"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...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

Gifford Farm will be open to the public on Mondays from March 23 through Oct. 30 (except for Memorial Day & Labor Day), and every Friday from Aug. 3 through Oct. 30. Visitors can engage with farm animals and enjoy a hayride. The nature trail will be open. Cost is $6 per for visitors ages...

The store Learning Express hosts free, in-store activities regularly. Events are at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. They are first come, first served, while supplies last. Open to all ages. Here are upcoming events: March 24 - Bug Garden Sensory Bin March 26 - Customize Your Own Tonie and Storytime  March 28 - Make a...

Kids Yoga and Mindfulness session with The Fern Foundation for Kid will be held April 7 and 14 from 4 to 6 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 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...

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt is for kids ages 6 and under at the Saddlebrook Community Center and library. The free egg hunt starts promptly at 9 a.m., while supplies last! After the hunt, stay and enjoy toddler gym toys. At 10 a.m., there will be storytime and crafts with the Library. 

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....

Spring into STEAM is a drop-in activity at The Platform at The Durham. Engage in weather-related science experiments with KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey, make dinosaur fossil art at the craft tables, challenge a "Dino Expert" in a game of dinosaur trivia, and explore the exhibition "Antarctic Dinosaurs." Included in museum admission and free for members.

Field of Lily's exhibition "Little Black Girl Memoir" is on display from March 14 through April 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.   "Little Black Girl Memoir" is a vibrant and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the...

La Vista Recreation will host S'mores and Sunsets events at different La Vista parks in the spring from 5 to 6 p.m. on select evenings. The public is invited to meet around the firepit for s’mores with a view. All ages are welcome. The s'mores fixings are provided. 2025 schedule: March 11 - Central Park East,...

The 2025 John Trudell Lecture in Native American Studies will be by Janelle Whipple on April 8 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha' Community Engagement Center Rooms 230/231. Topic: Since time immemorial Tribal Nations and Indigenous Peoples have enjoyed a deep-rooted kinship connection with our plant relatives. Plants have been our food source, our medicine, and...

"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...

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....

"Grow" is on display at Kiewit Luminarium through May 8.  In a series of interactive programs and experiences, discover how communities and individuals develop and thrive in nature? Included with admission. Programs:

Field of Lily's exhibition "Little Black Girl Memoir" is on display from March 14 through April 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.   "Little Black Girl Memoir" is a vibrant and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the...

Kayzo is at Steelhouse Omaha on April 9. Show openers include Infekt, Samplifire, Mosey, and Dennett. Tickets start at $35, and are available through Ticketmaster.

Jack L. Davis and Sharon R. Stocker, of the University of Cincinnati, will speak about their excavations of the Tomb of the Griffin Warrior from Pylos in the presentation "The Lord of the Gold Rings: The Griffin Warrior of Pylos." Presentation starts at 6 p.m. in Witherspoon Hall; cash bar opens at 5 in the...

"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...

"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 Amateurs Putt Putt Tournament will be held April 10 and 11 at the Community Space in Gene Leahy Mall. The indoor nine-hole tournament is open to all ages and skill levels and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. The Community Space entrance can be...

"Grow" is on display at Kiewit Luminarium through May 8.  In a series of interactive programs and experiences, discover how communities and individuals develop and thrive in nature? Included with admission. Programs:

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 Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...

Field of Lily's exhibition "Little Black Girl Memoir" is on display from March 14 through April 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.   "Little Black Girl Memoir" is a vibrant and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the...

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

Shelby Van Pelt, author of OUR Community Reads 2025 title "Remarkably Bright Creatures," will be at the library for an author talk and Q&A. Book signing to follow.

Papa Roach & Rise Against bring their Rise of the Roach Tour to CHI Health Center Omaha on April 10. Underoath opens the show. Tickets start at $21, and are 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 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...

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 have activities for Bonnie & Boo's Play Date from April 11-13. This Pixar-themed Family Fun Weekend will include characters, as well. Held during regular museum hours and included with admission.

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....

Field of Lily's exhibition "Little Black Girl Memoir" is on display from March 14 through April 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.   "Little Black Girl Memoir" is a vibrant and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the...

The Amateurs Putt Putt Tournament will be held April 10 and 11 at the Community Space in Gene Leahy Mall. The indoor nine-hole tournament is open to all ages and skill levels and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. The Community Space entrance can be...

"Grow" is on display at Kiewit Luminarium through May 8.  In a series of interactive programs and experiences, discover how communities and individuals develop and thrive in nature? Included with admission. Programs:

The store Learning Express hosts free, in-store activities regularly. Events are at 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. They are first come, first served, while supplies last. Open to all ages. Here are upcoming events: March 24 - Bug Garden Sensory Bin March 26 - Customize Your Own Tonie and Storytime  March 28 - Make a...

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 Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...

