Things to do in Omaha with Kids in January

Kick off the new year in Omaha with family fun! Whether you brave the cold on a winter hike or choose to stay warm indoors, there are plenty of things to do in Omaha this month.

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Through January 12 | Christmas at Union Station, The Durham Museum
Experience the magic of the holidays with this long-standing tradition featuring Omaha’s official Christmas tree, holiday concerts, and Santa himself.

Through Jan 5 | Winterland at Heartwood Preserve
Bundle up and bring your loved ones to experience the joy of gliding on ice in the heart of West Omaha.

Through Jan 26 | Glow, Kiewit Luminarium
Don’t miss this celebration of light, art, and science. 

Through Feb 14 | Season of Lights, Turner Park
Stroll in the glow of a cherished holiday tradition at Midtown Crossing. Experience the beauty of tens of thousands of white LED lights strung throughout Turner Park and along Farnam Street.

Things to do in Omaha in January

Jan 1 | First Day Hike, Schramm Park
10:30 am 

Jan 2 | Interactive Movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Downtown Library
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration required

Jan 4 | Forest Fun Day, Fontenelle Forest
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Kids are invited to spend the day playing games, hiking (weather permitting), making a campfire with s’mores, constructing crafts, and more. Registration required.

Jan 9 | Harlem Globetrotters, Baxter Arena
7 p.m. 

Jan 10 | Full Moon Hike, Fontenelle Forest
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Jan 11 | Family Fun Day, Midtown Crossing
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Warm up to activities and attractions at friendly retailers throughout the neighborhood, including story time and photos with princesses and other favorite characters; creativity stations and more. 

Jan 11 | Cold Days, Warm Hearts, Mahoney State Park
1 pm to 4 pm 

Jan 11 | New Year’s Hike, Hummel Park
10 am to 12 pm 

Jan 17 | Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan, CHI Health Center
7:30 pm 

Jan 17–Feb 2 | Secret Kindness Agents, The Rose Theater

Jan 18 | Forever Forest Exhibit, Omaha Children’s Museum
Visitors are invited to learn about forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees.

Jan 20–24 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. History Walk, Heartland of America Park
Learn about Dr Martin Luther King Jr. with a story walk near the 8th Street Plaza.

Jan 20 | Dr Martin Luther King Junior Celebration, The Venue at the Highlander

Jan 25 – April 26 | Abraham Lincoln, The Durham Museum
Don’t miss this innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures.

Jan 27–May 18 | Mission: Astronaut, Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, Ashland, NE
Check out this  hands-on experience and learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges.

Ongoing events 

First Saturday of the Month | Art-tastic Saturdays, Joslyn Museum
11 am to 2 pm
Enjoy gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages. 

First Wednesday of the month | Li’l Sprouts at Lauritzen Gardens 

Thursday nights | Night Light at Kiewit Luminarium
Grab a drink, mingle and play with more than 100 interactive exhibits during an adults-only evening of discovery and fun. Try hands-on activities in the Maker Space and learn with Luminators. Tickets may be purchased at the door, but reservations are encouraged. 

Benson First Friday
Experience Omaha’s creative hub where artists show off their work, galleries open their doors, live music rings and people mingle, play, dance, and create masterpieces with sidewalk chalk and paint.

Blackstone Second Saturday
Come out for live music and other special events on the second Saturday of every month. 

Send us an email if we missed anything, and we’ll add your event to the list.

We work hard to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information before heading to an event or activity, since it may change.