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  • OPL Summer Reading Program: Color Our World

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    Omaha, NE Omaha, NE

    Receive two free books when you register! Complete any combination of 10 activities or reading/listening hours to receive a(n): Sticky hand or Smencil, Voucher for a book from the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale, Omaha Storm Chasers ticket voucher (for an 8/13 or 8/17 game), and a Chance to win additional prizes
    Pick up a Summer Reading Program Babies & Toddlers, Kids or Teens tracker at any branch to mark your progress. Color a section of the pathway each time you complete an activity or 1 hour of reading/listening (sections are subdivided into 20-minute increments). Bring your completed tracker to the help desk at any OPL location to receive your prize.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Marcus Summer Kids Dream Series: Kung Fu Panda 4

    Marcus Theaters Marcus Theaters, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join between June 8 and July 31, 2025, to view your favorite family films for only $3 (+tax)! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® or Movie Tavern® location!
    Don't miss your chance to purchase a Kids Dream Passport, which entitles the passport holder to see all 8 movies in the series for just $12!

  • 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.

  • Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels

    Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Step into your favorite Saturday-morning cartoons and explore the remarkable world of storytelling through animation. Our much-anticipated summer exhibition, The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels, invites visitors of all ages to leap into the fascinating realm of the cartoon genre. This unique exhibit provides a rare glimpse into the magic behind some of the most beloved animated films and characters, and offers a comprehensive exploration of the art, science, technology and history of animation.

  • Pancake Pig Visits Storytime

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

    Pancake Pig will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

    Free

  • 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

  • Bennington Summer Movie Mondays: If

    Bennington Public Library 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, United States

    Summer Movie Mondays at Bennington Library

    Free

  • Time Travel Escape Room

    Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Oh no! We're stuck in the past! Or is this the future? Work together to find hidden relics from each era and fix the T.I.M.E machine before that hungry dinosaur eats you for dinner. Do you have what it takes? Registration is required 

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Bennington Library Teen Retreat: Decorate Donuts

    Bennington Public Library 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, United States

    Bennington Library Teen Retreat weekly activities on Mondays for Tweens & Teens Ages 11-18

    Free

  • B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series: Sing 2

    B&B Theatres Omaha Oakview Plaza 14 3555 South 140th Plaza, Omaha, NE

    The B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series operates during the summer months when school is not in session and is designed to give families an affordable morning option that is great for the whole family. General showtimes will be at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Tickets are $5 OR $3 for Backstage Pass Members! Not a member? It's FREE to join!

    $3 – $5

  • Pancake Pig Visits Storytime

    Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    Pancake Pig will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

    Free

  • Fun in the Park with Gretna Library

    Fun in the Park with Gretna Library
    Peterson Park 301 W Angus St, Gretna, NE
    Enjoy a different activity or craft each week under the big picnic shelter. Drop in anytime. Recommended for Grades PreK and up.
    June 3 – DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Game
    June 10 – Spoon Catapults
    June 17 – DIY Balloon Tennis
    June 24 – Sports Zipper Pulls
    July 1 – BINGO (prizes!)
    July 8 – Marble Maze
    July 15 – DIY I Spy Game
    July 22 – Rainbow Spinners
    Free

  • Toddler Tuesday: Gifford Farm!

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

    Giddyup! Let's learn about life on the farm! Our friends from Gifford Farm will be here to teach kids all about how farms work and what it's like to be a farmer. Plus, they're bringing a goat, a lamb, a duck, and a rabbit!

    Free

  • Interactive Movie: Inside Out 2

    W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

    Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching the Inside Out 2! It will be an interactive experience with activities during the movie. Families may bring blankets, pillows, and food with the expectation that each family will clean up their mess. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Durham $5 after 5 Tuesdays

    Durham $5 after 5 Tuesdays
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    "$5 after 5" is back, giving guests an opportunity to visit the museum after 5PM on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. From June 3-August 26, admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5PM on Tuesdays.

    $5

  • Summer Melodramas at Mahoney

    Summer Melodramas At Mahoney
    Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

    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

  • Pottawattamie County Fair 2025

    Pottawattamie County Fair 301 West Lincoln St., Avoca, IA

    The county fair was established in 1896 and is located in Avoca. Dates this year are July 16-21, 2025

  • Stomp, Chomp, & ROAR!