Live On Nebraska’s Blue & Green Celebration, celebrating organ and tissue donation, is April 11 at Lewis & Clark Landing. Free activities include music provided by P-H Productions, face painting, balloon artists, games, scavenger hunt with prizes, and a drone show at dusk. There will also be special lighting of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

The Easter Event at Maravillas Olga is April 11 featuring kids games, mini photo sessions, an Easter Bunny visit, egg decorating contest and more. 

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...

Comedian Stavros Halkias brings The Dreamboat Tour to Omaha on April 11. Tickets start at $49.50, and are available through Ticketmaster.

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...

Record Store Day is an annual event held at independent record stores. In Omaha, you'll find deals and activities at:

"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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have activities for Bonnie & Boo's Play Date from April 11-13. This Pixar-themed Family Fun Weekend will include characters, as well. Held during regular museum hours and included with admission.

Ralston Green Market is a farmers market that runs weekly on Saturdays from April 5 through October in the parking lot of Barn Girls Farms. In addition to vendors, there will be entertainment, games, crafts and more. 

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 Gifford Farm Spring Celebration & Egg Hunt is April 12. Admission is $6 (cash or check). Children under 2 who are not participating in the egg hunt are admitted free. Reservations are required to participate in the egg hunt.

Field of Lily's exhibition "Little Black Girl Memoir" is on display from March 14 through April 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.   "Little Black Girl Memoir" is a vibrant and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the...

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:

Little Learners: Seasonal Science is a new program at Fontenelle Forest where participants will discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on the spring or fall. There will be a hike looking for spring shoots or falling leaves, and kids will make their own seasonal craft to take home....

"Grow" is on display at Kiewit Luminarium through May 8.  In a series of interactive programs and experiences, discover how communities and individuals develop and thrive in nature? Included with admission. Programs:

Pixie's Pony Tales will be at Fat Brain Toys with bunnies, chicks, and sheep for kids to pet and pose with. 

Edge of the Universe will host the family-friendly event Super Hero Princess Saturday on April 12. Meet costumed characters from comic books and fairytales, snap pictures, and enjoy themed drinks and treats. A family-friendly movie will be screened afterward starting at 2 p.m.

The Blackstone District's Spring Fling features local vendors and food trucks, beer garden, live music, kids activities + face painting, all along 39th Street between Farnam and Dodge streets.

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 Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...

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

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

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

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

FolkHouse Concerts at the Castle features the best in local grassroots, folk, and Americana bands in an intimate venue: The Castle's historic Carriage House. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7. Tickets are $25. Concerts are for ages 16+. Upcoming concerts: April 5 - Brad Choleric  April 12 - Carol Montag  May 8...

The metal band Warrant brings their Let The Good Times Rock Tour to Omaha on April 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8. Bulletboys and Stretch open the show.

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...

Omaha Children's Museum will have activities for Bonnie & Boo's Play Date from April 11-13. This Pixar-themed Family Fun Weekend will include characters, as well. Held during regular museum hours and included with admission.

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:

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 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 Dundee Vintage Market is an outdoor shopping experience featuring 12+ of the best local vintage vendors, each offering unique pieces from different decades -- vintage clothing, home goods, and more. The free event takes place in the parking lot at 5011 Underwood Ave.   There is a Spring Edition and Fall Edition. 

Explore a wide variety of reptiles, from snakes to lizards, and connect with fellow reptile enthusiasts. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.

"Grow" is on display at Kiewit Luminarium through May 8.  In a series of interactive programs and experiences, discover how communities and individuals develop and thrive in nature? Included with admission. Programs:

The Indoor Winter Farmers Market features more than 60 vendors and is held on the second and fourth Saturday & Sundays of the month from November to April. Admission is free. Locations: Fowling Warehouse on Saturdays Nebraska Brewing Co. om Sundays

"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...

"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 Czech/Slovak Cultural Club will host the free Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Festival on April 13, featuring food, Czech beer, vendors and a program. The program includes an accordion jamboree, presentation of Czech Queens, a kroj (traditional dress) parade, and music by the Kenny Janak Orchestra.

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 Primacy of Form," a new sculpture by pioneering sculptor Bruce Beasley, will be on display at KANEKO from March 21 through Aug. 16, 2025. Beasley transforms basic geometric shapes into mesmerizing compositions that seem to defy gravity. Working in materials from bronze and granite to Lucite, his sculptures have commanded international attention since his undergraduate years,...

Science Sunday is part of the Nebraska Science Festival. This is a free family-friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). 2025 Schedule: April 6 – Water Walking April 13 – Seed Bombs April 27 – Make your own Constellation 

Spring Wildflower Hike will be led by a Fontenelle Forest Naturalist Educator. Discover some spring wildflowers such as Spring Beauties, Bloodroot, and Dutchman's Breeches, just to name a few. The program offers an opportunity to witness the fleeting beauty of spring for seasoned enthusiasts and first-time explorers. Pre-registration is required.

The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation hosts Geocaching Challenge at Elmwood Park. Instructions are provided. All ages are welcome. Bring at least one smartphone per group. Register online by April 9.