Family-Friendly New Year's Events in Omaha!

2017 is almost here! Celebrate the New Year with many Family-Friendly Events in the Omaha Area! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.

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Special thanks to the Omaha Children’s Museum for sponsoring the Omaha New Year’s Guide!

Celebrate with the Light the Night Special Family Event and enjoy a fun late night of play at the museum!

Light the Night at Omaha Children’s Museum

Celebrate the New Year early with Light the Night on Dec. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.! “Light” themed activities will include glow crafts and a special science show. The evening will conclude with a countdown at 8 p.m. with fireworks outside!

Where: 500 South 20th Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Friday, December 30, 2016; 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are limited, and are $15 per person for members and $25 per person for non-members. Purchase tickets online at ocm.org, in person at the museum, or by phone at 402-342-6164.

Sump Library in Papillion

Stories, crafts and count down the to the “New Year” at noon.

Where: 222 N Jefferson St, Papillion
Date and Time: Friday, Dec. 30, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Cost: Free

Noon Year’s Eve at The Durham Museum

Children of all ages will enjoy this fun-packed party with live music, special crafts, and activities.

Where: 801 South 10th Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Included with regular admission or membership.

Noon Year’s Eve at Saddlebrook

Storytime, games, bounce house, fun family photo area, balloon drop, and more.

Where: Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Avenue, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Noon Year’s Eve Party at A. V. Sorensen Branch

Storytime, craft for kids, bounce house, photo backdrop, D.J., and balloon drop.

Where: A. V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: Free

Noon Year’s Eve Party at South Omaha Library

Read books, craft sparkly noisemakers and party hats, and count down to the Noon Year’s.

Where: South Omaha Branch, 2808 Q Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: Free

Noon Year’s Eve Party at W. Dale Clark Main Library

Sparkly art projects, fun for all ages including a bubble wrap stomp.

Where: Main Library, 215 South 15th Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: Free

Hy-Vee 156th & Maple

Kids’ Noon Year’s Eve Party!

Where: Hy-Vee, 156th & Maple
Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Noon Year’s Eve Party at Swanson Branch Library

Make your own noisemaker, pose for family photos, and bubble stomp.

Where: Swanson Branch, 9101 West Dodge Road, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Cost: Free

Noon Year’s Eve at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Have a wild time with entertainment from Joe Cole’s Magic Show, fun activities, and an early countdown to 2017 complete with a beach ball drop at noon.

Where: 3701 South 10th Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Included with regular admission or membership.

La Vista Noon Year’s Eve Party

Rockin’ child-friendly version of New Year’s Eve with dancing, treats, crafts, and more.

Where: La Vista Library, 9110 Giles Road, La Vista
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this year’s Fireworks show!

Where: Gene Leahy Mall, 14th & Farnam Street, Omaha
Date and Time: Saturday, December 31, 2016; 7 p.m.
Cost: Free

It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting. Have a wonderful New Year’s!

Family-Friendly New Year’s Events in Omaha!