Best Things to Do in January in Omaha

Looking for things to do this January?

Enjoy the best family-friendly events this January in Omaha!

PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancellations, and hours of operation before visiting. Thank You!

Best Things to Do in January in Omaha

Runza Temperature Tuesdays – Tuesdays in January

• Each Tuesday in January, the temperature at 6 a.m. is the price of an Original Runza® Sandwich with purchase of a medium Fry and Medium Drink! Additions and substitutions are extra

Jan 26-28th – 39th Annual St. Cecilia Flower Festival – FREE

• One of Omaha’s favorite winter events returns for its 39th year with numerous Omaha area floral designers. Outstanding musicians provide a festive musical backdrop throughout the weekend. Stop in to the Cultural Center for refreshments from Lithuanian Bakery and Kafe (Saturday 9 am–4 pm and Sunday 12–4 pm), Sunderland Gallery Fiber Arts Exhibit, Sheehan History Museum, and Cathedral Arts Project Gift Shop.
• Location: St. Cecilia Cathedral – 701 N. 40th St., Omaha, NE.

Jan 26-28 – La Casa Madrigal Family Fun Weekend – Museum Admission

• Meet your favorite characters such as Maribel, Isabella, and Luisa! Learn the science behind your favorite gifts, and you can even make your own Mirabel glasses or bag!
• Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Jan 28, Feb 3, 4th – Forever Young at Film Streams: The Pebble and the Penguin – 10:00am – $5/pp

• Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever Young’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming ​modern hits provides fun for everyone!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

Jan 28th – Habitat Hikes: Nature Center – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE/members, $15/non-members [REGISTER]

• Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems!  Habitat Hikes will be held monthly, as we visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season.  The guided hike will be from 2:00-4:00 PM, traversing easy to moderate terrain.

• Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

Jan 29th – Make Your Own Snow Globes – 11:00am – FREE

• Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!! Join us for a sensory-filled morning as we create captivating Snow Globes!! Watch them swirl, glitter and twirl as you shake them!!  This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Jan 29th – Teen Time: Electric Art – 3:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Use circuts and strings of neon light to make custom electric art pieces.

• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Jan 29th – Family Book Club at La Vista Library – 4:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• All Ages. Family book club has the first meeting for their new book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Play some book BINGO with us as we hand out reading schedules for this winter. Registration required.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 30th – On The Hook Fish and Chips: Blair, NE – 2:30-6:00pm

• The Fish truck is back in NE and they will be in Blair at the Dollar General from 3:30-7:00 for the absolute Best Wild Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips in the Midwest
• Location: Dollar General – 693 Washington St, Blair, NE 68008

Jan 30th – Bluey’s Bubble Dance Party – 5:00pm – FREE

• Get ready to wiggle and giggle in the New Year with Bluey!!  Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup!!  Let’s make memories that will have us saying ‘yippie, yi, yay!’ all day long. Don’t miss out on this pawsome party, mate! This is a free all ages event!!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Jan 30th – Design It! 3D Butterflies – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Explore symmetry in nature by creating 3D butterflies to be displayed as stained glass renderings mounted on windows or against fabric backdrops.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 30th – Kids Night at Chick-Fil-A – 5:30-6:30pm

• It is kids night and we invite you to join us for dinner, activities, the Cow and chicken of course.  Free 5 count nugget for kids ages 2-12.  *Dinning Room Only *One Per Person (Present at the time of ordering)
• Location: Chick-Fil-A at 76th & Dodge – 7575 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Jan 30th – Teen Craft Night at La Vista Library – 6:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Ages 12-18.  Join us for crafts and snacks!
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 30th-Feb 4th – Beetle Juice The Musical at The Orpheum Theater – Times and Prices Vary

• Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND THE SOUL!”
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Jan 31st – Robot Storytime with Do Space Little Labs – 10:30-11:30am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Our friends from Do Space are bringing special robots for kids to program after storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. This storytime is geared for kids ages 3-5.  Registration is required for the 11:00AM robot activity and begins December 15th. Registration is not required for storytime.
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha NE 68102

Go Ice Skating

• Enjoy several indoor and outdoor options for Ice Skating in the Omaha Area!

