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College World Series Fan Fest – June 16 – 27/28, FREE

• A festival jam packed with giveaways, live music, interactive games, special appearances, autograph signings and much more. Location: Lot C and Mike Fahey Street.

Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, June 1 – July 27 (10 – 11 a.m.), FREE

• Enjoy special FREE activities Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. in June and July in Regency Center Court.

Dinosaur Egg Hunt & Storytime in La Vista – June 22 (3 p.m.), FREE

• Kids can join in hunting for giant dinosaur eggs (watermelons). Location: Southwind Park, 8120 S. 92nd Avenue.

FREE Fishing Events

• Look for their colorful fishing trailer where they will have rods and reels to borrow, bait and certified fishing instructors ready to help. No experience necessary. All participants age 16 or older need a 2017 fishing permit if they fish at the event.
  • Omaha – Towl Park – June 22 (6 – 8 p.m.), 9310 W Center Rd, Omaha

See more Family Fishing Events all Summer here!

 

Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program Events

• Special events all Summer including magicians, science shows, Out and About Storytimes, and more! Some highlights this weekend:
  • Stormy Visits Benson Family Storytime – June 22 (10:30 – 11:00 a.m.), Benson Branch
  • Dr. Oxygen Science Show – June 22 (1 – 2 p.m.), Florence Branch
  • Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery – June 22 (2 – 3 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch
  • Princess Party – June 23 (2 – 3 p.m.), A.V. Sorensen Branch
  • June Family Fair – June 24 (12:30 – 3:30 p.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch
• See more Summer Reading Programs here!

Beach Party at Fat Brain Toys – June 23 (2 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Play in 50 tons of sand and enjoy beach-themed activities in the parking lot.

World Refugee Day at Joslyn Art Museum – June 24 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE

• The day is for everyone of all ages and is free! Highlights include guest speakers with incredible life stories to share; art-making; music, fashion, and dance performances; and at 10:30 a.m., a naturalization ceremony for New Americans.

Family Fit Series – June 24 (10 a.m.), FREE

• June 24th- Tai Chi. Bring out the whole family for a fun morning of trying something new. A different fitness class offered each week taught by a certified instructor. Location: Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St.

Lightning Bug Party at Hummel Park Nature Center – June 24 (7:30 p.m. – Dusk)

• Bring your own jar to decorate and collect some glowing bugs. Enjoy a nature hike and make s’mores over the campfire. All ages welcome! Please RSVP online. Jars available for $1.00- supply is limited.

Bass Pro Shop Family Summer Camp – June 24 – July 23, (Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Noon – 5 p.m.), FREE

• Crafts each day from Noon-2 p.m or while supplies last. Free family game area, workshops, and more.

Music & Movies in Bayliss Park

• Movies will be shown every Friday night after dusk (around 9 p.m.) in June 9 – August 4 at Bayliss Park.

See more FREE Outdoor Movies this Summer here!

 

Summer Kids Camp at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – June through August, 2017; $1-$5

• All summer long enjoy classic and family favorites for just $1, $3, or $5 — your choice! All proceeds benefit local non-profits (in Omaha, this includes The Hope Center, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center.)
• Kids Camp shows take place every day (with some exceptions) in matinee time-slots
  • June: The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Sing, Matilda, Zathura: A Space Adventure

Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters – June 11 – August 16, 2017 (Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.); Admission: $3

• In Omaha, participating theaters include Majestic (144th & Maple), Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue.
• Get FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Summer Film Series courtesy of American Family Insurance here! (Download and print your 2 free tickets.)
  • June 25-26, 28: Sing

See more FREE or Cheap Indoor Movies this Summer here!

 

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Who is ready for some Water Fun this Summer?

• Many Spraygrounds are open!
• Many Pools and Waterparks are open now, and save 25% off your visit to Fun-Plex in June for Family Fun in Omaha readers!

Cool off with Hydrant Parties this Summer – FREE

• The City of Omaha’s began June 12th, and Council Bluffs June 13th! See schedule here.

 

 

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Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, June 1 – July 27 (10 – 11 a.m.), FREE

• Enjoy special FREE activities Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. in June and July in Regency Center Court.

Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program Events

• Special events all Summer including magicians, science shows, Out and About Storytimes, and more!
• See more Summer Reading Programs here!

See more FREE June Events here!

 

Papillion Days – June 15 – 18, 2017

See many more Community Celebrations coming up this Summer here!

 

Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – Fridays, May 19 – October 27, 2017 (every 2 weeks); Free Will Donation

• Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, bug spray, and campfire fare and enjoy an outdoor movie.
• No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy. Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly but can be received by emailing  tmeyer@greatplainsumc.org.
• Date and Approximate Start Time:
  • June 16 – 9:25 p.m.

Music & Movies in Bayliss Park

• Movies will be shown every Friday night after dusk (around 9 p.m.) in June 9 – August 4 at Bayliss Park.

See more FREE Outdoor Movies this Summer here!

 

Summer Kids Camp at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – June through August, 2017; $1-$5

• All summer long enjoy classic and family favorites for just $1, $3, or $5 — your choice! All proceeds benefit local non-profits (in Omaha, this includes The Hope Center, Omaha Children’s Museum, and Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center.)
• Kids Camp shows take place every day (with some exceptions) in matinee time-slots
  • June: The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Sing, Matilda, Zathura: A Space Adventure

Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters – June 11 – August 16, 2017 (Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.); Admission: $3

• In Omaha, participating theaters include Majestic (144th & Maple), Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue.
• Get FREE Tickets to the Kids Dream Summer Film Series courtesy of American Family Insurance here! (Download and print your 2 free tickets.)
  • June 18-19, 21: Rock Dog

See more FREE or Cheap Indoor Movies this Summer here!

 

Father’s Day Special Events – June 17 – 18

• Celebrate Father’s Day with specials for Dad at Fun-Plex, SAC Aerospace Museum, City of Omaha Pools, + more!

 

College World Series Opening Celebration Day and Fan Fest – June 16 – 27/28

• Opening Celebration Day – Friday, June 16, FREE
  • See teams practice, autograph session, and Opening Ceremonies featuring team introductions, parachute team, performance, and a fireworks finale.
• The CWS Fan Fest – June 16 – 27/28, FREE
  • A festival jam packed with giveaways, live music, interactive games, special appearances, autograph signings and much more. Location: Lot C and Mike Fahey Street

Cool off with Hydrant Parties this Summer – FREE

• The City of Omaha’s began June 12th, and Council Bluffs June 13th!

Summer Sun & Safety Day! – June 17 (12 – 2 p.m.), FREE

• All families welcome to attend Summer Sun & Safety Days hosted by Omaha Blue Waves for activities, games, & a fun look at safety for kids & adults. Location: 13803 Industrial Rd, Omaha.

Peter Pan at The Rose Theater – June 2 – 18

• The beloved tale is brought to the stage featuring fabulous flying effects and the songs “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Never Never Land.”

 

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• Many Pools and Waterparks are open now, and save 25% off your visit to Fun-Plex in June for Family Fun in Omaha readers!

 

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Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, June 1 – July 27 (10 – 11 a.m.), FREE

• Enjoy special FREE activities Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. in June and July in Regency Center Court.

Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – June 8 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE

• Dinos on the Loose presented by the Omaha Children’s Museum. Location: Nebraska Medicine-Bellevue Ampitheater at Shadow Lake Towne Center.

Sand in the City – June 10 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and June 11 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE (Donations welcome)

• See amazing sand sculptures from corporate and community group teams and professional sand sculptors from around the country, interactive Kid Zone with games and activities, live entertainment, and more.
• Location: Baxter Arena.

Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program Events

• Special events all Summer including magicians, science shows, Out and About Storytimes, and more!
• Wildlife Encounters at Omaha Public Libraries – Washington Branch – June 10 (2 p.m.)
• See more Summer Reading Programs here!

See more FREE June Events here!

 

Blair’s Gateway to the West Days – June 8 – 11, 2017

• Taste of Blair, Parade, Car show, Craft and Vendor Fair, and more.

Springfield Days – June 9 – 10, 2017

• Parade, pioneer re-enactors, family activities, movie night, vendors, car show, fireworks, and more.

