Family Fun All Summer with Kroc Center Summer Membership Special + Giveaway! (ENDED)

May 16, 2016

Many thanks to The Salvation Army Kroc Center for sponsoring this post and for providing the prize for the giveaway.

Summer will be here soon and you can enjoy Family Fun all Summer at The Kroc Center! Save with a special Summer Membership Special that gives your family (up to 6 people!) access to all member benefits: fitness & aquatics areas, drop-in classes, and program and day camp discounts!

→ Plus, one lucky reader will win a Summer Household Membership – Enter to win below!

The Kroc Center Summer Household Membership

The Kroc Center’s Summer Household Membership is good for up to 6 people, with no registration fee! Just pay one flat fee of $160.00 (no joining fee!) and a family of up to 6 (sharing the same residence) can enjoy all the Kroc Center has to offer all summer long!

The Kroc Center Summer Family Membership is a FLAT FEE, limited-time household membership for Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (5/31/16 – 9/4/2016). (Note: The Kroc Center is closed on Monday, May 30th-Memorial Day and Monday, September 5th-Labor Day).

Your Family Membership includes access to:

Two Swimming Pools
101 Cardio & Strength Training Machines
Free-Weight Area
Multi-Activity Gymnasium
Art Studio
Pottery Studio
Game Room
Computer Lab
Indoor Turf Arena
Discounted Camp Kroc Day Camp Rates
FREE Drop In Group Exercise Classes
FREE Drop In Aquatic Group Exercise Classes
Something for everyone in the family!

Come in for a Free Tour anytime!

Upcoming Special Events at The Kroc Center

Check out these FUN Special Events coming up at The Kroc Center:

Sunday Funday in the Pool – Every Sunday 1 – 5:30 p.m. FREE to Members
Inflatable Friday – Every Friday 4 – 7:30 p.m. FREE to Members
Kidz Kayak Racing – Every Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. Ages 8-12; FREE to Members
Family Splash Party – Every 3rd Friday of the Month, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE to Members

Visit The Kroc Center Calendar to see these events and more!

A great membership option for large families or extended families – of up to 6 people sharing the same residence. Please note: All household members over the age of 19 are required to provide proof of residence that matches that of the primary household member. Proof of residence must be provided when the membership is activated. Please bring acceptable identification with you to expedite the process. Member Benefits Include: Use of the Fitness Center, Aquatics, Gymnasium, Computer Lab, Game Room and more all housed in a beautiful facility with high quality equipment and programs. Free access to numerous drop-in classes and activities each week for individuals of all ages. Complimentary Fitness Evaluations, Balance Assessments and workout programs. Plus a discount on select classes, child care, and programs.

Visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for current events, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

Giveaway: Win A Summer Household Membership to The Kroc Center!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a Summer Household Membership to The Kroc Center (value $160)!

Please Note: No Cash Back, No Cash Value, Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable, May not be used for past purchases, Taxes Due Upon Redemption (Approximately $11.20). Certificate expiration date: 9/4/2016.

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Carly K.!

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FREE Imagination Movers Concert at Loessfest + Giveaway! (ENDED)

May 15, 2016

Disclosure: Many thanks to Loessfest and The Imagination Movers for sponsoring this post and for providing the prize for the giveaway.

Experience an entire week of FREE events at Loessfest, May 28 – June 5 at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park!

One of the highlights is the FREE Imagination Movers Concert, part of opening night “Riverfront Block Party” on May 28!

This high-energy, interactive show starring Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, and Scott “Smitty” Smith features their most crowd-pleasing tunes and inspires lots of audience participation to “jump up, get down, stand up and turn around!”

Riverfront Block Party at Loessfest – Saturday, May 28

Featuring Imagination Movers and Inside Out

The party starts at 5 p.m. at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park with Bounce Houses, food, train ride, face painting and other fun activities.

The Imagination Movers take the stage at 7 p.m. for a free concert.

After the show, Inside Out will play on the BIG BIG BIG screen – this will be at dusk or about 9 p.m.!

