November is the month with an abundance of things to do with your kids, including several top-notch theater performances and free library events.
It’s also the kick-off to the holidays around Omaha, so you’ll find a lot of concerts, Christmas displays and more on this list. If you have an event that should be added, please email me at ohmyomaha (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!
Llama Llama Visits Story Time
When: Nov. 3, 10 a.m. (Saddlebrook); Nov. 4, 10 a.m. (Benson); Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m. (Millard); Nov. 7, 10 a.m. (Washington); Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. (W. Dale Clark); Nov. 9, 10 a.m. (Elkhorn); Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. (Swanson)
Where: Various Omaha Public Library locations
Cost: FREE
Out & About Storytime
When: Nov. 3, 10:15 a.m. (Aromas Coffeehouse, 6051 Maple St.); Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m. (Azria Health Montclair, 2525 S. 135th Ave.); Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. (Do Space,7205 Dodge St.); Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. (Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.)
Where: Various locations
Cost: FREE
Family Night
When: Nov. 3, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
First Friday Family Date Night: Superhero Night
When: Nov. 3, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $12 for adults and children, $11 for seniors, FREE for members and children younger than 2
Teen Gaming Lock-In
When: Nov. 3, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave.
Cost: FREE (for ages 10-18; registration and permission slip required)
“Van Gogh and Me”
When: Nov. 3-12; performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (bonus performance on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m.)
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $20; discount vouchers at HyVee food stores’ customer service desks.
Three shows on this list are included in the 10 Must-See Shows This Fall in Omaha List! Read about them here.
Bird Banding Demonstration
When: Nov. 4, 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Hitchcock Nature Center lodge, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa
Cost: FREE, vehicle park entry fee is $2 daily or $10 annually
International Games Week Celebration
When: Nov. 4, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library W. Dale Clark (Main) branch, 215 S. 15th St.
Cost: FREE
Popping Dance Class
When: Nov. 4, 2 to 3:15 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Milton R. Abrahams branch, 5111 N. 90th St.
Cost: FREE (must be 10 or older)
Games Day
When: Nov. 4, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library South Omaha branch, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE
Blood Drive & Free Day At Fontenelle Forest
When: Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N, Bellevue, Neb.
Cost: FREE for those who donate blood to the Red Cross that day
Festival of South African Dance
When: Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Cost: $15-$30
De-Stress Fest
When: Nov. 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Florence branch, 2920 Bondesson St.
Cost: FREE (teens only)
Omaha Performing Arts presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”
When: Nov. 7-12; performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Mystery at the Library: Tween/Teen Lock-In
When: Nov. 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Milton R. Abrahams branch, 5111 N. 90th St.
Cost: FREE (must be 10-15 years old; registration and permission slip required)
“A Christmas Story” Screening
When: Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Joslyn Art Museum, Witherspoon Hall, 2200 Dodge St.
Cost: $24
Veteran’s Recognition Day
When: Nov. 11 during regular hours
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park
Cost: FREE admission for veterans and their immediate families; regular admission applies to everyone else
Get Smart: Aviation
When: Nov. 11, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 West Park Highway, Ashland, Neb.
Cost: Included with museum admission
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Fat Brain Toys, 16909 Burke St., Suite 131
Cost: FREE
A Holiday at Hogwarts
When: Nov. 11, noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N, Bellevue, Neb.
Cost: $5, members, and $15, non-members
Teen Poetry Workshop
When: Nov. 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library South Omaha branch, 2808 Q St.
Cost: FREE (recommended grades are 8th through 12th)
“The Wizard of Oz” Screening
When: Nov. 11, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Candy, 1209 Jackson St.
Cost: FREE
Fall Family Craft
When: Nov. 12, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Milton R. Abrahams branch, 5111 N. 90th St.
Cost: FREE
S.T.E.A.M. Stations
When: Nov. 15, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Milton R. Abrahams branch
Cost: FREE (registration required; for elementary and middle school grades)
Princess & Superhero Party
When: Nov. 16, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Elkhorn branch, 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, Neb.