Bennington Daze – June 9 – 11, 2017

See many more Community Celebrations coming up this Summer here!

 

Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – June 10 (9 p.m.), FREE (Donations welcome)

• Enjoy free family movies under the stars. All movies are scheduled around ticketed events and dates may change. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk.
  • June 10, 2017 – 9:00 p.m.: Kids 4 Kids Presents Lilo and Stitch (Donations welcome for Child Saving Institute)

La Vista Concerts & Movies – June 9 (7 p.m.); FREE

• Held outside of the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd.
  • Friday, June 9: Silas Creek Band followed by Moana (PG), 7 p.m.

Flix at the Chef – June 10 (Dusk), FREE

• Free Outdoor Movies behind the Dairy Chef in Elkhorn (611 Gateway Rd., Elkhorn, NE).
• Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Free popcorn provided.
• You may bring your own food and beverages. Alcohol, tents, tarps, stakes, and open flames are not allowed. Food, drinks, and ice cream also for sale at Dairy Chef.
  • Saturday, June 10: Finding Dory

Music & Movies in Bayliss Park

• Movies will be shown every Friday night after dusk (around 9 p.m.) in June 9 – August 4 at Bayliss Park.

See more FREE Outdoor Movies this Summer here!

 

Santa Lucia Festival – June 8 – 11

• Celebrate Omaha’s Italian Heritage at Lewis and Clark Landing.

Omaha Summer Arts Festival – June 9 – 11

• Admission to the Children’s Fair, Young Artist Exhibition and Family Entertainment Stage is FREE! Several of the activities offered at the Children’s Fair are also free, while other hands-on crafts and activities require the purchase of activity tickets. Tickets cost 50 cents each with activities priced between zero and 10 tickets.

Peter Pan at The Rose Theater – June 2 – 18

• The beloved tale is brought to the stage featuring fabulous flying effects and the songs “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Never Never Land.”

 

Water Fun

     

Who is ready for some Water Fun this Summer?

• Many Spraygrounds are open!
• Many Pools and Waterparks are open now, and save 25% off your visit to Fun-Plex in June for Family Fun in Omaha readers!

 

Fun-Plex 2017 Specials

• Save 25% in June with Special Offer for Family Fun in Omaha Readers!
• Plus, find other special discounts including Kids Play Free Tuesdays 4 – 8 p.m. (1 child 12 & under per paid adult)!

 

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Kids Funfare at Regency – Thursdays, June 1 – July 27 (10 – 11 a.m.), FREE

• Enjoy special FREE activities Thursdays from 10 – 11 a.m. in June and July in Regency Center Court.

Omaha Public Library Summer Reading Program Events

• Special events all Summer including magicians, science shows, Out and About Storytimes, and more!
• Some events this weekend:
  • Bounce House & Craft: Thursday, June 1, 2017 (10 – 11:45 a.m.), W. Dale Clark (Main) Library
  • Castle Building & Nerf War (Teens): Thursday, June 1, 2017 (1 – 3:00 p.m.), Saddlebrook Branch, Registration Required
  • Elkhorn Days 150th Anniversary: Friday, June 2, 2017 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.), Elkhorn Branch
  • Kids’ Rock Concert: Friday, June 2, 2017 (2 – 2:30 p.m.), A.V. Sorensen Branch
  • The Great Marshmallow Migration (Ages 10 & up): Friday, June 2, 2017 (2 – 3:30 p.m.), W. Clarke Swanson Branch
  • Dr. Oxygen Science Show: Saturday, June 3, 2017 (2 – 2:45 p.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch
• See more Summer Reading Programs here!

See more FREE June Events here!

 

Elkhorn Days – June 3 – 4, 2017

• Celebrating 150 years! Parade, Family Fun in the Park, Family Fun Festival, and more.
• Family Fun Festival – June 4 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), FREE
  • Location: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Bonanza Blvd at S. 208th St.
  • Inflatables, games, pony rides, bike rodeo, photo booth, and food, all free.
  • A Bike Rodeo will be conducted from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. by Live Well Omaha and The Trek Bicycle Store. 100 free helmets will be available for kids with bikes who participate. Kids: bring your bikes and helmets.

