2020 is almost here! Celebrate New Year’s in the Omaha area with many family-friendly events!
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Family Events to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Omaha
Say Goodbye to 2020 at The Durham Museum – Dec. 31 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Included with regular admission or membership [REGISTER]
- Visit the museum on Dec. 31st to see the Jim Henson Exhibition, participate in a scavenger hunt to find Sesame Street characters, and get a free party sundae (while supplies last) at the Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain. Guests to the museum will receive the ultimate party-in-a-bag to safely celebrate Noon Years at home.
- This activity is included with museum admission but requires timed entry reservations.
- Location: 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular – Dec. 31 (7 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy the spectacular firework show in the warmth and safety of your vehicle or home!
- Arrive early and park for FREE to view the up-close show in the recommended viewing areas listed here.
- The fireworks will be launched from Parking Lot D of the CHI Health Center.
New Year’s Eve Midnight Hike at Hitchcock Nature Center – Dec. 31 (11:30 p.m.), $5/person [REGISTER]
- Celebrate the end of 2020 in style during a guided night hike through the Loess Hills at Hitchcock Nature Center.
- Admission fee includes admission to the park. Age 5 and up.
- Location: 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA (meet at the Loess Hills Lodge).
Noon Year’s Eve at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – TBA
- Have a wild time with entertainment from Joe Cole’s Magic Show, music and an early countdown to 2020 complete with a mini beach ball drop at noon outside on the Desert Dome Plaza.
- Location: 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Saddlebrook Community Center – TBA
- Ring in the new year with dancing, inflatables, crafts, and a balloon drop!
- Location: 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Florence Branch – TBA
- Read stories, sing, dance, eat snacks, craft, and make party hats until you bring in the New Year at Noon!
- Location: 2920 Bondesson St. Omaha.
Noon Year’s Eve at La Vista Library – TBA
- Celebrate and bring in the new year…Library style! Make noisemakers and count down to noon.
- Location: 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE.
Gretna Public Library’s Noon Year’s Eve Party – TBA
- Enjoy crafts and games followed by an exciting count down to noon!
- NEW Location: Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church Gretna Nebraska, 153 S. McKenna St., Gretna, NE.
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Ralston’s Baright Public Library – TBA
- Celebrate the New Year!
- Location: 5555 S. 77th St., Ralston, NE.
Bubbly New Year’s Eve Party at the Omaha Children’s Museum – TBA
- Enjoy bubble activities and the popular Bubble Science Show. Plus, kids can meet a mermaid, Glinda the good witch, and enjoy a bubble wrap stomp. Celebrate with a Bubble Drop at “midnight” (at 7:45 p.m.).
- Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting.
Have a wonderful New Year!
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