Free and Cheap Activities in Omaha This Weekend 2/17/12

February 17, 2012

It’s going to be a great weekend to get out and about in Omaha!  Looking for something different to do?  Here are some great frugal activities around town. Have a wonderful time!

Public Skating at Mid-America CenterMid-America Center, Council Bluffs, North Entrance. Through 2/20/12. First-come, first-served on skates. Sun/12 & 2pm; Mon & Wed/6pm. $5 admission, $3 skate rental.

Free Family Flicks at Aksarben Cinema,67th St. Saturdays and Sundays this winter, see a family movie FREE with donation of a canned good or non-perishable item for Together, Inc. (One-dollar donations are also accepted in lieu of canned good.) January 28–March 4, 2012. This Saturday’s movie is: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins.”

JazzAfter5 at the LJAC- Live Music, food and drinks at LovesJazzArtsCenter. LJAC will have the host of events during this month.  Friday, February 17, 5-8 pm, $5.  This is awesome jazz!

Acoustic Music Sunday at Soaring Wings Vineyard, Springfield.  Enjoy some great wine and great music.  This event is now year-round, outside weather-permitting, or inside.  2-5 pm.  Sunday, February 19 is also their first gumbo dinner for Mardi Gras!  Reservations are recommended.

Books by the Busload at 1000 California St., Westroads Mall.  FREE books Friday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm.

Genealogy: Vital Records for the Vital Events of Their Lives – The next class in geneology at the Mormon Trail Center.  Saturday, February 18, 9-noon, free.

Kidz Explore at the Mid-America Center.  Annual kid and parent-centered event with activities, vendors and free stuff.  Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, 2012, 10 am – 5 pm.  Admission $7 adults; $5 children age 2 are free — discount tickets are available at No Frills Supermarkets.

Nebraska Robotics Expo at the SAC Museum, Ashland.  Begins 8:30 am and runs all day.  Regular admission applies.  See link for more details.

~ HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! ~

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