The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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...

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!

"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...

Thursday with support from Chris Conley play on April 20 at Slowdown. This is an all ages show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General Admission and Balcony Reserved tickets are available.

The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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:

Birds of a Feather program is a birding program intended for elementary-aged youth and chaperones. A different birding topic is covered each session, and when weather permits, participants will head outdoors for a hike or time in the birding area. The program runs approximately 60-90 minutes and is offered on select Tuesdays at 10 a.m....

"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

Neon Night is a high-energy glow experience featuring black lights, glowing décor, open play, and a disco-style dance party on the turf. Kids will love glowing yard games and free face painting, while guests are encouraged to wear white or bright colors to glow under the lights. Event is included with regular admission and is...

Fontenelle Forest's stargazing event at Neale Woods begins with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails as weather permits through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, watch for stars together while learning about seasonal constellations and general astronomy. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather, wear good walking shoes, and bring a...

The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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...

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...

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...

Stephen Wilson Jr. plays April 22 at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Ashley Monroe opens. General Admission Main Floor tickets are available.

Tech N9ne & E-40 bring the Strange Wid' It Tour to Omaha on April 22 at The Astro. King ISO opens. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. General Admission Floor and Reserved Balcony tickets available.

The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

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...

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 Benson Film Festival, running April 23-26, unites filmmakers, artists, businesses, and audiences to create an immersive celebration of culture, connection, and community in the heart of the Benson Creative District. Grab your All-Access Festival Pass to experience everything the Benson Film Festival has to offer or a Festival Day Pass and spend a single...

Iowa Western Musical Theater presents “Pippin” April 23-25 at the Arts Center. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $15; tickets are free for students (any school) and IWCC staff and faculty. Synopsis: With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time...

Ethel Caine brings The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour to the Astro Amphitheater on April 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. 9Million is the show opener. General Admission and Pit Standing Only tickets are available.

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.

The ARENA has been Omaha's No. 1 Improv Competition for 13 years! Pitting together two2 improv teams to find out which group is the best. Every first and fourth Thursdays at 8 p.m.! Whichever team wins the votes of the audience comes back the next time to face a new Challenging team, each getting 20...

The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

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,...

Luchador Visit with Latin Thunder will be held at story times at various branches of the Omaha Public Library from March 19 through April 25. Schedule:

"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...

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

Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Activities and materials may include: Legos, weaving, clay, sculpture, beading, and more. These events are free and open to the public. No registration required to participate.

The Nebraska Writers Guild will host a free, open-to-the-public book fair on April 24. The Bookstore Blitz is a rare opportunity to meet, talk with, and purchase books directly from Nebraska and Midwest authors across a wide range of genres. The Bookstore Blitz takes place on the Friday night of the NWG’s three-day annual conference,...

The Benson Film Festival, running April 23-26, unites filmmakers, artists, businesses, and audiences to create an immersive celebration of culture, connection, and community in the heart of the Benson Creative District. Grab your All-Access Festival Pass to experience everything the Benson Film Festival has to offer or a Festival Day Pass and spend a single...

The Creighton Bluejays Baseball team play their home games at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha. 2026 Schedule:

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...

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!

The 2026 season of the Omaha Supernovas features home games at CHI Health Center Omaha. Schedule and promos: * Giveaways are for the first 5,000 fans.

Iowa Western Musical Theater presents “Pippin” April 23-25 at the Arts Center. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $15; tickets are free for students (any school) and IWCC staff and faculty. Synopsis: With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time...

“Boulevard of Bold Dreams” is staged April 24 through May 10 at The Union For Contemporary Arts. Show times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m. (and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2), and Sundays at 4 p.m. Synopsis: On February 29, 1940, the Oscars are set to make history...

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...

Do you need a "pick me up" to kickstart your weekend? Come wind down during Fontenelle Forest's Sunset Hike. Each date explores a different area of the first. 2026 Schedule:

“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.

Experience the cutting edge of orchestral music with "Wet Ink 2.0," a bold showcase of contemporary works by living composers by the Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Expect fresh sounds, innovative ideas, and a glimpse into the future of symphonic music. Featured local composers are Nick Yeutter and Matt Walker.

"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Bluebeard’s Castle” features both the Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha on April 24 & 25. First, experience "Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5." It's not just one of the most famous works in the classical repertoire, it's one of the most famous works in the world. Beginning with four of the most recognizable notes...

The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

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:

Garden Party is a cozy, picnic-style paint experience where kids decorate a terracotta pot and take home a real succulent in a calm, creative setting.

The Benson Film Festival, running April 23-26, unites filmmakers, artists, businesses, and audiences to create an immersive celebration of culture, connection, and community in the heart of the Benson Creative District. Grab your All-Access Festival Pass to experience everything the Benson Film Festival has to offer or a Festival Day Pass and spend a single...

"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,...

Brick Days public days are April 25 & 26 at Mid-America Center. The 2026 theme is Under the Sea. April 23 and 24 is for VIB only (tickets are sold out). Public hours are April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brick Days is a...

Luchador Visit with Latin Thunder will be held at story times at various branches of the Omaha Public Library from March 19 through April 25. Schedule:

Fat Brain Toys hosts Big Play Saturday events on select weekend mornings. Upcoming events include:

The city's 2026 Doggy Barket in the parking lot of Dewey Park will be filled with 30+ dog-friendly vendors providing some of the best local pet products and services Omaha has to offer. There will also be food trucks available to grab a bite while you’re browsing. Visitors are encouraged to park in the parking...

