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...

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...

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...

Kids In The Hy-Vee Kitchen is a kid's cooking class recommended for kids ages 4-8 years old (parent is required to stay during the class). Children will have the opportunity to help make the recipes at the front of the room, which will then be distributed to the entire class. Some recipes will be made individually...

Joslyn Castle & Gardens and the Omaha Public Library hold story time at the castle on the third Monday of the month from May to September. A youth librarian from Omaha Public Library reading classic fairy tales from around the globe. After story time, kids will reenact the tales using costumes, props, and the castle gardens...

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...

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

The University of Nebraska-Omaha Men's Soccer 2024 season features the following home games played at Caniglia Field: Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Oct. 2...

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...

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

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...

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

Join us for a family program that connects nature-inspired books with the great outdoors! In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music,...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

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 Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

"Gathering," a collaborative exhibition organized by Valerie St. Pierre Smith, considers the act of gathering–gathering kin, gathering medicine, gathering songs–as an embodied practice that uplifts indigenous lifeways and ancestral healing practices. Exhibition artists and organizers assert food and plant medicine pathways in the immersive, indigenized environment of the exhibition space to question the disconnects and...

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 drive-in Fall Film Series is in September and October. Gates open at 5 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Cost is $5 per person. 2024 schedule Sept. 19 - "Remember The Titans"  Sept. 26 - "Selena" (in conjunction with Las Chingonas Entertainment) Oct. 2 - Death Becomes Her" Oct. 10 - "Coco" Oct....

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

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...

Puss in Boots Presents Shrektemberfest will be held during museum hours on Sept. 20-22. Themed activities and meet & greets are included with admission.

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Nebraska's first LEGO Store will have a Grand Opening Weekend Sept. 20-22. Help build the LEGO Mystery Mural with over 110,000 bricks, see LEGO® model displays from LOLUG (Lincoln/Omaha LEGO User Group), and enjoy exclusive promotions all weekend long. Take selfies with the LEGO® Mascot on Friday. The LEGO® Mural & LOLUG LEGO® display will be located...

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...

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

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 Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

"Gathering," a collaborative exhibition organized by Valerie St. Pierre Smith, considers the act of gathering–gathering kin, gathering medicine, gathering songs–as an embodied practice that uplifts indigenous lifeways and ancestral healing practices. Exhibition artists and organizers assert food and plant medicine pathways in the immersive, indigenized environment of the exhibition space to question the disconnects and...

German-American Society celebrates two events -- German Day and Oktoberfest -- on Sept. 20 & 21. It is the 140th German Day in Omaha. The family-friendly celebration includes German cuisine, beers, traditional dancing, and entertainment.   Admission on is $7; kids under 13 free with guardian. Shuttle parking at Buildertrend, 11818 I St., will be available. Schedule of...

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...

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

Family Bingo Night at the La Vista Community Center will be held monthly. There will be prizes. Upcoming bingo nights: Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20, and Jan. 17. For more information, call 402.331.3455.

Family Bingo Night at the La Vista Community Center will be held monthly. There will be prizes. Upcoming bingo nights: Jan. 16 (New Year's Resolution) and Feb. 20 (Bingo Be Mine). For more information, call 402.331.3455.

Looking for the best improv on a Friday night? You're in the right place! Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out. Cost is $10 online, $13 at the door.

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

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” from Sept. 13-29, 2024. More details TBA.

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American” bookend this program of American masters, including pianist/composer Conrad Tao.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

Popcorn productions presents the melodrama "The Night of the Knave Knight" by Julie Eschlman Aug. 30 through Oct. 20 at the theater at Mahoney State Park. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids (ages 12 and under), and Family Packages (2 adults, 2 kids) are $28. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Once upon a time...

SNAP! Productions presents “American Psycho: The Musical” from Sept. 13-29 at Ghost Light Theatre.  Synopsis: Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, American Psycho is about the daily life of Patrick Bateman, a young and wealthy investment banker who is also secretly a serial killer.

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard will screen movies outdoors in the fall. Movies start at dusk. No outside food or drink allowed. Bring your own blankets, chairs and bug spray. 2024 Schedule: Sept. 20 - "The Little Rascals" Sept. 27 - "The Lion King" Oct. 4 - "Hocus Pocus" Oct. 11 - "Beetlejuice" Oct. 18 - "The Pagemaster"...

The Backline's hottest new improv show asks Omaha's most influential people to share some of the juiciest details from some of their wildest stories. Then a team of Backline's best improvisers create scenes based off these stories on the spot. Get ready to learn a little and laugh a lot. If you are familiar with...

Mallory Kountze Planetarium on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers public planetarium shows on select evenings. Tickets are $10. Upcoming Shows: "Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope" - Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at 6:30 & 8 p.m., Aug. 30 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 31 at...

