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Things to do with kids in Omaha

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Omaha — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Omaha. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

    4.8 (35,380)3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Omaha.

  2. 02

    Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

    4.8 (5,098)705 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

    A well-rated bridge in Omaha.

  3. 03

    Lauritzen Gardens

    4.8 (5,714)100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Omaha.

  4. 04

    Joslyn Art Museum

    4.7 (2,971)2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Omaha.

  5. 05

    Kiewit Luminarium

    4.7 (1,426)345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

    A well-rated museum in Omaha.

  6. 06

    Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront

    4.7 (2,879)1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

    A well-rated park in Omaha.

  7. 07

    Omaha Children's Museum

    4.7 (4,018)500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

    A well-rated museum in Omaha.

  8. 08

    Joslyn Castle & Gardens

    4.6 (1,032)3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA

    A well-rated museum in Omaha.

  9. 09

    The Durham Museum

    4.7 (3,823)801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108, USA

    A well-rated museum in Omaha.

  10. 10

    Fontenelle Forest

    4.8 (1,478)1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005, USA

    A well-rated nature preserve in Omaha.

  11. 11

    Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides

    4.3 (2,326)7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117, USA

    A well-rated water park in Omaha.

  12. 12

    Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

    4.6 (2,826)800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102, USA

    A well-rated park in Omaha.

  13. 13

    American Heroes Park

    4.7 (328)41°08'23."N 95°53'."W, County Hwy H10, Bellevue, NE 68005, USA

    A well-rated park in Omaha.

  14. 14

    Seymour Smith Park

    4.5 (1,267)6802 Harrison St, Omaha, NE 68127, USA

    A well-rated park in Omaha.

  15. 15

    Memorial Park

    4.8 (1,282)6005 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132, USA

    A well-rated park in Omaha.

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How were these things to do with kids in Omaha chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Omaha, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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