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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Omaha

Dog Friendly Restaurants in Omaha

We love going out to eat. It’s a way to get out of the routine. It’s a nice break in the week or a joy for the weekend. The only downside is leaving our furry friends at home. But now you don’t have to.  If you’re out with your pets now you don’t have to worry about going to drop them off at home.  Now there’s places that allow for your furry friend to accompany you. So if you were looking for a dog friendly restaurants we’ve got you covered.

Next up is a list of Dog Friendly Restaurants in Omaha:

 

Bärchen Beer Garden:

Bärchen Beer Garden in Omaha, NE, is a dog-friendly eatery. That means your dog is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Guests with furry friends need to enter through the alley around back (can’t go through the main restaurant). Bärchen Beer Garden are purveyors of fine sausages and pretzels as well as German, Belgian and American Craft beers. 

Address: 6209 Maple Street, Omaha, NE, 68104

 

Goldbergs in Dundee

Goldbergs is a laid-back comfort-food experience offering up a vast menu.  Burgers, lavosh, sandwiches, steak and fish dinners, sandwiches, soups, and salads, plus famous bread pudding, sweets, beer, and bloody Marys. Your dog is welcome to sit with you at six dog-friendly outdoor tables! Go straight for the six-ounce Goldburgers, served on your choice of gourmet, pretzel, or regular toasted bun; the Blackstone Burger with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing is a good place to start.

If Reuben-sandwich-as-burger isn’t your thing. Try the Southwest Burger with grilled onions, chilies, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo. Whatever you do, don’t miss the famous Bread Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream. Goldbergs is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00 midnight.

5008 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68132

 

Paradise Bakery & Cafe

Paradise Bakery & Cafe on Davenport Street has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Paradise Bakery & Cafe is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini.

They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks. Drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

 

Brewsky’s Food & Spirits

Branding itself as a place to find, ‘great food, great beer, great sports, and great people,’ Brewsky’s Food & Spirits is a dog-friendly sports bar in Omaha. Dog owners can head to one of Brewsky’s eight outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Buffalo Wings alongside your dog. Brewsky’s menu is made up of appetizers such as Fried Pickle Chips, Mozzarella Cheese Planks, and BBQ Pork Nachos, as well as classic and gourmet burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and dishes such as Fish ‘n Chips.

15350 Weir Street, Omaha, NE 68137

 

Tanner’s Bar and Grill

You can find a casual, pub-like atmosphere and plenty of favorite bar bites at Tanners Bar & Grill. The location in Omaha provides dog-friendly seating with five tables outside. The menu offers a large selection of burgers, sandwiches, baskets, wings, and the signature Chicken Lips, boneless strips with your choice of preparation and flavor. Tanner’s also serves house specials like the Wa-Kiki Chikiwith teriyaki and pineapple or the Blue Ribbon Reuben. The bar offers a wide selection of beer and spirits so you can cheer on your favorite team with a cold drink.

1202 South 119th Street, Omaha, NE 68144

 

Cove Lounge & Grille

Cove Lounge & Grille, located in Omaha, NE, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty grub. Your dog is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Cove Lounge & Grille is open Monday through Friday from 1pm to 2am, and Saturday through Sunday from 11am to 2am.

 

First Watch

First Watch is a pet-friendly restaurant in Omaha, NE. They serve delicious breakfast and lunch options like egg sandwiches, omelettes, French toast, power bowls, salads, turkey burgers, and chicken salad melts. Your dog is welcome to join you at the outdoor seating area.

 

Cedar

Cedar is an upscale neighborhood wine bar in Omaha pouring up craft cocktails, beer, and wine from a vast drink menu, plus hors d’oeuvres. Bring your dog along when you stop by for a drink; the dog-friendly outdoor seating holds twenty-four people! Choose from classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, and plenty of craft and import beers. Cedar is open in Omaha from 3:00pm to 2:00am, seven days a week.

