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...

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

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...

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...

There will be a free Cinco de Mayo Storytime and craft activity at Learning Express on May 6.

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...

Dogs love going on an adventure. This year, plan a night out with your furry friend during Leashes at Lauritzen. These events are enjoyable nights for dogs to walk the trails, meet other dogs, take photos among the flowers and foliage, sniff all the things, and meet other dog lovers. Water will be available at stations throughout the...

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.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

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...

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

The Union for Contemporary Art will display London-based artist Alicia Reyes McNamara's "Two volcanoes grow together, two rivers lay side by side," an investigation into the queering of Mexican and Irish folklore and rituals in which beings and landscapes mutate and shapeshift, creating a personal imaginary in forms of embodiment. The collection of dream-like paintings reimagines femme centered folklore...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

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.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

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.

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

The 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...

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 Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

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

The Union for Contemporary Art will display London-based artist Alicia Reyes McNamara's "Two volcanoes grow together, two rivers lay side by side," an investigation into the queering of Mexican and Irish folklore and rituals in which beings and landscapes mutate and shapeshift, creating a personal imaginary in forms of embodiment. The collection of dream-like paintings reimagines femme centered folklore...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Chicken & Biscuits” April 19-May 12, 2024. Written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Tomica S. Jenkins. There will be an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Synopsis: Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When...

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.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

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...

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 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 Union for Contemporary Art will display London-based artist Alicia Reyes McNamara's "Two volcanoes grow together, two rivers lay side by side," an investigation into the queering of Mexican and Irish folklore and rituals in which beings and landscapes mutate and shapeshift, creating a personal imaginary in forms of embodiment. The collection of dream-like paintings reimagines femme centered folklore...

Quaker Steak & Lube's Classic Car Night is every Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. through Oct. 10. There will be a DJ, beer garden, and food specials.  

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

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...

The Florentine Players presents the melodrama “The Great Kowalski Road Trip: All Roads Lead to Florence” from May 9-18 at Florence City Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $13 for members/seniors. Tickets can be purchased via florentineplayers.com or call 402-455-6341 to make a reservation. Show synopsis: The Kowalski...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Chicken & Biscuits” April 19-May 12, 2024. Written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Tomica S. Jenkins. There will be an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Synopsis: Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When...

Chanticleer Theater presents “A Chorus Line” May 9-12 & 16-19, 2024. Lyrics by Edward Kleban, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "A Chorus Line" examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway...

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.

Omaha Children's Museum will hold A Spider-verse Family Fun Weekend from May 10-12 during regular museum hours. The weekend will feature Spider-Man themed activities, while supplies last. Included with museum admission.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

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 Union for Contemporary Art will display London-based artist Alicia Reyes McNamara's "Two volcanoes grow together, two rivers lay side by side," an investigation into the queering of Mexican and Irish folklore and rituals in which beings and landscapes mutate and shapeshift, creating a personal imaginary in forms of embodiment. The collection of dream-like paintings reimagines femme centered folklore...

Kids can make a handprint apron at Learning Express on May 10, while supplies last. The activity is free and open to all 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...

The Spring edition of Junkstock runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 featuring more than 200 vintage, antique and junk vendors, along with makers and food trucks. There will also be a Kids Village. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under admitted free; pets are welcomed. Early Bird...

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 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...

Food Truck Fridays will be held May 3, 10, 17 and 24 to celebrate the opening of the new water park, the Prime Time H20 Zone.

The Ralston High School Auto Show features more than 100 vehicles, as well as food vendors, a DJ, face painting, cookie sale, dunk tank and speed pitch. The Ralston High School FFA student group will conduct a Spring Plant Sale out of the school’s greenhouse. Donations benefit RHS Auto Club & SkillsUSA. Event is free with a...

The Mario Cart Tournament at the Drive-In will feature 64 participants (to honor Nintendo 64) battling it out on the big screen. Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. There will also be food trucks and concessions. Event is open to all ages.  Doors will open at 7 p.m. with tournament play starting at...

The Florentine Players presents the melodrama “The Great Kowalski Road Trip: All Roads Lead to Florence” from May 9-18 at Florence City Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $13 for members/seniors. Tickets can be purchased via florentineplayers.com or call 402-455-6341 to make a reservation. Show synopsis: The Kowalski...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Chicken & Biscuits” April 19-May 12, 2024. Written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Tomica S. Jenkins. There will be an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Synopsis: Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When...

Chanticleer Theater presents “A Chorus Line” May 9-12 & 16-19, 2024. Lyrics by Edward Kleban, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "A Chorus Line" examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway...

Rave On Productions presents “The Awesome 80s Prom” from May 3-19, 2024 at The Waiting Room. All shows are at 7:30 p.m.; doors open an hour early. Tickets are $35 for general admission seating. Synopsis: Set in the fictional Wanaget High School, the production unfolds as a hilarious and nostalgic prom night filled with classic...

Fontenelle Forest's guided sunset hikes include an hour and a half naturalist-guided hike though easy to moderate terrain of the forest. Trekking poles will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Participants will be let in at the front gate and will meet outside on Dennis Plaza (behind the Nature Center). Cost is $10...

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...

Celebrate Nebraska Bird Month and World Migratory Bird Day with a guided birding hike at Platte River State Park. Learn some birding basics and hike in the park with a naturalist to look for birds. Discover what it takes to be a birder and skills to help identify birds.    Meet at the Nature Center...

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.

