Looking for fun this February?

Enjoy the best family-friendly events this February in Omaha!

PLEASE NOTE: Many events require pre-registration, have limited capacity, or offer timed slots. It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation before visiting. Thank You!

Best Things to Do in February in Omaha

Through Mar 10th – Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds – Dates & Times Vary – $30/pp, Members Free

• Featuring such Bob Marley classics as “One Love” and “Jammin”, “Three Little Birds” transports you to a tropical paradise for this modern musical folktale. Ziggy is afraid to leave the house because of tropical storms, evil spirits, and the sneaky, hair-grabbing trickster, Duppy. But with the help of a few feathered friends, Ziggy will learn that “every little thing is gonna be alright!”
• Location: Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102

Through May 12th – BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs – Garden Admission, FREE for Members

• On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Starting January 13, 2024, marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members.
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Through Mar 30th – Cabaret – Dates & Times Vary – Tickets Required

• Winner of 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival, Cabaret is one of the most groundbreaking musicals of the 20th Century. Set in Germany as the Nazi party gains power, the iconic Emcee welcomes audiences (“Willkommen”) to the seedy Kit Kat Klub where performer Sally Bowles has a rendezvous with an American writer. You’ll be transported to another time with iconic songs such as “Maybe this Time” and “Cabaret.”.
• Location: Omaha Community Playhouse – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 26th – Easter Sensory Bin – 11:00 a.m. – FREE

• Hop on in for a captivating sensory activity full of fluffy bunnies, smooth eggs, crunchy carrots and lush grass with an array of textures and tactile sensations sure to please!! Join them to craft your own enchanting Easter Sensory Bins for a truly extraordinary experience!! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Feb 27th – Toddler Tuesday: Premier Martial Arts of Omaha – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Hiyah! Premier Martial Arts is going to turn Fat Brain Toys into a dojo! Your little warrior will have a blast learning basic martial arts and self-defense skills, as well as techniques to improve concentration, self-discipline, respect, and confidence.
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118

Feb 27th – Aviation stemAHA – 11:00am-3:00pm – FREE

• Exhibits, presentations and hands-on activities.  Sail planes, parachutes, make and shoot paper rockets, and Youth Plane Build RV-12. Paper airplane folding and flight competition and youth art competition (noon – 2 p.m.)
• Location: Oak View Mall, Able Ace First & Second Floor

Feb 27th – Design It! Watercolor Tote Bag – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Decorate a tote bag and learn about solution dye! We will use painter’s tape to design geometric shapes on our textiles and color them in. The alcohol will cause the colors to bleed, creating a unique color morphing effect.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 28th, Mar 5th – Heartland Dance Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Join OPL for a fun and interactive storytime! After reading Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, toddlers & preschoolers will be transported into the story by dancing out all the animals!  Imagination, creativity & physical coordination will be used to help your child develop a deeper understanding of the characters & themes in the book while fostering a love for reading and storytelling. Rachel Vickrey from Heartland Conservatory of Dance will bring her love of children and dance to this fun event.
• Location:
  • 28th – Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144
  • Mar 5th – A.V. Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 29th – Guided Leap Day Walk with the Nebraska Trailblazers – 2:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Leap Day only comes once every four years. Take some time to stroll with us in the Old Market. Great for all ages. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome. The mascot for Leap Day is a frog, so come dressed in green. Get ready to ‘LEAP’ around the Old Market! Meet at the Arch at 11th & Farnam in the Gene Leahy Mall at 1:45 PM to complete paperwork. Be ready to walk promptly at 2 PM. No fee to walk.
• Location: The Arch at 11th & Farnam in the Gene Leahy Mall

Feb 29th – Make It! Spinning Toys – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Ages 6-12. Gyroscopes are spinning toys that come in many shapes and sizes. Artist Peter Hohmann sculpted one that is 30 feet tall! Gyroscopes are even used in devices like satellites, compasses, and iPhones. In this class, we will engineer our own spinning toys using air dry clay and wooden dowels and weights.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 29th-Mar 24th – Disney’s The Lion King at The Orpheum Theater – Times and Prices Vary

• More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Omaha’s best-loved musical returns to the Orpheum. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.  Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
• Location: Orpheum Theater – 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE 68102

March Events

Saint Patrick’s Day Events

Easter Egg Hunts & Activities

Start Signing up for Summer Camp

• Browse our Omaha Summer Camp Guide available now! From Art Camps to Specialty Camps and themes for every age and interest, you are sure to find one for your kids.