Go Sledding at Mahoney State Park

• Looking for a FUN activity this Winter? They have a snow machine, too!

Wildlife watching

Winter is a great time to explore the outdoors and look for wildlife. Species like bald eagles, jackrabbits, owls, hawks, turkey and deer can be spotted at this time of year. Lake McConaughy is a great place for viewing birds thanks to its open water, as is Branched Oak State Recreation Area. Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area and Ponca and Indian cave state parks are other good choices.

Discover the Best Donut

• Visit a variety of local donut shops this season!

Go on a Family Getaway

• Choose from a variety of locations that are not too far from Omaha. Explore a new destination, go on an adventure, and create new memories! 
• Day Trips, Road Trips, Cabins to Rent, and more!

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.

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Past Events

Learn to: Snowshoe – Jan. 28 (1 – 3 p.m.), $5/person [REGISTER]

• Join avid fisherman Bob Hladik at Arrowhead Park to learn the basics of ice fishing, then try your hand at it yourself. Cost covers park entry fee and equipment is provided. Children ages 4 and under are free. Open to all ages, but only those ages 5 and older may fish. Ages 16+ must have a valid fishing license to participate.
• Location: Arrowhead Park, 29357 310th Street, Neola, Iowa.

Thru Jan 2nd – Holiday Ice Skating at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Days & Times Vary – $5/pp (5 and under free)

• Holiday Skate!  $5.00 admission and that includes your skate rental!  5 and under are free with a paid adult!
• Location: Motto McLean Ice Arena- 5015 S. 45th St., Omaha, NE

Jan 1st – First Day Hikes – FREE (Park Entry Permit required)

• Kick-off the New Year in a memorable, fun way. State parks across Nebraska will be holding popular First Day Hikes Jan. 1 to celebrate the new year.

Jan 2nd – Movie Party at Ralston Library – 1:00-2:45pm – FREE

• Last day of winter break blues? Come join us for a movie and snacks — jammies are encouraged!  We’ll be showing Abominable, a movie about teenagers helping a yeti reunite with his family. 
• Location: Ralston’s Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Ralston, NE 68127

Jan 2nd – Box Party at Gretna Public Library – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Build, decorate, or whatever with boxes!  You’re welcome to bring more cardboard boxes of any type!  All ages can drop by anytime.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Jan 2nd – Interactive Movie: Super Mario Bros – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL for a fun-filled interactive movie experience and watch the movie Super Mario Bros. It will start with a read-aloud of a book followed by crafts (while supplies last) and activities during the movie.  Families may bring blankets and pillows and food is allowed with the expectation that each family will clean up after themselves.  Registration opens up December 15th. Doors will open at 2pm with the movie starting at 2:15pm.
• Location: Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha NE 68144

Jan 3rd – Lil Sprouts: Layers of the Rainforest – 10:00-11:30am – Registration Required

• Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and preschoolers to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s.  Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild.  Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. $18 for non-members/$8 for garden members. 
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Jan 3rd – Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL for a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room for kids ages 7-12 and see if you can help Greg & Rowley escape in time. Registration is required. Maximum of 10 youth per session.
• Location: Charles B. Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave., Omaha NE 68111

Jan 3rd – Crazy Crafty Club – 2:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Ages 8-14
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 4th – Play-4-Fitness: New Year’s Fitness Challenge – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Ages 8-12.  Play black light 9 square in the air!
• Location: La Vista Community Center – 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 5th – Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room – 1:30-5:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL for a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room for kids ages 7-12 and see if you can help Greg & Rowley escape in time. Registration is required. Maximum of 10 youth per session.
• Location: W Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha NE 68114

