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...

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...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

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...

Pete the Cat will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special Storytime. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. The library explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Schedule: June 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch June 8, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at W....

The City of Omaha, the City of Council Bluffs, and the City of La Vista host free hydrant parties each summer. The Omaha parties are June 3 through July 26 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and held in three location each day (one at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.). The Council Bluffs parties are...

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...

Choose Your Own Adventure is a free event at the library for kids ages 6-12 that explores the "Magic Tree House" series.  Participants will decide where the story goes. Each choice will lead to a craft or activity that will change the story and lead to another decision. Registration is required and opens May 15. Schedule: June...

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...

Learning Express will hold a Swifty Party featuring a live performance by a Taylor Swift impersonator, meet and greet sessions, and a bubble dance party. The event is free and for all ages.

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

Omaha Children's Museum will host the temporary exhibit "Kenya's Kids" starting June 8, 2024. "Kenya’s Kids" magically transports visitors into the lives of children living in Kenya today. The environments created in the exhibit space are designed to bring that experience to life and encourage children to not just learn about, but also participate in...

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....

Pete the Cat will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special Storytime. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. The library explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Schedule: June 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch June 8, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at W....

Storytime With String Sprouts is a musical storytime with the Omaha Conservatory of Music at Omaha Public Library branches. This storytime will include a special musical story, songs with movement, and an instrument petting zoo, where participants can try out a violin, cello, glockenspiel, stirring xylophone, lollipop drum, and a shaker instrument. Schedule: June 11...

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...

Do Space has pop up workshops at Omaha Public Library branches this summer. All supplies needed are provided.  Schedule: June 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Saddlebrook Branch - Cyanotype (for ages 7+; call 402-444-5780 or email jhumphrey@omahalibrary.org to register. Registration opens May 15) June 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at South Omaha Branch...

The City of Omaha, the City of Council Bluffs, and the City of La Vista host free hydrant parties each summer. The Omaha parties are June 3 through July 26 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and held in three location each day (one at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.). The Council Bluffs parties are...

The inflatable STARLAB dome will be at various Omaha Public Library branches this summer. Learn about the stars, planets, asteroids, comets, light speed, light years, our galaxy and our solar system. Journey to the far away constellations of Greek Mythology and Native American lore. There will be interactive stations to explore all things cosmic while waiting...

A free kid's art workshop on drawing cartoons with water colors will be held weekly at Curry In A Hurry with John Borgeson.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission hosts community fishing events around the state each summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is an opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn....

Popcorn Productions, LLC and Mahoney State Park present melodramas each summer. This year, there are three shows in production: "B Mine Forever," "Phantom of Dark Grove," and "Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere." Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). Family package price is $28 for two adults and two...

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

Omaha Children's Museum will host the temporary exhibit "Kenya's Kids" starting June 8, 2024. "Kenya’s Kids" magically transports visitors into the lives of children living in Kenya today. The environments created in the exhibit space are designed to bring that experience to life and encourage children to not just learn about, but also participate in...

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 City of Omaha, the City of Council Bluffs, and the City of La Vista host free hydrant parties each summer. The Omaha parties are June 3 through July 26 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and held in three location each day (one at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.). The Council Bluffs parties are...

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 Public Library's summer reading events include Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show at various branches.  Schedule: June 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Washington Branch (Registration is required; call 402-444-4849 or email ajwenzl@omahalibrary.org to register.) June 15 from 11 a.m. to noon at South Omaha Branch  June 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at...

The Medieval Faire Adventure is a fun afternoon of themed crafts and activities for the whole family inspired by knights, dragons, and fairy tale adventures. Registration is required to join the resident royalty for a tea party. All activities are free of charge. Note: The library does not discriminate by gender. Young princes are encouraged to attend the...

The Wednesday Night Workout Series is a free outdoor workout, sponsored by Methodist Health System and led by licensed instructors from Genesis Health Clubs. Attendees are welcome and encouraged to bring a water bottle and blanket or mat. 2024 Schedule: May 22 – Zumba May 29 – Mixxed Fit June 5 – Pound June 12...

Pete the Cat will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special Storytime. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. The library explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Schedule: June 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch June 8, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at W....

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hello, Dolly!" from May 31-June 30, 2024. Tickets are $25-$50. OCP will offer an audio-described performance for those who are blind or visually impaired on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance on Saturday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Call the OCP Box Office at (402)...

Popcorn Productions, LLC and Mahoney State Park present melodramas each summer. This year, there are three shows in production: "B Mine Forever," "Phantom of Dark Grove," and "Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere." Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). Family package price is $28 for two adults and two...