The Midwest's BEST stand up comedians all jam-packed in to one hour of fast-paced live comedy like nothing else you'll find in Omaha. 11 comedians that could each headline their own show all in just over an hour. Now that we have a FULL BAR, we will have a special shot deal for folks looking to...

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...

Puss in Boots Presents Shrektemberfest will be held during museum hours on Sept. 20-22. Themed activities and meet & greets are included with admission.

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

Railroad Days is an annual celebration of all things train and track. There will be train-themed activities at various locations in Council Bluffs between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum, RailsWest Railroad Museum, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment (PACE), the Historic General Dodge House, and the Historic 100 Block of Council Bluffs...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

Gifford Farm's Fall Festival will be held on Sept. 21 with live music, hayrack rides, vendors and character appearances. Cost is $6 per person (cash or check only) for everyone ages 2+. Some activities are an additional fee.    

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

Nebraska's first LEGO Store will have a Grand Opening Weekend Sept. 20-22. Help build the LEGO Mystery Mural with over 110,000 bricks, see LEGO® model displays from LOLUG (Lincoln/Omaha LEGO User Group), and enjoy exclusive promotions all weekend long. Take selfies with the LEGO® Mascot on Friday. The LEGO® Mural & LOLUG LEGO® display will be located...

Kids In The Hy-Vee Kitchen is a kid's cooking class recommended for kids ages 4-8 years old (parent is required to stay during the class). Children will have the opportunity to help make the recipes at the front of the room, which will then be distributed to the entire class. Some recipes will be made individually...

The first-ever Olde Towne Elkhorn Fall Festival will feature live music, vendors, street performers, and all things fall.

"Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Quiché through Illustration," featuring works by Jaime Arredondo, is at El Museo Latino from Sept. 20, 2024 through Jan. 7, 2025. The Opening Reception is on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Gallery Talk starting at 6:30 p.m. An illustration workshop will be held on Sept. 21...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

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...

Nebraska Oktoberfest is a family-friendly celebration will have live music, games, German beer and German food planned by Bierhaus Maisschäler and Kinkaider Brewing. The ceremonial keg tapping is at 12:30 p.m. followed by games and music. Live music by Angie Kriz & the PolkaToons and Rascal Martinez. Games include Hammerschlagen (Stump), Mastkrugstemmen (Stein Stamina) for men and...

Kros Strain Brewing Co. is turning its parking lot into a pumpkin patch for a family-friendly event during the day and a 21+ event at night. There will be a bounce house, lawn games, live DJ, food trucks, and a variety of pumpkins for purchase. Activities are weather dependent. During the day time, there will...

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands will hold its annual Day for Kids celebration on Sept. 21. The free event is open to the community and features free food, bounce houses, games, dunk tank and more. 

German-American Society celebrates two events -- German Day and Oktoberfest -- on Sept. 20 & 21. It is the 140th German Day in Omaha. The family-friendly celebration includes German cuisine, beers, traditional dancing, and entertainment.   Admission on is $7; kids under 13 free with guardian. Shuttle parking at Buildertrend, 11818 I St., will be available. Schedule of...

"The Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

The 33rd annual Intertribal Powwow will be held at the Fort Omaha campus of Metropolitan Community College. The powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago. It's free and open to the public. Emcee: Taylor Cheii Begay,...

The Pumpkin Prowl is Sept. 21 at participating Midtown Crossing restaurants. It's a pay-as-you-go tasting tour for all things pumpkin. Visit as many stops as you’d like, in any order, and vote for your favorite establishment of the day. 

Rhythms of India, hosted by India Association of Nebraska, is Sept. 21. Enjoy Indian food and cultural programs. General admission is $10, seniors are $5, and kids under 5 are free.

Enjoy the music of Elvis while dining on a buffet of barbecue. Elvis Dinner Theatre will take place at Carl’s at Mahoney (located inside the lodge) on Sept. 21, with show times at 4:30, 6, and 7:15 p.m. Admission is $30 and include the show, Memphis BBQ buffet, salad bar, dessert, and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets may be purchased at...

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

A stellar lineup of the area's best standup comics bring their most fire material in this competition to become the Top Comic in Omaha (and win a cash prize!) If you want to see the best Omaha has to offer fight it out with everything they have, then you are going to want to see...

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,...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” from Sept. 13-29, 2024. More details TBA.

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American” bookend this program of American masters, including pianist/composer Conrad Tao.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

Popcorn productions presents the melodrama "The Night of the Knave Knight" by Julie Eschlman Aug. 30 through Oct. 20 at the theater at Mahoney State Park. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for kids (ages 12 and under), and Family Packages (2 adults, 2 kids) are $28. For reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: Once upon a time...

