"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...

Earth Day Story Walk is an educational storywalk all about Earth Day. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. 

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

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...

"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...

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

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...

"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

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Opera Omaha, Wicked Raven Productions, and Joslyn Castle and Gardens present "Baroque Entanglements," an art exhibition that immerses visitors in the rich themes of Handel's renowned opera, "Giulio Cesare." Through the eyes of artists, experience the seductive allure, political tension, and storied lives of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar — all set against the backdrop of...

Science Cafés address the latest hot science topics in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. The events are open to everyone (21 and older). Using plain language, an easygoing atmosphere and inclusive conversation, these interactive events are welcoming and comfortable for people with no science background. Each presentation is followed by a question-and-answer period. Upcoming...

"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...

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

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...

"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....

Abstract Sharpie Art Workshop with Hot Shops is a free activity at Gene Leahy Mall. Learn different drawing and hand lettering techniques to turn a blank space into something extraordinary. This workshop will include different types of paper and a wide selection of sharpie markers to design an abstract piece with. This event is free...

"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...

A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville" on the Hawks Mainstage from April 18 - May 11, 2025. Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely...

"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...

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

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...

"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:

A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...

"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,...

The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s activities. There’s also usually live music. There is metered parking...

Nights At The Joslyn is a monthly series of evenings for art immersion featuring gallery talks, live music, artmaking, special programs, and food and drinks (for purchase). Schedule: April 3 - Ancient art collection May 1 - Bold Movements in 20th-Century Art  June 5 - Get Outdoors   

LSZEE will be at the Steelhouse Omaha for a two-night experience on May 1 and 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night. General Admission tickets are $90.99 and cover both days. A ticket cannot be divided into two nights; if the ticket is transferred it will transfer access for BOTH events. Tickets are available through...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

The 60th Annual Florence Melodrama, "Ticket to Ride: Heard Her on the Florient Express," is May 1-3 and May 8-10 at Florence Community Theater. Tickets are $15.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville" on the Hawks Mainstage from April 18 - May 11, 2025. Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely...

Opera Omaha presents “Giulio Cesare” on May 1 at the Orpheum Theater featuring The English Concert. The English Concert, the world’s preeminent Baroque orchestra, visits Omaha for one night only to present the tale of Julius Caesar, the infamous Roman general and dictator. The English Concert and conductor Harry Bicket will be seated onstage, and you...

The LOW END performance season showcases a mix of established international artists and emerging experimental voices, spanning genres from jazz, folk, techno, hip-hop, and beyond. Admission to all LOW END programs is free. The 2025 Winter/Spring Season includes: Jan. 23 - mattie barbier Feb. 6 - Mark Guiliana Feb. 20 - Setting March 20 -...

"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...

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

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...

"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:

The Spring edition of Junkstock runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 featuring more than 200 vintage, antique and junk vendors, along with makers and food trucks. There will also be a Kids Village. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under admitted free; pets are welcomed. Early Bird...

The store Learning Express hosts free (unless otherwise noted), 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:

A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...

"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,...

Blue Rose PRCA Charity Rodeo is May 2 and 3 at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds. The event includes a professional rodeo competition and premier live stock, mutton bustin' for kids, trick riders, bull fighter, and rodeo clowns. There will also be a beer garden, live country music, food trucks, and a market place. Mutton bustin'...

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...

LSZEE will be at the Steelhouse Omaha for a two-night experience on May 1 and 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night. General Admission tickets are $90.99 and cover both days. A ticket cannot be divided into two nights; if the ticket is transferred it will transfer access for BOTH events. Tickets are available through...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

The exhibition "Elemental Harmony" opens April 18 with an Opening Night reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Remarks will be at 7 p.m. It's free to attend, but seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. The exhibition runs through July 12.

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...

The 60th Annual Florence Melodrama, "Ticket to Ride: Heard Her on the Florient Express," is May 1-3 and May 8-10 at Florence Community Theater. Tickets are $15.

The Rose presents “Pete the Cat: The Musical” from April 18 – May 4. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. (no show on April 20). Shows with ASL service are April 26 and May 2. The sensory-friendly show is May 3. Tickets are $20....

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville" on the Hawks Mainstage from April 18 - May 11, 2025. Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely...

“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...

Quasar Drive-In's season opener is the "Star Wars" original trilogy on screen May 2 and 3.

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

"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...

The Spring edition of Junkstock runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 featuring more than 200 vintage, antique and junk vendors, along with makers and food trucks. There will also be a Kids Village. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under admitted free; pets are welcomed. Early Bird...

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. 

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

Free Comic Book Day events are planned at various Omaha Public Library branches. In addition to activities, all branches will have free comic books, while supplies last. 

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

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...

"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....

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...

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. The Candle Light Tour on Nov. 1 is $20 for adults...

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:

Beauty View Dairy Farm offers tours on select Saturdays in the spring. The 1 hour and 15-minute tour includes the milking parlor, baby calves, and cow feeding. Cost is $8 for any over 3 years old. The tour ends with ice cream. Reservations are not required. Arrive 10 minutes before the tour. Be sure to...

The second annual Pop-Up Shop & Animal Rescue Event takes place outdoors at Shadow Lake Towne Center. Shop more than 50 local vendors and visit more than eight dog and cat rescues. Animals will be available for adoption.