Cost: FREE (recommended for ages 5 and younger)
Winterfest: Annual Bayliss Park Holiday Lighting
When: Nov. 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bayliss Park, 599 First Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Project Reindeer at the Union Pacific Museum
When: Nov. 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum, 200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: FREE
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
When: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: $42-$67
“The Art of the Brick”
When: Nov. 17 through Feb. 19, 2018
Where: The Capitol District, 222 N. 12th St.
Cost: $20, adults; $18.50, military; and $17.50, children
Star Wars Party
When: Nov. 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Millard branch, 13214 Westwood Lane
Cost: FREE (registration required, recommended ages 5-12)
“A Christmas Carol”
When: Nov. 17 through Dec. 23; performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.; and Thursdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse,
Cost: $38
KinderNature: Seeds Please
When: Nov. 18, 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Hitchcock Nature Center lodge, 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa
Cost: $5 per child (ages 3-5), vehicle park entry fee required ($2 daily or $10 annually)
Milk and Cookies With Santa
When: Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Westroads Mall Von Maur Court, 10000 California St.
Cost: FREE
“A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage!”
When: Nov. 18, 1 and 4 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Cost: $20-$56
DIY Fidget Spinners – Teens
When: Nov. 18, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Florence branch, 2920 Bondesson St.
Cost: FREE
“PJ Masks LIVE”
When: Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., Ralston, Neb.
Cost: $21.50-$95.50
NRG Energy Ice Rink
When: Nov. 21 through Feb. 14, 2018; hours are Sundays–Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 1 p.m. to midnight, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, 1 to 5 p.m. (opening ceremony is Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.)
Where: The Capitol District, 11th Street and Capitol Avenue
Cost: $8, includes skate rental (admission is still required for patrons who bring their own skates) and benefits the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Full STEAM Ahead
When: Nov. 21, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Benson branch, 6015 Binney St.
Cost: FREE
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
When: Nov. 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: LaVista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road, LaVista, Neb.
Where: A teen/tween meetup to watch the movie and enjoy snacks.
Cost: FREE
Helping Hands Community Event
When: Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Wonder Nook, 10806 Prairie Hills Drive
Cost: FREE
Holiday Lights Festival Downtown Holiday Lights
When: Nov. 23 through Jan. 1, 2018, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly ( Thanksgiving Lighting Festival event is Nov. 23, 6 to 7 p.m.)
Where: Gene Leahy Mall, 14th and Farnam streets
Cost: FREE
Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Nov. 24, 4 to 8 p.m. (tree lighting at approximately 7)
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with regular admission, which is $11 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for children 3-12; and free for members and children age 2 and under.
Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: Nov. 24 through Jan. 4, 2018 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day);
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, First and Bancroft streets
Cost: Included with admission, which is $10 adults, $5 children 6-12). Members are admitted FREE.
Sounds of the Season
When: Saturdays, Nov. 25 through Dec. 23, 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market
Cost: FREE
Holiday Poinsettia Show Aglow
When: Nov. 25 and 26; Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 15-23, 26-30; and Jan. 2-3, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, First and Bancroft streets
Cost: Included with admission, which is $10 adults, $5 children 6-12). Members are admitted FREE.
Omaha Symphony and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™”
When: Nov. 25 and 26; performances are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Cost: $19-$79
“MJ Live”
When: Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Cost: $35-$150
“Shopkins Live! Shop It Up!”
When: Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Cost: $25-$100
Holiday Music by George Walker
When: Nov. 30, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Millard branch, 13214 Westwood Lane
Cost: FREE
More Fun November Events
The following events are on-going, or had started in a previous month:
“Point A to Point B”
When: Through Nov. 12, performances are on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; and Mondays at 10 a.m.
Where: The Rose, Hitchcock Stage, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $12
“Zoom into Nano”
When: Through Jan. 7, 2018
Where: Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $11 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for children 3-12; and free for members and children age 2 and under.
Read more about the exhibit here!
“Forever Forest”
When: Through April 15, 2018
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $12 for adults and children, $11 for seniors, FREE for members and children younger than 2
Read more about the exhibit here!
Toddler Tuesdays
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: 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.
Crafty Tots
When: Wednesdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Omaha Public Library Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave.
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
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)
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