community Center for our Last Day of School Celebration. They’ll be serving up delicious root beer floats to help you celebrate the start of summer in style. It's the perfect way to unwind, have fun, and make the most of the first day of your summer break. Don’t miss out on this sweet treat!

    Free

  • Whatever’s Clever – Family Friendly Improv

    Blackstone Theater 3624 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 4th Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!

    $10

  • Annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k

    Stinson Park 2285 S. 67th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

  • Conservation Connections: Scavenger Hunt

    Elmwood Park 802 South 60th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join Conservation Nebraska in celebrating National Scavenger Hunt Day at Elmwood Park with a free, nature-based scavenger hunt for all ages on Saturday, May 24th from 11:00 AM to Noon! Look for our feather flag and make sure to arrive early! The first 3 people to complete their scavenger hunts will receive a special prize and there will be treats for everyone who participates.

    Free

  • Live Animal Program at Mahoney State Park

    Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

    Park Naturalists will teach visitors about Nebraska reptiles and amphibians with live animal ambassadors. This program is free. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Kids Club at Heartwood Park

    Kids Club at Heartwood Park
    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    Every Other Saturday morning is reserved for FUN, FUN, FUN. Activities for kids 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop offs, please.
    This Week’s Activity: Join us for a Butterfly Party at Heartwood Park! We’ll be creating butterfly-themed activities for all kids, including face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon wands to take home.

    Free

  • Wonderful Worms

    Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United States

    Help us celebrate slippery, slimy, wonderful worms! This special storytime will feature books and songs all about wiggly worms. At the conclusion of storytime, stay and observe real worms! If real worms make you squirm, don’t worry, worm themed crafts will be available. All supplies included. While supplies last. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 4th Annual Midtown Crossing Spring Cocktail Party

    Midtown Crossing 32nd and Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Enjoy a sip of spring at the 4th Annual Spring Cocktail Party! Each participating establishment is offering a signature spring cocktail sure to delight your tastebuds. Visit as many neighborhood establishments (all within walking distance of each other!) as you like, in any order you like, and cast your vote for the best cocktail in midtown! Food pairing and full menus also available.

  • Memorial Day in Ashland

    Historic Downtown Ashland Ashland, NE

    A parade and fireworks in Ashland.  Honoring our great service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Fireworks Sunday May 25th at 9:00 pm, Memorial Day Parade Monday May 26th at 10:00 am

  • SumTur Memorial Day Concert

    Sumtur Amphitheater 11691 South 108th Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    Memorial Day Concert Dave Bray USA

    Free

  • Sofia’s Play Garden at Lauritzen Opens

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    This brand-new garden is designed to spark imagination, discovery, and joy for visitors of all ages and abilities. Spanning an amazing acre, it offers an inclusive, sensory-friendly environment where children and families can learn, play, and connect with nature in meaningful ways. From larger-than-life birdhouses to sculptures that "sing" and from a plant petting zoo to a meditative labyrinth, this beautifully designed garden is a celebration of curiosity and connection!

  • Memorial Day Patriotic Sensory Bin

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    Red White and AWESOME!! Join us for 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.

    Free

  • Memorial Day Ceremony by Benson American Legion

    Join the Benson American Legion Family Post #112 for their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The keynote speaker will be Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Nebraska Adjutant, Chris Casey. The ceremony will take place in the veterans section at the top of the hill near the obelisk monument. 

  • Toddler Tuesday: Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios

    Fat Brain Toys 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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 @kindermusikomaha!

    Free

  • Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden

    Dundee Community Garden 4902 Underwood Avenue, Omaha, NE

    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!

    Free

  • Watercolor Flowers Workshop with Hot Shops

    Lewis and Clark Landing 345 Riverfront Dr., Omaha, NE, United States

    While observing and painting you will learn basic water techniques such as: controlling water (wet on wet, wet on dry), blending, and how to paint from observation. Overall, visitors will have fun, unwind, and enjoy the flowers. All levels welcome, supplies are limited. Visit the Arrival Plaza at Lewis and Clark Landing for this event.

    Free

  • Spark Your Story

    Spark Your Story
    Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.

    Free

  • Community Fishing Night: Omaha

    Fontenelle Park 4407 Fontenelle Blvd, Omaha, NE

    Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn.

