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.

Amazing Pizza Machine

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.

Bobbing

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. 

Children Playing in Splash Area at Base of Bob the Bridge

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!

Omaha Tubing

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. 

Lauritzen Train

5.   Check out the model railroad garden at Lauritzen Gardens. A favorite among lil’ engineers with G-scale model trains travel twiggy trestles. 

Kenefick Park

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. 

The Rose Theater

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. 

Heartland Bike Share

8.   Rent Heartland Bike Share eBikes (click here for an exclusive discount) and enjoy a ride on Bob or through an Omaha city park. (For ages 16 and up.)

Boys Town Ball of Stamps

9.   Visit the world’s largest ball of stamps at Boys Town and pick out stamps to take home from the “penny bin.” 

Ted & Wally's

10.   Design your own ice cream tour at one of Omaha's popular artisan ice cream shops, including Coneflower CreameryeCreamery and Ted & Wally's.

Family Friendly Events in Omaha

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Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman Apr 02
  • 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.

Exhibition: Antarctic Dinosaurs Apr 02
  • 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…

Glam Room Apr 02
  • Recurring monthly on the 1st Wednesday

Find your glamorous LGBTQ+ expression on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Learn basic sewing, costume design, styling, hair and makeup. Bring your own project, or start one with limited supplies on hand. Photo: Michelle Leman

Grow: Emergence + Exploration Apr 02

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.

Mission: Astronaut Exhibit Apr 02

Embark on an exhilarating journey through astronaut training and tackle STEM challenges that simulate real space missions. Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where visitors learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits…

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