Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
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Included with admission
Gifford Farm Education Center in Bellevue is open to the public Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon from June 12-26 & July 3-31. Admission for ages 2 and older. Cash or check only. Bring a lunch or snack. About Gifford Farm: At Gifford Farm, outdoor education experiences are offered to visiting classrooms with a blend...
$5
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Fontenelle Forest's next guided Full Moon Hike in June 2. The program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. S’mores around the bonfire after the hike. Future Full Moon Hikes: July 7 Aug....
$10 – $20
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3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sixth Annual Watermelon Festival will be held over two weekends: Aug. 3 & 4 and Aug. 10 & 11. Highlights include the farm's famous watermelon slushie, watermelon bus rides, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, hayrack ride, face painting, Tri-ath-melon, all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, exploding watermelon, and live music.
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Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation's Youth Fish Derby will be held at Big Lake Park and limited to 50 participants. Registration runs from June 30 to Aug. 2, or until full. Cost is $5 per angler. There will be no day-of registration. Age Divisions and Fishing Times Ages 7-9 is 9 to 10:15 a.m. Ages 10-12 is 10:45...
$5
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sixth Annual Watermelon Festival will be held over two weekends: Aug. 3 & 4 and Aug. 10 & 11. Highlights include the farm's famous watermelon slushie, watermelon bus rides, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, hayrack ride, face painting, Tri-ath-melon, all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, exploding watermelon, and live music. |
1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sixth Annual Watermelon Festival will be held over two weekends: Aug. 3 & 4 and Aug. 10 & 11. Highlights include the farm's famous watermelon slushie, watermelon bus rides, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, hayrack ride, face painting, Tri-ath-melon, all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, exploding watermelon, and live music. |
2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sixth Annual Watermelon Festival will be held over two weekends: Aug. 3 & 4 and Aug. 10 & 11. Highlights include the farm's famous watermelon slushie, watermelon bus rides, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, hayrack ride, face painting, Tri-ath-melon, all-you-can-eat watermelon buffet, exploding watermelon, and live music. |
1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Hitch Hikes are designed to introduce visitors to Hitchcock Nature Center as well as the Loess Hills. The series begins with a moderate-level hike and will get progressively more challenging as they build up to more difficult and longer hikes in the fall. Pre-registration is not required for this event, although free-will donations will be...
Free
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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1 event,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
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3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission
The 2023 Midlands Renaissance Revel will be held at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard on Aug. 19 & 20. There will be two live combat shows with Joust Evolution, as well as a meet 'n greet show each day. There will be multiple stages with magic, mayhem, comedy, improv, sword swallowing, fire breathing and more. A living...
$8 – $22
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3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission
The 2023 Midlands Renaissance Revel will be held at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard on Aug. 19 & 20. There will be two live combat shows with Joust Evolution, as well as a meet 'n greet show each day. There will be multiple stages with magic, mayhem, comedy, improv, sword swallowing, fire breathing and more. A living...
$8 – $22
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission
Powerful telescopes will be set up at Mahoney State Park’s golf shack for a glimpse of night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided....
Free
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3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission The annual Midwest Pirate Festival is Aug. 24 and 25 at Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch. Activities for the whole family, including a treasure hunt, five stages of entertainment, and arts & crafts. The headliner on stage is The Puppies of Penzance. While walking around, you'll encounter dozens of pirate characters, mermaids, fairy folk,...
$8 – $14
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3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission The annual Midwest Pirate Festival is Aug. 24 and 25 at Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch. Activities for the whole family, including a treasure hunt, five stages of entertainment, and arts & crafts. The headliner on stage is The Puppies of Penzance. While walking around, you'll encounter dozens of pirate characters, mermaids, fairy folk,...
$8 – $14
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission
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The 2023 Pollinator Jamboree: Exploring the Garden is a free event by City Sprouts. There will be refreshments and snacks available, and a community meal starting at 6:30 p.m. Activities include: Garden Tours: Shannon Kyler, North Programs Manager, will host tours throughout the event showing folks City Sprouts' new + improved community garden. Flower Crowns:...
Free
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2 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission |
3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission Fishing For Younger Friends is a program is designed to get early outdoorsy types into fishing. Children ages 3-5 years will learn the names of some common Nebraska fish, make a fish print and learn to cast by playing Backyard Bass. Following the program, those who want to try fishing in the lake can see how they...
Free
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3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission Vala's will hold its Cider and Sunflower Festival on the weekends from Aug. 31 through Sept. 8. The festival will include entertainment, acres of sunflowers, gorgeous free photo opportunities, butterfly releases, flower picking, limited-time food specials and a unique opportunity to experience a guided tour of hard ciders in the apple orchard at sunset. ... |
3 events,Discover 16 life-like installations in a sculpture exhibit that showcases the beauty and importance of butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators at Lauritzen Gardens. See the iridescent exoskeletons and translucent wings of giant insects, made of steel frames and Dalle de Verre glass, and witness the interaction of sunlight and colored glass alongside the garden's...
Included with admission
Nelson Produce Farm's Sunflower Festival is held over two weeks, Aug. 16 through Sept. 2. More information TBA. Admission (from 2023): Monday - Thursday | 9am to 5pm | $15 gate admission Friday - Sunday | 9am to 9pm | $20 gate admission Vala's will hold its Cider and Sunflower Festival on the weekends from Aug. 31 through Sept. 8. The festival will include entertainment, acres of sunflowers, gorgeous free photo opportunities, butterfly releases, flower picking, limited-time food specials and a unique opportunity to experience a guided tour of hard ciders in the apple orchard at sunset. ... |
