"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

Bluey's Bubble Dance Party will start at 5 p.m. at Learning Express of Omaha. Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup. Open to all ages.

Author and journalist Theodore Wheeler discusses the societal and personal factors that helped form his novel in the presentation "Kings of Broken Things: Bystanders, Historical Wounds, and the Omaha Race Riot of 1919." Wheeler's book, "Kings of Broken Things," is an immigrant coming-of-age story set amid the political, economic and racial tensions surrounding the 1919 lynching...

Molchat Doma Tour 2025 is Feb. 24 at Steelhouse Omaha. Sextile opens the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8. General admission/Floor tickets are $35 and available through Ticketmaster.

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

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...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes Feb. 18 - Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios Feb. 25 - Premier Martial Arts March 4 - The Mouse Mansion with Miss Tina March 11 - Tales of Leprechauns and Magic with Miss M March 18 - Amazing...

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

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...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Omaha Fashion Week runs from Feb. 26 through March 1 at the Omaha Design Center. Theme nights include Student Night Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Designer Showcase with emerging and featured designers (Thursday & Friday), and the Finale Designer Showcase (Saturday). On Sunday, you can Shop The Runway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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...

UNO Theatre presents "New Ways, New Works: A celebration of Arts and Performance" Feb. 20-23 and Feb. 27-March 2, 2025. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview tickets are $10).

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

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...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

The Durham Museum Speaker Series features "Train Rides, Tall Tales and Tailgates: A History of the Cornhusker Club Pullman Railcar" with Cat Kratville-Wrinn on Feb. 27. From its early years as a Pullman observation car, rumors of its inclusion in President Truman’s whistlestop tour and frequent trips to Lincoln for Nebraska football games, learn how the...

Omaha Fashion Week runs from Feb. 26 through March 1 at the Omaha Design Center. Theme nights include Student Night Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Designer Showcase with emerging and featured designers (Thursday & Friday), and the Finale Designer Showcase (Saturday). On Sunday, you can Shop The Runway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Games of the professional volleyball team, Omaha Supernovas, are the CHI Health Center Arena. 2025 Schedule Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Atlanta Vibe  Buy Tickets Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Fury Buy Tickets Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets...

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal constitutional right to abortion that had been in place for nearly fifty years. This landmark decision has deeply impacted the nation, prompting a wide range of emotional responses. Facilitated by Omaha-based Agribella Orbis, this event explores the diverse perspectives...

Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift is a unique concert coming to The Astro on Feb. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concerts starts at 7. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. The pre-sale starts on Jan. 9, and the public ticket on sale is at 10 a.m. CST on Jan. 10.

UNO Theatre presents "New Ways, New Works: A celebration of Arts and Performance" Feb. 20-23 and Feb. 27-March 2, 2025. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview tickets are $10).

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

Commemorate Black History Month with an educational story walk during the month of February at The RiverFront. Situated around the Arches Playground in Gene Leahy Mall, informational signage will celebrate several important figures throughout our history. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more more about some of the great leaders and innovators in African American...

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...

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Learning Express will have a free DIY activity, Beary Cute Playdoh Jars. It's free and for all ages, while supplies last.

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

Chocolat Abeill regularly hosts Afternoon Tea & Chocolate Tasting experiences that run about an hour and a half. Cost is $60 plus tax per seat. Kids are permitted. Seating is limited. The menu includes: Finger Sandwiches Cream Scones with Three Garnishes Dessert Plate Signature Paris Chocolate Harney & Son’s Paris Tea Service throughout And a Special...

Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly evening event at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Expect a pop-up restaurant, live music, open galleries and studios, and more.

The Mardi Gras Warm-Up Party at Scottish Rite is Feb. 28 at the Scottish Rite in the second floor ballroom. Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple and include Cajun cuisine and live music by The Prairie Gators. Music access is $15. 

