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SUMMER 2015 - FUN THINGS
TO DO IN OMAHA FOR KIDS
AND GROWN UPS!!
http://familyfuninomaha.com
Festivals and Special Events
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Taste of Omaha - May 29th – 31st Showcase of Omaha restaurants,
entertainment, rides and fun. Prices for food, drinks and entertainment based on
a ticket system. Heartland of America Park, 8th and Farnam Sts, and Lewis &
Clark Landing, 515 N. Riverfront Drive.
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Santa Lucia Festival - June 4th – 7th at Lewis and Clark Landing downtown. The
2014 Santa Lucia Festival includes entertainment for all ages. 2014 will carry an
ALL Italian theme. Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Tribute Band known as Lights
Out and Gooch & The Guys – featuring Tony & Joey Gulizia will headline this
91st festival. Mark Morello will again perform as well as Carmelita De
LeGuardia, the Santa Lucia Festival Band, La Banda, Mark Morello and The Hit
Squad.
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Summer Arts Festival – June 5th – 7th Downtown. The Festival is Omaha’s
premier destination for arts and entertainment featuring 135 of the nation’s
finest visual artists, a stage of continuous musical performances and a
hands-on Children’s Fair.
o ARTISTS’ MARKET Friday & Saturday: 11am–8pm, Sunday: 11am–
5pm
o WORLD MUSIC PAVILION STAGE Friday & Saturday: 11am–9 pm,
Sunday: 11am–5pm
o CHILDREN’S FAIR Saturday: 11am–6pm, Sunday: 11am–5pm
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Sand in the City – June 6th – 7th CenturyLink Center Omaha | Lot B | 10th and
Mike Fahey Street - To raise awareness and funds for Nebraska Children's
Home Society, corporate and community group teams work with professional
sand sculptors from across the country and local architects/engineers to build
incredible sand sculptures followed by a weekend long festival. The Family
Festival is open to the public to view finished sand sculptures and enjoy the
festival like atmosphere all weekend long.
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College World Series – June 13th – 23rd/24th (Opening Celebration Day
and CWS Fan Fest) Ameritrade Park
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Bank of the West Celebrates America – June 26th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm, Memorial
Park, 60th & Dodge. Free concert and fireworks show! Enjoy this annual
celebration featuring Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Eddie Money with a
Fireworks Grand Finale.
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Railroad Days – July 11th – 12th, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Although not free, it is a
wonderful deal with purchase of an All Aboard Pass for $15/family (max. 2 adults
+ $5 addl. adult) which includes admission and transportation to all locations –
Durham Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, Union Pacific Railroad Museum,
RailsWest Railroad Museum, and the Historic General Dodge House.)
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Shakespeare on the Green – Elmwood Park, just south of UNO. Performances
start at 8:00 PM. Parking is available all over UNO's campus. Shakespeare On
The Green offers activities for kids, forums for adults, a Towne Square full of
great food and souvenirs, and even a contest for pets! The fun starts at 6:00 PM.
o As You Like It - June 18-21, and July 1,2,5
o Othello - June 25-28, 30, and July 3
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Greek Festival – August 21st - August 23rd; St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox
Church, 602 Park Avenue. Authentic Greek Music; Greek Folk Dancing in full
Greek dress; delicious, homemade Greek cuisine; a Greek boutique; tantalizing
pastries, and children's activities: pony rides, face painting, balloons, and a
bounce house.
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24th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow – Saturday, September 12th, 17:30 p.m., Metro Fort Omaha Campus parade ground. Celebrating Native
American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral
history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region
including, but not limited to, Northern Ponca, Omaha, Santee Sioux and
Winnebago. Free and open to the public
Free Summer Concerts
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Playing with Fire Thursdays 5:00 pm at Midtown Crossing at Turner Park, 31st
and Dodge Sts; Blues, jazz, soul, funk, and a whole lot of fun for free as local,
national and international artists perform.
o June 18th - The Campbell Brothers, Markey Blues, and Blues Ed Youth Band
– Voodoo Vinyl
o June 25th - An Evening with Paul Deslauriers Band with Very Special Guests:
Anwar Khurshid, Angel Forrest and Denis Coloumbe, and Blues Ed Youth
Band – Dilemma
o July 2nd - Albert Cummings, The Boogie Boys Band, and Blues Ed Youth
Band Us & Them
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Zydeco Festival - Saturday, June 27th at Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park. A full
day of music, Creole- and Cajun-style food and activities, and will feature the
finest and most treasured musical artists from throughout the New Orleans,
Louisiana region. .
