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8 Kids Halloween Costume Contests in Omaha + A Dog Costume Contest!


Do your kids have a fantastic costume this year? Choose from a variety of Halloween Costume Contests in Omaha for kids and pets!

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Kids Halloween Costume Contests in Omaha

Mangelsen’s Witches Tea – Oct. 12 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE

  • Halloween crafts as well as carnival-style, Halloween-themed games, bounce house, treats and prizes, and more! An all-ages costume contest starts at 1 p.m. (No pre-registration is required.)
  • Location: 3457 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE.

 

Halloween Event at Bass Pro Shop – Oct. 19-20 & 25-31, FREE

  • Free photos, crafts, games, costume parade and contest, and trick-or-treating. See the schedule of events for Bass Pro Shop here.
  • Locations: Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Dr., Council Bluffs, IA.

 

The Great Pumpkin Event at Cabela’s – Oct. 19-20 & 25-31, FREE

  • Free photos, crafts, games, costume contest, and trick-or-treating. See the schedule of events for Cabela’s here.
  • Locations: Cabela’s, 12703 Westport Pkwy., La Vista, NE.

 

4th Annual SALoween Party – Oct. 19 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE

  • Kid-friendly Halloween party hosted by the Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.) 112. Come in costume and be ready to have some fun! Games, costume contest, prizes, meal, and refreshments will be provided. Contest will be judged at 12:30 p.m. This event is free to the public. Free will donations welcome.
  • Location: American Legion Post 112, VFW Post 2503, 8904 Military Rd., Omaha, NE.

 

Carved at Rockbrook Village – Oct. 19 (1 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE

  • An afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family at Rockbrook Village with pumpkin carving and costume contests and trick-or-treating through the village.
  • Location: Rockbrook Village, 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha, NE.

 

Halloween Safe Night & Fall Festival – Oct. 24 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE (canned food donations accepted)

  • Spend an evening at Papillion-LaVista South High School for some Halloween fun and Costume Contest! Families are invited to a Safe Night & Fall Festival full of activities for all ages.
  • Free event; canned food donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the Sarpy County Food Pantry.
  • Location: Papillion-LaVista South High School, 10799 Hwy. 370, Papillion, NE.

 

Monster Mash Bash at Oak View Mall – Oct. 25 (6 – 8:30 p.m.), FREE

  • Free Trick-or-Treat bags for the first 500 kids (use the Food Court entrance to receive a treat bag.) Trick or treat, games, & crafts, Costume Contest & Dance Off Competition.
  • Location: Oakview Mall, 3001 S. 144th St., Omaha, NE.

 

Adams Park Halloween Trunk-or-Treat – Oct. 30 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE

  • Trunk-or-Treat, activities, games, crafts, Costume Contest (ages 2-5 & 6-12), candy and fun. You must register to participate in any of the activities.
  • Location: Adams Park Community Center, 3230 John Creighton Blvd., Omaha, NE.

 

Pet Costume Contests

Dog Costume Contest at Old Market Fall Festival – Oct. 27 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

  • Dress up your pup and join the Dog Costume Contest.
  • This is part of the Old Market Fall Festival, full of FREE family fun.
  • Location: Omaha Old Market, 1100 Howard St., Omaha, NE.

 

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10 Things to Do Over Fall Break in the Omaha Area

Looking for fun things to do with your kids over Fall Break in Omaha?

Enjoy these 10 Fun Things to Do to have a fantastic Fall Break! 

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10 Things to Do Over Fall Break in the Omaha Area

1. Many FREE Events

  • Kite Festival, Halloween Events, Fall Festival, Fire Prevention Week activities, Harvest Fun Days, and more FREE Fun this October!

 

2. Visit a Pumpkin Patch

 

3. Go Apple-Picking at an Omaha Area Apple Orchard

 

4. Visit Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City + NEW Treetop Village

 

5. Hummel Harvest Nights – Oct. 11 & 18 (6 – 8:30 p.m.); [REGISTER], FREE

  • These evenings include hiking, campfires, s’mores, crafts, games and other activities.
  • Location: Hummel Park Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Rd., Omaha, NE.

