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  • November Little Tike Hike at Hitchcock Nature Center

    Little Tikes Hikes
    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    November's Little Tike Hike at Hitchcock Nature Center will take place along Fox Run Ridge trail from Saturday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 10th.

    As you enjoy the sights & sounds along the trail you will spot activities posted along your route that are designed to help learners ages 3 to 5 experience nature in a new way. While it is designed for young learners, any age can learn something new and have fun, too!

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Fly Away Home (1996)

    Forever Young Film Series
    Film Streams Dundee Theater 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

    Amy (Anna Paquin) is only 13 years old when her mother is killed in an auto wreck in New Zealand. She goes to Canada to live with her father (Jeff Daniels), an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life...that is until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when developers began tearing up a local forest. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes "Mama Goose". The young birds must fly south for the winter, but who will lead them there? With a pair of ultralight airplanes, Amy, her dad and their friends must find a way to do it.

    $5

  • The Lost World of Dragons

    The Lost World of Dragons
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    From Game of Thrones to How to Train Your Dragon, there is no denying that people of all ages love dragons and the magical mystique behind them. Experience them in a new way at The Lost World of Dragons. Now open at The Durham Museum, this exhibit showcases a unique, interactive experience for guests of all ages that is sure to breathe new fire into your imagination! Visitors will be immersed in stories of dragons — exploring the lore and history of them in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to China.

  • Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair

    Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair
    Liberty First Credit Union Arena 7300 Q St., Ralston, NE

    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!

    Adults $10
    Seniors (62+) $9
    Children Under 10 Free

    Your paid admission is good all weekend with our hand stamp!

    Free – $10

  • Omaha Holiday Boutique

    Omaha Holiday Boutique
    CHI Health Center 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE

    The *BRAND NEW* Omaha Holiday Boutique launches this year at the CHI Health Center, in Omaha, Nebraska, from November 8-10, 2024. Join for 3 exciting days of festive fun & SHOPPING!

    Free – $14

  • Haunted Cemetery Tours

    Haunted Cemetery Tours
    Ollie the Trolley

    Ollie the Trolley is offering public Haunted Cemetery Tours. Bring along your own spirits to toast the apparitions that haunt Omaha's cemeteries, mansions and other infamous locales. Learn about Omaha's wicked little city during a time when gangsters and brothels ruled the city. These tours are narrated by trained Historians.

    The first tour starts Sunday, September 15th and runs through Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The time is 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Pick up location is at the Westlawn-Hillcrest mortuary located at 5701 West Center Road (park on the west side of the mortuary). This is a 3 hour tour, with a trained historian. The cost is only $39.95 per person.

    $39.95 [REGISTER]

  • A Motown Christmas Holiday Spectacular

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

    A Motown Christmas Holiday Spectacular features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups...Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The Miracles, and The Contours! It’s a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite holiday classics.

    $39.50 – $59.50

  • Littles Lab: Let’s Learn About The Seasons

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

    Join for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons. 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.

    Come and discover the wonders of the seasons with us!

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Tinker Zone: Dancing Corn

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

    Use corn kernels, baking soda, water, and vinegar to make corn kernels dance using science!

    Free

  • Teensgiving

    Bennington Public Library 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, United States

    Bring your favorite fall dish to share & give thanks for friends!

    Free

  • Broadway – Funny Girl

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

    Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People,” this bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

  • Tea-Rex Party

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

    Dear T-Rex and other area dinosaurs, you are cordially invited to a tea party at Omaha Public Library, based on the picture book “Tea Rex” by Molly Idle! Refreshments will be served and tea will be hosted by a Tea-Rex wrangler. Bring your favorite stuffed or plastic dinosaur friends to enjoy the party! This is a free event for children ages 5-9. Tea party snacks, beverages, and dinosaur tails to wear during the program will be provided.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Tinker Zone: Dancing Corn

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

    Use corn kernels, baking soda, water, and vinegar to make corn kernels dance using science!

