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...

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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

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...

A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen around a theme, followed by an opportunity for participants and musicians to reflect on and discuss our shared experience. March 1 from 3 to 4:15 p.m. at Willa Cather (Heroes) March 5 from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at the Downtown Branch...

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...

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...

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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The temporary exhibit "Millions of Miles" is on display through April 14 at Omaha Children's Museum. The exhibit explores freight travel and the many awesome jobs behind it, with areas focusing on the seas, the roads, the sky, and even the future of travel. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

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 traveling exhibit "Toytopia" runs March 9 - May 26 at The Durham Museum. "Toytopia" will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars®...

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.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium celebrates with Hope on her first birthday. There will be a gate giveaway at the main entrance of the zoo for some lucky party goers as well as a limited supply of yummy treats in the Syd and Betty Cate Giraffe Herd Rooms. Photo opportunities will also be available throughout the...

The Durham Museum presents the exhibit "Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes" from March to May 26, 2024. Included with museum admission. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted young people as her creations brought life to beloved characters on stage. In her early days with the Emmy Gifford Children’s...

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...

Recess at The Durham! is held on Tuesdays from March 12 - April 9 from 11 a.m. to noon. Recess is everyone’s favorite class! Spend your spring break immersed in play at the museum and take part in some classic playground activities. Hopscotch, 4-square, jacks and other fun will be the perfect match with "Toytopia." Stop by the platform...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. 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...

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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The temporary exhibit "Millions of Miles" is on display through April 14 at Omaha Children's Museum. The exhibit explores freight travel and the many awesome jobs behind it, with areas focusing on the seas, the roads, the sky, and even the future of travel. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The traveling exhibit "Toytopia" runs March 9 - May 26 at The Durham Museum. "Toytopia" will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars®...

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 Durham Museum presents the exhibit "Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes" from March to May 26, 2024. Included with museum admission. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted young people as her creations brought life to beloved characters on stage. In her early days with the Emmy Gifford Children’s...

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...

You will be "locked" in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Schedule June 14 from 1 to 2:15 p.m....

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" from March 8-30, 2024. Directed by Kyle Thomas. OCP will offer an audio-described performance on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Overview: Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s "Baskerville" is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40...

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...

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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The temporary exhibit "Millions of Miles" is on display through April 14 at Omaha Children's Museum. The exhibit explores freight travel and the many awesome jobs behind it, with areas focusing on the seas, the roads, the sky, and even the future of travel. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

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 traveling exhibit "Toytopia" runs March 9 - May 26 at The Durham Museum. "Toytopia" will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars®...

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 Durham Museum presents the exhibit "Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes" from March to May 26, 2024. Included with museum admission. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted young people as her creations brought life to beloved characters on stage. In her early days with the Emmy Gifford Children’s...

Puppets on the Platform is held on Thursdays from March 21 - April 11 from 11 a.m. to noon. Both young and old will enjoy meeting The Durham Museum’s most lovable employee – Professor Durham! Professor Durham is the museum’s puppet co-host for the digital learning broadcast, Museum Live! The museum is excited to bring the professor to the...

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...

You will be "locked" in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Schedule June 14 from 1 to 2:15 p.m....

This Fashion Happy Hour is a celebration of vintage eveningwear, and a salute to the "27 Dresses" movie theme with featured gowns from local private collections, worn by Develop Model Management models. Fashion Guild members get in to this event for free; for non-members, tickets are $20. Reservations due by March 19 by emailing info@fashionartscollective.org. All proceeds...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

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...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" from March 8-30, 2024. Directed by Kyle Thomas. OCP will offer an audio-described performance on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Overview: Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s "Baskerville" is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40...

Chanticleer Theater presents "On Golden Pond" from March 14-17 & 21-24, 2024. Book by Ernest Thompson. Directed by Jeff Garst. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "On Golden Pond" is a classic American comedic drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted off Broadway in 1978. Retired couple Ethel and Norman...

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...

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 March Family Fun Weekend is themed Egg-Stravagant Family Fun. Activities are held during museum hours and included with regular 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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The temporary exhibit "Millions of Miles" is on display through April 14 at Omaha Children's Museum. The exhibit explores freight travel and the many awesome jobs behind it, with areas focusing on the seas, the roads, the sky, and even the future of travel. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

The traveling exhibit "Toytopia" runs March 9 - May 26 at The Durham Museum. "Toytopia" will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars®...

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 Durham Museum presents the exhibit "Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes" from March to May 26, 2024. Included with museum admission. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted young people as her creations brought life to beloved characters on stage. In her early days with the Emmy Gifford Children’s...

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...

