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+,...

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...

Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the history and heritage of Omaha's First Nations People. The free community event will feature traditional dancing performed by the White Eagle Club Dancers of the Omaha Nation Public School, followed by a shared traditional meal of soup and frybread prepared by members of the tribe. Bring chairs and blankets. White Eagle...

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...

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"...

FLiCKER: A Candlelit Halloween Concert is Oct. 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Apparition Omaha, a Halloween pop-up bar at Bushwhackers Saloon. The Nova String Quartet will perform classics like "Funeral March of a Marionette," "Danse Macabre," and "Night on Bald Mountain," as well as "I Put A Spell on You," "Paint It Black"...

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 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....

"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...

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"...

FLiCKER: A Candlelit Halloween Concert is Oct. 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Apparition Omaha, a Halloween pop-up bar at Bushwhackers Saloon. The Nova String Quartet will perform classics like "Funeral March of a Marionette," "Danse Macabre," and "Night on Bald Mountain," as well as "I Put A Spell on You," "Paint It Black"...

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 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...

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...

"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...

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...

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

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....

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

Omaha Public Library will host an Omaha History Escape Room adventure in the Genealogy and Local History Room. You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various Omaha history-related puzzles and clues before your time is up. This escape room is for teens 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"...

Chromeo & The Midnight: Chrome Nights North American Tour is at Steelhouse Omaha on Oct. 16. Girl Ultra opens. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.

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.

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

The 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...

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...

"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...

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....

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"...

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...

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+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

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 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...

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.

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...

Anime NebrasKon is a Japanese Animation and pop culture convention that started in 2004. Highlights include an arcade, a huge vendors and artists area, costumes, an extensive board game room, Q & A with celebs from anime and games, karaoke, dances with live DJs, anime viewing rooms, and more. The convention runs Oct. 18-20; hours...

"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 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...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room, based on the best-selling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series by Jeff Kinney, will be held on Sept. 28 at the OPL Abrahams branch, for two sessions, 2 and 3 p.m., for participants ages 9-12. Registration is required; call (402) 444-6284 or email Victoria Hoyt (vahoyt@omahalibrary.org) to sign...

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...

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...

A haunted house built out of balloons will be open inside Oak View Mall from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024. The haunted house, built by The Balloon Bros.,  is wheelchair accessible. Hours are Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission...

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....

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

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"...

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

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

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...

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.

American Midwest Ballet presents "Momentum" on Oct. 18-20, 204. The production is a showcase of the range of ballet. More details TBA.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

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...

Anime NebrasKon is a Japanese Animation and pop culture convention that started in 2004. Highlights include an arcade, a huge vendors and artists area, costumes, an extensive board game room, Q & A with celebs from anime and games, karaoke, dances with live DJs, anime viewing rooms, and more. The convention runs Oct. 18-20; hours...

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.

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.

Join Omaha Parks and Recreation and Nebraska Game and Parks for a fun family fishing experience! All equipment is provided and volunteers will be available to help as needed. This event is FREE to the public.

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...

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...

Acorn Acres Discover Day celebrates the reopening of the half-acre playscape located within the first loop of the Riverview Boardwalk. There will be vendors there including Hardy Coffee, Willie Dogs, and Omaha Brownie Bar. The event is free for members or with daily admission. No registration is required.

"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...

A haunted house built out of balloons will be open inside Oak View Mall from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024. The haunted house, built by The Balloon Bros.,  is wheelchair accessible. Hours are Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Admission...

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...

Artists-in-residence will welcome the public into their studios to view their works-in-progress, and discuss art, life, and their Bemis residency experience. Open House/Open Studios includes curator-led tours of current exhibitions and a hands-on art activity.   Schedule 11 AM: Exhibition galleries open12–1 PM: ARTalks with current artists-in-residence in Bemis’s Presentation Space gallery1–4 PM: Open studios...

"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...

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 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 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.

"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 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...

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"...

American Midwest Ballet presents "Momentum" on Oct. 18-20, 204. The production is a showcase of the range of ballet. More details TBA.

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...

Omaha Performing Arts presents "Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert" on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Holland Performing Arts Center. A live band will perform in sync as the cult classic movie is screened.

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...

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+,...

The annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. As we approach this vibrant and deeply meaningful celebration, we invite everyone to honor their ancestors and those we have lost with our community ofrenda. Our ofrenda is open to ALL to contribute unframed photos...

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...

Anime NebrasKon is a Japanese Animation and pop culture convention that started in 2004. Highlights include an arcade, a huge vendors and artists area, costumes, an extensive board game room, Q & A with celebs from anime and games, karaoke, dances with live DJs, anime viewing rooms, and more. The convention runs Oct. 18-20; hours...

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.

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

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