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From May 30 to June 1, Nebraska has family activities, farmers markets in Omaha and a Spanish-language karaoke night in Fremont. Families can also celebrate the Omaha Children’s Museum’s 50th anniversary with a two-day birthday party and new summer exhibits.
In Omaha, the weekend includes the Omaha Children’s Museum celebration, Saturday and Sunday farmers markets, local vendors, fresh food and food assistance options. Fremont closes out Saturday night with Sala de despecho, a karaoke event at Los Mezcales Ortiz.
Omaha Children’s Museum celebrates 50 years with family activities
The Omaha Children’s Museum will begin its 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, with a two-day birthday party during regular museum hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The celebration starts Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with birthday cake, candles and children’s characters. Birthday activities will continue throughout the weekend with live science shows, STEAM activities, coloring stations, a giant birthday card and appearances by popular children’s characters.
The museum will host live science shows featuring liquid nitrogen ice cream, along with hands-on STEAM activities such as making birthday cake slime. Birthday party favors will be available for families while supplies last.
Several characters are scheduled to appear, including Darth Vader, Ariel, Belle, Spiderman, Ghost Spider, Bluey, Perry the Platypus, Runza Rex and Stormy from the Storm Chasers. The museum announcement did not list individual appearance times for each character.
The anniversary weekend will also bring the opening of two new exhibits for summer: Ciao Bambini! and Super Sports Squared.
All birthday activities are included with general admission tickets or an Omaha Children’s Museum membership. Families can find more information at ocm.org.
Omaha Farmers Market opens Saturday in the Old Market
The Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market will be open Saturday, May 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 11th & Jackson Streets. The 2026 season runs Saturdays from May 2 through Oct. 10.
Visitors can expect local produce, homemade goods and vendors in one of Omaha’s most familiar market areas. The market also accepts EBT cards for SNAP tokens and offers Double Up Food Bucks vouchers.
Garage parking and on-street parking are available at both Omaha Farmers Market locations, according to the market’s customer information. Pets are welcome, with market policies in place for visitors bringing animals.
Fremont hosts Sala de despecho at Los Mezcales Ortiz
Los Mezcales Ortiz will host Karaoke: Sala de despecho on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The event will take place at 210 N Main St. in Fremont. The flyer lists Los Mezcales Ortiz Mexican Bar & Grill as the location and includes 402-620-4848 as the contact number.
For readers looking for a Spanish-language night out, the event offers a late Saturday option built around karaoke, music and despecho songs.
Omaha Farmers Market continues Sunday at Aksarben Village
The Omaha Farmers Market at Aksarben Village will be open Sunday, May 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 67th Street & Mercy Road. The 2026 Sunday season runs from May 3 through Oct. 11.
Like the Old Market location, the Aksarben Village market accepts SNAP and offers Double Up Food Bucks. Garage parking and on-street parking are also available.
The Sunday market gives Omaha shoppers another morning option for local food, vendors and seasonal products before the start of the week.
Before you go
The Omaha Children’s Museum’s 50th anniversary celebration runs Saturday and Sunday during regular museum hours, with the birthday kickoff scheduled for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Omaha Farmers Market runs Saturday morning in the Old Market and Sunday morning at Aksarben Village. Sala de despecho is scheduled for Saturday night in Fremont.
Check event pages or organizer updates before leaving for schedule changes, parking details, weather updates and any admission, membership or age requirements. Shoppers using SNAP or Double Up Food Bucks should confirm details at the market information area before making purchases.
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