Places I Took My Kid in Omaha This Past Week
August 14, 2026
Pipal Inclusive Park
Cost: FREE
Address: 7802 Hascall St.
Omaha, NE 68124
Great playground located right off 78th and Center. Inclusive and I love how it feels like a complete obstacle course. So if you have kids who love obstacle courses, this is definitely a park to check out. There is a separate playground for toddlers too. Not very shaded. Nice water feature that kids might enjoy walking in, though note that it’s not a splash pad!
Joslyn Castle Carriage House Cafe
Cost: Price varies on order
Address: 3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
Open on Mondays & Fridays during the summer from 10 am to 2 pm, it’s a small cafe directly inside this carriage house. I brought my 14 month old and we shared a scone, but otherwise didn’t expect there to be anything for him to do. We walked around the gardens for a bit. I think doing a Joslyn Castle tour would be cool with older kids!
Attended a Parade
Cost: FREE
Address: Locations Vary
Last weekend, we drove to Iowa for Sweet Corn Days Festival and attended the parade. My toddler was so fascinated by all the people and cars walking by, while his 5 & 7 year old cousins loved all the free candy and treats being thrown their way.
A couple of upcoming parades in Omaha:
Aug. 22 – Dundee Day Parade
Aug. 29 – Millard Days Parade
Kountze Park Playground & Splash Pad
Cost: Free
Address: 3505 Florence Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68110
One of Omaha’s newest playgrounds, located in North Omaha, has it all. Fun slides and climbing options, a separate toddler playground, and a sweet sports-themed splash pad. My crawler loved it, especially the “drums.” There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, and tons of picnic tables spread throughout.
Charles B. Washington Branch – Omaha Public Library
Cost: Free
Address: 2868 Ames Ave.
Omaha, NE 68111
Located right off 30th and Ames, this library is great for kids. When we went, it wasn’t all that busy. I appreciated how this library’s children’s section is a whole separate room. It’s easier to let my son roam around, while keeping him more confined to one space. This library offers a fun kids section – including a play kitchen area, dinosaurs, a busy wooden box, an imagination felt station, and more!
HyVee Kid’s Club
Cost: Free
Address: Various locations
If you’re already planning on shopping at HyVee (or like to take advantage of some of HyVee’s weekly sales), you definitely need to sign your kid up for HyVee Kids Club. This program allows your kid to get free treats all throughout HyVee’s departments. Such as a piece of fruit, a cookie, a slice of cheese, a balloon, a sticker, and more! My son really loved the cheese and balloon!
Omaha Central Library
Cost: FREE
Address: 7205 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68114
If you haven’t been to the newest library in Omaha, it’s worth checking out simply for the experience. This huge building has something for everyone and their kids section is pretty impressive. Toys, books, coloring tables, a couple of play areas, and so much more! Definitely worth checking out on a day when the weather isn’t great!
Keep in mind that every child is different, so these are simply suggestions for places to explore with your own kid(s). I try to note whether a place seems better suited for toddlers or older kids.
As always, thank you for reading and for supporting local Omaha businesses as you explore all the kid-friendly spots the Omaha metro has to offer!