SNAP! Productions presents “American Psycho: The Musical” from Sept. 13-29 at Ghost Light Theatre.  Synopsis: Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, American Psycho is about the daily life of Patrick Bateman, a young and wealthy investment banker who is also secretly a serial killer.

Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday evening? Look no further. Featuring some of the funniest people in Omaha, Tears on the Podium specializes in performing one long scene featuring relatable characters! It’s almost like an episode of one of your favorite sitcoms. You’ll laugh so hard you’ll think you’ve had an ab...

Mallory Kountze Planetarium on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers public planetarium shows on select evenings. Tickets are $10. Upcoming Shows: "Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope" - Aug. 23 at 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at 6:30 & 8 p.m., Aug. 30 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 31 at...

Join us for a special live recording of Quik Draw Comedy X at The Backline Comedy Theater in Downtown Omaha. Get ready for a night filled with rapid-fire laughter as each comic takes the stage not once, but twice, with two separate 2-minute stand-up comedy sets. But the fun doesn't stop there – following each comic's...

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...

Puss in Boots Presents Shrektemberfest will be held during museum hours on Sept. 20-22. Themed activities and meet & greets are included with admission.

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is celebrated at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard from Sept. 13-29. Watch Bluegrass performances at the Cider Mill Stage. There will be BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm, as well as a lot of barbecue at Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse, including ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. ...

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Wednesdays, as well. 2025 Schedule:

The temporary exhibition "Ed Ruscha: Paper" is at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Showcasing Ruscha’s wry use of text and image and his inventive approach to media and technique, this inaugural exhibition in the museum’s first dedicated gallery for works on paper features drawings, prints, and photographs from the artist’s recent gift...

An exhibition featuring works by Eva LeWitt is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Jan. 20, 2025. LeWitt approaches her sculptures and installations with a spirit of experimentation, curiosity, and play. Subtly intervening in a long tradition of abstraction, LeWitt builds upon the pared-down aesthetics of Minimalism and Conceptualism, while offering a rejoinder...

The exhibition "Clément Cogitore: Les Indes Galantes" is on display at The Joslyn from Sept. 10 through Feb. 23, 2025. Working at the intersection of cinema, photography, and installation, Clément Cogitore examines ritual, collective memory, and notions of the sacred. "Les Indes Galantes: takes its title and music from a 1735 opera-ballet by French composer Jean-Philippe...

Nebraska's first LEGO Store will have a Grand Opening Weekend Sept. 20-22. Help build the LEGO Mystery Mural with over 110,000 bricks, see LEGO® model displays from LOLUG (Lincoln/Omaha LEGO User Group), and enjoy exclusive promotions all weekend long. Take selfies with the LEGO® Mascot on Friday. The LEGO® Mural & LOLUG LEGO® display will be located...

Castle and Creative District Invitational opens Aug. 15 in the Sunderland Gallery of the St. Cecilia Cultural Center. The Invitational Opening is Aug. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. (coinciding with the neighborhood's Art Walk). The exhibit features works of over 35 regional artists who work with pastels, acrylics, watercolors, ceramics, woods, metals, and fabric arts. Show...

The Durham Museum presents "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" from June 22 through Oct. 13, 2024. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living...

The Durham Museum is teaming up with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom to showcase the history of a show that pioneered nature and wildlife programming and continues to educate viewers today. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" will be on display July 13 through Oct. 6, 2024. After making its network premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom...

"The Lost World of Dragons" will be on display at The Durham Museum Sept. 21-Dec. 31, 2024. The exhibit features interactive experiences for guests of all ages. Visitors will be immersed in the stories and mythology of dragons – exploring the lore and history of fire-breathers in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to ancient China....

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 Answer Is Love Exists" solo exhibition showcases John Clement’s latest works, delving into the dynamic interplay of form, space, and movement. Known for his geometric and Constructivist-inspired sculptures, Clement’s work defies traditional boundaries, captivating audiences with its curvi-linear compositions and dynamic forms. The exhibit runs Aug. 2 through Jan. 5, 2025. Admission is $10;...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jersey Boys" Sept. 13 through Oct. 13 on the Hawks Mainstage. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical, "Jersey Boys" is the jukebox sensation that takes you behind-the-scenes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons—their rise, tough times, personal clashes...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” from Sept. 13-29, 2024. More details TBA.

Chanticleer Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” Sept. 12-15 & 19-22, 2024. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end...

SNAP! Productions presents “American Psycho: The Musical” from Sept. 13-29 at Ghost Light Theatre.  Synopsis: Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, American Psycho is about the daily life of Patrick Bateman, a young and wealthy investment banker who is also secretly a serial killer.

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...