Best Things to Do in April in Omaha

Best April Events in Omaha

24 Exciting Events at Nebraska Science Festival 2024

Earth Day & Arbor Day Events

Through May 5th – Charlotte’s Web at the Rose – Dates & Times Vary – $30/pp, Members Free

• Wilbur the pig doesn’t appear to have a very bright future when Fern saves him. Surrounded by supportive barnyard friends on Zuckerman’s Farm — and befriended by a very gifted spider — Wilbur becomes Some Terrific, Radiant Pig! Revisit the timeless magic of a story that’s touched the hearts of generations of families with its universal themes of friendship and selflessness.

• Location: Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102

Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebrations

• Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with events around the Omaha area.

Go on a Family Getaway

• Choose from a variety of locations that are not too far from Omaha. Explore a new destination, go on an adventure, and create new memories! 
• Day Trips, Road Trips, Cabins to Rent, and more!

• Looking to buy or sell gently-used children’s clothing and equipment? Choose from seasonal Consignment Sales and local Kids Resale Shops in the Omaha Area!

Apr 3rd – Hump Day Camel Photos – 11:00am-1:00pm

• Come celebrate HUMP DAY and take a selfie with a camel from program partners at Scatter Joy Acres!
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall – 1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 3rd – Music Evoking Stories: Tradition– 1:30-2:45pm – FREE

• A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen around the theme of“Tradition” followed by an opportunity for participants and musicians to reflect on and discuss our shared experience.
• Location: Charles B Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111

Apr 4th – Teen-y Tiny Art: Paint a Mini-Masterpiece – 3:30-5:30pm – FREE

• Drop-in to paint a 2-inch mini-masterpiece. Leave the piece at the library to display through Memorial Day weekend.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Apr 4th – Old Market Science Crawl – 5:30-7:00pm – FREE

• The inaugural Old Market Science Crawl for NE SciFest! Stop by any of the locations below between 5:30-7pm for tours, q&a’s, self guided fun and more.  Venues offering tours will be at the following times 5:35pm, 6:20pm and 7pm. Tours last 20 minutes.
• Location: The Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha,NE68102

Apr 5th – Make Your Own Fairy Jar – 11:00am – FREE

• Create your very own enchanting Fairy Jars! Let your imagination soar as you decorate a whimsical jar full of glitter, sparkles and fairy dust of course! Don’t miss out on this spellbinding experience of crafting and fun!!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Apr 5th – Music and Movement – 9:30am & 10:30am – FREE

• Ages 0-6, Get ready to boogie with songs and dance!
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 5th – Teen Advisory Board: Thank you cards – 3:30am – 4:30am – FREE

• Ages 12-18, TAB will be making thank you bags for their school librarians to give away at school on April 9 (Library Workers Day)
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 5th – Open Mic Poetry Reading – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Poetry night – an immersive celebration of the written word.  Bring your own writings or a smaple of your favorite Poet. All writing levels are welcome.
• Location: Gretna United Methodist Church – 11457 S 204th St, Gretna, NE 68028

Apr 6th – Home Depot Kids Kits: Lattice Planter – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• The first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
• Location: Home Depot Stores

Apr 6th – Percy Jackson Escape Room for Teens – 10:00-11:00am & 2:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood to help Percy search for Riptide so that he can defend the camp! In this escape room for teens ages 12-18, you must solve various puzzles and locks in order to find Riptide in time and help Percy prepare before the monsters attack. Registration is required, and opens on March 15th. 
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 6th – Archery Adventure Day – 10:00am-1:00pm – $10-$28 [REGISTER]

• Are you looking for an outdoor family event that has activities that everyone in your family can enjoy? Then come join Fontenelle Forest for a morning of family fun at Archery Adventure Day!  This program will be held at Camp Wa-Kon-Da located at 402 Forest Drive in Bellevue. The program is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will include archery basics, a family-friendly archery competition, a guided hike and a campfire with hotdogs and s’mores to end the program. A waiver must be completed for each family member before participating in activities. Please note that children ages 7 and under cannot participate in archery, yard games will be provided for the given age group.

• Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da – 402 Forest Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005

Apr 6th – Money Madness with TS Bank – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Drop in and see if you can catch more play cash than your friends in a Money Machine, learn about how money is made and design your own, play a round of Musical Money Chairs, and more! Staff from TS Bank will join us at the Library to celebrate Financial Literacy Month and teach us all about money through lots of fun games. This program is most appropriate for families with children in grades K-6. Each family will receive a free book courtesy of TS Bank.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Apr 6th – Ada Twist Science – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Join OPL for an adventure in science based on the Ada Twist, Scientist series by Andrea Beaty! Come explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with fun crafts and hands-on activities.  All crafts and activities will be available from 1-3pm without registration, and are free of charge!
• Location: Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114

Apr 6th – Blackbird Rock Co. Performance – 3:00-6:00pm – FREE

• Join SNJ Studio of Music’s first ever student-led rock band for an afternoon of music! Featuring hits from the 70’s-00’s, the talented young adults of Blackbird Rock Co. put modern twists on tried and true classics. This is a free event, so bring your chair or blanket and get ready to rock!
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall – 1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 6th – April Showers Concert – 7:00-9:00pm – FREE (Donations Accepted)

• In-person concert! Featuring our Young Artists Competition Winners
• Location: Simon Concert Hall at the Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE

April 7th – NE SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – FREE

• The Great American Eclipse of 2024 is almost here and you need to be prepared to safely view this incredible event. On SUN-Day April 7th, Branched Oak Observatory will be giving out FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST). There will also be Solar Eclipse programming to teach about the “What,” “Where,” and “When” of April 8th’s incredible solar eclipse.
• While you visit the Observatory you will also get to do what you are always told what NOT to do… look at the Sun! With our special White Light and Hydrogen Alpha Telescopes, you will have a chance to see Sunspots, Solar Prominences, Granulation, Filaments, and so much more on the surface of our closest star… the Sun.
• Location: Branch Oak Observatory – 14300 NW 98th St., Raymond, NE