 

6. Omaha Public Library Events

**Note: Be sure to check with the Omaha Public Library Calendar for updates to events. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-8:30 p.m.: Teen Movie Night at Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., 402-444-6284. Ages 12-18 are invited to enjoy a movie, snacks and discussion.
  • Friday, Oct. 11, 2-4 p.m.: High School Escape Rooms at Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave., 402-444-4849. Students in grades 9-12 can try escaping from the room in 30 minutes. Registration is required and space is limited. Contact Nancy Novotny at nnovotny@omahalibrary.org or 402-444-4849.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2-2:45 p.m.: Wildlife Encounters at Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., 402-444-4848. Learn about wild animals that share the planet.
  • Thursday, Oct. 17, 2-3 p.m.: Fun with Books at Millard Branch. Join us for a spirited retelling of “If You Give A Dog A Donut” by Laura Numeroff, as well as games, activities, and food inspired by the book.
  • Friday, Oct. 18
    • 2-4 p.m.: Middle School Escape Rooms at Charles B. Washington Branch. Students in grades 6-8 can try escaping from the room in 30 minutes. Registration is required and space is limited. Contact Nancy Novotny at nnovotny@omahalibrary.org or 402-444-4849.
    • 2-4 p.m.: Teen Halloween Gaming at Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave., 402-444-5780. Play spooky games such as “One Night Ultimate Werewolf” and “Betrayal at the House on the Hill” in the young adult room. Snacks will be provided.
    • 2-4 p.m.: Game Time at A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., 402-444-5274. Play games on Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, Wii U and Nintendo Switch, or board games.
  • Thursday, Oct. 24, 2-3 p.m.: Scaled Tales with Papio NRD at Milton R. Abrahams Branch. Learn about interesting ectotherms like snakes and lizards with help from animal educators from Papio NRD and some special Nebraska residents.
  • Friday, Oct. 25:
    • 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery at Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St., 402-444-5299. Meet native Nebraska raptors while learning about their hunting skills and habitats. Touch artifacts, learn about the history of these animals, and hear the actual calls of the amazing birds.
    • 2-4 p.m.: Grades 2-6 Escape Rooms at Charles B. Washington Branch. Students in grades 2-6 can try escaping from the room before time is up! Registration is required and space is limited. Contact Nancy Novotny at nnovotny@omahalibrary.org or 402-444-4849.
  • Visit omahalibrary.org for more information on these and additional events and resources at Omaha Public Library’s 12 locations.

 

7. FREE Halloween Events in Omaha

Free Halloween Events in Omaha | Family Fun in Omaha

  • Choose from FREE Halloween Events in Omaha throughout October including carnivals, costume contests, trick-or-treating, festivals, storytimes, and more!

 

8. MORE Halloween Events!

 

9. Fall Fun in Nebraska State Parks – Oct. 4 – 26

  • Celebrate Fall and Halloween at many Nebraska State Parks.

 

10. TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest

  • Experience zip lines, rope obstacles, moving walkways, and many other exciting challenges through the beautiful treetops – so much FUN for the whole family! TreeRush Adventures at Fontenelle Forest

 

11. Go on a Drive to See the Best Scenic Areas and Places to See Fall Colors Near Omaha

 

12. Venture to one of the 9 Area Haunted Houses & Scary Attractions

 

13. Go on a Hike

 

14. Check out some of the Discounts at Omaha Area Attractions

 

Have a wonderful Fall season!

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FREE Zoo Tickets can be checked out by Members of Omaha and Council Bluffs Public Libraries!

They are doing it again!

Members of the Omaha Public Libraries and Council Bluffs Public Library will be able to check out tickets to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! (while supplies last)

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WHEN: The program will start on October 1, 2019! (while supplies last)

WHO:

Omaha Public Libraries: Adults ages 18+ who are Douglas County residents or have a non-resident paid membership to OPL are eligible to check out the tickets. Due to the great demand and limited supply, tickets cannot be held or reserved. Tickets are good for one-time use. Only one ticket per library card and customer can be issued, admitting up to two adults and six children. An OPL library card must be presented to the zoo at the time of redemption. Find out more here.

