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Visit the Aqua Zone at the Olympic Swim Trials – June 25 – July 3
- This FREE admission fan experience is open to the public and will have 30 different exhibitors and fun, interactive experiences.
- Hours: Saturday, June 25: 12 – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26 – Sunday, July 3: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Kids Funfare at Regency Court – Thursdays, June 2 – July 28, 10-11 a.m., FREE
- FREE Fun activities weekly in Regency Center Court.
Bass Pro Shop Family Summer Camp – June 25 – July 24, (Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Free Kids’ Activities and Workshops. Free Crafts (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays: Noon – 2 p.m.)
FREE Fishing Events
- Family Fishing Events provide opportunities for people of all ages who have never fished or have not fished in years to learn and enjoy the activity. Rods and reels, as well as bait and fishing instruction, will be available for free. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer at each site. At these events, Game and Parks staff and Certified Fishing Instructors teach families the basics of this fun and relaxing activity. Appropriate fishing and park permits are required.
- Carter Lake – June 30 (6 – 8 p.m.)
See more Family Fishing Events all Summer here!
Cool off with Hydrant Parties this Summer!
- City of Omaha’s Hydrant Party Schedule – Three different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 13 through August 5, 2016, with the first stop beginning at 12 p.m.
- Council Bluffs Hydrant Parties – Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9 – August 11, 2016; 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at various locations. Subject to change. Canceled if inclement weather.
‘The Pool’ in Turner Park – June 24 – July 3, 7 – 10:50 p.m.
- Play, dance, jump and run on interactive circular pads to create swirling effects of light and color.
Fun Days at Two Rivers State Recreation Area –
- Click on each date for further information and to verify schedule of events. A Park Permit is required.
- July 1: – 4-5 pm: Pop Can Fishing Reels; 7-8 pm: Nature Hike (with binoculars and journals)
- July 2: – 3-4:30 pm: Bugs!; 6:30-7:30 pm: Wet and Wild!; 9-10 pm: Constellations
- July 3: 10-11 am: Bird Watching; 1-2 pm: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Fourth of July Fireworks and Special Events!
Celebrate Fourth of July in Omaha with Fireworks Displays, Parades, Special Events, and more including:
- Bank of the West Celebrates America at Memorial Park – July 1; 6 – 10 p.m.
- Independence Day at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – July 2; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Red, White and Zoo! – July 2 – 4; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Independence Fireworks at Werner Park – July 2 – 3
- College Home Run Derby and Omaha World-Herald’s Fireworks at T.D. Ameritrade – Sunday, July 3, 2016; 7:30 p.m.; $8-$12 (Special Offer: Receive $8 tickets with special code “HITS”. Find out more here.)
- Star Spangled Day $1 Admission at Omaha Pools – Monday, July 4, 2016; $1 admission per person at City of Omaha Pools.
- Salute to the Military at The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum – July 4
- Find more more events and fireworks displays!
Ralston Independence Day Celebration – July 3-4
- Independence Day activities, street dance, annual Grand Parade, and fireworks.
- Parade ~ Monday, July 4th, 1:00 p.m.
Fun-Plex – July 4
- Free admission for veterans and active duty military, and $5 discount on the day pass for their immediate family.
Home Depot Kids Workshops – Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., FREE
- Kids can build an Ice Age Bowling Game.
Free or Cheap Summer Movies
Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – Fridays, May 20 – August 26, 2016 (every 2 weeks); Free Will Donation
- Zip lines will be open for 1 hour prior to the start time of each movie. Minors must have waiver filled out by adult guardian. Cost: $10/person for two 350 ft. rides.
- 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].
- Date and Approximate Start Time:
- July 1 – 9:25 p.m.
Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters – June 12 – August 17, 2016 (Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.); Admission: $3
- In Omaha, participating theaters include Majestic, Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue.
- Concessions Specials: $2.75 popcorn and $2.75 fountain drinks (special sizing)
- July 3-4, 6: The Peanuts Movie (G)
Water Fun
Stay cool at many Pools and Waterparks and 15+ Spraygrounds in the Omaha Area!
Crafts for Kids – Saturdays
- Michaels Kids Club – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., $2
- Lakeshore Learning Center – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!