10 Things to Do in Omaha with Kids
Find the perfect getaway destination for family fun in Omaha!
Here are a few "out of the box" Omaha kids activities to entertain little (or big) ones for a fun-filled family weekend.
1. Unleash at Amazing Pizza Machine, where 60,000 square feet of indoor fun includes laser tag, Go Karts, bumper cars, mini-bowling, more than 170 arcade games, and more.
2. Go Bobbing on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Bobbing is taking a picture while standing in two states at once. Share photos with #ItHappensOnBob.
3. While visiting “Bob,” get froggy at the splash park located on the Omaha side. The circular plaza features water sprays shooting into the air – offering a great way to cool off and have fun.
4. Float down the Elkhorn River with Tubing & Adventures. Not just for adults, kids will enjoy cruising down the river taking in the sights and sounds.
5. Check out the model railroad garden at Lauritzen Gardens. A favorite among lil’ engineers with G-scale model trains travel twiggy trestles.
6. Walk up to Kenefick Park and visit the Centennial No. 6900 and Big Boy No. 4023 – two of the most powerful locomotives ever built.
7. Catch a kid-friendly show at the Rose Theater. This fully-restored 1927 vaudeville palace is now a beautiful children’s theater showcasing childhood favorites.
8. Rent Heartland B-cycles and go for a family ride through an Omaha city park (for ages 12 and up).
9. Visit the world’s largest ball of stamps at Boys Town and pick out stamps to take home from the “penny bin.”
10. Design your own ice cream tour at one of Omaha's popular artisan ice cream shops, including Coneflower Creamery, eCreamery and Ted & Wally's.
Family Friendly Events in Omaha
View Events Calendar- Durham Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Experience the magic of Sherri Geerdes' costume designs at The Durham Museum's "Play Clothes" exhibit, showcasing the local creator's 40-year legacy with The Rose Theater.
- Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
- Recurring daily
Experience the coolest adventure in town, Ice Age Adventure, coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals, from the Ice Age come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. Visitors can learn how Ice Age animals compare to modern-day…
- Omaha Children's Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters.
- Aksarben Village
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
Experience the Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village every Sunday. Shop for produce, herbs, meat, plants, baked goods, jams, jellies, coffee, cheeses, crafts and much more!
PresFest is back and better than ever! Join Joslyn Castle for a fun day filled with activities, food trucks, demonstrations, entertainment, and walking and bus tours of the neighborhood. Businesses, nonprofits, artists, neighborhood associations, and more that keep preservation…