If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for family-friendly Spring fun, this list is for you! Below you’ll find details on many things to do in the Omaha Area this Spring with kids!
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2. Easter Egg Hunts
- Discover many Easter Egg Hunts and Activities organized by date!
- Register early as many require reservations.
3. Hiking and Walking Trails with Kids
- As the snow melts and ice thaws, it hopefully will stay warm enough to enjoy many hiking and walking trails in the Omaha Area with kids!
5. Visit Current Exhibits
Block Party at Omaha Children’s Museum – January 8 – May 1 (during museum hours), Included with regular admission
- Build, stack, and create cities in this special exhibit.
- Location: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Design Zone Exhibit at SAC Aerospace Museum – January 15 – May 15 (during museum hours), Included with regular admission
- Solve real-world challenges and discover how math and science are essential to the creative process.
- Location: SAC Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Wonders Under Glass at Lauritzen Gardens – January 29 – May 8, Included with regular admission
- Through a series of glass art installations by Matthew Shrader of Shrader Made Glass, guests explore how a plant grows from a tiny seed to a beautiful bloom and learn about the beauty and fragility of nature. Find out what plants need to help them grow, how seeds move, and the role plants play in Nebraska’s ecosystems.
- Included with regular admission. Members of Omaha Public Libraries and more can check out a pass, too!
- In order to expedite entry, all guests are encouraged to secure a ticket online for garden entry, but they are no longer required.
- Location: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.
Forever Forest at Omaha Children’s Museum – February 4 – April 16 (during museum hours), Included with regular admission
- The exhibit includes a treetop climber, a realistic mini replica of a Union Pacific engine, a kid-sized home under construction for children to help build, and more!
- Location: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition at The Durham Museum – March 5 – July 3, 2022. Included with regular admission
- Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition is the major new global touring exhibition that takes visitors on a personal journey through the life of the world’s most iconic freedom fighter and political leader.
- Advanced tickets are encouraged but not required. Walk-ins welcome
- Included with regular admission. Members of Omaha Public Libraries and more can check out a pass, too!
- Location: Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Omaha Zoo and Aquarium
- Enjoy this spring with this Omaha Favorite! Regular admission applies.
- Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
6. Check out a Library Pass
Check out a Public Library Pass
Members of certain libraries can check out a pass to visit one of the following locations:
- Durham Museum – Members of all 12 Omaha Public Library branches, Bellevue Public Library, Bennington Public Library, Council Bluffs Public Library, Fremont Public Library.
- Fontenelle Forest – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
- Lauritzen Gardens – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
7. Miniature Golf in the Omaha Area
- Play Mini Golf at a variety of indoor and outdoor locations in Omaha!
Family Getaways
- Looking for a Family Getaway near Omaha? Browse for ideas on: Cabins to Rent, Road Trips, Day Trips, Best Places to Go Camping, and more!
Start Planning for Summer Camp:
- Browse our 2022 Summer Camp Guide available now! From Art Camps to Specialty Camps and themes for every age and interest, you are sure to find one for your kids.
- Exciting News! Now you can SEARCH SUMMER CAMPS by:
- Type of Camp (Theme, All-Day, Half-Day, Extended Care, + more!)
- Age Group
- Week of Camp
Nebraska Science Festival
- Find a variety of family-friendly activities during the Nebraska Science Festival – April 1-30, 2022!
Earth Day and Arbor Day Events
- Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in Omaha with many family-friendly events!
Kite Festivals
- Kite Festivals are a FUN, family activity, filled with amazing and beautiful kites! Bring your own kites to join in the fun!
Spring Break Fun
- Enjoy Spring Break in Omaha with Hiking Trails, Current Local Exhibits, Day and Weekend Trips, Events, Discounts, and more!
Outdoor Fun in Omaha
- Discover Outdoor Fun in the Omaha Area that provide a great option for active play outdoors including Hiking Trails, Footgolf, Mini Golf, Nature Centers and Zoos, Outdoor Play Centers, Parks, Playgrounds, Water Fun, and more!
Nebraska Passport Program
- One of our favorite activities of the Summer is participating in the The Nebraska Passport Program! Imagine a scavenger hunt around the state to popular tourist attractions, unique restaurants, historical places, locally owned businesses, and hidden gems. FREE to participate!
- 2021 Program runs May 1 to September 30, 2022.
Farmers Markets
- Choose from a variety of Farmers Markets in the Omaha area, many with special events and kids activities!
Consignment Sales
- Looking to buy or sell gently used children’s clothing and equipment? Choose from a variety of Seasonal Consignment Sales and Local Kids Resale Shops in the Omaha Area!
Have a wonderful Spring Season!
