The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

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...

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...

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...

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...

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...

Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver, will bring nature themes to life for your child through story time, sensory activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration! The series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The theme in June is Dandelions....

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico. 

The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.

AMC Theatres is screening a series of family-friendly classics this summer, with ticket prices as low as $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. Local AMC theaters participating are AMC CLASSIC Westroads 14, 10000 California St., Omaha, and AMC Council Bluffs 17, 3220 23rd Ave. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Showtimes vary but generally they are either 11 a.m.,...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...

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...

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

Regency Shopping Center holds Kids FunFare events on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in June at the center court area.  2024 Schedule: Moments – June 6 The String Beans – June 13 Omaha Street Percussion – June 20 Joe Cole – June 27  

The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico. 

The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.

Inflatable Thursdays is a pool event held every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cryer Pool. Activities are included with pool admission. Weather permitting.

Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival is a free festival held June 8-11, 2023 at American Heroes Park in Bellevue. Includes carnival, rides, live music, food and beer garden. Donations welcomed. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight except on Sunday when it's noon to 5 p.m. Carnival ride wristbands are $35 per person on Friday and Saturday,...

On Thursday evenings from the spring (around April or May) through the late fall (usually until Halloween), Council Bluffs and Omaha cyclists meet at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park and head off on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail on a 20-mile round-trip ride for tacos and drinks at Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House. There is...

Joslyn Castle & Gardens has teamed up with community partners in conservation to present a free community events. All ages welcomed. Bring a blanket or chair. 2023 Schedule: June 1 – Focus on Insects, presented by Austin Hill of Papio River Natural Resources District June 8 –Nancy Crews of Milkweed Matters leads an interactive lesson...

It's a different crowd when the sun goes down. Come experience our version of nightlife at the most interesting cocktail hour in town. Adults 21 and over can join Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for a relaxed evening of drinks, local food truck cuisine and wildlife as we host our Late Nights at the...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

"Dance Nation" is staged at BLUEBARN Theatre from May 25 through June 25. The original Steppenwolf set design for "Dance Nation" has been leased from Arnulfo Maldonado with his permission to adjust it to the BLUEBARN stage as needed. Synopsis: Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And...

The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...

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...

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

The 50th annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival is June 7-9, 2024 at Aksarben Village. The event features more than 100 artists from throughout the U.S.; multiple staging areas featuring dozens of talented local musicians; a huge, hands-on Children’s Fair and Young Artist Exhibition; and some of the best food in Omaha. Hours are Friday from...

The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico. 

The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.

Join The Durham Museum at the Gene Leahy Mall (by the slides) each Friday from June to August to take part in LEGO build challenges! Using images from the museum's historic Photo Archive as inspiration, can you build a LEGO ice cream cone or maybe a LEGO train? Visit each week for new challenges or...

Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival is a free festival held June 8-11, 2023 at American Heroes Park in Bellevue. Includes carnival, rides, live music, food and beer garden. Donations welcomed. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight except on Sunday when it's noon to 5 p.m. Carnival ride wristbands are $35 per person on Friday and Saturday,...

The Office of Undergraduate Admission UNO hosts Mav Movie Night, featuring bounce houses, yard games, a live broadcast from Power 106.9, and the movie "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish." The first 250 guests get a free meal ticket. Free parking is provided at Baxter Arena and several locations in Aksarben Village. Bring a blanket or...

The Rose stages “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” June 2-25, 2023 at The Rose Theater. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m. Member tickets can be purchased by members for $25 (main floor) and $20 (balcony) each. (Price includes all fees.) Non-Member Tickets available for $32 (main floor) and $27...

Local musicians entertain families every Friday night June through August during the Rockbrook Village Friday Night Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening with the whole family. Nearby restaurants with outdoor patios include Pasta Amore, Jaipur Indian, Corkscrew Wine & Cheese or Pulled BBQ.   2023 Schedule: June 2 - Susie Throne...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

Mills Masquers present "Charlotte's Web" June 2-4 and June 9-11. Friday and Saturday shows curtain will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows curtain will be at 2 p.m.

