Couples Hike
Celebrate part of Valentine’s month with your special someone. Head out for a guided hike and return for a craft, hot cocoa and treats. $20/Couple
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Celebrate part of Valentine’s month with your special someone. Head out for a guided hike and return for a craft, hot cocoa and treats. $20/Couple
Ages: 3 – 8. Join for an afternoon of crafting as we make special Valentine’s Day cards. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination. Come celebrate the season of love with us and create cards that are sure to make someone’s day!
Nature explorers is an exciting interactive program designed for kids ages 6-11 to explore the wonders of nature and animals. Kids will learn about different animal species, their habitats, and meet an educational animal up close. Take part in an activity or craft and enjoy a guided hike. February's theme is snakes. Are snakes slimy? Where do they go in the winter? We will answer these questions during a meet and greet with a snake
Join us as we celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie! Test your skills in a special police academy obstacle course, do some Dog Man detective work, and enjoy themed activities celebrating everyone’s favorite police dog!
Join in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Valentine's Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections, along with musical entertainment and a brief history of Valentine's Day greetings. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Love Is in the Air” exhibit, featuring displays of Morton Family weddings and vintage Valentine card collections. Teas will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Purchase tickets
Join for an immersive adventure as we bring the Oregon Trail game to life! After gathering your rations, teams will embark on an interactive journey with hands-on activities reminiscent of the 90s computer game. Can you survive the Oregon Trail? There will be two live action sessions, at 11 a.m. and noon. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required.
Virtual Pet Design with Scratch. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults.
Looking to start a garden this year? Come to The RiverFront Community Seed Share to get free pollinator-friendly flower seeds, locally sourced right here in the community! Whether you are new to gardening or have been growing plants for years, this is a great opportunity to meet with other garden-enthusiasts, learn more about the garden community in Omaha, and gather a new collection of seeds for your garden.
B – I – N – G – O! How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Come play bingo with others at OPL, test your knowledge of storybook characters, and maybe win a book to take home! Come as a family or with friends and enjoy
With spring on the horizon, now is the time to start planting! Join Omaha Public Library to learn how to care for, plant, and propagate edible plants in containers from an Omaha Master Gardener. Participants will be given a pot, soil, and seeds to take home. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required.
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.
Stop by for a sweet celebration of love! Miss Anne will be her to help kids decorate their own Valentine's Day cookies. Plus, we'll have a cute craft activity for them to make and take home. Everyone will leave with big hearts and big smiles!
Grab a friend and join for a Valentine's Day cookie decorating class! You will take home a box with six adorable cookies, tools recipe and instructions. The class is $60 and RSVP is required. The last day to register is February 2nd.
Get ready for a WILD night! While parents enjoy a well-deserved date night, kids ages 5 - 12 years old will discover fun new ways to appreciate wildlife. Hosted by trained educators, each unique program includes pizza, snacks, animal experience, movie time, engaging and educational activities and more! Event drop off is at 5 p.m. and pick up is at 9 p.m. Cost is $50 per child. Limited space is available. Reservations are required
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, featuring a dynamic collaboration between renowned artists Kathy Tyree and Camille Metoyer Moten with the Omaha Symphony. This unique performance promises a vibrant blend of genres, including the rich sounds of pops, soulful R&B, jazz, and timeless classics from the American songbook. Space is Limited; Registration Required!
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.
All ages and free to attend! The second and fourth Sundays of every month from November – April! With over 60 total vendors, including farm fresh produce, eggs and meat, there is something for everyone! Food trucks, music, shopping, beer and more! With a rotating vendor list each week, there will be something new for you at every market!
Hop, munch, sip + enjoy with your sweetheart(s). 30+ Curated Local Vendors, Themed signature drinks, and more.
Will you be our Talontine? Join our raptors in the Forest Room on Sunday February 9th from 1PM-2PM for a celebration of raptor love! Learn about how birds of prey choose their mates and raise their families while enjoying sweet treats and designing your own raptor-themed Talontines! This program requires preregistration. The cost is five dollars for members, and admission plus five dollars for non-members.
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.
Did you know that potato chips were invented by an African American? In honor of Black History Month we’re using potato chips to make this tasty salty and sweet snack.
Kids will have fun making some fun Holiday snacks with their friends. Sorry we are unable to accommodate for allergies. Registration begins: November 18th at 8:30am.
Attention teens. Get your craft on during this monthly teen program. Different craft every month. This month's project: Black Glue Painting. Registration is required.
With spring on the horizon, now is the time to start planting! Join Omaha Public Library to learn how to care for, plant, and propagate edible plants in containers from an Omaha Master Gardener. Participants will be given a pot, soil, and seeds to take home. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided while supplies last.
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.
Let's celebrate love! There will be Valentine's Day stories, guided yoga, and a lovely craft activity to make and take home. Your heart is sure to grow at least three sizes!
Grades - K-12th. Registration 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.
Build a fun engineering project with popsicle sticks that launches objects across the room! Learn about motion and force while creating your very own catapult.
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.
Join us for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.
Historically, the dominant habitat in Iowa has been tall grass prairie. Once, massive herds of bison and elk roamed over this landscape. These large herbivores played a vital role in sustaining the prairie. During this special session of Homeschool in the Hills, we’ll examine how bison and elk helped shape the prairie and we’ll look at the complex relationship between humans and these large prairie dwellers. We’ll even get an opportunity to get an up close look at the bison and elk herds at Botna Bend Park.
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.
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.
Pre-K Play at La Vista Community Center. Ages 0-4.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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