 

Nebraska Brewing Company

Airy ale house with an industrial feel that brews their own beer and serving a classic menu of American grub. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

 

MacDaro’s Pub & Pizzeria

Dog-friendly MacDaro’s Pub & Pizzeria welcomes your dog at an outdoor table on the patio. They specialize in wood-fired pizza, but their menu is packed with delicious appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers, wings, and incredible daily specials.

 

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza

This pizzeria on Olson Drive has ten pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza makes their dough and sauce in-house, and uses a stone oven to cook their pies. You can kick off your meal with a cup of daily made soup like the vegetarian Roasted Tomato and Basil or White Bean Minestrone.

Make your own mini pizza, or go for one of SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza specialty pies like the meaty Tre Carni, Goat Cheese and Arugula, or Roasted Portobello and Crimini. Fresh salads and sandwiches, from hoagies to cold cuts are also available. Save room for a scoop (or two) of SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza rotating flavor of gelato. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

 

PizzaWest

Menu includes build-your-own and specialty pizzas, baked pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Spacious patio with umbrella tables are dog friendly.

 

Saigon Bowl

Saigon Bowl is a simple, quick Vietnamese joint offering up authentic Banh Mi and build-your-own bowls, plus Crab Rangoon and things of that nature. Your dog is welcome on the dog-friendly patio with seven tables! However, it’s counter-service, so be sure to tie them up outside before coming in. Create your own combination of Vietnamese flavors by choosing between rice, noodles, bread or salad, then add your meat or tofu, and top it off with vegetables. Saigon Bowl is open in Omaha from 11:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Saturday and 11:00am to 8:00pm on Sunday.

 

Le Voltaire

Chef Cedric Fichepain prepares classic French cuisine in a charming, unpretentious atmosphere at Le Voltaire in Omaha. Your dog is welcome at three dog-friendly outdoor tables! The award-winning wine list speaks for itself, and the menu spans French staples like Cassoulet de Tarbes, Bouillabaisse de Marseille, and Brie Josette. The Bouillabaisse is Cedric’s favorite: seafood stew with flounder, tilapia, salmon, crawfish, mussels, and potatoes.

Each menu item comes with a wine recommendation; don’t stress about dealing with a pretentious sommelier. It is open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday 5:30 to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10:00pm, and for lunch Thursday and Friday from 11:30am to 2:00pm.

 

Le Quartier Bakery and Cafe

Le Quartier Bakery and Cafe whips up authentic French baked goods, pastries, desserts, and croissants, plus a full breakfast and lunch menu featuring sandwiches on artisan breads, breakfast sandwiches on croissants, quiche, specialties, soups, coffee, and deli salads. Your dog is welcome at any of six dog-friendly outdoor tables; bring him along.

Sample pastries like croissants, Danishes, and pecan rolls, and grab a cup of coffee from the coffee bar. Don’t miss the Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich for lunch, or the Ham and Swiss breakfast sandwich on a freshly baked croissant. It is open 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

 

The Heartland Tasting Room Tap House

The Heartland Tasting Room and Tap House is a wine bar featuring specialty cocktails, craft beers, and wines from around the world, served in a casual, classy ambiance. Your dog is welcome at any of eight dog-friendly outdoor tables. However, he cannot serve as your designated driver. Heartland Tasting Room and Tap House is open Wednesday through Saturday fr om 4:00 to 10:00pm.

1669 Washington St, Blair, NE 68008, USA

 

Baby Huey’s Bar-B-Que

Baby Huey’s Bar-B-Que in Fremont serves up smoked sandwiches, appetizers, family packs, dinners, ribs, and platters from the smoke house. Bring your dog along to either of the dog-friendly outdoor tables. Stuff yourself on smoked pork, turkey, brisket, chicken, sausage, or ham, served on sandwiches or platters. Get the Combo Rib Platter: half-rack of ribs with a serving of sliced turkey, brisket, pork, sausage, or ham; or, go for the BBQ Supreme Nachos topped with your meat of choice, beans, onions, jalapenos, and cheese. Baby Huey’s Bar-B-Que is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Sunday.

