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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, August 30, celebrate Labor Day and workers' contributions to our country and world.
This family event is designed to facilitate a free, fun afternoon that draws families together and connects them to local agencies that are enhancing our Omaha community. Each agency will have free resources and valuable services to offer. There will be fun for all ages, carnival games, a hayrack ride, concessions and fantastic prize giveaways.
Compete against other teams to complete the same puzzle in the fastest amount of time. All teams will be provided with a puzzle and will have two hours to finish the challenge. The first team to complete the puzzle wins!
Space is limited, and registration is required.
Join at Indian Cave State Park to celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025! Hayrack rides, cake walk, yard games, fish fry, and fireworks at 9pm.
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 Wild Robot – 8:30pm
A market run entirely by kids. Show off your creations while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in Omaha!
Join us for the Unity Festival, a powerful collaboration between Freedomtainment and Casa de la Cultura – South Omaha, happening Saturday, August 30th, 2025, from 7 PM to 10 PM at the iconic Gene Leahy Mall Pavilion in downtown Omaha. This free, family-friendly event brings communities together through music, culture, and unity—headlined by none other than five-time GRAMMY Award winner CeeLo Green, delivering an unforgettable live performance. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
Restoration Car Show Night. Come out with your family and experience our car show, featuring a collection of fascinating and fun vehicles from the area. Discover a range of four-wheeled machines that might leave you asking: is that patina or simply rust? Bring your favorites chairs, snacks, and beverages for a fun evening. Gates 8pm Movie 9pm
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.
Please join Monday September 1st, 2025, for Omaha's 141st Labor Day Parade. The Route will start on 16th and Cass, and head south to Capitol, then head east to 12th, then head back north to Mike Fahey, and then head to the west and end at 13th.
Red, White, and AWESOME!! Celebrate Labor Day with us with a DIY Patriotic Sensory Playdoh Jar event!! 🇺🇸 Dig into the star spangled textures, and let your freedom sing as you explore the different textiles we add! $5 per participant, all ages welcome!! First come, first serve while supplies last!
Join the Omahawks at Hawk Field at Standing Bear Lake (138th and Fort) for their 2025 Labor Day Air Show on Monday, September 1st from 11:45 am to 4:00 pm. Parking and admission is free. There is plenty of seating available. Food and drinks, including chips, pop, water, pizza, and baked goods, are available for purchase.
Fall vibes are here! Join us for our Apple Pie Sensory Bin + Storytime. Kids will “bake” their own pie with felt apples & oats, then enjoy a sweet story: The Biggest Apple Ever! All ages welcome. $5 per participant. Supplies are first come, first served
Now in its 94th year, the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest, continuous harvest festival in Nebraska. Fun for the whole family, the 3-day event begins with the Coronation of the new King and Queen on Thursday evening. Friday includes carnival rides, Kiddie Parade, Sweetheart Awards, Pep Rally, Car Bash, Balloon Toss, and Bingo. Saturday includes Egg Toss, Chicken Chariot Race, Music & Entertainment, Cake Walk, Cow Drop contest, and the Grand Parade. Lots more to see and do the first weekend after Labor Day in September on and around Plattsmouth's Historic Main Street. Come join the fun.
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.
What happens when Omaha’s premier whiskey & cocktail bar teams up with the Metro’s tastiest cakes? The most indulgent flight of your dreams. For 3 nights only ... September 5th, 6th & 7th at Proof 192, we’re shaking things up with Dave’s Cakes!
The only thing dragons love more than parties are TACO PARTIES! If you want dragons to come to your party, serving tacos is the way to go. But do not, under ANY circumstances, serve dragons spicy tacos. Join Robbie and his dog Kodi as they throw the biggest party of the year, with tacos that have NO spice…or do they? Featuring catchy original songs, vibrant characters, and a slew of dragons, this show brings Adam Rubin’s hilarious book to the stage. Will Robbie succeed in throwing the ultimate taco party without any fiery mishaps?
GO BIG RED!!!!! Football is in full swing!! Help us kick off football season with a fun Huskers Football Slime craft!! 🎈🏈🎈🏈🎈 This is an all ages event! $5 per participant! First come, first serve while supplies last!!
