SAC Museum Exhibit – Mission: Astronaut

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where visitors learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to solve and focus on engineering, physics, teamwork, and fun!

Waitress at Omaha Community Playhouse

Hawks Mainstage Theatre 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE

Tony Award®-nominated musical Waitress offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local diner, finds herself trapped in a small town and an unfulfilling marriage. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Jenna worries that her dream of opening her own pie shop may slip away. However, a baking contest in a nearby county and the arrival of the town’s charming new doctor provides her with a tantalizing recipe for happiness. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winner Sara Bareilles, this regional premiere of Waitress is a hit musical that’s “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly).

$25 – $55

Broadway Show: Kimberly Akimbo

Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.

Valentine Cards

La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

Stop by the library today to make a Valentine card. All ages are welcome. Children require parental supervision. This is a passive activity. Stickers, paper and other supplies will be available while they last.

Free
Event Series Tinker Zone

Tinker Zone: Valentine’s Catapults

Council Bluffs Library 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA, United States

Craft a heart-tastic Valentine catapult with popsicle sticks and rubber bands! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Shark Tunnel of Love

Shark Tunnel of Love

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Guests 21 and over will embark on a multi-stop journey through Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Pavilion and the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium with special experiences and activities around every corner. Reservations are required as capacity is limited.

$50 – $60 [REGISTER]
Event Series Spark Your Story

Spark Your Story: RIKÉ

Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.

Free

Chocolate Sampling

La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

Ages 10-18. Sign up for this chocolate event where they will get to taste some chocolates, play a chocolate coin toss game, and create a layered chocolate pudding trifle to enjoy. Register by February 10. If you have food allergies please let us know when you register. Call the library to sign up.

Free [REGISTER]

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Council Bluffs Library 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA, United States

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap! Paper Crafting Drop-In is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.

Free

LeVelle

Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

From the heart of Kansas City, LeVelle Browning, affectionately known as LB, emerges as the radiant beacon of R&B and Neo-Soul. With a career that is as vibrant as his personality, LeVelle stands out in the contemporary music scene with his authentic sound, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating stage presence.

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club.

Free – $20

Fiber Arts Fridays: Felt Valentine’s Bunting

Sump Memorial Library 222 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE, United States

Customize your own heart-shaped bunting for Valentine's Day! All supplies provided. Adults Only. Registration Required

Free [REGISTER]

Our Musical Stories

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story.

Free

Make Your Own Heart Snow Globe

The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

Make your heart flutter and swirl with delight with mesmerizing DIY Snow Globes!! This is a FREE, all ages event! Perfect afternoon for a Valentine's Workshop with kids out of school!! Please keep in mind that events fill up quickly when school in not in session. Supplies are first come, first serve. You can come as early as open (10 am) to reserve your spot

Free

Valentine’s Day Conservation Hearts

Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

Many people enjoy Conversation Hearts on Valentine’s Day, but we are here to teach conservation! We will be creating “Conservation Hearts” with recycled materials. Participants will learn about fast fashion and over-packaging and discuss some ways to cut back on waste this year.
Participants are welcome to contribute a few small pieces of scrap fabric cut from worn-out clothing or leftovers from sewing projects. We will provide materials. The heart takes about 30 minutes to make.

Free – $5

Puzzle Competition: Escape Room Edition

Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

A puzzle competition with an Escape Room twist! Each team will have 2 hours to complete the same 368-piece puzzle and solve the included mystery. There will be 10 teams competing to see who can finish the puzzle the fastest!

Free [REGISTER]

Interactive Movie: Wonka (2023)

Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NE

Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching "Wonka" (2023)! It will be an interactive experience with activities during the movie. Families may bring blankets, pillows, and food with the expectation that each family will clean up their mess. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. with the events starting at 2 p.m. This is a free event for kids 5+.

Free [REGISTER]

Bee Party!

Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Learn about the amazing world of bees! Discover how to get your start with backyard beekeeping with special guests from Valhalla Bee Farm. Taste and ask questions about honey with Bee Bum Honey. There will be activities for all ages from kids to adults!

Free

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park 14421 346th Street, Louisville, NE, United States

Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine’s Day Steak Night on Feb. 14 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant! The dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more. A 2025 state park vehicle permit is required for park entry. Call for reservations.

Carl’s at Mahoney Valentine’s Day Dinner

Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

Bring your loved ones to Mahoney State Park this Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, for a fantastic meal at Carl’s restaurant! A valid Nebraska State Park permit is required for park entry. Call for reservations.

Sweetie Skate Night

Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

Join The RiverFront for Sweetie Skate Night! Get ready to skate the night away with a live DJ. Capture the moment with fun photo ops to create lasting memories with your special someone or friends. It's going to be a night filled with love, laughter and great music, so don't miss out!

Full Moon Hike: Snow Moon

Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE, United States

How is the Forest different after the sun goes down? How does the full moon affect nocturnal animals? Come learn this and more at our guided Full Moon Hike! This program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. Please join after the hike for a seasonal snack.

$15 – $25 [REGISTER]

Valentine’s Day Food and Wine/Bubbly Tasting

The Bubbly Tart 3020 Leavenworth St suite 1, Omaha, NE

Spend Valentine's Day with The Bubbly Tart at their evening tea and wine/bubbly tasting! The cost is $65/person plus tax. The menu includes a variety of sweet and savory bites to pair with five different wines or bubbly.

$65 [REGISTER]

Lauritzen Gardens Valentine’s Day Dinner

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

This Valentine's Day, treat your special someone to an intimate dinner in an enchanting garden setting at Lauritzen Gardens. Indulge in fine dining, see incredible art, and be serenaded by the soothing melodies of Goldenrod Duo, whose live music will set the perfect mood for the evening. After your three-course meal, take a stroll through Sean Kenney's Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks, featuring intricate, brick-built sculptures that showcase the interconnectedness of the natural world. These awe-inspiring works serve as a lovely reminder that, much like nature, love flourishes with connection, harmony, and care. Reservations Required, Seating from 6 to 9 p.m.

