Spring In Omaha: Fun Things To Do In March, April and May (2026)
Spring in Omaha a wonderful time to visit or explore your own backyard. Crowds are few at major city attractions like the zoo, for one thing. And another? It’s not hot and humid yet. Read on for ideas for fun things to do in Omaha in the spring, particularly in the colder months of March, April and early May.
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UPDATED: This post was first published in 2022 and has been updated in February 2026.
What’s the weather like in Omaha in the spring?
March will typically have a random “warm” day, but most of the time, spring is still just a hint. Highs are around 50 degrees on average and lows are around upper-20s. St. Patrick’s Day is notoriously a cold time.
Early spring rolling into April can be fairly unpredictable with the forecast, with highs in the low to mid-60s and lows of mid-40s. There’s always a chance for flurries, but it’s more likely to be rainy in April. With the rain, though, comes hints of green and a few budding flowers. Midwesterners are hearty folk, so some people will already be busting out shorts and flip flops.
May is prime spring weather with highs of mid-70s (and sometimes 80s) and lows in the 60s. Pools will open on Memorial Day Weekend, with or without the weather transitioning to summer temps just yet.
Top Omaha events in Spring
If you’re a planner, you and I can be friends. I love having a list of things to come. So, here are the events in Omaha I think you’ll like:
Omaha has an active and passionate Irish-American community and so the week around St. Patrick’s Day is a lot of fun. The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is held downtown on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (so March 14 this year). It’s a family-friendly event, and typically kids can collect a lot of candy during the parade. A week earlier, the family-friendly Hooley celebration is held with live music and dinner.
The start of the Lenten season varies each year, but you can count on it every spring. In Omaha, fish fries are a very big deal. There are more than 30 planned around the Omaha metro area, and they’re held on Friday evenings (most starting on Feb. 12, 2026). It’s a huge social occasion and well worth attending one to experience it!
One of the big March events is the Omaha Film Festival. This year, it runs from March 10-15 at Aksarben Cinema and showcases more than 100 films.
In the weeks leading up to Easter, businesses and organizations start planning Omaha area Easter egg hunts and Easter-themed parties. With Easter falling on April this year, most events will occur in mid- to late-March. I have an entire list of Easter events that covers them all. One of the biggest celebrations is Lauritzen Gardens’ Easter Extravaganza.
In April, it’s time for the NE SciFest, which celebrates all-things-science around the state. In Omaha, some of the more popular NE SciFest activities are the free activities. While not much has been announced for 2026 just yet, a few bigs ones I remember happening each year typically include an ice cream event at eCreamery (this always fills up quickly) and the NE SciFest Public Expo at The Durham Museum. There’s usually a big speaker scheduled, as well.
Things start to warm up in May and there are more outdoor activities held. The first weekend in May is typically the Cinco de Mayo celebration in South Omaha. In addition to a large parade, there are concerts and a street carnival. Another early May annual celebration is the The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch held over three weekends.
More fun things to do in the spring in Omaha
I treat Omaha in the spring a lot like Omaha in the winter so much of my recommendations for winter activities are great (indoor) options in March, April and May, too. However, I figure you want some new ideas, too, so here are a few more recommendations:
Indoor rides in Omaha
With young kids, especially, it’s not so much quantity but novelty of going on a ride. So while Omaha doesn’t have an indoor amusement park or anything remotely like one, we have places with rides that always seem magical to youngsters.
There’s an indoor carousel and mini train at Omaha Children’s Museum (rides are an additional fee) in Downtown Omaha. Scheels, a chain sporting goods store with a location in West Omaha, there’s a large Ferris wheel (additional fee).
Amazing Pizza Machine, also a West Omaha attraction, has go karts and bumper cars as well as several rides for small kids like a frog small jumper (a ride that drops you a short distance). Joe’s Karting is an indoor track for kart racing
Related post: Fun things to do in West Omaha with kids
High tea and hot chocolate dates
High tea, or afternoon tea, is like a grown-up’s version of a tea party. It’s typically finger foods served with tea (or sometimes alcoholic beverages) and desserts.
A few place in the Omaha metro area offers high tea services, including Chocolate Abeille, which serves afternoon tea and chocolate in its Bellevue shop; high tea at the Orleans Room inside Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha (held occasionally); high tea at Our Specialtea in Blair; and Simply Delicious in Valley. High Tea Omaha also holds tea services around, with different venues hosting them.
You can get hot cocoa at most coffee shops, sure, but if you want to up the ante a little, head to Edge of the Universe. Cocoa is served in mugs that either fit the season or the theme of this cafe. The theme changes every few months and in the past, it’s been Happily Ever After and Starry Night. Another favorite place for hot cocoa is Felius Cat Cafe where you can sip away while petting or playing with adoptable cats.
Your turn: What are some of your favorite spring activities in Omaha?