See many more Community Celebrations coming up this Summer here!

 

Foodstock: A Bellevue, Nebraska Food Truck Event – June 1 (5 – 9 p.m.)

• Over 20 Food Trucks will be in attendance as well as some local Bellevue retail vendors. Loli Pop dah Clown and some of her friends will be there doing face painting, animal balloons, etc. Props and Pose DJ Services will be there as well. FOOD DRIVE to benefit the Bellevue Food Pantry: For every 5 items you bring that night to donate, you will receive a raffle ticket.
• Location: Marathon Ventures, 901 Fort Crook Rd N, Bellevue.

National Donut Day – Friday, June 2

• Celebrate National Donut Day this Friday, June 2, with these fun specials at participating locations!

Taste of Omaha – June 2 – 4

• 3-day festival featuring foods from many of Omaha’s top restaurants, entertainment and family activities for the kids. Location: Heartland of America Park & Lewis & Clark Landing

Family Night at the UP Museum – June 2 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Ticket to Ride! Vacation Night at the Museum. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum’s June 2 family night is all about passengers, giving guests the opportunity to learn about scenic railroad destinations from the passenger rail era of the 1940s and 1950s hosted by Omaha’s Camerrail Club dressed in vintage railroad uniforms. Heartland B-Cycle will also be on hand to talk about its cycling program and popular local bicycle routes, including several Council Bluffs area bicycle trails that were originally leveled out for train tracks.

Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – Fridays, May 19 – October 27, 2017 (every 2 weeks); Free Will Donation

• Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, bug spray, and campfire fare and enjoy an outdoor movie.
• Zip lines will be open for 1 hour prior to the start time of each movie. Minors must have a waiver filled out by an adult guardian. Cost: $10/person for two 350 ft. rides.
• No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy. Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly but can be received by emailing  tmeyer@greatplainsumc.org.
• Date and Approximate Start Time:
  • June 2 – 9:25 p.m.

Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – June 2 (9 p.m.), FREE

• Enjoy free family movies under the stars. All movies are scheduled around ticketed events and dates may change. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk.
  • June 2– 9:00 p.m.: The Jungle Book (2016)

Peter Pan Opens at The Rose Theater – June 2 – 18

• The beloved tale is brought to the stage featuring fabulous flying effects and the songs “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Never Never Land.”

 Kids Workshops at Home Depot – June 3 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE

• Hands-on workshop where kids and their adult can build a wooden tic-tac-toe game.

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – June 3 – 4 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

• On these days, volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort. Each event weekend has a different theme. A Park Entry Permit is required.

Moo at the Zoo – June 3 – 4 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

• Get up close to multiple breeds of dairy cows and play carnival games, music and more. Included with regular Zoo admission or membership.

Car Show and Family Fun Fest at Hy-Vee (156th & Maple) – June 3 (5 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• Free inflatables, games, pony rides, clowns, firetrucks and more.

 

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Who is ready for some Water Fun this Summer?

• Many Spraygrounds are open!
• Many Pools and Waterparks are open now, and save 25% off your visit to Fun-Plex in June for Family Fun in Omaha readers!

 

Fun-Plex 2017 Specials

• Save 25% in June with Special Offer for Family Fun in Omaha Readers!
• Plus, find other special discounts including Kids (12 & under) Play Free Tuesdays 4-8 with paid adult!

 

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Special thanks to Sip & Shop for sponsoring this weekend’s Top Picks!

• Come and enjoy wine country on a Saturday afternoon in May! Sip a little wine, do some shopping with 50+ Vendors and Crafters, and then kick back and listen to some live music. Kids are welcome. Find out more including a list of vendors here!

 

Popular this Week: FREE Summer Fun Guide

• Discover many FREE Summer Activities in Omaha including movies, concerts, fishing events, and more!

 

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FREE Tickets to Zoo for Omaha Public Library Members Begins – May 20

• All Omaha Public Library (OPL) branches will begin checking tickets out to patrons on Saturday, May 20. Each of OPL’s 12 locations has 240 passes available for check-out while supplies last. 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 and expire on December 31, 2017. 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.

Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – Fridays, May 19 – October 27, 2017 (every 2 weeks); Free Will Donation

• Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, bug spray, and campfire fare and enjoy an outdoor movie. No movies will be shown if the weather is rainy.
  • May 19 – 9:10 p.m. (approx.)

FREE Fishing and Park Entry Day – May 20

• Free Fishing and Park Entry Day means anyone can explore outdoor opportunities at any Nebraska state park, state recreation area or state historical park. Anglers must observe all fishing regulations. Camping, lodging and all other user fees still apply at state park areas.

See more Family Fishing Events this Summer here!

 

Operation Fun! Military & First Responders FREE Weekend at Omaha Kroc Center – May 20 – 21

• All active and retired military, and first responders (police, fire, and paramedics) and their immediate families can visit the Omaha Kroc Center for Free this weekend. Please present an official or qualifying I.D./verification (past or present) and enjoy the Kroc Center for free as a thank you.

Armed Forces Day at SAC Aerospace Museum – May 20 (11:45 a.m.), FREE with Registration by 5/18

• The SAC Aerospace Museum is celebrating Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2017, with free admission to anyone registering and attending the 11:45 a.m. presentation which includes an award winning author as the keynote speaker and a Hall of Fame ceremony.
• REGISTER HERE: The Program begins at 11:45 a.m., with advanced reservation required for the free admission and seating for the Armed Forces Day program. Guests must register by Thursday, May 18 on the museum’s website at http://sacmuseum.org/hall-of-fame-2017-rsvp/.

Model Train Display at Shadow Lake Towne Center – May 20 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) & May 21 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE

• See amazing model trains! Location: Across from Carhartt, a few doors down from Tropical Smoothie.

Intro App Development at The Brain Exchange – Grades 9-12 – May 20 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required

• This four-hour, FREE class is geared towards introducing students, grades 9 – 12, the introductory skills needed to develop an iOS app of their own. Location: Brain Exchange located at 1902 Howard Street. Registration required.

Celebrate CB – May 20

• May 20 (10:30 a.m.): Parade, followed by music, kids activities, and carnival in Bayliss Park.

Valley Days  – May 20 – 21, 2017

• Parade, pedal tractor pull, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, a bounce house, fireworks, craft/vendor show, and car show.

See many more Community Celebrations coming up this Summer here!

 

Many Farmers Markets are Open:

• Many are open including Benson Farmers Market, Council Bluffs Farmers Market, Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village and in the Old Market, and Village Pointe Farmers Market. Visit here to see dates and times. 

 

 

 

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Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – May 11 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE

• Bouncing and Balloons in the Nebraska Medicine-Bellevue Ampitheater. This event is free and open to everyone.

Spring Into Summer – May 12 (5 – 8 p.m.), FREE

• Interactive booths from the Omaha Children’s Museum, National Park Service, Woggworks, QLI, ENOA, and Keep Omaha Beautiful will help celebrate the kick-off of spring and summer with fun interactive activities!
• Location: Lake Zorinsky, 3808 S 156th St.

Omaha Diaper Dash – 5K and Kids Carnival – May 13

• Omaha Birth Connection is partnering with LIFEHouse Partnership to donate diapers to Omaha families in need by doing a family fun event in Rockbrook Village on May 13th called, Omaha Diaper Dash. There will be a free-will donation at the event that will go to LIFEHouse Partnership and diapers can still be donated.
• 10 a.m. – Race starts. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Kid Carnival.

Family Education Program at Heron Haven – May 13 (10 – 11:00 a.m.), FREE

• May 13th – Birds and Bats! Come listen to the music of our native birds, hike, kids make and take a bird mask puppet, visit with the Batmen, Bat Exclusion Experts, and more.

Hanging with Heroes + FREE Admission to The Durham Museum – May 13 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE

• Celebrate the opening of Omaha Police: Answering the Call Since 1857. Visit with uniformed officers, explore the Able 1 helicopter, see a police motorcycle, cruiser and SWAT truck, pet a Police horse and much more.
• Admission is FREE for this event thanks in part to the generous support of Cox Communications and Great Western Bank.

Florence Days – May 13 – 14, 2017

• Florence celebrates its heritage each year with a parade and many other activities.

