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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

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.

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

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...

Join Omaha Public Library at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Storytimes are free. Rain or shine, we'll be there! 2025 Schedule: Feb. 1 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at The Joslyn Feb. 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m....

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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

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.

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

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...

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 "FLIP Fabrique: Blizzard" on April 2, with curtain warmer Kiewit Luminarium. Tickets are $25-$40. With "Blizzard," FLIP Fabrique takes you on a crazy, poetic and gentle journey in the dead of winter, and invites you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their...

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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

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.

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver,...

Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 - 5 and their adult caregiver,...

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.

Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and children (pre-K, ages 3-5) to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s.  Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild. Cost is $18, $8 for garden members. Each registration...

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

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...

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...

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 "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 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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

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.

Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and children (pre-K, ages 3-5) to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s.  Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild. Cost is $18, $8 for garden members. Each registration...

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

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...

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...

Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and children (pre-K, ages 3-5) to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s.  Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild. Cost is $18, $8 for garden members. Each registration...

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...

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...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "More of a Heart" Dave Osmundsen from March 28 - April 21, 2024. Presented in partnership with Great Plains Theatre Commons. Synopsis: A mother’s love. A son’s need for independence. As Zachary, an Autistic teenager, comes of age in a world that rewards him for neurotypical behavior, he begins to question his feelings about his upbringing....

38 Special will perform at The Astro on April 4. Kris Lager Band will open the show. Tickets start at $59 and are available through Ticketmaster.

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...

Spring Artist Market is April 13 and 14 at the Harvester Artist Lofts & Gallery. Hours are April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking and admission is free. Vendors include: Deb Ball Delicate Imperfections Edie Ann Jewelry Randi Hunter Kuhlii Photography April & Gus Tifsilver...

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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

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.

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

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 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....

Benson First Friday is a year-round event held in the Benson Creative Arts District on the first Friday of each month. Visitors can walk to events and exhibitions located in neighborhood galleries and businesses. Seasonally, there is a street market and other outdoor activities. BFF also sponsors programming in the neighborhood including youth engagement, hands-on...

Mockingbird Hills Community Center holds Family Swim events on the first Friday of the month. Cost is $2 per person. Themes Feb. 7, Valentine's Day

Fall Out Boy performs at CHI Health Center Arena Omaha on April 5. Opening for the band is Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan, and Carr. Tickets available through TicketMaster.

"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 "Shattering the Norm: An Inside Look into TAIKOPROJECT's Benzaiten." Drumming troupe TAIKOPROJECT’s latest full-length work shatters gender stereotypes. Channeling the Japanese goddess, Benzaiten unites Japanese tradition with modern American innovation. Join the all-star San Francisco-based company for a unique, talk and play workshop for community members before they perform at the...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "More of a Heart" Dave Osmundsen from March 28 - April 21, 2024. Presented in partnership with Great Plains Theatre Commons. Synopsis: A mother’s love. A son’s need for independence. As Zachary, an Autistic teenager, comes of age in a world that rewards him for neurotypical behavior, he begins to question his feelings about his upbringing....

Welcome Spring with Michael Londra! "Ireland with Michael LIVE" is a multimedia experience that combines the music, dance, and stories of Ireland and features the ethereal voice of the leading Irish tenor . The LIVE theatrical show builds on the overwhelming success of the "Ireland with Michael" travel and music series on PBS. Emmy award-nominated...

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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

Guests are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care. Teddy Bear Weekend is March 29 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Scott Aquarium Conference Center. Stuffed animals will go through a health check-up including height, heartbeat, ear and eye exams and, if needed, a...

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®...

Archery Adventure Day is a Fontenelle Forest family program that includes archery basics, a family-friendly archery competition, a guided hike and a campfire with hotdogs and s’mores to end the program. A waiver must be completed for each family member before participating in activities. The program is held at Camp Wa-Kon-Da, not at Fontenelle Forest....

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

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...

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. The Candle Light Tour on Nov. 1 is $20 for adults...

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...

El Museo Latino presents the special exhibit "Frida Kahlo and the Blue House Exhibit" through July 27. The exhibit presents color photographs of the architecture and interior spaces of the Blue House created by Cristina Kahlo, as well as vintage black and white photographs taken by Diego Rivera, Antonio Kahlo, Lola Alvarez Bravo, Florence Arquín...

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 Holi Run Festival of Colors is open to runners of all abilities and ages. Run or walk the course, and at each kilometer, have colored powder thrown on you. There will be live music and refreshments. Wear white for the best experience. 

"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...

"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 Roller Derby will play against the Wicked City Roller Derby starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ages 5+. Kids age 4 and under are FREE. Tickets can be purchased at the front door on the day of the event.

Dan + Shay bring their Heartbreak On The Map Tour to CHI Health Center Omaha on April 6. Opening acts are Ben Rector and Hailey Whitters. Tickets are available through TicketMaster.

Omaha Symphony presents "Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert" on April 6-7, 2024. Tickets range from $20-$93. “Thirty years since the destruction of the second Death Star…” The Omaha Symphony presents "Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert" featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "More of a Heart" Dave Osmundsen from March 28 - April 21, 2024. Presented in partnership with Great Plains Theatre Commons. Synopsis: A mother’s love. A son’s need for independence. As Zachary, an Autistic teenager, comes of age in a world that rewards him for neurotypical behavior, he begins to question his feelings about his upbringing....

TAIKOPROJECT has astonished audiences worldwide since 2000 with their unique blend of traditional taiko drumming and innovative aesthetics. Percussive power, dynamic music, and graceful choreography work together to weave a gorgeous narrative you’ll have to see (and hear!) to believe! Ticketholders are invited to join us at 6:40 p.m. in the Orpheum Theater lobby for...

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...

This isn’t your garden variety Easter egg hunt! Our Easter bunny has an empty basket. See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the garden. Discover fun facts throughout the garden, enjoy hands-free activities for the whole family, and enjoy spring blooms as the garden awakens for...

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.

Guests are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care. Teddy Bear Weekend is March 29 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Scott Aquarium Conference Center. Stuffed animals will go through a health check-up including height, heartbeat, ear and eye exams and, if needed, a...

The monthly Omaha Winter Market is a family-friendly event featuring makers, growers, bakers and more. The Winter Markets are all indoors inside Nebraska Brewing Company with craft beer, bloody Marys and food trucks. 

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...

During the Nebraska Science Festival, the Boys Town Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Schedule: April 1-7: Comic Book Station. Make your own comic book and take photo with a 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel. April 8-14: Magnifying. Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes....

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 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...

Join Autism Action Partnership to celebrate World Autism Day with yard games and activities from community partners and friends, food trucks, and fun. All are welcome to create a more inclusive community. 

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.

Science Sunday is part of the Nebraska Science Festival. This is a free family-friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). 2025 Schedule: April 6 – Water Walking April 13 – Seed Bombs April 27 – Make your own Constellation 

Omaha Symphony presents "Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert" on April 6-7, 2024. Tickets range from $20-$93. “Thirty years since the destruction of the second Death Star…” The Omaha Symphony presents "Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert" featuring a screening of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the...

"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...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents "More of a Heart" Dave Osmundsen from March 28 - April 21, 2024. Presented in partnership with Great Plains Theatre Commons. Synopsis: A mother’s love. A son’s need for independence. As Zachary, an Autistic teenager, comes of age in a world that rewards him for neurotypical behavior, he begins to question his feelings about his upbringing....

Fontenelle Forest hosts STEM Sundays where families can explore STEM together in nature. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration. This program is designed for families with children 6 and older. Cost is $10 for members, $18 for non-members.

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...

"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...