Go Ice Skating

• Enjoy several indoor and outdoor options for Ice Skating in the Omaha Area!

Go Sledding at Mahoney State Park

• Looking for a FUN activity this Winter? They have a snow machine, too!

Discover the Best Donut

• Visit a variety of local donut shops this season!

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!

Rent a Nearby Cabin

• Are you looking for the perfect cabin to rent within 3 hours of Omaha? Choose from many cabin rentals near Omaha that offer a variety of activities, family-friendly amenities, and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors!

Check out a Public Library Pass

Members of certain libraries can check out a pass to visit one of the following locations:

• Durham Museum – Members of all 12 Omaha Public Library branches, Bellevue Public Library, Bennington Public Library, Council Bluffs Public Library, Fremont Public Library.
• Fontenelle Forest – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
• Lauritzen Gardens – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.

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Past Events

Feb 1st – Pajama Party Storytime – 10:30am – FREE

• Wear your favorite PJs and bring you favorite stuffed animal.
• Location: Bennington Public Library – 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, NE 68007

Feb 2nd – Bilingual Music & Movement Storytime – 9:30-10:00am – FREE

• Music & Movement focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s).  This special Bilingual Music & Movement has an emphasis on French.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116

Feb 2nd – Poppy’s Valentine’s Storytime – 11:00am – FREE

• Spread the love with Poppy!  Join us for a Trolls-tastic Valentine’s story time event.  Meet Poppy, snap some pics, and then get cozy for an enchanting story time with the queen of positivity. It’s a hug-filled, heartwarming celebration your little ones won’t want to miss!  This is a FREE, all ages event!!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Feb 2nd – Interactive Movie: Super Mario Bros – 12:30-3:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL for a fun-filled interactive movie experience and watch the movie Super Mario Bros. It will start with a read-aloud of a book, followed by crafts (while supplies last) and activities during the movie.  Families may bring blankets and pillows, and food is allowed with the expectation that each family will clean up after themselves.  Meeting room doors will open at 12:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Milton R. Abrahams Branch – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 2nd – Early Out Movie Day: Encanto – 2:00-3:45pm – FREE

• Join Ralston Library for a screening of the crowd favorite, Encanto (PG), at 2pm. Bring your after-school snacks and some friends, and we’ll provide a cozy space where we won’t talk about Bruno. Promise.
• Location: Ralston’s Baright Public Library – 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE 68127

Feb 3rd – Home Depot Kids Kits: Valentines Basket – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE

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

Feb 3rd – Wizard’s Winter Escape Room – 10:00-11:00am & 2:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Join OPL for a Wizard’s Winter Escape Room at the Downtown Branch. You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various puzzles and clues before your time is up.  Costumes are welcome. Feel free to dress up as your favorite witch or wizard.
• Location: Downtown Branch – 1401 Jones St, Omaha NE 68102

Feb 3rd – Frosty February Hike – 10:00am-12:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• All ages. Get a chance to explore all the trails at Hummel with guided Nature Hikes. We will start with the easiest and move to the advanced trails. Dress for the weather. Crafts and Cocoa will be available in the Nature Center. RSVP online. Free!
• Location: Hummel Nature Center – 3033 Hummel Park Rd, Omaha, NE

Feb 3rd – Big Play Saturday: The Snow Sisters at Fat Brain Toys – 11:00am-12:30pm – FREE

• The Snow Queen and her sister are coming to Fat Bain Toys Store! Come and help give them a royal welcome, then stick around for an exciting snow-themed craft activity. We just “snow” you’re going to have fun!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118

