Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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 as we engage in digital storytelling through exciting STEM and coding activities with our new community partner Snapology! While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks and technology, they are learning new skills and having fun! This is a free event for kids 6-12.
Kids are introduced to basic computer programming by exploring codes and programs using the Ozobot! The Ozobot is a miniature robot with color sensors that allow it to follow lines and read color codes to complete commands. In this program, youth will learn and draw basic color codes, integrate color codes into storytelling, and use Ozoblockly - an online coding program to explore sequential block coding. This class is taught by 4-H School Enrichment teachers. Class size is limited, so registration is required.
Roll on into OPL and roll up some candy sushi! We’ll explore the different types of sushi, make our own out of candy and rice krispie treats, and practice our chopstick skills in this free, interactive program for children ages 8-12. Registration is required
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 11-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required
Join for Community Fishing Night at Towl Lake! Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn.
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