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Saturdays at Stinson in Aksarben Village – Saturdays, May 2nd – August 29th,
7-10 p.m. There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, and balloon
artists. Kids can play in the fountain and on the playground equipment. These
concerts are family-friendly so be sure to bring your chair and/or blanket.
o May 23rd – DJ’s Dugout Blazin’ Pianos
o May 30th – The Personics
o June 13th – High Heel
o June 27th – Soul Dawg
o July 11th – Red Delicious
o July 18th Hi Fi Hangover
o July 25th Recaptured – A Tribute to Journey
o August 8th – Lemon Fresh Day
o August 15th – Maha Music Festival 12 pm – 12 am, $50
o August 22nd - The Confidentials
o August 29th – Yesterday and Today
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Fridays,
May 29th – August 21st 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Live outdoor music at Nebraska
Medicine – Bellevue Amphitheatre. Kids can enjoy free face painting or balloon
art each week, in addition to a special giveaway for each child during the
concert. Blankets and chairs encouraged.
o May 29 - Jason Earl Band - Old & new country favorites
o June 5 - Hott 2 Trott - High-energy rock'n'roll
o June 12 - The 402 - Past & present super hits
o June 19 - The Personics - 70s, 80s & today's fun rock
o June 26 - Velvet Crush - Classic & current top hits
o July 3 - High Heel - Classic & current female pop hits
o July 10 - Soul Dawg - Funk & dance tunes
o July 17 - The Innocence - Mix of rock, country & jazz
o July 24 - Hi-Fi Hangover - High energy rock'n'roll
o July 31 - Lemon Fresh Day - Current and classic hits
o August 7 - McKenzie River Band - Classic rock & country
o August 14 - Pink Kadillac - Favorites from yesterday and today
o August 21 - eNVy - Classic & modern top 40 hits
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Friday Night Concerts in Rockbrook Village – TBA; Local musicians entertain
families every Friday night throughout the summer. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy
a delightful evening for the whole family.
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La Vista Concerts & Movies – June 12th, July 10th, August 14th; 7 p.m. Held at
the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road.
o June 12 – Charm School Dropouts followed by “Big Hero 6″, 7 p.m.
o July 10 – Blue House followed by “Pitch Perfect”, 7 p.m.
o August 14 – The Grease Band followed by “Alexander and the Terrible,
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day “, 7 p.m.
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Vibes at Village Pointe Summer Concert Series – TBA
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Bellevue Music in the Parks – Thursdays, June 4th – July 9th, 7 p.m.,
Washington Park, 20th & Franklin St. Music in the Parks will be performed every
Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Concerts are approximately one hour long.
o June 4 -- Pop & Jazz
o June 11 -- Big Band
o June 18 -- Concert Band
o June 25 -- Standards
o July 2 -- Classical
o July 9 – Ragtime
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Bridge Beats Friday Night Music Series – Every other Friday, June 12th –
September 18th, 6 p.m., Bob Kerrey Bridge Plaza (Omaha’s side). BRIDGE
BEATS is a free Friday night music series presented by the City of Omaha Parks
& Recreation Department. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and
blankets for seating.
o June 12 - The Confidentials
o June 26 - Matt Cox Band and Belles & Whistles
o July 10 - Lee Bowes and Matt Whipkey
o July 24 - Prairie Gators Band and The Pink Flamingos
o August 7 - Maha Music Festival Local Band Showcase
o August 21 - EckoPhonic
o September 4 - Down to Here
o September 18 - Hector Anchondo Band and Clark & Company
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Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing – Thursdays, July 9th – August 13th,
7:30 p.m. Park opens for seating at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free Parking.
o July 9th Stooges Brass Band, a popular New Orleans-based brass band
o July 16th Plena Libre Puerto Rican style of traditional music, plena and
bomba, blending it with the Afro-Caribbean beats of merengue and
cumbia, and Afro-Cuban style of mambo.
