The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

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 Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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 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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

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

American Midwest Ballet will be at Baright Library for the Nutcracker Storytime on Nov. 24.

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Felius Trivia Nights are held every other Tuesday in the coffee bar at Felius. Enjoy an evening of brain-bending questions, beverages (coffee, beer, or wine), and prizes every round & for best team name. In between games, hang with the rescue cats.

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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 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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Immerse yourself in a Holiday experience like no other at Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village and Lights. Step into a Christmas Village straight out of your favorite Hallmark movie. Frosty Nights runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 27 at Falconwood Park. Come see new attractions like our Super Mega Candy Cane Tube Slide, Christmas Carnival,...

Santa’s Rock N Lights is Nov. 25 through Jan. 2 at Werner Park, with time slots running from 5:30 to 9 or 10 p.m. Drove through nearly two miles of lights synchronized to music.

Omaha's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

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...

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Omaha Children's Museum's Family Fun Weekend Theme for Nov. 27-29 is Santa. Meet Santa and elves during regular museum hours. Activities included with museum admission.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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 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...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

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.

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Lauritzen Gardens presents Bright Nights on select evenings Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. Make holiday memories with your family as you stroll through festive decorations in the floral display hall, wander among the gardens’ glow in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and explore the colorful installations in Sofia’s Play Garden. Take a photo in front...

Immerse yourself in a Holiday experience like no other at Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village and Lights. Step into a Christmas Village straight out of your favorite Hallmark movie. Frosty Nights runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 27 at Falconwood Park. Come see new attractions like our Super Mega Candy Cane Tube Slide, Christmas Carnival,...

Omaha's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...

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!

University of Nebraska at Omaha's hockey team plays home games at Baxter Arena. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. 2026-27 season:

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

"Stomp" is at the Orpheum Theater on Nov. 27 and 28. It's an all-ages show. "Stomp" features eight incredibly talented performers together to create jaw-dropping rhythms from the most unexpected, everyday items – brooms, garbage cans, matchboxes, hubcaps, and more. With no dialogue, no plot, and zero conventional instruments, this explosive and wildly inventive show...

Make a holiday tradition with the whole family! "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" is an Omaha holiday favorite, bringing generations together for an evening of incredible live music, meaningful personal stories, and Beatles favorites chosen by the audience. It's a fun night out for all ages, with tickets starting at just $25! The show runs...

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

Omaha Children's Museum's Family Fun Weekend Theme for Nov. 27-29 is Santa. Meet Santa and elves during regular museum hours. Activities included with museum admission.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"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....

Unwind and find your flow in the company of playful, adoptable cats during Cat Yoga at Felius. This gentle class is perfect for all skill levels, combining relaxation and fun. Kids ages 12+ are welcome. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat!

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 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...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

Veteran Heroes Holiday Extravaganza is Nov. 28 at VFW Post 2503. Shop comics, cards and collectibles. The event supports VFW 2503 and the Dunham House.

American Midwest Ballet will be at Council Bluffs Public Library for the Nutcracker Storytime on Nov. 28.

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

"Stomp" is at the Orpheum Theater on Nov. 27 and 28. It's an all-ages show. "Stomp" features eight incredibly talented performers together to create jaw-dropping rhythms from the most unexpected, everyday items – brooms, garbage cans, matchboxes, hubcaps, and more. With no dialogue, no plot, and zero conventional instruments, this explosive and wildly inventive show...

Christmas in Olde Towne Elkhorn is Nov 28. Enjoy shopping at local businesses, exploring Olde Towne with an activity passport, free trolley rides, photos with Santa, the Grinch, and Olaf, crafts, games, tree lighting and more.

Papillion Community Foundation's Winter Wonderland is Nov. 28. The annual event features twinkling lights, hot cocoa, holiday music, and carriage rides in downtown Papillion. More events include:

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

Lauritzen Gardens presents Bright Nights on select evenings Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. Make holiday memories with your family as you stroll through festive decorations in the floral display hall, wander among the gardens’ glow in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and explore the colorful installations in Sofia’s Play Garden. Take a photo in front...

Immerse yourself in a Holiday experience like no other at Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village and Lights. Step into a Christmas Village straight out of your favorite Hallmark movie. Frosty Nights runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 27 at Falconwood Park. Come see new attractions like our Super Mega Candy Cane Tube Slide, Christmas Carnival,...

Santa’s Rock N Lights is Nov. 25 through Jan. 2 at Werner Park, with time slots running from 5:30 to 9 or 10 p.m. Drove through nearly two miles of lights synchronized to music.

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's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...

University of Nebraska at Omaha's hockey team plays home games at Baxter Arena. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. 2026-27 season:

The Old Market Magician performs public performances, including: Note: Start times are correct (as of day of publishing) but duration of shows may vary.

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

Make a holiday tradition with the whole family! "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" is an Omaha holiday favorite, bringing generations together for an evening of incredible live music, meaningful personal stories, and Beatles favorites chosen by the audience. It's a fun night out for all ages, with tickets starting at just $25! The show runs...

The Native American Heritage Month Story Walk is on display in the Arches Playground area of Gene Leahy Mall. The Story Walk celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American communities.

Omaha Children's Museum's Family Fun Weekend Theme for Nov. 27-29 is Santa. Meet Santa and elves during regular museum hours. Activities included with museum admission.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

"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....

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:

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

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...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

Santa's Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting is Nov. 29 in La Vista. Santa’s Sleigh Ride is city-wide starting at 1 p.m. He will be in neighborhoods west of 84th Street approximately 1 to 3 p.m. He’ll travel through neighborhoods to the east of 84th Street around 3 to 5 p.m. The Tree Lighting takes places...

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

The Old Market Magician performs public performances, including: Note: Start times are correct (as of day of publishing) but duration of shows may vary.

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

Lauritzen Gardens presents Bright Nights on select evenings Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. Make holiday memories with your family as you stroll through festive decorations in the floral display hall, wander among the gardens’ glow in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and explore the colorful installations in Sofia’s Play Garden. Take a photo in front...

Santa’s Rock N Lights is Nov. 25 through Jan. 2 at Werner Park, with time slots running from 5:30 to 9 or 10 p.m. Drove through nearly two miles of lights synchronized to music.

Omaha's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...