Omaha Children's Museum will hold A Spider-verse Family Fun Weekend from May 10-12 during regular museum hours. The weekend will feature Spider-Man themed activities, while supplies last. Included with museum admission.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

The Spring edition of Junkstock runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 featuring more than 200 vintage, antique and junk vendors, along with makers and food trucks. There will also be a Kids Village. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under admitted free; pets are welcomed. Early Bird...

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...

Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is held over three weekends, with three different themes. There will be full-contact equestrian jousting; six unique performance stages featuring local, regional, and national talent; over a hundred costumed characters; and many one-of-a-kind artisans await you at this majestic festival. Admission is $18 for adults and $9 for children. Themes: May...

Organized by the Omaha Corgi Crew, presented by the Omaha Sports Commission, and supported by Gold Sponsors Buzztime, Best Buy Signs, and 402 Frenchies, the corgi races benefit local rescues. There will also be vendors booths, and food & refreshments. The event is free to attend. Only racing dogs allowed at the event (no spectator...

The Union for Contemporary Art will display London-based artist Alicia Reyes McNamara's "Two volcanoes grow together, two rivers lay side by side," an investigation into the queering of Mexican and Irish folklore and rituals in which beings and landscapes mutate and shapeshift, creating a personal imaginary in forms of embodiment. The collection of dream-like paintings reimagines femme centered folklore...

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 annual Florence Days Parade course is from Miller Park to McKinley Street. It usually starts at 1 p.m.

The City of Council Bluffs will hold Murals and Music to celebrate four new murals along the First Avenue Trail. Eight local artists will be actively painting murals on temporary art cubes installed at Cochran Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness these artists in action, gain insight into their creative process, and engage...

Jeff Barnes will present "The Queen's Road: Nebraska's Bumpy Ride To Statehood" at The Florence Mill during Florence Days. The presentation is a tale of scandal & endurance with images, maps and irony. It's made possible by History Nebraska & Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

Teen Nerf Night is a monthly activity at the library, where teens battle it out in the library stacks. NERF guns will be available to use, or feel free to bring your own. Open to ages 13-18. Snacks are provided.

Saturdays @ Stinson Concert Series is the free concert series at Stinson Park, located at Aksarben Village. There will be food and drink vendors, face painting, balloon artists, and playground equipment for kids to play on. Permitted items: Chairs, blankets, and coolers. Use koozies for cans and plastic cups for other drinks, as glass is...

The Florentine Players presents the melodrama “The Great Kowalski Road Trip: All Roads Lead to Florence” from May 9-18 at Florence City Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $13 for members/seniors. Tickets can be purchased via florentineplayers.com or call 402-455-6341 to make a reservation. Show synopsis: The Kowalski...

The professional arena football team Iowa Rampage plays at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. 2024 home game schedule: May 11 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Georgia Force Tickets May 19 at 2 p.m. vs. Salina Liberty Tickets May 25 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Wichita Regulators Tickets June 15 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Southwest Kansas Storm...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Chicken & Biscuits” April 19-May 12, 2024. Written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Tomica S. Jenkins. There will be an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Synopsis: Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When...

American Midwest Ballet presents “Cinderella” April 27 & 28, 2024 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center Council Bluffs and May 11 & 12, 2024 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha. Tickets are $27-$87. Note: The performance on April 28 is sold out.  "Cinderella" is a full-length story ballet. It’s an uplifting rendition of a...

Chanticleer Theater presents “A Chorus Line” May 9-12 & 16-19, 2024. Lyrics by Edward Kleban, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "A Chorus Line" examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway...

Rave On Productions presents “The Awesome 80s Prom” from May 3-19, 2024 at The Waiting Room. All shows are at 7:30 p.m.; doors open an hour early. Tickets are $35 for general admission seating. Synopsis: Set in the fictional Wanaget High School, the production unfolds as a hilarious and nostalgic prom night filled with classic...

Dustin Lynch brings his Killed the Cowboy Tour to Stir Cove with Special Guest Skeez. General admission tickets are $39.50, and are available through Ticketmaster. 

The Phil Collins Experience comes to The Astro on May 11. Tickets start at $29 and are available through Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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.

Omaha Children's Museum will hold A Spider-verse Family Fun Weekend from May 10-12 during regular museum hours. The weekend will feature Spider-Man themed activities, while supplies last. Included with museum admission.

Experience the coolest adventure in town at "Ice Age Adventure," the all-new exhibit at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opening Friday, May 3. Thirty-eight prehistoric animals from the Ice Age will come to life in a drive-through, interactive experience. It is included with Safari Park admission. The Wildlife Safari Park will have special experiences including daily educational...

Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is held over three weekends, with three different themes. There will be full-contact equestrian jousting; six unique performance stages featuring local, regional, and national talent; over a hundred costumed characters; and many one-of-a-kind artisans await you at this majestic festival. Admission is $18 for adults and $9 for children. Themes: May...

The Spring edition of Junkstock runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 featuring more than 200 vintage, antique and junk vendors, along with makers and food trucks. There will also be a Kids Village. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under admitted free; pets are welcomed. Early Bird...

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...

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 Community Playhouse presents “Chicken & Biscuits” April 19-May 12, 2024. Written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Tomica S. Jenkins. There will be an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Synopsis: Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When...

American Midwest Ballet presents “Cinderella” April 27 & 28, 2024 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center Council Bluffs and May 11 & 12, 2024 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha. Tickets are $27-$87. Note: The performance on April 28 is sold out.  "Cinderella" is a full-length story ballet. It’s an uplifting rendition of a...

Chanticleer Theater presents “A Chorus Line” May 9-12 & 16-19, 2024. Lyrics by Edward Kleban, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante. Tickets are $20-$30. Synopsis: "A Chorus Line" examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

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...