Omaha is FULL of FREE or inexpensive family activities and things to do this summer!
Even though Summer in Omaha will look a little different this year, there are still many fun events and activities to look forward to!
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PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to change during this time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.
Find MORE FUN all Summer with these Omaha Summer Fun Guides!
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- Butterfly Benches
- Community Celebrations
- Community Fishing Events
- Farmer’s Markets
- Hydrant Parties
- Indoor Fun
- Kids Bowl Free
- Kids Programs
- Movies – Indoor
- Movies – Outdoor
- Nebraska’s Great Park Pursuit
- Nebraska Passport Program
- Best Playgrounds
- Spraygrounds and Splash Parks
- Summer Concerts
- Summer Reading Programs
Community Celebrations
- Enjoy parades, community cookouts, games, dances, live music, fireworks, plus more at Omaha Area Community Celebrations!
- **PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to change during this time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.
Farmers Markets
- Find 8 Farmers Markets in the Omaha Area, where local vendors sell fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, and flowers, and often host special events.
Hydrant Parties
- Stay cool on hot, summer day with Hydrant Parties in Omaha and Council Bluffs! [TBA 2020]
Indoor Fun
- 10+ FREE things to do for Indoor Fun in Omaha to enjoy on those hot or rainy summer days!
- PLEASE NOTE: As things continue to change during this time, it is always a good idea to verify details before visiting.
Kids Bowl Free
- Register your children for Kids Bowl Free and they will receive two free games every day all summer! (Shoe rental may be required.) Parents can purchase a family pass, if they wish, so they can bowl with their kids.
Free Kids Programs
- Enjoy many free or inexpensive Kids Programs in the Omaha Area including arts and crafts, building programs, special storytimes, Kids Clubs, plus more!
Movies – Indoor
- Find many Free or cheap Indoor Movies in the Omaha Area [2020 TBA] in theaters all summer! These movies usually fill up quickly so arrive early to get a seat! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.
Movies – Outdoor
- Find many Free Outdoor Movies under the stars, Kids Film Series, and more all Summer in the Omaha Area!
Nebraska’s Great Park Pursuit
- The Nebraska Great Park Pursuit (GPP) encourages participants to visit up to 20 GPP sites located across Nebraska between June 1 and October 31, 2020. Players follow clues that will lead them to a GPP post, where they use a pencil to make an impression of the post or use the mobile app to prove they were there. Prizes and entry into drawings are based on the number of impressions collected.
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, and locally owned businesses. Our favorite stops are to the hidden gems, that provide a unique way to explore in our own backyard.
Spraygrounds and Splash Parks
- Omaha has many Fun and Free Spraygrounds and Splash Parks to stay cool on a hot summer day!
Summer Reading Programs
- FREE local and national summer reading programs available for kids and teens, with great rewards and prizes!
It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting.
Have a wonderful summer!
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