"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

The children's book character Penelope the Dinosaur visits storytimes at various Omaha Public Library locations, including:

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

The store Learning Express offers free activities each month (first come, first serve...must pre-register). Here are the May activities:

Galactic Play Night at Kipp includes themed lighting, interactive play experience, and character appearances by Princess Leia and others.

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes

The store Learning Express offers free activities each month (first come, first serve...must pre-register). Here are the May activities:

Celebrate CB is a community-wide celebration in Council Bluffs from May 5-11. This year’s theme is “CB Eras!” Events will be happening all across the city and feature activities for all ages that highlight CB's spirit, creativity, and community pride. 2026 Schedule: Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday,...

Omaha Public Library branches will host Stuffed Animal Sleepovers this spring. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal friend to storytime. After storytime, librarians will host a stuffie sleepover and take photos of all the fun overnight adventures. Pick up your stuffed animal any time after 10 a.m. the next...

Kipp-iesta celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a vibrant night of music, dancing, festive activities, photo opportunities, and a balloon drop at 7 p.m. Folklorico dancers perform at 6:30 p.m. Included with admission.

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

Celebrate CB is a community-wide celebration in Council Bluffs from May 5-11. This year’s theme is “CB Eras!” Events will be happening all across the city and feature activities for all ages that highlight CB's spirit, creativity, and community pride. 2026 Schedule: Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday,...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

Celebrate CB is a community-wide celebration in Council Bluffs from May 5-11. This year’s theme is “CB Eras!” Events will be happening all across the city and feature activities for all ages that highlight CB's spirit, creativity, and community pride. 2026 Schedule: Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday,...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Omaha Public Library branches will host Stuffed Animal Sleepovers this spring. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal friend to storytime. After storytime, librarians will host a stuffie sleepover and take photos of all the fun overnight adventures. Pick up your stuffed animal any time after 10 a.m. the next...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

The store Learning Express offers free activities each month (first come, first serve...must pre-register). Here are the May activities:

Celebrate CB is a community-wide celebration in Council Bluffs from May 5-11. This year’s theme is “CB Eras!” Events will be happening all across the city and feature activities for all ages that highlight CB's spirit, creativity, and community pride. 2026 Schedule: Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday,...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is held over three weekends: May 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17. Weekend 1 - Jousts & Jesters Weekend 2 - Lochs & Lore Weekend 3 - Forgotten Forests

Have you ever wanted to touch a cloud? You can make this happen by making your own cloud from a cup of water! Participants will quickly cool down the trillions and trillions of molecules of water vapor above a cup of water with dry ice. The dry ice sinks in the water and transforms from...

Head to your local JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for Kids Zone. Kids get a free craft project, ID badge, a lanyard, and collectors pins. If they complete six projects/classes, they also get a Project Master Medallion. The free craft is available for pick up between 11 a.m. and noon, while supplies last. Upcoming events:

Get ready to be a scientist AND an artist! In this workshop, you’ll meet a special soil bacteria called Streptomyces that makes a super cool color-changing pigment. Your mission? Use water and a set of tools to figure out how to pull the color out of the bacteria’s jelly-like home. Once you’ve cracked the code, the real...

Celebrate CB is a community-wide celebration in Council Bluffs from May 5-11. This year’s theme is “CB Eras!” Events will be happening all across the city and feature activities for all ages that highlight CB's spirit, creativity, and community pride. 2026 Schedule: Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday,...

Railroad Days is an annual celebration of all things train and track! This year, it's held May 9 and 10, aligning with National Train Day (May 10) and America’s 250th birthday. Railroad Days will be woven throughout the weeklong Celebrate CB festivities (May 3–9), culminating with the Celebrate CB Parade on May 9. The expanded...

House of Afros, Capes & Curls will host Black Fae Day at Miller Park on May 9. Costumes are encouraged.

Sur La Table will have a Family Fun: Mother’s Day Treats hands-on baking class on May 9. Participants will make strawberry shortcakes topped with seasonal berries, chocolate cupcakes finished with buttercream frosting, and zesty lemon bars. Participants will be standing, cooking, and working for most of the class. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair...

Celebrate CB is a community-wide celebration in Council Bluffs from May 5-11. This year’s theme is “CB Eras!” Events will be happening all across the city and feature activities for all ages that highlight CB's spirit, creativity, and community pride. 2026 Schedule: Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 Friday,...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is held over three weekends: May 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17. Weekend 1 - Jousts & Jesters Weekend 2 - Lochs & Lore Weekend 3 - Forgotten Forests

Mother's Day Toddler Dance Party is a free event at Trucks & Taps on May 10. There will be a bubble machine, bounce house, crafts, and toys to share. The T&T drink window will be open with strong coffee and mimosas. The green space at T&T is completely fenced in, so no there are no...

Railroad Days is an annual celebration of all things train and track! This year, it's held May 9 and 10, aligning with National Train Day (May 10) and America’s 250th birthday. Railroad Days will be woven throughout the weeklong Celebrate CB festivities (May 3–9), culminating with the Celebrate CB Parade on May 9. The expanded...