Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
Visual splendor, a charming story, and brilliant classical dancing – it’s no wonder the world’s favorite holiday ballet is a family tradition! New this season, delightful enhancements to costumes and scenery in the realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy couldn't be sweeter! Follow the adventures of Clara and all of your favorite characters as the amazing artists of American Midwest Ballet bring this beloved story to life.
Whether you’re hunting for a deal or clearing out the garage, Quasar Bazaar is your local outdoor market with an easy setup, affordable spaces, and a genuinely good crowd.
Join for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: 5k 10k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run Kids Dash 1 Mile
Shop 50+ curated small shops from around Nebraska. Enjoy delicious food, Dante Omaha pizza + salads, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, Retro Roast Coffee Camper and adult bevs, too! Santa Claus will be available Saturday from 9am-5pm and the pictures will be on A Local Collective's Facebook page for you to download and share. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.
Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required.
Spark Studio is a hands-on STEAM program for kids where creativity meets technology. Through fun challenges and interactive projects, participants build, design, and explore while developing problem-solving skills and confidence as makers. This is a free event for kids ages 7-12. Registration is required
How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Storybook B-I-N-G-O! Registration is required.
Join Luba Carlson from Kalina Art Studio to create art using watercolors. This three-hour class will guide you through basic watercolor techniques, and you will leave with a finished piece you are proud of! This is a free event for adults (19+). Registration is required
Monsters are storming Camp Half-Blood, and Riptide, Percy Jackson’s sword, has vanished! Percy needs brave demigods to solve puzzles themed around the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and help him save camp before it’s too late. Do you have what it takes to protect Camp Half-Blood? This is a free event for teens ages 13-18. Registration is required.
Learn how animals survive and thrive during Nebraska’s cold winter months in this engaging and educational program with our partners from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Participants will be introduced to the concept of basic animal adaptations and explore how Nebraska’s native wildlife use physical traits and behaviors to withstand harsh winter conditions. Perfect for curious learners, this program builds an understanding of local wildlife while encouraging appreciation for the natural world. This is a free event for kids ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Monsters are storming Camp Half-Blood, and Riptide, Percy Jackson’s sword, has vanished! Percy needs brave demigods to solve puzzles themed around the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and help him save camp before it’s too late. Do you have what it takes to protect Camp Half-Blood? This is a free event for teens ages 13-18. Registration is required.
Calling all manga fans! Hang out, read, chat, and geek out over your favorite manga while making fun, manga-inspired crafts. Join for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new! This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.
The Creepy Carrots have trapped Jasper Rabbit in a box of candy! Can you solve the puzzles and clues quick enough to save Jasper Rabbit from the Creepy Carrots? Or will he eat all the candy before we can get to him? This escape room is based on the best-selling picture book “Creepy Carrots” by Aaron Reynolds. There will be two escape rooms: one at 2-2:30 p.m. and one at 3-3:30 p.m. for participants ages 6-10. Try to escape this fall!
How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Test your knowledge with a fun game of Storybook B-I-N-G-O! Registration is required.
Get ready to see your hard work pay off in the second part of STEAM Teens: Zen Gardens! In the second half of this two part series, we will be printing the objects you designed in Tinkercad. The first session was all about design, and this session is all about execution. In this class we’ll walk the teens through importing their designs, slicing, and starting a custom 3D print. This is a free event for teens. Please note: this is the second in a two part program series! Registration is required
Look up and let your imagination soar! Inside a mobile planetarium, kids will journey through space to discover stars, planets, and galaxies, and learn how ancient stories shaped the constellations we see today. While you wait for your show to begin or to continue the fun after, themed crafts will allow young astronauts to further explore constellations. Registration is required
Never used a sewing machine? Always wanted to try it? We have the class for you! Introduction to Machine Sewing at OPL is a two hour hands-on class to learn the basics of sewing and create a simple project. Each class will go over the parts of the machine, threading a machine, sewing basic lines, and creating a take home project. This session we’re getting into the fall spirit and making quilted soup bowl cozies! This is a free event for adults 19+ and teens 13+. All materials will be provided. Registration is required
Join for the Annual Omaha Turkey Trot! Enjoy LaMars Donuts at the end, Run for a Cuase (Make-a-Wish)
Stand-up comics from the Midwest (and beyond) are bound to leave you laughing like you never have before in this hour-long comedy showcase.