"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:

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 annual Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is held over three weekends in May. Each weekend is a different theme with different entertainment on six stages. Full contact jousting occurs on all three weekends. Tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for kids (ages 12 and younger), and free for kids ages 2 and under. Two parking...

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....

A display of Talavera ceramics is on display at El Museo Latino through Aug. 23. Talavera pottery, a type of majolica or tin-enameled earthenware, is renowned for its unique hand-painted designs and traditional production methods, originating in Puebla, Mexico, and nearby areas. This style, often associated with a white glaze, is known for its intricate...

The exhibition "Elemental Harmony" opens April 18 with an Opening Night reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Remarks will be at 7 p.m. It's free to attend, but seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. The exhibition runs through July 12.

"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,...

The Rose presents “Pete the Cat: The Musical” from April 18 – May 4. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. (no show on April 20). Shows with ASL service are April 26 and May 2. The sensory-friendly show is May 3. Tickets are $20....

This Fandom Party is a celebration of all things Percy Jackson. Open to teens ages 13-18, come discuss the books and do crafts and activities based on the fandom with others who love it. Costumes are encouraged but not required.  Space is limited. Registration is required and opens April 15. Call (402_ 444-4852 or email smlewald@omahalibrary.org to register. Provide...

Blue Rose PRCA Charity Rodeo is May 2 and 3 at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds. The event includes a professional rodeo competition and premier live stock, mutton bustin' for kids, trick riders, bull fighter, and rodeo clowns. There will also be a beer garden, live country music, food trucks, and a market place. Mutton bustin'...

The Detective Murder Mystery Show is an interactive dinner show where performers are dressed just like everyone else, leaving all of the guests to suspect who is a part of the show and who is not. The show takes place all around guests, and they're encouraged but not required to perform or participate.  Dinner is served...

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 Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

The 60th Annual Florence Melodrama, "Ticket to Ride: Heard Her on the Florient Express," is May 1-3 and May 8-10 at Florence Community Theater. Tickets are $15.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville" on the Hawks Mainstage from April 18 - May 11, 2025. Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely...

Omaha Symphony presents "The Little Mermaid™ in Concert" on May 3 & 4. As the “The Little Mermaid” film plays on the big screen, Maestro Ernest Richardson will lead a performance of the film’s Oscar®-winning and Grammy®-nominated score synchronized live to film.

“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...

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...

"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,...

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...

Nelson Produce Farm will holds its first ever Tulip Festival from April 19 to May 4. They anticipate 400,000 blooms with more than 35 varieties. The festival includes photo ops, specialty food and drinks, and farm attractions.

"Insect Adventure" is at Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park from May 3 through Oct. 5. It's included with park admission. This display includes 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species...

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 Spring edition of Junkstock runs April 25-27 and May 2-4 featuring more than 200 vintage, antique and junk vendors, along with makers and food trucks. There will also be a Kids Village. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under admitted free; pets are welcomed. Early Bird...

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park hosts historical re-enactment weekends monthly from May to October, as well as a special candle light tour in November. Learn more about the experience here. Living History Weekends are free, but a valid state park entry permit is required. The Candle Light Tour on Nov. 1 is $20 for adults...

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 annual Renaissance Festival of Nebraska is held over three weekends in May. Each weekend is a different theme with different entertainment on six stages. Full contact jousting occurs on all three weekends. Tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for kids (ages 12 and younger), and free for kids ages 2 and under. Two parking...

"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 third annual Ralston High School Auto Show features hundreds of classic and modified cars on display. The event will also include raffle prizes, food trucks, vendor booths, "Best in Show" prizes, and more. Admission is free, but goodwill donations will be accepted. The event is a fundraiser benefitting the Ralston High School Auto Club...

"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...

The City of La Vista hosts the Spring Kite Festival featuring some of the world's largest and most creative kites. Bring your own kite to fly, too.

"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...

Skatefest Omaha's 2025 season of free events include live music, local art, food trucks, and vendors. Schedule: May 4 from noon to 6 p.m. - Seymour Smith Park, 6802 Harrison St. July 13 - Roberts Skate Park from noon to 6 p.m. (itinerary) Oct. 5 - Broadway Skate Park

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville" on the Hawks Mainstage from April 18 - May 11, 2025. Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely...

Omaha Symphony presents "The Little Mermaid™ in Concert" on May 3 & 4. As the “The Little Mermaid” film plays on the big screen, Maestro Ernest Richardson will lead a performance of the film’s Oscar®-winning and Grammy®-nominated score synchronized live to film.

“American Mariachi” is on stage May 2 through June 1 at Omaha Community Playhouse. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. OCP will host an audio-described performance on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800...

The Omaha Storm Chasers is the area's AAA baseball team. Home games are played Werner Park. Here's a look at their 2025 season: April 1 at 6:35 p.m. (Magnet Schedule Giveaway) April 2 at 12:05 p.m. April 3 at 6:35 p.m. ($3 Thursday) April 4 at 6:35 p.m. April 5 at 2:05 p.m. April 6...

The Rose presents “Pete the Cat: The Musical” from April 18 – May 4. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 5 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. (no show on April 20). Shows with ASL service are April 26 and May 2. The sensory-friendly show is May 3. Tickets are $20....

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