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- Saltdogs Baseball / Haymarket Park
Haymarket Park baseball stadium and softball complex, seats 4,500+ people. Grassy berm seating provides for approximately 4,000 more. In addition, there are 16 luxury suites; some are available for rent on a game-by-game basis.
The unique stadium, located at Line Drive and Sun Valley Blvd., is just a few minutes from Downtown Lincoln and may be reached via West "O" Street.
The Lincoln Saltdogs pro baseball team will by vying for a playoff spot in the newly created American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, North Division. The players have a 95 day season and games are scheduled for at least 90 of those days, with 48 of those games at home.
Cost: Ticket prices are affordable for families.
403 Line Drive Circle
(402) 474-2254
www.saltdogs.com - Adventure Golf Center
* Two 18-hole courses
* Six batting cages
* Arcade
* Clubhouse with snack barHours: Open mid-March through mid-October
56th Street and Old Cheney Road
(402) 421-2254 - Champions Fun Center
Have fun on the 1/4 mile go-kart track; full size, junior and double go-karts available for all ages and sizes. Putt through the 18-hole miniature golf course. Fly high in the sky on the 4-story Free Fall or launch a water balloon at your opponent in the Water Wars.Try some of the the 70 arcade and redemption games, take a crack at the batting cages with four different speeds to choose from, or get rolling with some bowling in the 8-lane bowling center. Cosmic bowling is available Thursday-Sunday.
Kids will love to bounce in a room of balls, slide down a twisty slide and climb in the two-story indoor Adventure Maze. Group rates and all day passes available.
Hours: Winter: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-midnight Friday; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday.
Summer: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, Noon-11 p.m. Sunday.15th & Cornhusker Highway
(402) 434-7066
www.championsfuncenter.com - CJ's Lincoln Paintball
Where the fun begins and the paintball never ends.
1075 N. 33rd
(402) 464-2769
www.cjslincoln.com
- Hyde Memorial Observatory
View the planets and stars at Hyde Memorial Observatory located in the southern part of Holmes Lake Park. Astronomy programs are offered on Saturday evenings along with telescope viewing when weather permits.Hours: Call ahead for schedule.
Cost: No admission charge.
Wheelchair accessible.3701 S. 70th Street
(402) 441-7094 or 441-7895
www.hydeobservatory.info - Lincoln Children's Zoo
The zoo features up-close viewing of more than 300 animals with the child's eye view in mind! Animals to see include Amur leopards, Bactrian camels, river otters, eagles, crocodiles, reindeer, naked mole rats and several species of primates.
One-third of the animals are threatened or endangered species. Watch daily animal demonstrations.
The Critter Encounter area, pony rides, petting zoo and a trip around the zoo on the ZO&O Railroad are experiences to treasure. At the Butterfly Pavilion, open June through September, visitors can watch the butterflies and moths emerge from their chrysalis or cocoon state and they may even land on your head, shoulder or finger. Woven among and part of all the exhibits are botanical gardens featuring annuals, perennials, herbs and 50 types of trees. Plan to eat a meal or a snack at the Safari Cafe. Check out the website for the calendar of events.
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mid-April to Mid-October and Wednesday until 8 p.m., June-August.
Cost: $6.50 adults; $5.50 children 2-11 and seniors 62+. Train and pony rides available.
Wheelchair accessible1222 S. 27th Street
(402) 475-6741
www.lincolnzoo.org
Indoor Fun
When in Lincoln, take advantage of its fun both indoors and out! Check out the excitement for all ages at Laser Quest or Ager Play Center and then stop by one of Lincoln’s finest museums!
- Ager Play Center
Large indoor play structure designed for kids at least three years old and under four feet tall (for safety reasons the height restriction is firm). Playground equipment, indoor track complete with kiddie vehicles and snack area provide a fun environment. Separate toddler area for children who aren't quite three years old.
Hours: Sessions change seasonally. Call for current times.
Cost: Minimal charge for everyone over 1 year old, including adults.