Omaha Fashion Week runs from Feb. 26 through March 1 at the Omaha Design Center. Theme nights include Student Night Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Designer Showcase with emerging and featured designers (Thursday & Friday), and the Finale Designer Showcase (Saturday). On Sunday, you can Shop The Runway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Fontenelle Forest will host Winter Stargazing at Neale Woods, which will include a short hike followed by a guided stargazing experience where guests can use telescopes to observe the night sky. Featured winter constellations include Orion, Canis Major, the Gemini Twins, Auriga, Taurus, and the stars that form the Winter Hexagon. The planet Jupiter will...

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...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: Jan. 24 – Whatever’s Clever Jan. 31 – Big Canvas Comedy Feb. 7 – Guardians of the Giggle Feb. 14 – The Laugh Crafters Feb. 21 – Making a Scene...

“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” is on stage at The Rose from Feb. 14 through March 2. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Synopsis: Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs...

Gavin Adcock - Actin' Up Again, Again Tour is Feb. 28 at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8. General Admission/Floor tickets are $69; reserved seats are also available and sold through Ticketmaster.

UNO Theatre presents "New Ways, New Works: A celebration of Arts and Performance" Feb. 20-23 and Feb. 27-March 2, 2025. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview tickets are $10).

Omaha's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

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...

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:

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The Omaha Public Library's Dragons Love Tacos Escape Room is designed for participants ages 6-10, and based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. It's free.  Dates: March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the downtown branch (registration is required and opens Feb. 1. Call 402-444-4828 to sign up for a...

The temporary exhibition "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Stop by and meet amazing birds of prey in the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center. This is an opportunity to meet raptor ambassadors up close, snap some pictures and learn more about these feathery friends! This is a drop-in program (no registration needed), and is included with regular admission.

Chomp, Stomp Saturday Series runs from Feb. 22 through March 29, with drop-in activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Durham. Enjoy dinosaur-themed fun, games and crafts, and explore the exhibit, "Antarctic Dinosaurs."  Schedule: 10 a.m. to noon - Interact with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar and pose for photos with Paleo....

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.

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....

The Brick Bus will be at Fat Brain Toy on March 1.  They'll have building prompts, timed challenges, set builds, and more. 

Winter Beanfest at Infusion Brewing Co., 6271 S. 118th St., on March 1. Sample seven variants of the popular beer, Vanilla Bean Blonde Ale, including Strawberry Shortcake, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Raspberry, Banana Bread, Cherry Pie, and Chocolate Mousse. There will be limited amounts of each.  There will also be a Silent Disco, food for purchase, and vendors. Admission is free....

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” is on stage at The Rose from Feb. 14 through March 2. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Synopsis: Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs...

The 15th Annual Fat Saturday Shrimp and Crawfish Boil is March 1 at 2 p.m. at Nebraska Brewing Co. Crawfish and shrimp meals will be available for purchase, as well as jambalaya. Of course there will be beer for purchase, as well as Hurricane drink specials.

Explore Bemis's current exhibitions from the perspective of Omaha-based artists, creatives, and community leaders. Speakers will share how specific works of art in each exhibition have deeply resonated with them. Admission is free; ticket reservations are encouraged.

The annual Leprechaun Chase 10K is a chase of lads versus lasses. The race kicks off with the lasses in the first wave, followed by the lads (5½ minutes later.) Whoever crosses the finish line first wins the coveted Leprechaun Chase Green Jacket. The race starts and finishes at Strategic Air & Space Museum.  Race cost...

Omaha Fashion Week runs from Feb. 26 through March 1 at the Omaha Design Center. Theme nights include Student Night Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Designer Showcase with emerging and featured designers (Thursday & Friday), and the Finale Designer Showcase (Saturday). On Sunday, you can Shop The Runway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Nebraska Miss Amazing will hold the Fairytale Ball on March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Venues at the Granary. Bring your favorite Prince Charming (dad, brother, uncle, grandpa...etc.) for a night of dancing and desserts. Tickets are $10. Nebraska Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Nebraska to build self-esteem.

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

The band Night Ranger performs March 1 at The Astro. Doors open at 7 p.m., concerts starts at 8. Tickets start at $49 via Ticketmaster. 

