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No doubt about it, with the chill in the air, indoors is where you want to be. Check out this list for upcoming kid-friendly activities, exhibits, stage shows, and more happening in the Omaha Metro Area. For everything else happening in January, keep reading.
How to read this post: The first events listed are things to come in chronological order, followed by all the on-going events like exhibits or shows that have already opened. The post ends with weekly activities at recreation centers and libraries (you may want to call ahead to make sure it is happening the day you plan on visiting).
Marvel vs. DC Friday Family Date Night
When: Jan. 25, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $13 for children and adults, $12 for seniors, and FREE for members and children younger than 24 month
Clifford Visits Storytime
When: Jan. 25 through Feb. 2; locations include Swanson (Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.), Sorensen (Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m.), Millard (Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.), South Omaha (Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.), Willa Cather (Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m.), Elkhorn (Jan. 31, 10 a.m.), Saddlebrook (Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m.), and Benson (Feb. 2, 10:15 a.m.)
Where: Various Omaha Public Library branches
Cost: FREE
“Return To Niobrara”
When: Jan. 25 through Feb. 10; performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sunday at at 2 p.m.
Where: The Rose, 2001 Farnam St.
Cost: $20 general public, members receive four free tickets
34th Annual Cathedral Flower Festival
When: Jan. 26 and 27; open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: St. Cecilia Cathedral, 701 N. 40th St.
Cost: FREE
Dinosaur Yoga For Families
When: Jan. 26, Feb. 16, March 16 & April 13; 8 to 9 a.m.
Where: Laurtizen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Each session is $10, member (family, up to 4 people); $15, non-member (family, up to 4 people)
Mac & Cheese Binge
When: Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Various locations at Midtown Crossing, 3110 Farnam St.
Cost: Samplers are $3 each
Birds & Binoculars
When: Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Mahoney State Park administrative offices, 28500 West Park Highway, Ashland, Neb.
Cost: FREE; must have 2019 park entry permit
“30 Americans”
When: Feb. 2 through May 5
Where: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
Cost: $10 for general public adults; $5 college students with ID (tickets for
those with a UNMC student ID are free); FREE for members and youth ages 17 and younger. Special Thursday pricing (4 to 8 p.m.) is $5 for general public adults. Exhibition tickets are FREE the first weekends of each month, Feb. 2–3, March 2–3, April 6–7, and May 4–5
I <3 Hummel
When: Feb. 9. 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Hummel Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Road
Cost: FREE
Dinosaur-Themed Family Workshops
When: Feb. 9 (fossils) and March 9 (dinos); 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Laurtizen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Each session is $15, member (family); $25, non-member (family); includes admission to the gardens
World’s Greatest Hobby Show
When: Feb. 9 and 10; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cost: Adult tickets, TBD; FREE, children 15 and younger
Dino-Nights
When: Feb. 15-17, & 22-24, and March 1-3, & 8-10; from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $10 adults, $5 children 6-12, and FREE for members and for children under 6
Read and Grow at the Garden
When: Feb. 15 (Fun with Fossils), March 15 (Dino-Mite Stories); 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: FREE (pre-registration required)
Candyland Friday Family Date Night
When: Feb. 22, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $13 for kids and adults, $12 for seniors, and FREE for members and children 24 months and younger
“Attic Adventures”
When: March 2 through Sept. 1
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $13 for kids and adults, $12 for seniors, and FREE for members and children 24 months and younger
“30 Americans” Family Festival
When: March 2, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
Cost: FREE
Family-Friendly Things To Do: Exhibits & Shows Ending Soon
“Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship & Smarts”
When: Through April 14, 2019
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $13 for children and adults, $12 for seniors, and FREE for members and children younger than 24 months
“Human Condition”
When: Through May 4; Tuesdays through Thursday & Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: KANEKO, 1111 Jones St.
Cost: FREE
“Robot Zoo”
When: Through May 10
Where: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hghway, Ashland, Neb.
Cost: Included with admission
“Dinosaur UpROAR”
When: Through May 12; open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Cost: Included with admission, which is $10 adults, $5 children 6-12, and FREE for members and for children under 6
Weekly Activities 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: 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
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
Family Fun Night
When: Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: SkateDaze, 3616 S. 132nd St.
Cost: $11.99 (skate or play), $3.99 for non-skating parent
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)
Family Fun & Fitness
When: Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: SkateDaze, 3616 S. 132nd St.
Cost: $8 (skate rental is additional $4)
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