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Family Fun in Omaha Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – Now Accepting Submissions!

Omaha Holiday Gift Guide 2013

See our 2013 Family Fun in Omaha Holiday Gift Guide here!

Do you own a local business or run a home-based business? Promote your local business or attraction to thousands of local readers looking for that special gift by advertising in Family Fun in Omaha’s Holiday Gift Guide!

Our goal is to provide a helpful resource for readers trying to find fantastic and useful gifts, while helping support and promote local businesses!  Win-win for everyone!

We love to support local businesses and attractions, and will highlight them in two sections:

Give the Gift of FUN

Perfect for: Family-Friendly Attractions with Yearly Memberships; Family-Friendly Businesses that offer Gift Certificates for classes, special events, or a Parents Night Out (perfect gift for the busy parents!)

Local and Home-Based Businesses

Perfect for: Home-Based Family-Friendly Businesses such as Etsy Shop Owners, Crafters, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Jewelry, etc. Please Note: We will only accept one representative from each home-based business brand, accepted on a first come/first served basis.

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Do you know of a local business that should be included in our Holiday Gift Guide? Send them a quick email! Feel free to use this sample email draft >>

Hello [insert friend or business]! I love [your store, visiting your attraction, all of your products, etc.] and know other [Moms/Dads/Grandparents] in Omaha would, too! Family Fun in Omaha will be launching a Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting local and home-based businesses, as well as Gifts of Family-Friendly Fun, and I think you would be a great fit. You may contact them at FamilyFuninOmaha (at) gmail (dot) com for more information. Thank you! 

Promote your business to thousands of local readers looking for that special gift! We are accepting a limited number of businesses and attractions and we would love to hear from YOU!

BONUS: Would you like to be included for free? Refer two businesses who participate in the Holiday Gift Guide, and your ad is Free!

Please contact us here or email us at FamilyFuninOmaha (at) gmail (dot) com for more information on pricing, dates, and how to include your business!

Labor Day Weekend Events in Omaha 2013!

Labor Day Events in Omaha

Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and although it marks the unofficial end to summer, there are still many activities and events to enjoy!

Be sure to visit the Omaha Kids Calendar for additional details on these and ALL of the fun activities coming up!

Keep updated on the latest Omaha fun and Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook or Sign up for our Free Email Newsletter!

FREE Summer Events continue:

Play Me, I’m Yours Omaha – 8/24 – 9/8, FREE

  • Ten street pianos will be placed throughout the Omaha area, which have been designed and decorated by local artists. Everyone is welcome visit each piano, enjoy the visual art and play a few notes!

Food (r)Evolution – 8/29, 4-8 p.m., Westside Stadium, FREE

  • Food (r)Evolution is being presented by Westside Community Schools and ConAgra Foods. It’s purpose is to promote healthy eating and exercise among kids and families. Food (r)Evolution will feature a rock concert by the world’s only rock star nutritionist, Jill Jayne, the Fuel Up to Play 60 Fitness Challenge, a farmers’ market, hands-on cooking demonstrations by local celebrity chefs, vendors and games and a free dinner featuring Little Red Barn Beef Burgers and the Sysco SuperPower Fruit and Veggie Bar.

Celebrate Papillion Pep Rally – 8/29, 5-8 p.m., Sumtur Amphitheater, FREE

  • “Celebrate Papillion” pep rally at Sumtur Amphitheater with FREE food, music and fun for everyone. It’s to say THANKS for making Papillion such a special place.

La Festa Italiana – 8/30 – 9/1, $5 advance, $6.50 at the door, children under 12 free with adult

  • Food, entertainment, and children’s activities. Held at the National Guard Readiness Center, 3 minutes west of I-680, Irvington Exit.

SeptemberFest Omaha – 8/30 – 9/2, $4.00, Children under 5 admitted free

  • Featuring live bands, Kiddie Kingdom, BBQ & Ribeye Steak Cookoff, Midway Carnival, and more.
  • Labor Day Parade – Monday at 10 a.m. in Downtown Omaha!
  • FREE PARKING! They will have a shuttle from Gallup, Millers Landing and Ricks Boatyard to the front gate of the event. (See shuttle hours here.)

Hometown Festival at Bass Pro Shop – 8/31 – 9/1, 12-5 p.m., FREE

  • Free family activities, crafts, seminars, games, plus more!

