"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...

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...

The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.

Holland Community Opera Fellow Abz Cameron’s participatory installation "Oh, to Be a Kid Again" is at Clover24 from Aug. 7-21. The installation centers on a sense of childlike wonder and what it means to carry into adulthood. Bright colors, bold graphic designs, and familiar imagery invite you to slow down and connect with your inner...

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...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

Kids Movie Magic is the summer movie series at participating Marcus Theatres. In the Metro, that includes Village Pointe Cinema, Twin Creek, and Majestic. Kids Movie Magic Passport gets you a ticket to all 10 titles in the series for $15. 2026 lineup:

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Spend your Monday evenings outdoors with your dog at Leashes at Lauritzen, a weekly dog-friendly event at Lauritzen Gardens. From May 4 through September 14, guests and their canine companions are invited to explore the garden’s 100 acres together from 5 to 8 p.m. Water stations will be available throughout the garden to keep dogs...

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!

The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities 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...

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.

Holland Community Opera Fellow Abz Cameron’s participatory installation "Oh, to Be a Kid Again" is at Clover24 from Aug. 7-21. The installation centers on a sense of childlike wonder and what it means to carry into adulthood. Bright colors, bold graphic designs, and familiar imagery invite you to slow down and connect with your inner...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"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,...

Kids Movie Magic is the summer movie series at participating Marcus Theatres. In the Metro, that includes Village Pointe Cinema, Twin Creek, and Majestic. Kids Movie Magic Passport gets you a ticket to all 10 titles in the series for $15. 2026 lineup:

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

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

The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....

Popcorn Productions and Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer:  “Witch of Waverly Wood,” “Pelican Pete’s Amazing Feat,” and “Showdown at Sundown” at the Kountze Theater inside the park. Performances start May 22 and run through Aug. 23. For ticket reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: "Witch of Waverly Wood" By: Julie Eschliman It’s been...

The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities 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...

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.

Holland Community Opera Fellow Abz Cameron’s participatory installation "Oh, to Be a Kid Again" is at Clover24 from Aug. 7-21. The installation centers on a sense of childlike wonder and what it means to carry into adulthood. Bright colors, bold graphic designs, and familiar imagery invite you to slow down and connect with your inner...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"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,...

Kids Movie Magic is the summer movie series at participating Marcus Theatres. In the Metro, that includes Village Pointe Cinema, Twin Creek, and Majestic. Kids Movie Magic Passport gets you a ticket to all 10 titles in the series for $15. 2026 lineup:

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

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 exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...

"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...

The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....

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:

Outdoor Concerts at the Oasis is a new concert series at Lauritzen Gardens' Quinn Family Oasis and Amphitheater, an open-air venue that's about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the visitors center. The series features a range of genres including soulful blues to high-energy tributes and crowd-favorite classics. All shows run from 6 to 8...

Nebraska Game and Parks hosts free Community Fishing Nights throughout the state. Upcoming events include: Loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Anyone over 16 needs a fishing license. A valid state park entry permit is also required for events at state park areas.

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...

Popcorn Productions and Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer:  “Witch of Waverly Wood,” “Pelican Pete’s Amazing Feat,” and “Showdown at Sundown” at the Kountze Theater inside the park. Performances start May 22 and run through Aug. 23. For ticket reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: "Witch of Waverly Wood" By: Julie Eschliman It’s been...

The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities 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...

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.

Holland Community Opera Fellow Abz Cameron’s participatory installation "Oh, to Be a Kid Again" is at Clover24 from Aug. 7-21. The installation centers on a sense of childlike wonder and what it means to carry into adulthood. Bright colors, bold graphic designs, and familiar imagery invite you to slow down and connect with your inner...

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,...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"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,...

Kids Movie Magic is the summer movie series at participating Marcus Theatres. In the Metro, that includes Village Pointe Cinema, Twin Creek, and Majestic. Kids Movie Magic Passport gets you a ticket to all 10 titles in the series for $15. 2026 lineup:

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

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 exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...

"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...

"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...

"Jun Kaneko: Raku" is on view through Aug. 30 at KANEKO. Opening Reception is July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies any other time viewing the exhibition. The exhibition brings together two distinct bodies of Kaneko's work: Flat, gestural slabs that function almost like...

The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....

The Farmers Market Council Bluffs is held in downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, around the city’s Bayliss Park at First Avenue and Pearl Street. The farmers market is held on Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. from May to September, and features seasonal and weekly vendors, as well as wellness activities like yoga and children’s...

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:

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

The 38th Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club's Arrows to Aerospace is April 13-15. It kicks off with a presentation at the Bellevue Public Library on Thursday. On Friday, there's a free meal at the Senior Center. The parade is Saturday at 10 a.m., beginning at Mission Avenue and Bert Murphy, continuing east on Mission, then north on...

"Gestures" traces the arc of Peter Millett's practice across several decades, moving through distinct periods of material and form. From the dense, rusted weight of early Corten steel to the open, luminous planes of his most recent powder-coated works, the exhibition unfolds as a kind of visual narrative—one in which each body of work leads...

