Family Fun in Omaha

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Crafts with Cops – Corn Kernel Crafts

Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area.

This month’s craft project: Corn Kernel Crafts

Fire Fighter Storytime

Join for a special Firefighter storytime. Firefighters will be here to read a book. Watch as they put on their gear and learn more about fire prevention. Then explore the fire truck.

Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard

Join for all things PUMPKIN! Fresh pumpkin doughnuts made all day long. Plus special pumpkin inspired treats in our Sweet Shoppe all weekend! Find a GOLDEN PUMPKIN in the patch and win prize! Search goes all weekend. Multiple chances to join in. Play with our adorable goats | Tractor Rides | Find your way through our corn maze | Orchard scavenger hunt | Large Playground | Human hamster wheels

Saturday Orchard Activities and U-Pick from 10am – 6pm

Sunday Orchard Activities and U-Pick from 11am – 5pm

Live Music:

10/11

11-1 Rich Patton

2-5p Bryan Lidgett

10/12

1-4p Heartland Trio

10/18

11-1 Charlie Alley

2-5p Nolan Leonard

10/19

1-4p Magick K Acoustic

Regular admission fees for the weekend, no advance tickets. $15/person farm maintenance fee gets you access to all u-pick areas, and includes activities for the day. 3 and under are free!

Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard

Join for all things PUMPKIN! Fresh pumpkin doughnuts made all day long. Plus special pumpkin inspired treats in our Sweet Shoppe all weekend! Find a GOLDEN PUMPKIN in the patch and win prize! Search goes all weekend. Multiple chances to join in. Play with our adorable goats | Tractor Rides | Find your way through our corn maze | Orchard scavenger hunt | Large Playground | Human hamster wheels

Saturday Orchard Activities and U-Pick from 10am – 6pm

Sunday Orchard Activities and U-Pick from 11am – 5pm

Live Music:

10/11

11-1 Rich Patton

2-5p Bryan Lidgett

10/12

1-4p Heartland Trio

10/18

11-1 Charlie Alley

2-5p Nolan Leonard

10/19

1-4p Magick K Acoustic

Regular admission fees for the weekend, no advance tickets. $15/person farm maintenance fee gets you access to all u-pick areas, and includes activities for the day. 3 and under are free!

Library Field Trip: Gretna Fire Station #1

Learn about the fire station, emergency vehicles, and fire safety at the Gretna fire station at 21825 Capehart Rd. All preschool and homeschool families are invited.  No library card or registration required.

Maggot Painting | Insects and Death

Put aside your paintbrushes! Our new painting tools are live maggots! Create a unique masterpiece that will be beautiful and a good conversation starter.  

Dr. Amanda Roe, Associate Professor of Biology, will be leading this craft as well as a presentation on the importance of insects in the process of decomposition.

Open to all ages.

Ahoy! An Escape Room!

Can your team solve the puzzles before time runs out? Sign up to reserve your spot in the challenge.  No library card required.  For incoming Grades 2-5.  The instructions and game will take approximately 45 minutes.  Do not sign up for more than one timeslot.

Registration is required. 

The following days and times are also available.  Click below to register.

Saturday Craft: Wine Cork Pumpkin

Join for a Saturday craft session as we make festive fall pumpkin decorations! They’ll be using wine corks and paint to create unique pieces that will add a lovely fall touch to your kitchen or living space. 

Since supplies and space are limited, registration is required. This program is intended for adult crafters.