[Please note: If you have an Omaha library card through a Lincoln library card, you are not eligible for these tickets. Thank you Katie for sharing this information.]

 

Council Bluffs Library: Adults ages 18+ with library memberships are eligible to check out the passes. Library members will need to present their valid library card when redeeming a pass at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Find out more here.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium passes admit up to two adults and six children and will expire November 30th, 2019.

 

WHERE: All Omaha Public Library Branches and Council Bluffs Public Library will be participating in the program (while supplies last).

For more information and to check on availability, call or visit your local Omaha or Council Bluffs Public Library.

 

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Car Seat Trade-In Event at Walmart – Receive a $30 Giftcard!

Do you have an outdated car seat?

Car seat trade-in events are a perfect time to trade them!

Participate in Walmart’s Carseat Trade-In event September 16 – 21, 2019, and receive a $30 Walmart giftcard! [UPDATE: Due to overwhelming popularity, the Walmart event will end on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.]

 

Walmart Car Seat Trade-In Event

Dates: September 16 – 21, 2019 (open – close)

What: Recycle your old car seat & receive a $30 Walmart gift card!

Participating Locations: Visit the service desk at one of the area participating Walmart stores. (Not available at all Walmart Neighborhood Market locations.)

 

Customers can trade in used car seats at the Service desk in any participating Walmart store and receive a $30 Walmart gift card. All car seats collected will be recycled!

Walmart will accept car seats in any condition including expired, broken, or recalled. Booster seats not eligible for trade-in.

Limit of 2 gift cards per household.

Find out more about this program here!

 

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Fun at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch

Last weekend, my family joined Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch for their opening weekend festivities! We always look forward to visiting all of our favorite classic attractions as well as exploring the newest additions. It was the perfect start to another season of fall fun!

Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch has partnered with us for many years as a Featured Listing in our Omaha Area Pumpkin Patch Guide. We are grateful for their invitation for Joanna, one of our writers, and her family to visit Skinny Bones to experience all of the new attractions, and share them with you. 

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We hit up the jumping pillows and giant Frankenslides first. My kids loved racing down the double slides to see who could reach the bottom fastest.

 

Next up was getting FREE spooky face paint and sampling some of Skinnybones’ homemade fudge. Spoiler alert: it’s delicious and totally impossible to choose just one flavor to buy!

The corn pool is a fan favorite, and I’m pretty sure mine could “swim” in there for hours. The dump trucks and bulldozers are a fun addition too!

 

Skinny Bones has two options for corn mazes, and with all three of my kids in tow, we opted for the Pee Wee Maze this trip. There is an adorable walking storybook to keep kids engaged, and the path loops around to keep the journey short and sweet! The path is cleared and accessible for kids of all ages as well as strollers.

 

Right by the corn mazes is a brand NEW Skinny Bones attraction: Tornado Alley! My little ones were a little apprehensive to go inside, but once the wet and wild tornado simulation started, they were hooked! Definitely leave time to check it out on your next visit!

 

Another highlight was getting to try out the Jack-O-Shooters! One free shot is included with each paid admission. None of us hit any of the targets, but luckily we have all season to practice!

 

We were so excited to meet Skinnybones’ adorable crew of goats, chickens and donkeys. Feed is available for purchase for the petting zoo animals.

 

My kids loved hopping aboard the Mad Cow Ride! Little ones can pick from an assortment of cleverly named “cow carts” and take a spin around the farmyard.

 

Skinny Bones is known for their absolutely amazing Kettle Corn, and it was a welcome treat to snag a bag for the trip home!

 

Find even more about Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch from our previous visit, including information about their amazing scavenger hunt in the corn maze!

 

Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch makes a great family getaway and has something for everyone! There’s plenty of autumn fun left to experience, so we’ll be back soon. Our fall won’t be complete until we make a trip back to roast some s’mores!