Late Nights At The Zoo is an after-hours series at the zoo for people ages 21 and older featuring food trucks, live music, and beverages every Thursday from June 18 to Aug. 27.

NOMAFEST is Aug. 13-16, with shows on Thursday, Friday and Sunday at NOMA and on Saturday at Gene Leahy Mall. The festival showcases The Bar-Kays, MonoNeon and Keyon Harrold for Saturday along with other performers like Mohini Dey on Thursday, Frank McComb on Friday and a returning NOMAFEST favorite Richie Love on Sunday. Performances are...

“CTL ALT Script” is presented by The Florentine Players from Aug. 6-15 at Florence City Hall. Performances are at 7 p.m. Synopsis: Keith Becker, a struggling playwright on the verge of being blocklisted after a string of failures, turns to AI to write his next play. When his submission is mistakenly attributed to the legendary...

Jazz on the Green is a free concert series presented by O-Pa at Turner Park from July 9 through Aug. 13. The lawn opens at 5 p.m.; pre-show at 6:30 p.m.; and show at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets for seating. 2026 lineup:

Billy McGuigan & The Family Band takes the audience on an electrifying journey through the greatest hits and forgotten gems of the '60s, '70s and '80s, blending iconic British Invasion songs with timeless American Rock classics. Billy and his band deliver a powerful fusion of rock sound, featuring select songs from Billy’s original album for...

Car Movie Cruise Nights are Thursdays at Quasar Drive-In during the summer. Movies start at dusk. You can reserve your tickets ahead of time online.

Quasar Drive-In offers free movies on Thursday nights in the summer; each movie benefiting a nonprofit cause. You can reserve your free tickets in advance. Movies begin at dusk. 2026 Schedule:

The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities 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...

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.

Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:

Holland Community Opera Fellow Abz Cameron’s participatory installation "Oh, to Be a Kid Again" is at Clover24 from Aug. 7-21. The installation centers on a sense of childlike wonder and what it means to carry into adulthood. Bright colors, bold graphic designs, and familiar imagery invite you to slow down and connect with your inner...

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

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...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"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,...

For a century, Nebraskaland Magazine has captured the people, places and spirit that make Nebraska unique. In celebration of 100 years in print, The Durham Museum partners with the publication for "Nebraskaland: Celebrating 100 Years Outdoors," an exhibition featuring mesmerizing photography, historic magazine covers and the details behind some of its most iconic images. See...

"City in Print" is on display through Sept. 6 in the Hawks Pavilion at Joslyn Art Museum. The exhibition features recent additions to The Joslyn’s collection, highlighting dynamic representations of life in the modern city by early twentieth century American printmakers. Note: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

"Pipilotti Rist: I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" is on display in the Hawks Pavilion through Sept. 6. Rist’s lush videos enlist music, technology, and performance to blur the boundaries between the fantastical and the everyday. With the signature DIY aesthetic of the artist’s early work, "I’m Not the Girl Who Misses Much" pushes...

The exhibition "Internal Scaffolding" features the work of artists Avry Victor, Thomas Halbur, Anthony Brown, and David Manzaneras. It's on display in the Wanda Ewing Gallery July 25 through Aug. 29. Opening reception is July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m The exhibition harnesses the energy of their public art into intimate, powerful studio pieces....

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

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 exhibition "MOTHER TIME: Measuring ourselves within the landscape," is at the Bemis Center from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the public reception...

"Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding" is on display at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts from June 5 through Sept. 13. Opening Reception is June 5 with complimentary libations and light hors d’oeuvres. Bemis Center members may arrive early for an exclusive preview of the exhibitions and Meet + Greet with exhibiting artists, directly preceding the...

The 38th Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club's Arrows to Aerospace is April 13-15. It kicks off with a presentation at the Bellevue Public Library on Thursday. On Friday, there's a free meal at the Senior Center. The parade is Saturday at 10 a.m., beginning at Mission Avenue and Bert Murphy, continuing east on Mission, then north on...

"Colecciones de Estudio de Invierno" brings together new and recent work by Omaha sculptor and glass artist Therman Statom, one of the defining figures of the contemporary glass movement. The title points to the nature of the work itself: Pieces that emerged from sustained studio practice, gathered here as a kind of personal inventory, objects...

"Jun Kaneko: Raku" is on view through Aug. 30 at KANEKO. Opening Reception is July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Regular admission applies any other time viewing the exhibition. The exhibition brings together two distinct bodies of Kaneko's work: Flat, gestural slabs that function almost like...

The Beats & Bites Farmers Market is held Friday evenings from mid-May to mid-September at Heartwood Par. The inaugural 2026 season begins May 15 and runs through Sept. 25. In addition to produce, shop handmade goods from local makers at the Made in Omaha weekly pop-up shop and listen to live music.

NOMAFEST is Aug. 13-16, with shows on Thursday, Friday and Sunday at NOMA and on Saturday at Gene Leahy Mall. The festival showcases The Bar-Kays, MonoNeon and Keyon Harrold for Saturday along with other performers like Mohini Dey on Thursday, Frank McComb on Friday and a returning NOMAFEST favorite Richie Love on Sunday. Performances are...

Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival, presented by Mid-America Expositions Inc., is Aug. 14 and 15 featuring wine, hot air balloons launch and balloon glows (weather permitting), foods, live entertainment and more. Festival admission is $17 in advance and includes five tastes of wines or beers with a souvenir wine glass (while supplies last). Tickets are...

The local farmer's market in Gifford Park is held on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. The season ends Sept. 25.

The City of La Vista's End Of Summer Celebration is Aug. 14 at Southport West in the parking lot in front of Cabela's. There will be live music by Cover Me Badd (opener) and Whiskey River (headliner), a car meet-up (no registration required to show your car), yard games for all ages, a variety of...

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:

"Gestures" traces the arc of Peter Millett's practice across several decades, moving through distinct periods of material and form. From the dense, rusted weight of early Corten steel to the open, luminous planes of his most recent powder-coated works, the exhibition unfolds as a kind of visual narrative—one in which each body of work leads...

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!

“CTL ALT Script” is presented by The Florentine Players from Aug. 6-15 at Florence City Hall. Performances are at 7 p.m. Synopsis: Keith Becker, a struggling playwright on the verge of being blocklisted after a string of failures, turns to AI to write his next play. When his submission is mistakenly attributed to the legendary...

"Sorry I've Never Done This Before" is a monthly comedy show where comedians trade mediums for the night: Improvisors try stand up comedy for the first time, and stand up comedians try improvising for the first time. Must be 18+. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Seats are first come first served. For reserved seating or large...

Popcorn Productions and Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer:  “Witch of Waverly Wood,” “Pelican Pete’s Amazing Feat,” and “Showdown at Sundown” at the Kountze Theater inside the park. Performances start May 22 and run through Aug. 23. For ticket reservations, call (402) 944-2957. Synopsis: "Witch of Waverly Wood" By: Julie Eschliman It’s been...

Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell "jokes" and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can...

Billy McGuigan & The Family Band takes the audience on an electrifying journey through the greatest hits and forgotten gems of the '60s, '70s and '80s, blending iconic British Invasion songs with timeless American Rock classics. Billy and his band deliver a powerful fusion of rock sound, featuring select songs from Billy’s original album for...

Take in the beauty of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower and explore the wonders to be found in the night sky at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock. The park stays open on Aug. 14 until midnight so visitors can view the night sky away from city lights. Please note: The park will stay open until midnight,...

Laugh plenty and have some delicious drinks downtown this weekend! Hosted by Joslyne DeBonis, a stellar lineup of the area's best standup comics bring their most fire material in this competition to become the Top Comic in Omaha (and win a cash prize!) If you want to see the best Omaha has to offer fight...

Old Market Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings from early May to mid-October in the Old Market at 11th and Jackson streets. Typically, there is a mix of vendors each week at the market. Early in the season, you’ll find plants and seedlings for sale, as well as baked goods, handmade items, and condiments...

The special exhibit "Ciao Bambini" is an immersive and educational experience is designed to transport children and their families to the enchanting world of Italy, where history, art, and culture come to life. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the historic streets of Rome, visitors will explore this timeless country comparing the similarities 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...

Step into a prehistoric adventure at Lauritzen Gardens with "Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors" on view May 30 through Sept. 7. Produced by Imagine, this immersive traveling exhibition transforms the garden into a journey across ancient Earth, where life-sized animatronic dinosaurs roar, move, and captivate visitors of all ages. Grab your prehistoric passport...

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The Bennington Farmers Market is held bi-weekly Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Centennial Park from June 6 and runs through Sept. 26. They’ll have Petting Zoo Days in Downtown Bennington on July 25, Aug. 22, and Sept. 26. Admission for the Petting Zoo is $3, and a cup of food is $1.

The special exhibit "2theXtreme" is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum through Sept. 6. Experience real math at work in sports, nature, robotics, music, dancing, movie-making and more. "2theXtreme" features dozens of immersive interactive exhibits.

The Bookworm celebrates Bookstore Romance Day on Aug. 15 with an in-store party and promotions.

Mulhall's Houseplant Swap is Aug. 15, and is a chance to share from your collection, discover new plants, and spend the morning with Omaha's plant-loving community. Drop off your extra disease- and pest-free houseplants starting at 9 a.m. The store will trade your contribution for points you can use to choose different houseplants someone else...

Nebraska's largest sunflower festival at Nelson Produce Farm runs from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 (Date has pushed back from Aug. 14). Wander through over 14 acres of sunflowers, explore fields filled with colorful blooms or create your own bouquet. The U-Pick Flower Field is an add-on experience. Included with admission:

The Garden Walk from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 15, presented by North Omaha Summer Arts. It features tours, activities, and giveaways for everyone passionate about the environment and gardening. It's a self-guided tour. Stops include: Omaha Public Library – Washington Branch, Metropolitan Community College, Church of the Resurrection & Incarnation Monastery, Nelson Mandela...

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:

"Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through...

Spare Time Entertainment offers the Kids Bowl Free Program for kids ages 15 and under from May 1 through Sept. 30. It's good for two free games every day; shoes not included. Grab the Family Pass and enjoy two games per day all summer for up to four family members. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from open...

"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,...