1. Grab a Slice
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
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. Splash Around
3While 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. Go Tubing
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. See the Trains
Check out the model railroad garden at Lauritzen Gardens. A favorite among lil’ engineers with G-scale model trains travel twiggy trestles.
6. Visit Locomotives
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. Attend a Show
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. See the Stamp Ball
Visit the world’s largest ball of stamps at Boys Town and pick out stamps to take home from the “penny bin.”
10. Make Your Own Frozen Treat
Design your own ice cream tour at one of Omaha's popular artisan ice cream shops, including Coneflower Creamery, eCreamery and Ted & Wally's.
- Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park
- Recurring daily
Travel back millions of years with Dinosaurs Unearthed, where lifelike dinosaurs roar and move as you explore a prehistoric world. Dig for fossils, discover ancient creatures and spark curiosity with an interactive adventure that's fun for explorers of every age.
Wander through acres of sunflowers featuring more than 20 specialty varieties at Nelson Produce Farm’s Sunflower Festival. Pick your own blooms, pose for colorful photos, meet farm animals, explore family attractions and cool off with tractor-turned ice cream.
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Omaha’s first real estate agent, Byron Reed, assembled one of the nation’s most important collections of coinage and manuscripts. Reed also sought a signature from each signer, and today, the Byron Reed Collection includes documents related to 49 of the 56 signers. The Durham…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nebraskaland Magazine has shared the outdoors with readers through mesmerizing photography and authentic storytelling. In recognition of a century in print, The Durham is proud to partner with Nebraskaland Magazine for an exhibition featuring one-of-a-kind photography, magazine…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
The Durham Museum's $5 After 5PM is back, giving guests an opportunity to visit the museum after 5PM on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer for a great deal. Explore our summer exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume , and more!