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...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

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...

The Monday Night Market, featuring farmers and makers, is held on the last Monday of the month from April to October in Olde Town Elkhorn. There will be fresh local produce, handmade goodies, desserts, live music, food truck, family-friendly activities, photo ops, and outdoor seating.

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...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

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...

"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....

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...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

The Creighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball team's 2024 season includes the following home games: Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. vs. NC State (tickets) Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. vs. University of Missouri (tickets) Sept. 1 at 2:30 p.m. vs. Drake (tickets) Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. vs. Kansas State University (tickets) Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. vs....

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

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...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

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

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

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

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...

"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....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

"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...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

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,...

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....

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...

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

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...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

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...

"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....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

"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 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...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy 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.  

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....

“Madrigal Dinner” is presented Oct. 3 & 4 at Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College. The event features early choral music, poetry, with buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $25 for the general public. IWCC Staff/Student price available by contacting the Box Office. All tickets must be purchased by Sept. 27.

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

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...

Bluebarn Theatre presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The production is adapted by Jim Helsinger from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

UNO Theatre presents "Dracula" by Bram Stroker from Oct. 3-13, 2024. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview performances are $10); UNO students receive a free ticket.

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...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

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...

"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....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

The National Park Service's Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail presents the first, Lewis and Clark Expo on Oct. 4 and 5 on the Riverfront Plaza and Lawn just south of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail's Visitor Center and north of Lewis and Clark Landing.   The expo is a free, family-friendly event...

They Aren’t That Spooky is an educational program at Mahoney State Park in October. The park naturalists will teach people to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem. Meet at the Nature Center. Free, but a valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

The character Jasper Rabbit from "Creepy Carrots" will visit for Omaha Public Libraries this month for a special storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome.  Visit schedule: Oct. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Willa Cather branch Oct. 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Saddlebrook branch Oct. 6 from 1:30 to...

"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...

Junkstock Harvest Edition will be held on the weekends of Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6. Shop junk, vintage, and artisan vendors, enjoy live­ music, try food trucks, and explore Kids Village. The event is pet-friendly. The one-day pass is $15 and the three-day pass is $25. Children 12 and under are free. Hours are Fridays,...

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 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...

Kindred Spirits Framily Reunion & Campout is a night of music and camping at Falconwood Park. General admission tickets are $20 and include free camping. Band schedule: 5 p.m. - Secret Formula 6:30 p.m. - Gallivant 7:45 p.m. -  Funk Trek 9 p.m. - Kris Lager 10:30 p.m. - Fam Jam featuring musicians from all...

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

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

The Bookworm Presents a fun-filled evening with John Patrick Green in celebration of his new book, "InvestiGators: Class Action." • The event will begin at 6 p.m. and doors at the Westside Community Center will open at 5 p.m.  A book signing and photo op with John Patrick Green and Mango & Brash will follow...

“Madrigal Dinner” is presented Oct. 3 & 4 at Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College. The event features early choral music, poetry, with buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $25 for the general public. IWCC Staff/Student price available by contacting the Box Office. All tickets must be purchased by Sept. 27.

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"...

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

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...

UNO Theatre presents "Dracula" by Bram Stroker from Oct. 3-13, 2024. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview performances are $10); UNO students receive a free ticket.

Bluebarn Theatre presents “Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker” Oct. 3-27. The production is adapted by Jim Helsinger from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., and Oct. 20 & 27 at 2 p.m.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents “Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches” Oct. 4 through Nov. 3. Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize®- and Tony Award®-winning drama "Angels in America" is one of the greatest American plays of this past century. In the midst of the AIDS crisis during the 1980s, six New Yorkers with interconnected lives grapple with...

Black Holes Double Feature will be shown at Mallory Kountze Planetarium from Oct. 4-26. "Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible" will be screened at all showings, as well as one of the following: "Hot and Energetic Universe," "Unveiling the Invisible," or "Black Holes." Tickets are $10.

Fontenelle Forest is celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Fontenelle Trading Post with a history exhibit located in the Baright Gallery. "Nebraska's Deep Roots" tells the story of how the Fontenelle Trading Post came to be and what a trading post during the 1800’s may have looked like. It's open daily at the Fontenelle Forest Nature...

The Bellevue Farmers Market is held at Washington Park, between East 20th and 19th Avenues along Franklin Avenue. The market is held on Saturday mornings from early June to mid-September. The dates in 2023 are: Saturdays, June 1 through Oct. 5, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon.  

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

Celebrating the history, people and culture of Japan, the Omaha Sister Cities Association and Lauritzen Gardens are honored to present the Japanese Ambience Festival. Festival features include: origami, calligraphy, koinobori, ikebana and bonsai demonstrations and food tastings. Special performances include: taiko drumming, koto music, and martial arts demonstrations. Join us to salute our sister city of Shizuoka, Japan, and...