Apr 7th – Science Sunday with Nebraska SciFest: milk & homemade butter – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE

• Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sundays from 1 to 2 PM in April at The RiverFront! This is a free, family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine, and more with hands-on science activities, while supplies last. This week’s theme: milk & homemade butter
• Location: The RiverFront Downtown

Apr 7th – Omaha Winter Market at Nebraska Brewing Company – 11:00am-3:00pm

• It’s the last market of the season! Join us and 30 local small businesses for a day of shopping with great food and drinks! From farm fresh produce and meats to hand crafted goods, the Omaha Winter Market has something for everyone!
• Location: Nebraska Brewing Company – 6950 S 108th St, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 7th – Venture Parks Discovery Fair – 12:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Nebraska’s Venture Park Region is hosting a Venture Parks Discovery Fair. Attend this event to learn about activities that will be offered in the Venture Park Region this summer and job opportunities in the parks. Fun Activities: Play games, try out activities, enjoy food vendors, and snap a photo with Kit the Raccoon mascot.
• Location: Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

Apr 7th – We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym 1 Year Anniversary – 12:00-6:00pm

• Help them celebrate their 1 year anniversary with Character Meet and Greets.
• Location: We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym – 10717 Virginia Plaza #113, Omaha, NE 68128

Apr 5th-7th – Spring Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair – Times Vary – $10/Adults, $9/Seniors, Under 10 Free – Tickets Required

• Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works.  Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine.  Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!  Your paid admission is good all weekend with our hand stamp!
• Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena – 7300 Q St, Ralston, NE 68127

Apr 5th-7th – Unlock Midtown: Free neighborhood-wide Game – 3:00-6:00pm – FREE

• Looking for an experience to enjoy with family and friends? For one weekend only, Unlock Midtown invites sleuths to visit participating Midtown Crossing retailers, each hosting a different clues or puzzle in need of solving. Your mission is to successfully complete each one.  To start your sleuthing, pick up an Unlock Midtown guide at Spielbound. This will have a list of all participating retailers and provide you a place to keep track of codes solved.  So what is the ultimate goal? Solve for all codes to be entered to win a Midtown Crossing Prize Package. Once you’ve successfully completed all codes, return your Unlock Midtown guide to Spielbound to be entered into the drawing.
• Location: Spielbound Board Game Cafe – 3229 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131

Apr 6th & 7th – Teddy Bear Weekend at The Zoo – 9:00am-3:00pm – Regular Zoo Admission or Membership

• Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for repair and care for Teddy Bear Weekend. Your beary brave stuffed animal will go through a health check-up including height, heartbeat, ear and eye exams and, if needed, a trip to the Emergency Room. The Emergency Room will be closing at 1 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, so please arrive beforehand if your furry friend is in need of a special trip to the ER. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or with regular paid Zoo admission. Children, ages 3-11, who bring in their favorite stuffed animal will receive FREE admission to the Zoo with a paid adult. This year’s clinic will be held at Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion near the Zoo’s Main Entrance.
• Location: Omaha Zoo – 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Apr 8th – Solar Eclipse Party at the Park – 12:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Come down to The RiverFront Plaza at Lewis & Clark Landing from 12 to 3 PM to celebrate an unforgettable celestial experience!  This year’s Solar Eclipse will be a rare cosmic event that you won’t want to miss!  Join The RiverFront for Eclipse themed activities suitable for the whole family, including out of this world solar treats, viewing opportunities, and so much more!  The RiverFront will provide Eclipse viewing glasses and guidance to ensure everyone can enjoy the Eclipse safely! 
• Location: The RiverFront Plaza at Lewis & Clark Landing

Apr 8th – The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – FREE

• Some people go an entire lifetime and do not have a chance to see a single Solar Eclipse. Here in the United States, we have had the opportunity to see THREE spectacular solar eclipses within just a seven-year time period; the Total Solar Eclipse here in Nebraska in 2017, The Annular Eclipse (“Partial” in NE) in 2023, and this year another Total Solar Eclipse (“Partial” in NE) on April 8th.
• Although you can view the Partial Solar Eclipse anywhere in the state, we invite the community out to Branched Oak Observatory for a unique chance to see the eclipse “up close” through our amazing safe solar telescopes. Not only will you get to view the Partial Eclipse, you will see Sunspots, Solar Prominences, Granulation, Filaments, and so much more on the surface of our closest star.
• Location: Branch Oak Observatory – 14300 NW 98th St., Raymond, NE

Apr 8th – Solar Eclipse Viewing – 12:30-2:00pm – FREE

• Join OPL for a scientific adventure of planetary proportions as we read about and make models of a solar eclipse. Then, we’ll make paper viewers and go out to see the celestial event for ourselves!  This program will take place from 1pm-2pm and is recommended for children ages 5-10 with a caregiver, but patrons are encouraged to stay and watch the event with their children as long as they’d like.
• Location: Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144

Apr 8th – STEM Lab: Scribblebot – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Are you as excited as we are for the Solar Eclipse on April 8th? Then join as Doug Showell, Science Teacher at Papillion La Vista High School, explains about solar eclipses and then shows different ways to watch it without eclipse glasses!  Put your brain to the test with this monthly STEM challenge! Kids ages 9-12 will design and build different projects to help  encourage STEM skills. Winners get to pick a prize!
• Location: Digital Library at Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln Street Papillion, NE 68046

