Come From Away at Omaha Community Playhouse
The remarkable touring musical about the small Newfoundland community that welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers on 9/11.
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For familiesThings to do in Omaha, NE with kids
Family activities in Omaha, NE right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
8 hand-picked things to do in Omaha, NE right now · 3 with confirmed dates
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How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
✨ This Weekend in Omaha, NE
Standup, touring theater, and major concerts across town
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert
Experience the 1986 fantasy classic projected on a giant screen while a live band performs David Bowie's iconic score note-for-note.
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Switchfoot: Forever Now Tour
Alternative rock mainstays performing a career-spanning set inside Omaha's premier modern industrial concert hall.
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🌙 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
🍁 New & Notable
Fresh experiences and seasonal happenings this month
Autumn Foliage & Garden Walk
Witness the seasonal shift as thousands of trees and late-blooming chrysanthemums transform the 100-acre botanical center into a vibrant fall palette.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Mini road trips within a short drive of the city
Haymarket Historic District & Capitol Visit
Head an hour west to Lincoln for a day of exploring the restored brick warehouses of the Haymarket, browsing local indie shops, and touring the historic State Capitol.
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Apple Orchards & Historic Arbor Lodge
Drive an hour south along the Missouri River to the birthplace of Arbor Day. Spend the afternoon picking crisp autumn apples and touring the stately 52-room mansion estate.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
New neighborhood spots and standout local flavors
The Block
An approachable neighborhood eatery turning out exceptional scratch-made comfort food, craft cocktails, and rotating seasonal plates.
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Le Bouillon
French-inspired brasserie tucked into a historic brick building in the Old Market, serving seasonal Midwestern ingredients with classic French technique.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Omaha, NE with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Come From Away at Omaha Community Playhouse, Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert, and Switchfoot: Forever Now Tour. WonderKit refreshes this Omaha, NE guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Omaha, NE?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Omaha, NE, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Omaha, NE this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Omaha, NE" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Omaha, NE. Updated daily.
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