    Free

  • Full Moon Hike: Beaver Moon

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States
    • Hikes will begin no later than 30 minutes after the event start time, so be sure to arrive on time. All hikes will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The event will include a bonfire and s’mores.
    • Cost: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
    $15 – $25 [REGISTER]

  • Owl Prowl

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States
    • Explore the mysterious world of owls. Learn about the owls of Nebraska and meet our educational owls up-close.  Enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate around a fire pit. Go on a guided hike to look and listen for owls.  Activities will be both indoors and outdoors. Be sure to dress for the weather.
    • Cost: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
    $15 – $25 [REGISTER]

  • Kid Coders: Simple Circuits

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

    Kid Coders is an engaging introduction to the world of coding and computer science class designed specifically for children. Through interactive and hands-on activities, young learners explore the fundamentals of programming languages and computational thinking.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Owl Prowl

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States
    • Explore the mysterious world of owls. Learn about the owls of Nebraska and meet our educational owls up-close.  Enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate around a fire pit. Go on a guided hike to look and listen for owls.  Activities will be both indoors and outdoors. Be sure to dress for the weather.
    • Cost: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
    $15 – $25 [REGISTER]

  • Out & About Storytime @ Bennington Fire

    Bennington Fire & Rescue 10801 N 156th St, Bennington, NE, United States

    Storytime is hitting the road to the Bennington Fire & Rescue Station!!

    Free

  • How to Sew: A Holiday Countdown Calendar

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

    The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.). Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

    Sign up in advance for this program; space is very limited! Ages 14+ only.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Merry & Bright: Holiday Poinsettia Show

    Lauritzen Gardens Merry & Bright
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Whether it’s a visit to the iconic 20’ tall poinsettia tree, a tour through the lush conservatory to see the holiday express, roasting marshmallows on the festival garden patio, or finding the perfect gift in the gift shop, there is a natural magic at Lauritzen Gardens that makes the season Merry & Bright.

    Free – $15

  • A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol
    Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    It just isn’t Christmas without A Christmas Carol! Experience Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition as Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. The must-see holiday event for the entire family is filled with stunning Victorian costumes, festive music and magical scenery.

    $50

  • Tea-Rex Party

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    Dear T-Rex and other area dinosaurs, you are cordially invited to a tea party at Omaha Public Library, based on the picture book “Tea Rex” by Molly Idle! Refreshments will be served and tea will be hosted by a Tea-Rex wrangler. Bring your favorite stuffed or plastic dinosaur friends to enjoy the party! This is a free event for children ages 5-9. Tea party snacks, beverages, and dinosaur tails to wear during the program will be provided.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Kid Coders: Simple Circuits

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

    Kid Coders is an engaging introduction to the world of coding and computer science class designed specifically for children. Through interactive and hands-on activities, young learners explore the fundamentals of programming languages and computational thinking.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room

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

    Greg and Rowley are stuck in a room with Rodrick! Can you help them escape? Work together to solve the puzzles and clues based on the best-selling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series by Jeff Kinney before time runs out!

    There will be three escape room sessions at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. for participants ages 9-12. Try to escape over fall break! Registration is required.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Zine Workshop

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

    Join library staff to learn how to create your own zine at this hands-on workshop!

    Zines are unique, handmade, hyper-local booklets created by community members that help to quickly spread ideas to other members in the community. Zines promote freedom of speech and expression and can resemble a traditional book with only words or a graphic novel with a mixture of words and pictures.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Habitat Hikes

    Neale Woods Nature Reserve 14323 Edith Marie Ave, Omaha, NE, United States
    • Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join their naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems!  Habitat Hikes will be held monthly, as they visit different locations and discover habitat changes each season.
    • Cost: FREE for Members, $15 for Non-Members
    Free – $15 [REGISTER]

  • Tea-Rex Party

    Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Dear T-Rex and other area dinosaurs, you are cordially invited to a tea party at Omaha Public Library, based on the picture book “Tea Rex” by Molly Idle! Refreshments will be served and tea will be hosted by a Tea-Rex wrangler. Bring your favorite stuffed or plastic dinosaur friends to enjoy the party! This is a free event for children ages 5-9. Tea party snacks, beverages, and dinosaur tails to wear during the program will be provided.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room

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

    Greg and Rowley are stuck in a room with Rodrick! Can you help them escape? Work together to solve the puzzles and clues based on the best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series by Jeff Kinney before time runs out! All ages are welcome for this family-friendly drop in event. First come first served. Try to escape over fall break!

