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...

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 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...

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....

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

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...

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 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....

The Tiny Tot Fall Party & Storytime celebration will be at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center. Enjoy  Music & Movement at 10 a.m., followed by crafts and getting the wiggles out in the gym and bounce in a bounce house. The storytime focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active...

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....

"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...

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...

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 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...

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...

"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...

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...

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 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...

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...

"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...

The Office of Latino/Latin American Studies's fourth biennial art exhibition, ARTELATINX 2024, is on display through Oct. 18 at Bancroft Street Market. Explore the work of Latinx artists from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota at this free exhibit. Hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m., and Fridays – Sundays by...

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....

University of Nebraska-Omaha Women's Soccer 2024 schedule includes the following home games played at Caniglia Field: Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. (tickets) Sept. 29 at...

Omaha Public Library holds Silent Reading Parties on the second Thursday of the month. In this nontraditional book club, there are no assigned readings – you just read what you bring. OPL's Mobile Library, aka Poppy, will be there, as well. Read for an hour and then socialize...or not. 2024 schedule Sept. 12 at Lewis And...

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.

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...

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...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

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 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...

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

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...

The RiverFront will host Fun Fall Fridays with games, giveaways, and fall activities at the Eighth Street Plaza near Heartland of America Park.

"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...

The Creepy Carrots Escape Room is on Oct. 11 with three separate sessions: 1, 2 and 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 10 at Omaha Public Library Swanson branch. The escape room is based on the best-selling picture book "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds. Registration is required; call (402) 444-4852 to sign up for a 30-minute...

The City of Council Bluffs hosts Costume Night at Cochran Park, featuring free activities like pumpkin painting, costume dance party, games, an outdoor movie, light-up balloon animals, and free hamburgers while supplies last. Other food vendors will be on-site, with additional items available for purchase.

AfroCon 2024 is Oct. 11 at Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater and the main event is Oct. 12 at the MCC Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology, Building No. 24. AfroCon supports talented independent artists and businesses led by people of color and celebrates all-things-nerd culture. There will be panel discussions, cosplay contests, and vendors.  Opening...

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"...

Donice Morace plays at Bushwackers on Oct. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7. Cover is $15.

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"...

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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...

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...

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.

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...

Vendors set up in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. The Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October. The dates for 2025 are: Saturdays, May 3 through Oct. 11, 2025. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

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

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

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...

Candyland Trick or Treat events will be held at Omaha Children's Museum Saturdays, Oct. 12, 19 and 26 during regular museum hours. Trick or treating is included with regular museum admission.

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.

AfroCon 2024 is Oct. 11 at Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater and the main event is Oct. 12 at the MCC Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology, Building No. 24. AfroCon supports talented independent artists and businesses led by people of color and celebrates all-things-nerd culture. There will be panel discussions, cosplay contests, and vendors.  Opening...

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

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 City of Omaha hosts Fall Fest on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hummel Park. Come celebrate fall with guided nature hikes, fall crafts, archery, games, s’mores and more. 

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 Pumpkin Festival at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard is Oct. 12 and 13. Activities included with admission are pumpkin painting, play with goats, tractor rides, corn maze, orchard scavenger hunt, playground, and human hamster wheels. Find a golden pumpkin in the patch and win prize. Activities an U-Pick run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....

"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...

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:

Kiewit Luminarium's “Science of Fear” runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 3, exploring the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear with interactive experiences. Included with museum admission. Full description: "This month-long program invites guests to explore the many cultural and personal dynamics of fear. Through several interactive experiences, the Luminarium presents a multi-sensory investigation into...

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...

Fall Fest In The Village is a free family-friendly event along North 24th Street between Ohio and Burdette. Activities include free pumpkins (while supplies last), balloon artists, popcorn bar, petting zoo, live music, games, and more. 

"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 Mystery at Baker Street Escape Room will be held on Oct. 12 for two sessions, 1 and 2 p.m., for ages 13 to 18 at the Elkhorn branch of the Omaha Public Libary. Registration is required; call (402) 289-4367 to sign up for a 30-minute session. Maximum of 10 participants per room. It will also...

Village Pointe Shopping Center will celebrate Halloween early with Boo Bash. Meet special characters, trick or treat, get your face painted and more. Schedule: Trick-or-treat from 1 to 3 p.m. along Davenport Street Character meet & greets, face painting, balloon twisters and a free concert for 3 to 5 p.m. by the High Heel Band...

Halloween Is Brewing With Fun is Oct. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Owen Marina located inside Mahoney State Park. Activities include a costume parade, pumpkin carving contest, games, and trolley rides. Campsites will be decorated that evening for a decorating contest. Activities are free, but a valid state park permit is required.

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,...

Blackstone District's annual Farnam Fest will be held on Oct. 12 in the parking lot behind Scriptown Brewing, on Farnam Street between 39th and 40th. The event will include live performances by Minne Lussa, Velvet Velvet, Cowgirl Eastern, Clarence Tilton, and DJ Herricane Cole. Gates open at 3 and music starts at 4. Admission is $10.

This one-of-a-kind event in Omaha makes painting into a competitive spectator sport! Artists go head-to-head during three timed rounds, and the audience votes for the winner. There's music, drinks and food, plus the art is available for auction.  Doors open at 5 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets in advance are $20 each; they cost $30...

The Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

This one-of-a-kind event in Omaha makes painting into a competitive spectator sport! Artists go head-to-head during three timed rounds, and the audience votes for the winner. There's music, drinks and food, plus the art is available for auction.  Doors open at 5 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets in advance are $20 each; they cost $30...

This one-of-a-kind event in Omaha makes painting into a competitive spectator sport! Artists go head-to-head during three timed rounds, and the audience votes for the winner. There's music, drinks and food, plus the art is available for auction.  Doors open at 5 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets in advance are $20 each; they cost $30...

This one-of-a-kind event in Omaha makes painting into a competitive spectator sport! Artists go head-to-head during three timed rounds, and the audience votes for the winner. There's music, drinks and food, plus the art is available for auction. There's also a Kids’ Art Booth and interactive painting stations. Doors open at 5 p.m. Seating is...

Omaha Lancers Hockey play their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Here's their 2024 schedule: Omaha Lancers Pre-Season Game vs. Sioux City Musketeers - Sept. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Tri-City Storm - Sept. 13 at 7:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs. Chicago Steel - Oct 12. at 6:05 p.m. Omaha Lancers vs....

"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...

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...

The Haunted Theatre Show is a Halloween magic show & album release party. The first half of the show will feature magic followed by a 15-minute intermission. The second half will feature live music from Ryan Chandler's long-awaited music album, "Monsters & Ghosts." Performers include JuJu the Mystic as MC for the night, Jeff Delgado, Audrey...

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...

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.

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...

Vendors set up at Aksarben Village along 67th Street and Mercy Road. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. You can shop the Aksarben Village Farmers Market on Sundays from early May to mid-October. The 2025 dates are: Sundays, May 4 to Oct. 12, 2025 The market...

Meet some of the most notorious members of the plant kingdom during Wicked Plants. This indoor exhibit highlights the dark side of the botanical world, with specimens that can poke, puncture, poison, irritate, intoxicate, stink, and even kill. It’s a great way to learn about plants and celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/tickets. Cost is $15+ tax ages 13+,...

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 Rose presents "Coraline" from Oct. 11-27. Based on Neil Gaiman’s frighteningly fun children’s novel and the luminous stop-motion animated film, it’s a spooky musical spectacular perfect for the Halloween season. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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...

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...