o July 23rd The Side Guys a jazz-oriented group
o July 30th Jazz Orchestra traditional big band compositions
o August 6th Sonny Knight and the Lakers, a soulful band out of
Minneapolis
o August 13th Mia Borders, a New Orleans’ singer who infuses blues, soul
and funk into her music, will perform with her band
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Loessfest in Council Bluffs – May 23rd – 31st Concerts including Chicago,
Recaptured: A Tribute to Journey, Imagination Movers, Mini Maha, plus
fireworks, Disney Day, free outdoor movie, and Taste of Omaha|.
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Music and Movies in Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs – Concerts: Wednesdays,
June 3rd – September 2nd 6:30-8 p.m.
o June 4 Los Montunos Latin Jazz
o June 11 Soldiers of Soul Soul, Rhythm & Blues
o June 18 Tuffy Epstein Band Variety
o June 25 Spike Nelson Group Jazz Variety
o July 2 Gooch & the Guys Sinatra/Martin Big Band
o July 9 Toss Up Pop & Jazz
o July 16 E String Band Classic Rock
o July 23 Blues Agent Blues
o July 30 USAF Vortex Pop, Rock and Country
o August 6 Country Swingers Country Hits
o August 13 Camille Metoyer Moten Band Vocal Variety
o August 20 Mark Irvin Band Pop
o August 27 Susie Thorne & Friends Jazz Vocals
o September 3 Christy Rossiter & 112 N. Duck Blues
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Cox Music and Movies at Holland Center East Lawn – TBA
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End of Summer Concert Series at Midtown Crossing – Thursdays, August
20th – September 3rd, 7 p.m. Pre-concert entertainment by musicians and
performers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 6:30 pm. Bands TBA
Fireworks & Area Celebrations
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Florence Days – May 9th – 10th, Florence celebrates its heritage each year with
a parade and many other activities.
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Salute To Summer Festival in La Vista – May 21st – 24th, Parade, Carnival, Hot
Wheels Races, Community Cookout, Fireworks, Free Concert, Family Pool Party
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Loessfest in Council Bluffs – May 23rd – 31st, An entire week of FREE events to
celebrate Council Bluffs, including Chicago in concert, fireworks, picnic in the
park, movie in the park, Disney Day, + more!
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Papillion Days – June 17th – 21st, 2015; Parade, carnival, tractor pull, plus much
more!
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Ralston Independence Day Celebration – July 3rd – 4th; Independence Day
Activities, Street Dance, Annual Grand Parade, Fireworks
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Riverfest in Bellevue – July 17th – 18th; Music, Craft Vendors, Nebraska State
BBQ Championship. $1 to enter (Kid Zone not included in $1 Admission),
American Heroes Park, 15th Street and Mission Avenue
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Benson Days – TBA; An annual celebration for the community of Benson,
Nebraska!
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Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue – August 14th – 16th; Parade, pancake feed, pet
show, activities for children, entertainment, food, and fun in Washington Park.
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Millard Days – August 25th – 30th; Millard Days is a full week of activities,
including parade, carshow, carnival and Family day activities.
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Dundee Day – August 29th
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Omaha World-Herald Fireworks - July 3rd, TD Ameritrade Park, 1200 Mike
Fahey St. TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby at 7:30 p.m., followed by the
annual Omaha World-Herald fireworks show.
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Boys Town - July 4th, On the Boys Town campus (Rain date: Saturday),
Fireworks show at about 10 p.m.
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South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance - When: July 5th, Field Club of Omaha,
3615 Woolworth Ave., Fireworks show at dusk. Fireworks will be set off on the
golf course near the No. 10 hole.
