# Free things to do with kids in Omaha this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Omaha this week: we found 18 free outings, including Spooktacular Storytime (Downtown Branch), Spooktacular Storytime (A.V. Sorensen Branch) and Halloween Safe Night at Papillion Landing, plus 12 library programs. Four free days and events are coming up, including two museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Joslyn Art Museum and The RiverFront.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 18 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at Kiewit Luminarium, Omaha. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Holiday Lights Festival (downtown lights)** at Downtown Omaha, Downtown Omaha, NE. When: Lights on nightly from Nov 28, 2026. Time: Nightly. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.holidaylightsfestival.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Holiday Lights Festival: lights turn on** at Downtown Omaha, Downtown Omaha. When: Sat Nov 28 and Sun Nov 29. Time: Nightly. Price: Free to see. The lights are on every night from Saturday, Nov. 28. Official page: https://www.holidaylightsfestival.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Museums for All at the Kiewit Luminarium** at Kiewit Luminarium, Riverfront. When: Any open day. Price: $1 per person for up to 2 adults and 6 children with a SNAP EBT or eWIC card. Issued on site only. Official page: https://kiewitluminarium.org/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Spooktacular Storytime (Downtown Branch)** at Downtown Branch, 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE 68102. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Halloween storytime: come in costume (or not) for festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts. Free, no registration. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a43eec56db61d280099083b (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Music & Movement (Millard Branch)** at Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE 68144. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Simple songs, dance, play and short stories for active toddlers and a grown-up; best for 15 months to 3 years. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/68d2fc054448c416641b38b0 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Music with Lori Lynn (Council Bluffs Public Library)** at Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 6:30pm–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A half hour of music with Lori Lynn from Overall Buddies in the Tree House, for kids 5 and under and their grown-up. Official page: https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/event/music-lori-lynn-31209 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Vision Screening Storytime (W. Clarke Swanson Branch)** at W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE 68114. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 6pm–6:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A storytime all about eyes, followed by free vision screening by Lions Clubs for ages 6 months to 6 years (parent permission needed). Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a456c73c52cdc3600ee30bb (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Music & Movement (Central Library)** at Central Library, 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Simple songs, dance, play and short stories for active toddlers and a grown-up; best for 15 months to 3 years. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4d35e94407827f8aa9f274 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Spooktacular Storytime (A.V. Sorensen Branch)** at A.V. Sorensen Branch, 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Halloween storytime: come in costume (or not) for festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts. Free, no registration. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4d23f84407827f8aa9ec8c (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storytime in the Treehouse (Council Bluffs)** at Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 9:45am–10:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, music and fun for kids 5 and under; the theme repeats all week, with more sessions Tuesday and Thursday. Official page: https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/event/storytime-treehouse-31119 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance (Council Bluffs)** at Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Thirty minutes of music, dance and a story with Miss Abbey from Motion Works Dance, for kids 5 and under with a grown-up. Official page: https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/event/creative-movement-motion-works-dance-32159 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Curiosity Crew: Pumpkin Pillars (Milton R. Abrahams Branch)** at Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE 68134. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 4:30pm–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. A hands-on STEM class for kids under 6: learn about gravity and weight, then build a tower strong enough to hold a small pumpkin. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa01347a774f12c3ffe20d6 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe (South Omaha Library)** at South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St., Omaha, NE 68107. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 6pm–6:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Bilingual storytime in English and Spanish with stories, music, games and movement. All kids welcome. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4527ac86636e3d0051ed38 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Curiosity Crew: Pumpkin Pillars (Central Library)** at Central Library, 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. A hands-on STEM class for kids under 6: learn about gravity and weight, then build a tower strong enough to hold a small pumpkin. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa012c44378382c2abf3c19 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Halloween Safe Night at Papillion Landing** at Papillion Landing Field House, 1022 W. Lincoln St., Papillion, NE 68046. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 6pm–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free family Halloween night with a costume contest, trick-or-treating, game booths and bounce houses, run by Papillion Recreation. Official page: https://www.papillion.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11544 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Spooktacular Storytime (Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch)** at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 2100 Reading Plz., Elkhorn, NE 68022. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Halloween storytime: come in costume (or not) for festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts. Free, no registration. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a4d2d484407827f8aa9ef39 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pet Plushie Adoption Day (Downtown Branch)** at Downtown Branch, 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE 68102. When: Fri Oct 23. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. Hear a read-aloud about pet adoption, then pick a plush animal to take home, make it a collar and a house, and fill out an adoption certificate. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a43ef0f86636e3d0051b3b1 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Spooktacular Storytime (Willa Cather Branch)** at Willa Cather Branch, 1905 S. 44th St., Omaha, NE 68105. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30am–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Halloween storytime: come in costume (or not) for festive stories, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and crafts. Free, no registration. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a457b20c52cdc3600ee32aa (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Saturday Storytime (Saddlebrook Branch)** at Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE 68116. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30am–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, creative movement and music tailored to the kids who come. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a45216fed35742f00ff9b8c (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Storytime (Benson Branch)** at Benson Branch, 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE 68104. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 9:30am–10am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. Simple books, rhymes, music and play for babies and a grown-up. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6908fa5e75911f28001ad25c (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Storybook Land: Scamper's Costume Party (Westroads Mall)** at Westroads Mall, 10000 California Street, Omaha, NE 68114. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 1pm–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Trick-or-treat with library mascot Scamper and costumed book characters like Pout-Pout Fish, Penelope Rex, Click Clack Duck and Curious George. Storytimes at 1:30 (bilingual) and 2:15pm, and each child gets a free book while supplies last. In the level 1 atrium outside Von Maur. Official page: https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/6a68ccdbc7e02e3d006c2d56 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Joslyn Art Museum**, Midtown. A free art museum with family art-making days. Official page: https://joslyn.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **The RiverFront**, Downtown. Gene Leahy Mall’s playgrounds, slides and splash areas by the river. Official page: https://theriverfrontomaha.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Heartwood Preserve**, West Omaha. A newer park with trails, open lawns and seasonal festivals. Official page: https://heartwoodomaha.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **Omaha Public Library**: Weekly at 11 locations; Monday–Saturday, mostly mornings, plus some evening sessions. Free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at branches around the city. Calendar: https://omahalibrary.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Omaha this weekend?
This week we found 18 free outings for ages 0–6, including Spooktacular Storytime (Downtown Branch), Spooktacular Storytime (A.V. Sorensen Branch), Halloween Safe Night at Papillion Landing and Spooktacular Storytime (Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/omaha/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Omaha?
Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Museums for All at the Kiewit Luminarium: Any open day ($1 per person for up to 2 adults and 6 children with a SNAP EBT or eWIC card). Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/omaha/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Omaha?
Holiday Lights Festival (downtown lights) is free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/omaha/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Omaha?
Joslyn Art Museum, The RiverFront and Heartwood Preserve don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in Omaha?
Yes. Omaha Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).