Apr 9th – Library Storytime – 10:00am – FREE

• Ages 0-6, it’s time to read a story!
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 9th – Tiny Tot Spring Party & Storytime – 10:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Celebrate spring at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center! Music & Movement will be at 10am, afterward make a craft, get the wiggles out in the gym and bounce in a bounce house!  This free event is for children ages 5 and younger.
• Location: A.V. Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Apr 9th – Toddler Tuesday: Springtime Activities with Mrs. Barry – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Come and get into the spirit of spring! The wonderful Mrs. Barry will celebrate the Earth with a lovely springtime story followed by music and a fun craft activity. Young minds will bloom!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

Apr 9th – Out & About Storytime: Gene Leahy Mall – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Join OPL at the Gene Leahy Mall for storytime! Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we’ll be there!  We will be under the big white pavilion.
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall – 1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68007

Apr 9th – Recess at The Durham! – 11:00am-12:00pm – Included with Museum Admission

• Recess is everyone’s favorite class! Spend your spring break immersing yourself in play at The Durham Museum and enjoy the opportunity to take part in some classic playground activities. Hopscotch, 4-square, jacks and other fun will be the perfect match with TOYTOPIA, our featured spring exhibition. Stop by The Platform on the lower level of the museum and challenge a friend (old or new!) to a game.
• Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE

Apr 9th – Wild Robot Escape Room– 2:30-4:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• You will be “locked” in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown.  All ages are welcome for this drop-in family-friendly event. Try to escape over spring break!
• Location: Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144

Apr 9th – Teen Craft Night at Baright Library – 6:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Join OPL at the Gene Leahy Mall for storytime! Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we’ll be there!  We will 27

Apr 10th – Homeschool in the Hills: Wild Babies – 10:00-11:30am or 1:00-2:30pm – $5/child [REGISTER]

• Spring is a time of the year when we encounter baby wild animals. They are small and cute, but do we really know about baby wildlife and the strategies wild parents use to care for them?  Enjoy a snack and stay after the program to explore the park and socialize.   Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee. Accompanying adults and children under 3 are free — children under 3 do not need a reservation.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

Apr 10th – Out & About Storytime at Cup & Cone – 10:30-11:00 – FREE

• Join Bennington Library for Stories, music, and movement at Cup & Cone.
• Location: Cup & Cone – 15420 S 2nd St, Bennington, NE 68007

Apr 10th – Little Lab – 11:00am-11:45am – FREE

• Littles Lab, where young minds ignite with wonder and discovery! Every Wednesday filled with pure excitement as we delve into the fascinating world of vibrations. In our vibrant, colorful Active Learning Lab, children aged 3 to 5 become budding scientists, exploring the magic of vibrations through interactive experiments and hands-on creation activities. 
• Location: Do Space, 5111 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE

Apr 10th – Space: It’s Out of This World – 5:00-6:00pm (10th) – FREE

• Become a Space Cadet and join the Omaha Children’s Museum as we tour our solar system and learn important physics, chemistry, and engineering concepts. Blast off with a combustion reaction, find out what happens when there is no air pressure, and watch as we make our own version of a comet!  This program is designed for kids grades K-5, but all ages are welcome!
• Location: Benson Branch – 6015 Binney St, Omaha, NE 68104

Apr 10th – Hack That Painting – 6:00pm – (Registration)

• Ages 8-12, add some new life to an old painting! Registration required for this art project.
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 11th – Puppets on the Platform – 11:00am-12:00pm – Included in Admission

• Both young and old will enjoy meeting and interacting with The Durham Museum’s most loveable employee – Professor Durham! Professor Durham is the museum’s puppet co-host on our digital learning platform, “Museum Live!” We are excited to bring the professor to the public on Thursdays, who will discuss the history of toys, the importance of play and much more! Kids will also have an opportunity to play with puppets and interact with Professor Durham on their own stage.
• Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE

Apr 11th & Each Thurs After – Teen Central: Game On! – 3:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Apr 11th – Spark Your Story: Arts & Drafts – 4:30-5:30pm – FREE

• Teens will do a variety of arts and crafts as well as walking through what a book talk looks and sounds like. At the end of the month, they’ll have a chance to design their own book tote while listening to book talks on the latest Young Adult fiction.  Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new storytelling mediums and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
• Location: Charles B Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111

Apr 11th – Crafternoon – 4:00pm – FREE

• Ages 4+, it’s art and crafts for kids!  From Pre-K up to 6th grade there are crafts for every age!
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 12th – DIY Spring Sensory Bottle – 11am – FREE

• Experience the wonder of spring with your very own DIY Spring Sensory Bottle! Explore a world of soothing sounds, textures, and colors as you create your sensory masterpiece! This is a FREE, all ages event!
• Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114

Apr 12th – Early Out Movie Day – 2:00-4:30pm – FREE

• movie day in the library every other Fridays at 2 PM. Bring your after-school snacks and some friends, and we’ll bring the flicks
• Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127

Apr 12th – Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE – Times and Prices Vary

• Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides audiences on a breathtaking tour through a pre-historic world.  Amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures are presented in a theatrical performance brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers and designed with the help of professional paleontologists.  
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 12th – Rooted Stories – 7:00-8:30pm – FREE

• With Rooted Stories, the Omaha Symphony takes us on a musical journey exploring the history of Omaha through the lens of the Omaha Public Library.  The music will act as a powerful storyteller, weaving through the chronology of branch additions and harmonizing with the essence of the era or the unique characteristics of the community in which each branch opened.
• Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Apr 13th – Spring Boutique Craft Fair at Papillion La Vista High School – 9:00am-3:00pm

• Monarch HS Spring Craft Fair
• Location: 302 E Cary St, Papillion, NE 68046

Apr 13th – St Mathews Spring Craft Show – 9:00am-3:00pm – $1 Admission

• 45+ Craft & Commercial Vendors, Raffle / Baked Goods, Concession.  $1 Admission
• Location: St. Matthew School – 12210 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE 68123

