Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

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...

Join the Parkinson's Foundation free educational program, "Living with Parkinson’s: From Research to Care” on April 13. Hear expert speakers Rachel Spooner, PhD, from the Institute for Human Neuroscience, Boys Town National Research Hospital, and Jamison Hofer, DO, AQH, from Neurology Consultants of Nebraska share current Parkinson’s research and its impact on treatment and care,...

North Omaha Music & Arts hosts free weekly jazz sessions with a house band followed by an open session where all jazz musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to bring their art into the NOMA space to sharpen and shed their abilities and ideas together!

Free Throw plays an all-ages show on April 13 with openers with Macseal, TRSH, and Wakelee. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7. General admission tickets and VIP experience are available.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The special exhibition "Once Upon a Carnival" is designed to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading. The exhibit runs through April 26 and...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection" is a temporary exhibition at The Joslyn. Turning a lens to the nation and its people, photographers across the vast and varied United States have created an expansive visual record of places, communities, and historical events. A thematic survey of American photography from 1920 to today,...

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

"Rebirth" by Ashley Knox is on display from March 28 through April 18 at The CANCUR Gallery at The Union. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artist Talk & Tea is April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. "Rebirth" is an ode...

La Vista Recreation holds S'mores & Sunsets on select evenings in the spring and fall. The event is free. All ages welcome. 2026 schedule:

Dance With The Dead & Magic Sword play April 14 at Slowdown. Megan McDuffee opens. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The special exhibition "Once Upon a Carnival" is designed to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading. The exhibit runs through April 26 and...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection" is a temporary exhibition at The Joslyn. Turning a lens to the nation and its people, photographers across the vast and varied United States have created an expansive visual record of places, communities, and historical events. A thematic survey of American photography from 1920 to today,...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

El Museo Latino will have the temporary exhibition, "Tajimal K'in" (La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun) from March 20 through Aug. 22. It's a collective photography exhibit featuring works by Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, and Marco Girón. Opening Reception is March 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., with an Artists Panel Discussion...

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

"Rebirth" by Ashley Knox is on display from March 28 through April 18 at The CANCUR Gallery at The Union. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artist Talk & Tea is April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. "Rebirth" is an ode...

Creighton University's theatre program presents “Nunsense” April 15-19, 2026 at the Lied Education Center for the Arts on the university's campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

It's a comedy open mic, at the same place, on the same day at an earlier time, and with a new updated format! Each comedian who signs up in advance gets 4 minutes or you can show up and put your name in the hat which are pulled randomly every five comics and only get...

Vial plays an all-ages show on April 15 with openers Alex Vile, with Social Cinema. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8. Members of Minneapolis’ Vial was brought together by a shared love of 90s punk, indie, and grunge.

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The special exhibition "Once Upon a Carnival" is designed to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading. The exhibit runs through April 26 and...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

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,...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

"Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection" is a temporary exhibition at The Joslyn. Turning a lens to the nation and its people, photographers across the vast and varied United States have created an expansive visual record of places, communities, and historical events. A thematic survey of American photography from 1920 to today,...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

El Museo Latino will have the temporary exhibition, "Tajimal K'in" (La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun) from March 20 through Aug. 22. It's a collective photography exhibit featuring works by Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, and Marco Girón. Opening Reception is March 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., with an Artists Panel Discussion...

"Rebirth" by Ashley Knox is on display from March 28 through April 18 at The CANCUR Gallery at The Union. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artist Talk & Tea is April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. "Rebirth" is an ode...

Explore the powerful role science plays in shaping the future of the American Great Plains. Spanning expansive grasslands, winding rivers and vital wildlife habitats, the Smithsonian's Great Plains Science Program pairs cutting-edge technology with on-the-ground expertise to confront the region's most pressing environmental issues while supporting thriving communities. Dr. Sarah Carroll, Director of the Great...

Under The Sea Night at Kipp is a magical ocean-themed evening featuring special appearances by Princess Ariel and a pirate, plus bubbles, crafts, and interactive play.

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

Creighton University's theatre program presents “Nunsense” April 15-19, 2026 at the Lied Education Center for the Arts on the university's campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“Romeo & Juliet: An Immersive Experience” runs April 16-26 at UNO Theatre. Performances are Thursdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The free concert series, Live @ Low End, features an eclectic mix of artists each season. Admission is free; ticket reservations are encouraged. 2026 schedule:

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The special exhibition "Once Upon a Carnival" is designed to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading. The exhibit runs through April 26 and...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"Rebirth" by Ashley Knox is on display from March 28 through April 18 at The CANCUR Gallery at The Union. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artist Talk & Tea is April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. "Rebirth" is an ode...