Free Movies
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Starlight Movie Series at Sumtur Amphitheater – May 22nd – August 21st,
FREE Enjoy free family movies under the stars. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with
movies starting at dusk.
o May 22nd – Muppets Most Wanted
o June 12th – Big Hero 6
o June 19th – 101 Dalmatians (1961 Animated)
o June 26th – Paddington
o July 24th – The Jungle Book (1967 Animated)
o August 14th – Strange Magic
o August 21st – Cinderella (Disney 2015)
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Family Movie Night at Salvation Army Kroc Center – 5:30 p.m. (Doors open
and activities); 6 p.m. – Movie, FREE
o Friday, May 15 – Tangled
o Friday, June 19 – Big Hero 6 (PG)
o Friday, July 10 – Muppets Most Wanted (PG)
o Friday, Aug 28 – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad
Day (PG)
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Movies at Omaha Public Libraries – All Summer, FREE Type in Keyword
“Movie” and click on search to find movies offered this summer!
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Movie Nights at Camp Fontenelle – Fridays, May 22nd – August 28th (every 2
weeks), Free Will Donation; Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, bug spray, and
campfire fare and enjoy an outdoor movie. NEW! Zip lines will be open for 2
hours prior to the start time of each movie. Minors must have waiver filled out by
adult guardian. Cost: $10/person for two 350 ft. rides. No movies will be shown if
the weather is rainy. Due to copyright issues, titles may not be shared publicly, but
can be received by emailing [email protected] . Date and Approximate Start
Time:
o May 22 – 9:10 p.m.
o June 5 – 9:25 p.m.
o June 19 – 9:25 p.m.
o July 3 – 9:25 p.m.
o July 17 – 9:15 p.m.
o July 31 – 8:55 p.m.
o August 14 – 8:35 p.m.
o August 28 – 8:10 p.m.
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LoessFest at River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs – May 23rd – 31st, FREE
Loessfest 2015 includes concerts, fireworks, Disney Day, movies, and more!
The amazing line up of events for Loessfest are all free and open to the public.
o Wednesday, May 27: Movie in the Park: Jaws
o Friday, May 29, 5 p.m.: Disney Day Featuring Imagination Movers and Big
Hero 6
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Monday Night at the Movies at Midtown Crossing – Mondays, June 1st – July
27th, FREE Monday nights at sunset in Turner Park. Free Parking.
o June 1: Big Hero 6 (PG)
o June 8: Hunger Games Catching Fire (PG-13)
o June 15: Field of Dreams (PG)
o June 22: Despicable Me 2 (PG)
o June 29: Talladega Nights (PG-13)
o July 6: The Help (PG-13)
o July 13: Sixteen Candles (PG)
o July 20: Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13)
o July 27: Hunger Games Mockingjay (PG-13)
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La Vista Concerts & Movies – June 12th, July 10th, August 14th; 7 p.m., FREE
Held at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Road.
o June 12: Charm School Dropouts followed by “Big Hero 6″, 7 p.m.
o July 10: Blue House followed by “Pitch Perfect”, 7 p.m.
o August 14: The Grease Band followed by “Alexander and the Terrible,
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day “, 7 p.m.
Regal Summer Movie Express – June 2 – July 29 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays at
10 a.m.), $1 Regal Omaha Stadium 16 (7440 Crown Point Ave.). It is always a
good idea to verify with the theater before visiting. Movie titles subject to change.
o Tue June 2: Nut Job
o Wed June 3: Annie
o Tue June 9: Earth to Echo
o Wed June 10: Boxtrolls
o Tue June 16: Paddington
o Wed June 17: Turbo
o Tue June 23: Rio 2
o Wed June 24: How To Train Your Dragon 2
o Tue June 30: Mr. Peabody
o Wed July 1: Book of Life
o Tue July 7: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
o Wed July 8 Penguins of Madagascar
o Tue July 14: Madagascar 3
o Wed July 15: Dolphin Tale 2
o Tue July 21: Muppets, Most Wanted
o Wed July 22: Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
o Tue July 28: The Lego Movie
o Wed July 29: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
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Movies in Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs – Fridays, June 5th – July 31st,
Dusk (around dusk), FREE Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. Rainouts are
scheduled for the following Saturday evening
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Kid’s Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theaters – June 14rh –
August 12th (Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.), $3 In Omaha, this
includes Village Pointe and Twin Creek in Bellevue. For Free tickets, visit a
participating agent with American Family Insurance, and you can receive two
FREE tickets to your choice of this year’s titles:
o June 14-15, 17 – Penguins of Madagascar
o June 21-22, 24 – Paddington
o June 28-29, July 1 – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
o July 5-6, 8– How to Train Your Dragon 2
o July 12-13, 15 – Curious George
o July 19-20, 22 – Spongebob Movie
o July 26-27, 29 – Horton Hears a Who
o August 2-3, 5– Too Exciting to Announce!
o August 9-10, 12 – Too Exciting to Announce!