Apr 13 & 14th – Forever Young at Film Streams: Black Beauty – 10:00am – $5/pp

• Join Film Streams starting April 6 through July 7 for the Forever Young Series every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM at the Dundee Theater. Plus, join us for midweek screenings in the summer! Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever Young’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming ​modern hits provides fun for everyone! And remember, tickets are only five dollars!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

Apr 13th – Return of the THUNDERBIRDS – 10:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Join the Indian Center, Inc. in Lincoln for this cross-cultural community event celebrating the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration on Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.  This family-fun “something for everyone” event celebrates the time of year many Native peoples give thanks to the Thunder beings for providing rebirth with rain & thunder. It is also a time we celebrate the return of many migratory birds to Nebraska. So Audubon and the Indian Center are celebrating together with music, dance, food, arts, kids games and activities, and much much more.
• Location: Indian Center – 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln,NE68508

Apr 13th – JCPenney Kids Zone: Owl Dream Catcher – 11:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Children can decorate an owl dream catcher. Parents receive an Extra 10% Off coupon to combine with another JCPenney coupon for added savings.
• Location: JCPenney Stores

Apr 13th – Spring Craft Show – 10:00am-5:00pm

• Fremont Mall is hosting our annual Spring Craft Show! Come out and explore one-of-a-kind vendors from 10 AM – 5 PM on April 13th!
• Location: Fremont Mall – 860 E 23rd St, Fremont, NE

Apr 13th – Fremont Gallery Walk – 11:00am-3:00pm

• Twice a year, as the seasons shift into the vibrancy of spring and the golden hues of fall, the heart of our downtown transforms into a living art gallery. The Gallery Walk is a testament to the city’s rich artistic tapestry, where local businesses partner with gifted artists, offering them a platform to shine and share their creative endeavors with the public.
• Location: Downtown Fremont – 105 E 6th St, Fremont, NE 68025

Apr 13th – FidoFest! at Gene Leahy Mall – 11:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Bring your pooch down to the Dog Park at Gene Leahy Mall for our first FidoFest of 2024!  Enjoy a variety of pet vendors, giveaways, activities, food trucks, delicious treats for Fido, adoption groups, and resources for pet owners. The Dog Park at Gene Leahy Mall is located on the east side of the park, at 8^th and Douglas Streets.
• Location: Gene Leahy Mall – 1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 13th – Family Fun Fair – 12:00-2:00pm – FREE

• This free community fair provides health and safety information for children and families in a fun and interactive way. The goal of the fair is to provide kids and parents an opportunity to learn about area resources in one spot. Participate in free activities, eat snacks, and visit the various booths from community agencies and businesses.
• Location: Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus – 1515 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, IA

Apr 13th – STEAM Saturday: Chemistry – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Learn the science of what our world is made of!  This event is best for grades K-5 and a grownup.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Apr 13th – Kids Night Out: Good Night Zoo – 5:00-9:00pm – $50/Child – Registration Required

• Get ready for a WILD night! While parents enjoy a well-deserved date night, kids ages 5 to 12 year old will discover fun new ways to appreciate wildlife. Hosted by trained educators, each unique program includes pizza, snacks, animal experience, movie time, engaging and educational activities and more!  Event drop off is at 5 p.m. and pick up is at 9 p.m. Cost is $50 per child. Limited space is available. Reservations are required.
• Location: Omaha Zoo – 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Apr 13th – Teen NERF Nights at Baright Library – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Bring your buds and battle it out in the library stacks. We will have NERF guns available to use, or feel free to bring your own. Snacks are provided. See you there!
• Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127

Apr 14th – Bella Terre Spring Craft Fair – 11:00am-4:00pm – $3/pp

• A variety of different vendors to shop from! There will be food and the bar will be open! Entry will be $3 per person at the door! Come show your support to these amazing small businesses!
• Location: Bella Terre Vineyard – 23375 Barrus Rd, Glenwood, IA 51534

Apr 14th – Science Sunday with Nebraska SciFest: Bouncy Balls – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE

• Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sundays from 1 to 2 PM in April at The RiverFront! This is a free, family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine, and more with hands-on science activities, while supplies last. This week’s theme: Bouncy Balls
• Location: The RiverFront Downtown

Apr 14th – Earth Day in Bellevue – 1:30-3:30pm

• Special Earth Day program at Bellevue University to learn about Solutions Plastic’s options for plastic reuse here in our metro area. The event which will feature displays by local environmental groups and vendors to highlight the many projects and efforts that are taking place in the local area. The event will be held in the Symposium room located on floor B of the Mueller Building. Check our Earth Day page for new additions to the program.
• Location: Bellevue University – 1000 Galvin Rd S, Bellevue, NE 68005

Apr 14th – Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour – 2:00pm – Tickets Required

• Blippi is coming to Omaha for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 14th – Geocaching Challenge – 1:00pm, 2:00pm, or 3:00pm – $25/canoe(max 4 people)

• Bring out the whole crew to search for caches hidden in the park using GPS coordinates! Instruction is provided! Enjoy the fun for $10/group of up to 6 people! Great activity for all ages! Please bring at least one smartphone per group!
• Location: Walnut Grove Park – 15050 Q St, Omaha, NE 68137

Apr 15th – Caterpillar Storytime & Science Lesson – 11:00am – FREE

• Howard Hero the caterpillar is extremely impatient and has to wait 2 dreaded weeks until he hatches out of his chrysalis!! 2 weeks with no video games, no comic books and no pizza!! How will he survive?? Find out how when we read you the story of “The Very Impatient Caterpillar”! You will also get to observe our very own caterpillars in our Butterfly Garden!! What stage will they be in? Will they be caterpillars, in a chrysalis or will they be beautiful butterflies ready to set free?? You will also be crafting your very own Caterpiller/ Butterfly project! This is a FREE, all ages event!
• Location: The Learning Express – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE, 68114

