Enjoy many family-friendly events this weekend! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
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Free Summer Activities in Omaha
- Start planning your summer with our FREE Summer Fun Guide! Enjoy many free or inexpensive family activities and events this summer including movies, spraygrounds, community celebrations, summer reading programs, family fishing events, movies, and more!
Top Picks this Weekend:
Hands-on-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest – 5/16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Pre-registration FREE with code ParentSavvy
- ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest are providing these special educational, hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents. Pre-register with promo code “ParentSavvy” for free admission!
- May 16 – How to Make a Flower!
Wicked at The Orpheum Theater – 5/7 – 5/25
- The favorite Broadway show is back in Omaha! They are also offering a special day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats for $25!
FREE Fishing and Park Entry Day – 5/17
- Fish anywhere in the state and visit any Nebraska state park or state recreation area for FREE! No park entry or fishing permit required. Fishing Clinics in the morning at Mahoney State Park and Platte River Park.
Omaha Adventure Family Festival at Village Pointe – 5/17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE
- This full day of fun includes interactive activities from The Durham Museum, Omaha Children’s Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, The Amazing Pizza Machine and First National Bank of Omaha.
- Plus – pick up your Omaha Adventure Savings Card from the Visit Omaha booth worth more than $100 in savings at top Omaha attractions.
Omaha Heritage Festival and Parade – 5/17, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., FREE
- Celebrate Omaha’s Heritage with parade, exhibitor tents, international food, live music, and children’s activities. The event is free of charge for the cultural participants and the general public. Donations are welcome.
- Parade 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- After the Parade go to the Lewis & Clark Landing 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a great festival and family fun.
Celebrate CB Parade and Children’s Faire – 5/17, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
- Celebrate CB Parade, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Council Bluffs
- Free Children’s Faire, 12 – 3 p.m. Free Children’s Activities including Pony Rides, Home Depot station, Free Arts & Crafts and more!
Make Treats for NE Humane Society with Kidz Cook with Joy – 5/17, 1 – 2, 3 – 4 p.m. $15
- Help make a difference in the lives of the shelter animals by mixing up, rolling out and making fresh dog treats for the Nebraska Humane Society. All ages welcome. Your child will learn some basic cooking techniques, along with helping our community.
Mark Your Calendars:
La Vista Daze – 5/21 – 5/25
- Parade, Carnival, Hot Wheels Races, Community Cookout, Fireworks, Free Concert, Free Pool Party
Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 5/22, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., FREE
- Kids can splash around during the summer grand opening of the SAC Federal Credit Union SprayGround, enjoy a performance from “The String Beans”, and get their faces painted.
Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – 5/23, FREE
- Enjoy free family movies under the stars. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with movies starting at dusk.
- May 23 – Frozen
Movie Nights at Camp Fontanelle – 5/23, FREE
- 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 [email protected].
- Approximate Start Time: May 23 – 9:10
Loessfest in Council Bluffs – 5/25 – 6/8
- Concerts, fireworks, semi-pro football game, bike ride, Disney Day, free outdoor movies, and “Rays”, an interactive light display.
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!