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...

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

The temporary exhibit "Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of 'Doc' Cook" will be on display at The Durham Nov. 9 through Jan. 12, 2025. The exhibit showcases photographs by Sergeant Rudolph “Doc” Cook, a soldier and photographer with the 88th Infantry Division, 313th Engineers during World War I, as well as loans...

Omaha Public Library brings the Elephant and Piggie Escape Room to several branches over Winter Break. Solve puzzles and clues based on the best-selling "Elephant and Piggie" picture books by Mo Willems to see if you can win their prize. Best for ages 6-10. It's free to do, but registration may be required. Schedule: Dec. 21...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

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...

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Celebrate New Year’s Eve all day long at Omaha Children's Museum. Put on some swag as you ring in the New Year with the Amazing Bubble Show, NYE crafts, characters, and bubble drops throughout the day. All activities included with admission, while supplies last.

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....

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

The temporary exhibit "Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of 'Doc' Cook" will be on display at The Durham Nov. 9 through Jan. 12, 2025. The exhibit showcases photographs by Sergeant Rudolph “Doc” Cook, a soldier and photographer with the 88th Infantry Division, 313th Engineers during World War I, as well as loans...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

The zoo celebrates New Year's Eve early on Dec. 31. Activities for daytime visitors include: DJ Dance Party - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Desert Dome Plaza. There will be a countdown at 11:59 a.m.; noise makers provided. Photo Booth - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Desert Dome Lobby (complimentary experience) Snowball...

The Durham Museum  celebrates the New Year with a day-time event that includes live music from Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, as well as crafts and activities. Make a party hat to wear while enjoying the bubble wrap stomp and balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall. The event is...

Noon Year’s Eve party at the Hy-Vee on Broadway is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a balloon drop at noon. There will be kids’ lunch specials, coloring pages, and sparkling grape juice, as well.

Winterland’s Noon Year’s Eve Celebration includes free ice skating at Heartwood Preserve with festivities running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online reservations are full but there are a limited number of walk-up tickets available. 

The Creighton University Men's Basketball team plays home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Here are their 2024-2025 season home game lineup: Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. against Purdue - Charity Exhibition (Ticketmaster) Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. against UTRGV Vaqueros (Ticketmaster) Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. against Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (Ticketmaster) Nov. 13 at...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

The New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular starts at 7 p.m. in downtown Omaha. Fireworks will be launched from 10th and Cass streets, near CHI Health Center & Charles Schwab Field. That's also the recommended viewing area. Tune in to STAR 104.5 to listen to the music the fireworks are choreographed to.  Arrive early and park...

Kick off the New Year by participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks. Nebraska’s annual First Day Hikes are a chance to explore trails, watch wildlife, snap photos and create a lifetime of memories. Each year, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission encourages park-goers to take a hike on Jan. 1 at a Nebraska state...

The Creighton University Women's Basketball team plays home games at DJ Sokol Arena, with one exception on Jan. 25 at CHI Health Center Omaha. Here are their 2024-2025 season home game lineup: Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. against Southwest Minnesota State (Ticketmaster) Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. against Drake Bulldogs (Ticketmaster) Nov. 22 at 4...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

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...

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...

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

The temporary exhibit "Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of 'Doc' Cook" will be on display at The Durham Nov. 9 through Jan. 12, 2025. The exhibit showcases photographs by Sergeant Rudolph “Doc” Cook, a soldier and photographer with the 88th Infantry Division, 313th Engineers during World War I, as well as loans...

Kiewit Luminarium's annual exhibit of light, art and science runs Nov. 14 through Jan. 26. Programming for all ages explores the broad spectrum of light’s influence on human culture and its significance as a source of scientific inquiry in disciplines ranging from biology to astrophysics. Included with admission. The opening event for "GLOW" is Nov....

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales are held every Thursday and the first & third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Swanson Library. There are thousands of books, covering every genre, with the lowest prices in town, including mysteries, thrillers, romance, westerns, non-fiction, children’s,...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

Union Pacific Railroad Museum is hosting a Pajama Party from Jan. 2-4. Enjoy interactive model trains and UP sleeper car activities, plus watch a family-friendly train film with popcorn. If someone in your family wears pajamas, you'll get a 15% off discount in the gift shop. Admission is free to the museum!

"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;...

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Women's Basketball team plays their home games at Baxter Arena.  2024-2025 schedule: Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. (Ticketmaster) Jan....

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

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...

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...

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

The temporary exhibit "Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of 'Doc' Cook" will be on display at The Durham Nov. 9 through Jan. 12, 2025. The exhibit showcases photographs by Sergeant Rudolph “Doc” Cook, a soldier and photographer with the 88th Infantry Division, 313th Engineers during World War I, as well as loans...

Kiewit Luminarium's annual exhibit of light, art and science runs Nov. 14 through Jan. 26. Programming for all ages explores the broad spectrum of light’s influence on human culture and its significance as a source of scientific inquiry in disciplines ranging from biology to astrophysics. Included with admission. The opening event for "GLOW" is Nov....

Zoology for Beginners is an introduction to animal classification, physical and behavioral animal adaptations and how naturalists care for Ambassador Animals. Participants will meet live animals and participate in animal-related activities. Each session will last approximately 1 hour. Sessions are held at the newly renovated James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Mahoney State Park. This...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

Union Pacific Railroad Museum is hosting a Pajama Party from Jan. 2-4. Enjoy interactive model trains and UP sleeper car activities, plus watch a family-friendly train film with popcorn. If someone in your family wears pajamas, you'll get a 15% off discount in the gift shop. Admission is free to the museum!