Imagination Movers

The Imagination Movers began with the dream to create music that spoke to children along with a children’s television show. The Movers partnered with Disney in 2007 and filmed 75 episodes of their Emmy Award-winning series over three seasons. The show airs in more than 55 countries and they’ve sold half a million CDs and DVDs to date.

The Movers are currently developing an animated series “Super Movers” in partnership with Toronto-based 9 Story Media Group. The Movers are known as a high-energy, interactive live music act. Over the last decade they have entertained more than a million fans in North America, Europe and Asia. According to thousands of fan reviews on Ticketmaster.com, Imagination Movers ranks as the No. 1 rated major touring act for families.

Loessfest – May 28-June 5

Enjoy an entire week of FREE events at Loessfest including Kool and the Gang in concert, fireworks, movies in the park, Riverfront Block Party, + more! Loessfest will be held at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, on the Iowa side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Saturday, May 28: The Run Loess Half Marathon and 5K, organized by the Council Bluffs YMCA, will kick off Loessfest at 8 a.m. Registration is required for the race, but there is no cost for spectators.
Saturday, May 28: Riverfront Block Party – Bring the family to the park at 5 p.m. for food and entertainment, bounce houses, train rides, face painting, and other fun activities, and at 7 p.m., Disney Junior’s Imagination Movers takes the stage for a free concert! At dusk, it’s time for the first movie in the park of the year: Disney Pixar’s Inside Out.
Sunday, May 29: Kool and the Gang with special guest Atlanta Rhythm Section – The free concert begins at 7 p.m.
Monday, May 30: Fireworks for Freedom Omaha Symphony Concert – The Omaha Symphony with Ernest Richardson, principal pops conductor, will present a free patriotic concert, Fireworks for Freedom, at 8 p.m. A fireworks show set to music will follow the performance.
Tuesday, May 31: Bike the Bluffs – Loessfest is hosting a 22-mile bicycle ride beginning at the river at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park. The ride starts at 6 p.m., and will venture through the trails and through downtown Council Bluffs and back, with several optional stops along the way.
Wednesday, June 1: Movie in the Park: Raiders of the Lost Ark – This four-time Oscar Winning film will hit the big, big screen at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park at 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 2: #ThrowbackThursday featuring The Return of Sprite Night – First, Sweet 98 DJs Hot Scott and Rockett will take us back to the 90s, then we’ll hop back two decades to the 70s with a free concert by The 70’s Show featuring all your favorite 70s music. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5: Taste of Omaha on the Riverfront – Taste of Omaha has established itself as the annual event bringing together a dazzling selection of great foods and culinary delights for people from throughout the region to taste, relax and enjoy as a family activity on the Riverfront.
Sunday, June 5: GOLFFEST – This unique event will offer prizes galore as golfers will play 27 holes on both Dodge Riverside Golf Course and Westwood Golf Course — registration fee required, call 712-328- 4660 — includes lunch and dinner. Spectators are welcome to watch the fun.
Every Night: Rays Interactive Light Environment – Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park features a “one-of- a-kind” interactive light display – Rays by artist Dan Corson – part of the Iowa West Public Art collection. Rays is a permanent exhibit at the Park with nightly displays – thanks to the Iowa West Foundation.

Parking is available on both sides of the river for all Loessfest events, including the parking lot just north of Harrah’s Casino and in Harrah’s parking garage. Please note, due to construction, there is no longer parking available or access to the park from the old Playland Park area off Avenue B, just east of the Great Lawn. To avoid traffic delays and to reserve your spot on the Great Lawn in the park, please consider carpooling and arrive early for Loessfest events.

Discover more Free Summer Activities in Omaha and find upcoming events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!

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Giveaway: Win An Imagination Movers Prize Pack including Music from the Movers!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win an Imagination Movers Prize Pack including an autographed poster, mouse ears, stickers and a CD!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Lauren N. and Lisa L.!

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The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska at the Bellevue Berry Farm (May 7-8 and May 14-15) + Giveaway! (ENDED)

April 13, 2016

Disclosure: Many thanks to Bellevue Berry Farm for sponsoring this post and for providing the tickets for the giveaway.