 

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Free Admission to Select Museums with Museum Day Ticket 9/21/19!

Enjoy Free Admission to Participating Museums with Museum Day ticket on Saturday, September 21, 2019!

Museum Day is an annual celebration hosted by Smithsonian magazine. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21, 2019, to participating museums and cultural institutions across the country.

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Museum Day 2019 – Find A Participating Museum

Find a Participating Museum near you!

You can search for a museum by location, map, or state.

 

Participating Museums in Nebraska include:

  • Cass County Historical Society Museum, Plattsmouth
  • El Museo Latino, Omaha
  • General Crook House Museum, Omaha (FREE Everyday)
  • Great Plains Art Museum, Lincoln (FREE Everyday)
  • Great Plains Black History Museum, Omaha (FREE Everyday)
  • Hastings Museum, Hastings
  • International Quilt Museum, Lincoln
  • Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha (FREE Everyday)
  • Sarpy County Museum, Bellevue (FREE Everyday)
  • Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, Grand Island
  • The Durham Museum, Omaha
  • University of Nebraska State Museum – Morrill Hall, Lincoln

*NOTE: You are only allowed to download one ticket to one museum on Museum Day. Once you click “generate ticket,” you won’t be able to change your museum selection. Each ticket admits up to two people.

 

Get Your Museum Day Ticket Here

1.) Select the participating museum you would like to visit.

2.) Sign up to to receive your Free Museum Day ticket here!

Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 21, 2019, for two people.

Your Ticket will be emailed to you after you submit your information.  Print and bring your ticket with you to your selected museum to get free admission for you and a guest.

 

FAQ’s

Does everyone get free admission?

To get free admission, guests must present an official Museum Day ticket. This ticket provides general admission for ticket holder plus one guest (not valid for special exhibits, parking, IMAX film screening or any other offer). Ticket is only valid on Museum Day, September 21, 2019. If a museum reaches capacity, the museum has the right to limit guests until space becomes available.

Can I bring my whole family to Museum Day?

Each ticket provides general admission for ticket holder plus one guest. If you go to Museum Day with more than one guest, other guests will have to pay full admission.

See more answers to Frequently Asked Questions here!

 

Note: Offer is valid only on Saturday, September 21, 2019. One ticket per email address, which provides entry for two people.  A ticket will gain entry to only one of the participating museums, excluding parking and special events and exhibits. If museum reaches capacity, museum has the right to limit the number of guests until space becomes available.

 

Members of Omaha Public Library can check out Free Passes to Omaha Children’s Museum!


Members of the Omaha Public Library will be able to check out a FREE Pass to the Omaha Children’s Museum (while supplies last).

>> The next round of passes to the Omaha Children’s Museum will be available for check out beginning on Wednesday, September 4, 2019! <<

We love visiting the Omaha Children’s Museum and enjoying many of the resources the Omaha Public Libraries offer, and are very excited about this partnership!

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How to Check Out Omaha Children’s Museum Passes at the Omaha Public Library

Each of Omaha Public Library’s 12 locations will have a limited number of single-use tickets for checkout while supplies last during the following periods:

  • The next round of passes to the Omaha Children’s Museum will be available for check out beginning on Wednesday, September 4, 2019!

OPL cardholders ages 18+ who are Douglas County residents or have a non-resident paid membership to OPL are eligible to check out the passes. Due to the great demand and limited supply, passes cannot be held or reserved.

Only one pass per library card and customer can be issued per distribution period. Each pass admits up to four people, and must include at least one adult and one child.

To find out more about this program and to see which OPL locations have tickets available, visit the Omaha Public Library website. You may also call any OPL branch location to check availability.

Future releases are scheduled for December 4, 2019, and March 4, 2020.

Omaha Children’s Museum joins Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Fontenelle Forest  and Lauritzen Gardens to offer free admission passes through Omaha Public Library.

 

The Ball Room is one of our favorite places to play!