Apr 15th – Seed Share at Gretna Library – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Get ready for the spring planting season.  Learn about seed shares, receive free seeds, and get a start on knowing how to save seeds for next year! You do not need to bring seeds to participate, but any well-labeled seeds that you would like to share are welcome.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Apr 15th – Star Party with Gretna Library – 8:00-9:00pm – FREE

• Peruse the night sky with members of the Omaha Astronomical Society. The soccer fields at GXP are located at Capehart & 213th. Cloud date: 4/18.
• Location: Soccer Fields at Gretna Crossing Park – Capehart & 213th

Apr 18th, 20th – City Nature Challenge Storytime – 10:30-11:00 – FREE

• Join OPL staff for a special City Nature Challenge storytime! We’ll read books about nature, sing songs, and learn how to identify plants and animals found in the wild. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. 
• Location: 
  • 18th – Florence Branch – 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE 68112
  • 18th – Willa Cather Branch – 1905 S. 44th St, Omaha, NE 68105
  • 20th – W. Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114

Apr 15th-17th & 22nd-24th – Teen Central: Tinker Zone: Learn To Play A Board Game – 3:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Revisit a classic or discover your new favorite board game! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Apr 16th – Acorn Academy – 9:30-11:00am – PROGRAM FEE $8 per child, Pre-registration

• A new homeschool program, Acorn Academy! Homeschool students six years and older are invited to learn at the Forest on select Tuesday mornings! Students will engage with a variety of nature-based topics through science experiments, creative writing, group projects, crafts and more. The program materials, activities and lessons are designed to accommodate students of a variety of ages and learning styles. Students are encouraged to follow their interests, explore nature and make new friends!
• Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center Cafeteria, 1111 Bellevue Blvd North Bellevue, NE 68005

Apr 16th – Art Adventures Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Instructors from the Joslyn Art Museum will visit the Saddlebrook branch for an art-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring one of the museum’s fantastic pieces, and a special activity for kids to create their own art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to participate in the fun.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116

Apr 16th – Toddler Tuesday: Pajama Party with Stories from Mrs. M – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Put your jammies on and stop by our store to enjoy a cozy storytime with our good friend Mrs. M. We’ll have snacks for the kiddos too!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

Apr 16th – Design it! Stunt Gliders – 4:30-5:03pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Orville and Wilbur Wright are famous for creating the first airplane. Before they made their first successful flight, they designed and tested several prototypes. This process was critical to creating their success! In this activity, we will build our own airborne prototypes. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
• Location: Do Space, 5111 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE

Apr 16th (Every 3rd Tuesday) – Board Game Night – 6:00pm – FREE to Play!

• Board Game Nights every third Tuesday!  Come play games with old friends or make new friends! Or join a demo being led by one of our awesome volunteers! No cost to play, we just want more people to learn these great games. Let us know if you’d like to teach a game, too, as our community is built upon fantastic people volunteering to teach, catalog, and help in our mission of providing all people the challenge, art, and fun unique to the world of board games
• Location: Spielbound Cafe – 3231 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131

Apr 17th – Little Lab – 11:00am-11:45am – FREE [REGISTER]

• Littles Lab, where young minds ignite with wonder and discovery! Every Wednesday filled with pure excitement as we delve into the fascinating world of vibrations. In our vibrant, colorful Active Learning Lab, children aged 3 to 5 become budding scientists, exploring the magic of vibrations through interactive experiments and hands-on creation activities. 
• Location: Do Space, 5111 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE

Apr 18th – Pre-K Play: Duck, Duck, Goose – 10:00am – FREE

• All Ages.  Learn how to fill out test Scantron bubbles as we play trivia about animals, space, and more!
• Location: La Vista Community Center – 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 18th – Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens – 10:00-11:00am – FREE

• In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Apr 18th – Handmade Houseplants for Grades 6-12 at Gretna Library – 3:30-4:30pm – FREE

• Piece together paper plants. You can’t kill your houseplant if you don’t have to water it!

• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Apr 18th – Homeschool Program: Terrific Trivia – 2:00pm – FREE

• All Ages.  Learn how to fill out test Scantron bubbles as we play trivia about animals, space, and more!
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 18th – G. Stanley Hall Science Night: Free Community STEAM Event – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Join G.Stanley Hall for their inaugural Science Night on April 18.  Hands-on stations throughout the school will include: Floaters and Sinkers (with fruit), Zoomeranges, Chromatography, Density cubs, Microscope guessing game, Bubble measuring, Robotics unit with Spheros and Keva Planks, Seed Distribution, aluminum boats, and Rotocopters will be set up for families to explore.  Everyone attending will also have access to view the tomatospheres from their 6th grade science classes.
• Location: G Stanley Hall – 7600 S 72nd St, La Vista,NE68128

Apr 18th, 25th – Fly-Tying Lessons – 6:00pm-8:00pm – FREE

• All ages welcome! Taught by the Nebraska Cornhusker Fly Fishers.
• Location: La Vista Public Library: 9110 Giles Road, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 18-20th – IWCC Musical Theater: Little Shop of Horrors – 7:00pm – $15/Ticket

• A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.
• Location: Arts Center at Iowa Western – Frank Fauble Theater – 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Apr 18-21st – Cirque Italia: Water Circus – Times Vary – $15-$55 Tickets

• Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent climate controlled.
• Location: Westroads Mall – 10000 California St, Omaha, NE 68114

Apr 19th – Resilience: Film Screening & Discussion – 11:30am-1:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Adversity in childhood has lifelong effects on health and behavior. Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope chronicles the use of brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. Learn more about treatment and prevention of childhood toxic stress and what is happening right here in Lincoln. Space is limited, registration is required.
• Location: BraveBe Child Advocacy Center – 5025 Garland St, Lincoln,NE68504

