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  • Carter’s Village Pointe Grand Re-Opening

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    Carter's Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street Suite Q113, Omaha, NE

    Celebrate the grand re-opening of Carter’s at Village Pointe with fun for the whole family! Join Carter’s September 3–7 for special activities throughout the week, including KiwiCo projects, face painting, custom patches, and gourmet pops from Frios. Kids can get creative, enjoy a sweet treat, and celebrate the newly reopened store! Activities take place from 11 AM–1 PM on select days.

    Free

  • World O! Water Festival

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    Chalco Hills Natural Resources Center 8901 South 154th Street, Omaha, NE

    World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.

    Free

  • 35th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow

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    MCC's Fort Omaha Campus 5300 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow highlights Native American dance, music, regalia, oral history and arts. With its rich ties to Native American history, where Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his people were detained pending the 1879 landmark civil rights case granting Native Americans the right of Habeas corpus, the Fort Omaha Campus continues to offer an ideal location for this outdoor community event uniting people of diverse cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. This event is family-friendly and free and open to the public.
    Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.

    Free

  • 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

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

    Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Nature Connects Made 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.

  • Forever Young Film Series: Wendell & Wild

    Forever Young Film Series
    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

  • Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market

    Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market
    Nebraska Brewing Company 6950 S 108th St, La Vista, NE

    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!

    Free

  • Cupid’s Market

    Empire Room 200 S 31st Ave #4107, Omaha, NE

    Hop, munch, sip + enjoy with your sweetheart(s). 30+ Curated Local Vendors, Themed signature drinks, and more.

    Free

  • Raptors Live! Valentine Edition

    Fontenelle Forest Nature Center 1111 Bellevue Blvd, Bellevue, NE, United States

    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.

    $5 – $20 [REGISTER]

  • Nature Storytime: Leaf Man

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

    Today we will have tree-mendous fun with Keep Omaha Beautiful educators! We’ll read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and watch as Leaf Man rides the wind and journeys across the land. After reading the book, we’ll take a short nature walk to explore our own library landscape and collect nature treasures. We’ll finish our adventure by making our own leafy creatures.

    Free

  • Make Valentine Slime

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Drop In! Potato Chip Candy

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

    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.

    Free

  • Tinker Zone: Valentine’s Catapults

    Tinker Zone
    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

  • Snack Attack at Saddlebrook Community Center Grades 3-5

    Saddlebrook Community Center 14850 Laurel Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    $5 [REGISTER]

  • Teen Craft Night

    Digital Library at Papillion Landing 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE, United States

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Container Gardening Workshop

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

    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.

    Free

  • 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.

  • Littles Lab: Music

    Do Space Littles Lab
    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]

  • Toddler Tuesday: Valentine’s Day Party with Miss Tina

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

    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!

    Free

  • Our Musical Stories

    Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, 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. This is a free event for all ages.

    Free

  • Make It! Popsicle Stick Cannons

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

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Homeschool in the Hills: Bison & Elk

    Homeschool in the Hills: Bison & Elk
    Botna Bend Park 42926 Mahogany Road, Hancock, IA, United States

    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.

    $5 [REGISTER]

  • 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

  • Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance

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

    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.

    Free

  • Nature Storytime: Leaf Man

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    Today we will have tree-mendous fun with Keep Omaha Beautiful educators! We’ll read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and watch as Leaf Man rides the wind and journeys across the land. After reading the book, we’ll take a short nature walk to explore our own library landscape and collect nature treasures. We’ll finish our adventure by making our own leafy creatures.

    Free

  • 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]

  • Spark Your Story: RIKÉ

    Spark Your Story
    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, NE

    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.

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