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Romp! Stomp! and ROAR!!! Let's celebrate the release of the New Jurassic World movie! Explore the prehistoric textures of our DIY Dino Sensory Bins as we time travel back to the land of colossal creatures!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last! We recommend coming as early as 11 AM (open) to reserve your spot!
Cook up some fun using the power of the sun! Use simple materials to build a solar oven, then try making melty s’mores or warming up your favorite treat.
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
In this workshop you will learn how to design and decorate do-it-yourself stickers. Use markers to experiment with layering light and dark color combinations to add details to your sticker designs. You will have so much fun making stickers in the sun that you will want to share your new DIY sticker hack with others!
In July, they will learn about insects.
Join for 30 minutes of singing and musical fun with Lori Lynn from Overall Buddies! This program is most appropriate for kids ages 5 and younger and an adult companion. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move to Library Meeting Room A.
It's Shark Week!!🦈Join in celebration of Shark Week with a Sensory Bottle sure to please any shark enthusiast!!🌊 Then gather around for a story all about sharks!! This is a FREE, all ages activity! First come, first serve, while supplies last! We recommend coming as early as 10 AM (open) to reserve your spot!
Summer Movie Mondays at Bennington Library
Happy Hunger Games! Come try your luck at survival skills and activities themed around the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and see if you have what it takes to win the Hunger Games in this interactive program for teens ages 12-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required
Bennington Library Teen Retreat weekly activities on Mondays for Tweens & Teens Ages 11-18
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!
Cool off with a big splash of Fat Brain fun! There will be wading pools, all kinds of water toys to try, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and more. It's a perfect addition to a fun-filled summer! Bring your lawn chair!
Calling all witches and wizards! Think you have what it takes to participate in this Wizarding Adventure? Come solve puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling "Harry Potter" book series. There will be three escape rooms, at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for participants ages 8-12. Try to escape over summer break! Registration is required
Ready, aim… launch! In this hands-on Make It session, students will build their own mini catapults using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a few simple materials. Along the way, they'll explore basic principles of physics like tension, force, and trajectory—then put their creations to the test in friendly launch challenges. This playful project is great for curious minds who love to build, experiment, and see how far they can fling! Registration is required for this event.
Join for Community Fishing Night at Halleck 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.
Join us for this 30 minute interactive sing and dance along show with Mister K's Clubhouse. Best suited for children 1-7.
Join for an amazingly fun show designed to inspire children of all ages to love science! There will be chemical reactions, fire, and more! In the event of inclement weather this program will be moved to the CB Library.
Bennington Library Community Partners
Just how do instruments make sound? In this storytime with the Omaha Symphony’s education team, we’ll explore pitch and vibration in this interactive program centered around Mary and her Little Lamb (and Llama!). Designed for students ages 3-7, all ages are welcome in this musical adventure.
Join OPL for a musical storytime with guests from the Omaha Conservatory of Music. This storytime will include a special musical story, songs with movement, and an instrument petting zoo, where participants can try out a violin, cello, glockenspiel, stirring xylophone, lollipop drum, and a shaker instrument.
Unleash your creativity and get ready to customize your own adorable Calico Critter Keychain! Choose your favorite critter and dazzle it up with a funky bead strand! Perfect for hanging on your purse or backpack, this cutie-pie will be your stylish sidekick everywhere you go! Join for this fun-filled event for just $10 upon arrival. Open to all ages, so bring your friends and family and let the critter crafting begin!
Bubbles, Bubbles, and more Bubbles! The Omaha Children's museum joins us for a special presentation of their "Amazing Bubble Show!"
Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show. This is a free event for all ages.
Get ready for some fun and friendly competition on the second Wednesday of the summer months. They will be traveling to a new location within La Vista each month. Two quizmaster hosts will keep the questions coming as teams of up to six battle it out for prizes and bragging rights. No phones are allowed to find clues or search for answers to the questions. Food truck will be on site.
Join OPL at the Gene Leahy Mall for storytime! Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we'll be there! They will be under the big white pavilion.
Join OPL for a special storytime featuring the book Harry and Hot Lava by Chris Robertson! At the conclusion of storytime, children will be timed as they jump and hop their way through an obstacle course using various surfaces. Go as fast as you can, but don’t fall in because…the Floor is Lava! This is a free event for children 4+.
Join OPL as we welcome staff from Papio Natural Resources District. They will teach us all about turtles! Did you know Nebraska is home to 9 species of turtles? With the help of a few animal educators, we will learn all about what makes a turtle, a turtle!
Join Omaha Street Percussion for a workshop designed to give young patrons an opportunity to drum, while at the same time learn the importance of teamwork. Participants will be challenged to multi-task by using skills such as counting, listening, and watching for instruction and guidance in order to accomplish the ultimate goal, which is to perform as a whole group! Registration is required
Cool off this summer at the Summer Splash (formerly Hydrant Party). This La Vista summer tradition brings community members together to enjoy some outdoor fun with water. Local firefighters will be there to provide a giant sprinkler. Water toys and squirt guns are available for attendees to use and enjoy.