Feb 3rd – Laser Cut Charcuterie Boards for Teens & Adults – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Customize a small or medium-sized grazing board for Galentines, Anti-Valentines, or just because!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 3rd – Kid Coders: Telling our own stories – 2:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Ages 6-12.  This month we will be using Scratch to tell a story about ourselves!  Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch introduces kids and other beginners to the conceptual tools of coding through a drag and drop interface and a fun, engaging, platform. We will be using Scratch this month to introduce ourselves to coding. The course will also provide parents with resources to continue these activities on their own.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 3rd & 4th – Forever Young at Film Streams: The Pebble and the Penguin – 10:00am – $5/pp

• 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!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 4th – Cupid’s Market – 11:00am-4:00pm – FREE

• 30+ local vendors, curated by Hello Ruby, Themed Signature Drinks by Empire Room (plus full cash bar!), Explore the Midtown Crossing neighborhood for a bite to eat – or to catch the big game!
• Location: The Empire Room – 200 S 31st Ave #4107, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 5th – Omaha Police Visit Storytime – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Our friends from the Omaha Police Department will be guest storytellers at today’s special storytime!  Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime. Children of all ages are welcome.
• Location: Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144

Feb 5th – Valentine’s ISpy Bottle – 11:00am – FREE

• I Spy with my little eye a sensory craft filled with hearts and love!!  Join us as we create a one-of-a-kind ISpy Sensory Bottle! These are great for all ages and are the perfect educational toy for the car or home!! This is a FREE, all ages event!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Feb 5th – STEM Lab for Ages 9-12 – 4:00-5:00pm – FREE

• 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!  This month’s project: NASA Volcano
• Location: Art Room in Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Feb 6th – Toddler Tuesday: Kindermusik! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Let’s make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik!
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118

Feb 6th – Design It! Lunar New Year – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• The Lunar New Year celebrates the first new moon of a lunar calendar, or lunisolar year, whose months are moon cycles. Numerous cultures celebrate the event in various ways. We will ring in the Lunar New Year by learning about what a moon is, their phases, and designing our own moons based on different prompts!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 7th – Little Saplings: Great Backyard Bird Count – 9:00-10:00am & 10:00-11:00am – $4/child, $5/adult

• Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver, will bring nature themes to life for your child through story time, sensory activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration!
• Location: Schramm Education Center – 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE 68028

Feb 8th – Lil Sprouts: Groundhogs – 10:00-11:30am – Registration Required

• Lil’ Sprouts is a fun and educational opportunity for adults and preschoolers to work together while they learn about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s.  Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature with your child or grandchild.  Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child and one adult. $18 for non-members/$8 for garden members. 
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Feb 6th – Mar 12th (Tuesdays) – Kid Coders: Virtual Pet Design – 4:00-5:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Kids will learn to use Scratch during a 6-week class session, with each lesson building upon each other.  The class will end with each child creating a simple game, story, or animation based on a book or story.  This class does not require any coding experience.

• Location: OPL Millard Branch – 13214 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE 68144

Feb 7th & 8th – Daddy Daughter Date Night – 6:15-8:15pm – $30/pp

• These fun nights will include dinner, dancing, pictures and more. Open to fathers and daughters of all ages. Semi-Formal attired requested. Limited to one session per couple.
• Location: Chrysalis Event Center – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Feb 10th – PACE Youth Painting Class – 2:30-4:00pm – $10/Members, $15/Non-Members Ages 7-12 [REGISTER]

• Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now!
• Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center – 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA

Feb 10th – PACE Youth Makers Lab – 4:00-5:00pm – $10/Members, $15/Non-Members Ages 7-12 [REGISTER]

• Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now!
• Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center – 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA

Feb 10th – American Landscape Concert – 7:00-8:30pm

• Join Orchestra Omaha for an in-person concert! A Western Plains Overture Keith Davis, Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin, Woodnotes William Grant Still, Outdoor Overture Aaron Copland
• Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 11th – Raptors Live! – 11:00am-12:00pm – Forest Admission

• Stop by and meet amazing birds of prey in the Nature Center.  This is an opportunity to meet amazing raptor ambassadors up close, snap some pictures and learn more about these feathery friends!  This is a drop-in program (no registration needed).

• Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

Feb 10th – Basic Art of Cookie Decorating Valentine Edition – 1:00pm – $55/pp [REGISTER]

• Learn the basics of decorating beautiful sugar cookies and techniques tricks to give your cookies a professional look! You will work on several different designs that are Valentine theme.  Everything is included and one dozen cookies to decorate and take home!
• Location: Simply Home Sweet Home – 8980 Raven Dr, Louisville, NE 68037

Feb 10th – STEAM Saturday: Engineering at Gretna Library – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Build your building skills with engineering activities!  This event is best for grades K-5 and a grownup.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Feb 10th – Light Up Sweater: Valentines Edition! – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Bring in a hoodie or sweatshirt in your favorite color for this high-demand class! Felt hearts, Ribbons, and LED string lights will be provided for you to customize your wearable.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 10th – Super Bowl Family Fun – 2:00-4:00pm

• Bounces houses, crafts, tattoos, treats and more! Wear the colors of the team you’re rooting for and come join the fun! 
• Location: Montclair Community Center – 2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha, NE 68144

Feb 10th – Blizzard Bash: Live Ice Carving – 2:00-8:00pm

• Bundle up, grab your friends & family, and join us outside at the mall to watch LIVE ICE CARVINGS all day! You can warm up in our heated tents while listening to Highway 6 perform. Enjoy a beer and sandwich provided by Texas Roadhouse, or sip on some hot cocoa from Chocolaterie Stam – Papillion.  The street from Copps Pizza Company to Kay Jewelers will be shut down for this event. Event is free, food & drink for purchase.
• Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center – 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE

Feb 10th – Lion Dance at Asian Market – 2:30pm – FREE

• Join the Asian Market for a special occasion as they celebrate the New Year!
• Location: Asian Market – 321 N 76th St, Omaha, NE

Feb 9th & 10th – V-Day Cookie Decorating Class – $55/pp [REGISTER]

• Grab a friend and join us for our V-Day cookie decorating class!  You will take home a box with six adorable cookies, tools and instructions. The class is $55 and RSVP is required. Upgrade your ticket to $60 and get your choice of beer as well (tip NOT included).  All ages are welcome. ONLY 50 SEATS AVAILIBLE. Come early to pick your seats. Check in starts at 5:30.  
• Location: Nebraska Brewing Company – 6950 S 108th St, La Vista, NE

Feb 10th – Valentine’s Day 5k at Two River State Park – 10:00am – Registration Required

• The Valentine’s Day 5K is the 3rd and final race in 2024 Winter Fitness Series. The race takes place on a very flat 1.5 mile closed loop course at scenic Two Rivers State Park in Waterloo, NE. Just minutes west of Omaha. USATF Certified. Official times. Presented by American Health and Fitness Institute and Club 402 XC & Track. Great for first timers and those looking to stick to New Years Resolutions!
• Location: Two Rivers State Park – 27702 F St, Waterloo, NE 68069

Feb 10th – Lowe’s Workshop: Chalkboard Message Center – 10:00am-1:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. We look forward to building with you and your little ones! Don’t forget – if you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to Walk-Ins starting at 1:00pm, the day of the workshop.
• Location: Lowe’s Stores

Feb 11th – Valentine’s Tea at The Bubbly Tart – $55/pp [Reserve Spots in Advance]

• Group tea parties at our shop are perfect for smaller groups of two – nine.  The cost is $55+tax (unless specified otherwise) per person and includes tea, sweets, savory bites, and a little thank you gift to take with you.
• Location: The Bubbly Tart – 3020 Leavenworth St suite 1, Omaha, NE 68105

Feb 11th – Valentines Tea at The Fireside Banquet Room – 1:00-3:00pm – $35/Adults, $20/Under 10 [Tickets Required]

• Menu will be assorted teas – finger sandwiches- delicious chocolates from Chocolaterie Stam in Papillion – desserts from Sugar Mamas.  Musical entertainment by Elliott.
• Location: The Fireside Banquet Room – 841 Tara Plaza, Papillion, NE

Feb 11th – Kids’ Craft Workshop: A Valentine’s Gift For Mom – 2:00-3:00pm – $10/child (Ages 4-10)

