• Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    This summer, step into the magic of Disney and discover the iconic looks of some of your favorite Disney characters in an enchanting, up-close experience for all ages. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume is a showcase of nearly 70 mesmerizing ensembles spanning close to five decades of Disney film and television.

  • Dinosaurs Around the World: Passport to Pangea

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with Dinosaurs Around the World: Passport to Pangea, on view May 30 through September 7, 2026. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages.

  • Sunflower Festival at Nelson Produce Farm

    Nelson Produce Farm 10505 N 234 St, Valley, NE

    With over 450,000 sunflowers overlooking the stunning Elkhorn River bottom, our Flower Festival is a breathtaking celebration of the changing seasons and the beauty of farm life. Alongside sunflowers, guests can explore colorful zinnias and other blooms that make this time of year so special.

  • Millard Days 2026

    Andersen Park 136th and Q St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Millard Days traditions; including the carnival, parade, & beer gardens.

  • Omaha Children’s Museum: Ciao Bambini!

    Omaha Children's Museum 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Get ready to experience the heart and soul of Italy like never before at Omaha Children’s Museum through our newest cultural exhibit Ciao Bambini! This immersive, educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. Ciao Bambini! is a nationally traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis. The Children's Museum will be open on Labor Day this Year!

  • Snakes of Nebraska

    Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Have you ever heard a rattlesnake? Smelled snake musk? Felt the keeled scales of a garter snake?
    Schramm Education Center is hosting its annual “Snakes of Nebraska” event on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th! University of Nebraska-Lincoln herpetologist Dennis Ferraro and his lab will lead a live snake encounter featuring most of Nebraska’s 29 snake species. The live snake exhibits will be set up open-house style in the Schramm Education Center classroom and will be available on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 4:30 pm.

    Free with Park Entry Fee
  • Nebraska Renaissance Faire

    Elkhorn Shores 233rd & West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE

    Step back in time at the Nebraska Renaissance Faire! Join at Elkhorn Shores on August 29th and 30th, 2026, for a full weekend of legendary medieval merriment. Conveniently located for families in West Omaha, Elkhorn, and Bellevue, our outdoor summer festival brings fun & festivities for the entire family!

  • World Oddities Expo

    CHI Health Center 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE

    The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! We pride ourselves on being an all inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. We feature artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all!

  • The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

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

    Based on the 2001 novel by Ann Brashares, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants tells a tale of unbreakable friendships over a summer filled with global travel, relationships, family drama, and more.

    $5
  • Heartwood Waterpark

    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    Beat the heat at Heartwood Waterpark, where the amphitheater bowl transforms into a splash-filled playground. Massive water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, and refreshing frozen treats make this a cool escape for kids and adults alike. Bring your swimsuit, gather your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun followed by food trucks and drinks in the park.

    Free
  • Book Bedazzling

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

    Give your favorite stories some sparkle! In this creative program use colorful gems and rhinestones to decorate dazzling book covers. Add a little shimmer and personality to your books while exploring your artistic side. Feel free to bring your own book or use one of ours! All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! This is a free event for Teens 13+. Registration is encouraged.

    Free [REGISTER]
  • Film Streams on the Green: The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

    Sonny's Builders District 724 N 16th St, Omaha, NE

    Film Streams’ free outdoor movie series, Film Streams on the Green, is returning to North Downtown Omaha this summer and fall at Sonny's Builders District. On select Monday evenings July through October, moviegoers are invited to eat, drink and play movie trivia while enjoying a line-up of family favorites, cult classics and big-screen blockbusters. Each screening will begin at 7 pm.

    Free
  • Toddler Tuesday: Meet a State Trooper

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

    You've heard of Turner and Hooch. Get ready to meet Brown and Gable! The Nebraska State Trooper and his trusty K9 sidekick are coming to Fat Brain Toys to teach kids how they can keep themselves and their community safe. Plus, they'll get to check out the inside of the cruiser!

    Free
  • Monarch Missions

    Sump Memorial Library 222 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    Every Wednesday, Monarch Agents will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities, including outdoor fun, arts and crafts, science experiments, detective work, and more library fun! Please arrive at least 5 minutes early before your first mission to receive your mission log. For those in 1st - 6th grade.

    Free
  • Curiosity Crew: Leaves

    Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Curiosity Crew is back with a brand new look! Starting this month Curiosity Crew is specifically developed for kids six and under with their parent or caretaker. Each month we’ll cover a brand new science topic and complete an activity or art project associated with it. This month we’re kicking off fall by learning why leaves change colors and making nature inspired leaf prints. This is a free event for ages 2-6.

    Free [REGISTER]
  • Crafts with Cops: Colorful Jellyfish

    Sump Memorial Library 222 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area. This month's craft project: Colorful Jellyfish

    Free
  • Movies on the Green

    Movies on the Green
    The Granary Green 7401 Main St, Ralston, NE, United States
    Bring a chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie night for free! 1st Thursdays from May through September from 7 to 9 pm.
    May 7 - How to Train Your Dragon
    June 4 - Bad Guys 2
    July 2 - National Treasure
    August 6 - Jumanji (1995 version)
    September 3 - Coco
    Free
  • Classics With a Cause Series: Airplane!