Experience two different and unique weekends of jousting and medieval fun at The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska at the Bellevue Berry Farm, May 7 – 8 and May 14 – 15!

First Weekend: May 7-8

The first weekend kicks off with Highland Games of strength and skill and a battle of Vengeance and Honour, a hard-hitting and extreme joust between two rival knights. Weekend one also spotlights KC Renaissance Festival favorite Tricks of the Light, a fire, hoop, and dance troupe that seduces the senses with their rhythmic drumbeat and mesmerizing flame work.

Second Weekend: May 14-15

The second weekend brings a new roster of artisans, performers, and jousters! On May 14th and 15th all attendees will witness a jousting spectacle of pomp and ceremony during The Queen’s Champions, a royal celebration on the joust field full of grandeur and majesty. Attendees will marvel at the lance striking and sword smashing of this awesome horseback competition. The second weekend also boasts Bellajhara, a belly-dancing troupe new to the Renaissance festival, as well as the comedy antics and swordplay of Pass 4 Pirates.

Regional and National Performers

Both weekends offer regional and national performers ranging from fire dancers and jugglers to madrigal singers and comical jesters. There’s always a large food selection, adult beverages, original and unique merchandise, historical fun, hands-on activities, and free make-and-take crafts for the kids, provided by Nobbies.

“What has been fantastic to see developing as our festival has grown, is the variety of story lines that the festival characters are playing throughout the two weekends,” said co-producer Holly Gage-Hennecke. “We have the French Duke of Anjou and Lord Robert Dudley scheming against each other as both try to gain the hand of Queen Elizabeth I. In the Enchanted Forest the Unseelie Fairies are (reluctantly!) passing the reins of power to the Seelie Fae now that we are moving into springtime.”

“The entire village is alive with colorful characters, including pirates, mermaids, Musketeers, and familiar storybook personas, to name a few, who are acting out their tales of triumph and trial for everyone to see as we go about having a magical time here at Nebraska’s largest Renaissance Festival.”

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska

Where: Bellevue Berry Farm

Dates: May 7-8 and May 14-15

Times: Festival hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain or shine).

Tickets: $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-12, and $10 for groups of 10 and more.

For More Information and Tickets: Visit BellevueBerryFarm.com or RenFestNebraska.com, or on Facebook at facebook.com/RenFestNE, or call 402-331-5500.

Giveaway: Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska during the first weekend, May 7-8!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a 4-Pack of Tickets to The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska! Tickets may be used for one visit during the first weekend May 7 or 8 at Bellevue Berry Farm.

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Kristy W.!

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Peter & The Starcatcher Opens at The Rose Theater + Giveaway! (ENDED)

December 3, 2015

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater for providing complimentary tickets for my family in exchange for sharing about the show, and for providing the tickets for the giveaway!

Discover the story behind the legend of Peter Pan when Peter & The Starcatcher opens this weekend at The Rose Theater!

Peter & The Starcatcher serves as a prequel to the well-known tale of Peter Pan and explains how many of the elements of that story came to be. Find answers to these questions and more including How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? Where did Tinkerbell come from? How did Captain Hook lose his hand? One of my favorite stories growing up, I am excited to see the creativity and imagination in telling the story behind the story!

The play tells the story of an orphan who is wrangled onto a ship loaded with some mysterious crates filled with starstuff. He meets a 13-year-old Starcatcher Apprentice named Molly who has been charged with protecting the starstuff. Adventures abound as they are pursued by a mustachioed pirate captain named Black Stache and his sidekick, Smee. Along the way, Molly learns what it means to grow up and the nameless orphan is christened Peter Pan.

Simulating the creativity of children through play, a dozen actors playing more than 100 characters will perform on a sparse, deconstructed stage (even the exposed brick of the back wall of The Rose stage will be visible) which is transformed into a world of fantasy and whimsy through the clever use of props.

Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater

Dates: Dec. 4-27, 2015
(*No performance Friday, Dec. 25)

Times: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Ages: Best for ages 7+ | 2 hours with an intermission

Tickets: $25 main floor | $20 balcony. Members of The Rose receive discounted tickets to the production.