    Free

  • Santa’s Lost Reindeer at the Tree Adventure

    Santa’s Lost Reindeer at the Tree Adventure
    Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, United States

    Santa’s reindeer are lost inside the Tree Adventure, and we need your help to find them! Join with family and friends in a fun-for-all-ages scavenger hunt to discover where the reindeer are hiding along the Tree House Trail. Then use our special mailbox to send a letter to Santa to let him know where to find his reindeer in time for his Christmas ride!

    Activity is available during regular hours November 29 through December 22 and is included with your Tree Adventure admission. Purchase Tree Adventure tickets in advance.

    $12 – $15

  • Visit Santa’s Cabin

    Christmas at Union Station
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Are your kids ready to share their carefully curated list with Santa? During Christmas at Union Station presented by FNBO, they’ll be able to have a magical visit with our jolly pal from the North Pole in his cozy cabin retreat. Plan a visit and see the big guy before it’s too late to get on the nice list! Children can choose to sit with Santa or give him a call on our old-fashioned telephone (apt for a history museum, don’t you think?). If using the phone, Santa’s elves will be at the switchboard to make sure you get connected to the big guy himself.

    Kids can drop off their letters to Santa, too.

    Free – $15

  • Kid Coders: Simple Circuits

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

    Kid Coders is an engaging introduction to the world of coding and computer science class designed specifically for children. Through interactive and hands-on activities, young learners explore the fundamentals of programming languages and computational thinking.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid Escape Room

    Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United States

    Greg and Rowley are stuck in a room with Rodrick! Can you help them escape? Work together to solve the puzzles and clues based on the best-selling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book series by Jeff Kinney before time runs out!

    There will be 2 escape rooms at 1pm & 2pm for participants ages 9-12.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Twilight Trekking

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States
    • Are you an adventurous night owl looking to explore new trails? Join in this unique opportunity to see the Forest at night! Don’t miss your chance to learn about the nocturnal creatures who call the Forest home while exploring new trails.  This hike is geared toward intermediate to experienced hikers (ages 16+) and will traverse at least two miles of moderate to difficult terrain, so please come prepared with appropriate clothing and gear.
    • Cost: $10 for Members, $18 for Non-Members
    $10 – $18 [REGISTER]

  • Broadway – Peter Pan

    Broadway – Peter Pan
    Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and with choreography by Lorin Latarro. PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

  • Machine Embroidery Class

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

    Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.

    The Brother Stellaire embroidery machine makes converting images or text into a finished project quick and easy. Perfect for patches, clothing, or household decorations, add that finishing touch or bit of personalization to make your creation even more special.

    This class is free and open to the public – ages 14+.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • A Christmas Story: The Musical

    A Christmas Story: The Musical
    The Rose Theater 2001 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE

    Join Ralphie Parker on his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts – a Red Ryder air rifle. This musical adaptation of the beloved movie brings all the classic laughs of Flick getting his tongue stuck to a flagpole, Dad getting his special award, a disastrous visit to Santa and many more to life onstage. Bring your family together this winter to experience the universal triumphs of childhood as seen through the eyes of a very special nine-year old.

    $32 – $37

  • Christmas Ornament Making for Kids

    Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, United States
    • Celebrate the season by making a nature ornament at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Join anytime from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 7 and 14. It’s the perfect activity to pair with the Santa’s Lost Reindeer scavenger hunt.
    • Ornament making is included with regular Tree Adventure admission.

  • Kid Coders: Feeding the Fish with Code.org

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

    Dive into the world of coding with this fun, beginner-friendly class! Using Code.org's interactive platform, participants will learn the basics of block-based programming by creating a virtual aquarium.

    You'll write simple code to make your fish swim, feed them, and explore coding concepts in an engaging way. No prior coding experience is needed—just bring your curiosity! Ideal for ages 8 and up.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Santa Goes to Space

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

    Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies during story time, meet your favorite Star Wars characters, send a letter to the North Pole, browse the maker’s market for holiday gifts and get in the spirit with songs from the Salvation Army band and carolers during this all-day event. Plus, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!

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