Spring Family Fun Guide – Exciting Things to Do this Spring!

2021 SPRING FAMILY FUN GUIDE + 2021 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

1. Best Events each Month

• Best March Events
• Best April Events 
• Best May Events

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!

4. Favorite Playgrounds in Omaha

• Enjoy many of the favorite playgrounds in Omaha!

5. Visit Current Exhibits

The Durham Museum

• See the model train, walk through the trains, and experience the current exhibits, including GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World.
• Included with regular admission. Members of Omaha Public Libraries and more can check out a pass, too!

Fantastical Folklore at Lauritzen Gardens – January 29 – May 9, Included with regular admission [TIMED TICKETS REQUIRED]

• This enchanting exhibit, set in the garden’s plant kingdom, brings to life the legends and lore from around the globe and celebrates the links between the natural and mythical worlds.
• Included with regular admission. Members of Omaha Public Libraries and more can check out a pass, too!
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.

Build It! Exhibit at SAC Aerospace Museum

• Visitors of all ages have the chance to invent, design, analyze, build, and test their skills. Included with regular admission.

Omaha Zoo and Aquarium

• Enjoy this spring with this Omaha Favorite! Regular admission applies.

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!

Rent a Cabin

• Go on a little getaway and rent a cabin within a few hours of Omaha!

Start Planning for Summer Camp:

• Browse our 2021 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, 2021!

Earth Day and Arbor Day Events

• Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in Omaha with many family-friendly events!

Kite Festivals – TBA 

• 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!

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, 2021.

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!

Mother’s Day Events 

• Celebrate Mother’s Day with many special events in Omaha!