Omaha, NE family events this month

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Omaha Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

3pmWinter Wildlife Survival · Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library, Elkhorn 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 2 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Benson Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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10amLearn to Play: Canasta with Elaine · Charles B. Washington Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amRead to a Dog · Florence Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30amMusic & Movement · At 3 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Benson Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Willa Cather Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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10:30amSpark Studio · Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30amStorytime · At 2 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Saddlebrook Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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1pmNight Sky Adventure with Gifford Farm · Saddlebrook Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmIntro to Machine Sewing for Kids · Central Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

May 30 – Jan 17

Super Sports² at Omaha Children's Museum

Omaha Children's Museum — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Central & East Omaha

Hands-on special exhibit where kids discover how math powers every play, pass, jump and score.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission
Indoors

Details at Omaha Children's Museum ↗

Sep 26 – Jan 18

Sean Kenney's Brick Masters Studio at Kiewit Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarium — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Omaha

Immersive, interactive LEGO-brick exhibition by artist Sean Kenney.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Kiewit Luminarium ↗

Nov 20 – Nov 28 · 6pm–9:30pm

Zoolightful at Henry Doorly Zoo

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Omaha

Holiday lights at the zoo on Nov 20–22 and 27–28.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From Omaha Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Millard Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Benson Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyMusic & Movement · At 4 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Saddlebrook Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Benson Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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10:30amStories in Motion: Music and Movement Around the World · Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30amStorytime · At 5 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Central Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
South Omaha Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Saddlebrook Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyWinter Wildlife Survival · At 2 Omaha Public Library branches 6-10 · Free

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Central Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Florence Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm

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Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amBilingual Pet Plushie Adoption Day / Día de Adopción de Peluches · Willa Cather Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

11amSpark Studio · Central Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

1pmStorybook BINGO · W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2pmLearn to Play: Canasta with Elaine · Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Sat, Nov 28 · 5pm

Holiday Lights Festival Lighting Ceremony

Gene Leahy Mall — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Omaha

Free downtown lighting ceremony; displays nightly through Jan 1.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Holiday Lights Festival ↗

May 30 – Jan 17

Super Sports² at Omaha Children's Museum

Omaha Children's Museum — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Central & East Omaha

Hands-on special exhibit where kids discover how math powers every play, pass, jump and score.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission
Indoors

Details at Omaha Children's Museum ↗

Sep 26 – Jan 18

Sean Kenney's Brick Masters Studio at Kiewit Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarium — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Omaha

Immersive, interactive LEGO-brick exhibition by artist Sean Kenney.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Kiewit Luminarium ↗

Nov 20 – Nov 28 · 6pm–9:30pm

Zoolightful at Henry Doorly Zoo

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Omaha

Holiday lights at the zoo on Nov 20–22 and 27–28.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Omaha Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 2 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Benson Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30am
Central Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30amMusic & Movement · At 3 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Benson Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Willa Cather Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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10:30amSpark Studio · Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30amStorytime · At 2 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Saddlebrook Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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1pmKids Reading Club · Benson Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

1pmLearn to Play: Canasta with Elaine · Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library, Elkhorn 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

2pmPet Plushie Adoption Day · Central Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

May 30 – Jan 17

Super Sports² at Omaha Children's Museum

Omaha Children's Museum — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Central & East Omaha

Hands-on special exhibit where kids discover how math powers every play, pass, jump and score.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission
Indoors

Details at Omaha Children's Museum ↗

Sep 26 – Jan 18

Sean Kenney's Brick Masters Studio at Kiewit Luminarium

Kiewit Luminarium — Omaha · Douglas Co. · Omaha

Immersive, interactive LEGO-brick exhibition by artist Sean Kenney.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Kiewit Luminarium ↗

Library storytimes & programs (10, free)

From Omaha Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Millard Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
Benson Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am
Central Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyMusic & Movement · At 4 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Saddlebrook Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Benson Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

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10:30amMeet a Musician Storytime · South Omaha Library, Omaha 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30amStorytime · At 4 Omaha Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Central Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Saddlebrook Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

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Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amHora de cuentos Bilingüe: Pijamada de peluches / Bilingual Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime · Willa Cather Branch Library, Omaha 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime with The Rose Theater · W. Clarke Swanson Branch Library, Omaha 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSpark Studio: Makey Makey Music · Central Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

1pmElephant and Piggie Escape Room · Saddlebrook Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · Free

2:30pmBookends & Brushes · Milton R. Abrahams Branch Library, Omaha 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

11amKETV Family Festival: Holiday Lights · Downtown Branch Library, Omaha 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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68 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Omaha, NE this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026