FREE Summer Activities in Omaha Guide 2021

Omaha is FULL of FREE or inexpensive family activities and things to do this summer!

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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.

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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.

Find many Farmers Markets in the Omaha Area, where local vendors sell fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, and flowers, and often host special events.

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.

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.

Find many Free or cheap Indoor Movies in the Omaha Area 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.

The Nebraska Great Park Pursuit encourages participants to visit up to 20 GPP sites located across Nebraska between May 1st and September 30, 2021. 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. The grand prize is an outdoor recreation package with a retail value of $1500.

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.