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Free Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema – TBA
Free Activities for Kids
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day – June 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Aksarben Village The
National Safety Council, Nebraska & YMCA of Greater Omaha Present: Healthy
Kids Day! A day full of fun outdoor activities for the whole family including Bike
Rodeo, free helmet giveaway & fitting as well as bike maintenance. Guest
celebrities including Eric Crouch, Miss Teen Iowa, and Miss Teen South Dakota.
Admission is FREE!
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Barnes and Noble Preschool Storytimes - Enjoy preschool storytime at Barnes
and Noble stores nationwide. Times and dates may vary. Please verify with your
local store before visiting. In Omaha, storytime is every Tuesday and Thursday at
11 a.m. at the Oakview store, and every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Crossroads
Store (it is a good idea to verify before visiting).
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Hands-On-Habitat at Fontenelle Forest - 3rd Friday of each month August –
May, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Beginning in August – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.), Registration
required. ParentSavvy and Fontenelle Forest are providing these fun, educational,
hands-on classes for pre-school age children and parents. Held the 3rd Friday of
each month, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Beginning in August – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) at
Fontenelle Forest. FREE 3 times a year with promo code “ParentSavvy”.
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Home Depot Free Kid’s Workshops - Once each month on Saturdays, 9 a.m. –
12 p.m. Designed for children ages 5-12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself
skills and tool safety. All participants will get to keep their craft, and receive a Kids
Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.
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Joslyn Art Museum - FREE general admission everyday at this beautiful building
with amazing permanent and travelling exhibits. They have programs especially
for kids, and special events throughout the year. Additional charge for some
special exhibitions. When you’re at the Museum, visit the new ART WORKS
interactive space! Also enjoy FREE KickstART Saturday, offered six times a year
that will entertain and engage families with hands-on activities, performances, and
demonstrations that complement Joslyn’s exhibitions. (Closed Mondays.)
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Kids Bowl Free- During Summer months, Registration required; Register your
children and they will receive two free games every day all summer! Shoe rental
extra (some centers sell a season shoe rental pass.) Parents can purchase a
family pass, if they wish, so they can bowl with their kids. What a great way to be
active and have fun with your kids all summer and build memories together!
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Free crafts at Lakeshore Learning Stores - Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Every
Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 3 and up.
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Kids Skate Free - Registration required. Provides kids with opportunities for
FREE skating at specific locations throughout the US. Each location has their own
age and time specifications. In Omaha, SkateDaze is a participating location.
Skate rental extra.
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Libraries - There are many public libraries in Omaha and the surrounding
communities which host wonderful storytimes, fun programs for children and
teens, classes for adults, and special events throughout the year!
o Omaha Public Libraries – Check out their event calendar under Events
and Programs: Calendar, for all of the latest details.
o Bellevue Public Library
o Gretna Public Library
o La Vista Public Library
o Sump Memorial Library in Papillion
o Baright Public Library in Ralston
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Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinics - Held on select Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Registration required. Bring the kids to any Lowe’s store to build fun projects. This
is recommended for children in grades 1st-5th. Register early because they tend
to fill up quickly!
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Mangelsen’s Kids Craft Time - Saturdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop in anytime. Visit
Mangelsen’s for theme each week.
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Michaels Free Family Craft Time and Kids Club – Drop in and take home a
completed project. $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative craft fun, supplies
included. Ages 3 and up. Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon. Free Family Craft Times are
also offered seasonally.
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Oak View Mall Kids Club - Last Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00
a.m. Join the Joslyn Art Museum and Oak View Mall for FREE, creative, and funfilled activities at the Oak View Mall Kid’s Club, held on the last Tuesday of every
month from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on the Lower Level near JCPenney.
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Omaha Community Centers - Open gym time with your little ones for as little as
$1/adult, and special events throughout the year. Classes for all ages also offered.
