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Fat Brain Friday with Wildlife Encounters – 4/22, 6:30 p.m., FREE
- Come for some real life Wildlife Encounters with a hedgehog, honey bear, boa constrictor, and more. Then celebrate Earth Day by making your very own mini terrarium.
Nebraska Science Festival – 4/15 – 4/23
- The Nebraska Science Festival offers a wide variety of events, including many with FREE or discounted admission (with free ticket – download it here)
- Nebraska Science Festival Public Expo – The Durham Museum – 4/23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., FREE with Ticket
- STEM University at UNO – 4/23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE (Some events require registration.)
- Many Activities at Omaha Public Libraries – 4/15-4/23, FREE
- See many more events here!
Earth Day Events
Party for the Planet at the Omaha’s Zoo & Aquarium – 4/23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Celebrate Earth Day and discover ways you can help save our planet. Visit conservation-themed booths inside the Wild Kingdom Pavilion. Receive gate gifts, provided by Oriental Trading Company, while supplies last. Included with regular admission or membership.
Sarpy County Earth Day – 4/24, 12 – 4 p.m., BPS Lied Activity Center, FREE
- Face Painting, Pollinator Gardening Activity, Live Animals, Storytelling, Book Giveaway, Tree Games, plus Youth Trashion Show, Electronic Recycling Collection, Kite Flying, 5k Fun Run & MixxedFit/ZUMBAthon. Location: 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE.
- See more Earth Day and Arbor Day Events coming up!
FREE Admission to Kroc Center for Omaha Children’s Museum Members – 4/1 – 4/30/16
- During April, members of the Omaha Children’s Museum can visit Omaha Kroc Center for FREE!
Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In A Play Opens at The Rose Theater – 4/22 – 5/8
- Join the theatrical fun as two of Mo Willems’ most delightfully amusing characters come to musical life on the stage in their Very First Play.
Hot Shops Art Center’s Spring Open House – 4/23 (12 – 8 p.m.), 4/24 (12 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Features fun and informative art demonstrations, food and live music, with almost every artist opening their studios to the public. All of the galleries host events. Location: 13th & Nicholas (just north of TD Ameritrade Park).
Kicks for A Cure – 4/23, FREE
- Enjoy free high school and collegiate soccer matches in a family-friendly atmosphere. All proceeds from the event goes toward the Creighton University’s Hereditary Cancer Center and the Fred and Pamela Buffet Cancer Center. Exhibitions will be held at Creighton’s Morrison Stadium at 19th & California, or UNO’s Caniglia Field at 60th & Dodge.
Crafts for Kids – Saturdays
- Mangelsen’s – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- Michaels Kids Club – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., $2
- Lakeshore Learning Center – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE
Where Books and Art Meet – 4/23, 2:30, FREE, Registration Required
- Explore your creative side every week with art projects based on books and illustrations. Classes are taught by professional artists and art teachers in partnership with Arts For All. For children ages 8-12. Location: South Omaha Library.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day – 4/24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., FREE
- A variety of activities, including bounce houses, Zumba, bicycle safety checks, a trike/bike rodeo, seat belt safety demonstrations, a mascot race, and more.
- Location: Aksarben Village (67th & Center)
HyVee Canned Food Sunday at the Omaha Storm Chasers – 4/24, 2:05 p.m.
- Fans who bring two non perishable Hy-Vee Brand Canned Food items to specific Sunday Omaha Storm Chasers games will receive one free general admission ticket to the McDonalds Berm.
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – 4/24, 4 – 6:15 p.m.
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!