 

Green Beans Coffee

Green Beans Coffee is a community coffee shop that donates a portion of its sales to charities supporting with the families of fallen soldiers, and featuring a menu of espresso drinks, specialties, blended and iced drinks, smoothies, fresh muffins, cookies, baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and breakfast options. Stop by the dog-friendly outdoor seating with your dog. Grab a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a Giant Cinnamon Roll.

Maybe read a complimentary daily newspaper or hop on the free wi-fi. Green Beans Coffee is open 6:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 6:00pm Friday and Saturday, and 7:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.

 

Valentino’s

You can find classic Italian dining at Valentino’s with a broad menu of pasta, seafood, steak, and more. Pet-friendly seating is available at this location on P Street where there are three tables outside. Mains range from pizza and sandwiches to baskets and Greek dishes. Italian standards feature chicken, seafood, veal, and baked dishes like the Mushroom Ravioli.

The diner also offers fresh-baked treats like the Cannoli Cup and traditional pies. Whatever you order, you are sure to find the perfect drink to complement your meal like coffee, wine, and sangria. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

 

Scooter’s Coffee

Scooter’s Coffee, located in Omaha, is a casual coffee shop that serves up a variety of tasty brews and a small assortment of eats. Choose from menu options including hot and iced coffee drinks, blended beverages, smoothies, teas, bagels, pastries, baked goods, sandwiches, and more. Your dog is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.

Try the Iced Turtle Latte – espresso blended with chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut. Or go for the creamy Matcha Green Tea Latte! A drive-thru window is also available if you don’t want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

 

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, located in Omaha, is a fast food-style joint that serves up a variety of delicious American-style eats. Choose from menu options including sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, sundaes, and more. Your dog is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.

Try the Double Steakburger California Style – two steakburger patties topped with cheese, onion, Freddy’s sauce, lettuce, and tomato, served on a toasted bun. Or go for the Chicago Dog Freddy’s Style – an all-beef dog topped with mustard, relish, diced onion, sport peppers, celery salt, tomatoes, and pickles, served on a toasted bun.

Don’t leave without your sweet treat! Savor their PBC and B Sundae – fresh vanilla custard topped with Reese’s peanut butter cups, bananas, whipped cream, and a cherry! Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

 

Liv Lounge

Located in the Aksarben Village entertainment district, LIV Lounge is a civilized cocktail bar serving small-plate appetizers and a diverse selection of hand-crafted cocktails. Your dog is welcome on the large, dog-friendly patio, provided he doesn’t bark at Ted, the stuffed zebra head that hangs on the wall and acts as LIV’s mascot. Order from a rotating menu of small plates and wash it down with a few craft cocktails; LIV Lounge is a great place to meet a friend for Happy Hour or to celebrate any occasion. LIV Lounge is open 3:00pm to late Monday through Thursday, 2:00pm to late on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00am to late on Sunday.

 

Jason’s Deli

Jason’s Deli on L Street is home to twelve pet-friendly tables, so you can bring your dog with you to enjoy soups, salads, garden fresh salad, and for vegetarian hounds, a number of meatless eats. If meatless eats sounds good to you, then indulge in their black bean taco salad: mixed salad greens and organic blue corn chips, topped with black bean and roasted corn mix, and garnished with cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and Southwest spices, served with salsa on the side. Whether you are hungry for a fresh salad, sandwich, or dessert, you’ll find your fix at Jason’s Deli. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

 

Twin Peaks Restaurant

Twin Peaks Restaurant offers a sports lodge atmosphere with ‘scenic views’ and popular bar bites. This location in Omaha provides dog-friendly seating with ten tables outside so you can stop by with your dog. Some of their most popular plates are the Billionaire’s Bacon Burger and the highly customizable wings which come in your choice of cooking styles, sauces, and rubs. Other menu items include sandwiches, salads, and mains like the Beer Battered Fish and Chips. Their beers are all served at a chilling twenty-nine degrees to ensure peak flavor.

