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. Be sure to say hi to Omar the Troll too!
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.
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.
- Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
- Recurring daily
Discover the wonders of space at the SAC Aerospace Museum’s Hubble Space Telescope exhibit. See breathtaking images, explore artifacts, and enjoy hands-on stations that reveal planets, stars, and galaxies. A family-friendly adventure included with membership.
- Midtown Crossing
- Recurring daily
Settle into the peace and tranquility of a winter’s night. Stroll in the glow of a cherished holiday tradition. It’s all right here at Midtown Crossing. Tens of thousands of white LED lights strung throughout Turner Park and along Farnam Street provide the perfect setting to…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes visitors on an exciting journey through the evolution of ice hockey, showcasing the remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the sport over time. From cutting-edge technologies to the physics of play, the…
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
In this exhibit, museum visitors will have a rare opportunity to view stunning gowns from the annual Ak-Sar-Ben coronation ball. This exhibit shines a spotlight on an important collection through dresses and objects spanning the 1910s to the 2010s. They also tell another…
Settle in for an intimate night of stories and verse as local writers share sharp, soulful work that warms like a November fire. You’ll hear fresh voices, trade inspiration with fellow readers and help support the community with shelf-stable donations.