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

Omaha Children's Museum will host the temporary exhibit "Kenya's Kids" starting June 8, 2024. "Kenya’s Kids" magically transports visitors into the lives of children living in Kenya today. The environments created in the exhibit space are designed to bring that experience to life and encourage children to not just learn about, but also participate in...

Regency Shopping Center holds Kids FunFare events on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in June at the center court area.  2024 Schedule: Moments – June 6 The String Beans – June 13 Omaha Street Percussion – June 20 Joe Cole – June 27  

Pete the Cat will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special Storytime. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. The library explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Schedule: June 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch June 8, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at W....

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...

Throughout the NCAA Men's College World Series, Fan Fest is held outside Schwab Field. The Men's College World Series Fan Fest features entertainment, interactive games and fun for all ages. No game ticket needed to attend. 2024 Fan Fest Schedule: June 13 - 12 to 4 p.m. (Open Practice Day) June 14 - 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...

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...

Inflatable Thursdays is a pool event held every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cryer Pool. Activities are included with pool admission. Weather permitting.

The City of Omaha, the City of Council Bluffs, and the City of La Vista host free hydrant parties each summer. The Omaha parties are June 3 through July 26 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and held in three location each day (one at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.). The Council Bluffs parties are...

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 Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s activities. There’s also usually live...

Falconwood Park's Summer At The Drive-In Series starts May 24. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Drive-in spaces are first come, first served. Bring chairs and blankets in the event of being directed to parking in the back lot. Admission is $5 per person for everyone ages 5 and older. Children ages 4...

Kiewit Luminarium summer events include day time and Night Light programming. Night Light is an 18+ series at the Luminarium. "Explore Life Beyond Earth with Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez" - Thursday, June 6, from 7:30 - 10 p.m. (Night Light); Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ready for an out-of-this-world experience? Soil scientist, educator, and STEM...

Union Omaha's home matches are held at Werner Park. Here's the 2025 home schedule: Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. (Championship Celebration) Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. (311 Night & $3 Thursday) Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. (Pride Night & Pups at the Pitch) Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. (Youth Soccer Night,...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hello, Dolly!" from May 31-June 30, 2024. Tickets are $25-$50. OCP will offer an audio-described performance for those who are blind or visually impaired on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance on Saturday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Call the OCP Box Office at (402)...

Popcorn Productions, LLC and Mahoney State Park present melodramas each summer. This year, there are three shows in production: "B Mine Forever," "Phantom of Dark Grove," and "Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere." Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). Family package price is $28 for two adults and two...

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

Omaha Children's Museum will host the temporary exhibit "Kenya's Kids" starting June 8, 2024. "Kenya’s Kids" magically transports visitors into the lives of children living in Kenya today. The environments created in the exhibit space are designed to bring that experience to life and encourage children to not just learn about, but also participate in...

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 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...

Pete the Cat will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special Storytime. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. The library explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Schedule: June 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch June 8, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at W....

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 street in front of Kros Strain Draft Works will be closed for Dingerville '24 - just in time for the opening weekend of the college baseball tournament. Dingerville will feature local vendors with unique merch, music, food, and a beer garden to celebrate the return of baseball in Omaha. This is a family-friendly event.  ...

The City of Omaha, the City of Council Bluffs, and the City of La Vista host free hydrant parties each summer. The Omaha parties are June 3 through July 26 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and held in three location each day (one at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.). The Council Bluffs parties are...

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 2024 NCAA Men's College World Series is held June 14-22/23, 2024 at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha.  Game schedule: Game 1 - June 14 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets  Game 2 - June 14 at 6 p.m. Get Tickets Game 3 - June 15 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets Game 4 - June 15...

Omaha Public Library has created an escape room experience for teens based on the best-selling Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. 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! For ages 12-18. Schedule:...

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....

The 2024 NCAA Men's College World Series is held June 14-22/23, 2024 at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha.  Game schedule: Game 1 - June 14 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets  Game 2 - June 14 at 6 p.m. Get Tickets Game 3 - June 15 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets Game 4 - June 15...

The Third Annual PACE New Masters 2024 exhibit, presented by Kathleen Pyper, is on display at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center from May 24 through Sept. 28, 2024. The juried exhibition features 40+ professional photographers depicting realism landscapes, figures, and portraits. The opening night reception is May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. On opening...