AppleGrass Bluegrass Festival at Ditmar’s Orchard – 8/31 – 9/1, $10, $15 weekend pass, Kids 12 and under Free

  • Music on the main stage starts at 5 p.m. each night. Food vendors will be on site. Jamming tent, hosted by members of the Great Plains Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association, starts at noon each day. Bring your acoustic instruments and join in the jam. There will be children’s activities, located near the playground, each day from 2-5pm, featuring local musicians.

Labor Day Weekend at the Omaha Zoo – 8/31 – 9/2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Enjoy wild entertainment including an obstacle course bounce house, DJ and special animal presentations for all ages. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.  Gate gifts, provided by Oriental Trading Company, will be given out, while supplies last.
  • Also enjoy: $1 ice cream cones and $1 small drinks, and complimentary water being handed out by Zoo staff on golf carts.

Labor Day Parade – 9/2, 10 a.m., Downtown Omaha

  • Watch flag carrying honor guards, marching bands, Labor Unions, businesses, floats, animals, horses, clowns and roaming artists!

Labor Day Air Show – 9/2, 12 – 4 p.m., FREE

  • Annual Omahawks Air Show benefitting Make-A-Wish. Enjoy this FREE show watching radio-controlled planes & their operators show off their skills all for Make-A-Wish! Food, drinks, and door prize tickets available for purchase. This will be held at Standing Bear Lake Park at 138th and Fort Streets.

Heading Out of Town:

The Nebraska State Fair – 8/23-9/2, Grand Island

  • The Nebraska State Fair is an annual, 11-day, event that is held at the end of August through early September, ending on Labor Day. The fair is held at Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE.

Callaway Kite Flight – 8/31-9/1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Callaway, NE, $2 (3 and under Free)

  • Come fly your own kite or just watch the professional kite fliers fly their large and colorful array of kites. Watch as hundreds of colorful kites fill the skies over Callaway (about 4 hours west of Omaha). Only $2 per person per day (children 3 and under free). Free parking.

PLUS, find many more activities and events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!

It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Mother’s Day Activities and Events in Omaha 2013

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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Moms!  You deserve a special day, and here are many ideas to help you celebrate!

Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook  or Sign up for our Free Email Newsletter to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

Mother’s Day Freebies

Godfather’s Pizza La Vista – On Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12), Moms get a Free lunch buffet with purchase of an adult buffet.  Lunch buffet 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Mimi’s Cafe – When you dine at Mimi’s all day on Mother’s Day, Moms will receive a coupon for $10 off a $25 purchase on their next visit. *$10 off coupon valid after 4 p.m. until 6/23/13.

Sempeck’s Bowling and Entertainment Center – Moms and Grandmas bowl free on May 12th!

TCBY – On Sunday, May 12, Moms will receive up to a 6 oz. cup of frozen yogurt!  It is best to call ahead to verify that your favorite TCBY is participating.

Lincoln: Moms receive free admission and one free train ticket on Sunday, May 12, at Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and FREE admission to the Lincoln Children’s Museum for Mom or Grandma this Sunday!  Thanks Chicks Dig Deals!

 

Mother’s Day Special Events

Village Canvas and Cabernet Special Mother’s Day Events
  • Drop-in, small-canvas (8×10) painting – May 5, 1-4pm, $15/1 or $25/2
  • Mom’s Night Out – May 9, 6:30-9pm, $40
  • Mother’s Day painting – May 12, 2-4:30pm, Moms $25, Children $25-35
Mother’s Day Celebration at Omaha Children’s Museum – May 10
  • Make a Mother’s Day teapot picture frame 1:30pm (while supplies last), and Electric Mother’s Day cards all day.
Mother’s Day Out at Saddlebrook Branch – May 11, 2 Sessions (1-2pm, 2-3pm)
  • Register for one session and enjoy an hour of pampering. Activities for mothers include paraffin wax treatment for hands, nail polish and a chance to win a 10 minute chair massage! Craft materials for Mother’s Day presents will be provided for children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.
Mother & Daughter Japanese Tea Garden at Salvation Army Kroc Center – May 11, 2pm, $10/person
  • Celebrate Mother’s Day a day early! Join the Kroc Community Church for an elegant afternoon “Steeped in God’s Grace” as we enjoy Japanese culture, “Ikeana” floral arrangement and the gift of friendship. All mothers, grandmothers, mother-in-laws and daughters are invited! RSVP REQUIRED BY SATURDAY, MAY 4.
Mother’s Day Doll Tea Party at Pottery Barn Kids Stores – May 11, 3 & 4pm, $10/child (4 & up)
  • Kids are invited to wear their finest and bring their doll or teddy bear as they enjoy refreshments and make a special felt flower bouquet for Mom or Grandma.  Space is limited and pre-payment is required.  Times available at 3 and 4pm.
Cupcakes and Cookies with Kidz Cook with Joy – May 11, 5-6pm, 2 for $20, register early
  • Chef Hailey will be teaching us how to decorate cupcakes and cookies with simple piping bags. Mothers / Daughters / Grandmothers / Granddaughters join us for this special Mother’s Day Event. All ages welcome. Class size is limited, register today.
Mother’s Day Weekend at Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm – May 11-12
  •  The Mother’s Day Getaway includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge on Saturday, May 11, a 50-minute Swedish massage in our spa, and a box of Baker’s Chocolates – all for $199. Reservations required. Enjoy a decadent Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12, served 11am – 2pm in the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge.
Mothers Skate FREE at SkateDaze – May 12, 1-5pm
  • Treat Mom to an afternoon of skating for FREE! Enter our drawing and Mom could win some awesome prizes!

Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts

Kids Club at Michaels Stores – 10-11:30am on the 1/2 hour, $2
  • Mother’s Day Memory Frame – April 27
  • Thanks for Helping Me Grow Clay Pot – May 4
  • Mother’s Day Heart Necklace – May 11
    • Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM – 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!
Celebrate Mom at Lakeshore Learning Center – May 4, 11am-3pm, FREE
  • Free crafts and storytelling, make keepsake pendant and bracelet, and “I love you this much!” card.
Mother’s Day Crafting Station at Pottery Barn Kids – week of May 6, FREE
  • Mother’s Day is May 12, so reward Mom for all that she does!  Kids can make a complimentary Mother’s Day Badge at our crafting station.
Mother’s Day Craft for Teens at A.V. Sorensen Branch – May 7, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE
  • Come to the Library and make something for your mom just in time for Mother’s Day! Registration required.
Sweetheart Frame at Lowe’s Build and Grow Kids Clinic – May 11, 10am, FREE
  • Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This Sweetheart Frame makes the perfect gift!
Mommies Memories Photo Frame at Lakeshore Learning Center – May 11, 11am-3pm, FREE
  •  Children make and decorate a super-fun frame that is perfect for one of Mom’s priceless pictures!
Mother’s Day Craft for Kids at A.V. Sorensen Branch – May 11, 3-4pm, FREE
  • Come to the Library and make something for your mom just in time for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Special Brunches

Mothers, Muffins, Macaws (and Mimosas) at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium – May 12, 10 -11:3oam, Members $25, $20 (ages 3-11), Non-members $30, $25 (ages 3-11)
  • Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Meet our resident Macaws while feasting on a brunch the whole family can enjoy. After lunch, stay and explore the Zoo to see which of our residents are Mothers, too. Reservations are required.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Lauritzen Gardens – May 12, 10am-2pm, $26, $12.50 (6-12)
  • The garden offers a relaxing environment for any mother or grandmother to enjoy her special day. She will be treated to delicious food, botanical beauty and family togetherness. Reservations and prepayment are required.
Rise & Shine Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet at Joslyn Art Museum – May 12, 10am-11:30am, $30 for Joslyn Members and Educators; $40 for the general public; $12 (4-12); free for children age 3 and younger
  • Indulge your loved ones this Mother’s Day with sunny breakfast in Joslyn’s beautiful Storz Fountain Court. Following the buffet breakfast, guests are invited to experience three special exhibitions before they leave, Ten Masterworks from the Whitney Museum of American Art, Jennifer Steinkamp: Madame Curie, and Route 36: Photographs by William Wylie. Space is limited. Reservations are required by May 7.

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It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  If you know of a Family Event happening to celebrate Mother’s Day, please leave a comment below or contact us to be added!

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day celebration!

Celebrate Arbor Day 2013!

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National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, a special holiday to plant and care for trees.  It started right here in Nebraska by J. Sterling Morton, and is now celebrated in all 50 states (dates may differ depending on their best tree planting times.)

