Get ready for a fun weekend in Lincoln, NE! We've found cool activities for your 3 to 14-year-olds, including a penguin craft, a music matinee, and some outdoor exploring.
See our top picks
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Penguin Mailbox
Home Depot
A free, fun Saturday craft project for the kids!
February Fiddle Fun!
Lincoln Public Library
Enjoy a toe-tapping musical afternoon indoors on Saturday.
Construction Crew at Anderson Library
Anderson Branch Library
Interactive building fun listed for Sunday afternoon at the library.
· February 7
4HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP: PENGUIN MAILBOXFREE : Head to your local Home Depot for a free DIY workshop where the kids can build their very own penguin mailbox! It’s a super cute project perfect for a Saturday morning activity.One of the few free, hands-on craft events specifically listed for Saturday this weekend.
SEED SHARE 2026FREE : Celebrate the start of the growing season with free learning opportunities, activities, and seeds to take home. It’s a great way to get the family thinking about spring, even in February.A fantastic, free educational event that focuses on nature and upcoming seasons.
FEBRUARY FIDDLE FUN!FREE : Enjoy toe-tapping Celtic music played live by local fiddlers and their family members, including some little ones making special appearances! It’s a short, sweet musical afternoon perfect for all ears.Unique live music performance featuring local musicians and their kids, making it very family-oriented.
COMMUNITY FREE MARKET - FEBRUARYFREE : This is the February edition of the community market happening on the first Saturday! Bring items you want to give away or just come see what others are sharing—no personal info is collected.A genuinely free, community-focused event that encourages giving and participation on Saturday morning.
· February 8
3CONSTRUCTION CREW AT ANDERSON LIBRARYFREE : If your little ones love all things building and construction, this library program is a must! It’s likely focused on hands-on, interactive play.A specific library program listed for Sunday afternoon, which can be hard to find family activities for.
SUNDAY BUILD DAYSFREE : These Sunday sessions are dedicated to building activities, probably with LEGOs or similar materials, perfect for engaging kids who love creating structures.A dedicated building activity on a Sunday, offering a chance for family building time.
WINTER BIRD WATCHING AND COMMUNITY SCIENCEFREE : Get outside for a guided bird outing in Pioneers Park! You’ll be helping with community science while learning about local winter wildlife.A structured, free outdoor nature event happening on Sunday afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lincoln this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are several free events: the Home Depot Kids Workshop on Saturday, the Seed Share 2026 on Saturday, February Fiddle Fun! at the Library on Saturday, and the Community Free Market on Saturday. Sunday has free build days and bird watching listed.
Are there any family activities happening on Sunday, February 8th?
Yes! Look for the Construction Crew event at Anderson Library, Sunday Build Days at Eiseley Branch Library, and the Winter Bird Watching and Community Science outing at Pioneers Park Nature Center.
What's a good indoor activity for Saturday, February 7th?
You could check out the Home Depot Kids Workshop for a craft or head to the Lincoln Public Library for February Fiddle Fun! for some live music.