The Office of Undergraduate Admission UNO hosts Mav Movie Night, featuring bounce houses, yard games, a live broadcast from Power 106.9, and the movie "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish." The first 250 guests get a free meal ticket. Free parking is provided at Baxter Arena and several locations in Aksarben Village. Bring a blanket or...

Shadow Lake Towne Center's weekly summer concert series is held at the Hy-Vee Amphitheater. Food and beverages available for purchase at each concert. No outside alcohol is permitted. 2024 Schedule June 7: The Radio Eclectic (Party Band Covering the '60s to Today's Hits) June 14: Silas Creek (Modern & Classic Country) June 21: The Fishheads (Mix of...

"Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor: The New Musical" is on stage at The Rose June 7-23. Accessible performances are June 15 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and June 22 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $32 for the balcony and $35 for the main floor (members receive a...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hello, Dolly!" from May 31-June 30, 2024. Tickets are $25-$50. OCP will offer an audio-described performance for those who are blind or visually impaired on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance on Saturday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Call the OCP Box Office at (402)...

Popcorn Productions, LLC and Mahoney State Park present melodramas each summer. This year, there are three shows in production: "B Mine Forever," "Phantom of Dark Grove," and "Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere." Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). Family package price is $28 for two adults and two...

Moonlight Movies is a free outdoor movie series at the La Vista Public Library. Blankets, chairs, and picnics are encouraged. Supporting community partner Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will provide prizes for raffle drawings before each show. Movies start at dusk. 2024 Movie Schedule: June 14 - "Wonka" July 12 - "Elemental"

SNAP! Productions presents "Heathers: The Musical" June 7-22, 2024 at Ghost Light Theater. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students/seniors. Monday, June 17, is Industry Night. Synopsis: "Heathers: The Musical" is the "darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park,” June 7-23, 2024. Tickets are $15-$20. Synopsis: In a case of opposites attract, blissful young newlyweds struggle to get along in their Manhattan fixer-upper apartment. "Barefoot in the Park" is among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway history, and it was turned into a...

Wilson Performing Arts Center presents "School of Rock" June 14-23, 2024. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for kids.

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

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...

The Gretna Farmers Market is held in downtown Gretna along McKenna Avenue every Saturday morning from June 1 through Oct. 19.

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

Omaha Children's Museum will host the temporary exhibit "Kenya's Kids" starting June 8, 2024. "Kenya’s Kids" magically transports visitors into the lives of children living in Kenya today. The environments created in the exhibit space are designed to bring that experience to life and encourage children to not just learn about, but also participate in...

The sixth annual Strawberry Festival at Nelson Produce Farm is on the weekends of June 8 & 9 and June 15 & 16. Activities include: Live music Farmer Phil Show Strawberry Jam Demo Hayrack Rides Strawberry Dessert Walks All You Can Eat Strawberries at the strawberry jumping pillow Face Painting & Hair Braiding Strawberry/Ladybug Art...

Throughout the NCAA Men's College World Series, Fan Fest is held outside Schwab Field. The Men's College World Series Fan Fest features entertainment, interactive games and fun for all ages. No game ticket needed to attend. 2024 Fan Fest Schedule: June 13 - 12 to 4 p.m. (Open Practice Day) June 14 - 11 a.m....

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...

Celebrate Nebraska pollinators at the Schramm Pollinator Party! The Schramm Education Center will be hosting a Pollinator Party event in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Bee Lab, Nebraska Extension, the UNL Entomology Department, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. This free, annual event is part of a statewide celebration of Nebraska Pollinator Week. Activities...

The 2024 Omaha Branch NAACP Juneteenth Parade begins on the historic corner of 24th & Lake streets and travels north to Sprague Street. The 2024 theme is "This Is Us."

Pete the Cat will visit Omaha Public Library branches for a special Storytime. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. The library explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. Schedule: June 7, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch June 8, 10:30 to 11 a.m. at W....

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...

Kids Jamboree Days feature complimentary entertainment including face painting, balloon twisting, magicians, as well as sweet treats from Cold Stone Creamery. Activities are weather-dependent. 

Omaha Public Library's summer reading events include Jeff Quinn's all-new magic show at various branches.  Schedule: June 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Washington Branch (Registration is required; call 402-444-4849 or email ajwenzl@omahalibrary.org to register.) June 15 from 11 a.m. to noon at South Omaha Branch  June 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at...

The street in front of Kros Strain Draft Works will be closed for Dingerville '24 - just in time for the opening weekend of the college baseball tournament. Dingerville will feature local vendors with unique merch, music, food, and a beer garden to celebrate the return of baseball in Omaha. This is a family-friendly event.  ...

