Your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha.
They’ve wandered the world, and now they’re headed to Omaha! TROLLS: Save the Humans, an outdoor exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, open through May 18, 2026 at Lauritzen Gardens. Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, these six towering trolls are on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. Explore the gardens and meet these gentle giants — each with a story and a whole lot of personality.
Unofficial Galaxies, one of the largest fan-owned Star Wars collections ever assembled. It is a traveling exhibit built by fans who spent decades preserving the stories, characters, and creativity that shaped a generation.
This groundbreaking exhibition reveals the untold story behind the top secret mission. Step inside a world of Cold War intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human determination as you: - Uncover hidden history once shrouded in secrecy - See real objects from the Titanic and Ballard’s daring expedition - Explore the breakthrough innovations that made the impossible possible - Relive the emotion of one of history’s most unforgettable discoveries.
Buckle up for a wild ride filled with campy fun and musical nostalgia! A 1970s cruise turns from boogie fever into chaos with tornadoes, earthquakes, and infernos, all set to your favorite disco hits! This hilarious, over-the-top musical is packed with fabulous retro hits like “Hot Stuff”, “I Will Survive”, and “Hooked on a Feeling”. A wildly entertaining show guaranteed to leave you feeling buoyant and singing all the way home! Contains mild adult content and themes.
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Give your favorite stories some sparkle! In this creative program use colorful gems and rhinestones to decorate dazzling book covers. Add a little shimmer and personality to your books while exploring your artistic side. Feel free to bring your own book or use one of ours! All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Join us at The RiverFront for an educational storywalk all about Earth Day. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more! Visit the Discovery Playground to learn more!
Download the scavenger hunt and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you – no matter where you live in Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt!
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur – to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don’t forget to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.
6 and Under. Join for an exciting egg hunt, then stay for crafts and toddler gym time!
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Hop into spring with the Eggstravaganza celebration! Families are invited to enjoy a special storytime filled with seasonal tales, followed by fun crafts, tasty treats, and open gym in the Community Center. Be sure to bring a bag or basket to hold all your goodies! All treats and activities are while supplies last.
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Grades 6-12. Supplies Provided. No experience required!
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
Hold a wishing stone. Feels its presence. Ask yourself, what would I like to wish for today? Focus your energy into creating your own magical piece of art to carry into the summer. We will be using watercolor pencils for control and liquid watercolor to let go. Feel the stillness when you set your intentions in “stone” (well, a painting of a stone). All materials included Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium
Mark your calendar on April 3 for a super fun Meet the Easter Bunny event! From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, families can enjoy meet-and-greet fun with the bunny, surprise mystery eggs, open play and everything is included with regular $17 admission—no extra fees!
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
Join for a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities, eco-friendly egg hunts, crafts, and prizes at Lauritzen Gardens’ Spring EGGstravaganza! Hop to it and grab your activity ticket today!
Grab your basket and join us for an EGGTASIC Easter Egg Hunt! Invite your friends and neighbors to come and join in the fun too. There will be over 2,500+ filled eggs as well as other activities and food.
Meet in Twin Ridge Boulevard for a neighborly egg hunt! Morton Meadows neighborhood Association and Mizpah lodge put on a fun event!
Lots of Eggs on the church lawn. Inside there will be snacks, crafts & a visit from the Easter Bunny! Bring your basket, and join the fun!
The Easter Bunny is on a mission, and he needs YOUR help! He accidentally hid thousands of eggs at StoneBridge - Fremont, Millard & Omaha Campuses, and now we need expert egg hunters (that’s YOU) to find them!
Carly’s Easter Egg-Venture Hop on over to Arbor Day Farm for Carly’s Easter Egg-Venture! Carly the Cardinal and the Easter Bunny have hidden eggs and clues throughout Tree Adventure that lead to fun and special treats! We’ll also have special crafts and activities that the whole family will enjoy. Bring your basket and invite your friends to join in the fun. Included with Tree Adventure admission. Saturday (10am – 5pm) Classic Egg Hunt (1030am) Easter Scavenger Hunt (10am – 5pm) Crafts & Face Painting (11am – 3pm) Carly/Easter Bunny Meet & Greet (1030am – 430pm) Sunday (11am – 5pm) Easter Scavenger Hunt (11am – 5pm) Crafts & Face Painting (11am – 3pm) Carly/Easter Bunny Meet & Greet (1130am – 330pm)
Here comes Peter Cottontail hoppin' down the bunny trail straight to Fat Brain Toys! Hop on by for egg decorating and a photo-op with ol' long ears himself!
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
Join for Photos with the Easter Bunny! Humans and animals are welcome. Enjoy a fun-filled day with: Face painting, Kids’ activities from HyVee Kids Club, Petting zoo with baby goats, bunnies & more!
The Easter Bunny is visiting ODB on Saturday, April 4th, from 11AM to 3PM, and is ready to snap some adorable photos with your pups!
Hop on by for a Selfie with the Easter Bunny and receive a free gift while supplies last!
The BPOA and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2707 Redick Ave. Bring your own bag/basket
Gates open at 1 p.m. and the hunt begins promptly at 2 p.m. All age groups will start hunting for eggs at the same time to help keep each field age appropriate and safe. Over 20,000 eggs will be spread out between the four soccer fields for kids ages 10 and under, with an adaptive field for ages 22 and under. Each age group will have 5 golden eggs that can be turned in for an "egg"tra special surprise! Be sure to bring a basket or bag to hold your eggs. Enjoy photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny before the hunt.