Omaha Public Library branches will host Stuffed Animal Sleepovers this spring. Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal friend to storytime. After storytime, librarians will host a stuffie sleepover and take photos of all the fun overnight adventures. Pick up your stuffed animal any time after 10 a.m. the next...

"Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection" is a temporary exhibition at The Joslyn. Turning a lens to the nation and its people, photographers across the vast and varied United States have created an expansive visual record of places, communities, and historical events. A thematic survey of American photography from 1920 to today,...

Preschool Berry Party is April 17. Children ages 2-6 are invited to a fun, fruit-themed program that will be filled with sweet energy. You don't need a library card to participate.

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

El Museo Latino will have the temporary exhibition, "Tajimal K'in" (La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun) from March 20 through Aug. 22. It's a collective photography exhibit featuring works by Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, and Marco Girón. Opening Reception is March 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., with an Artists Panel Discussion...

Junkin Market Days Spring Market is April 17 & 18 at Washington County Fairground in Arlington, Neb. Hours are Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. General Admission is $5 (children 12 & under free); use the Discount Code "BOGO" for buy one, get one admission! Shop unique &...

Scheels will have first responders at the store on April 17 for Lights and Ladders. Look at the gear and vehicles of Omaha Police Department, Omaha Fire Department and the SWAT team, as well as enjoy free face painting and cookies. Note: This event might be loud for some kids.

The Rose presents "The Great Race" from April 17 to May 3. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: You may know your Chinese Zodiac animal, but do you know how the 12 animals were chosen? Discover the magical origin story in The...

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

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: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!  Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

Creighton University's theatre program presents “Nunsense” April 15-19, 2026 at the Lied Education Center for the Arts on the university's campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

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: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Dial 'M' For Murder" April 17 through May 10 on the Hawks MainStage. By Frederick Knott | Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | Directed by Addie Barnhart | Original Music by Kyle Thomas Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. An audio-described performance will be offered Saturday, April 25...

“Romeo & Juliet: An Immersive Experience” runs April 16-26 at UNO Theatre. Performances are Thursdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

"Paranormal Cirque Inferno" is a fusion of circus, theatre and cabaret. The performance runs April 17-20 in the northeast corner parking lot of Westroads Mall. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., and Monday at 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Under this Clown Castle, the black...

The Backline's hottest new improv show asks Omaha's most influential people to share some of the juiciest details from some of their wildest stories. Then a team of Backline's best improvisers create scenes based off these stories on the spot. Get ready to learn a little and laugh a lot. If you are familiar with...

Comedian Jo Key brings his Just Being Koy Tour to Omaha on April 17. Koy’s unique style of comedy catapulted him from modest beginnings in a Las Vegas coffee house to sold-out arenas across the world. With routines that resonate, his sets are record breaking, gut busting, and sometimes thought provoking.  This is an all-ages...

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

Junkin Market Days Spring Market is April 17 & 18 at Washington County Fairground in Arlington, Neb. Hours are Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. General Admission is $5 (children 12 & under free); use the Discount Code "BOGO" for buy one, get one admission! Shop unique &...

"Empowerment in Special Education Conference and Resource Day: Information, Advocacy and Action" is April 18. Families, caregivers, teachers, service providers, college students, and community members are all invited to a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. Enjoy engaging sessions on topics like advocacy, teaming up with school staff, supporting children with anxiety, and learning about...

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The 2026 Free Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone as part of the NE SciFest. While admission is free, tickets are required. They are available starting March 1.

Party For The Planet is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The educational event is hosted by the Zoo’s Zoo Academy high school students and features a sustainability market, educational presentations, a scavenger hunt, and more. It's included with admission.

The special exhibition "Once Upon a Carnival" is designed to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading. The exhibit runs through April 26 and...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"Rebirth" by Ashley Knox is on display from March 28 through April 18 at The CANCUR Gallery at The Union. Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artist Talk & Tea is April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. "Rebirth" is an ode...

Handmade Omaha's 2026 Spring Art & Craft Bazaar is April 18 and 19 at Bancroft Street Market. The show will feature a variety of vendors selling handmade goods, as well as plants and flowers. Admission is free. Vendors include:

"Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection" is a temporary exhibition at The Joslyn. Turning a lens to the nation and its people, photographers across the vast and varied United States have created an expansive visual record of places, communities, and historical events. A thematic survey of American photography from 1920 to today,...