Clifford The Big Red Dog will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome! Note: Childcare groups, please call...

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...

Bluey's Bubble Dance Party will start at 5 p.m. at Learning Express of Omaha. Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup. Open to all ages.

"Red Riding Hood" is on stage at The Rose March 22 through April 7. Accessible performance is April 6 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services, Audio Description Services, and Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Wolfgang, the world’s greatest actor, is getting ready to act out the tale of Red Riding...

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 Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

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...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" from March 8-30, 2024. Directed by Kyle Thomas. OCP will offer an audio-described performance on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Overview: Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s "Baskerville" is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40...

Chanticleer Theater presents "On Golden Pond" from March 14-17 & 21-24, 2024. Book by Ernest Thompson. Directed by Jeff Garst. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "On Golden Pond" is a classic American comedic drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted off Broadway in 1978. Retired couple Ethel and Norman...

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...

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...

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 March Family Fun Weekend is themed Egg-Stravagant Family Fun. Activities are held during museum hours and included with regular 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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The temporary exhibit "Millions of Miles" is on display through April 14 at Omaha Children's Museum. The exhibit explores freight travel and the many awesome jobs behind it, with areas focusing on the seas, the roads, the sky, and even the future of travel. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

Maple Street YMCA will have a Floating Easter Egg Hunt, with different age groups: Ages 4 and under, 9:30-9:45 Ages 5-9, 9:50-10:05 Ages 10 and over 10:10-10:25 After the egg hunt, there will be a Family Swim from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is free for members and $5 per child for non0members. Register online...

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 traveling exhibit "Toytopia" runs March 9 - May 26 at The Durham Museum. "Toytopia" will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars®...

March 23 and 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Want to add instant sophistication to your home with a new houseplant? Want to learn more about growing and caring for orchids? Want to explore one of the most diverse plant families on Earth with your family? Then you won’t want to miss the Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s...

Brick Days Omaha will be held March 23 & 24, 2024 at the Mid-America Center. Brick Days is a family-friendly event featuring amazing custom creations, games, and interactive activities, all built from LEGO bricks by LEGO enthusiasts from across the Midwest. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 8 and under.

Grab your family and play at The Durham each Saturday in March during the run of "Toytopia!" Each week will bring new opportunities to explore fun and nostalgic toys, games, crafts and characters from all generations of play. These activities are included with museum admission—no registration is required. SaturPLAY themes: March 9 - National Barbie Day March 16...

The Durham Museum presents the exhibit "Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes" from March to May 26, 2024. Included with museum admission. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted young people as her creations brought life to beloved characters on stage. In her early days with the Emmy Gifford Children’s...

Clifford The Big Red Dog will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome! Note: Childcare groups, please call...

Hoppin’ Hotcakes features an egg hunt with age-specific prizes and treats, a pancake breakfast from The Pancake Man, photo opportunities, and bird-themed activities and crafts. The event will be held at the Harper Event Center, so shuttle and golf cart rides will be available from the Zoo's Main Entrance starting at 10 a.m., or guests are free...

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...

Artists-in-residence will welcome the public into their studios to view their works-in-progress, and discuss art, life, and their Bemis residency experience. Open House/Open Studios includes curator-led tours of current exhibitions and a hands-on art activity.   Schedule 11 AM: Exhibition galleries open12–1 PM: ARTalks with current artists-in-residence in Bemis’s Presentation Space gallery1–4 PM: Open studios...

Meet and take photos with various mascots from the Omaha metro, and then play yard & board games, and enjoy entertainment at the park. There will be food trucks there, as well.

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.

Families will make their own board game based on a book or book series with the help of Do Space at various Omaha Public Library branches. Adults must participate with their children. Recommended for kids ages 6-12 with a caregiver. All supplies will be provided.  Registration is required. Sessions March 10, 2 to 4 p.m....

"Red Riding Hood" is on stage at The Rose March 22 through April 7. Accessible performance is April 6 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services, Audio Description Services, and Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Wolfgang, the world’s greatest actor, is getting ready to act out the tale of Red Riding...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

"Red Riding Hood" is on stage at The Rose March 22 through April 7. Accessible performance is April 6 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services, Audio Description Services, and Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Wolfgang, the world’s greatest actor, is getting ready to act out the tale of Red Riding...

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

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...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" from March 8-30, 2024. Directed by Kyle Thomas. OCP will offer an audio-described performance on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Overview: Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s "Baskerville" is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40...

Chanticleer Theater presents "On Golden Pond" from March 14-17 & 21-24, 2024. Book by Ernest Thompson. Directed by Jeff Garst. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "On Golden Pond" is a classic American comedic drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted off Broadway in 1978. Retired couple Ethel and Norman...