Apr 19th – First Star Recycling Tour (Ages 8+) – 12:00-1:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• The tour will show the receiving area for residentially generated single stream recycling; sorting equipment; baling operations; inventory & storage for load accumulation; and shipping areas.  We will also visit the shredding, cleaning, and lumber manufacturing equipment.  While the tour shows equipment and processing operations, discussion will include waste stream impacts from recycling; need for materials to support a circular economy; and markets for materials we process.
• Location: First Star Recycling – 10330 I St, Omaha, NE 68127

Apr 19th – The 402 Ukulele Jam Night – 80’S Night – 7:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Includes Drums, Singing, Refreshments!
• Location: 402 Lesson Studio – 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, STE 119, Omaha, NE, 68130

Apr 19th – Open House at the UNL Student Observatory – 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m – FREE

• See the stars, planets, and moon from UNL’s campus! Please note, the event might be canceled due to clouds and weather. Decision to cancel will be posted on the calendar by 3pm on Friday. Events will occur twice a month on Friday evenings. Lets hope for good weather!  Directions: Take the elevator or stairs to the top floor. Observatory is the large dome and shed at the south-west corner of the parking garage.
• Location: UNL Student Observatory – 625 Stadium Dr., Lincoln, NE

Apr 20th – Free Day at the Parks! – 6:00am-10:30pm – FREE

• Have you been meaning to get out and enjoy the outdoors this year, but haven’t made time for it yet? Are you looking for a new spot to enjoy your favorite nature activities? Here’s your sign!  Pottawattamie County Conservation parks offer that “get away from it all” feeling we all crave and truly have something for everyone. Treat yourself to an adventure and soak up all of the benefits that the natural world provides. Free park entry will be allowed at all Pottawattamie Conservation parks, see their site for park list and additional details.
• Location: All Pottawattamie Conservation Parks

Apr 20th – Arrowhead Trail Run (5k, 10k, 4 hour) – 8:00am – Registration Required

• 5k, 10k, and 4 Hour Enduro distance options on a 5k marked course through the trails and grounds of Arrowhead Park.  100% non-profit event supporting the Pottawattamie County Trails Association.
• Location: Arrowhead Park – 29357 310th St, Neola, IA

Apr 20th – Party for The Planet at The Zoo – 9:00am-3:00pm – Zoo Admission

• Celebrate Earth Day at the Zoo during Party for the Planet. As part of their senior capstone project, this year’s event is presented by the Zoo’s own Zoo Academy high school students! Each event element from logo design to day of activities is led by these passionate, conservation-loving students.
• Location: Omaha Zoo – 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Apr 20th – VFW 2503 Spring Craft Show – 9:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Annual VFW SPRING CRAFT SHOW!!! They have over 50+ crafters and vendors with lunch available for purchase from their women’s auxiliary as well as TONS of raffles and prizes. Come on out and support their veterans and vendors! ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION!!!
• Location: VFW Post 2503 – 8904 Military Rd, Omaha, NE

Apr 20,21,27 & 28th – Forever Young at Film Streams: The Prince of Egypt – 10:00am – $5/pp

• Join Film Streams starting April 6 through July 7 for the Forever Young Series every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM at the Dundee Theater. Plus, join us for midweek screenings in the summer! Whether you’re a kid at heart or want to spend quality time with the little one in your life, Forever Young’s mix of beloved classics and heartwarming ​modern hits provides fun for everyone! And remember, tickets are only five dollars!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

Apr 20th – Lincoln Earth Day – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• The Lincoln Earth Day Celebration is an annual celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exciting community event has approximately 2,500 attendees annually and their Coalition wants you to join in the fun. There will be dozens of booths that all promote, educate, and celebrate environmental stewardship, green education, and sustainable living.  Grab your friends, families and coworkers and join us for this year’s environmental education and family fun!
• Location: Nebraska Innovation Campus – 2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508

Apr 20th – Big Play Saturday: The Bug Guy! – 11:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Come and bug out over bugs with the Bug Guy! Spiders, scorpions, giant hissing cockroaches, butterflies, and more… kids will get to learn about them all, and maybe even hold a few (if you dare). It’s sure to be an exciting event!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

Apr 20th – Music and Movement at Papillion Library – 11:00-11:30am – FREE

• Monthly series celebrating music. Go enjoy dancing and singing. This program is best suited for those 5 and under, but all ages are welcome!  This program takes place in the Community Gym at Papillion Landing.
• Location: Digital Library at Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln Street Papillion, NE 68046

Apr 20th – Earth Day at Mulhall’s – 11:00am-2:00pm

• Live music from local singer-songwriter Andre Vander Velde. Enjoy sandwiches and salads from Kitchen Table* and juices from The Grove Juicery. Plus, our friends Coneflower Creamery will be here with their farm-to-cone ice cream.  Stop by and chat with each of our amazing community partners, The Nature Conservancy, Hillside Solutions, Heron Haven, Whispering Roots, and Keep Omaha Beautiful.  And don’t forget to bring in your garden tools, mower blades, scissors, and even kitchen cutlery. While enjoy the festivities, Foster’s Sharpening Service will hone those blades and get them ready for another season.
• Location: Mulhall’s – 3615 N 120th Street, Omaha, NE

Apr 20-22nd – Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens – $9-$15

• From noon to 2 p.m., explore Stomp Chomp Roar’s fossil cart at Lauritzen Gardens and learn all about dinosaurs with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony and his friend Paleo. Then join us on the festival garden patio from 2 to 3 p.m. for an entertaining dinosaur show and prehistoric pep rally (weather permitting)! Included with paid garden admission, free for garden members.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Apr 20th – Youth Triathlon by Omaha Parks and Rec – 12:00-3:00pm – $20/child

• 7th Annual Youth Triathlon!  Kids will have fun in this recreational backwards triathlon running, biking, and swimming!  Register by April 5th, space is limited.
• Location: Walnut Grove Park – 15050 Q St, Omaha, NE 68137