 

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The Sunflower Farm Near Omaha Families will Love

Imagine a beautiful field full of bright Sunflowers with a path where families can walk and take pictures!

Make a visit to Pam Nelson Produce, a Sunflower Farm near Omaha that families will love!

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Watch more about the experience at the Sunflower Farm at Pam Nelson Produce!

 

We loved walking through the beautiful Sunflowers, blooming from the end of August through Labor Day!

 

Walk through the Sunflower Maze and get up close for some pictures!

 

Visitors can purchase some sunflowers and bring them home with you!

 

More Fun on the Farm

Guests can also visit the farm animals!

 

Duck races, climb on hay bales, dig in the giant sand pile, plus ride on a hayrack ride, and little tractor ride for the kids!

 

Plus, guests can still pick strawberries, or visit their market for a variety of fresh produce!

 

Pam Nelson Produce

Where: 10505 N 234th St, Valley, NE

Hours: Visit their Facebook page for times and hours, and what is currently in season. The Sunflower festival is going on now through Labor Day.

Admission: $5/person 2 and under are free

 

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10+ Fun Things to Do in Omaha over Labor Day Weekend 2019!

Looking for Things to Do this Labor Day Weekend?

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend Events in Omaha including the Labor Day Parade, La Festa Italiana, SeptemberFest, and more!

It is always a good idea to verify before visiting, as event details may change.

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Omaha Labor Day Weekend 2019 Events

1) Last Blast of Summer – Thursday, Aug. 29 (5:30 – 8 p.m.), FREE Admission & Parking

  • Enjoy live music, food trucks, kid’s activities, and more.
  • Location: Downtown Ralston, 7700 Main Street, Ralston, NE.

 

2) Hot Air Balloon Glow & Live Music – Thursday, Aug. 29 (6 – 9:30 p.m.), FREE

  • Lawn chairs & picnic baskets welcome. Enjoy an evening listening to live music and seeing the balloons. Balloon glow will happen at sunset. (Balloons are not launched but will be glowing)
  • In case of inclement weather, event will be cancelled, check CHI Health Immanuel Facebook Page.
  • Location: CHI Health Immanuel, 6901 N 72nd St, Omaha.

 

3) FREE Junior Popcorn and Soda at Marcus Theatres with coupon – Now through Sept. 2, 2019

 

4) Visit a Beautiful Sunflower Farm Near Omaha

  • Walk through the beautiful Sunflowers, take pictures, and enjoy a perfect day on the Farm!
  • Visit Pam Nelson Produce near Valley for a fun day! $5/person includes hay rack ride, animals, a little kids tractor ride, U-pick, and more! Visit their FB page for times.

 

5) La Festa Italiana – Aug. 30 – Sept. 1

  • Enjoy authentic Italian food, wine, beer, fireworks (Friday and Sunday) and dancing under the stars. Children’s activities include face painting, photo opps, balloon sculptors, a magician, painting easels, and bounce houses.
  • Tickets: $5.50 advanced purchase, $7 at the door, children under 12 are free with an adult.
  • Location: Il Palazzo, 132nd & Fort. Limited handicap parking available onsite. Free parking at Kelley Fields 126th St. and Fort St. Free shuttle provided to the event.

 

6) SeptemberFest Omaha – Aug. 30 – Sept. 2

  • Four days of entertainment, educational and artistic displays, a carnival, and parade.
  • Admission is $7 per person, per day; children under 5 admitted free.
  • Location: Century Link Center Omaha, PARKING LOT D, 455 North 10th St., Omaha, NE. There will be free parking at Gallup with a free shuttle to and from the event.
  • Labor Day Parade – Monday, Sept. 2nd, at 10 a.m. in Downtown Omaha.

 

7) Labor Day Weekend Summer Classics at Marcus Theatres – Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, $6 Tickets

  • Choose from The Goonies and Jurassic Park. Participating theaters include Majestic-Omaha, Twin Creek, Village Pointe.