Jan 5th – Interactive Movie: Super Mario Bros – 2:00-3:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL for a fun-filled interactive movie experience and watch the movie Super Mario Bros. It will start with a read-aloud of a book followed by crafts (while supplies last) and activities during the movie.  Families may bring blankets and pillows and food is allowed with the expectation that each family will clean up after themselves.  Doors will open at 1:45pm with the movie starting at 2:00pm.
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha NE 68102

Jan 5th – Fireside Fridays at Lied Lodge: Tanner Simrell – 5:00-8:00pm

• Grab your family, friends, and favorite board games, cards, and books, and enjoy an evening in the warm and cozy surroundings of the Lied Lodge lobby. Snuggle up to the fire, sip complimentary hot chocolate, and enjoy live music. You can also take part in a special selection wine tasting featuring three favorites from the Timbers wine list. Taste all three and keep your Arbor Day Farm wine glass for $18.
• Location: Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm – 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Jan 5th – Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour – 7:00pm – Tickets Req

• For nearly a century, the Globetrotters have brought fun and joy to generations of families, and fans return year-after-year to pass their excitement on to the next generation!
• Location: Baxter Arena – 2425 South 67th St, Omaha, NE 68182

Jan 5-7th – Carden Circus at Mid-America Center – Times Vary – Tickets Required

• For almost 60 years the Carden family has been bringing an astonishing and awe-inspiring show to families across the country. From amazing feats of athleticism with our aerial acrobats, to our magnificent elephants, beautiful camels and horses, and so much more entertainment for the entire family.
• Location: Mid-America Center: 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Jan 6th – Home Depot Kids Kits: Delivery Truck – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
• Location: Home Depot Stores

Jan 6th – Library Mini-Golf – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 6th – Coffee, Coloring, & Crosswords – 10:00am – FREE (Age 16+)

• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 6th – Raptor Bird-Day – 10:00-11:00am – Admission Costs

• Every January all of the birds of prey that live at Fontenelle Forest either on display in the Raptor Woodland Refuge or as educational ambassadors turn another year older. This is an opportunity to meet our amazing raptor ambassadors up close, snap some pictures and learn all about these feathery friends!

• Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

Jan 6th – New Year’s Hike at Hummel Nature Center – 10:00am-12:00pm – RSVP

• All ages. Get a chance to explore all the trails at Hummel with guided Nature Hikes. We will start with the easiest and move to the advanced trails. Dress for the weather. Crafts and Cocoa will be available in the Nature Center. RSVP online.
• Location: Hummel Nature Center – 3033 Hummel Park Road, Omaha, NE, 68112

Jan 6th – Harry Potter Escape Room – 11:00am-1:15pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• You will be “locked” in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event.  Registration is required. There will be three time slots for this event: 11:00am, 11:45am, and 12:30pm. 
• Location: Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha NE 68132

Jan 6th – 2nd Annual Family Fun Day – 11:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• Join princesses, your favorite characters, and all your friends at Midtown Crossing for wintery family fun while supporting Together! Warm up to activities and attractions at friendly retailers throughout the neighborhood, including story time and photos with princesses and other favorite characters; creativity stations and so much more! Full Schedule PDF
• Location: Midtown Crossing – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131

Jan 6th – Sublimation Luggage Tags for Teens & Adults – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Going somewhere in the New Year? Come to Do Space and learn how to use our Sublimation Printer together with our Cricut Maker and Easy Press. We’ll be creating fun and unique luggage tags perfect for all of your adventures awaiting you this year.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 8th – Build-it!: Puzzle Palooza – 10:00am-7:00pm – FREE

• Stop by the library for a relaxing day of jigsaw puzzling! Puzzles in a variety of difficulty levels will be out for you to complete. All ages are welcome to join the fun in this self-directed activity.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 8th – Out & About Storytime: Chalco Hills – 10:30-11:00am – FREE 

• Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more.  Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In January, we will learn about winter animals and hibernation.
• Location: Chalco Hills Nature Center – 8901 South 154th St, Omaha NE 68138

Jan 8th – Melting Snowman Slime – 11:00am – FREE

• Frosty spent too much time in the sun!!  Join us for a fun Melting Snowman Slime activity and leave the dreaded slime cleanup to us!!  This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last.
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Jan 8th – STEM Lab: Paper Sailboat Challenge – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Put your brain to the test with this monthly STEM challenge! Kids ages 9-12 will design and build different projects to help  encourage STEM skills. Winners get to pick a prize!  This month’s project: Paper Sailboat Challenge
• Location: Art Room in Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Jan 9th – Toddler Tuesday: Penguin Party with Miss Tina! – 10:30-11:30 – FREE

• Let’s party like it’s summer in Antarctica! Our good friend Miss Tina will be here to guide kids through a blizzard of fun, including penguin yoga, a balloon activity, a craft project, and an exciting “ice chipping” experience. Plus, kids will get a free hot chocolate and a little treat!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118

Jan 9th – Homeschool Program: Weather Experiments at La Vista Library – 11:00am – FREE

• All Ages.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 9th – Percy Jackson Escape Room For Teens – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood to help Percy search for Riptide so that he can defend the camp! In this escape room for teens ages 12-18, you must solve various puzzles and locks in order to find Riptide in time and help Percy prepare before the monsters attack.
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha NE 68102

Jan 10th – Family Trivia: Star Wars at La Vista Library – 6:00pm – FREE

• All Ages. Test your Star Wars knowledge at trivia! Trivia will cover movies, cartoons, and Disney + original shows in the Star Wars universe.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 11th – Crafternoon at La Vista Library – 4:00pm – FREE

• Ages 4-12. This activity brings out your inner artist! Parent participation required.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 9th-14th – Mamma Mia! at The Orpheum Theater – Times and Prices Vary

• For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the timeless hits of ABBA that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Jan 12th – Creative Hands at La Vista Library – 10:00am – FREE

• Ages 0-6.  Meet at the library for fun activities for toddlers! 
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 13th – Star Wars Night with The Lincoln Stars – 6:05pm – Game Tickets Required

• The Stars Wars Night Package comes with 4 tickets and 2 light wands. Additional light wands will be available to purchase at fan services.
• Location: The Ice Box – 1880 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68501

Jan 14th – Nebraska Parkour’s Open House – 1:00-4:45pm – FREE (Ages 7+) [REGISTER]

• You’re invited to Nebraska Parkour’s upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 14th from 1:00 to 4:45 PM! This is a great opportunity for new students ages 7+ to try out our parkour classes free of charge.
• Location: Nebraska Parkour – 2828 S 82nd Ave. STE 8, Omaha, NE 68124

Jan 15th – Durham Museum Free Admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 10:00am-4:00pm – FREE

• The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on Monday, January 15, 10AM-4PM, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join the museum as we highlight MLK’s legacy and message of peace, tolerance, community service, and an inclusive, hopeful future for all. 
• Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 

Jan 16th – Art Adventures Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:30am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Instructors from the Joslyn Art Museum will visit the Saddlebrook branch for an art-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring one of the museum’s fantastic pieces, and a special activity for kids to create their own art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to participate in the fun.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha NE 68116

Jan 16th – Toddler Tuesday: Plushy Tea Party with Miss Jill! – 10:30-11:30 – FREE

• Your little one and their favorite stuffed friend are cordially invited to a very special winter tea time hosted by our good friend Miss Jill! There will be cookies to decorate, hot chocolate to drink, and exciting stories to delight the imagination. What better way to spend a cold winter’s day?
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118

Jan 16th – “Julia” Film Screening at Film Streams – 6:00-8:00pm – Tickets Req

• Let’s go to the movies! The Durham Museum is partnering with Film Streams to host a screening of the 2021 documentary Julia on January 16, 2024. Event will include a pre-screening chat with The Durham Museum staff about some of the important local figures in Omaha’s culinary history, as featured in our local focus exhibition, Cream of the Crop, alongside Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.
• Location: Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater – 1340 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE 68102