Kiewit Luminarium summer events include day time and Night Light programming. Night Light is an 18+ series at the Luminarium. "Explore Life Beyond Earth with Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez" - Thursday, June 6, from 7:30 - 10 p.m. (Night Light); Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ready for an out-of-this-world experience? Soil scientist, educator, and STEM...

The Third Annual PACE New Masters 2024 exhibit, presented by Kathleen Pyper, is on display at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center from May 24 through Sept. 28, 2024. The juried exhibition features 40+ professional photographers depicting realism landscapes, figures, and portraits. The opening night reception is May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. On opening...

The 2X Monster Truck Tour's Extreme Monster Truck Experience featuring King Sling is at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds on June 15. Gates open at noon for the pre-show meet & greet pit party is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Kids can race in the Young Guns Powerwheel half -time race; no pre-registration is necessary. They...

The Third Annual Juneteenth JoyFest is an all-ages day of music, food, and celebration on North 24th Street and Ohio Street, after the Juneteenth Parade. This year's theme is Year of Legacy, honoring the rich history of jazz and culture along North 24th Street, and familial ties that inspire generations to move forward. Enjoy live performances and...

The Omaha Freedom Festival is hosted by Freedomtainment, a 501c3 non-profit organization located in North Omaha, Nebraska, and celebrates the Juneteenth holiday which honors the emancipation of those enslaved in the United States. Day time activities include a Kidz Zone with family activities from noon to 5 p.m. Activities from noon to 5 p.m. are FREE....

The 2024 NCAA Men's College World Series is held June 14-22/23, 2024 at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha.  Game schedule: Game 1 - June 14 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets  Game 2 - June 14 at 6 p.m. Get Tickets Game 3 - June 15 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets Game 4 - June 15...

"Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor: The New Musical" is on stage at The Rose June 7-23. Accessible performances are June 15 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and June 22 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $32 for the balcony and $35 for the main floor (members receive a...

Fat Brain Toys's Big Play Saturday theme is Foam Party. Foamaha will throw the foam party in the parking lot. There will be beach music, free snow cones, and of course, a lot of foam.

The temporary exhibition "Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Halfmoon’s practice spans torso-scaled and colossal-sized stoneware sculptures, with some soaring up to nine feet and weighing over eight hundred pounds....

The temporary exhibition "Paul Stephen Benjamin: Black of Night" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening night reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Paul Stephen Benjamin’s practice is an ongoing investigation of blackness through concept, thought, and perception. From wordplay with the actual...

Celebrate the start of the CWS in Omaha at Heartland of America Park at the Eighth Street Plaza (near the Skate Ribbon). Festivities include free face painting, baseball-themed giveaways, lawn games, free shaved ice, and more. 

The 2024 NCAA Men's College World Series is held June 14-22/23, 2024 at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha.  Game schedule: Game 1 - June 14 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets  Game 2 - June 14 at 6 p.m. Get Tickets Game 3 - June 15 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets Game 4 - June 15...

Celebrate the changing seasons of the forest. Each Solstice/Equinox Celebration will include a seasonal craft, a short hike, a bonfire with s’mores and an opportunity to learn more about the folklore that surrounds each of these astrological phenomena. Event is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Registration is required. Members must sign in to receive...

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 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...

Falconwood Park's Summer At The Drive-In Series starts May 24. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Drive-in spaces are first come, first served. Bring chairs and blankets in the event of being directed to parking in the back lot. Admission is $5 per person for everyone ages 5 and older. Children ages 4...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hello, Dolly!" from May 31-June 30, 2024. Tickets are $25-$50. OCP will offer an audio-described performance for those who are blind or visually impaired on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance on Saturday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Call the OCP Box Office at (402)...

SumTur Amphitheater's summer series, Sundown Starlight Movies Series, features a free screening of a family-friendly film. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with pre-show entertainment. The movie starts at dusk. 2024 schedule: June 1 - "The Little Mermaid" June 8 - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" June 15 - "Elemental" July 27 - "Haunted Mansion"...

Popcorn Productions, LLC and Mahoney State Park present melodramas each summer. This year, there are three shows in production: "B Mine Forever," "Phantom of Dark Grove," and "Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere." Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). Family package price is $28 for two adults and two...