Call (402) 345-4849 or purchase online at www.rosetheater.org. Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores and via a special purchase from Kid Cuisine. Reservations are required.

Find 30+ more family-friendly events this weekend and more in our Omaha Holiday Family Fun Guide!

Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater (2 Winners)! (ENDED)

Two Family Fun in Omaha readers will win 4 Tickets to Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater! (Reservations are required.)

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Rebecca L. and Jennifer W.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, December 6, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winners will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winners must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater for providing complimentary tickets for my family in exchange for sharing about the show, and for providing the tickets for the giveaway! Photos taken by MJB Photography. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

New Games, Family Fun, and Delicious Food at The MARK + Giveaway! (ENDED)

October 22, 2015

Disclosure: Special thanks to The MARK for inviting my family to experience their fun new attractions and enjoy a meal, and for providing the $25 giveaway!

Looking for a one-stop family entertainment center where you can bowl together, play games, and enjoy a delicious meal, perfect for the colder Winter weather or hot Summer days? Excited to try out a new 4D attraction or updated high-tech Laser Tag right here in Omaha? Have a child’s birthday coming up and need a fun location to host it?

The MARK Omaha is an impressive complex full of fun experiences for families to enjoy. Right when we walked in the door of their newly updated family entertainment center, we were welcomed by the excitement and anticipation that we were going to have fun together!

COURTS

Their newly added courts bring families for basketball tournaments and volleyball games. It is a perfect set-up for families who are there for tournaments where they can have their own entrance to the Courts from the parking lot, and can also play in the arcade or eat a meal during a tournament while waiting for games or afterwards to celebrate with their team.

Have you heard of Bubble Ball (pictured)? The MARK now offers Bubble Ball, too – a fun, high energy activity for kids and adults!

LANES

The MARK participates in the Kids Bowl Free program over the summer! We love the little orange dinosaurs that are perfect for helping little ones roll the balls down and hit a few pins!

GAMES – New Dark Ride XD and Updated Laser Tag!

The NEW Dark Ride XD is a 4D interactive game with movable chairs, special effects, and the true feeling you are falling down a waterfall! After getting buckled in your seat and putting on your 3D glasses, choose from 3 different movie adventures and be prepared to challenge your friends and family for an exciting visual experience.

We choose Los Banditos, where we rode along in the wild west, passing by a train, riding down a river, with many exciting falls and turns. If it gets a little too real for smaller children, you can raise your hand and they immediately turn their chair off. We had a blast in the game and are excited to try the other two experiences!

The newly updated Lost Ruins Laser Tag is amazing! The high tech vests offer a variety of options including changing colors and teams with each time you are hit.

With two levels and cool special effects, we had so much fun chasing each other, hiding behind corners, and peeking through all the little windows. The hand painted and carved designs on the wall add to the overall effect and excitement – high quality, intense fun!

The newly updated arcade was full of new games and old favorites!

GRILL – Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays!

Delicious fresh food at affordable prices! I had a 6 oz Steak Dinner, with 2 sides including hearty chili, and it was only $10! My husband loved his steak fajitas, and had enough to take home for a second meal. Watch your favorite games on 40+ TV’s. Check out their menu here!

Plus, Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays with a paid adult entree!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

The MARK is popular for Kids Birthday Parties with a variety of options and packages, including the NEW Court Party Package, where you can reserve your birthday party on their BRAND NEW indoor volleyball and basketball courts! See Birthday Party Packages here!

We had such a great time at The MARK, and are excited to return again soon. Their new attractions are VERY cool, and the courts are really nice. We were impressed with the entire atmosphere: Clean, Friendly-staff, Updated environment, and Family-Friendly!

For more information, see a full video from The Morning Blend here and visit:

The MARK Omaha

20902 Cumberland Drive
(NW of 204th and Dodge)
Elkhorn, NE

Giveaway: Win A $25 Giftcard to The MARK! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win a $25 Giftcard to The MARK!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Zach P.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, November 1, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

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Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater + Giveaway! (ENDED)

October 8, 2015

Many thanks to The Rose Theater who provided the tickets for the giveaway and for my family to enjoy this show!

