Family Friendly New Years Eve in Omaha

New Years Eve is just around the corner and while it seems that most events are geared for an evening of kid free revelry there are family friendly options too. If you want to celebrate the coming of 2009 with your children and don't want to host your own party there are some fun, child oriented alternatives in the Omaha area.

Who doesn't like pizza?

The Amazing Pizza Machine located at 139^th and S Plaza has a New Year's Eve celebration from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm with discounts, music, entertainment and countdowns throughout the day.

Certain to be a hit with kids of all ages. Additional information is on their website of

http://amazingpizzamachine.com/NewYearshttp://www.durhammuseum.org for party and exhibit information.

Dinosaurs never go out of style!

Who hasn't met a child that doesn't like dinosaurs? Party prehistoric style at the Omaha Children's Museum (http://ocm.org) A dinosaur themed New Year's Eve celebration with fun crafts, food and a bubble wrap stomp. The Children's Museum is sure to be a hot spot for those seeking a family friendly New Years Eve event so call ahead or check their website for hours and admission details.

All aboard!

The Durham Museum located in Union Station at 801 South 10^th Street is hosting a New Years Eve party for children ages 5 through 11 from 10:00am to noon. Children will enjoy games and snacks while learning how other people around the world celebrate the new year. The fun will include a ball drop at noon and making party favors. You can visit their website at

Ice, ice baby!

Con Agra Foods ice rink is located at 10^th and Harney streets is open on December 31^st from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm and is a slick family friendly way to celebrate New Years Eve. There are collection bins at the rink for non perishable foods which will be donated to The Food Bank as part of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign. A five dollar fee is charged for admission and includes skate rental.

The big boom!

The Gene Leahy Mall is found at 14^th street and Farnam and might just be the sweet spot for family friendly New Years Eve events. First National Bank is presenting the area's largest New Years Eve fireworks display from 7:00pm to 8:00pm and is free to the public. You can tune your radio to 104.5 fm for music choreographed in time with the dazzling fireworks. That is certain to be a spectacular sight.

So bring your kids along and enjoy a family friendly New Years Eve in Omaha. What better way to ring in the new year than with those you love the most.