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Best Things to Do this Week in Omaha April 3rd – April 9th
Monday April 3rd:
Basic Comics in Adobe Photoshop April 3rd (6:30 – 7:30 pm)
- Learn the basics of Photoshop while learning the tools that will help you create a Comic page! Have you ever wanted to try Photoshop but haven’t been sure where to begin? We will cover the use of editing tools, layers, and masks in image processing techniques during the program.
Tuesday April 4th:
Spring Eggstravaganza & Easter Egg Hunt April 4th (9:30 – 11:30 am), Free
- Storytime with the library followed by an Easter egg hunt in the Gym (remember to bring your own basket!). The event concludes with little guys toys in the gym, and Scamper visit, and a hunt for 10 egg pictures in the library for a prize.
- Location: Saddlebrook Community Center, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE
Wednesday April 5th:
Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours April 5 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), Free
- Located in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres, the hatchery handles millions of fish eggs annually (60 million walleye eggs, for example). Last year, lakes in Cherry County alone were stocked with some 675,000 fish. Visitors are welcome during normal working hours. The hatchery also houses largemouth bass and bluegill year round. These species are allowed to spawn naturally in the hatchery ponds, and fingerlings are collected for distribution in the fall.
Thursday April 6th:
EGG-stravagant @ Omaha Children’s Museum April 6 – 8 (Fri: 9 am – 4 pm, Sat: 9 am – 5 pm), included with museum admission
- Enjoy Easter-themed activities and meet the Easter bunny!
- Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Friday April 7th:
2023 Omaha Fish Fries and Pasta Dinners
It is a favorite tradition for many local families, with some groups “Fish Fry Hopping” to a different location each week. Many offer kids activities, a drive-thru/takeout option, and help support local churches and schools. Bit of advice: Arrive early as lines can get very long.
Saturday April 8th:
JCPenney Kids Zone April 8 (11:00 am – Noon), Free
- Children can decorate a tropical wreath. Parents receive an Extra 10% Off coupon to combine with another JCPenney coupon for added savings.
Sunday April 9th:
StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water” April 9 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), Free – $15
- Take a stroll through the arboretum at Lauritzen Gardens and learn how water is important to living things- animals, people, and plants. Following along with the story “Living Things Need Water” by Karen Aleo, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, fun activities that fit the theme of the story to exercise your brain and body. Included with paid admission or membership.
