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.
- Durham Museum
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Durham is partnering with Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® User Group to create a fun and new interactive experience for builders of all ages. Featuring extraordinary models of Omaha Union Station, Carhenge, Nebraska State Capitol, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This exhibit offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America. The exhibition includes artifacts such as historic footage, images and firsthand accounts to convey not only the apprehension felt by African American travelers, but also…
Award-winning pianist, composer, bandleader and producer George Burton has established himself as a visionary and prolific force on the piano, a standout who consistently turns heads both on record and in the live music scene, across the jazz spectrum and beyond.
Explore important themes of our featured exhibit, The Negro Motorist Green Book, with this series featuring guest speakers and either a live musical performance or documentary screening. Featuring Eric Ewing, executive director of The Great Plains Black History Museum, and a…
- North Omaha Music
- Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday
Step into NOMA Underground and tap into a monthly rush of creativity. Bring your voice, instrument or fresh ideas to try new material and set the vibes. Writers, singers, rappers and more are welcome to shape the night together.