There are many ways to celebrate Arbor Day in Nebraska:

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus – April 25, 11:30am-2:30pm
  • Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us at the Fort Omaha Campus! Tour the Arboretum, win a prize at the Tree Scavenger Hunt, and view a documentary on Aldo Leopold while munching on popcorn!
Celebrate Arbor Day! – April 26, 10am, Southwind Park (Next to the La Vista Public Library)
  • Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of La Vista!  Enjoy a family storytime and help the city plant a tree! Tree seedlings and bubbles will be given to those who participate (while supplies last.)
141st Annual Arbor Day Celebration in Nebraska City – April 26-28
  • Celebrate the 141st anniversary of the tree planter’s holiday where it all began – in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The entire community will mark the internationally-celebrated holiday from April 26-28, 2013, with the theme of “Dig It, Plant It, Grow It.” Community events include a 5k/10k run/walk, parade, chili cook-off, home and garden show, and more.
141st Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure – April 26-28
  • Special Arbor Day events at the Tree Adventure include tree climbing, cross-cut sawing, Arbor Day Farm wine tasting, face painting, hands-on crafts for children, live music, and other fun activities for all ages.
Arbor Day Family Activities at Lauritzen Gardens – April 27, 9am-5pm
  • Don’t miss a TREEmendous Arbor Day Celebration – a fun day dedicated to trees. Enjoy tree tours and tree-themed educational activities. The first 100 households each day will receive a FREE tree seedling.  This event is included with regular garden admission and is free for garden members.

The Arbor Day Foundation has a great list of many more ways to celebrate Arbor Day here!

See these and many other family-friendly events in the Omaha Kids Calendar, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

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Earth Day Events and Freebies in Omaha 2013

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Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and there are many activities and events to help celebrate!

See these and many other family-friendly events in the Omaha Kids Calendar, and be sure to Follow Family Fun in Omaha on Facebook to keep updated on the latest Omaha fun!

Local Events

Earth Day Celebration at Mulhall’s – April 19-22
  • Select earth-friendly lawn and garden solutions will be 20% off, plus, each day, the first 250 purchasing guests will receive a FREE gift.
Earth Day Project: Mighty Mo Clean-Up – April 20, 8am-12pm
  • Ponca State Park and the Missouri National Recreational River are seeking volunteers for the inaugural Mighty Mo Annual Clean-Up on Saturday, April 20th.  Volunteers will meet at the park’s boat ramp at 8 a.m. for registration, coffee and donuts.  The clean-up will end at 11:30 a.m. and a lunch of hot dogs, chips and cold drinks will be served at noon. Additional all-ages activities celebrating Earth Day at the Park include tree planting, environmental games and a nature hike.
Party for the Planet at the Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium – April 20, 9am-3pm
  • Celebrate Earth Day and discover ways you can help save our planet. There will be family fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission.
Earth Day: Trash to Treesure with Michaels Kids Club – April 20, 10-11:30am on the 1/2 hour, $2/child
  • Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid.
Celebrating Earth Day at Strategic Air & Space Museum – April 20, 10am-4pm
  • Join us for some hands on activities concentrating on: Earth Science, Ecosystems, and Energy Conservation. Climb inside our Earth Balloon and see the Earth from the inside out!
Earth Day Omaha 2013 –  April 20, 11am-6pm, Elmwood Park, FREE
  • This free event features exhibit booths, children’s activities, demonstrations and short speaker sessions, plus live music from top local bands and food from area vendors.  All activities are designed to educate and inspire attendees to live green and healthy at home and at work.  On-site electronics recycling will also be available.
Create Earth Day Binoculars at Lakeshore Learning Store – April 20, 11am-3pm, FREE
  • This Earth Day, kids get an up-close look at nature with pretend binoculars they make and decorate themselves.
Earth Day Celebration at Pottery Barn Kids Stores Nationwide – April 20-22, FREE
  • Celebrate Earth Day in our stores!  Come in for a free packet of seeds for kids to plant at home (while supplies last) and fun activities.  Plus proceeds from the purchase of select lunch products will go towards Trees for the Future.  Help us reach our goal of planting 50,000 trees!
FREE Eco-Friendly T-Shirt Upcycling Show IN Tell at Michaels – April 20, 1-3pm
  • Celebrate Earth Day by learning how you can turn your old T-shirts into trendy and fashionable accessories.
Celebrate Earth Day at Barnes & Noble, Crossroads – April 20, 2pm
  • Join us for our special Earth Day event! We’ll be reading books about the earth, doing activities on helping the planet, and learning how to be great citizens of the world! We’re excited to celebrate this great holiday with you!
Lincoln Earth Day – April 21
  • Lincoln Earth Day is Sunday, April 21st, and offers activities from sunrise to sundown for the community to enjoy. Start your morning off right with one of our fun runs. Then, enjoy the afternoon‘s FREE live music, family activities and informational booths at Antelope Park. That night, celebrate the Earth with food, drink and dance at Earth Night.
Green Bellevue Earth Day Celebration and 5K Run/Walk – April 21, 1-4pm, Everett Park, Bellevue
  • There will be a ceremony, a 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk fundraiser, demonstrations, information and more!
Earth Day Storytime at Barnes & Noble, Oakview – April 23, 11am
  • We are celebrating Earth Day 2013 this week! What can you do to help our Earth?
Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus – April 25, 11:30am-2:30pm
  • Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with us at the Fort Omaha Campus! Tour the Arboretum, win a prize at the Tree Scavenger Hunt, and view a documentary on Aldo Leopold while munching on popcorn!

