MANY family-friendly activities and events are happening in Omaha this week! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
Be sure to visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for additional details on these and ALL of the fun activities coming up!
Don’t Miss:
Top Picks this Weekend:
Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing – 8/15, 7:30 p.m. Venue opens at 5 p.m., FREE
- Final show of the 2013 season!
Neighborhood Celebration with Nebraska Children’s Home Society – 8/16, 4-7:30 p.m., FREE
- FREE family event with food, games, prizes, a dunk tank, and more at the “big brick building” at 3549 Fontenelle Blvd. FREE Food, Activities, and School Supplies, while supplies last! Rain or shine. Parking at Northstar Foundation.
Family Movie Night at the Salvation Army Kroc Center – 8/16, 6:30 p.m., Doors open at 6pm, FREE
- Featuring fun and fellowship for the whole family to enjoy… plus popcorn, too!
- August 16 – Wreck It Ralph
Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – 8/16, Gates and concessions open at 7:30 p.m. with movies starting at dusk, FREE
- August 16 – Madagascar 3
Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue – 8/16-8/17
- Parade 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17th.
- The event features a parade, pancake feed, pet show, art in the park, activities for children, entertainment, food, and fun. The club also sponsors a luncheon, music program, and bingo at the Senior Center. (This event is not affiliated with the Offutt Air Show. That event has been cancelled for 2013.)
Back to School Bash at the Omaha Zoo – 8/17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Get into the school spirit by hanging out with local mascots while enjoying kid-friendly music from Omaha’s Street Percussion. Gate gifts, provided by Oriental Trading Company, will be given out, while supplies last. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
Family Farm Days at Wenninghoff’s – 8/17-8/18, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., $2 donation
- FAMILY FARM DAYS every weekend through September 29th! Bring the kids and learn about farms. Our “Farmtastic Friend” Karla will be teaching 30 minute segments to kids of all ages! A $2 per child donation is requested for the Food Bank.
- August 17th and 18th – Wild Weather…The group will learn how weather impacts a farm through weather related activities.
Jr. Husker Flag Football Day and Big Ten Tailgate at Maple Street YMCA – 8/17, 12 – 5 p.m., FREE
- YMCA flag football scrimmage games, Bounce Houses, meet former Huskers, raffles, and food!
Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – 8/17, 8:35 p.m. approx., FREE
- Bring the family for an outdoor movie experience! Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, bug spray, and campfire fare and enjoy the outdoors at a “sit – in” movie. No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy. Open to the Public. Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly, but can be received by emailing [email protected].
PLUS, find many more activities and events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!
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