Ivy + Bean: The Musical opens this weekend at The Rose Theater! This fun, musical adventure is based on the popular book series by Annie Barrows and illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

Ivy + Bean is the story about two girls growing up in a neighborhood called Pancake Court. Bean has a big personality and big ambitions to make her mark on the world, but her bossy big sister, Nancy, keeps getting in her way. Bean thinks the girl next door, Ivy, is strange and boring. But one day, while evading her big sister, Bean happens to catch Ivy as she is practicing to become a witch, and she realizes that Ivy may just be more interesting than she originally thought. The two team up together as they embark on a unique friendship, bonded together by their goal to make Nancy’s life completely miserable.

“Ivy + Bean is the kind of piece that is going to have an audience smiling the entire time,” says Rose artistic director Matthew Gutschick. The cast and crew of Ivy + Bean all relay a similar message: this is a show about real kids. “This show feels like a story about kids you really know,” says lighting and sound designer Kyle L. Toth. “It’s about the kids you see playing everyday on the street in front of your house.”

Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater

When: Oct. 9-25, 2015, Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Interpretation for audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing will be offered at the 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Ages: Best for ages 6+ | 75 minutes without an intermission

Tickets: Single tickets are $18 each. Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores for $14 each. Reservations are required. Members of The Rose Theater receive four free tickets to this show.

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Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win 4 Tickets to Ivy + Bean: The Musical at The Rose Theater!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Brenda V.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, October 11, 2015, 9:00 p.m., CST.

OTHER: Entrants must be 19 or older and located in the US only. The winner will be selected using random.org and notified via email. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Only one entry (+ bonus entries) per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted. [Note: Winner is recommended to reserve their seats as soon as possible after being notified of winning (before receiving vouchers).]

Disclosure: Many thanks to The Rose Theater who provided the tickets for the giveaway and for my family to enjoy this show. See disclosure and privacy policy here. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Spooktacular at the Zoo 2015 + Giveaway! (ENDED)

October 7, 2015

Special thanks to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for providing tickets for the giveaway and to my family for Spooktacular!

Spooktacular is coming to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! At their annual Halloween event, kids can trick-or-treat on Treat Street, meet and greet with numerous costumed characters on Storybook Lane, enjoy fall-themed games and activities, live music, and of course, animals!

See the Zoo After Hours!

Have you wondered what it is like to see the zoo after hours? At Spooktacular, you can see free-flying bats at the Lied Jungle® and nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle at Kingdoms of the Night®!

The evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, up close and personal experiences with different Animal Ambassadors, and balloon-twisted figurines from Omaha balloon artists!

When: October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: Purchase tickets in advance for $7 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® members or $8 per person for non-members online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free. Kids can bring their own trick-or-treat bag to fill with candy and other goodies.

Note: Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s admission gates and exhibit buildings will close early on October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1. Admission gates will close at 3:30 p.m. and exhibit buildings will close at 4:30 p.m. Zoo grounds will be cleared at 4:30 p.m. with re-admittance beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the event with a pre-purchased ticket.

Find this and more family-friendly Halloween Events here!

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Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Spooktacular at the Omaha Zoo! (ENDED)

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win 4 Tickets to Spooktacular at the Omaha Zoo!

This giveaway has ended. Many thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Annette B.!

GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, October 18, 2015, 11:59 p.m., CST.

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Football: The Exhibit Coming to The Strategic Air and Space Museum!

September 22, 2015

Do you or your kids love football? Curious about the science behind the game and understanding more about the football experience? Love to engage in hands-on activities with your family?

An exciting NEW traveling exhibit is coming to the Strategic Air and Space Museum this October! Football: The Exhibit brings a highly interactive experience on the science, technology, and history of the game!

Enter to Win Tickets

Family pass includes four passes to the Museum, two simulator rides, and a cinch pack. Contest lasts from October 1 – October 31, 2015.

Enter to WIN a Family Pass here!