Millard South Fall Craft Fair
Join for our 32nd Annual Christmas Walk event! Downtown businesses will be hosting specials, promotions, and giving out treats all day long! There will be a petting zoo, horse drawn carriages, and a tree lighting ceremony. Write a letter to Santa and then later get a picture with the jolly old fellow.
Spark Studio is a hands-on STEAM program for kids where creativity meets technology. Through fun challenges and interactive projects, participants build, design, and explore while developing problem-solving skills and confidence as makers. This is a free event for kids ages 7-12. Registration is required
Calling all manga fans! Hang out, read, chat, and geek out over your favorite manga while making fun, manga-inspired crafts. Join for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new! This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.
Join for an evening of beards, live music, food, and plenty of beer at Five-0-Five! Come compete or just grab a drink, enjoy the music, and see who takes home this year's beard bragging rights!
Live Improv Happening Now! Long form improv from Omaha's best improvisors.
Join over 75 local businesses in celebrating the holiday season! Shopping, Music, Activities, Santa
Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required.
A nostalgic Holiday favorite for all ages! The beloved classic animated television special comes to life on stage as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover what Christmas is all about. Experience estimated at 45 minutes.
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius – and marvel at a towering 10-foot Bumble alongside lifelike Toys from the Island of Misfit Toys. One of The Rose’s most popular shows returns in a magical new staging to celebrate the misfit in all of us.
Celebrate the holiday season at their Kickoff to Christmas event! The Arbor Day Farm Trolley will depart from Lied Lodge shortly after 5 p.m. with a ceremonial tree lighting at Arbor Lodge Mansion at 5:30pm followed by shopping at Apple House Market, and back to Lied Lodge for live music in the lobby. Drinks, dinner, and dessert (cost associated) at Timbers and Library Lounge.
Join the Twin Rivers YMCA for a festive morning of pancakes, holiday fun, and a special visit from Santa! Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious breakfast, make merry memories, and kick off the holiday season together. $6 PER PLATE. This event is open to the community, so no registration is needed.
The first LAC “A Very Merry Market!”. This holiday event will be filled with over 150 vendors offering festive ornaments, gift wrap, stocking stuffers, holiday treats, cozy winter flavors and scents, cozy scarves, or holiday home decor. We will also feature a Santa’s workshop with cookies for the kids and a raffle!
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.
Artisan Showcase: Shop from over 150 curated artists, makers, and entrepreneurs in a fun and inspiring environment that champions community, creativity, and craftsmanship.
This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.
Amahl and the Night Visitors is a one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti about a young, disabled shepherd boy named Amahl who lives in poverty with his mother. After seeing a magnificent star, they are visited by three kings (the Magi) seeking shelter on their journey to bring gifts to a newborn child.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures.
This holiday season, Light the Table is more than a moms’ night out, it’s a movement of love and community. We’re coming together to fill tables, fuel hearts, and help Omaha families thrive. 50% of your ticket sale and 100% of raffle proceeds will directly support Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center, a local organization providing affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care for all children, regardless of economic or social status.
Join for a festive morning of delicious brunch, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City!
Join on the 3rd Saturday of each month as our quick-witted performers play a variety of improv games, each with a musical twist. They'll take your wildest suggestions and transform them into hilarious, one-of-a-kind songs right before your eyes. Whether it's a rap about a clumsy superhero or a love ballad for a talking dog, each moment is as unpredictable as it is uproarious.
Disclaimer: Please always confirm event details and times with the actual host of the event. This calendar is produced far in advance from a variety or sources; event details may change and listings are subject to possible errors.
Products and services listed on this site should not imply endorsement by Family Fun in Omaha. All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Family Fun in Omaha strives for accuracy, completeness, suitability, and validity of the information on this site, but they will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.