"Dance Nation" is staged at BLUEBARN Theatre from May 25 through June 25. The original Steppenwolf set design for "Dance Nation" has been leased from Arnulfo Maldonado with his permission to adjust it to the BLUEBARN stage as needed. Synopsis: Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And...

"Respect" runs June 9-25 at Omaha Community Playhouse on the Hawkes MainStage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Respect" is the acknowledgment of various influential female recording artists for their valuable contributions to the music industry. It is a journey that spans the 1960-1980s music era honoring some of...

The RiverFront will screen outdoor movies on select Fridays in the summer at Gene Leahy Mall. Movies are free. Bring chairs and blankets for seating, and food and drink.  2024 Schedule: June 21 "Field of Dreams" July 19 "Barbie" Aug. 23 "Wish"

Maloney's will host Teen Nite featuring a live concert by Ragdoll and Donny. Doors open at 7 p.m. to this all ages show. Teen Nite is intended to be a safe space for teens to hang and to showcase some of the teenage talent in the area.

The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...

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...

The 50th annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival is June 7-9, 2024 at Aksarben Village. The event features more than 100 artists from throughout the U.S.; multiple staging areas featuring dozens of talented local musicians; a huge, hands-on Children’s Fair and Young Artist Exhibition; and some of the best food in Omaha. Hours are Friday from...

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

Film Streams' Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5. The movie screening June 3 & 4 and June 10 & 11 will be "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey." Upcoming movies: "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" - June 17 & 18, June 24 & 25

The temporary exhibit, "Tintes Naturales / Natural Dyes" is on display at El Museo Latino from May 5 through Aug. 19, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of photographs by Rafael Doniz presenting the coloring process using three natural dyes from Oaxaca, Mexico. 

The temporary exhibit, "Trajes Mexicanos," is on display at El Museo Latino from March 4 through Aug. 12, 2023. The exhibit features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida.

The 14th annual PolishFest is June 10, celebrating the great heritage of South Omaha with our always fun and lively PolishFest in the Beer Corner Beer Garden. Includes live music and Polish food, featuring  Frank Stoysich Polish Sausage, Pierogi, and cabbage rolls. Families are welcome.  Live music schedule: Noon-3 p.m. | The Barry Boyce Band 4-8 p.m....

AMC Theatres is screening a series of family-friendly classics this summer, with ticket prices as low as $3 on Wednesdays and $5 on Saturdays. Local AMC theaters participating are AMC CLASSIC Westroads 14, 10000 California St., Omaha, and AMC Council Bluffs 17, 3220 23rd Ave. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Showtimes vary but generally they are either 11 a.m.,...

The Rose stages “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” June 2-25, 2023 at The Rose Theater. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m. Member tickets can be purchased by members for $25 (main floor) and $20 (balcony) each. (Price includes all fees.) Non-Member Tickets available for $32 (main floor) and $27...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

Immerse yourself in a celebration of Black excellence at The House of Afros, Capes & Curls' SteamPunk Tea Party. All ages are cordially invited to this multi-sensory, retrofuturistic event highlighting the vibrant history and success of Black Victorian-era inventors, entrepreneurs, and activists. Activities include Steampunk cosplay, delicious bites, hot and iced teas, professional portraits with original backdrops...

Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival is a free festival held June 8-11, 2023 at American Heroes Park in Bellevue. Includes carnival, rides, live music, food and beer garden. Donations welcomed. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight except on Sunday when it's noon to 5 p.m. Carnival ride wristbands are $35 per person on Friday and Saturday,...

In partnership with Nelson Mandela Elementary School, Minne Lusa and Miller Park Neighborhood Associations and other community partners, O-Pa presents the third annual summer of Music at Miller Park! This FREE community-sponsored outdoor summer concert series takes place at the Miller Park Pavilion on June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12. The opening performance starts...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

Mills Masquers present "Charlotte's Web" June 2-4 and June 9-11. Friday and Saturday shows curtain will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows curtain will be at 2 p.m.