The 19th Annual Brew Haha is your chance to sip, savor and support Habitat for Humanity of Omaha! Sample 80 top-notch breweries and local eateries. Every dollar raised helps build strength, stability and self-reliance for families in our five-county service area. Cheers to making a difference!
Join for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by VERTIGO, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
Opera Omaha’s annual kick-off to the season returns. Spread your picnic blanket, kick off your shoes, and relax as the songs of birds and opera intertwine. This FREE, family-friendly concert, which has become a community favorite, is held at Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park and includes some of opera’s greatest hits.
The Rockbrook Village Art Fair is a two-day outdoor juried art fair in Omaha, Nebraska on September 6 & 7, 2025. The art fair hosts 120 artists from around the country and attracts over 40,000 visitors from across the Midwest. The fair strives to celebrate creativity through a variety of mediums and activities, delighting both exhibitors and attendees.
Discover the science of magnetism and navigation with this hands-on compass kit! Kids can build their own working compass while learning STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way. The kit includes precut wooden parts, a magnet, and easy-to-follow instructions — perfect for curious young explorers and makers.
Annual Community Event with live entertainment midway games and prizes, kids zones, bounce houses, face-painting, vendors, concessions, and more!
Join at Do Space this September for a drop-in session of tech toys, games, activities and creativity.
They’ll be playing all the kid song hits (drop requests in the comments!) and having a blast with bubble machines, beach balls, crafts, a bounce house, and fun toys to share.
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.
Rotating schedule of free instructor-lead wellness classes sure to get you moving. This Week’s Activity: Yoga with Jess Jaksha
Join for Kid Coders, a fun and interactive class where young learners explore the basics of computer programming through games, puzzles, and creative challenges. Using kid-friendly platforms like Code.org, students will build confidence with core coding concepts such as sequencing, loops, and logic — all while having a blast in a supportive group setting. No prior experience needed!
World O! Water is a FREE, family festival on Saturday September 6th from 12-4pm at Chalco Hills. The educational event helps all ages learn about water conservation and the important role water plays in our lives. Join in the fun for hands-on science and water activities, games, crafts, and wildlife demonstrations! There will also be face painting, and a free hot dog lunch while supplies last. World O! Water is great for families, youth groups, and scout troops. Find event details at WorldOWater.org.
Dog Man is in trouble! He needs your help to escape Petey’s Secret Lab before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Can you help Dog Man escape in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. There will be a session at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Whether you come from Bag End or beyond the Misty Mountains, adventure awaits! Come anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for families, adults, and hobbits of all ages inspired by the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a free event for adults and families with children ages 5 and older. All crafts and activities will be available while supplies last.
Join for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by VERTIGO, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
The 2025 Rally for Life is a run/walk event to support organ, tissue and eye donation. Join forces with donor families, recipients, living donors and donation supporters as we honor our donor heroes and rally to make a difference for the 100,000 Americans in need of a lifesaving transplant. We rally for hope. We rally for our heroes. We rally for life.
Help track the incredible migration of monarch butterflies. Guests of all ages are invited to participate in monarch tagging at the Zoo each Sunday in September from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Get Fit In the Park with Healing Tender Hearts! We will help inspire weekly Sunday workouts that focus on cardio, mental health, fitness, with laughter, smiles, and togetherness. This event will take place at the Performance Pavilion in Gene Leahy Mall!
Let's celebrate our coziest companions! Our friend Mrs. M will read a few adorable teddy-bear-themed stories before guiding kids through a fun craft activity. Warm fuzzies await!
The second and fourth Tuesday after school stop by the library for a fun activity. Snacks provided. For ages 8-12.
Join OPL for a Titanic-sized adventure! You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various puzzles and clues related to the RMS Titanic before your time is up. There will be a session at 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., and 5 p.m. for participants ages 13-18. Maximum of 10 people per room per time slot.
Make a splash with science and creativity! In this hands-on class, you’ll design playful water features and artistic displays using 3D-printed ducks. Experiment with water flow, movement, and design to create your own mini “duckie waterpark” while exploring the principles of art, engineering, and fluid dynamics.
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