Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Omaha Children's Museum
Exhibits where kids can play & learn. Playful exhibits & activities encouraging youth to learn about the world through imagination.
Pioneer Courage Park
Sculpture park with large pioneer statue. Urban park with a 40-ft. bronze & stainless steel sculpture dedicated to the pioneers.
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront
Pedestrian mall with lagoon & gardens. A 10-acre park for strolling, with paths, gardens, a playground, lagoon, waterfall & amphitheater.
The Durham Museum
History exhibits in a 1931 train station. Art deco train station from 1931 featuring displays on Omaha history as well as traveling exhibits.
Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront
Public space with fountains & boat rides. Urban oasis highlighting a man-made lake with boat rides, plus fountains with an evening light show.
Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront
Sprawling riverside space with exhibits. Large riverfront plaza featuring Lewis & Clark exhibits plus a trail & marina.
Kiewit Luminarium
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Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
Modern bridge connecting Nebraska & Iowa. Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.
Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Early 1900s castle & grounds, with tours. Scottish-inspired castle & gardens dating to 1903, with guided tours offered several times a month.
Lauritzen Gardens
Seasonal botanical & flower displays. 100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome. Domed indoor habitats, including desert & rainforest ecosystems, plus open-air animal exhibits.
Desert Dome
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Stingray Beach
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Lied Jungle
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Fort Omaha
Historic site of a former military post. Landmark military facility featuring preserved 19th-century structures, including a house museum.
General Crook House Museum
Period pieces in a 19th century home. House museum, once owned by Civil War hero General Crook, offering insights into 19th century life.
Bayliss Park
Park & plaza with fountain displays. Park & plaza with a center fountain with light & water displays, plus a performance space & gardens.
Fontenelle Forest
Museum, raptor center & playground. Natural area's hub with a museum, raptor rehabilitation, kids’ classes & indoor playground.
Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides
Amusement park with games & water rides. Family-friendly destination featuring a roller coaster, water rides, mini-golf, an arcade & more.
Gifford Farm
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OPPD Arboretum
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Heron Haven Nature Center
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Boulder Creek Amusement Park
Mini-golf & other diversions. Seasonal spot boasting miniature golf on 2 courses, plus batting cages, rock climbing & a snack bar.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area
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Schramm Education Center & Schramm Park State Recreation Area
Education venue for local water life. Education center & aquarium showcasing regional natural habitats with fish, reptiles & amphibians.
Sidner Ice Arena
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Ruff House Family Entertainment Center
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Fremont Family YMCA
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Baker's
Supermarket with traditional groceries. Supermarket chain offering standard departments such as meat, dairy, bakery & deli.
30 Bowl
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Dugout Bar
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John C. Fremont City Park
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Louis E. May Museum
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