"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...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

"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;...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

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

The exhibit “You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" is on display through Jan. 25, 2025. The exhibit celebrates local history through stories, artifacts, and contributions from our community, museums, and historical societies. Admission is free.

The exhibit "The Artist Next Door" is on display at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center through Feb. 8, showcasing a dynamic gallery exhibition highlighting the diverse talents of local artists from the Harvester Artist Lofts and PACE Studio Artists. Located adjacent to the Hoff Center, the Harvester Artist Lofts foster creativity and collaboration,...

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...

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...

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:

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

The temporary exhibit "Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of 'Doc' Cook" will be on display at The Durham Nov. 9 through Jan. 12, 2025. The exhibit showcases photographs by Sergeant Rudolph “Doc” Cook, a soldier and photographer with the 88th Infantry Division, 313th Engineers during World War I, as well as loans...

Kiewit Luminarium's annual exhibit of light, art and science runs Nov. 14 through Jan. 26. Programming for all ages explores the broad spectrum of light’s influence on human culture and its significance as a source of scientific inquiry in disciplines ranging from biology to astrophysics. Included with admission. The opening event for "GLOW" is Nov....

Traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas Exhibit is on display at Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Cultural Museum starting Nov. 29. The annual exhibit shows how Christmas has been celebrated in the "old countries." Exhibit features Christmas trees decorated with traditional Czech and Slovak handmade ornaments, nativity scenes, and traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas music....

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales are held every Thursday and the first & third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Swanson Library. There are thousands of books, covering every genre, with the lowest prices in town, including mysteries, thrillers, romance, westerns, non-fiction, children’s,...

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

Union Pacific Railroad Museum is hosting a Pajama Party from Jan. 2-4. Enjoy interactive model trains and UP sleeper car activities, plus watch a family-friendly train film with popcorn. If someone in your family wears pajamas, you'll get a 15% off discount in the gift shop. Admission is free to the museum!

"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...

Art-Tastic Saturdays is held on the first Saturdays of the month at The Joslyn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring gallery activities, special presentations, and creative exploration designed for all ages.

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Kiewit Luminarium has special programs planned around the exhibit, GLOW, the Luminarium’s seasonal celebration of light, art, and science. Activities are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and are included with museum admission. Schedule: Jan. 4 & 5 - Magic Ball Folding Fun Jan. 11 & 12 - Kaleidoscopes Family Fun Jan. 18 &...

The exhibit “You're Home: A History of Pottawattamie County" is on display through Jan. 25, 2025. The exhibit celebrates local history through stories, artifacts, and contributions from our community, museums, and historical societies. Admission is free.

The exhibit "The Artist Next Door" is on display at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center through Feb. 8, showcasing a dynamic gallery exhibition highlighting the diverse talents of local artists from the Harvester Artist Lofts and PACE Studio Artists. Located adjacent to the Hoff Center, the Harvester Artist Lofts foster creativity and collaboration,...

"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;...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

Comedy After Dark is Omaha’s longest running comedy series for a reason! The first Saturday of each month you can catch this uncensored, unapologetic, wild ride of a Stand Up Comedy showcase. Brought to you by savvy veterans of the local comedy scene (Chuck & Bill Comedy) and their misfit associates. Expect BIG laughs and COLD...

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...

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...

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 annual exhibit of light, art and science runs Nov. 14 through Jan. 26. Programming for all ages explores the broad spectrum of light’s influence on human culture and its significance as a source of scientific inquiry in disciplines ranging from biology to astrophysics. Included with admission. The opening event for "GLOW" is Nov....

In the installation "Appliqué sur le terrain," Henry Payer views the cultural landscape of present-day Nebraska through the vibrant lens of Indigenous ribbonwork appliqué. The installation is on view through Sept. 4, 2025.   "Appliqué sur le terrain" involves sewing layers of silk ribbons, cotton, wool, and glass beads to make regalia for special occasions. The distinctive...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Kiewit Luminarium has special programs planned around the exhibit, GLOW, the Luminarium’s seasonal celebration of light, art, and science. Activities are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and are included with museum admission. Schedule: Jan. 4 & 5 - Magic Ball Folding Fun Jan. 11 & 12 - Kaleidoscopes Family Fun Jan. 18 &...

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

The temporary exhibit "Beyond Combat: World War I Through the Lens of 'Doc' Cook" will be on display at The Durham Nov. 9 through Jan. 12, 2025. The exhibit showcases photographs by Sergeant Rudolph “Doc” Cook, a soldier and photographer with the 88th Infantry Division, 313th Engineers during World War I, as well as loans...

"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;...

Traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas Exhibit is on display at Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Cultural Museum starting Nov. 29. The annual exhibit shows how Christmas has been celebrated in the "old countries." Exhibit features Christmas trees decorated with traditional Czech and Slovak handmade ornaments, nativity scenes, and traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas music....

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

Spielbound and Omaha Performing Arts present the event Whodunit? An Extravaganza of Murder and Mystery Games in advance of the January production of the Broadway show "CLUE- Live on Stage!" Play board games that have murder and mystery at the heart of them. Volunteers will be on hand to lead the games, some dressed as...