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,...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

El Museo Latino will have the temporary exhibition, "Tajimal K'in" (La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun) from March 20 through Aug. 22. It's a collective photography exhibit featuring works by Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, and Marco Girón. Opening Reception is March 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., with an Artists Panel Discussion...

Mulhall's celebrates Earth Day in their greenhouse on April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be live music from local singer-songwriter Andre Vander Velde, food options from Dante, cold-pressed juice from The Grove Juicery, and ice cream cookie sandwiches from Dairy Chef. Shop goods from Great Plains Vintage, and chat with community...

Tour 71 beautiful new homes across 50 developments in the Omaha metro during the 2026 Spring Parade of Homes, hosted by MOBA & Build Omaha. The event is a self-guided tour running from noon to 4 p.m. on April 11, 12, 18 & 19. Download the Omaha Parade of Homes app for driving directions. Homes...

The Great Midtown Treasure Hunt is a free, open-to-the-public treasure hunt. Participants to visit neighborhood businesses and landmarks, solve puzzles, games and riddles at each stop, and sleuth for clues that lead them closer to the “Hidden Treasure.” Start the hunt at Spielbound Board Game Cafe. This self‑guided hunt is most ideal for teams of...

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

Carnival For The Cure is a fundraiser benefitting the Nebraska (Jimmy the Great) Chapter of The Cure Starts Now in honor of Jimmy Moran, raising funds for childhood brain cancer research. There will be raffles, carnival games, music, prizes, cash bar, food, a bounce house, silent auction, and so much more.

Playing With Fire is a free annual Blues festival. This year, it will be held over five days, with one day in the spring and the other four in August. All shows are at Slowdown. While admission is free, there is an option for a paid guaranteed admission ticket. 2026 performers:

The No. 1 New York Times-bestselling author of "Slow Dance" and "Eleanor & Park" celebrates her new book, "Cherry Baby," at The Rose. Tickets include a copy of "Cherry Baby" and a book signing opportunity with the author for the ticket holders of the first 300 purchased admissions.

The Rose presents "The Great Race" from April 17 to May 3. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: You may know your Chinese Zodiac animal, but do you know how the 12 animals were chosen? Discover the magical origin story in The...

"Paranormal Cirque Inferno" is a fusion of circus, theatre and cabaret. The performance runs April 17-20 in the northeast corner parking lot of Westroads Mall. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., and Monday at 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Under this Clown Castle, the black...

Creighton University's theatre program presents “Nunsense” April 15-19, 2026 at the Lied Education Center for the Arts on the university's campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

American Midwest Ballet presents "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" on April 11 & 12 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs and April 18 & 19 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha. Performances are on April 11 & 18 at 7:30 p.m., April 12 & 19 at 2 p.m. Synapsis: Shakespeare’s most-beloved romantic...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Dial 'M' For Murder" April 17 through May 10 on the Hawks MainStage. By Frederick Knott | Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | Directed by Addie Barnhart | Original Music by Kyle Thomas Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. An audio-described performance will be offered Saturday, April 25...

“Romeo & Juliet: An Immersive Experience” runs April 16-26 at UNO Theatre. Performances are Thursdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Advice Night is a fun, hopeful, and genuinely helpful evening where you can get answers to what’s been stressing you out. The evening blends humor, honesty and life experiences. Upcoming shows are April 18, June 6, and July 11. How it works: Audience members receive cards where they write what they need advice about and...

Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, "TROLLS: Save the Humans," an exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 22 through May 18, 2026. The exhibit feature six towering trolls on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. The exhibit is included with regular admission....

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will have the temporary exhibit "Unofficial Galaxies" on display starting Jan. 16 and ending on May 10. It's one of the largest fan-owned "Star Wars" collections ever assembled. Visitors will see more than a hundred artifacts, including costumes, detailed character recreations, props, and collectibles that stretch all the way...

The special exhibition "Once Upon a Carnival" is designed to make learning to read an over-the-top, high-flying, fun-filled experience. Featuring a cast of well-loved story book characters, this carnival themed exhibit will help visitors experience the wonder of words by combining the mechanics and the magic of reading. The exhibit runs through April 26 and...

The Tulip Festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs through April 26, depending on weather. Admire 16 acres of tulips, totally more than 800,000 bulbs. The Tulip Festival is open Sundays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:15 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last entry...

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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

The Durham Museum hosts "The Negro Motorist Green Book" traveling exhibition in what will be its final public display. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor, the exhibition offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America,...

