2019 is almost here! Celebrate New Year’s in the Omaha Area with many Family-Friendly Events!
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12 Events to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Omaha
New Year’s Preschool Storytime at Main Library
Celebrate the start of the New Year with a sparkly, fun-filled storytime. Recommended for ages 3 to 5 years, though children of all ages are welcome.
- Where: W. Dale Clark (Main) Library, 215 S. 15th St., Omaha
- Date and Time: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
- Cost: Free
Noon Year’s Eve at Saddlebrook Branch
Join in a fun morning leading up to the 1,000 balloon drop at noon! There will be a dance party, reading areas for family reading, gaming in the teen room, bounce and play in the gym, and a countdown at noon.
- Where: Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 29, 2018 (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 by Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, special crafts and activities. Ring in the noon year in your handmade party hats while enjoying the celebratory bubble wrap stomp and the spectacular balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall.
- Where: 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Cost: Included with regular admission or membership.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Gretna Public Library
Come early for a craft and a story, and then count down to 12:00 noon, epic balloon drop included. No registration required. All ages invited.
- Where: 119 N. McKenna Ave., Gretna, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Cost: Free
New Year’s Eve Family Storytime at Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library
Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve celebratory storytime. In addition to stories, songs, and dancing, children will be making noisemakers to take home and ring in the New Year.
- Where: Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (10:30 – 11:15 a.m.)
- Cost: Free
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Millard Branch Library – This event is full (Join Waitlist)
Sing, dance, play, eat snacks, and make party hats … then bring in the New Year at noon!
- Where: Millard Branch Library, 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Cost: Free
Noon Year’s Eve at La Vista Library
This rockin’, child-friendly version of New Year’s Eve includes dancing, treats, crafts, and a countdown to noon. All ages welcome, and no registration required.
- Where: 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
- Cost: Free
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Ralston Baright Library
Celebrate the New Year!
- Where: 5555 S. 77th St., Ralston, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (11:30 a.m. – 1 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, music and an early countdown to 2019 complete with a beach ball drop at noon.
- Where: 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Cost: Included with regular admission or membership.
New Year Fireworks Spectacular – NEW DATE, Saturday, January 5, 2019
Celebrate the New Year with this year’s fireworks show, the closing event of the Holiday Lights Festival. Parking meters will be FREE after 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 5th for the Fireworks Spectacular.
- Where: Gene Leahy Mall, 14th & Farnam St., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: NEW DATE… Saturday, January 5, 2019 (7 p.m.)
- Cost: Free
New Year’s Eve at The MARK Omaha
Celebrate with fun, family-friendly packages.
- Where: 20902 Cumberland Dr. (just NW of 204th & Dodge), Elkhorn, NE
- Date and Time: December 31, 2018
- Cost: Visit website for packages and reservations
New Year’s Eve Party at the Omaha Children’s Museum
Enjoy bubble activities like DIY bubble wands, bubble painting and the Bubble Science Show. Plus kids can meet a mermaid and enjoy a bubble wrap stomp.
- Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (5 – 8 p.m.) Note about the museum hours that Monday: The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Member Hour will be 9 to 10 a.m. that day.
- Cost: All activities are included with museum admission (and free for member families), while supplies last.
Family New Year’s Party at Thunderbowl
Bring the family to bowl and celebrate the New Year early! There will be lots of fun activities, game cards for the kids, and, of course, bowling!
- Where: Thunderbowl, 1900 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
- Date and Time: Dec. 31, 2018 (4 – 6 p.m. or 7 – 9 p.m.)
- Cost: $99.99 per lane (up to six per lane).
It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting.
Have a wonderful New Year’s!
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