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.
Join for the ultimate summer soirée at John C Fremont City Park! Concert in the Park is an outdoor concert series that will elevate your Thursday nights in June. Bring the whole family for a night of fun, starting with exciting kids' activities at 6:30 pm, followed by the sweet sounds of live music from 7 to 9 pm.
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.
Heartland Pride Parade: Saturday July 12, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
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!
A Clucking Good Time at the Totally RAD Chicken Show 2025: Parade, National Cluck-Off, Best Chicken Legs, Cement Chicken Auction, 5k Chicken Run
Come and get messy at the library! We will have fun stations set up outside the library where you can explore and get dirty. Washing station available. Bring your own towel!
Join for winter-themed games, photo-ops, characters, and activities as we imagine it’s a cold and snowy winter day! In the event of inclement weather this program will be cancelled.
Hoot — the mascot for the Union Omaha soccer team — 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. This is a free event for all ages.
Dunnah..dunnah..dunnah!! SHARK!!!! AHHHH!!!!🦈 Join in celebration of Shark Week with a DIY Shark Attack Slime workshop!! Feel the ooey gooey textures of the ocean slime🌊 but watch out for SHARKS!!🤯 This is a FREE, all ages activity. First come, first serve, while supplies last! We recommend coming as early as 10 AM (open) to reserve your spot!
Friday Night Movies in Turner Park. Park Opens at 5:00pm, Movie Rolls at Dusk. Friday, June 20, showing: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. Friday, July 11, showing: WICKED.
Grab a lawn chair or a blanket, some snacks, and join us in the Gene Leahy Mall for an evening of live music from The Moore Brothers Band! This is an Americana/rock and roll band from Lincoln, NE made up of two brothers and a few good friends!
Everyone in the family is invited to complete mini challenges. Just playing could win you a prize! No library card or registration required.
Join for The Music & Memories Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake! Bring a blanket or a chair. Leashed pets always welcome! This week: Honeytown
Omaha Storm Chasers vs Mud Hens and Friday Night Fireworks
Omaha Storm Chasers vs Mud Hens. Stick around after the game for a fireworks show!
The second Friday of June and July for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Blankets, chairs and picnics are encouraged. Movie Starts at Dusk.
On June 14, the topic will be frogs! Hop in for a ribbit-ing leap into the world of frogs. Learn about Nebraska’s frogs, their habitats, adaptations and more! Meet in the Lake #4 parking lot at 8 a.m.
Kids & Teens Craft Fair!
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.
They're going to travel back in time millions of years to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs! Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar will be here with a MUSEUM BUS to teach kids all about paleontology and the lives of dinosaurs. Stomp on by!
Rotating schedule of free instructor-lead wellness classes sure to get you moving. This Week’s Activity: Yoga with Jess Jaksha
Join a Teaching Artist from the Joslyn Art Museum in this exciting artmaking activity to create some really vibrant and expressive artwork. Teens will dive headfirst into the exciting world of printmaking, and we will use nature as our inspiration. Teens will create their own design on a reusable fabric tote bag! All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 -18. Registration is required
Let’s Keep It Poppin Summer Art Fair will be a family-friendly good day out. With the summer festivities coming to an end we will still be making it POP after the Fourth of July with phenomenal local vendors of the midlands. The Blind Picasso nonprofit will be bringing in vendors who sale items from beautiful canvas art to delicious delicate bites of sweetness. We will be having one of the e best DJs in Omaha to bring good vibe music to make our last moments of summer unforgettable.
Doors open at Noon, Show 1pm. 311, Sublime, Blue October, The Urge, Sick Puppies, Anchondo
Build and decorate a cardboard mannequin in your own (or inspired by your own) likeness. Once you learn this technique, you can build up a whole little world that spans across time and is full of all your favorite people, places, and things! Registration Required
Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show. This is a free event for all ages.
This workshop is for writers who love to dream big, think outside the box, and have fun while learning. You’ll leave with exciting new ideas and maybe even the start of your next masterpiece. No matter your experience level, this class will help you grow your storytelling superpowers—and have a blast while doing it. Game on! This is a free program for ages 10-13. Registration is required
Get ready to rock with Omaha’s Best Local Band, Whiskey River! Enjoy an evening of country-fueled tunes, food, and fun under the stars. Show at 7 PM
80's Movie Night. Dinosaurs make a grand comeback to the park, shaking the event lawn with their thunderous roars! This serves as a crucial reminder to avoid wandering around the park during a rainstorm, as you might cross paths with a venomous dinosaur that could leave you blinded. Bring your favorites chairs, snacks, and beverages for a fun evening. Gates 8pm Movie 9pm
Free outdoor movies behind The Dairy Chef in Elkhorn. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on
Food, drinks, and ice cream for sale at Dairy Chef.
Join this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided.
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!