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Pottery Barn Kids Storytimes - Tuesdays from 11 – 11:30 a.m. Special events
are also held throughout year. Time and date may vary by store. Please call your
local store to confirm.
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Scheels Kids Klub - Second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Kids Klub is a
great way to discover fun activities and crafts. Held on the second Monday of each
month at 6 p.m. For ages 4-12. Parents are encouraged to stay with their children
during event. Sign up at Customer Service is encouraged but not required.
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Shadow Lake Towne Center Tots on the Towne - Second Thursday of each
month at 10:30 a.m. Tots on the Towne is hosted at a different location inside
Shadow Lake Towne Center. Event activities vary from month-to-month. Some
require RSVP.
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Westroads Kids Club - First Wednesday of every month, from 10 – 11 a.m. Held
in the Upper Level near the Children’s Play Area. Membership is FREE and all
children receive a special gift during their birthday month while supplies last. For
children ages 2-12. Summer Reading Programs
Free Spraygrounds and Hydrant Parties
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Spraygrounds: The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation has many
spraygrounds in the city. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting),
Saturday, May 30th through Labor Day: •Benson Park, 7002 Military Ave. –
Opening Summer 2015!
o Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, 705 Riverfront Dr.
o Fontenelle Park Sprayground, 4405 Fontenelle Boulevard
o Kountze Sprayground, 1920 Pinkney
o Morton Park Sprayground, 5724 S. 41st St.
o Orchard Park Sprayground, 6502 Hartman Ave.
o Seymour Smith ALLPLAY Park, 6802 Harrison St.
o Upland Sprayground, 3104 Jefferson Street
o Westwood Heights Sprayground, 12334 Seldin Drive
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Papillion Splash Pad at Schwer Park – 800 West Centennial Road, Papillion.
Hours are 12-7 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Proposed Eagle
Ridge Park, Papillion (near Cornhusker Road and 66th Street)
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Shadow Lake Towne Center Sprayground – Open to the public daily from 11
a.m. – 6 p.m., weather permitting. Kick Off Event on Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m.
and open through Labor Day Weekend, but will be not be available during special
events.
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Stinson Park at Aksarben Village – fun little water fountains provide big
entertainment
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Sandy’s Splish-Splash Garden at the Omaha Children’s Museum – typically
open Memorial Day through Labor Day
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Elk Creek Park – approx. N 163rd St. & Butler Ave. {Go North of Maple on
168th Street. Right on Ames Ave. Left on N 163rd St. Follow it around the park
until you see the Sprayground.}
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Cimarron Woods neighborhood off 108th and Harrison
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City of Omaha’s Hydrant Party Schedule: June 15th – August 7th; Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1 – 5 p.m. at various locations
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Council Bluffs Hydrant Parties: June 9th – August 6th; Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at various locations
Farmers Markets
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Bellevue Farmers Market / Flea Market - Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. May 9th –
October 3rd; Washington Park on Franklin Street at West 20th Avenue, Bellevue
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Benson Farmers Market - Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 2nd – August 26th;
Omaha Home for Boys, 4343 N. 52nd Street (at Ames Ave)
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Charles Drew Health Center Market - Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. July 22nd
— August 26th; 2915 Grant Street
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Florence Mill Farmers Market – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., June 7th –
September 27th; 9102 N 30th Street (I-680, exit 13). First Sundays of the month
will host pony rides and giant bubbles in the field, plus Miss Joan’s craft table in
the mill’s drive shed.
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Main Street Farmers Market Council Bluffs - Thursdays, 5 – 8 p.m. May 7th –
October 1st; Historic 100 Block of West Broadway (between First and Second
Streets), Council Bluffs
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Omaha Farmers Market in Aksarben Village – Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May
3rd – October 18th; 67th and Center
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Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market – Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. May 2nd – October 17th; 11th & Jackson Streets
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Village Pointe Farmers Market - Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 2nd – October
3rd; 168th & Dodge
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Papillion Farmers Market – Wednesdays, 5 – 8 p.m., June 3rd – September 9th
(No Market on Wednesday, June 17th due to Papillion Days.); City Park on the
corner of Washington (84th) Street and Lincoln Road.