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.
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
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…
- Kiewit Luminarium
- 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…
- Moylan Tranquility Ice Plex
- Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
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.
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…
- Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
- Recurring daily
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…