Apr 20th – Earth Day Event at Habitat Restore: Composting with a Master Gardener – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – FREE

• Hear from Master Gardener, Debbie Brozanic, and learn about composting. She will be having two sessions on composting at our West ReStore. 
• Location: Habitat Omaha West ReStore – 10910 Emmet St, Omaha, NE 68164

Apr 20th – The Weisenheimers at Omaha Community Playhouse – 7:30pm – $25/pp Tickets Required

• The hilarious Weisenheimers return to the Howard Drew stage for another unhinged night of improvised comedy. The award-winning Omaha originals will be bringing their smart, fast and unpredictable comedy back to the Omaha Community Playhouse for one night only! The Weisenheimers shows are totally unique and interactive, a perfect Saturday night!
• Location: Omaha Community Playhouse – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Apr 20th-21st – Handmade Omaha Spring Art & Craft Bazaar – 10:00am-4:00pm (Fri), 12:00-4:00pm(Sun) – FREE

• Free admission and parking!
• Location: Bancroft Street Market – 2702 S 10th St, Omaha, NE

Apr 20th – Playful Garden Cart Planter Workshop – 10:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Kick-off spring with your little builder as they create a garden cart planter. Kids can grow new skills and take home a fun garden project just in time to start some seeds!
• Location: Lowes Store Locations

Apr 20th – Earth Day at The C! – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• Let’s embrace the spirit of sustainability and appreciation for our planet and gather for family-friendly outdoor activities, community village, food trucks, and prizes! Bring your family and friends for a day filled with environmentally conscious fun!  Check out our community village to participate in outdoor activities and learn about environmental sustainability, horticulture, regenerative agriculture, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and more! Participate in fishing, archery, arts and crafts, and enjoy s’mores by the campfire.
• Location: Lake Cunningham Entrance 1 – Marina / 8965 State St., Omaha, NE 68122

Apr 20th – 1st Birthday CAKE OFF at Pause Coffee Shop – 12:00-2:00pm – Free to public, small entry fee for baking participants 

• Whether you bake at home for fun, or you are a cottage baker in home kitchen, or you are a fully trained baker with a commercial kitchen to work in… THIS IS FOR YOU.  $250 CASH PRIZE at stake.  Final decision will be made by the voting PUBLIC.  The cake samples are FREE to the public to taste/vote on
• Location: Pause Coffee Shop – 7515 Main St, Omaha, NE 68127

Apr 20th, 25th, 28th – A City Bus Visits Storytime – Times Vary – FREE

• Join OPL staff for a special City Nature Challenge storytime! We’ll read books about nature, sing songs, and learn how to identify plants and animals found in the wild. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. 
• Location: 
  • 20th – Benson Branch – 6015 Binney St, Omaha, NE 68104
  • 25th – Charles B Washington Branch – 2868 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
  • 28th – Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102

Apr 21st – Spring Craft Show at Palace Event Center – 10:00am-3:00pm

• Spring Craft show! Support local vendors and makers with a day at The Palace.
• Location: Palace Event Center – 33153 Highway 92, Treynor, IA 51575

Apr 21st – Spring Kids Cookie Class – 12:00-1:30pm – $35/child

• Step into spring with this kids cookie class taught by B’s Treats! This class is for kids (7-12) who want to learn how to decorate cookies and have some fun! You will provided with 6 cookies, 5 frosting colors, and all the tools you need to decorate cookies. You get to take home all the cookies you decorate!
• Location: Bennington Community Conference Center – 11401 N 156th Street, Bennington, NE 68007

Apr 21st – Science Sunday with Nebraska SciFest: Seed bombs – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE

• Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sundays from 1 to 2 PM in April at The RiverFront! This is a free, family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine, and more with hands-on science activities, while supplies last. This week’s theme: Seed bombs
• Location: The RiverFront Downtown

Apr 21st – Earth Day at The RiverFront – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE

• Visit The RiverFront for a celebration of Earth Day!  Organizations from around the Omaha Community will be on hand to discuss their nature and sustainability practices. Step aboard the ORBT bus parked in Lewis & Clark Landing to learn more about their impact. Then at 2 PM, head over to Heartland of America Park for an afternoon movie in the park, featuring The Lorax, beginning at 3 PM.
• Location: The RiverFront Downtown

Apr 21st – Sunday Funday: Wildlife Encounters! – 1:00-2:30am – FREE

• The store is going to go wild! Friends from Wildlife Encounters will be there to introduce young explorers to some of the amazing wildlife. Come and learn all about them – where they’re from and how they live – and discover a new appreciation for nature
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

Apr 22nd & 27th – Design Studio: Animal Painted Mason Jars – 4:00-5:00pm (22nd), 3:00-4:00pm (27th) – FREE [REGISTER]

• Two chances to get crafty and show off your art skills in this monthly program for 9-12 year olds. New project each month!  This month: Painted Mason Jars.  Registration is required
• Location: Digital Library at Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln Street Papillion, NE 68046

Apr 23rd – Toddler Tuesday: Stormy Weather with Miss Tina! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Minor meteorologists are invited to stop by our store for a special weather-themed storytime with our good friend Miss Tina! Then, they’ll get to stretch their muscles with some weather-themed yoga and stretch their brains with a cute craft activity. Whatever the forecast, they’re sure to have fun!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

Apr 24th – Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Gardens – 10:00-10:30am – FREE

• Join OPL staff at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Rain or shine, we’ll be there!
• Location: Dundee Community Gardens – 4902 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132

Apr 24th – Macaroni & ABCs: Meet a Real Flutist – 10:30am-11:00am – FREE

• Meet Omaha Symphony flutist Kasumi Leonard as she shows us the music a flute can make during a lively reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind  by Monica Silvie. This program is most appropriate for kids ages 5 and under with an adult companion.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Apr 24th – Little Lab – 11:00am-11:45am – FREE

• Littles Lab, where young minds ignite with wonder and discovery! Every Wednesday filled with pure excitement as we delve into the fascinating world of vibrations. In our vibrant, colorful Active Learning Lab, children aged 3 to 5 become budding scientists, exploring the magic of vibrations through interactive experiments and hands-on creation activities. 
• Location: Do Space, 5111 North 90th Street, Omaha, NE

Apr 24th – Science Trivia at Legend Comics and Coffee – 7:00-9:00 p.m.

