# Weekend getaways from Omaha with kids

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> The best trip within about five hours of Omaha for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on.

Last checked: 2026-10-18.

## Weekend of Oct 23–25: Kansas City (about 3 hr)

Boo at the Zoo both days from 9:30 to 5, included with admission, then GloWild's giant lanterns after dark if anyone's still awake.

- **Boo at the Zoo**, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Included with zoo admission. Not-so-scary trick-or-treating. Treat bags are handed out at the entrance for kids 12 and under. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/events
- **GloWild**, Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, 6–10 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. See the zoo's ticket page. Giant lanterns along a one-way path. Plan on about an hour. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild
- **Monster Bash**, Sat Oct 24, 6–8 p.m., Wonderscope Children's Museum. $50 family pass (up to 6 guests, ages 2+) or $15 per person; not included with admission or membership. An after-hours costume party for kids 10 and under, with a Naturescape maze, a costume contest, a finale parade and trick-or-treating on the way out. Official page: https://wonderscope.org/monster-bash/

## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1: Kansas City (about 3 hr)

Penguin March at the zoo on Saturday and Sunday, plus GloWild's lanterns in the evening.

- **GloWild**, Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31, Sun Nov 1, 6–10 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. See the zoo's ticket page. Giant lanterns along a one-way path. Plan on about an hour. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild
- **Penguin March**, Sat Oct 31, Sun Nov 1, See the zoo's schedule, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Included with zoo admission. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/events

## Weekend of Nov 6–8: Kansas City (about 3 hr)

The Crown Center Ice Terrace opens Friday with a free skate, and GloWild's lanterns are lit Friday to Sunday evenings.

- **GloWild**, Fri Nov 6, Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, 6–10 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. See the zoo's ticket page. Giant lanterns along a one-way path. Plan on about an hour. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild
- **Crown Center Ice Terrace opening day**, Fri Nov 6, See Crown Center, Crown Center Square. Free skate on opening day. The rink's season runs through March 14. Official page: https://www.crowncenter.com/events

## Weekend of Nov 13–15: Kansas City (about 3 hr)

GloWild lanterns, Wednesday to Sunday evenings.

- **GloWild**, Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, 6–10 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. See the zoo's ticket page. Giant lanterns along a one-way path. Plan on about an hour. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild
- **The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!**, Fri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, See Crown Center, Crown Center. See Crown Center for tickets. A holiday show built on Mo Willems' Pigeon books. Official page: https://www.crowncenter.com/events

## Weekend of Nov 20–22: Kansas City (about 3 hr)

GloWild at the zoo, the Pigeon's holiday show at Crown Center and the Ice Terrace next door. Do one before nap and one after.

- **GloWild**, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, 6–10 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. See the zoo's ticket page. Giant lanterns along a one-way path. Plan on about an hour. Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild
- **The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!**, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, See Crown Center, Crown Center. See Crown Center for tickets. A holiday show built on Mo Willems' Pigeon books. Official page: https://www.crowncenter.com/events

## Weekend of Nov 27–29: Des Moines (about 2 hr 15 min)

Disney On Ice is at Casey's Center over the holiday weekend.

- **Disney On Ice**, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, See the tour page for show times, Casey's Center. See the tour page. In Des Moines Nov. 26–29. Official page: https://www.disneyonice.com/en-us/tickets/

Also within reach: Kansas City (about 3 hr): The Crown Center tree lighting and Santa's arrival on Friday, plus GloWild.

## FAQ

**Where can we go for a weekend from Omaha with little kids?**
Over the next 6 weekends our picks from Omaha are Kansas City, Des Moines. Each one is chosen for what's on that weekend, with the dates, times and prices checked on the official pages.

**Which cities are within an easy drive of Omaha?**
Des Moines (about 2 hr 15 min), Kansas City (about 3 hr). Times are normal driving times without traffic.

**Why is the same city picked more than once?**
Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.

**Are the times and prices current?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.