    Bayliss Park 6th Street and 1st Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    Join for a prehistoric pep rally all about life millions of years ago! From dinosaur skin all the way to extinction, this is an experience you won't want to miss! This is an interactive show most appropriate for families with kids in grades K-6. In the event of inclement weather this program will be moved to the CB Library.

    Free

  • Pancake Pig Visits Storytime

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

    Pancake Pig will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

    Free

  • Fontenelle’s Raptor Rescue at Baright Library

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

    It's a bird, it's a plane ... no, it's Fontenelle Forest's Raptor Rescue! Join us for a high-flying storytime featuring guests from the rescue.

    Free

  • Summer Drop-In: Solar Roaches

    Do Space in Abrahams Library 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE

    Let the sun power your creepy crawly creation! Build your own solar-powered robo-roach and watch it scurry when the light hits. Registration is required for this event.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Grossology with Henry Doorly Zoo

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

    Poop, vomit, slime, and even more amazing disgusting topics will be explored as we learn about some of the grossest (and coolest) animal traits. Join OPL and educators from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to learn about mammal digestion and discover why scientists use poop to track animal migration patterns.

    Free

  • Community Fishing Night: Papillion

    Prairie Queen Lake Cornhusker Rd, La Vista, NE

    Join for Community Fishing Night at Prairie Queen Lake! All participants ages 16 and older need a fishing license. A valid state park entry permit is also required for events at state park areas.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Tempo of Twilight at Lauritzen Gardens

    Tempo of Twilight at Lauritzen Gardens
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE
    Tempo of Twilight returns with a fresh new night and a new format—still the same perfect harmony of live music and nature. Join on the festival garden lawn for a rockin' outdoor concert series under the summer sky
    6/18 - The String Beans
    7/2 - The Radio Eclectic
    7/16 - North Omaha Music & Arts Ensemble
    8/13 - Women of Rock
    9/3 - Marcos Eduardo's Latino Music Explosion
    $3 – $15

  • 2025 Live at Telegraph

    Telegraph Summer Concert Series
    The Mill Telegraph 330 S 21st St, Lincoln, NE
    Free live music on the patio every week.  Ice-cold drinks and tasty eats will be available for purchase each week from The Mill.  Bring the family, bring the pets, and bring a chair!
    07.09 - The Innocence
    07.16 - Bryan Olesen - VOTA
    07.23 - Soul Dawg
    07.30 - Jericho Strays
    08.06 - Downtown Collective
    Free

  • Music in the Park: Pattie Dee Band

    Bayliss Park Summer Concert Series
    Bayliss Park 6th Street and 1st Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    PACE & Omaha Musician’s Association is excited to welcome you back to Bayliss Park this summer for some LIVE music. Wednesday nights, we have an amazing music event lined up for you. It's going to be a great evening of live music in the park, so make sure to gather your family and friends and come on down. We have a lot of other great local bands lined up for Wednesday nights at 7PM as well.

    Free

  • Fire Safety Storytime

    South Omaha Library 2808 Q Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!

    Free

  • Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.

    Free

  • Pancake Pig Visits Storytime

    Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NE

    Pancake Pig will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

    Free

  • Illustrator Visit with Chloe Burgett

    Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join children’s book illustrator, Chloe Burgett, as she shares what it's like drawing pictures for children's books. Chloe will present about her job, read her book, answer questions, and lead a draw-along activity. This is a free event event for children of all ages. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Time Travel Escape Room

    Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Oh no! We're stuck in the past! Or is this the future? Work together to find hidden relics from each era and fix the T.I.M.E machine before that hungry dinosaur eats you for dinner. Do you have what it takes? Registration is required 

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 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

  • Vibes Summer Concert Series: Hardwood Dash

    Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Get ready to soak up the sun and feel the rhythm at the Summer Vibes Concert Series, your weekly dose of live music, good vibes, and unforgettable summer nights! Join Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm for an exciting lineup of local and regional talent—featuring everything from rock and pop to funk and soul. Vibes concerts are located in the Village Pointe Amphitheater, sponsored by Children’s Nebraska.

    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

  • Classics With a Cause Series: The Incredibles

    Quasar Drive-In Theater 13427 N. 300th St, Valley, NE

    Each week, Quasar pairs up a local business with a local charitable cause, to present a “Classic” retro title for a “Free-to-the-Public ” event to raise awareness and support. This is a great way for your organization to educate and interact with an eager audience. Solicitation of free-will donations or mission-specific item donations can be part of pre-event, advertising co-op.

    Free

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