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!

Hiyah! Premier Martial Arts is going to turn our toy store 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.

Design a miniature living world inside of a jar, learning about plant care and ecosystems! Create your own green, thriving microhabitat in this fun, hands-on workshop!

Join fellow book lovers for the in-person OPL Book Bash at the Library Administration Building. Attendees will hear about new and exciting books from library staff, have a chance to win bookish prizes, and get to mingle with fellow book lovers. Attendees will each take home a list of their favorite titles. Reading enthusiasts and book clubs are encouraged to attend! Adult beverages and light appetizers will be served. Registration is required to attend this event.

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. This is a free event for all ages.

Make homemade playdoh that's scented like strawberries! Then add in your BEARY cute bears and mix-ins to add the perfect texture to your sensory jar!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2001) movie! 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.

Don't Miss The Home & Garden Event of the Year!

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

Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Suggested for audiences 16+.

Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.

Bring your lunch and join other movie lovers for a screening and discussion. Each month will feature a different genre, starting in March with an 80’s classic (The Goonies).

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.

The Brick Bus is making a stop at the store! They'll have building prompts, timed challenges, set builds, and more. Plus, we'll have a bunch of our own building toys out for kids to try. It's the ultimate block party

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. This is a free event for all ages.

As a part of our "Read Across America" week celebrations, they are excited to have Mayor Don Groesser for a special guest Storytime on Monday, March 3.

Get ready for a SEUSS-tastic celebration!! Join for some messy fun as we mix up a concoction of ooey gooey OOBLECK, then gather around for a beloved Dr. Seuss Storytime of "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" See you all there, and leave the mess to them!! This is a FREE, all ages event. First come, first serve, while supplies last.

Join for Storytime with Miss Nebraska 2024, Raechel Warren.

Scurry on by for some mousey fun! Our friend Miss Tina will be reading a few of the popular Mouse Mansion books. Then, she'll guide kids through a fun mouse-themed craft activity to make and take home. Everyone will go home squeaking with joy!

Ages 10-18. This month we are making potato pancakes. The recipe will contain potatoes, eggs, flour, and vegetable oil. Registration is required by March 2 to participate. Space is limited.

Learn how to make a crochet clover bookmark! For ages 12-18

Register for FREE to receive a list of parks to visit. Take a family photo at each site and submit them to be entered to win prizes! Complete all 10 sites for a chance to win a Group Pool Pass

It’s the return of the Omaha Irish Film Festival to the Benson Theatre! This year, the festival is taking place at College of Saint Mary and Benson Theatre over the course of 3 days.

The monarch butterfly population has dropped 90% in the last 25 years due to habitat loss. Join from 1-3PM on Saturday, March 8 to make milkweed and nectar flower seed balls with the help of Milkweed Matters! Learn about endangered pollinators and be part of the solution.

Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.

Take a musical journey to the Emerald Isle on Monday, March 10 from 12:00-1:00PM with musician David Marsh.
From Sligo to the Ring of Kerry, and from Galway Bay to Dublin, Marsh presents various musical styles from the Emerald Isle. He uses many instruments, including the accordion, pennywhistle, Northumbrian pipes and bodhran (Irish drum), to perform jigs, reels, rebel songs, and sing-a-longs. His stories tell of Irish legends, elves and fairies, historical events of famine and wars, and the joys and sorrows of immigrating to a new land. David has performed Irish folk music for over 20 years with local Irish bands Paddywhack and Ellis Island, the later of which can be heard regularly in Omaha and the Kansas City area.

Disney On Ice returns to CHI Health Center March 13-16 with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. Journey through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin and Toy Story, and today’s favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2 and Moana, brought to life in new ways. Create new memories with the Disney Princesses, Raya and Asha.

All Ages. Use cut-up comic books and graphic novels to create magnets, design your own bookmark, and decorate small treasure boxes. Parental Participation Required

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. This is a free event for all ages.

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.

From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a spring tour, with a brand new show: FLASHBACK! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. There are new things to talk about and some old things to talk about in new ways like surviving marriage, fashion, and the tween-teen years. These two may be older, but they are only getting better. Or bitter. Let’s go with better. “Let’s all get together and find a way to laugh at the stuff the usually makes us cry.” This show is rowdy, raucous and a little bit naughty. Get a group of your lady friends, or fly solo, you can even bring your husband (make sure he sits in the front row) and get ready to laugh.

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Finchbot Jousting with Microbit MakeCode

They are turning SIX and want you to celebrate with them! Stop in on the 15th between noon-3pm for some free birthday cake

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle (or two)! You're welcome to just pick one up, too.

Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register as a group of 2-4 people or by yourself.

Once Upon a Time... The princesses planned a magical event for you! Join them for stories, songs, dances, crafts, photos and more! Make wishes, join our princess parade, and get autographs too! Each princess in attendance would love to meet you! Time Slots: 10:00AM, Noon, and 2:30PM

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Ralston’s plant swap event, created by the City of Ralston, is for plant lovers. A chance to socialize with other people who are passionate about plants. The focus of this event is on all things PLANTS! Bring along your baby indoor plants, rooted cuttings, seedlings, and houseplants to exchange for new plants.

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Did you know owls can’t digest everything they eat? Drop in and take apart an owl pellet to discover what the owner of your pellet ate for dinner!

Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Create your own little world in a jar as we make our own mini terrariums!! This is a FREE all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.

Take a break and enjoy some family and friends time playing Bingo! Join at the Community Center and see who shouts BINGO first! If you’re lucky, you might even take home a prize! All ages welcome

Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Join OPL as we engage in digital storytelling through exciting STEM and coding activities with our new community partner Snapology! While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks and technology, they are learning new skills and having fun! This is a free event for kids 6-12.

Get ready to pucker up and party at the 2nd Annual Midtown Pickle Party, presented by Bloc Fitness! Happening Saturday, March 22 from 3 to 6 pm at Midtown Crossing, this back-by-popular-demand event is sure to please all pickle-lovers near and far with participating retailers offering deliciously fun pickle-themed drinks and nibbles. This neighborhood pickle-party crawl promises pickle-icious surprises around every corner. Don’t forget to deck yourself out in green or your favorite pickle-themed attire.

Let's go on a bug hunt!! Create your very own Bug Garden Sensory Bin. Then dig in and feel all the creepy crawly textures, observe your insects with a magnifying glass, and of course catch your bugs with the mini net!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

Award-winning blues artist C.A. Waller, has been singing and playing the blues throughout the Midwest and South for more than 50 years. Through performance, storytelling, and a discussion of historical context Mr. Waller presents the musical styles, personal stories, and cultural background of the blues, and the people who sang and lived the blues. The story of the blues is the story of the establishment and development of the African-American society in our country, and the valuable contribution its practitioners have made to our collective culture. C.A. Waller is dedicated to the preservation of this unique oral tradition.