I spy with my little eye👀 a galaxy🌌 of fun textures, and everything outer space themed of course!!🪐Join as they create a one-of-a-kind I Spy 🧐 Sensory Bottle! These are perfect for all ages and make a fun, educational toy for the car or home!! This is a FREE, all ages event!! We recommend coming at 11 AM (open) to reserve your spot as spaces are limited and fill very quickly!
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.
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.
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!
Summer Movie Mondays at Bennington Library
Ages 7+. Mandala Art
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
Bennington Library Teen Retreat weekly activities on Mondays for Tweens & Teens Ages 11-18
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!
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.
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!
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
The county fair was established in 1896 and is located in Avoca. Dates this year are July 16-21, 2025
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.
Come enjoy a special magic show by Rainbow Trout the Clown!
Bennington Library Community Partners
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Fairytale Ball Family Fun Weekend
All Ages. End Summer Reading with an outdoor bubble party!
Absolute Science’s Bubble Stations is one of the largest mobile bubble programs in the United States. The hand-made bubble solution makes bubbles not only bigger, but longer lasting! With hundreds of wands of different shapes and sizes from all over the world, this program is a wonderful hands-on experience that brings out the child in all of us! We’ll also be joined by the Parks & Recreation Rec on the Move program with their Imagination Playground blocks, games, and tons fun!
Join Friday, July 18th at 11AM for a Smurf-sized celebration of the brand new Smurf movie! 🎬🎉
Kids can make their very own DIY Smurf Sensory Bin filled with blue rice, magical mix-ins, and surprise Smurfy treasures! 🌲✨ It’s hands-on fun perfect for little creators and big imaginations! This is a FREE all ages event. First come, first serve, while supplies last! We recommend coming at 10 AM (open) to reserve your spot, as spaces are limited and they fill very quickly!
Unleash your creativity by making a one-of-a-kind monster! Use colorful 3D printer scraps, googly eyes, glue, and glowing LEDs to bring your beastie to life. Registration is required for this event.
Get ready to unearth Egypt's ancient secrets as your crew investigates the mystery of the Lost Mummy. This escape room will bring the past back to life. But hold on... maybe some things are best left buried. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required and will open June 15. There will be three escape rooms at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Grab a lawn chair, your cooler, and join us at Zorinsky Lake for an evening of live music from eNVy, a local Omaha cover band playing classic and modern hits that'll have everyone singing along!
Join for Escape at the Station, a unique adults-only escape room-inspired event! Get locked in! Venture through Omaha's Union Station for an immersive experience with puzzles to decode, hands-on games to solve and more
Laugh and be dazzled by Jeff Quinn's amazing magic (and silly antics)! No library card or registration required.
Join for The Music & Memories Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake! Bring a blanket or a chair. Leashed pets always welcome! This week: Rustic Rebels
On July 19, the topic will be cicadas! Groove to nature’s noisiest concert. From underground hideouts to sky-high serenades, we’ll uncover the world of these buzzing bugs. The event will be held at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park.
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.
Sprinkle on some pixie dust and fly on by for a Neverland adventure at Fat Brain Toys! There will be a real mermaid, a real pirate, plus a fun craft activity to make and take home. Just remember: think happy thoughts!
Visit with multiple local rural fire departments, law enforcement, OPPD, and other valuable safety entities to learn about fire safety awareness, along with firefighter and law enforcement job duties. Bring the kids out for fire truck rides, free food, face painting, a seatbelt simulator, and much more! Meet Smokey the Bear & Sparky. A valid state park entry vehicle permit is required. This event will be held at Fremont SRA Meeting Facility #16.
Come shop from local Kidpreneurs in our Omaha metro community!!🛒🛍 From Slime, Jewelry, Resin Art, crocheted plushies, to Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts, there's something for everyone!! Bring the fam on in for fun, creativity and support for our young creators pursuing their dreams!!
Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month – “Build Together, Play Together” with ice cream, music, and playing outside!
Build your own FREE ice cream sundae, listen to live acoustic music and play in the park. This event is open to everyone from 1 – 3 p.m., invite your neighbors.
Join a Teaching Artist from the Joslyn Art Museum in this exciting artmaking activity to create some really vibrant and expressive artwork. Teens will dive headfirst into the exciting world of printmaking, and we will use nature as our inspiration. Teens will create their own design on a reusable fabric tote bag! All supplies are included. This is a free event for teens aged 13 -18. Registration is required
Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show needs YOU! Get your friends and family together and join Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Show. This is a free event for all ages.
Get ready for an exciting night of hard-hitting action as No Coast Roller Derby presents a thrilling Home Doubleheader! Join for two action-packed games featuring some of the best roller derby teams around.
Join us for a fun movie experience under the stars. While our movies start at Sunset, come early to enjoy lawn games, music, and inflatable obstacle course, along with sports equipment and board games that you can borrow from our Guest Services Ambassadors. Bring a low chair or blanket to claim your spot while grabbing a bite at one of our food trucks or get some to-go at one of our restaurants and enjoy it in the park. This Week’s Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas – 8:30pm
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!
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