 

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company on L Street has seven pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to dine with your dog. Noodles & Company has noodle and pasta dishes with an international flare. You can get Asian dishes like Japanese Pan Noodles, Italian bowls including Spaghetti and Meatballs, and comfort food meals like Wisconsin Mac and Cheese. Most of the entrees can be made gluten-free. Salads, soups, and shareable items including Korean BBQ Meatballs, Potstickers, and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Check out the rotating specials and you might find Buffalo Mac and Cheese and Pasta Fresca. Bringing the kids with your too? No problem. Noodles & Company has kids meals. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up while you go inside to order.

 

Famous Dave’s Barbeque

Famous Dave’s Barbeque, located in Omaha, is a casual eatery that serves up a plethora of delicious protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, salads, pork, seafood, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Your dog is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Sweetwater Catfish Fingers. It is breaded with Cajun-seasoned cornmeal and fried to perfection, served with remoulade and jalapeno sweet and sour sauce. Next, chow down on the Bar-B-Que Tacos. These are three flour tortillas filled with pico de gallo, cilantro, fresh jalapeno, brisket, and jalapeno-pickled red onions. Or go for the Devil’s Spit Burger topped with Devil’s Spit BBQ sauce, melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeno bacon, and spicy Hell-Fire pickles!

 

Inner Rail Food Hall

Inner Rail Food Hall is a pet-friendly establishment that offers food options from a variety of 10 different vendors. Your dog is welcome to relax with you as you dine at an outdoor table. Enjoy selecting from food options such as:  lobster roll shop, sushi restaurant, smoothie cafe, a creperie, an Indian kitchen and more. There’s also a canine courtyard next door for your pup to enjoy some off-leash playtime.

 

If dogs are not your desired pets and you’re more of a cat person read all about the Cat Cafe.

Have you met BOB?

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge is the amazing bridge that connects two states, Iowa and Nebraska; and measures 3,000 feet long.  It starts in Iowa at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park. This pedestrian bridge connects Council Bluffs, IA to Omaha’s Riverfront. This is also the first-ever pedestrian bridge that connects two states. The unique design of this infrastructure makes it architecturally interesting and attracts tourists. The s-curved style of this bridge makes you want to wander especially at night time when the weather is nice for taking a walk and just appreciating the Omaha Skyline view that this bridge offers. You must also see the colorful lights that are switched on at night. Since there are a lot of locals and tourists exploring and walking around the bridge, the government made sure that it is still a safe place to visit. They installed police call buttons for emergency purposes.

 Visitors and bikers can travel through Port of Omaha’s Miller Landing to One Renaissance Center in Council Bluffs. This Pedestrian Bridge has received multiple awards, including a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies.

There are also nearby restaurants and lots of fun things to do after you visit the bridge. Nebraska is the best place for sumptuous steak and craft beers, so after your long and tiring walk at the bridge, you can relax and enjoy your dinner with your friends and family.  

This bridge is open 24 hours a day. 

KINGDOMS OF THE NIGHTS

KINGDOMS OF THE NIGHTS IS ONE OF THE BEST ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT IN THE OMAHA ZOO

This amazing large indoor desert will surely take your breath away. It uncovers the darkness of the nocturnal animals.  It will give you a realistic experience of what it is like to be in the environment of nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat. 

As the guests enter the Desert Dome, they will slowly walk into the darkness and uncover the mystery of these nocturnal creatures. Be prepared, there are thousands of bats flying around to add to that thrilling experience.

The dome is divided into several exhibits. First, you’ll see naked mole rats and fossa burrowing through tunnels. Next, you’ll see how the bush babies, brush-tailed porcupines, and aardvarks interact. Lastly, as the guests travel deeper into the dome, they will see stalagmites and stalactites dripping into a “seemingly bottomless” water hole which is 16 feet deep. 