 

Freebies 

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks – April 22-26
  • National Park Week. Over 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees are offering free entrance.
Free Target Reusable Bag – April 21, beginning at 10am, while supplies last
  • In honor of Earth Day, Target will give away 1.5 million reusable bags that includes over $40.00 in savings.
Free Caribou Coffee – April 22
  • On Earth Day, April 22nd, Caribou Coffee will again be providing a free coffee to all customers who bring in a reusable mug or tumbler.  Plus, Caribou Coffee will plant one fruit tree for each new Facebook Like that the Company receives during the month of April 2013.

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It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  If you know of a Family Event happening to celebrate Earth Day, please leave a comment below or contact us to be added!

Have a wonderful Earth Day celebration!

No School? Special Events for Kids 2/14, 2/15, and 2/18 in Omaha!

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Are your kids out of school this Thursday, Friday, or Monday for conferences or President’s Day? There are many special events available for kids in Omaha!  See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!  As always, it is a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.

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  • All-Ages Open Bounce – Thursday Feb 14, 2013, 9:00am – 5:00pm, $7.50.  Please call to reserve.
  • All-Ages Open Bounce –

    Friday Feb 15, 2013, 

    9:00am – 6:00pm, $7.50.  Please call to reserve.

  • President’s Day Open Bounce – Monday Feb 18, 2013, 9:00am – 5:00pm, $7.50.  Please call to reserve.

CREATE – “No School Today” Camps

  • HeART Attack Camp! – Feb 14 ~ 10 am to 4 pm ~ Ages 6+  ~  Cost $45
  • Decorate Your Room: Wood Block Edition! – Feb. 14 ~ 10 am to 4 pm ~ Ages 6+ ~ Cost $45
  • *Duct Tape Camp! – Feb. 15 ~ 10am to 4pm ~ Ages 8+ ~ Cost $50
  • Sewing STASH BUSTER 101 Camp! – Feb 15 ~ 10 am to 4 pm ~ Ages 8+ ~ Cost $50
  • *Duct Tape Camp! – Feb. 18 ~ 10am to 4pm ~ Ages 8+ ~ Cost $50
  • Sewing STASH BUSTER 101 Camp! – Feb. 18 ~ 10 am to 4 pm ~ Ages 8+ ~ Cost $50

Hummel Park Nature Center

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  • Customer Appreciation Night – Feb 15th, 6:30-8:30pm.  Free swim, games and snacks.  
  • President’s Day Open Swim – Feb 18th, 1:00-3:00pm. $2 per person

Omaha Children’s Museum Winter Workshops

  • Science Detectives! – Feb 18th, 9am – Noon
  • Tinker Time with Tyler: Kids Take Apart – Feb 18th, 1 – 4 pm
  • Cost is per child and includes museum admission for the day.  Member $30. Non-Member $45

Omaha Community Centers

  • Benson Community Center – Feb 18th, 10:30 am-3:30 pm.  Come to Benson and play for the day.  Bring a lunch.  Crafts, games and gym activities!
  • Pipal Park Community Center – Feb 18th, 12:00pm-4:00pm.  Ages: 6-12 Cost: $4/child. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks and more! **Registration due by Friday, February 15th at noon.**
  • Saddlebrook Community Center – 2/18, 2/19.  Grades: K-6th.  Looking for something to do on your day off? Join us for fun activities and awesome field trips.  Cost varies.

