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. 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.
Family Friendly Events in Omaha
View Events Calendar- Durham Museum
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Durham Museum is honored to host an exhibition developed by Tactile Images. Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures.
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The only exhibition of its kind to showcase holotypes of dinosaur fossils, Antarctic Dinosaurs immerses visitors in the thrilling hunt for never-before-seen fossils and sheds light on our planet’s ever-changing climate. Come face-to-face with large-scale replicas of dinosaurs and…
- Old Market
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Thursday
Explore a curated selection of galleries, each offering a unique glimpse into the imagination of local and regional artists. From contemporary masterpieces to avant-garde installations, there's something to captivate every art lover's soul. Indulge your senses as you wander from…
- Old Market
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Thursday
Visit participating galleries in the Old Market on the first Thursday of every month to witness the vibrant art scene, meet artists, and purchase a piece to bring home. Participating venues include Artists' Cooperative Gallery, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, KANEKO…
- Kiewit Luminarium
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Celebrate spring with hands-on exhibits and programs that explore how growth happens -- in nature, in communities, and in ourselves. Discover the hidden beauty of change, decomposition and the microscopic life all around us.