"Dance Nation" is staged at BLUEBARN Theatre from May 25 through June 25. The original Steppenwolf set design for "Dance Nation" has been leased from Arnulfo Maldonado with his permission to adjust it to the BLUEBARN stage as needed. Synopsis: Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And...

"Respect" runs June 9-25 at Omaha Community Playhouse on the Hawkes MainStage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Respect" is the acknowledgment of various influential female recording artists for their valuable contributions to the music industry. It is a journey that spans the 1960-1980s music era honoring some of...

The Starlight Movie Series at SumTur Amphitheater features a free outdoor movie, along with an opening band. Gates open and band begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. 2023 Schedule: June 10 - "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and Us and Them June 17 - "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and Vertigo June...

The traveling exhibit "Above and Beyond" is at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle concept models and prototypes; immersive media presentations; and inspiring innovator stories, this exhibition invites you to experience what it takes to make impossible dreams take flight....

The special exhibit, "Jurassic Nebraska," is on display at Omaha Children's Museum from May 27, 2023, through Jan. 7, 2024. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look...

Jurassic Adventure, an all-new added experience featuring some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, is coming to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 5 through Oct. 1, 2023. The dinosaurs will be located throughout the Park to provide visitors with a dinosaur-safari feel. The experience is open during regular safari...

A Generation of Hope: Indigenous Peoples of the Heartland is a celebration of the people who have called this region home for thousands of years. Learn about their culture and traditions throughout this interactive exhibit. Climb the Bur Oak Tree, visit a school, learn about the importance of storytelling and the significance of the winter...

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...

The 50th annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival is June 7-9, 2024 at Aksarben Village. The event features more than 100 artists from throughout the U.S.; multiple staging areas featuring dozens of talented local musicians; a huge, hands-on Children’s Fair and Young Artist Exhibition; and some of the best food in Omaha. Hours are Friday from...

Film Streams' Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5. The movie screening June 3 & 4 and June 10 & 11 will be "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey." Upcoming movies: "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" - June 17 & 18, June 24 & 25

Leahy Mall Yacht Club is held Sundays at the Gene Leahy Mall Boat Cove, weather permitting. Bring your remote control boat or just stop by and watch others.

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world. It will be...

Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival is a free festival held June 8-11, 2023 at American Heroes Park in Bellevue. Includes carnival, rides, live music, food and beer garden. Donations welcomed. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight except on Sunday when it's noon to 5 p.m. Carnival ride wristbands are $35 per person on Friday and Saturday,...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...

The Rose stages “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” June 2-25, 2023 at The Rose Theater. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m. Member tickets can be purchased by members for $25 (main floor) and $20 (balcony) each. (Price includes all fees.) Non-Member Tickets available for $32 (main floor) and $27...

Mills Masquers present "Charlotte's Web" June 2-4 and June 9-11. Friday and Saturday shows curtain will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows curtain will be at 2 p.m.

"Respect" runs June 9-25 at Omaha Community Playhouse on the Hawkes MainStage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: "Respect" is the acknowledgment of various influential female recording artists for their valuable contributions to the music industry. It is a journey that spans the 1960-1980s music era honoring some of...

Bellevue Rocks! Riverfront Festival is a free festival held June 8-11, 2023 at American Heroes Park in Bellevue. Includes carnival, rides, live music, food and beer garden. Donations welcomed. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight except on Sunday when it's noon to 5 p.m. Carnival ride wristbands are $35 per person on Friday and Saturday,...

"Dance Nation" is staged at BLUEBARN Theatre from May 25 through June 25. The original Steppenwolf set design for "Dance Nation" has been leased from Arnulfo Maldonado with his permission to adjust it to the BLUEBARN stage as needed. Synopsis: Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And...

Omaha Performing Arts brings Broadway’s Tony Award-winning® musical comedy touring musical "Hairspray" to the Orpheum Theater June 6-11, 2023. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Performances are Tuesday through Friday...