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. 

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

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 12 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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Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall Oct 05
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Dr. Jane Goodall braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives: chimpanzees. In this hands-on, transportive multimedia exhibition celebrating her extraordinary life and work, visitors will explore Dr. Goodall’s early years…

Experience the Cosmos Oct 05
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Kiewit Luminarium is honored to host an exciting collaboration developed by Alliance for Inclusive Design and Experiences (AIDE). Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope is a remarkable multi-sensory exhibition produced using NASA images from the James Webb Space…

Family Skating Oct 05

Bring your family or friends to Moylan Tranquility Ice Plex for open skate hours. Have some fun and get some exercise. Saturday nights are party time when the house lights go down, and the party lights go on.

Haunted TreeRush Oct 05

Experience Halloween at TreeRush! Explore eight thrilling aerial trails, 110+ challenges, and 18 ziplines. Easy trails at 10-12 feet, scaling to the most challenging at 55 feet. Suitable for ages 7 to adult, beginners to experts. Head to the trees for a heart-pumping Halloween…

Ice Age Adventure Oct 05

Experience the coolest adventure in town, Ice Age Adventure, coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals, from the Ice Age come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. Visitors can learn how Ice Age animals compare to modern-day…

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