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...

Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard celebrates the Pumpkin Harvest Festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 during prime pumpkin patch season. There will be pumpkin-themed entertainment and food specials throughout the festival. The festival is included with regular admission.  

Junkstock Harvest Edition will be held on the weekends of Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 4-6. Shop junk, vintage, and artisan vendors, enjoy live­ music, try food trucks, and explore Kids Village. The event is pet-friendly. The one-day pass is $15 and the three-day pass is $25. Children 12 and under are free. Hours are Fridays,...

Omaha Children's Museum not-so-scary haunted house, Cobweb Castle, is open during regular museum hours from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. It's included with museum admission.

 The 712 Initiative and Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs has the Block To Block Classic Car Show on Oct. 5. Show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with awards starting at 3 p.m. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. and costs $20.    All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Council Bluffs and...

Fairytale Omaha hosts a Royal Tea Party featuring The Mermaid Princess and Tower Princess on Oct. 5. There will be three sessions: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. (Grown-Ups Only). There will be an interactive experience of singing and dancing, as well as "tea" (juice, lemonade, or water) and enjoy a selection of treats. Tickets are $25...

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...

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

The 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...

"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....

“Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope” will be on display from Sept. 26 to Oct. 27 at the Luminarium in collaboration with Tactile Images and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The multi-sensory experience featuring interactive exhibits, informative displays, and breathtaking images of deep space from the James Webb Space Telescope...

"Will You Watch Me Win?" an exhibition by April Bey, will be on display Sept. 26 through Dec. 7 at The Union For Contemporary Art. The closing reception and conversation with the artist is on Dec. 7.  The exhibition invites viewers to explore the enchanting lore of Atlantica—a vibrant, imagined utopia where Black queer joy and...

Autumn Mystic Fest is at the Mid-America Center on Oct. 5 & 6. Hours are Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly psychic fair features tarot readers, astrology readers, healers, massage therapists, aura photography, and venders with crystals, jewelry, candles, oils, clothing, incense...

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 National Park Service's Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail presents the first, Lewis and Clark Expo on Oct. 4 and 5 on the Riverfront Plaza and Lawn just south of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail's Visitor Center and north of Lewis and Clark Landing.   The expo is a free, family-friendly event...

Papillion Area Historical Society's event Fall For Papillion celebrates the past with hands-on experiences for all ages and tasks the original Papillion community would have done. Prairie life will go from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will include butter making, laundry, handkerchief dolls, weaving, and more. Portal Field Games will start at 1 p.m. and include a...

They Aren’t That Spooky is an educational program at Mahoney State Park in October. The park naturalists will teach people to love things like bats, spiders and snakes for their unique adaptations and their positive impact on the ecosystem. Meet at the Nature Center. Free, but a valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

The character Jasper Rabbit from "Creepy Carrots" will visit for Omaha Public Libraries this month for a special storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos. Children of all ages are welcome.  Visit schedule: Oct. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Willa Cather branch Oct. 5 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Saddlebrook branch Oct. 6 from 1:30 to...

"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...

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....

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 Bubbly Tart will have Halloween-Themed Tea Parties in October. Parties are: Oct. 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Oct. 5 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Oct. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Oct. 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30...

"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 Public Library branches will hold a Storybook Pumpkin Patch in October. Each family will receive one pumpkin to decorate as their favorite literary character. At the conclusion of the program, decorated pumpkins will be put on display at the library. All craft supplies will be included. Oct. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the...

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...

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 University of Nebraska at Omaha Hockey team plays its home games at Baxter Arena. Upcoming 2024-2025 Season games include: Oct. 5 at 6:07 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Oct. 18 at 7:07 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Oct. 19 at 7:07 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 8 at 7:07 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 9 at 7:07 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 22 at 7:07 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 23 at 7:07...

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...

"Spooky Space" will be shown at Mallory Kountze Planetarium on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. from Oct. 5-26. Tickets are $10. Intended for ages 3+. Synopsis: Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and they're far more terrible counterparts...

"The Thorn" is on stage at the Orpheum Theater on Oct. 5 and 6. Often described as "cirque meets the passion of Jesus," "The Thorn" is an immersive show featuring live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and big visual effects.

Drafthouse of Horrors 2024 features a month of horror films at Alamo Drafthouse La Vista. Times vary, but most films are in the evening. Brunch movies start at 11 or 11:30 a.m. 2024 movies: Oct. 1- "The Monster Squad" Oct. 3 - "The Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 4- "The Thing" and "16MM Halloween Special"...

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...