Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
Six action-packed innings, trick plays, music, fan interaction, a light show, and fireworks—all wrapped into one unforgettable family night. Boom Fest: 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Opening Ceremonies: 6:30pm-7:00pm, Game time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.
The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow highlights Native American dance, music, regalia, oral history and arts. With its rich ties to Native American history, where Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his people were detained pending the 1879 landmark civil rights case granting Native Americans the right of Habeas corpus, the Fort Omaha Campus continues to offer an ideal location for this outdoor community event uniting people of diverse cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. This event is family-friendly and free and open to the public.
Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.
Moonlight Princesses - Tribute to Demon Hunters comes to the Astro Theater on Sunday September 20th. Tickets on sale now for this all ages event. Moonlight Princesses brings fans together for an unforgettable live celebration featuring powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, interactive audience moments, and the songs fans know and love.
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.
The 4th annual Wine-d Down with Wings, presented by our friends at Google, is Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the pastoral Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard just outside Council Bluffs. Make plans now to attend - it's a great way to usher in summer while raising money for a great cause! If you're unavailable that day, please consider a donation.
Yōkai, supernatural beings and phenomena from Japanese folklore and popular culture, are at once sinister and friendly, frightening and silly, and completely captivating to the imagination. Join Omaha Public Library and a representative from the Japanese Outreach Initiative for a brief exploration of the history of Yōkai and learn how to craft your own in various Japanese art styles. This is a free event for adults 19+.
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 us 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.
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.
Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo Theater for Young Audiences is a vibrant, puppetry-filled, musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 movie. This show features spectacular songs written by the creators of Frozen and Coco. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Ages 0 - 8. Have a monstrously good time with the colorful monsters at the library! There will be crafts, activities, and more!
Homeschool families can explore, play, and connect with nature in this free, year-round program designed to promote emotional wellness and mindfulness.”
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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.
Learn from these captivating animal ambassadors! Please choose the 10:30 or 7:00 showing to attend. No library card or registration required. Please sit with your child.
Let's celebrate National Donut Day!! Join for a fun craft that is good enought to eat!! decorate your very own delicious donut while you hear the story "If You Give a Dog a Donut" It's a FREE all ages event. First come first serve while supplies last! We recommend coming as early as 10am(open) to reserve your spot.
| 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 |
It’s your time to shine! Join OPL and instructors with Pear Tree Performing Arts studio to explore culture through the power of oral tradition, folktales, and drama. Participants engage in a variety of arts-based lessons and learn about the world, diversity, different cultures, values, virtues, and morals through tales passed down from generations. This is a free event for kids, ages 6-12. Registration is required
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
every First Friday of the month in the Benson Creative District for a night filled with art, live music, food, and community! From 5 PM to 2 AM, experience a variety of gallery openings, art exhibitions, local vendors, and live performances at venues across Maple Street and beyond!
Skip into a whimsical world of furry friends and adventures with Opera Omaha's Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera for all ages. Performed outside at Lauritzen Gardens, this family opera will leave you with a smile as big as Mr. Fox’s plans! June 5-8 at Lauritzen Gardens presented by OperaOmaha.org
Enjoy live music on the plaza every Friday in June, July and August! Come early for dinner on the patio at Pasta Amore, Miranda’s or Jaipur and enjoy drinks after at Public House or Corkscrew Wine & Cheese! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a delightful evening!
Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
This fun and energetic dance class combines elements of ballet and hip-hop. Join MCC at the 8th Street Plaza in Heartland of America Park to learn this exciting dance style and perfect your moves! Some dance experience is required.
Bluey will make a special appearance, as well as an interactive experience with Wildlife Encounters who will bring animals such as a baby kangaroo, an alligator and even an armadillo! We will have face painters and much more!
Bring the entire family to Arrowhead Park for a morning of fishing fun in the sun on Saturday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. This event is held in conjunction with Iowa's FREE fishing weekend, which means a license is not required for Iowa residents. All other IDNR fishing regulations apply. A $3 per vehicle entry fee or Pottawattamie Conservation membership is required to participate
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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 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.
Blast off into summer fun at our Summer Passport Kickoff Event, designed for adventurous kids ages 6–12—and best of all, it’s completely FREE! This is your first chance to pick up a Do Space Summer Passport, your guide to a summer packed with tech, creativity, and hands-on challenges. The first 300 kids will also get a free drawstring bag and water bottle to start their journey in style!
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.
Through movement, yoga poses, breathing exercises, games, mindful activities, and guided sensory relaxation techniques, discover fun and engaging ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages!
Celebrate summer, sunshine, and youthful shenanigans at the TAB Summer Party! Step in at any time to make friendship bracelets, get henna tattoos by a professional artist from Mehndi by Shaleen, and play Jackbox games. There will be snacks.
| Hector Anchondo Band 2-4p |
| Nick Schenbelen Band 4-6p |
| Jackson Stokes Band 6-8p |
| FREE Show - ALL AGES - No outside food or drink Bring a chair and enjoy the show! |
Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual Soaring Wings Blues Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2025—an all-day celebration of soul-stirring blues kicking off in the afternoon and rocking into the night! This year’s lineup brings four incredible bands to the stage, each delivering their own electrifying take on the blues.
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.
Fast Lane Movie night. Get ready for an action-packed evening where a team of street racers navigates the thrilling streets of Los Angeles while evading the law. Bring your favorites chairs, snacks, and beverages for a fun evening. Gates 8pm Movie 9pm
Join Scout and Navigator at Elkhorn Hills UMC Vacation Bible School where we will be On the Go with God! We will enjoy exciting new music, amazing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories that will show us that God is with us all the time! The adventure will run from June 8-12, 6:00-8:00 pm.
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!
The Nebraska Wind Symphony’s selections will vary for the two concerts. For the June 8th program we feature guest soloist, UNO student trombonist Ben Folkers, the 2024 winner of the annual Nebraska Wind Symphony Memorial Scholarship. Ben will be performing one of the movements from Launy Grøndahl’s Trombone Concerto.
Create your own working flashlight using simple materials! This hands-on activity is a fun way to explore how light works—and it’s perfect for nighttime adventures or reading under the covers.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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.
Dive into a hot springs bath with Capybaras with this Slime workshop sure to please any Capybara enthusiast! This is a FREE, all ages activity! First come, first serve, while supplies last! (we recommend comin as early as 10am to reserve a spot!)
Summer Movie Mondays at Bennington Library
Ages 0 - 12. Sand Art
Combine mindfulness and physical movement with the Fun Run Club. Kids will learn physical fitness and a positive mindset through mindful running, teamwork, and emotional awareness exercises.
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