 

8) Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – Aug. 31 – Sept. 1 (10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit

  • Experience where volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort.
  • A Park Entry Permit is required. An admission fee of $2 per person (ages 13+) & $1 for children (under age 3 is free) is required for the Visitor Center.
  • Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE.

 

9) Labor Day Festival at Bass Pro Shop – Aug. 31 – Sept. 1

  • Fun activities include kid’s activities, free samples of funnel cake and apple cobbler, free hot dogs, cooking seminars, and more.
  • See schedule of events here.
  • Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Dr., Council Bluffs, IA.

 

10) Bayliss Park Block Party – August 31 (3 – 10 p.m.)

  • Join Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation for a free event with a lineup of activities the whole family will enjoy!
  • Location: Bayliss Park, 100 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA.

 

11) SeptemberFest Labor Day Parade – Monday, Sept. 2 (10 a.m.), FREE

  • Watch flag carrying honor guards, marching bands, labor unions, businesses, floats, animals, horses, clowns and roaming artists in Downtown Omaha.
  • Location: The SeptemberFest parade starts at 16th St. and Cass St., travels south on 16th St. to Capitol Ave., continues east on Capitol to 10th St. and concludes by proceeding north on 10th St. to Mike Fahey St.

 

12) Omahawks Labor Day Air Show – Sept. 2 (11:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.), FREE

  • Enjoy watching radio-controlled planes & their operators show off their skills benefiting Make-A-Wish.
  • Location: Standing Bear Lake Park at 138th St. and Fort St., Omaha, NE.

 

13) TreeRush Adventure Park in Fontenelle Forest

  • Climb over obstacles and soar through the trees on Ziplines at the new and exciting TreeRush Adventure Park!

 

14) Fun-Plex 4 for $40 – Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (3 – 7 p.m.)

  • Celebrate their 40th season with this great special! Offer Valid 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday 8/31, Sunday 9/1, or Monday 9/2.
  • Tickets are sold individually for $10+tax each. There is no minimum. Park entrance will not be permitted before 3 p.m. No presale, tickets must be purchased at the gate. All sales final, no rainchecks/refunds for this offer.

 

15) More Ideas for Labor Day Weekend Fun!

 

Outside of Omaha

16) Nebraska State Fair – Aug. 23 – Sept. 2

  • 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 hosted at Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE.

 

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We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.

Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!

Free Passes to Fontenelle Forest can be checked out for Members of Omaha, Bellevue, and Council Bluffs Public Libraries!

Members of Omaha Public Library will soon be able to check out a FREE Pass to Fontenelle Forest!

Omaha Public Library (OPL) is joining Bellevue and Council Bluffs public libraries in a new initiative with Fontenelle Forest to offer free Forest admission to library members. All OPL branches will begin checking memberships out to patrons on Tuesday, May 1st. 

We love visiting Fontenelle Forest and enjoying many of the resources the Omaha Public Libraries offer, and are very excited about this new partnership!

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How It Works

Each of OPL’s 12 locations will have day passes available (one per day/per location) for check-out year-round to adults ages 18+ who are Douglas County residents or have a non-resident paid membership to OPL.

Passes are good for one-time admission on the day of the week designated on the pass. Each pass admits two adults and children from their household.

Individuals should check out the pass for the day they are interested in visiting Fontenelle Forest.

Only one pass may be issued per library card and customer.

Passes must be returned to any OPL location within five days of check-out. Unreturned or late passes will be subject to a $5 replacement fee.

 

How to See Which Passes are Available

To see which OPL locations have passes available for the day of the week you’re interested in visiting, visit omahalibrary.org and search for “Fontenelle Forest” in the online catalog. You may also call any OPL branch location to check availability.

 

Douglas County residents who do not have a library card may find more information about how to get a card at omahalibrary.org/get-a-library-card or by visiting their local branch.

Fontenelle Forest is the second community organization to offer free admission through Omaha Public Library. A similar partnership with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium was announced in May 2017.

For more information, call or visit your neighborhood OPL branch location, or visit omahalibrary.org.

 

Find out more about the programs with the Bellevue Public Library and Council Bluffs Public Library here!

 

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