Football: The Exhibit (Oct. 4, 2015 – Jan. 2, 2016)

A highly interactive experience, Football: The Exhibit provides hands-on learning while covering a wide array of science topics through football-themed areas such as Forward Pass and Game at the Line of Scrimmage!

With 25 hands-on activities that are divided into 9 different interactive zones, visitors can experience the physics of tackling, the balance needed for cheerleading, and a marching band activity that teaches rotational motion, angular and linear velocity. Guests can learn about the history of the game, the equipment necessary, and the cutting edge medical technology used to prevent and treat common injuries.

The Strategic Air & Space Museum, with the help of donations from sponsors, seeks to bring two popular traveling exhibits to the community annually. The museum focuses on fun interactive exhibits that teach and support lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content.

The exhibits are open to the general public but are also popular among school field trips. Football: The Exhibit focuses on STEM content and also teaches the importance of activity in our daily lives. “Most people think of football as only a game, but laws and principles of science dictate the way the game is played,” said Phil Onwiler, Education Director at the Strategic Air & Space Museum. “Visitors are invited to test their throwing skills in the passing cage and learn what it truly means to have a rifle arm.”

Fun Kids Activities

We love visiting the Strategic Air and Space Museum! Children can enjoy a variety of special activities and events including:

Space Shuttle Slide and Bouncer
HomeSchool Days
Pint-Sized Play Dates
Scout Adventures
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Cool Science 2 Go
Overnights
Camps and Workshops
Annual Science Fair
Science Zone
Planetarium
Motion Simulator Ride
Drone education for youth in its Aviation camps, scout workshops, and school field trips.
Special events and exhibits throughout the year!

More Upcoming Events

Treats, Planes, Trains, and Autos (Oct. 17-18, 2015) – Special Halloween Event! Visitors can enjoy muscle cars, aircraft, and trains from the 1960’s. Featured aircraft include eight bombers and fighters that played a role in American Aviation history in the 1960 time frame. The aircraft will be surrounded by muscle cars such as Corvettes, Chevelles, and Mustangs, and an Austin-Healy. Trains will be on display to convey all important modes of transportation in the 1960’s.

The Strategic Air & Space Museum will have special Groovy Baby activities from 12 – 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Activities include picture time with Austin Powers and an Austin-Healy, Trick or Treat at the Museum (Guests are encouraged to wear costumes!), Science Demonstration, Space walk, and Free movies in the ConAgra Theater!

Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2015) The Strategic Air and Space Museum honors America’s military veterans with a special program and lunch on Veteran’s Day. Veterans will be granted free admission to the Museum as appreciation for their service. This program will feature the posting of the colors and the program will include a keynote speaker and a panel of subject matter experts who will speak about the theme or historical event. The Museums will encourage veterans to share their experience particularly related to museum aircraft and/or the aircraft they flew during their careers. Guests should arrive for the program, along with a free box-sandwich lunch, at 11:30 a.m.

Santa Goes to Space (Dec. 5, 2015) The Strategic Air and Space Museum will celebrate the holiday season and space day by bringing Santa Claus, and the Imperial Stormtroopers of the 501st Legion together for a fun-filled family day. Young guests will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and sit inside the Museum’s mini-F111. The Museum will also feature space-related booths, free planetarium showings, and holiday music in Hangar B. Event time is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free with paid admission.

Hours and Admission

Football: The Exhibit is free with paid admission to the Museum, or with Museum membership.

GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adults: $12.00
Senior Citizens (65 +) : $11.00
Active/Retired Military: $11.00
Children: $6.00 (Ages 4 – 12)

Parking is Free during your Museum visit.

For more information, please visit the museum website: www.SASMuseum.com.

Special thanks to The Strategic Air and Space Museum for sponsoring this article.

FREE Choo Choo Bob Show at Fat Brain Toys + Giveaway! (ENDED)

June 11, 2015

Choo Choo Bob and the Train Gang are coming to Fat Brain Toys for a FREE Show! In this highly energetic and entertaining show, they will talk all about trains, and have all kinds of adventures with puppets and music!

