Kids
Sun, Sep 27
"Just Ask!" at The Rose Theater
The Rose Theater
Weekday daytime and weekend performances; see box office for showtimes
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Kids Events in Omaha
The best kids events and family activities in Omaha, Nebraska. From toddlers to teens — find something fun for the whole family.
Kids
Wed, Sep 30
Strategic Air & Space Museum — Family Aviation Adventure
Strategic Air & Space Museum
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — see site to confirm
Tickets required
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Wed, Sep 30
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Open daily — see the official site for current hours
Tickets required
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Wed, Sep 30
Kiewit Luminarium - Hands-On Science on the RiverFront
Kiewit Luminarium
Open daily; typically 10 AM - 5 PM (Wed until 7 PM) - ongoing
Kids
Sat, Oct 10
Choo-Choo Chicanery — Popcorn Productions at Mahoney State Park
Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Weekend performances; see schedule for showtimes
$10 (park entry permit required)
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Sat, Oct 10
If These Bricks Could Talk — Downtown History Walking Tour
The Durham Museum
Saturdays 9:00 AM on select dates (see description)
$20 members / $26 non-members
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Sat, Oct 10
Fall 2026 Craft Fair — Lied Activity Center
BPS Lied Activity Center
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$5 admission
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Fri, Oct 16
Bunnicula at The Rose Theater
The Rose Theater
Oct 16 - Nov 1; Fri 6:30 PM, Sat 11 AM & 2 PM, Sun 2 PM
$18
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Sun, Oct 18
Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors — The Durham Museum
The Durham Museum
Regular museum hours
Included with admission — Adults $17, Children $10, members free
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Tue, Oct 20
The Great HALL-oween Haunt — The Durham Museum
The Durham Museum
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free for members; regular admission for non-members
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Fri, Oct 30
Halloween Trick or Treat Day — Omaha Children's Museum
Omaha Children's Museum
Museum hours
Included with admission — $17 adults/children, $16 seniors, members free
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Sat, Oct 31
Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens
See website for details
Included with garden admission
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Thu, Nov 5
Autumn Festival: An Arts and Crafts Affair
Liberty First Credit Union Arena
Thu-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Adults $10, seniors $9, children under 10 free
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Fri, Nov 20
A Christmas Carol — Omaha Community Playhouse
Omaha Community Playhouse
Performances Nov. 20 - Dec. 20, 2026; see website for showtimes
Ticketed; prices vary
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Fri, Nov 27
Santa's Arrival — Family Fun Weekend at Omaha Children's Museum
Omaha Children's Museum
Nov 27–29, during museum hours (Tue–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm)
$17 adults & children / $16 seniors / free for members & under 24 months
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Fri, Dec 4
The Nutcracker — American Midwest Ballet at the Orpheum
Orpheum Theater
Dec 4-6; Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 2 & 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM
Ticketed; prices vary
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Fri, Dec 4
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Rose Theater
The Rose Theater
Dec 4-20; Fri 6:30 PM, Sat 10 AM & 2 PM, Sun 2 PM
$20-$25
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Fri, Dec 4
A Charlie Brown Christmas — Omaha Community Playhouse
Omaha Community Playhouse
Performances Dec. 4 - Dec. 20, 2026; see website for showtimes
Ticketed; prices vary
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Sun, Jan 10
In Search of the Signers - The Durham Museum
The Durham Museum
During museum hours; exhibit runs Aug 1, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Kids
Sun, Jan 17
Super Sports² at Omaha Children's Museum
Omaha Children's Museum
During regular museum hours
Included with admission
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