The Durham Museum is partnering with the Lincoln/Omaha LEGO® Users Group (LOLUG) to create a fun, new interactive experience for builders of all ages, "Get Building! Bricks at The Durham." Featuring extraordinary models of Union Station and other creations developed by the LOLUG team, plus hands-on construction areas where visitors can free-build on their own,...

Using an industrial sewing machine, Jessie Henson builds on the language of postwar American abstraction, while writing a new chapter in the long history of embroidery. Her Riley CAP Gallery exhibition features a selection of sewn paper works in vibrant colors, alongside several small bronze casts made from found embroideries that nod to her interest...

Paul Pfeiffer is known for his inventive applications of digital technologies. "Red Green Blue" stitches together audio and video recordings the artist made of the University of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band. Named for an image display system that responds to how the human eye perceives color, this immersive video installation layers sensory components to reproduce...

Experience the story of the Titanic like never before! The Luminarium hosts its first-ever major traveling exhibition, “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission.” It runs Feb. 7 through April 26. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you:

"Through the Lens: American Photographs from the Carter Collection" is a temporary exhibition at The Joslyn. Turning a lens to the nation and its people, photographers across the vast and varied United States have created an expansive visual record of places, communities, and historical events. A thematic survey of American photography from 1920 to today,...

"Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" features Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Zainab Aliyu, Rindon Johnson, Lauren Lee McCarthy and Kyle McDonald, Rebeca Romero, and Tianyi Sun and Fiel Guhit - who consider how the formation of collective identities takes place utilizing technology and the internet. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The...

Ezra Masch’s "VOLUMES" is an immersive audio-visual performance that reimagines the relationship between sound, light, and architecture. The exhibit runs through May 3. Note: The Bemis Center stays open late on Thursdays (until 9 p.m.). About the exhibition: Through collaborations with musicians, Masch expands the possibilities of performance by making sound visible and space audible....

Cake4Kids' Swarm of Sweets celebrates Cake4Kids delivering 100,000 birthday cakes. During the event, decorate a cupcake or cookie for someone currently living in a shelter and decorate a second one for yourself. There will also be sweet-themed games and crafts throughout the store and prize drawings every 15 minutes. Open to the public, while supplies...

Tour 71 beautiful new homes across 50 developments in the Omaha metro during the 2026 Spring Parade of Homes, hosted by MOBA & Build Omaha. The event is a self-guided tour running from noon to 4 p.m. on April 11, 12, 18 & 19. Download the Omaha Parade of Homes app for driving directions. Homes...

The 2026 Adult Library Program Kickoff Event is April 19. It's a family-friendly outdoor celebration with live music by Blues Agent, activity tables, bounce house, vehicles from Bellevue Police and Fire, selfie station. Food trucks will be on hand. Adults can register for the 2026 Adult Library Program at the event. The first 200 adult...

Handmade Omaha's 2026 Spring Art & Craft Bazaar is April 18 and 19 at Bancroft Street Market. The show will feature a variety of vendors selling handmade goods, as well as plants and flowers. Admission is free. Vendors include:

Science Sunday is a free, weekly event at Omaha RiverFront held in conjunction with NE SciFest. The free, family-friendly hour explores nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities:

American Midwest Ballet presents "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" on April 11 & 12 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs and April 18 & 19 at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha. Performances are on April 11 & 18 at 7:30 p.m., April 12 & 19 at 2 p.m. Synapsis: Shakespeare’s most-beloved romantic...

The Rose presents "The Great Race" from April 17 to May 3. Performances are Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: You may know your Chinese Zodiac animal, but do you know how the 12 animals were chosen? Discover the magical origin story in The...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents "Dial 'M' For Murder" April 17 through May 10 on the Hawks MainStage. By Frederick Knott | Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | Directed by Addie Barnhart | Original Music by Kyle Thomas Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. An audio-described performance will be offered Saturday, April 25...

Creighton University's theatre program presents “Nunsense” April 15-19, 2026 at the Lied Education Center for the Arts on the university's campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“Romeo & Juliet: An Immersive Experience” runs April 16-26 at UNO Theatre. Performances are Thursdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

The 2026 Omaha Storm Chasers plays all their home games at Werner Park. Here's the 2026 schedule:

"Paranormal Cirque Inferno" is a fusion of circus, theatre and cabaret. The performance runs April 17-20 in the northeast corner parking lot of Westroads Mall. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., and Monday at 7:30 p.m. Synopsis: Under this Clown Castle, the black...