• We are hosting ‘A Valentine’s Gift for Mom’ craft class at Central Perch! This will be a 1 hour craft class for your little one to make a special gift for Mom for Valentine’s Day. All supplies are included in the cost. While your child enjoys crafting, you can enjoy free snacks and beverages while you shop around at Central Perch. Who: Children Ages 4-10 Date/Time: Sunday 2/11/24 2pm – 3pm Location: Central Perch 105 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Cost: $10 per child
• Location: Central Perch – 105 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA

Feb 12th – Make Valentine Slime – 11:00am – FREE

• Will you be my Valen-slime? Make your very own strawberry scented Valentine Slime to take home and share the love! This is a FREE all ages event.
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Feb 13th – Toddler Tuesday: Valentines with Miss Tina! – 10:30-11:30am – FREE

• Come and give your heart a good stretch! Our good friend Miss Tina will be here to read a heartwarming story and guide kids through some Valentine-themed yoga poses. Then, kids will get to make a Valentine to share with someone special! Everyone will leave with a bigger heart.
• Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke Street, Suite 131 Omaha, NE 68118

Feb 14th – Homeschool in the Hills: Love Nature – 10:00-11:30am, 1:00-2:30pm – $5/child

• Hear the story of past nature lovers who are responsible for the very existence of Hitchcock Nature Center! We receive so many benefits from nature–let’s show her a little love this Valentine’s Day, and learn some tangible ways to live in alignment with our natural world. Enjoy a snack and stay after the program to explore the park and socialize.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542

Feb 14th – We Love Animals! Valentine’s Day Program at Schramm – 11:00am-3:00pm – Paid Admission

• 11 a.m. Mammals & More: Love is in the air! Get some fresh air and look for signs of animals in the winter on a naturalist-lead hike with Alena. Dress for the weather!  
• 1 p.m. Our Favorite Fish: You’re a reel catch! Have fun learning about our aquarium fish with naturalist Brighid, then make a gyotaku fish print to take home.
• 2 p.m. A Date with the Reptiles: Do reptiles make your heart skip a beat? Join naturalist Isabella to meet some of our animal ambassadors.
• Location: Schramm Education Center – 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE 68028

Through Feb 18th – The Play That Goes Wrong – Dates & Times Vary – Tickets Required

• Tony Award Winner The Play that Goes Wrong is the side-splitting farce that has taken the theatrical world by storm. Called “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (The Huffington Post), this tour de force is filled with mayhem, pratfalls and a set that has a life of its own. A masterpiece of malfunction, The Play That Goes Wrong is the can’t-miss theatrical experience of the season.
• Location: Omaha Community Playhouse – 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 15th, 16th, 17th – Meet a Musician Storytime – 10:30-11:00am – FREE

• Join Omaha Symphony musician Kasumi Leonard as she introduces the fun music the flute can make during this playful reading of Chickadee, Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie. Designed for kids age 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.  Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime.
• Location:
  • 15th (10:30-11:00) – Florence Branch – 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE 68112
  • 15th (4:30-5:00pm) – A.V. Sorensen Branch – 4808 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
  • 16th – Abrahams Branch – 511 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134
  • 17th – W. Clarke Swanson Branch – 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114

Feb 15th – Story Weaver – 6:00-7:30pm – Ages 16+ – FREE with Park Admission 

• “Story Weaver” is for people who want to tell and/or listen to stories told in and about the natural world in the oral tradition.  Once a month we invite you to gather with like minded folk and tell a short story about or inspired by the Natural world. Stories may be true, fictional, or mythic. They may be inspired by history, fairytale/legend/folklore, personal experience, observation, family history etc. They may be sad, dramatic, funny, wise, or exciting.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa 51542

Feb 16th – Early Out Movie Day: The Bad Guys – 2:00-3:45pm – FREE

• Join Ralston Library for an epic early-out Friday movie day! We’ll be screening The Bad Guys(PG) at 2pm, so grab some snacks and a friend and meet up at the library for a fun afternoon..
• Location: Ralston’s Baright Public Library – 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE 68127

Feb 16th – Family Battle Zone – 6:00-8:00pm – $20/pp

• Parents come and bring your child to test your skills on our battlefield. Participants will play various games including death-match, capture the flag, free for all, and much more. Battle Zone will be a mixture of either Dodgeball or Nerf Gun Wars. Participants must bring their own unmodified, and not battery powered Nerf gun. There will only be a few on site. Extra darts will be provided for participants to use.  A meal will be provided for all participants. Registration required one week in advance. Open to parents and kids ages 8 and up.