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's RiverFront celebrates Women's History Month with informational signage featuring important women throughout history. Park visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the women who changed and innovated our community, country and world. Signs will be around the Arches Playground.

Omaha Children's Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Forever Forest!" opening on Jan. 18. Explore the realities of forests through play, learn about sustainability, selective harvesting, transportation needs, and the everyday products we use that are made from trees. Traverse the tree top climber, conduct a realistic replica of a Union Pacific engine, learn about construction...

Yoga In The Forest is a Vinyasa-style yoga class at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center guided by experienced instructors. The class takes place either outside on the lower plaza or inside the Forest Room, depending on the weather. Yoga mats are not provided. The program is intended for ages 16 and older. Cost is $5 for...

Sean Kenney’s "Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks" is at Lauritzen Gardens from Feb. 1 through May 18. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a...

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...

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...

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 "All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955" is on display at The Joslyn Art Museum from Feb. 15 through May 4. Tickets are $10 for the general public ages 13 and older; members and children 12 and under are free.  Exhibit free days: First weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

"Mission: Astronaut" is a traveling exhibition that runs Jan. 19 through May 18, 2025. The hands-on experience covers space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. The exhibition is included with museum admission. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to...

Omaha Fashion Week runs from Feb. 26 through March 1 at the Omaha Design Center. Theme nights include Student Night Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Designer Showcase with emerging and featured designers (Thursday & Friday), and the Finale Designer Showcase (Saturday). On Sunday, you can Shop The Runway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

"Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman" is on display at The Durham Museum Jan. 20 through April 27.  The exhibit offers an innovative and immersive multi-sensory exploration of one of America’s most iconic figures. Through tactile displays and detailed imagery, the exhibition sheds light on Lincoln’s multifaceted roles – as a president who led the United...

"Antarctic Dinosaurs" runs Feb. 15 through May 4 at The Durham Museum. The exhibit is included with museum admission.  While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, "Antarctic Dinosaurs: reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs...

The Omaha chapter of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians holds the family-friendly Hooley party each year on the first Sunday of March that includes dinner, dancing, and live music. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids, and $40 for a family. 2025 schedule: Noon - Color Guard AOH with Single Piper Welcome & Opening...

The temporary exhibit, "Big Clay," is at KANEKO from Jan. 31 to April 7, 2025. It features impressive works drawn from Ree and Jun Kaneko's distinguished private art collection. Showcasing groundbreaking large-scale ceramic works, "Big Clay" challenges the perception of what's possible through the medium of ceramic art. Included are works by artists who dared to push creative...

The special exhibit "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" is on display at KANEKO from Feb. 7 to April 27, 2025. The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing,...

UNO Theatre presents "New Ways, New Works: A celebration of Arts and Performance" Feb. 20-23 and Feb. 27-March 2, 2025. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 (preview tickets are $10).

Omaha Symphony presents "Mazzoli & Weill" on March 2. The show is Lowell Liebermann’s showcase of the extraordinary range of the orchestra’s smallest instrument centers this All-American program.  

From the author of "Quackery" and "Patient Zero" comes a visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science. Lydia Kang, MD will discuss and sign "Pseudoscience: An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them" at The Bookworm on March 2.  on Sunday, March 2 at 2...

“Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” is on stage at The Rose from Feb. 14 through March 2. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Synopsis: Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs...

Games of the professional volleyball team, Omaha Supernovas, are the CHI Health Center Arena. 2025 Schedule Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Atlanta Vibe  Buy Tickets Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Fury Buy Tickets Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. vs. San Diego Mojo Buy Tickets...

The professional indoor football team, Omaha Beef, play all their indoor games at Liberty First Arena. Tickets are $19-$42. The 2025 season includes: March 2 at 3 p.m. vs Minneapolis Warriors March 15 at 6:30 p.m. vs Colorado Spartans March 29 at 6:30 p.m. vs Idaho Horsemen April 19 at 6:30 p.m. vs Sioux City...

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...