As the guests/visitors wander through the area, they will go through the “ Eucalyptus Forest” dedicated to the animals of Australia. 

You will also witness the world’s largest indoor swamp that consists of different kinds of amphibians and reptiles. The swamp also includes a realistic beaver dam so the guests/visitors can see the beavers enter and exit through a hole in the floor. 

These exhibits present dozens of species around the world that some of us might not have heard of. 

Aside from the fascinating experience, the goal of this exhibit is to educate the visitors about the mystery and unveil the beauty of the rare species of nocturnal creatures around the world.

The guides are also available throughout the exhibit to answer questions and provide more information about the animals. Educational kiosks and displays are available which are lighted throughout the journey to give us a brief background of a specific species.

Are you ready to enter and be thrilled by the magical world of the creatures at night with your family and friends? Be astonished with the amazing experience that Omaha Zoo has to offer.

Check out these ticket prices below:

Adult admission is $27.95 ages 12y +

Children admission is $20.95 ages 3y-11y

Children 2 and under may enter the park at no cost and do not need a ticket. 

Senior admission is $26.95 for ages 65y+

 Get information on ticket prices, hours, and other details by visiting: omahazoo.com

National Donut Day 2023

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Celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 2, 2023, with these fun specials at participating locations!  YUM!!!

 

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Please Note: It is always a good idea to verify with your favorite location before visiting.

National Donut Day

Dunkin Donuts – June 2 (all day), FREE w/ drink purchase

  • On June 3rd, Dunkin’ is offering its Omaha guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any drink.
  • Dunkin’ restaurants throughout Omaha, NE.

 

LaMar’s Donuts – June 2 (all day), FREE

  • Visit LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee on June 2nd and get a FREE donut.
  • LaMar’s locations will also host giveaways throughout the day, featuring fun prizes and sweet treats
  • 17202 Audrey St., Omaha, NE.

 

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts – June 2 (all day), FREE

  • Enjoy any FREE doughnut of your choice. 
  • In addition to ANY doughnut free on National Doughnut Day, June 2nd, guests can enjoy a $1 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen or 16-count minis.
  • Participating Krispy Kreme Doughnuts locations.

$5 After 5pm on Tuesdays at The Durham Museum this Summer [June – August 2022]!

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On Tuesdays from June – August (except June 14th) this Summer, visit The Durham Museum after 5 p.m. for $5!

From June 7-August 30, 2022 (except June 14), admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Now through August 31, admission for all ages is just $5 starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Tuesday nights the museum stays open until 8 p.m. (except June 14*), giving guests the opportunity to visit late during the work week. 

** NOTE: On June 14th, the museum is closing at 6 p.m. for private event so admission will be $5 from 4-6 p.m. that Tuesday.

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The Durham is bringing back “$5 after 5” to encourage guests to visit the museum after 5 p.m. on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer.

From June 7-August 30, 2022 (except June 14), admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.

On Tuesday nights, the museum stays open until 8 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to visit late during the work week.

Normally, regular admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for children 3-12. During this promotion, all admission levels will be granted the $5 admission; Durham members and little ones ages 2 and under remain free.

See The Durham Museum’s calendar here.

 

See the trains and model train exhibit, visit the current special exhibit Dinosaur Revolution! now – September 4, 2022, and enjoy the beauty of the Union Station!

Things to Do in Omaha Over Memorial Day Weekend 2023

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Celebrate with your family this Memorial Day Weekend in Omaha!

