Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

"My Pen is Dope" is a Culture Talk surrounding the history of emceeing, writing, and spoken word featuring an all-female panel, Hip-Hop historian and Poet Michelle Troxclair, Faith-based rapper/singer/songwriter Tylynn Music, and Co-Executive Director of NE Writers Collective Zedeka Poindexter. The event is free, but registration is required. Register here.

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes Feb. 18 - Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios Feb. 25 - Premier Martial Arts March 4 - The Mouse Mansion with Miss Tina March 11 - Tales of Leprechauns and Magic with Miss M March 18 - Amazing...

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Learn to use Scratch during a six-week class session, with each lesson building upon the last. The class will end with each child creating a simple game, story, or animation based on a book or story. This class does not require any coding experience and is for kids ages 6-12. This program is designed for...

"Johnny Cash Concert Experience" brings songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of "The Johnny Cash TV Show" projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect...

For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals and building bridges in communities along the way. Members Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste first met in orchestra class at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, becoming classically trained on the violin and viola through their high school and college careers. Post-college,...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

Love is in the air at The RiverFront! Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family friendly scavenger hunt at Gene Leahy Mall. Pick up your stamp card at the Arches Playground and begin your search for all the hidden clues scattered throughout the park. Successfully locating every item will lead players to the grand prize: a Valentine's...

Homeschool In The Hills programs are delivered in a small-group, mostly outdoor guided format and are designed for elementary students in kindergarten through early high school. Students 10 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. An option for unaccompanied students age 11 and older will be offered. There's an AM session...

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Omaha Community Playhouse will stage "Play That Goes Wrong" on the Hawks MainStage Theatre Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25.  Synopsis Tony Award-Winner "The Play that Goes Wrong" is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Fontenelle Forest's Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5 held on Tuesdays and Thursdays that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science topic is explored through crafts, outdoor exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more. Cost is $8 per child. Members must sign in...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

Join Omaha Symphony musician Kasumi Leonard as she introduces the fun music the flute can make during this playful reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie. Designed for kids age 3-5, this story time is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults. Storytime sessions Feb. 5 from 10:30 to...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Join Omaha Symphony musician Kasumi Leonard as she introduces the fun music the flute can make during this playful reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie. Designed for kids age 3-5, this story time is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults. Storytime sessions Feb. 5 from 10:30 to...

"Story Weaver" is for people who want to tell and/or listen to stories told in and about the natural world in the oral tradition. Once a month at Hitchcock Nature Center, gather with like minded folk and tell a short story about or inspired by the natural world. Stories may be true, fictional, or mythic. They...

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

Omaha Community Playhouse will stage "Play That Goes Wrong" on the Hawks MainStage Theatre Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25.  Synopsis Tony Award-Winner "The Play that Goes Wrong" is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Join Omaha Symphony musician Kasumi Leonard as she introduces the fun music the flute can make during this playful reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie. Designed for kids age 3-5, this story time is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults. Storytime sessions Feb. 5 from 10:30 to...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

This enchanting night is perfect for dancers of all ages to whirl, twirl, and leap into a world of imagination and fun, all set to Disney music. The cost is $5 per child and free for adults.

Can you find Canis Major in the night sky? What about Orion? Gemini? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods Nature Reserve to enjoy some constellations! Fontenelle Forest partners with the Omaha Astronomical Society to bring Stargazing Events that include a brief night hike followed by viewing constellations and stars with scopes. Cost...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" No two shows are alike. Upcoming shows: Jan. 24 - Whatever's Clever Jan. 31 - Big Canvas Comedy Feb. 7 - Guardians of the Giggle Feb. 14 - The Laugh Crafters Feb. 21 - Making a Scene Feb. 28 -...

Omaha Community Playhouse will stage "Play That Goes Wrong" on the Hawks MainStage Theatre Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25.  Synopsis Tony Award-Winner "The Play that Goes Wrong" is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by...

Opera Omaha presents "La Traviata" on Feb. 16 and 18. Music is composed by Giuseppe Verdi and libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Synopsis Scandalous love between a courtesan, the iconic Violetta, and an upper crust young man blissfully blooms until societal expectations force her to confront what sacrifices she is willing to make in exchange...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Immerse yourself in an exciting day of inspiration, unity and self-discovery at Omaha Conservatory of Music's Music & Wellness Winter Festival. Registration is $15 and includes all sessions. Workshops include: Presentations by Not Kageyama, The Bulletproof Musician: Nationally known, The Bulletproof Musician specializes in teaching performing artists how to utilize sports psychology principles to more...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

The exhibition "Meet me at the fence ok bye" by Leslie Diuguid is on display from Feb. 10 through March 9. The opening reception is Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include refreshments and a conversation with Diuguid. Artist statement: Analyzing thrifted artifacts that act as a material memory. Finding the border between...

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

Join Omaha Symphony musician Kasumi Leonard as she introduces the fun music the flute can make during this playful reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie. Designed for kids age 3-5, this story time is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults. Storytime sessions Feb. 5 from 10:30 to...

