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...

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,...

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...

Acorn Academy is for homeschool students 6years and older at Fontenelle Forest on select Tuesday mornings! Students engage with a variety of nature-based topics through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. Program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students of a variety of ages and learning styles. Classes held 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.

Instructors from the Joslyn Art Museum will visit the Saddlebrook branch for an art-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring one of the museum's fantastic pieces, and a special activity for kids to create their own art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to...

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...

Opera Omaha will hold Opera in Conversation | After the Curtain Call for the final "La Traviata" Opera in Conversation. Opera in Conversation is a series of three sessions surrounding Opera Omaha mainstage productions that features creatives, scholars, and other public figures. These free events exist to foster cross-disciplinary exploration of art, big questions, and community connections. This...

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.

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...

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 "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...

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.

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...

This season's designers draw inspiration from nature and unconventional materials while exploring themes of feminism and cultural heritage. View collections from 14 emerging designers and 20 featured designers over the course of three nights. Each season, Omaha Fashion Week awards over $7,500 worth of prizes to designers.  Omaha Fashion Week started in 2008 as an...

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 Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Great Leap" by Lauren Yee and directed by Wai Yim through Feb. 24.  Synopsis: When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in a cultural and political battle on and off the court. As turmoil unfolds in Tiananmen Square, walls fall...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum's February Family Fun Weekend theme is Bluey's Big Weekend. Activities will be held during regular museum hours and included with museum admission.

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...

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,...

Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup. The free event is open to all ages.

Have you ever hiked under a full moon? Or wondered what comes out after dark in the Forest? Find out on a Fontenelle Forest guided Full Moon Hike! Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of...

This season's designers draw inspiration from nature and unconventional materials while exploring themes of feminism and cultural heritage. View collections from 14 emerging designers and 20 featured designers over the course of three nights. Each season, Omaha Fashion Week awards over $7,500 worth of prizes to designers.  Omaha Fashion Week started in 2008 as an...

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

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 -...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Great Leap" by Lauren Yee and directed by Wai Yim through Feb. 24.  Synopsis: When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in a cultural and political battle on and off the court. As turmoil unfolds in Tiananmen Square, walls fall...

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents "Molly Sweeney," written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30. Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum's February Family Fun Weekend theme is Bluey's Big Weekend. Activities will be held during regular museum hours and included with museum admission.

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:

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,...

Fontenelle Forest's Critter Adventures is a program for kids ages 9 to 12 (and their caregivers) who love animals and want to learn more about them. Each session will focus on a different topic from habitats to adaptations, and will have the opportunity to meet some of our education animals up-close, hands-on activities and crafts. It...

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...

Omaha Performing Arts presents two performances of “Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour." Tickets start at $20. All individuals, regardless of age, attending a performance must have a ticket to the event. Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! To save their...

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.

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes. Join Fontenelle Forest naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems. Habitat Hikes are held monthly to visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season. The hike is free for Fontenelle Forest members and...

Omaha Performing Arts presents two performances of “Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour." Tickets start at $20. All individuals, regardless of age, attending a performance must have a ticket to the event. Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! To save their...

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

Our Family Plays Games presents Game Night featuring a game library provided by Board Game Wagon and  some RPG fun with D&D one-shots with GM Dave Rosser. Food will be available for purchase from Big Mama's Kitchen And Catering, Best Burger, and Dena's Place. There will also be a games raffle.

This season's designers draw inspiration from nature and unconventional materials while exploring themes of feminism and cultural heritage. View collections from 14 emerging designers and 20 featured designers over the course of three nights. Each season, Omaha Fashion Week awards over $7,500 worth of prizes to designers.  Omaha Fashion Week started in 2008 as an...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Great Leap" by Lauren Yee and directed by Wai Yim through Feb. 24.  Synopsis: When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in a cultural and political battle on and off the court. As turmoil unfolds in Tiananmen Square, walls fall...

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents "Molly Sweeney," written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30. Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum's February Family Fun Weekend theme is Bluey's Big Weekend. Activities will be held during regular museum hours and included with museum admission.

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:

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...

"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds" is on stage at The Rose Feb. 23 through March 10. Accessible shows are March 2 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and March 9 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "The Great Leap" by Lauren Yee and directed by Wai Yim through Feb. 24.  Synopsis: When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in a cultural and political battle on and off the court. As turmoil unfolds in Tiananmen Square, walls fall...

Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co. presents "Molly Sweeney," written by Brian Friel and directed by Cathy MW Kurz, from Feb. 23 through March 10 at First Central Congregational Church. Note: The March 1 performance is with audio-description. General admission tickets are $35 and student/senior/military tickets are $30. Synopsis: In this year’s annual BSB tribute to Irish...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Cabaret" from Feb. 23-March 30, 2024. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, and directed by Alex Rodriguez. OCP will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted and an audio-described performance on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Overview: Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and...

The Union for Contemporary Art presents "Spunk" from Feb. 16 through March 10, 2024, a play adapted by George C. Wolfe from "Three Tales" by Zora Neale Hurston and directed by Denise Chapman. Music by Chic Street Man. Tickets are "pay as you are" sliding scale ranging from FREE to $90.  Synopsis: Hurston’s evocative prose...

Comedian Lewis Black brings his "Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour" to Omaha. Tickets start at $55. Purchase tickets