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Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, June 1 – July 27 (10 – 11 a.m.), FREE
- Enjoy special FREE activities Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. in June and July in Regency Center Court.
Opening of Children’s Adventure Trails at the Omaha Zoo – June 30
- The Zoo’s newest exhibit offers children a place to explore and play!
FREE Fishing Events
- Look for their colorful fishing trailer where they will have rods and reels to borrow, bait and certified fishing instructors ready to help. No experience necessary. All participants age 16 or older need a 2017 fishing permit if they fish at the event.
- Carter Lake – June 29 (6 – 8 p.m.), East bank fishing pier off Abbott Drive
Kids Workshop at Home Depot – July 1 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Children can build a Bug House and personalize with paint.
See more Free Events this July here!
Fourth of July Fireworks Displays and Special Events – June 30 – July 4
- Many events to help celebrate this Holiday weekend including:
- Bank of the West Concert and Fireworks – June 30
- College Home Run Derby and Omaha World-Herald’s Fireworks at T.D. Ameritrade – July 1
- Independence Fireworks at Werner Park – July 2 – 3
- Ralston Independence Day Parade & Festivities – Tuesday, July 4, 2017 (Parade: 1 p.m.)
- Find all the details of these and more events here!
See more Fourth of July Fireworks and Special Events here!
Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program Events
- Special events all Summer including magicians, science shows, Out and About Storytimes, and more! Some highlights this weekend:
- Paper Rollercoasters (Teens) (Registration Required) – Thursday, June 29 (1 – 2:00 p.m.), A.V. Sorensen Branch
- Learn to Knit (Teens) (Registration Required) – Thursday, June 29 (1 – 3:00 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch
- Bubble & Water Fun – Friday, June 30 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), Florence Branch
- Build & Play with Robots Day – Monday, July 3 (2 – 4:00 p.m.), South Omaha Library
- See more Summer Reading Programs here!
Bellevue, Nebraska Farmers’ Market Family Day – July 1 (8 a.m. – Noon)
- Dino’s Storage is providing free food and fun, and live music from 9 to 11 a.m. featuring Ground Zero, a local All-Veteran Classic Rock & Surf Band. Location: Washington Park at 20th & Franklin.
Living History at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – July 1 – 2, 2017 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit
- Volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort. Park entry permit required. An admission fee of $2 per adult & $1 for children is required for the Visitor Center.
Bass Pro Shop Family Summer Camp – June 24 – July 23, (Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Noon – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Crafts each day from Noon-2 p.m or while supplies last. Free family game area, workshops, and more.
Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – Fridays, May 19 – October 27, 2017 (every 2 weeks); Free Will Donation
- No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy. Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly but can be received by emailing [email protected].
- June 30 – 9:25 p.m.
Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – May 26 – August 4; FREE
- Enjoy free family movies under the stars. All movies are scheduled around ticketed events and dates may change.
- June 30, 2017 – 9:15 p.m.: Pete’s Dragon (2016). Gates open at: 7:30 p.m.
Music & Movies in Bayliss Park
- Movies will be shown every Friday night after dusk (around 9 p.m.) in June 9 – August 4 at Bayliss Park.
Monday Night at the Movies at Midtown Crossing – Mondays, June 5 – July 31, 2017 (Mondays at sunset); FREE
- Turner Park opens for seating at 5 p.m. Free Parking.
- July 3: La La Land (PG-13)
See more FREE Outdoor Movies this Summer here!
Summer Kids Camp at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – June through August, 2017; $1-$5
- All summer long enjoy classic and family favorites for just $1, $3, or $5 — your choice! All proceeds benefit local non-profits (in Omaha, this includes The Hope Center, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center.)
- Kids Camp shows take place every day (with some exceptions) in matinee time-slots
- July: The Iron Giant, Trolls, Muppets from Space, The Spongebob Squarepants Movie
Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters – June 11 – August 16, 2017 (Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.); Admission: $3
- In Omaha, participating theaters include Majestic (144th & Maple), Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue.
- Get FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Summer Film Series courtesy of American Family Insurance here! (Download and print your 2 free tickets.)
- July 2-3, 5: A Dog’s Purpose
See more FREE or Cheap Indoor Movies this Summer here!
Water Fun
Who is ready for some Water Fun this Summer?
- Many Spraygrounds are open!
- Many Pools and Waterparks are open now, and Kids Play Free at Fun-Plex Tuesdays 4-8 p.m. (1 child 12 & under per paid adult)!
Cool off with Hydrant Parties this Summer – FREE
- The City of Omaha’s began June 12th, and Council Bluffs June 13th! See schedule here.
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!