There are a ton of things to do in Omaha in the winter, and it’s especially true when it comes to events. Check out this Omaha events calendar for things to do today, this weekend, and future kid-friendly activities, exhibits, stage shows, and more happening in the Omaha Metro Area.
NOTE: This page is updated weekly. I try to make sure the information is accurate and up-to-date but things change or get canceled occasionally, so please double-check with a venue before going to an event.
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Candy Land Weekend
When: March 13-15; Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
Forever Young Family & Children’s Series
Where: Film Streams Dundee Theater, 4952 Dodge St.
When: Through March 26; films are “Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse” (March 14, 15, 19, 21, 22 & 26)
Cost: $10, general admission; $7.50, seniors, students, teacher & military, and those arriving by bike or bus; $5, members; $2.50 for children ages 12 and younger
Make Omaha
When: March 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Do Space, 7205 Dodge St.
Cost: FREE
Pi Day Greek Mythology Festival
When: March 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE
Escape Room for Grades 2-6
When: March 14, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Florence branch, 2920 Bondesson St.
Cost: FREE (registration required; max. 10 kids per room)
“Baby Shark Live”
When: March 15, 2 p.m.
Where: Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St.
Cost: $29.50-$69.50
“The Diary of Anne Frank”
When: Through March 15
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $20, non-members and four free tickets for members
Books and Bites for Teens: Poetry Workshop featuring Louder Than a Bomb Artists
When: March 20, 3:15 to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Main branch, 215 S. 15th St.
Cost: FREE
“Peppa Pig’s Adventure”
When: April 7, 6 p.m.
Where: Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St.
Cost: $45-$100 (purchase tickets)
“Diggin’ Dinos”
When: Through April 11
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with regular museum admission
If you want more ideas for cultural attractions to see in the city (even if there isn’t a must-see temporary exhibit), check out this list of 20+ Omaha museums you should visit.
“America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near & Far”
When: Through April 19
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with regular Museum admission, which is $14 for ages 2+, $13 for seniors, and FREE for children younger than 24 months and members
“Nature Connects: Art With LEGO® Bricks”
When: Through May 10
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Included with garden admission, which is $10, adults; $5, children ages 3-12; and FREE for garden members and children under 3
“Quest! Navigating the World Traveling”
When: Through May 26
Where: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Highway, Ashland, Neb.
Cost: Included with museum admission
“Influence”
When: Through Aug. 20
Where: KANEKO, 1111 Jones St.
Cost: FREE
Looking for even more ideas of things to do in Omaha? I always check the Visit Omaha calendar for special events!
Weekly activities in Omaha for families & kids
These activities are on-going and held on the same day each week. Still, it’s a good idea to call ahead before going, just to be sure.
Toddler Tuesdays
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St. (gym or at the pool starting at 10:30)
Cost: FREE for members; non-members participate by paying a $4 activity fee for your toddler (age 9 months to 4 years) and the attending parent is FREE.
Toddler Tuesday
When: Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St.
Cost: FREE
Crafty Tots
When: Wednesdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
Cost: FREE
Tots of the Town
When: Second Thursday of the month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, Neb.
Cost: FREE
Story Time At Barnes & Noble
When: Fridays at 9:30 a.m. (Crossroads) and Saturdays at 11 a.m. (Crossroads and Oakview)
Where: Barnes and Noble at Crossroads, 7400 Dodge St., and Barnes and Noble at Oakview, 3333 Oakview Drive
Cost: FREE
Inflatable Fridays
When: Fridays, 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults
Kids Craft Time
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mangelsen’s, 3457 S. 84th St.
Cost: $1
Second Saturdays Nature Program
When: Second Saturday of every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Heron Haven Wetland Sanctuary, 11809 Old Maple Road
Cost: FREE
Kidz Kayak Racing
When: Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults (for ages 8-12)
Arts for All
When: Saturdays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha South Public Library, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE (ages 8-12, registration required)
Sunday Funday
When: Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: FREE to members; non-members pay daily entry fee of $5 per youth, $7 per adults (for ages 8-12)
Terry Franquez
Sunday 20th of October 2019
Loving your newsletter you let me in on more about my favorite city, thanks!