Give your favorite stories some sparkle! In this creative program use colorful gems and rhinestones to decorate dazzling book covers. Add a little shimmer and personality to your books while exploring your artistic side. Feel free to bring your own book or use one of ours! All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
The Science Club is back at Yates Illuminates! Free and open to youth ages 4–16, this is a space to explore, build, experiment, and learn together. Sessions take place on select Sundays this spring, with a couple of special Saturday dates added in.
Rocks, Rocks, and More Rocks. Get ready to dig! Nebraska is full of amazing rocks and land shapes and we're going on a scavenger hunt to find the coolest native rocks right here in the forest! You'll learn how these earthy treasures keep the trees standing tall and help the forest stay healthy!
Feathers, Forms and Functions: Consider how the form of a bird (beak, feathers, feet) relates to the functions they do to survive and thrive in the wild.
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 with Overton Music Studios!
Teens come and unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay animal! Afterward, you’ll have the option to bring your creation to life by writing a short story or adventure about your new clay friend. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for Teens ages 12-18. Registration is required
STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end! This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required
Give your favorite stories some sparkle! In this creative program use colorful gems and rhinestones to decorate dazzling book covers. Add a little shimmer and personality to your books while exploring your artistic side. Feel free to bring your own book or use one of ours! All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Join fellow book lovers from across Omaha for a quiet reading party with Omaha Public Library! This nontraditional book club meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month we would like to invite you to a sneak peek at Omaha Central Library
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
Step inside a thriving urban farm and explore the fascinating world of microgreens, sustainable agriculture, and innovative growing techniques at this exciting Nebraska Science Festival event at Barn Girls Farms! During this open house, participants will learn how tiny seeds transform into nutrient-packed microgreens, learn about urban farming, and see firsthand how fresh food can be grown right in the heart of the city.
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!
Come create your own comedy stories with Shelly Nosbisch from the Nebraska Writers Collective! Participants will use a prompted writing activity to create their own project and share it with the others, if they want. This is a free program for ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Get ready for a fun-filled day of creativity, community, and shopping at our Spring Craft Fair sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency on Saturday, April 11th from 9-2! After welcoming nearly 1,500 visitors to our fall craft fair, we’re excited to bring the event back this spring—bigger and better. Browse a wide variety of local vendors featuring handmade crafts, unique gifts, seasonal décor, and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, finding the perfect gift, or simply enjoying a day out with family and friends, our Spring Craft Fair is the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting local makers.
Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month, kids will create a Robo Frog. This is a free event for kids 6-9. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.
Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents. Make Bee or Frog Magnets.
In this hands-on biodesign activity, visitors ages 8 and up will explore the fascinating world of biodegradable polymers derived from seaweed. Using alginate, a natural polymer found in large brown algae like kelp, participants mix a custom algae gel and transform it into colorful, squishy strings through a chemical reaction in a calcium bath.
STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end! This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required
Give your favorite stories some sparkle! In this creative program use colorful gems and rhinestones to decorate dazzling book covers. Add a little shimmer and personality to your books while exploring your artistic side. Feel free to bring your own book or use one of ours! All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Experience the timeless childhood tale like you’ve never seen it before — live on stage! Stretch your imagination muscles with the Cat in the Hat, and be prepared for a good time for both kids and adults! Expect laughs, surprises, and just a bit of delightful disorder!
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
Get ready to launch into orbit! Miss Tina will read a few space-themed stories before guiding little astronauts through an out-of-this-world yoga adventure. Then, they'll get to enjoy a fun craft activity. It's going to be a blast!
Looking for a unique way to enjoy your latest audiobook and meet fellow crafters? The Audiobook Crafting Club invites you to bring your audiobook, headphones and current project—whether it's knitting, crocheting, drawing, or something else—and settle in for a relaxed session of crafting and listening. This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.
Explore the art of bookbinding in this presenter-led, hands-on workshop. This compact, folded binding style is beautifully designed for organizing everyday keepsakes such as photos, notes, tickets, business cards or recipes. Discover creative applications and assemble your own book from start to finish. All materials provided. All experience levels are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required.
You may know your Chinese Zodiac animal, but do you know how the 12 animals were chosen? Discover the magical origin story in The Great Race, a whimsical world premiere puppet play adapted from Chinese mythology. When three young neighbors have a friendship-ending argument, a wise Chinese grandmother uses the power of storytelling to transport them into the legendary tale of the Great Race. As they experience the thrilling competition that determined the order of the zodiac, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, understanding, and the bonds that unite us.
Jealousy, deception, and murder. A nail-biting, edge of your seat thriller. A new adaptation of Frederick Knott’s masterpiece of suspense and 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film. When a husband plots the perfect crime to murder his wife, things quickly spiral into a web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected twists. This gripping mystery will have you guessing until the final moment. Contains mild adult content and themes.
Celebrate reading with a party all about bookmarks! Kids can decorate a variety of bookmarks using fun supplies and their own creativity. From colorful designs to imaginative patterns, everyone will leave with a collection of unique bookmarks to enjoy with their favorite books. All supplies are included while supplies last. This is a free event for kids ages 6-10, and registration is required.
Count Olaf is scheming again! He’s locked the key to the Baudelaire’s fortune in a box, and the three Baudelaire children need your help to get it back before Count Olaf can secure the fortune for good. Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Can you help Violet, Klaus, and Sunny in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 3rd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
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