1300 S. 27th Street
(402) 441-6788
- Laser Quest
This laser-zapping adventure offers an exciting 21st Century combination of tag and hide and seek in a multilevel maze and swirling fog. Laser Questers use completely safe red laser beams to score points by tagging the targets on their opponent's equipment. Upon completion, each player receives a computer printout of his or her score. Fun for all ages.
Hours: Winter: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday -Thursday
4-11 p.m. Friday
noon -11 p.m. Saturday
1-8 p.m. Sunday
Summer: 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday
2-10 p.m. Friday
noon-10 p.m. Saturday
1-8 p.m. Sunday
Open Monday and Tuesday for group reservations only.Cost: $8 per game
68th and P streets
In East Park Plaza Shopping Mall
(402) 465-5522
www.laserquest.com - Lincoln Children's Museum
The Lincoln Children's Museum invites children to create, discover and learn through the power of play. Featuring three floors of highly-interactive, fun exhibits the museum offers creative, hands-on experiences that foster learning through play for children and youth. Ranked among the top 20 children's museums in the U.S., the Lincoln Children's Museum features over 40 exhibits including a three-story apple tree, full-sized airplane, kid-sized prairie dog tunnels, Lunar Lander, Nebraska Husker sports center, fire department and tot town for our smallest visitors. Make plans today to visit the Lincoln Children's Museum and discover the power of play!
Hours: 9:30 am-5pm Tuesday -Saturday; 1-5 pm Sunday; open until 7:30pm Thursday
Closed Monday and major holidaysCost: Admission charged; group rates available.
Wheelchair accessible1420 P Street
(402) 477-4000
www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.org - Lincoln Laser Tag
This fun, family-friendly facility has a dual-level arena with multiple types of games that are enjoyable for all ages. A snack bar is also available. Check website for hours, rates and specials. Let the game begin!
6600 N. 27th Street
402-476-4824
www.lincolnlasertag.com - Lost In Fun
Come play with us! We have playsets, inflatable jumpers, outer space foam set, basketball, toddler area and snack bar. Fun for all ages. Party rooms available.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturdary; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday
8431 Cody Drive
(one block east of 14th & Yankee Hill Road)
(402) 261-0440
www.lostinfun.com - University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall & Mueller Planetarium
Look for the mammoth! Early hunters prized the mammoth for food, tools and warm clothing. The life-sized bronze Columbian mammoth that embellishes the entrance of this natural history museum takes us back in time to when these huge mammals wandered the Plains.The collections found inside include one of the world's largest collections of mammal fossils. Additionally, Elephant Hall offers a remarkable display of modern and fossil elephants along with a mural of Ice Age mammoths. Visit the Age of Dinosaurs in the interactive Mesozoic Gallery. Learn how evolution works in the new Explore Evolution Gallery. The Galleries of Ancient Life, Plains Indians and Hall of Nebraska Wildlife further interpret Nebraska's natural historic past. A hands-on Discovery Center is a favorite for kids of all ages.
Also check out the museum's Mueller Planetarium's schedule of sky shows.
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday; 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1:30-4:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays
The Planetarium is closed on Mondays and UNL home football Saturdays.Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children over 4 years old; $10 for families. Planetarium fulldome shows are an additional cost.
Just south of 14th and Vine Streets
(402) 472-2642
Museum Web Site: www.museum.unl.edu
Mueller Planetarium Web Site: www.spacelaser.com
Movie Theatres
Below is a listing of the movie theaters in Lincoln. Feel free to contact them for more information:
- Joyo Theater
6102 Havelock Avenue
(402) 464-5696 - Marcus Theatres
(402) 441-0222
The Grand - 14 screens
11th & P streetsEast Park Theater - 6 screens
66th and P streetsEdgewood Theater - 6 screens
56th and Highway 2SouthPointe Cinema - 6 screens
27th and Pine Lake Road - Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center
This media arts center features two screens, state-of-the-art technology, a research library, film storage archive, office and concessions stand.
313 N. 13th Street
(402) 472-5353
www.TheRoss.org
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