Jan 13th – Cold Days, Warm Hearts at E.T. Mahoney State Park – 1:00-4:00pm – FREE with Park Entry Permit

• Celebrate the frosty season by making memories with the whole family to warm you through the cold days of winter. If conditions allow, we’ll do some ice fishing and provide both instruction and gear for this favorite winter activity. Winter crafts will be available for purchase and our park Naturalists will provide some free nature programs.  Food specials include a hot dog, chips and a drink combo for $5; s’mores kit for $2.50 each and hot chocolate and popcorn for $1 each.
• Location: Owen Marina at Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska 68003

Jan 12th – Superhero Night with the Omaha Lancers – 7:05pm – Game Tickets Required

• Come cheer on your hometown Omaha Lancers as they take on their I-80 Rival the Lincoln Stars!  Multiple superheroes will be there for photo ops.
• Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena – 7300 Q St, Omaha, NE

Jan 17th – Robot Storytime with Do Space Little Labs – 10:30-11:30am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Our friends from Do Space are bringing special robots for kids to program after storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. This storytime is geared for kids ages 3-5.  Registration required for the 11AM robot activity but not required for storytime.
• Location: Abrahams Branch – 5111 N. 90th St, Omaha NE 68134

Jan 17th – Homeschool in the Hills: Winter Wildlife & Tracks – 10:00-11:30am, 1:00-2:30pm – $5/child

• Let’s track down the evidence of winter wildlife in Iowa. Who is active this time of year, how do they survive, and what clues do they leave behind? Find out the answers to these questions and more!  Enjoy a snack and stay after the program to explore the park and socialize.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

Jan 17th & 18th – Homeschool Hikes: Eagles – 9:00-10:30am (17th) 1:00-2:30 (18th) – $4 per child and $5 per adult

• Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.
• Location: Schramm Education Center – 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE 68028

Jan 17th & 18th – Mom and Son Glow Dance – 6:15-8:15pm – $30/pp

• Light up the night at the first Mom and son Glow Dance.  This fun night will include dinner, dance, glow sticks, and more.  Open to Mothers and sons of all ages. Semi-Formal attired requested. Limited to one session per couple.
• Location: Chrysalis Event Center – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Jan 17th & 18th – Year of the Dragon: A Lunar New Year Celebration with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company – 7:00pm – Registration Req

• When the acclaimed Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company visits Omaha to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a performance at the Orpheum Theater, they will also teach two dance workshops for the local community in partnership with the Nebraska Chinese Association.

Jan 18th – Teen Game Night at La Vista Library – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Ages 12-18.  Teens can come to the library for pizza and games. 
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 19th – Family Battle Zone – 6:00-8:00pm – $20/pp

• Parents come and bring your child to test your skills on our battlefield. Participants will play various games including death-match, capture the flag, free for all, and much more. Battle Zone will be a mixture of either Dodgeball or Nerf Gun Wars. Participants must bring their own unmodified, and not battery powered Nerf gun. There will only be a few on site. Extra darts will be provided for participants to use.  A meal will be provided for all participants. Registration required one week in advance. Open to parents and kids ages 8 and up.

• Location: Field House Multi-Purpose Space – 1022 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Jan 19th – Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company – The Year of the Dragon – 7:30pm

• Immerse yourself in a festive production celebrating the biggest holiday in the world: the 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Choreographer Nai-Ni Chen has been making dances that bridge the richness of Asian artistic heritage and the dynamism of American dance for the past 30 years. Presented in collaboration with the Nebraska Chinese Association.
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Jan 19th – Feb 4th – Night at the Farm: A Bedtime Party – Dates & Times Vary – $30/pp, Members Free