    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
  • La Festa Italiana 2026

    Il Palazzo 132nd & Fort, Omaha, NE, United States

    Celebrate one of the Omaha area’s most beloved festivals this Labor Day weekend. Take home authentic Italian food, wine, beer, from the American Italian Heritage Society home, Il Palazzo on 132nd and Fort Streets. Kids 14 and Under Free with an Adult

  • Opening Weekend at Vala’s – Apple & Cider Festival

    Vala's Pumpkin Patch 12102 S. 180th Street, Gretna, NE, United States

    Be the first to ride the brand-new Apple Tree Swing, pick fresh apples, and save 50% on Labor Day weekend tickets when you buy online.

  • Ralston Days 2026

    Liberty First Credit Union Arena 7300 Q St., Ralston, NE

    Ralston Days in the parking lot of the Liberty First Credit Union Arena.  Enjoy the carnival 🎡 , food trucks 🥨, drinks 🍺, live music🎵, Inflatables, Foam party🫧, Car show🚗, Hockey Game and more! Admission is Free!

    Free
  • Pet Plushie Adoption Day

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

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]
  • Nebraska Slime

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    DIY Nebraska Slime at The Learning Express

    Free
  • Hysteria – A Tribute to Def Leppard!

    Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United States

    This rescheduled show from our Summer Concert Series will also feature: Beer garden, Local vendors, Texas Roadhouse food, Kids’ activities, including bull riding, And much more!

    Free
  • Midtown Mix: Post Service Collective (Funk)

    Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    Midtown Mix is a laid-back neighborhood gathering where music takes center stage and community comes together. Bring a lawn chair, claim a park bench, or settle in on a nearby restaurant patio and enjoy the show up close. Better yet, grab your favorite beverage to-go from a Midtown Crossing establishment and sip while you listen. Beer, wine, and champagne are permitted, making Midtown Mix the perfect way to unwind, connect, and ease into the weekend.

    Free
  • First Responders Night at Storm Chasers vs Saints

    Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE, United States

    Storm Chasers game with Fireworks after.  Join as they honor and celebrate our local first responders, featuring a patriotic jersey auction

  • Friday Night Flicks – Zootopia 2

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Friday Night Flicks is a free outdoor movie night full of fun for the entire family. The night will be filled with activities for all including lawn games, giveaways, food trucks, free popcorn, face painters, and more.

    Free
  • Botna Bend Pancake Feed

    Botna Bend Park 42926 Mahogany Road, Hancock, IA, United States

    Every spring, Botna Bend park rangers Jon Fenner and Cory Thomas and their staff tap the silver maple trees that call the park home and collect their sweet sap to make homemade maple syrup. You can taste the delicious fruits of their labor by joining us for our annual Pancake Feed! Grilled pancakes and sausage will be served with our homemade maple syrup along with coffee & orange juice from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., so don't be late! Breakfast is free, but free-will donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to fund Botna Bend Park projects and improvements.

    Free with Park Entry Fee
  • Monarch Tagging – FREE drop-in program

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Flutter over to the garden on Saturday, September 5 from 9 a.m. to noon for a monarch tagging event. Each fall, monarch butterflies set out on an extraordinary journey traveling thousands of miles to overwintering sites in Mexico. By gently capturing, tagging, and releasing these butterflies, researchers are able to track their migration, study survival rates, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face along the way. This experience is included with paid garden admission. FREE for garden members. No pre-registration is required.

  • Raptors Live! International Vulture Awareness Day

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States

    The first Saturday in September is Vulture Awareness Day! Stop into the Great Hall from 10AM-11AM to meet our very own Sundance the Turkey Vulture! Compare raptor artifacts to see just what makes vultures so special.

    Free – $15
  • Celebrate at The Platform: Labor Day

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, we celebrate Labor Day and workers' contributions to our country and world.

  • Heartwood Kids Club

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

    Saturday mornings belong to the kids. Heartwood Kids Club is a free weekly program filled with hands-on fun designed especially for children ages 4–8. Activities can include crafts, demonstrations, creative projects or interactive experiences each week brings a new surprise. Kids must be accompanied by an adult, so the whole family can enjoy a playful start to the weekend together. Happening every Saturday morning June 13th through September.

    Free
  • Florence Mill Country Market

    Florence Mill Country Market
    Florence Mill Farmers Market 9102 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Shop & Play at Florence Mill Country Market for farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handmade crafts & more in a historic mill & its surrounding field

    Free
  • Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn

    The Joslyn 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free
  • Watercolor Basics

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

    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

    Free [REGISTER]
  • Rally on the Route – 16th Street Block Party

    Omaha, NE Omaha, NE

    Join at Rally on the Route, a free block party to celebrate and support businesses in the streetcar corridor. On Saturday, Sept. 5, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., 16th Street will be fenced off between Farnam and Harney streets for food and drinks, family-friendly fun, beats by a local DJ, and performances and activities by the Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha and and more local community partners to be announced.

    Free
  • Afro Fest Omaha

    Sonny's Builders District 724 N 16th St, Omaha, NE

    Afro Fest Omaha The Festival will showcase Live Music, Dance, Arts and Crafts, and authentic African cuisine, a Children Activities area, a learning and Arts exhibition section as welt as a variety of organizations, businesses, student groups, and other Individuals From the community who are working every day to connect with others, create a vision for themselves and their community, and inspire others to join them in their efforts.

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