• Grab your thinking caps and join Dave and Champ for a wonderful night of science trivia on Wednesday, April 24 from 7pm-9pm at Legend Comics and Coffee.  Categories include: Super Science, Weird Science, Silly Science and Social Science.
• Location: Legend Comics and Coffee – 6068 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104

Apr 24-27th – Do Good Days

• It’s time to put the “do” in doing good. Join thousands of volunteers across the greater Omaha metro as we celebrate National Volunteer Week with SHARE Omaha’s Do Good Days from April 24-27.
• Use SHAREomaha.org to connect to volunteering opportunities that fit your passions, schedule, skills and more. 

Apr 25th – Kennedy STEAM Night – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – FREE

• Kennedy Elementary School is hosting a STEAM Night on Thursday, April 25, from 5:30-7pm featuring Robotics, Rockets, Hovercrafts, Fire Truck, Urban Gardening, 3D Pens, Water Science, Laser Cutting and more!  Come and enjoy awesome opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Food, Fun and Family time for ALL.
• Location: Howard Kennedy Elementary School – 2906 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111

Apr 26th – Arbor Day TREE Giveaway – 9:00am-5:00pm – $9-$15

• Celebrate Arbor Day at Lauritzen Gardens by taking a walk through the arboretum or the woodland walk. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Apr 26th – Arbor Day Celebration – 1:00-2:00pm – FREE

• Go learn more about planting and caring for trees while honoring Arbor Day, a national holiday that originated in Nebraska. Enjoy a story followed by a special introduction and tree planting near the parking lot. Afterwards, take home free saplings for children while supplies last.

• Location: Val Verde Park – 9807 Centennial Rd, La Vista, NE 68128

Apr 26th – Early Out Movie Day – 2:00-4:30pm – FREE

• movie day in the library every other Fridays at 2 PM. Bring your after-school snacks and some friends, and we’ll bring the flicks
• Location: Baright Public Library – 5555 S 77th St, Omaha, NE 68127

Apr 27th – NE SciFest Public Expo – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE [Reserve a spot]

• Join us at the 2024 Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone. The free public expo on April 27 at The Durham Museum will be held from 9am to noon. Free admission, though tickets are required.
• Location: Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108

Apr 27th – PHVFD Auxiliary Spring Craft Fair – 9:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Join them for their craft boutique and take a look at what their vendors have to offer. They will have a large variety of things to see and for you to purchase from their vendors.  They will also, be having a bake sale going on.  Admission is FREE to the public.
• Location: Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department – 12919 Ponca Rd, Omaha, NE

April 27th – Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – FREE [REGISTER RSVP to [email protected]]

• eCreamery staff will conduct an informative presentation on the “Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice.” Students will be given a small tour of the facility, a lesson on how ice cream is made, a brief history of ice cream, and the differences in density and composition between gelato, sorbet and ice cream. During the dry ice presentation, discover the chemistry of dry ice and explain density and dissipation.
• For children ages 12 and younger. RSVP to [email protected].
• Location: eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato – 5001 Underwood Ave., Omaha, NE.

Apr 27th – Metropolitan Community College Science Day – 11:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 27 from 11am until 3pm, for hands-on activities, which encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology.  This event is free and open to all!
• Location: Metropolitan Community College – 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave, Omaha, NE 68107

Apr 27th – Doggy Barket 2024 – 11:00am – FREE

• The Doggy Barket is a farmers market for your dog! From 11am-2pm, there will be 30+ local dog-related vendors, music, food trucks, and fun for all!  Parking will be available in Midtown Crossing.
• Location: Dewey Park – 508 Turner Blvd, Omaha, NE 68105

Apr 27th – Earth Day Omaha 2024 – 11:00am-6:00pm – FREE

• One of America’s oldest, continually running environmental events, Earth Day Omaha will celebrate its 35th consecutive year on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. This year’s event will build on a long history of success as the region’s premier environmental event, reaching a local consumer base most interested in the environment and sustainability. Hosted in the center of the city at Elmwood Park, the event is free to the public and provides entertainment for all ages. Earth Day Omaha is a longstanding spring tradition featuring over 100 green exhibitors, a multitude of family-friendly activities, hands-on demonstrations, educational displays, food & drink, and live music from top local bands.
• Location: Elmwood Park – 808 S 60th St, Omaha, NE 68106

Apr 27th – T&T Food Truck Rally 2024 – 11:00am-9:00pm – FREE

• It’s Time to Kick of 2024 Food Truck Season with T&T’s Annual Food Truck Rally. Raffles, Yard Games, Drink Specials & Tap Take Over with Heavy Brewing. Live Music with The Day Traders at 6pm.
• Location: T&T: Trucks & Taps Patio – 5402 S 108th St, Omaha, NE 68137

Apr 27th – Diamond Dot Poster – 2:00pm-4:00pm – FREE

• Stick sparkly plastic dots onto a large canvas to create a unique work of art! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503

April 27th – NE SciFest Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory – 9:00pm-Midnight – FREE

• This FREE event is for all lovers of space science and astronomy. On Saturday, April 27th, Branched Oak Observatory will open its doors and train its telescopes to the skies between the hours of 9PM and Midnight to explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes. See the Beehive Open Cluster, the Hercules Globular Cluster, the Cigar Galaxy, the Crab Nebula and so much more!
• Location: Branch Oak Observatory – 14300 NW 98th St., Raymond, NE