Valentine Cookie Decorating

Rudy’s Christmas Bar 8503 Maple St, Omaha, NE

Enjoy a Free glass of champagne to get you started! You will learn the basics of decorating beautiful sugar cookies and techniques and tricks to give your cookies a professional look! They will work on a few different designs. Everything is included and a few cookies to decorate and take home.

$35 [REGISTER]

Valentine’s Brunch at Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park 14421 346th Street, Louisville, NE, United States

Visit scenic Platte River State Park with your loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a Valentine’s weekend brunch. This brunch is walk-in only; no reservations will be accepted.
Adults (13+): $19.95
Children (12 and under): $9.95

$9.95 – $19.95

Forever Young Film Series: Wendell & Wild

Film Streams Dundee Theater 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Wendell & Wild 2022 Film. Two scheming demon brothers Wendell and Wild enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot, a tough teen with a load of guilt, to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other.

$5

Valentine’s Day 5K & Youth 5K Road Championship

Two Rivers State Park 27702 F St, Waterloo, NE

The Valentine's Day 5K is the 3rd race in 2025 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 Run Nebraska and 402 XC & Track. Great for first timers and those looking to stick to New Years Resolutions!

Event Series Do Space Littles Lab

Littles Lab: Music

Do Space in Abrahams Library 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE

Join at Do Space this February for engaging weekly activities focused on music. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts while fostering early learning skills and brain development.

Free [REGISTER]

Boxcar Children Choose Your Own Adventure

Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United States

Join OPL and the Boxcar Children to solve a brand new mystery! Follow clues and mysteries through an interactive choose your own adventure story where each choice will lead you to a craft or activity that will change the story and lead you to another clue or decision. You decide where the story goes! Can you solve the mystery and make it to the end? designed for kids ages 6-12 year

Free [REGISTER]

Antarctic Dinosaurs Opening Day Party

The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Attention dinosaur-loving families: you'll LOVE this Valentine's weekend party! Join for the opening of Antarctic Dinosaurs. This fun event will include dinosaur-themed trivia, bingo and crafts, plus a visit by special guest Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar. Activities are geared toward preschool through third-grade students and families, and the exhibit is an exciting adventure for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress in either Valentine’s Day or dinosaur attire. Can’t wait to celebrate with some roaring good family fun! This activity is FREE for museum members; regular-admission rates apply for non-members. Registration not required.

Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs

The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica

Music and Movement

Community Gym in Papillion Landing 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE

Join us for our monthly series celebrating music. Come 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.

Free

Aviation STEM Day

Oak View Mall 3001 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Mid year Expo designed to capture kids and families attention with 40 - 50 exhibitors to ignite interest in STEM Aviation. These are just a few Highlights of a developing roster of WOW come sees. At least 1 Sail Plane, EAA80 Club Build Glass Star, Youth Built RV-12 that has been flying for 2 years, A Planetarium, Telescope to view the Sun-spots, Airplane Simulator Flight Lab, and more!

The Sneaky Sock Gremlin – Book Reading & Signing

Fat Brain Toys 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE, United States

Missing any socks? You just might find the culprit at our store! Author Lisa Smith and illustrator Cherri Yost will be here to read and sign their book The Sneaky Sock Gremlin. Don't miss out!

Free

Marvelous Maples at The Tree Adventure

Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, United States

Join 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.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. A minimum of 8 people in the session is required. The program will repeat at 2:30 p.m. if the first session is full. Maximum for each session is 20 people. Cost is $20 per person and includes Tree Adventure admission. Purchase tickets here. Call 402-873-8717 for more information.

Dates are tentative, depending on weather and sap flow.

$20 [REGISTER]

Anti-Valentine’s Day

Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

Dress your best and make a mess as we mangle (and re-assemble) teddy bears, devour chocolate and ice cream, and belt our hearts out to break-up songs.

Free
Event Series Valentine’s Day Tea

Valentine’s Day Tea

The Bubbly Tart 3020 Leavenworth St suite 1, Omaha, NE

Valentine's Day teas available in February! The cost is $60/person plus tax. Menu includes a variety of mini treats plus some savory items (all made in the bakery). Seating is limited to 20, reserve your spots.

$60 [REGISTER]

Super Saturday: Hot Cocoa Bombs

Council Bluffs Library 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA, United States

Make a chocolate 'bomb' chock full of cocoa and marshmallows! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

Free

Inheritance Games Escape Room

Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

Avery has been told that she can inherit a fortune, but she has to solve the puzzles left behind by the eccentric billionaire first. Can you help her outsmart the others in line to inherit before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Free [REGISTER]

Ben Bailey Comedian

Holland Performing Arts Center 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

Don’t miss your chance to see comedian Ben Bailey live in Omaha! He drove the smash hit series Cash Cab (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes, earning multiple Daytime Emmy® Awards. Prior to becoming “the Cash Cab guy,” he performed at The Comedy Store in LA, in clubs across NYC, and at major comedy festivals around the world. Bailey starred in two specials for Comedy Central. He released "Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology" in 2011; and “Ben Bailey: Live and Uncensored” in 2016.

Galentine’s High Tea

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel 302 S 36th St, Omaha, NE

Gather your best friends for an unforgettable Galentine’s High Tea at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the stunning Schimmel Ballroom, holiday themed pastries, and heart-shaped desserts. Paired with a curated selection of local teas, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the gals this Valentine’s season. Reserve your table today—seating is limited!

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