Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
When Disney On Ice skates into your hometown, discover a whole new world as you’re swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade. Join the adventures of Anna and Elsa where magic awaits them at every turn. Play at a larger-than-life carnival with the Toy Story gang and their new friend, Forky. Set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba and his friends. Explore the London skyline with Mary Poppins, Jack and the lamp lighters.
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: Rainbow Tambourines
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
You'll be putting together multiple puzzles in a 2ish hour time frame. The fastest team (cumulative time) will win the top prize. Each team will be a team of up to 4 people. Every team will be doing the SAME puzzles, but how fast is up to you and how well you work together. Some people work better in a small group, and others work better in a big group. We are limiting it to no more than 4 per group and no less than 2 for fairness. Members: $20 per person / NonMembers: $25, Teams of 4: $80 member / $100 non-members
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth offers participants the opportunity to register for a timed 5K run, timed 10K run or untimed two-mile walk. They also offer a virtual option if you're unable to join in person.
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.
It's that time of year again! Bring the family out for our annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park and learn the basics of syrup making—from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. You'll even get to explore the syrup shack at Botna Bend and learn how we make this sweet, sticky treat for our annual Pancake Feed every fall. Local maple syrup samples will also be available as supplies last.
Sample sap right from the tree before gathering around a campfire to learn about the syrup-making process. Taste various maple syrups and create a memento of your day to take home.
Come create your own comedy stories with Shelly Nosbisch from the Nebraska Writers Collective! Participants will use a prompted writing activity to create their own project and share it with the others, if they want. This is a free program for ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Celebrate the sunlight! You lose an hour of sleep, but you gain an hour of sun! Join us for sunlight and spring crafts, music, and vibes. Grades 6-12 welcome, no library card or registration required.
Ages 18+. Internationally acclaimed flutist Dr. Beard will be discussing the complex role of orchestras and music in concentration camps in WWII. Includes a live performance.
Come enjoy a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food-safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. This free event is open to adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.
Bring your imagination to life with stories and scrapbooks! In this creative workshop, participants will use a instant camera to take pictures (and/or bring their own pictures!) and turn them into colorful scrapbook pages using paper, stickers, letters, and more. It’s the perfect mix of storytelling and hands-on art—no writing or crafting experience needed!
Join for a Wicked: For Good viewing, themed snacks, crafts, and more! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.
Come along on an unimaginable journey as the Omaha Symphony performs the classic opera score by French composer Georges Bizet alongside the mind-bending circus acts of Troupe Vertigo.
Enjoy a 90-minute princess experience in your very own city! Our event is a family-friendly princess meet & greet, giving every child opportunity for photos, hugs, and personal interactions with each fairytale friend in attendance. In addition to meeting the princesses, guests will enjoy 10 engaging group activities, including songs, dances, games, and magical moments that make the day memorable!
Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!
Leprechaun Sensory Jar
Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Have you ever wondered who lived in your home before you, or where the street you live on got its name? Maybe you’re curious about your neighborhood’s development over time, or if any notable residents traveled the same sidewalks you’re traveling now? Join us for a deep dive into unlocking the history of your Omaha home and the Elkhorn neighborhood it helped build. Come with an address – leave with history.
Hear the true story of a chance meeting between an ultramarathon runner and a stray dog in the Gobi Desert that became a life-changing bond, and a nationwide search to bring Gobi home. Meet Dion and Gobi, hear their incredible journey firsthand, and grab an autographed and pawtographed book.
Looking for a unique way to enjoy your latest audiobook and meet fellow crafters? The Audiobook Crafting Club invites you to bring your audiobook, headphones and current project—whether it's knitting, crocheting, drawing, or something else—and settle in for a relaxed session of crafting and listening. This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.
Designer's Den is a 60-minute, hands-on program designed for patrons of all ages to experiment, be creative, and express themselves using a blend of traditional crafting tools and creative technology. Each session offers a guided activity that encourages imagination, open-ended exploration, and collaborative learning. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.
Ages 0-8. Enjoy a popcorn snack and listen to a story! Great activity for both littles and their older siblings after school.
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
Do you love K-Pop as much as we do?! Then join us Wednesday, March 11th at the Landing Art Room to make Photocard Holder Decorating. This event is for teens. Registration is required.
Count Olaf is scheming again! He’s locked the key to the Baudelaire’s fortune in a box, and the three Baudelaire children need your help to get it back before Count Olaf can secure the fortune for good. Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Can you help Violet, Klaus, and Sunny in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Come enjoy a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food-safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. This free event is open to adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.
Ages 8-14. Stop by after school for a treat and a craft activity.
Join experienced knitting teacher Roxanne Wheeler as she teaches this class for beginning knitting. Participants will learn foundational knitting skills as we knit wash cloths which can be applied to numerous other knitting projects. Knitting supplies are provided, all you need to bring is yourself and your enthusiasm! Registration limited. Availability offered first to interested individuals who haven't been able to join a Beginner Knitting class yet.
Join fellow book lovers from across Omaha for a quiet reading party with Omaha Public Library! This nontraditional book club meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month at The Joslyn in the Fountain Court
Register for FREE to receive a list of parks to visit. Take a family photo at each site and submit them to be entered to win prizes! Complete all 10 sites for a chance to win a Group Pool Pass
Come celebrate Pi Day at the 11th Street Promenade in Gene Leahy Mall! Follow the story along the path, explore, and discover the magic of Pi!
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. On a field trip gone awry, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem solving skills, one that can only be conquered with teamwork. A fun musical based on the Netflix series and the bestselling books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which makes STEM concepts (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math) come to life.
Step into the secret annex and witness the extraordinary courage of Anne Frank and her family. In a time of unimaginable darkness, their story shines a light on hope, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Experience the raw emotion and poignant honesty of Anne's diary as her words transport you to a hidden world where dreams and fears collide. This is a powerful, unforgettable journey that will leave you profoundly moved.
Buckle up for a wild ride filled with campy fun and musical nostalgia! A 1970s cruise turns from boogie fever into chaos with tornadoes, earthquakes, and infernos, all set to your favorite disco hits! This hilarious, over-the-top musical is packed with fabulous retro hits like “Hot Stuff”, “I Will Survive”, and “Hooked on a Feeling”. A wildly entertaining show guaranteed to leave you feeling buoyant and singing all the way home! Contains mild adult content and themes.
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