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...

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 March Family Fun Weekend is themed Egg-Stravagant Family Fun. Activities are held during museum hours and included with regular 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...

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

The temporary exhibit "Millions of Miles" is on display through April 14 at Omaha Children's Museum. The exhibit explores freight travel and the many awesome jobs behind it, with areas focusing on the seas, the roads, the sky, and even the future of travel. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

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:

March 23 and 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Want to add instant sophistication to your home with a new houseplant? Want to learn more about growing and caring for orchids? Want to explore one of the most diverse plant families on Earth with your family? Then you won’t want to miss the Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s...

These guided hikes will focus on trails “less traveled” both at Fontenelle Forest and the organization's other properties. Expect to trek long distances over a variety of terrain. Each guided hike will last for two hours, covering easy, moderate, and strenuous trails. It's highly recommend bringing a filled water bottle, hiking shoes, sunscreen, and insect...

Brick Days Omaha will be held March 23 & 24, 2024 at the Mid-America Center. Brick Days is a family-friendly event featuring amazing custom creations, games, and interactive activities, all built from LEGO bricks by LEGO enthusiasts from across the Midwest. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 8 and under.

Chirpy’s Play Cafe has an Easter Egg Hunt play date featuring games and arts & crafts. Cost is $35 for the first child and $30 for each additional child. The Easter Bunny will also be there.

The Nebraska Reptile Show features thousands of reptiles, amphibians, feeders, invertebrates, supplies and more available to the public. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10, and free for children 4 and under. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.

The Easter-themed event, Hop To The Movies, takes place at participating Marcus Theaters with doors opening at 10 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. and then families can attend the screening of their choice (“Hop” or “Migration” at 11 a.m.). You can get photos with the Easter Bunny and do crafts, as well....

Hoppin’ Hotcakes features an egg hunt with age-specific prizes and treats, a pancake breakfast from The Pancake Man, photo opportunities, and bird-themed activities and crafts. The event will be held at the Harper Event Center, so shuttle and golf cart rides will be available from the Zoo's Main Entrance starting at 10 a.m., or guests are free...

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...

Unity of Omaha Easter Egg Hunt is directly after the 10:30 a.m. church service.

The traveling exhibit "Toytopia" runs March 9 - May 26 at The Durham Museum. "Toytopia" will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours and is included with museum admission. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars®...

The Sign & Dine Easter Egg Hunt is at the Inner Rail Food Hall. This is open to students and members of the Deaf community and includes an egg hunt and prizes.

The Durham Museum presents the exhibit "Play Clothes: Celebrating Rose Theater Costume Designer Sherri Geerdes" from March to May 26, 2024. Included with museum admission. For the past 40 years, costume designer Sherri Geerdes has delighted young people as her creations brought life to beloved characters on stage. In her early days with the Emmy Gifford Children’s...

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.

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...

The Easter Bunny will be roaming around Village Pointe Shopping Center on March 24. Get photos taken with the bunny and candy-filled eggs.

Operation: Easter Egg Hunt is March 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. Children search for hidden eggs placed throughout designated areas, while supplies last. There will be 10 golden eggs hidden throughout the museum with special prizes and 15 hidden egg stations staffed by museum team members in...

"Red Riding Hood" is on stage at The Rose March 22 through April 7. Accessible performance is April 6 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services, Audio Description Services, and Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $30; members receive four free tickets. Synopsis Wolfgang, the world’s greatest actor, is getting ready to act out the tale of Red Riding...

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...

Clifford The Big Red Dog will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special storytime! Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome! Note: Childcare groups, please call...

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...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" from March 8-30, 2024. Directed by Kyle Thomas. OCP will offer an audio-described performance on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Overview: Packed with quick changes and zany characters, Ken Ludwig’s "Baskerville" is a must-see mystery. Five actors play more than 40...

Chanticleer Theater presents "On Golden Pond" from March 14-17 & 21-24, 2024. Book by Ernest Thompson. Directed by Jeff Garst. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "On Golden Pond" is a classic American comedic drama that's every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted off Broadway in 1978. Retired couple Ethel and Norman...

Family Fun Day: Easter Extravaganza features Easter-themed crafts like egg decorating and making adorable bunny masks. A balloon artist will make balloon animals and there will be face painters there. Admission is $10 for four individuals.

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...

Brookestone Meadows, , Elkhorn, Neb., will have an Easter Egg Hunt with separate areas for small kids and big kids. Hot cocoa and cookies will also be served. The Easter Bunny will be there!

Omaha Performing Arts presents Disney's "The Lion King" Feb. 29 through March 24. Disney on Broadway recommends its productions for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. About the show Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And...