• Join the night-time party on the farm! A young goat named Kid finally gets to attend his first bedtime party. From baking giant pies with Uncle Horse to having a dress up party with Sheep, experience all the musical fun alongside Kid. Based on the work of Omaha-connected miniature artists C+C Mini Factory with original music that will have you dancing in your seat, this world premiere promises to bring out the young party animal in you!
• Location: Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102

Jan 20th & 21st – Forever Young at Film Streams: Hugo – 10:00am – $5/pp

• Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever Young’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming ​modern hits provides fun for everyone!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

Jan 20th – Lowe’s Workshop: My First DIY Toolbox – 10:00am-1:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. We look forward to building with you and your little ones! Don’t forget – if you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to Walk-Ins starting at 1:00pm, the day of the workshop.
• Location: Lowe’s Stores

Jan 20th – Out & About Storytime: Adams Park Community Center – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more.  Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In January, we will learn about animal tracks. Bring your coats because we’ll be looking for them outside after storytime!
• Location: Adams Park – 3121 Bedford Avenue, Omaha NE 68111

Jan 20th – Cozy Reading Mugs for Teens & Adults – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Prepare for a cozy reading night or create a thoughtful gift for your favorite bookworm in our Cricut Mug Press class. Come with a book quote in mind to decorate your drinkware!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 20th – Cookies & Canvas at Gretna Library – 1:30-2:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Kids in grades 2-5 can create a winter painting while guided by a visiting artist.  Snacks and drinks provided.  Registration is required.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Jan 20th – Princess Night with The Lincoln Stars – 6:05pm – Game Tickets Required

• The Princess Night Package includes 4 tickets and 2 princess tiaras.
• Location: The Ice Box – 1880 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68501

Jan 20th & 21st – 10748 Bash sponsored by Coffee Society Cafe & Bon Vivant Suites – 9:00am-5:00pm – FREE

• Coffee Society Cafe and Bon Vivant Suites are thrilled to invite the community to join them in commemorating the 1st anniversary of Coffee Society Cafe and the Grand Opening of Bon Vivant Suites. The celebration, aptly named the 10748 Bash, promises a weekend filled with festivities, a pop-up shop market, and an abundance of excitement for all attendees.
• Highlights:
  • Small Business Market: Shop the latest finds from a variety of local businesses.
  • Special Menus at Coffee Society Cafe: Indulge in specially curated menus at Coffee Society Cafe.
  • Tours of Bon Vivant Suites: Get an exclusive look at the newly opened Bon Vivant Suites.
  • Exciting Giveaways: Enjoy giveaways throughout the weekend.
• Location: Bon Vivant Suites – 10748 Virginia Plaza, Suite 103, La Vista, NE

Jan 22nd – Design Studio: Floating Chalk Prints – 3:00-4:00pm (20th), 4:00-5:00pm (22nd) – FREE [REGISTER]

• Two chances to get crafty and show off your art skills in this monthly program for 9-12 year olds. New project each month! This month: Floating Chalk Prints on Jan 20 or Jan 22.  Registration is required and can be completed below. If you wish to  register more than one kid for this program, please refresh the page between registrations.
• Location: Art Room in Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Jan 22nd – Robot Storytime with Do Space Littles Lab – 9:30-10:15am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Our friends from Do Space are bringing special robots for kids to program after storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. This storytime is geared for kids ages 3-5.  Registration required for the 10:00AM robot activity and begins December 15th. Registration is not required for storytime.
• Location: Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha NE 68144

Jan 22nd – Teen Time: Pom Pom Penguins – 3:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Drop-in for the craft or activity of the week. Learn how to make a pom pom penguin!
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Jan 23rd – Tiny Tot Winter Party & Storytime – 10:00am-12:00pm – FREE 

• Celebrate winter at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center! Kicking off with Music & Movement Storytime at 10am, there will also be a toddler winter craft and a bounce house in the gym! This free event is for children ages 5 and younger.  The storytime focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s)
• Location: A.V. Sorensen Branch Library – 4808 Cass St., Omaha NE.