A special guest is coming to the Carter Lake Public Library. Meet Pigeon from the Pigeon books by Mo Willems! The first 25 kids will be able to get their very own Pigeon book. Enjoy a fun story, activities, pictures with Pigeon, and more.  This is great for ages 2-9 years old, it's free and...

El Museo Latino has the exhibit "The Marvel of Old Masters: Rembrandt, Goya, Dürer” on display through March 16. Exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Special events planned for the exhibit include: January 20: Public Tours – English at 1:15 p.m., Spanish at 1:45 p.m. January 27: Gallery Talk starting at 1:15 p.m. “Dürer and...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Mid-Year Aviation STEM Day Event engages visitors with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and passionate aviation professions. Geared toward school-aged children 8 years and older, this event explores a broad range of aeronautical fields, including aerospace.

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

Scandinavian Folk Dancers of Omaha Workshop is Feb. 17 and 18. There will be dancing, music, and food. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for kids under 12.

What does a white-tailed deer hoof print look like? What about a raccoon or mouse track? Discover animal tracking and other evidence of wildlife during Winter Tacking at Neale Woods Nature Reserve! This program will consist of a 1.5-hour hike through the various habitats of Neale Woods in search of animal tracks. This event is $10...

The Black Artist Expo is a pop-up vendor event featuring one-of-a-kind pieces, music and community. Participating artists/vendors include Trevin Jones, nXna, THE POET SOLACE TAYLOR, Diamond, LadyBug Butters, ANNIQUEARLEAN, Candi J, Tateyna, Tammie, Mykael Elliott, and Jhey Ray. The expo is free but RSVP requested. 

Omaha Community Playhouse will stage "Play That Goes Wrong" on the Hawks MainStage Theatre Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25.  Synopsis Tony Award-Winner "The Play that Goes Wrong" is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by...

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman brings his "RELGIOUSLY. THE TOUR" to the Steelhouse Omaha. Opening for him are Josh Ross and Brandon Wisham. Purchase tickets

Omaha Symphony presents “Brass Transit: the Music of Chicago” for one night only. North America’s No. 1 Chicago tribute band, Brass Transit, has toured North America for over a decade, dazzling audiences with flawless performances of Chicago hits like “Saturday In The Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” and “You’re The Inspiration.”  Chicago’s signature blend of horns...

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs On display daily through May 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. This touring show boasts some of the most exceptional brick builds ever created, allowing visitors to witness firsthand what it would have...

The temporary exhibit, Ocean Bound, is on display through May 24, 2024. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone’s actions on land affect our ocean. Ocean Bound presents watershed science in four themed exhibit clusters. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The temporary exhibit, Leonardo Da Vinci: Machines In Motion, will be on display through May 5, 2024. The exhibit presents full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy.  Its uniqueness lies in the fact that many of the mechanisms...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

Scandinavian Folk Dancers of Omaha Workshop is Feb. 17 and 18. There will be dancing, music, and food. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for kids under 12.

Explore family-friendly fun during daytime hours, including rose dissections, an observation beehive where you can learn all about queen bees, and Luminator and Maker Space activities. At night, they'll dim the lights and get a little romantic during three adults-only Night Lights with activities including a date night scavenger hunt for prizes, conversations with experts,...

The exhibition "Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging" is on display through April 14, 2024. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with...

Paolo Arao makes sewn paintings, weavings, and site-responsive installations that are rooted in geometric abstraction. This exhibition will showcase Arao’s work over the past five years including work he began while a resident at Bemis Center in the spring of 2020 as well as site-specific installations utilizing the architecture of Bemis Center’s galleries. Through the...

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

The exhibit "Sharing the Glory: The History of Baseball in Omaha" is on display through May 12, 2024. It explores the history of Omaha and baseball. Included with admission, which is $8 for adults and $4 for children. The historic General Crook House Museum is located on the campus of Metropolitan Community College.

The Scottish Baronial mansion in the heart of Midtown Omaha has been enchanting visitors since the doors first opened in 1903. Public tours include the main, second and third floor. The tour begins with a 10-minute video overview of George and Sarah Joslyn's story, followed by a room-by-room guided tour. The length of the tour...

Omaha Community Playhouse will stage "Play That Goes Wrong" on the Hawks MainStage Theatre Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25.  Synopsis Tony Award-Winner "The Play that Goes Wrong" is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by...

Opera Omaha presents "La Traviata" on Feb. 16 and 18. Music is composed by Giuseppe Verdi and libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Synopsis Scandalous love between a courtesan, the iconic Violetta, and an upper crust young man blissfully blooms until societal expectations force her to confront what sacrifices she is willing to make in exchange...

Games of the professional volleyball team, Omaha Supernovas, are the CHI Health Center Arena. 2025 Schedule Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Atlanta Vibe  Buy Tickets Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Fury Buy Tickets Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets...