Florence Mill Country Market
Shop & Play at Florence Mill Country Market for farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handmade crafts & more in a historic mill & its surrounding field
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Shop & Play at Florence Mill Country Market for farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handmade crafts & more in a historic mill & its surrounding field
Celebrate International Mud Day on Sunday, June 29 at E.T. Mahoney State Park’s Outdoor Pavillion with excitement, education and mud! Make mud pies & mud art, dig in dirt and discover our slip & slide with a very muddy twist! You will get muddy! You should definitely pack a change of clothes and dress for a muddy mess. We recommend garbage bags to sit on for the ride home and bringing a water bottle. Valid park permit required for entry.
Yoga in the Park offers a weekly outdoor yoga session, sponsored by Methodist Health System and led by certified yoga instructors from Genesis Health Clubs. Yoga styles and instructors will vary from week-to-week. All skill levels welcome, including beginners! Sundays, May 25-July 27
Fireworks begin at 9:45pm. Rain Date July 6th.
Drop in and get up close and personal with some of your favorite city trucks! In the event of inclement weather this program will be cancelled.
Join OPL as we welcome staff from Papio Natural Resources District. They will teach us all about turtles! Did you know Nebraska is home to 9 species of turtles? With the help of a few animal educators, we will learn all about what makes a turtle, a turtle!
Let's celebrate the 4th with fireworks in a bottle!! Get creative as you fill your bottle with stars, glitter and everything red white & blue!! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!
Summer Movie Mondays at Bennington Library
Combine mindfulness and physical movement with the Fun Run Club. Kids will learn physical fitness and a positive mindset through mindful running, teamwork, and emotional awareness exercises.
Avast! The cast of Midwest Pirate Fest is setting to land to share booty and tell tales of pirate lore in a presentation which explores the real history of pirates.
Give your child the gift of mindfulness! Our Kids Mindfulness & Yoga Classes offer a joyful, safe space where children aged 5-12 learn emotional regulation, self-awareness, and body awareness. Through activities like yoga, breathing exercises, and sensory exploration, children develop skills that help them recognize and manage emotions.”
Bennington Library Teen Retreat weekly activities on Mondays for Tweens & Teens Ages 11-18
The B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series operates during the summer months when school is not in session and is designed to give families an affordable morning option that is great for the whole family. General showtimes will be at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Tickets are $5 OR $3 for Backstage Pass Members! Not a member? It's FREE to join!
| Enjoy a different activity or craft each week under the big picnic shelter. Drop in anytime. Recommended for Grades PreK and up. |
| June 3 – DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Game |
| June 10 – Spoon Catapults |
| June 17 – DIY Balloon Tennis |
| June 24 – Sports Zipper Pulls |
| July 1 – BINGO (prizes!) |
| July 8 – Marble Maze |
| July 15 – DIY I Spy Game |
| July 22 – Rainbow Spinners |
Kids are introduced to basic computer programming by exploring codes and programs using the Ozobot! The Ozobot is a miniature robot with color sensors that allow it to follow lines and read color codes to complete commands. In this program, youth will learn and draw basic color codes, integrate color codes into storytelling, and use Ozoblockly - an online coding program to explore sequential block coding. This class is taught by 4-H School Enrichment teachers. Class size is limited, so registration is required.
Poop, vomit, slime, and even more amazing disgusting topics will be explored as we learn about some of the grossest (and coolest) animal traits. Join OPL and educators from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to learn about mammal digestion and discover why scientists use poop to track animal migration patterns.
Happy Hunger Games! Come try your luck at survival skills and activities themed around the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins and see if you have what it takes to win the Hunger Games in this interactive program for teens ages 12-18. Good luck! And may the odds be ever in your favor! Registration is required
"$5 after 5" is back, giving guests an opportunity to visit the museum after 5PM on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. From June 3-August 26, admission for all ages will be just $5 after 5PM on Tuesdays.
The cast will be made up of a mix of talented performers from multiple Omaha-area high schools, supported by the University of Nebraska Omaha Theatre Department. Come early to secure your spot on the lawn beginning at 3 PM The performance will kick off an exciting holiday week of offerings presented by The RiverFront!
Get a steal of a deal on tickets to some of your favorite past animated films every week with Summer Movie Camp, now through 8/13. Movies are $3
Penelope has been performing magic for nearly 20 years. Join us for her hilarious family magic show—a unique experience that can’t be missed! In the event of inclement weather this program will be moved to the CB Library.
Bennington Library Community Partners
Here come the trains! Join us for a special storytime featuring a guest presenter from the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
The film profiles Cody Maverick, an up-and-coming surfer as he enters his first pro competition. He leaves his family in Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for a Memorial Surf Off, believing that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires. But when he unexpectedly comes face to face with a washed up surfer, Cody begins to understand that the greatest champion isn't always the one who comes in first.
Get ready to battle with bots! Program Finch robots to charge, spin, and joust in a mini arena—may the best bot win! Registration is required for this event.
Join OPL for a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food-safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required
Are you in your beaded bracelet era? Join OPL to make these widely popular statement pieces! Use polymer clay beads, letter beads and more to bedazzle your own bracelet or make one for a friend. This is a free event and is suggested for kids aged 6-10. Registration is required
Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching the Inside Out 2! 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. Registration is required
| Tempo of Twilight returns with a fresh new night and a new format—still the same perfect harmony of live music and nature. Join on the festival garden lawn for a rockin' outdoor concert series under the summer sky |
| 6/18 - The String Beans |
| 7/2 - The Radio Eclectic |
| 7/16 - North Omaha Music & Arts Ensemble |
| 8/13 - Women of Rock |
| 9/3 - Marcos Eduardo's Latino Music Explosion |
PACE & Omaha Musician’s Association is excited to welcome you back to Bayliss Park this summer for some LIVE music. Wednesday nights, we have an amazing music event lined up for you. It's going to be a great evening of live music in the park, so make sure to gather your family and friends and come on down. We have a lot of other great local bands lined up for Wednesday nights at 7PM as well.
Popcorn Productions, LLC and Eugene T. Mahoney State Park present three melodramas this summer: “Peril of the Storm,” “Baron’s Revenge” and “Troll of Trafalgar.” Performances take place at the Denman and Mary Mallory Kountze Memorial Theatre inside the park.
Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.
Step into your favorite Saturday-morning cartoons and explore the remarkable world of storytelling through animation. Our much-anticipated summer exhibition, The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels, invites visitors of all ages to leap into the fascinating realm of the cartoon genre. This unique exhibit provides a rare glimpse into the magic behind some of the most beloved animated films and characters, and offers a comprehensive exploration of the art, science, technology and history of animation.
Join OPL for a special storytime featuring the book Harry and Hot Lava by Chris Robertson! At the conclusion of storytime, children will be timed as they jump and hop their way through an obstacle course using various surfaces. Go as fast as you can, but don’t fall in because…the Floor is Lava! This is a free event for children 4+.
Poop, vomit, slime, and even more amazing disgusting topics will be explored as we learn about some of the grossest (and coolest) animal traits. Join OPL and educators from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to learn about mammal digestion and discover why scientists use poop to track animal migration patterns.
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.
Join for an unforgettable Independence Day Celebration at 88 Tactical! Get ready for a day filled with fun, food, music, and fireworks as we celebrate the spirit of America. Fireworks Show: 9:45pm – 10:15pm
Drew Phillips & Whiskey River share the stage for a special concert. 2 great acts 1 night. A show you will not want to miss.
After hours at the Zoo, it’s a different kind of crowd. Sips, bites and wild sights select Thursday nights all summer long. 21+ only.
Each week, Quasar pairs up a local business with a local charitable cause, to present a “Classic” retro title for a “Free-to-the-Public ” event to raise awareness and support. This is a great way for your organization to educate and interact with an eager audience. Solicitation of free-will donations or mission-specific item donations can be part of pre-event, advertising co-op.
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