"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....

The annual Earth Day Omaha event is April 25 at Elmwood Park. Earth Day Omaha brings together community members, organizations, and businesses to showcase their dedication to the environment. There will be educational exhibits, interactive activities, and informative presentations about the importance of reducing waste, conserving energy, and preserving our natural resources. Food trucks will...

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...

Black Heritage Saturdays is held monthly at Learning Community North Omaha Center in coordination with the Great Plains Black History Museum, Identity Preparatory Academy, Omaha Cares Mentoring Movement, 100 Black Men of Omaha, and Church on Purpose. Open to the community, including elementary, middle, and high school youth; adults; and elders. Refreshments will be served....

Iowa Western Musical Theater presents “Pippin” April 23-25 at the Arts Center. Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $15; tickets are free for students (any school) and IWCC staff and faculty. Synopsis: With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time...

The Creighton Bluejays Baseball team play their home games at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha. 2026 Schedule:

Looking for a fresh way to engage with contemporary art? Join Abby Fogle-Erickson, Bemis Center’s Community Experience + Engagement Manager, for a focused 30-minute tour through key works in the current exhibitions. This guided tour of "Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas" and "Ezra Masch: VOLUMES" invites the audience to explore the evolving intersections of identity, technology, sound,...

Old Market Magician, Ryan Chandler, will perform a free magic show during the book release party for "Detective Marlene and the Golden Egg." Chandler wrote the book and A.J. DeLong illustrated it. Music will be provided by Michael Tuosto. There will be a free hot dog dinner, as well. The show is geared toward elementary-aged...

Popsicle Skate Night is a monthly gathering for girls, femmes and nonbinary skaters (who feel comfortable in a femme-centered space) to build skills and community. Open to all ages. Registration includes a free skateboard and helmet rental, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. Helmets and a waiver are required for all participants.

Omaha Beef Football plays their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Games are at 6:30 p.m. 2026 schedule:

Join Peter Millett, a Seattle-based sculptor and courtroom illustrator, and Dr. James Vargo, a Children’s Nebraska craniofacial surgeon and medical illustrator, for a compelling, unscripted conversation about the challenges of rendering truth under pressure and recording the human experience.Anatomy of a Moment: Capturing Truth in Court & Medicine. "Anatomy of a Moment: Capturing Truth in...

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...

“Boulevard of Bold Dreams” is staged April 24 through May 10 at The Union For Contemporary Arts. Show times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m. (and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2), and Sundays at 4 p.m. Synopsis: On February 29, 1940, the Oscars are set to make history...

Comedian Nate Bargatze brings the Big Dumb Eyes World Tour to CHI Health Center Omaha on April 25. Tickets start at around $60.

River City Mixed Chorus presents Craig Hella Johnson’s deeply moving three-part fusion oratorio honoring the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard. Johnson sets a wide range of poetic and soulful texts by poets including Michael Dennis Browne, Lesléa Newman, Hildegard of Bingen and Rumi. Passages from Matt’s personal journal, interviews and writings from his parents Judy...

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.

Experience the cutting edge of orchestral music with "Wet Ink 2.0," a bold showcase of contemporary works by living composers by the Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Expect fresh sounds, innovative ideas, and a glimpse into the future of symphonic music. Featured local composers are Nick Yeutter and Matt Walker.

"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Bluebeard’s Castle” features both the Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha on April 24 & 25. First, experience "Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5." It's not just one of the most famous works in the classical repertoire, it's one of the most famous works in the world. Beginning with four of the most recognizable notes...

Comedic trio The Weisenheimers perform on April 25 at Omaha Community Playhouse. The elusive improvisational artists, actors, and comedy pioneers, the Weisenheimers are bringing their award-winning nonsense to the Howard Drew Theatre. This "guerrilla" group of comic ne'er-do-wells is known for creating lightning-fast, ridiculously clever, and utterly unpredictable comedy that will make you laugh so...

Museum of Shadows will host a two-hour ghost hunt on April 25. Staff will guide participants throughout the investigation. Bring your own paranormal equipment or rent some there.

The RiverFront will have an educational story walk all about Earth Day for the month of April. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more. The story walk starts at the Discovery Playground.

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...

"Dinosaurs Unearthed: A Trek Through Time" brings a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure to the Wildlife Safari Park. It features 22 life-size animatronic dinosaurs along an immersive outdoor trail. The exhibit is included with safari park admission. From towering Tyrannosaurus rex to long-necked Brachiosaurus, visitors come face-to-face with some of the most iconic creatures to ever roam...

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,...

Brick Days public days are April 25 & 26 at Mid-America Center. The 2026 theme is Under the Sea. April 23 and 24 is for VIB only (tickets are sold out). Public hours are April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brick Days is a...

"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....

Earth Day at The RiverFront is a fun, Earth-friendly day of festivities along the Missouri River. There will be information booths, sustainability activities, terra cotta pot painting, giveaways, a clothing drive, and live music.

The Creighton Bluejays Baseball team play their home games at Schwab Field in downtown Omaha. 2026 Schedule:

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:

The Benson Film Festival, running April 23-26, unites filmmakers, artists, businesses, and audiences to create an immersive celebration of culture, connection, and community in the heart of the Benson Creative District. Grab your All-Access Festival Pass to experience everything the Benson Film Festival has to offer or a Festival Day Pass and spend a single...