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Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend near Omaha

Patriotic Productions Parade – May 27 (9:00 am)

  • Veterans are invited to walk or ride in the Parade.
  • American Legion Riders will ride in the parade as a group. More details will be added as we receive updates from Patriotic Productions.
  • Meet up at 0900. Staging 0945 Parade start time 1000 hours.
  • Memorial Day, previously called Decoration Day, often becomes another three-day weekend for many. Although a Parade may seem too jovial for such a somber day, the Parade and Concert (with Roll Call of the Fallen spoken by Gold Star families present), is an attempt to educate children and young folks of the debt we owe to those who paid the ultimate price.
  • PARADE BEGINS WESTBOUND FROM 10TH & JACKSON TO THE OLD MARKET AND BACK TO 10TH STREET AND NORTH TO FARNAM.
    CONCERT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS PARADE AT GENE LEAHY MALL.

 

 Salute To Summer Festival in La Vista – May 27

 

Adventureland – May 27 – 29

  • Memorial Weekend (May 27 – May 29), Military members (past and present) get FREE Admission to Adventureland.
  • Offer redeemable at the ticket office by presenting your Government issued ID along with Military ID or DD214.
  • Up to four (4) additional tickets can be purchased at $34.99 each, also at the ticket office.

 

3rd Annual Memorial Day Volleyball Tournament – May 29  (12:00 pm)

  • Spring has finally sprung and you know how we do!
  • Due to popular demand have upped the stakes a bit!
    This year will be $120 a team-
    1st place takes home a $300 cash prize and $25 Maloneys Gift card-per player?
    Plus swag bags for each players
    2nd place $200 Maloneys Gift Card and swag bags
    3rd swag bags per player
  • 8 teams
  • Double Elimination
  • Sign in for first team 11:30, Tournament starts at Noon- sharp.
    Placement in bracket will be base on sign ups and announced after spots are all filled and sign ups completed.
    Sign up at drinkatmaloneys.com,
    click Wednesday night/ spring league for this specific tournament.

 

Memorial Day Bike Ride & Cookout – May 29 (10: 00 am)

  • Join us May 29th for our Memorial Day Bike Ride & Cookout at Lake Cunningham! A day filled with friends, food, and fellowship.
    Entrance #1: 8965 State Street, Omaha, NE 68122
  • 10:00 AM Bike ride – This short morning ride beckons you with its beauty. On the extremely flat and scenic route, riders take the trail around the lake, then turn around and meet up for lunch and games!
  • Everyone is welcomed to cycle at their own pace. Bring your bike, your bike helmet, yourself, your family, and friends! For those who may not be bikers, join us anyways…walking the trail is another awesome option.
  • 12:00 PM Lunch & Games – Not into bike riding or walking? Join us for for lunch and games at Lake Cunningham! Bring a chair, your cooler, and a side dish (hotdogs & drinks will be provided) and be ready for a day filled with fun!

 

 2023 Nebraska Passport Program – May 1 – Sept. 30

  • Imagine a scavenger hunt around the state to popular tourist attractions, unique restaurants, historical places, and locally owned businesses. Our favorite stops are to the hidden gems, some off the beaten path, that provide a unique way to explore in our own backyard. There are several locations in and around Omaha!

 

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks (12:00pm – 4:00pm)

  • Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world.
  • Visitors will be inspired to create their own ‘towers of tomorrow’ with over 200,000 loose LEGO® bricks available in hands-on construction areas. Young and old will be limited only by their imaginations as they add their creations to a steadily rising futuristic LEGO® metropolis inside the exhibition. McNaught and his award-winning team of builders have used more than half a million LEGO® bricks and devoted over 2,000 hours to build the structures featured in the exhibition.

Water Fun

 

Go Hiking & Discover a Waterfall

 

Enjoy some Shaved Ice or Try a New Ice Cream Spot

 

 Rent a Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard

  • Paddlesports can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors! It is great exercise and a lot of fun. Choose from a variety of providers who offer Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals and Tours in Omaha!

 

 Go on a Family Getaway

  • Looking for a Family Getaway near Omaha? Browse for ideas on: 
    • Cabins to Rent
    • Road Trips
    • Day Trips
    • Best Places to Go Camping
    • and more!