See many more Community Celebrations coming up this Summer here!

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska – May 6 – 7 and May 13 – 14 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

• The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, at the Bellevue Berry Farm, will host two themed weekends May 6-7 and May 13-14. Enjoy joust professionals, fire skills of Fandazzi Fire Circus, the all-female acrobatic troupe, comic juggling, hands-on activities, and more.

 

Many Farmers Markets are Open:

• Many are open including Benson Farmers Market, Council Bluffs Farmers Market, Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village and in the Old Market, and Village Pointe Farmers Market. Visit here to see dates and times. 

 

Celebrate Mother’s Day

• Celebrate Mother’s Day with special events and FREEBIES for Mom including mini golf at Fun-Plex (with purchase), donut and coffee, Escape Room Game, and more!

 

 

 

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Children’s Day Events – May 5 & 6, (10:30 a.m.), FREE

• Learn a bit of Bengali and Sign Language and more. Location: W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd.

Teen Food & Fun – May 5 (3:30 – 5 p.m.), FREE

• Come for food and a fun activity. Each week’s theme and food is planned by the teens attending. Location: W. Dale Clark (Main) Library, 215 S. 15th St.

Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – May 5 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE

• Friday, May 5: We Can Do It! Women’s History Night at the Museum! Guests are invited to meet amazing women, hear stories about how they became part of the railroad, and what these women of steel do every day at Union Pacific. Additionally, enjoy a special reading time and activity.

Star Wars Night with the Omaha Storm Chasers – May 5

• ParentSavvy is giving away 5 Star Wars LEGO sets – Enter to win here!

Kids Workshops at Home Depot – May 6 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – FREE

• Build a Flower Pot – Hands-on workshop where parents and their children can build a flower pot to hold spring flowers. Once the project is complete, your child can paint their project to personalize it.

Free Comic Book Day – May 6,

• Enjoy fun events and free comics at the annual Free Comic Book Day.

Cinco de Mayo Parade and Other Events [24th Street (D to L)] – May 6 (10:00 a.m.), FREE

• Features floats, marching bands and other entertainers along historic 24th Street. Rain or shine.

Birdtastic at Hummel Park Nature Center – May 6 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE

• Learn to identify birds, go birding while exploring the trails, and celebrate Nebraska’s Bird Month. All ages welcome. Please RSVP online.

Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – May 6 – 7 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FREE with Park Permit

• Volunteers portray life at an 1820’s military fort. Park Entry Permit is required. Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S. 7th St, Fort Calhoun, NE.

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska – May 6 – 7 and May 13 – 14 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

• The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska, at the Bellevue Berry Farm, will host two themed weekends May 6-7 and May 13-14. Enjoy joust professionals, fire skills of Fandazzi Fire Circus, the all-female acrobatic troupe, comic juggling, hands-on activities, and more.

Bike Rack’s Bike Fest – May 7 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), FREE

• Bike rodeo, bike safety check, free bike helmets to kids who participate (must be present to be fitted and get a helmet. Limited quantities available), and more.

Superhero Sunday at Werner Park – May 7 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE

• CHI Health is saluting everyday Superhero families with an afternoon of free festivities.
• Location: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion.

La Vista Kite Fly – May 7 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE

• Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop. Weather may affect this event.
• Location: La Vista Soccer Complex, just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.

 

FREE Concerts Start this Weekend:

• Opening this weekend is Saturdays @ Stinson in Aksarben Village and the new Narrows River Park: Free Summer Concert Series. Visit here to see dates and times and more upcoming concerts!

 

Farmers Markets begin this Weekend:

• Many opening this weekend including Benson Farmers Market, Council Bluffs Farmers Market, Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village and in the Old Market, and Village Pointe Farmers Market. Visit here to see dates and times. 

 

Fantastic Special at Fun-Plex!

• Visit Fun-Plex on any Saturday or Sunday from May 6 – May 21 from Noon to 6 p.m. Purchase a wristband for 2 hours of unlimited Go Karts and Mini Golf, and get a FREE ticket for use on Memorial Day Weekend! Find out more here!

 

 

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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!