
Enjoy many FUN Things to Do on Spring Break in Omaha with many Family-Friendly Events, Spring Break Camps, Current Local Exhibits, Day and Weekend trips, and more! (pictured: Platte River State Park)
Find Spring Craft Activities the kids will love HERE
Visit Current Exhibits
Through May 18th – Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans – Included with regular admission
- They’ve wandered the world, and now they’re headed to Omaha! TROLLS: Save the Humans, an outdoor exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, open through May 18, 2026 at Lauritzen Gardens. Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, these six towering trolls are on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. Explore the gardens and meet these gentle giants — each with a story and a whole lot of personality.
- Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE.
Through April 19th – Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit – Included with regular admission
- There is so much you can do to take care of you! Experience the first-ever children’s museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s award-winner series, Doc McStuffins. Join the magical storytelling of Doc McStuffins as you help Doc and her friends in the new McStuffins Toy Hospital! There are toys that need check-ups in the ER, toys pets that need to be fed in the Nursery, and so much more. Through imaginative play and hands-on activities, children learn important life-lessons about health and wellness.
- Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Through April 19th – Once Upon a Carnival – Included with regular admission
- The mission of Once Upon a Carnival is to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading.
- Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
March 27 – March 29th – Egg-stravagant Weekend – Included with regular admission
- Back by popular demand. Come see the Easter Bunny and eggs-perience a bun(ny)-filled weekend!
- Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Through April 26th – Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission – Included with regular admission
- Beneath the waves of the North Atlantic lies one of the most infamous shipwrecks in history—the RMS Titanic. When it launched in 1911, it was the largest ship afloat. Just a year later, tragedy struck on its maiden voyage, claiming more than 1,500 lives. For decades, the wreck remained hidden in the deep, until a top-secret mission changed our understanding of the disaster forever.
- Location: Kiewit Luminarium – 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102
Through May 3rd – Get Building! Bricks at the Durham – Included with regular admission
- The Durham Museum is partnering with Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® User Group (LOLUG) to create a fun and new interactive experience for builders of all ages. Featuring extraordinary models of Omaha Union Station, Carhenge, Nebraska State Capitol, a Nebraska landmark map and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build their own creations, Get Building! emphasizes creativity and collaboration.
- Location: Durham Museum – 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Through May 10th – Unofficial Galaxies: One of the Largest Star Wars Fans Collections in the World – Included with regular admission
- “Unofficial Galaxies” is an independently curated exhibition of privately owned memorabilia and cultural artifacts. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Enterprises INC, Lucasfilm Ltd LLC, or any of their affiliates. All trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights associated with the Star Wars franchise are the property of their respective owners. This exhibition is intended for educational and informational purposes only and makes no claim to official status or endorsement. All the images used are reproductions of private works belonging to the exhibition.
- Location: SAC Aerospace Museum – 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Omaha Zoo and Aquarium
- Enjoy this spring with this Omaha Favorite! Regular admission applies.
- Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Wildlife Safari Park
- Start your adventure behind the wheel, but don’t forget to stretch your legs on the trails. Hike to one of many overlooks, where you can spot bison, elk, bears, wolves, pelicans and waterfowl. Visit the Eagle Aviary, home to bald eagles and whooping cranes or come on down to Prairie Dog Town adjacent to the Visitor Center, which is home in close proximity to our small mammal and birds exhibits
- Location: Wildlife Safari Park – 16406 292nd St, Ashland, NE 68003
Current Spring Break Events
Events
- Enjoy many family-friendly events: Best Current Events in the Omaha Area!
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.
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!
Miniature Golf in the Omaha Area
- Play Mini Golf at a variety of indoor and outdoor locations in Omaha!
Omaha Area Fish Fries
- It’s Fish Fry Season again! Enjoy good food and support your local community at the same time! Find a variety of Fish Fries here!
Start Planning for Summer Camp:
- Browse the Ultimate Omaha 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
Have a wonderful fun-filled Spring Break!
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