Papio Fun Park

  • SUPER Days this Friday and Monday with extended hours. $10 for Unlimited Lazer Tag, Spaceball & Jumpshot. Golf available pending weather.  Friday open Noon – 10pm.  Monday open Noon – 6pm.

Pump It Up

  • Extended Open Bounce & Play Time on President’s Day! – Special extended open play time on President’s Day, 10am and 5pm.  $7.49

SkateDaze

  • Open Skate – Feb 15th, 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm
  • President’s Day Skate – Feb 18th, 10am-1pm, 1pm-5pm

Do you have an event to add?  Please share in the comments below and I will add it to the list!  

Have a wonderful Holiday weekend!

Be sure to enter the giveaway to win 6 Tickets to Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove, part of our February celebration with giveaways all month!

7 Family-Friendly Activities to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Omaha

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I am very excited to be partnering with several local bloggers who are all sharing wonderful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is about showing love to the people we care about in our lives, and spending time together with them.  Create wonderful memories and celebrate Valentine’s Day with these family-friendly activities in Omaha:

Make Valentines with Cards4Kids@Heart!

Join in this very easy and fun project with your kids and give back this Valentine’s Day!  Participate in the Valentine’s Day Community Outreach with Community 360° and help make Valentines to be distributed to all area nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Omaha.

Enjoy Free Kids Valentine’s Events in Omaha

Make a Valentine’s craft, attend a special storytime, enjoy a Valentine’s Day Pirate Show, decorate a cookie, create a special Valentine, and more with many upcoming Free Kids Valentine’s Events in Omaha!

Go Ice Skating

Valentines Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena is open for all ages on February 16, 2:30-4:30pm.  Your $5.00 fee includes admission, rental skates, cocoa and cookies.  Each Sunday in February, enjoy a Family Skate Night for $10 for a family of four!

Join in Free Family Events Friday, February 15th

Choose from two Free Family Events on Friday, February 15th:

See a Movie

Enjoy $2 Movies at Marcus Theatres (Saturday mornings at 10am and Sunday mornings at 11am, Twin Creek Cinema in Bellevue and Village Pointe Cinema) and Free Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema (Saturday and Sunday mornings at 11am with ticket)!

Write Family Love Letters

Write each child a love letter expressing your gratitude and appreciation for them.  Younger children can draw a picture or dictate a letter for each family member.  Older siblings can create fun cards.  Save each year’s letters and give to each child when they are older – what a wonderful gift!

Create a Valentine Gratitude Tree

Help make Valentine’s Day more meaningful with this wonderful idea from Nurture Store.  Create many hearts of all shapes and sizes, and then invite everyone to write or draw what they love and are thankful for on the back of each heart!

Find many more ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by visiting these wonderful local blogs:

Finding Joy – Valentine’s Brunch Donut Display

This Homemade Life – Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Hearts

OmahaHa – Do this. Not that. Valentine’s Day Omaha style

Chicks Dig Deals – Rice Krispie Treat Hershey Kisses for Valentine’s Day

Liv, Laugh, Love – 52 Love Letters

Mom Saves Money – Frugal Gifts for Valentine’s Day

The Spirit of Saving – 7 Family-Friendly Activities to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Omaha

How do you plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family?

Be sure to enter the giveaway to win tickets to Nature Connects LEGO® Exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens, part of our February celebration with giveaways all month!

Free Kids Valentine’s Events in Omaha!

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Enjoy many Free Valentine’s Events in Omaha with your kids!  Be sure to visit the Family-Friendly Event Calendar for additional details on these and ALL of the free activities coming up! See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!

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Do you know of a free Valentine’s Event in Omaha?  Please share in the comments below and I will add it to the list!  As always, it is a good idea to verify with your favorite location before visiting.

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

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Cardstore: Personalized Valentines for $1.49 + Free Shipping!

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Send personalized Valentine’s Day cards for only $1.49 PLUS get Free Shipping to all U.S. and military mailing addresses!  Just enter code CCA3131 when you checkout at Cardstore.com.  This offer is valid through 2/6/13.  Choose from a variety of designs, upload a photo, personalize with your own note, and add your signature.  I am excited to send some of these cute cards!

(Note: The links in this post are my referral links. Read my disclosure policy here.)

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