SNAP! Productions presents "Heathers: The Musical" June 7-22, 2024 at Ghost Light Theater. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students/seniors. Monday, June 17, is Industry Night. Synopsis: "Heathers: The Musical" is the "darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park,” June 7-23, 2024. Tickets are $15-$20. Synopsis: In a case of opposites attract, blissful young newlyweds struggle to get along in their Manhattan fixer-upper apartment. "Barefoot in the Park" is among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway history, and it was turned into a...

Wilson Performing Arts Center presents "School of Rock" June 14-23, 2024. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for kids.

SumTur Amphitheater's summer series, Sundown Starlight Movies Series, features a free screening of a family-friendly film. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with pre-show entertainment. The movie starts at dusk. 2025 schedule: Aug. 2 - "Inside Out 2" with opening band Blues Ed Aug. 9 - "Mufasa: The Lion King"  Aug. 16 - "The Goonies"

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...

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will open the temporary exhibit "Power Up" from May 25 through April 20, 2025 (extended run). In the exhibit, families can explore five practices that can supercharge your well-being: Physical activity, emotional health, nutrition, relationships, and creative expression. Power Up teaches kids that they have the power to create a happy and...

Rediscover classic yard games at Lauritzen Gardens this summer. Garden Games will run through Sept. 2, 2024. From croquet, to card games and from I-SPY® to giant chess, compete with your family and friends outdoors. Included with paid garden admission or membership.

Omaha Children's Museum will host the temporary exhibit "Kenya's Kids" starting June 8, 2024. "Kenya’s Kids" magically transports visitors into the lives of children living in Kenya today. The environments created in the exhibit space are designed to bring that experience to life and encourage children to not just learn about, but also participate in...

The sixth annual Strawberry Festival at Nelson Produce Farm is on the weekends of June 8 & 9 and June 15 & 16. Activities include: Live music Farmer Phil Show Strawberry Jam Demo Hayrack Rides Strawberry Dessert Walks All You Can Eat Strawberries at the strawberry jumping pillow Face Painting & Hair Braiding Strawberry/Ladybug Art...

Throughout the NCAA Men's College World Series, Fan Fest is held outside Schwab Field. The Men's College World Series Fan Fest features entertainment, interactive games and fun for all ages. No game ticket needed to attend. 2024 Fan Fest Schedule: June 13 - 12 to 4 p.m. (Open Practice Day) June 14 - 11 a.m....

The temporary exhibition "Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Halfmoon’s practice spans torso-scaled and colossal-sized stoneware sculptures, with some soaring up to nine feet and weighing over eight hundred pounds....

The temporary exhibition "Paul Stephen Benjamin: Black of Night" is at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from May 18 through Sept. 15, 2024. The opening night reception is May 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Paul Stephen Benjamin’s practice is an ongoing investigation of blackness through concept, thought, and perception. From wordplay with the actual...

The street in front of Kros Strain Draft Works will be closed for Dingerville '24 - just in time for the opening weekend of the college baseball tournament. Dingerville will feature local vendors with unique merch, music, food, and a beer garden to celebrate the return of baseball in Omaha. This is a family-friendly event.  ...

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 2024 NCAA Men's College World Series is held June 14-22/23, 2024 at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha.  Game schedule: Game 1 - June 14 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets  Game 2 - June 14 at 6 p.m. Get Tickets Game 3 - June 15 at 1 p.m. Get Tickets Game 4 - June 15...

"Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor: The New Musical" is on stage at The Rose June 7-23. Accessible performances are June 15 at 2 p.m. (ASL Services and Audio Description Services) and June 22 at 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Show). Tickets are $32 for the balcony and $35 for the main floor (members receive a...

SNAP! Productions presents "Heathers: The Musical" June 7-22, 2024 at Ghost Light Theater. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students/seniors. Monday, June 17, is Industry Night. Synopsis: "Heathers: The Musical" is the "darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Hello, Dolly!" from May 31-June 30, 2024. Tickets are $25-$50. OCP will offer an audio-described performance for those who are blind or visually impaired on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance on Saturday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Call the OCP Box Office at (402)...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park,” June 7-23, 2024. Tickets are $15-$20. Synopsis: In a case of opposites attract, blissful young newlyweds struggle to get along in their Manhattan fixer-upper apartment. "Barefoot in the Park" is among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway history, and it was turned into a...

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...

Wilson Performing Arts Center presents "School of Rock" June 14-23, 2024. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for kids.

Popcorn Productions, LLC and Mahoney State Park present melodramas each summer. This year, there are three shows in production: "B Mine Forever," "Phantom of Dark Grove," and "Gary Botter and the Divining Sphere." Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children (ages 12 and under). Family package price is $28 for two adults and two...