It is already November (hard to believe!) and the weekend is almost here! Every Thursday, I post many free (or almost free) fun family activities to enjoy in Omaha and nationwide! Be sure to visit the Event Calendar (or the calendar list view on the right of this page) for more information on ALL of the free activities coming up! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.
Highlights of Upcoming Omaha Events
First Friday Old Market – 11/2, 6-9pm
- First Friday is a free event celebrating local creativity in Omaha’s most historic neighborhood. They are also offering free parking and free rides on Ollie the Trolley, 6-9pm. Nebraska at the Market, 1215 Leavenworth, is generously offering their 60 parking spaces for free. Park there and start your walking tour or hop aboard the trolley to circulate the neighborhood.
Free General Admission to the Joslyn Art Museum – 11/3, 10am-12pm
- Enjoy FREE general admission, Saturdays, 10 am–noon. Additional charge for some special exhibitions. Joslyn Art Museum’s Peter Kiewit Foundation Sculpture Garden is open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm each day, and admission is free.
Free Admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – 11/4, 10am-4pm
- The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has broken their highest annual attendance record. As a thank you to the community for continued support, they are offering Free gate admission this Sunday, November 4th, from 10am – 4pm!
Highlights of Upcoming National Events
$5 Movies at Marcus Theatres with coupon – 11/1
- Marcus Theatres is celebrating Founders Day on Thursday, November 1st, with $5 movies! Print your coupon here (Coupon required for discount. Additional charge for 3D.) In Omaha, this includes 20 Grand, Midtown Cinema, Twin Creek in Bellevue, and Village Pointe.
Home Depot Free Kids Workshop – 11/3, 9am-12pm
- Home Depot offers FREE kid’s workshops on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am-12pm. They are designed for children ages 5-12.
- Saturday, November 3, 2012 – Build a Turkey Napkin Holder for the holidays!
Planning Ahead
Westroads Kid’s Club – 11/7, 10:30-11:30am
- The Omaha Children’s Museum and Westroads Mall invite you to play. learn. together. at the Westroads Mall Kid’s Club, held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30am – 11:30am on the Upper Level near the Children’s Play Area.
- November 7th will feature Discovery Dome: One World, One Sky.
Shadow Lake Towne Center Kids Club – 11/8, 10:30-11:30am
- Shadow Lake Towne Center offers Kids Club, a FREE hour of fun for children. A different activity is featured in a different store / restaurant each month.
- November 8th – Puppet Personalities Show by Chris Short at the First National Bank branch
Military Weekend at Joslyn Art Museum – 11/9-11/11
- Friday through Sunday, November 9–11, Joslyn will offer free admission for all active and retired military in honor of Veterans Day (simply show your Military ID badge). Thank you for your service.
Free Entrance to National Parks – 11/10-11/12
- November 10-12 – Veterans Day weekend. Over 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees are offering free entrance that day. Find a participating park near you here.
Veteran’s Day at the Zoo – 11/11
- In honor of those who proudly served our nation, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo will be offering free gate admission to all active and retired Veterans and their immediate families on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012.
Have a wonderful weekend!