 

Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

  • Find many more ideas for inspiration of fun things to do here!

 

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 Admission to The Durham Museum: April 2, 2022!

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The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission on Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., to invite the community to experience Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition.

Since capacity is limited, advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register online at www.DurhamMuseum.org/Mandela.

 

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The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission on Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., to invite the community to experience Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition.

Since capacity is limited, advanced registration is highly encouraged, and they ask that members and frequent visitors consider allowing those who may not otherwise be able to visit the museum the chance to enjoy this opportunity.

Register online at www.DurhamMuseum.org/Mandela.

Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition is the major new global touring exhibition that takes visitors on a personal journey through the life of the world’s most iconic freedom fighter and political leader. The Durham Museum is thrilled to welcome the exhibition to Omaha now-July 3, 2022.

Presented in association with Round Room Live, the exhibition is an immersive and interactive experience that features previously unseen film, photos and the display of over 150 historical artifacts and personal effects on loan from the Mandela family, museums and archives worldwide.

Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition is designed to educate, entertain and inspire using many personal belongings and objects never previously seen outside of South Africa. These items combine with immersive media presentations and scenic re-creations, to enable visitors to actively engage with and experience key moments in Nelson Mandela’s life. The exhibit takes visitors on Mandela’s life journey, from his little-known beginnings in rural Mvezo, Transkei, through decades of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first black president, ‘Father of South Africa,’ and a globally loved and respected figure.

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

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They are doing it again!

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

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WHEN: Beginning February 1, 2022, zoo tickets will be available at OPL locations. (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. Accounts with outstanding balances greater than $50 may start a payment plan in order to obtain a ticket. Expired accounts must be renewed and outstanding fees must be paid in order to obtain a ticket. 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 patron 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.]

 

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

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

 

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Free Admission to Children at Omaha’s Zoo with Paid Adult December 26-31, 2021!

The large glass dome at the Omaha Zoo

For the final day of the 12 Days of Giving, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is giving the community the gift of free admission to children under the age of 12 beginning Sunday, December 26, through Friday, December 31, 2021. Up to six children can be admitted free to the Zoo with each paid adult.

This is the fifth year Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has offered this holiday gift to the community. The free admission for children under the age of 12 is an exciting culmination to the 12 Days of Giving that every visitor can enjoy.

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“The 12 Days of Giving brought out the holiday spirit in all of us at the Zoo,” said Dennis Pate, president and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. “We are now even more excited to offer this final gift to all the children in our community. We hope people will use this opportunity to enjoy what our great Zoo has to offer and create memories with their loved ones.”

 

The inside of a tunnel aquarium at the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium

The Zoo has seven acres of indoor exhibits to enjoy during the winter months. In the Lied Jungle, visitors are transported to the hot and humid climate of a rainforest while viewing species such as Malayan tapirs, monkeys and macaws. The Desert Dome, the largest indoor desert in the world, offers 42,000 square feet of desert native plant and animal species. The Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium allows visitors to come nose-to-nose with sea turtles and sharks in its 70-foot shark tunnel.

Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium is currently open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lied Jungle closes at 3 p.m. and the other exhibit buildings close at 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Christmas Day.

 

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KETV Family Festival 2022

Holiday Lights Festival 2021 - Family Festival

One of our favorite Holiday events is the KETV Family Festival is back in person this year!

Part of the Omaha Holiday Lights Festival, this year the community can enjoy a festive day full of family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions on Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m!

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KETV Family Festival

The KETV Family Festival is back in person this year with a festive day filled with family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions!

Location: Multiple locations in Downtown Omaha
 

Shine On!

Volunteers will be on-hand to collect food donations for the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign, so bring nonperishable food with you if you wish to contribute. All contributions are greatly appreciated!

 

Don’t miss this year’s KETV Family Festival!

 

 

For more ideas on family fun, find 40+ Holiday Events in Omaha here and 10 FREE Holiday Events here!

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