Jan 23rd – Teen Hangout at the Downtown Branch – 3:30-4:30pm – FREE

• Have you visited the Teen Space at the Downtown Branch? Stop by the 2nd floor on Tuesday afternoons for a relaxed art activity and bookish conversation. No experience required!
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha NE 68102

Jan 23rd – Design It! Upcycled Containers – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Got old containers piling up? Don’t let them go to waste! Bring them into this Make It! class and mold some air dry clay additions for a creative storage solution.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 23rd – Create a Bullet Journal! for Teens & Adults – 5:30-7:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Need something analog to keep you on track with your goals this year? We’ll create pocket-sized bullet journals with laser-cut covers in this productive workshop.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 27th – Music Bingo – 4:00-5:15pm – FREE

• Sing your heart out and win prizes at this special evening in memory of beloved library patron Katey Bremer.  Prizes sponsored by Katey’s memorial. Hosted by The Music Bingo People. For all ages.  
• Location: Gretna United Methodist Church – 11457 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028

Jan 25th – Homeschool Program: Egyptian Art Projects at La Vista Library – 2:00pm – FREE

• All Ages.
• Location: La Vista Public Library – 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Jan 25th – Make It! Engineering Edition – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Ages 6-12.  An Engineer is a person who wants to know how and why things work. They are also problem solvers. We’ll practice these skills with a LEGO challenge activity! Can you recreate each structure? How can you improve it?.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 26th – Fireside Fridays at Lied Lodge: Evans & Moore Duo – 5:00-8:00pm

• Grab your family, friends, and favorite board games, cards, and books, and enjoy an evening in the warm and cozy surroundings of the Lied Lodge lobby. Snuggle up to the fire, sip complimentary hot chocolate, and enjoy live music. You can also take part in a special selection wine tasting featuring three favorites from the Timbers wine list. Taste all three and keep your Arbor Day Farm wine glass for $18.
• Location: Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm – 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Jan 26th – Full Moon Hikes: Wolf Moon – 5:30-7:30pm – $15/members, $25/non-members [REGISTER]

• Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what comes out after dark in the Forest? Find out on our guided Full Moon Hikes!  Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The event will include a bonfire and s’mores.

• Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

Jan 26th – Penguin Prom – 6:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Join Gretna Public library for games, crafts, and a storytime to celebrate our best-dressed friends of the South Pole. Wear black and white to blend in! Recommended for ages 1-6.
• Location: Gretna United Methodist Church – 11457 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028

Jan 27th – Prince & Princess Tea Party – 10:30-11:30am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join Bennington Library for a royal tea party with special guest, Preteen Miss Central States: Addysen Oreskovich. All princes, princesses, court jesters, and knights are welcome to attend in their best royal attire. Treats and activities will be provided for all. Feel free to bring your favorite stuffed animal guest! Please register for this event on their website
• Location: Bennington Library – 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, NE 68007

Jan 27th – Little’s Lab: Let’s Play with Robots! – 11:00-11:45am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Explore symmetry in nature by creating 3D butterflies to be displayed as stained glass renderings mounted on windows or against fabric backdrops.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Jan 27th – 8th Annual Mac & Cheese Binge – 11:00am-3:00pm

• The Mac & Cheese Binge celebrates one of food’s greatest marriages: Mac and Cheese. Each participating restaurant will be offering mac & cheese samplers, with suggested drink pairings (prices vary). Visit as many restaurants as possible (in any order you’d like) and cast your vote for the best mac in midtown!  Click here for full menu.
• Location: Midtown Crossing – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131

Jan 27th – Discover Ice Fishing: Omaha – 1:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at four Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth Fishing Program will host three on-ice and one classroom events.  Limited loaner equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bait and instruction will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment.  All fishing regulations apply.
• Location: Flanagan Lake – 168th and Fort St, Omaha, NE 68116