All are invited!

FREE Choo Choo Bob Show at Fat Brain Toys – June 19, 1 p.m.

Village Pointe South, 16909 Burke Street

Choo Choo Bob is an All Ages Show. Rain or Shine – in case of bad weather, show will be moved indoors.

The Choo Choo Bob Show

The Choo Choo Bob Show features the main character, Choo Choo Bob, hanging out at his clubhouse with his best friend Richard W. Kornbelt and other pals, talking about trains and having all kinds of adventures. Shows include trips to Tinyland, visits to real working railroads across the United States, questions from kids, musical guests and mischievous puppets.

Check out this Fun Video of Choo Choo Bob and the Train Gang!

Fat Brain Toys

Fat Brain Toys is a family owned and operated toy store that began in Nebraska and has grown into one of the largest online specialty toy retailers in the world! Omaha is lucky to have a retail store right here in Omaha at Village Pointe South! Fat Brain Toys specializes in offering a unique selection of quality toys, games & gifts that educate & entertain.

Discover more Free Summer Activities in Omaha and find upcoming events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!

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Giveaway: Win A Do-It-Yourself Train Kit and $25 Fat Brain Toys Giftcard!

One Family Fun in Omaha reader will win A Do-It-Yourself Train Kit and $25 Fat Brain Toys Giftcard!

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GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 11:59 p.m., CST.

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May 27, 2015

Looking for something different to do on a date night or fun night out with friends? A couple weeks ago, I attended a bridal shower where we were each asked to write down a fun date night idea. My first thought – Try Vino van Gogh where you can combine eating at a local restaurant with a painting class!

Recently, I was given the opportunity to try a Vino van Gogh class with my husband and really did not know what to expect. I enjoy painting, but definitely do not feel confident in painting or creating a beautiful work of art.

We chose Fernando’s in Blair with Lisa and Tim of The Walking Tourists because we love Mexican food, and the painting we were going to create was beautiful.

The Original Painting

This is the painting we were going to re-create. I was very doubtful that mine would look anything close to the original, but I loved the colors and was excited to try.

A Blank Canvas

When we walked in the room, Kipp, our artist, had everything prepared and ready to go. All of our paint, paint brushes, water cups, towels, aprons, and other supplies were laid out ready for us to begin.

It was fun to see the row of blank canvases waiting to be given life. Each of us looked at the original painting and imagined what our our own painting would look like.

As we began, it was interesting to see how different each of our paintings were. Some had a darker sky, a greener lake, a brighter sun, and a wide variety of trees. We each brought our own unique perspective to our paintings.

Kipp, our artist instructor, was wonderful. He detailed every step and gave us confidence in adding texture and making the painting our own. Kipp demonstrated patience as he showed how to make the trees – the most complicated part of the painting – and encouraged us to go with our instincts as we painted.

The Beginning, Middle, and End

It was amazing to see the painting come together. When you are sitting there right in front of it, even the smallest detail can become frustrating, and not look just the way you want it. But when you step back away from the painting, it all came together and you do not even notice what was ‘just not right’ before.

Final Masterpieces

Our final masterpieces. It was hard to believe that just a little over an hour and a half before we had started with a blank canvas. Each painting beautiful, each unique, and each created with our own perspective.

Our night painting with Vino van Gogh was very fun and brought out our creative side. It allowed us to relax as we focused on the painting in front of us and the people around us. If you are looking for a unique night out, I highly recommend trying Vino van Gogh.

Fun Classes in June

Their June Calendar is open with dates available at Winestyles, Sgt. Peffer’s, Fernando’s, PizzaWest, Spezia, Nosh, and more. Find out more about upcoming events with Vino van Gogh!

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Giveaway: Win A Painting Session for 2 with Vino van Gogh – 2 Winners!

Two Family Fun in Omaha readers will win a Painting Session for 2 with Vino van Gogh!

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GIVEAWAY ENDS: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 11:59 p.m., CST.

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The Original Painting

A Blank Canvas

The Beginning, Middle, and End

Final Masterpieces

Fun Classes in June

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