• Location: Field House Multi-Purpose Space – 1022 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Feb 16th – Stargazing at Neale Woods – 2:00-4:00pm – $15/Members, $25/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Fontenelle Forest is partnering with the Omaha Astronomical Society to bring you four Stargazing Events that include a brief night hike followed by viewing constellations and stars with scopes.  Please feel free to bring a lawn chair to sit while stargazing. Please be prepared to carry your lawn chair(s) to our stargazing location.

• Location: Neale Woods Nature Reserve – 14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE 68112

Feb 17th & 18th – Forever Young at Film Streams: My Girl – 10:00am – $5/pp

• 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!
• Location: Dundee Theater – 4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 17th – Music & Wellness Winter Festival – 9:30am-5:00pm – $15/pp [REGISTER]

• Immerse yourself in an exciting day of inspiration, unity and self-discovery at the Music & Wellness Winter Festival! Registration is $15 and gets you access to all the sessions you’d like to attend.
• Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132

Feb 17th – Marvelous Maples at the Tree Adventure – 1:00-2:00pm – $24/pp – Tickets Required

• Join Arbor Day Farm at the Tree Adventure to learn about these marvelous trees and the art of maple tree tapping — and then taste the sweet results! Sample sap right from the tree before gathering around a campfire to learn about the syrup-making process. Taste various maple syrups and create a memento of your day to take home.
• Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure – 2611 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Feb 17th – Puzzle Race at Gretna Library – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Registered groups must consist of 3-4 people, one of whom is 12 or older.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Feb 17th – Winter Tracking – 2:00-3:30pm – $10/Members, $18/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• What does a white-tailed deer hoof print look like? What about a raccoon or mouse track? Discover animal tracking and other evidence of wildlife during Winter Tacking at Neale Woods Nature Reserve!  This program will consist of a 1.5-hour hike through the various habitats of Neale Woods in search of animal tracks. Please dress for the weather! Trekking poles will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Location: Neale Woods Nature Reserve – 14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE 68112

Feb 17th – STEM Board Game Hour – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Attend this all-ages board game event to learn science and math easily – through play! We will have light snacks and water available. We will be playing: Turing Machine, Photosynthesis, Outnumbered, and Wildcraft!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 17th & 18th – Hip Hop Lab Camp Sampler – FREE [REGISTER]

• Students in grades 6–12 are invited to explore the elements of Hip Hop, its history, and culture with local artists and industry professionals Houston Alexander, Rayneesha Yvonne, Hugo Zamorano, Kethro, and Conny Franko. The Hip Hop Lab Camp Sampler is free. It covers elements of Hip Hop such as dance, DJing, visual art, MCing and writing. It will introduce a paid three-day camp that will be available in July.
• Location: Holland Performing Arts Center – 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Feb 19th – Melting Snowman Slime – 11:00am – FREE

• Frosty spent too much time in the sun!! Join us for a fun Melting Snowman Slime activity and leave the dreaded slime cleanup to us!! This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Feb 20th – 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.  Registration is not required, but attendance is limited to the first 30 people (adults and kids) who come.
• Location: Saddlebrook Branch – 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE 68116

Feb 20th – Design It! LED Bouquet – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Share your love of science and technology in this easy to craft valentine! We’ll use coin batteries and LEDs to build a light up bouquet.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 21st – Gardening with Native Plants – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Introduction to Pollinators & Native Plants: From pollinating the plants that grow the fruits and vegetables we eat to providing food for birds and wildlife, insects fuel the food web and the best way to fuel our native insects is with native plants. In this class we will discuss all the ways native plants benefit us and our environment as well as things we can do to support our native insects.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Feb 21st & 22nd – Homeschool Hikes: Great Backyard Bird Count – 9:00-10:30am (21st) 1:00-2:30pm (22nd) – $4/child, $5/adult

• Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.
• Location: Schramm Education Center – 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE 68028

