The Holidays are here! Have a fun-filled Winter Break in Omaha with these 10+ Free or inexpensive activities! Find more FUN things to do over Winter Break here!
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FREE Activities Over Winter Break in Omaha
1. See beautiful Christmas Light Displays
- Spend an evening driving around to see Amazing Christmas Light Displays in the Omaha Area with a Map!
2. Michaels Kids Club: 24 Days of Merry Making – Dec. 1 – 24 (4 p.m.), FREE [REGISTER]
- Join in for a free online class each day to participate in fun holiday crafts designed for mini-makers, ages 3 and up.
- Location: Online.
3. Fun To-Go – Dec. 14 – Jan. 3 (all day), FREE
- Stop by the library to pick up a free holiday-themed activity kit.
- Dec. 14 – 20: Fun on the Run: Tie-Dye Reindeer
- Dec. 14 – 20: PreK Cafe: North Pole
- Dec. 14 ONLY: Tinker Zone to Go: Grab Bags
- Dec. 21 – 27: Tinker Zone to Go: Diamond Dot Painting Stickers
- Dec. 28 – Jan. 3: Fun on the Run: Treasure Journal
- Dec. 28 – Jan. 3: PreK Cafe: Space
- Location: Council Bluffs Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA.
4. Taco Dragon, Cookie Mouse, & Ladybug Girl Visit at Omaha Public Library Storytimes – Dec. 15 – Jan. 2 (times vary), FREE [REGISTER]
- Dec. 15 – 19: Taco Dragon Visits Online Family Storytime
- Dec. 22 – 24 + 26: Cookie Mouse Visits Online Family Storytime
- Dec. 29 – 31 + Jan 2: Ladybug Girl Visits Online Family Storytime
5. New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular – Dec. 31 (7 p.m.)
- Enjoy the spectacular firework show in the warmth and safety of your vehicle or home! The fireworks will be launched from Parking Lot D of the CHI Health Center.
- Arrive early for FREE parking to view the show in the recommended viewing areas.
More Fun for $10 or Less!
$5 Movie Tuesdays at Marcus Theaters
- Enjoy $5 Movie Tuesdays at participating Marcus Theatres and Aksarben Cinema, and $6 Student Thursdays for students and school faculty at participating Marcus Theatres.
Mahoney State Park Activity Center and Ice Skating Rink – Park Permit Required
- The ice skating pavilion at Mahoney State Park offers plenty of space to practice your skills.
Find More Fun:
- 10 Things to Do over Winter Break in Omaha
- FREE Things to Do for Indoor Fun in Omaha
- Best Indoor Playgrounds in Omaha
It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled Winter Break!
We Hope to Enjoy These Events Again in 2021
Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park – TBA
- Beginning at noon, there will be activities such as pine cone bird feeder making, marshmallow roasting, time with Santa, and other crafts and games. At 3 p.m., the Yule Log Quest begins – teams may register by calling 402-234-2217. After the quest enjoy a bonfire and free lighted hayrack rides. Meet at the Walter Scott Lodge for all activities. Refreshments will be on sale at the Lodge.
- Visitors will need a daily or annual Nebraska State Park permit.
- Location: Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St., Louisville, NE.
First Friday: Pajama Jam at the Union Pacific Museum – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Wear your coziest jammies and join in for crafts, games, music, snacks, and more.
- Location: 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.
Kids Workshop at Home Depot – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Build a Mini Hockey Game.
Crafts at Lakeshore Learning – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Location: 12005 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.
FUN at La Vista Public Library (9110 Giles Rd., LaVista, NE):
- Ugly Sweater Ornaments – TBA
- Stop by the library to make an ugly sweater ornament, just in time to hang up before Christmas Eve.
- Noon Year’s Eve Party – TBA
- Celebrate and bring in the new year library-style! Make some noisemakers and counting down to noon together! Ages 0-12.
Family Fun Activities & Character Visit at Regency – TBA
- 12 – 1 p.m.: Write letters to Santa
- 1 – 2 p.m.: Meet Minion Characters
- 2 – 3 p.m.: Balloon Artist
- Location: Regency, 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Carriage Rides at Village Pointe – TBA
- Holiday shoppers can enjoy complimentary horse and carriage rides on Saturdays. Weather permitting.
- Location: Village Pointe Shopping Center, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Holiday Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – TBA
- Location: 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE.
Fun at Nebraska State Parks – (Park Entry Permit required.)
Platte River State Park First Day Hike – TBA
- Platte River State Park is bringing in the New Year with hiking and bird watching. Hikers will have the option of climbing the observation tower after the hike. The hike will offer birding along the Stone Creek trail as it passes our small waterfall. A bonfire and hot chocolate will be provided.
- Location: Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St., Louisville, NE.
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park First Day Hike & Bonfire – TBA
- To kick the year off, join in for the first hike of the year. A bonfire will help you warm up before and after the hike with concessions available for purchase in the Kountze Memorial Theaters.
- Hot chocolate and popcorn will be for sale for .50 cents each.
- Location: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