    Free

  • Late Nights at the Zoo (21+)

    Late Nights at the Zoo (21+)
    Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    After hours at the Zoo, it’s a different kind of crowd. Sips, bites and wild sights select Thursday nights all summer long. 21+ only.

    $22 – $30

  • DIY Trucker Hat Bar

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    Hats off to a fun afternoon of getting creative!! Customize your very own trucker hat with patches and fabric markers!! Fashion Designers of all ages are welcome! $10 per participant upon arrival of the event! Supplies are limited, we recommend coming early to secure a spot

    $10

  • Foodie Forest Fridays

    Foodie Forest Fridays
    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States
    Fontenelle Forest is partnering up with local food trucks to serve up delicious food truck eats on select Fridays from 12pm – 6pm outside the Nature Center
    May 30: Coffee & Ice Cream Trunk
    June 6: Family Traditions BBQ
    June 13: The Churro Spot
    JULY 11: Frios Gourmet Pops
    JULY 18: Rutabagas Comfort Food
    July 25: The Papillion Taco Guy
    August 29: Big O Sno

  • La Vista Last Friday Night Markets

    Omaha Night Markets
    Nebraska Brewing Company 6950 S 108th St, La Vista, NE

    Brews, Beats, and Brats. Food Trucks, Live Music, and Local Vendors. Last Friday Night of the Month. May30, Jun 27, Jul 25, & Aug 29.
    Free entry and parking to our outdoor night market including a rotating series of live music, local vendors and food trucks provided by EZ Food Trucks. This event occurs once a month, on the last Friday of the month May through August from 6:00-10:00pm. Located at Nebraska Brewing Company with an outdoor bar in addition to the indoor pub special for this occasion. Come join the fun!

  • Night Market at Turner Park

    Night Market at Turner Park
    Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    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 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!

    Free

  • Stories After Dark: You’ve Got Mail

    Genealogy & Local History Room 3020 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE

    Join OPL for a fun and loose storytelling event for adults! Do you have a story about letters? Have you ever sent, received, or found a letter that held special meaning to you or revealed a secret? If you could send a letter to anyone, living or dead, who would it be? What would it say? Prepare a 5-8 minute story related to the theme and come share with the crowd. All participants will be awarded a superlative trophy!

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Herp Hike!

    Join Nebraska Game and Parks for a one-of-a-kind guided hike as we search for the secretive and often misunderstood reptiles and amphibians that share our Nebraska landscapes. From sunbathing snakes to chorus frogs calling from the wetlands, we’ll uncover the hidden lives of these unique creatures!

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Touch-a-Truck at NFM

    Nebraska Furniture Mart 700 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Beep Beep! Join for Touch-A-Truck where kids will have the opportunity to climb aboard, honk horns, and meet the friendly professionals who operate these amazing machines. In addition to the vehicles, there will be face painting, balloon animals, interactive activities, food trucks, and more. They will also be implementing a "No Horn Hour" from 11am-12pm for children with auditory sensitivities. No horns or sirens will be used during this time.

    Free

  • Insect Adventure at Wildlife Safari Park

    Insect Adventure at Wildlife Safari Park
    Wildlife Safari Park 16406 292 Street, Ashland, NE, United States

    Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

  • Forever Young Film Series: The Lego Movie

    Forever Young Film Series
    Film Streams Dundee Theater 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

    The first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO movie follows Emmet an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person (the MasterBuilder) and the key to saving his LEGO world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers -- including an old mystic (voiced by Morgan Freeman) and LEGO Batman (voiced by Will Arnett) -- on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the universe together -- a journey for which Emmett is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

    $5

  • Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at Baright Library

    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    A summer reading celebration. They'll have an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, a balloon artist, henna tattoos, a visit by the Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion, cake & other treats.

    Free

  • Summer Melodramas at Mahoney

    Summer Melodramas At Mahoney

    Popcorn Productions, LLC and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer: “Peril of the Storm,” “Baron’s Revenge” and “Troll of Trafalgar.” Performances take place at the Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre inside the park.

    $10

  • Yoga in the Park at Turner Park

    Yoga in the Park at Turner Park

    Yoga in the Park offers a weekly outdoor yoga session, sponsored by Methodist Health System and led by certified yoga instructors from Genesis Health Clubs. Yoga styles and instructors will vary from week-to-week. All skill levels welcome, including beginners! Sundays, May 25-July 27

    Free

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