Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
Bring your family to celebrate the changing seasons at our Winter Solstice Celebration! Join for a short, guided hike at Camp Brewster as we search for signs of seasonal changes in the Forest. After the hike, warm up inside with hot chocolate and have a family-friendly craft to celebrate the solstice. To end our night, we will make a bonfire and have s'mores around the fire. Please remember to check the weather and dress accordingly.Â
Stop by anytime and get creative at our Christmas Colorland Drop-in program. Color Santa, snowflakes, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. This is a fun and relaxing way for families to enjoy the season together!
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation as we play a version of the classic TV gameshow Minute to Win It! Be a part of a fun day of competition and see if you have what it takes to be on TV! Ages: 8-17
Join OPL for a Super Smash Bros tournament at the Benson Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18.
Join for a magical showing of Frozen 2Â on the big screen! While enjoying the movie, kids can take part in fun Frozen-themed crafts and activities inspired by their favorite characters. Costumes are welcome, creativity is encouraged, and all ages are invited to sing along and celebrate the spirit of adventure! This is a free event.. Crafts and activities available while supplies last.
Join for a night of local stories! Ages 12+ are invited to submit a story or poem to read aloud (or have library staff read for them if preferred). Submissions should be no more than 1,500 words and family friendly. Invite your friends and family! Hot chocolate will be served.
Can your team solve the puzzles before time runs out? Sign up to reserve your spot in the challenge. No library card required.  For incoming Grades 2-5. The instructions and game will take approximately 45 minutes.  Do not sign up for more than one timeslot.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation during Winter Break for a variety of free, drop-in activities designed to keep kids and teens active, creative, and connected. Come enjoy some delicious hot chocolate, play games, or just hang out and laugh with friends! Ages: 8-17
Join teen services for an afternoon of open games. Play multi-player video games (i.e. Jackbox Party games, Mario Kart, Overcooked) with fellow peers or sit back, relax, and spectate. No registration or library card required.
Ages 8-12. This afterschool program for ages 8+ meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Each meeting we will have a different craft, activity, or game to do. Supplies will be out from 3:30-5 p.m.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation as we stay warm and cozy in our favorite pair of pajamas and enjoy a holiday movie. It's the perfect way to melt away a longer winter day!  Ages: 8-17
Grab your team and get ready for a puzzle showdown! Everyone gets the same puzzle, and the race is on to see who can finish first. You’ll have two hours to put the pieces together and solve a small puzzle-related mystery. Only one team will take the crown as Puzzle Champions! Space is limited, and registration is required. Please only register once for each team. Teams are required to have a minimum of 2 members and a max of 5. One member of the team must be 19+.Â
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and get a chance to create your mini masterpiece! With our mini-art boards you can express your creativity, show off your talent, and create something you can be proud of!  Ages: 8-17
The Dragon Stone has been stolen, and Griffith and the dragons need your help to get it back! Come solve puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Dragon Masters series by Tracey West. All are for participants ages 6-10.
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
Join OPL for a Super Smash Bros tournament at the Washington Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Bring your friends and come to the community center for a variety of fun and games! From classic board games to ball games in the gym, there is something for everyone!  Ages: 8-17
Want an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join their Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education Center! Learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter while participating in the longest running community science project in the country. During the event, participants can choose to help count birds on a hike in the prairie or on a hike down to the Platte River. During the count, we will be recording the number and type of birds we see. After we count, we will join back up in the Schramm Classroom to tally our results and make bird crafts.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Stop into the community center and grab a bite to eat! Our popcorn and snack bar is sure to have something for everyone to create their ideal snack mix! Be sure to stay after and chat with friends, have some fun in the game room and use the gym!  Ages: 8-17
You will be "locked" in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling “The Last Kids on Earth” series by Max Brallier. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12.
Enter the world of Goosebumps with this program full of spooky fun inspired by R.L. Stine’s bestselling books! Kids will enjoy creepy crafts, ghoulish games, and interactive stations that bring the eerie excitement of the series to life. Perfect for brave readers and thrill-seekers alike! This is a free event for children ages 8-12.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and leave your mark on our graffiti wall! Stop in to add your artistic mark and creative touch to our giant community coloring page!  Ages: 8-17
Can your team solve the puzzles before time runs out? Sign up to reserve your spot in the challenge. No library card required.  For incoming Grades 2-5. The instructions and game will take approximately 45 minutes.  Do not sign up for more than one timeslot. 1:00 or 2:00
Join for a magical showing of Frozen 2Â on the big screen! While enjoying the movie, kids can take part in fun Frozen-themed crafts and activities inspired by their favorite characters. Costumes are welcome, creativity is encouraged, and all ages are invited to sing along and celebrate the spirit of adventure! This is a free event.. Crafts and activities available while supplies last.
Get creative and eco-friendly! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to turn recycled paper into colorful, one-of-a-kind beads and transform them into stylish bracelets. All materials are provided, and no crafting experience is needed. This is a free event for teens 13+.
Join us for this friendly family New Year’s Eve celebration! This event will feature various craft stations, a scavenger hunt, and opportunities to win various prizes. Be sure to stay for our grand finale, the ball(oon) drop at high noon! Come enjoy the excitement of ringing in the new year, all without having to stay up until midnight! Ages: All Ages
Ring in the New Year with us! 🎆 Littles and their families are welcome to join in on our midday celebration. Storytime will be at 11:30AM, with a countdown afterward to noon.
Join Wednesday December 31 at Noon for a fun hour of Bingo, snacks, and prizes! All ages are welcome to this fun-filled and free event. At Keene Memorial Library.
Come by the Children's Library during open hours for New Year's-themed arts and crafts. No library card or registration required.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and make s'more indoors! This classic campfire treat is tasty anytime of year especially surrounded by friends in the warmth of our community center!  Ages: 8-17
Bring honor to your Warrior Clan by solving puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Warrior series by Erin Hunter. For participants ages 12-18.
Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features themed crafts that help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and foster social interaction. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play. Come join us and twist beads onto pipe cleaners to make sparkly snowflakes to hang up for winter fun! Ages: 0-11
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join us in the community center for Family Gym Day! Bring you family and friends and enjoy all of your favorite athletic activities! Ages: 8-17
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Come to the community center to kick back and relax! Whether you want to play games, use the gym, or just talk and laugh with friends, the community center gives you the chance to do it all! Ages: 8-17
The Dragon Stone has been stolen, and Griffith and the dragons need your help to get it back! Come solve puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Dragon Masters series by Tracey West. All are for participants ages 6-10.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and create a wearable button! Whether you make it a seasonal creation or something to reflect your passions this is an opportunity to make something unique and meaningful to you!  Ages: 8-17
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
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