Feb 22nd – Make It! Pom Pom Catapult – 5:00-6:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Bring in a hoodie or sweatshirt in your favorite color for this high-demand class! Felt hearts, Ribbons, and LED string lights will be provided for you to customize your wearable.
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 23rd – Laser Cut Necklace: Teens & Adults – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE [REGISTER]

• Create some wearable artwork using laser cutting and etching techniques. We will build a necklace with preset motifs or create your own!
• Location: Do Space inside Abrahams Library – 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE 68134

Feb 23rd – Bluey’s Bubble Dance Party – 5:00pm – FREE

• Get ready to wiggle and giggle with Bluey!! Dance, twirl, and pop bubbles with your favorite blue pup!! Let’s make memories that will have us saying ‘yippie, yi, yay!’ all day long. Don’t miss out on this pawsome party, mate! This is a free all ages event!!
• Location: Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Feb 23rd-25th – Bluey’s Big Weekend Family Fun Weekend – Museum Admission

• This weekend is centered around Imaginative Play as a family, just like Bluey’s. There will be crafts, hunts, and more as we celebrate the joys of playing together.
• Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 South 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Feb 24th – A Good Oak: Introduction to “A Land Ethic Workshop” – 9:00-11:00am – FREE (14+) [REGISTER]

• Kick off our 2024 season of “A Land Ethic Workshop.” This free, introductory program will be held at Hitchcock Nature Center and is perfect for anyone with an interest in conservation and a desire to develop a better understanding of the natural world outside their own front door. Join us and celebrated educator Ron Cisar as we introduce participants to our 10-month-long programming series, “A Land Ethic Workshop”.
• Location: Hitchcock Nature Center – 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, Iowa 51542

Feb 24th – Selfies with the Cat in the Hat at NFM – 10:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• The Cat in the Hat is swinging by NFM for selfies – Bring in your little ones for some fun and photo time with this mischievous feline!  10am until 1pm at the Event Center of the Appliances and Electronics Building.  FREE gift while supplies last!
• Location: NFM – 700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE

Feb 24th – InvestiGators Event at Bennington Library – 10:30am – FREE [REGISTER]

• A Bennington Public Library event inspired by the children’s series by John Patrick Green.  This event is intended for children in grades 1st-4th.  Children under 7 need to be accompanied by an adult.
• Location: Bennington Library – 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, NE 68007

Feb 24th – Critter Adventures – 11:00am-12:30pm – $10/Members, $20/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Critter Adventures is a program for kids ages 9 to 12 (and their caregivers) who love animals and want to learn more about them!  Each session will focus on a different topic from habitats to adaptations, and will have the opportunity to meet some of our education animals up-close, hands-on activities and crafts.

• Location: Fontenelle Forest – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE 68005

Feb 24th – Bead Bonanza – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Looking for something fun to do with your elementary age kiddos? Drop by the Library for a Bead Bonanza! Supplies and instructions will be available for a variety of bead projects, including a crown, bead animals, jewelry, and more, or use your imagination and come up with your own creation. This program is most appropriate for kids 4 years old through 6th grade.
• Location: Council Bluffs Public Library – 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Feb 24th – PACE Youth Ceramics Class – 1:00-2:30pm – $10/Members, $15/Non-Members Ages 7-12 [REGISTER]

• Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now!
• Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center – 1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA

Feb 24th – Leap Year Party at Gretna Library – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Celebrate this once-in-four-years event with hoppin’ good activities, including making a time capsule.
• Location: Gretna Public Library – 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Feb 24th – Habitat Hikes – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE/Members, $15/Non-Members [REGISTER]

• Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems!  Habitat Hikes will be held monthly, as we visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season.

• Location: Neale Woods Nature Reserve – 14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE 68112

Feb 24th – Design Studio: Sharpie & Foil Embossing Ages 9-12 – 3:00-4:00pm – 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: Sharpie and Foil Embossing on Feb 12 or Feb 24  Registration is required and can be completed below. If you wish to  register more than one kid for this program, please refresh the page between registrations.
• Location: Art Room in Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Feb 25th – Treynor Winter Market – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• Shopping with local vendors, food trucks, face painting, raffle prizes
• Location: Treynor Community Center – 11 W Main St, Treynor, IA 51575