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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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Valentine’s Brunch at Platte River State Park

    Platte River State Park 14421 346th Street, Louisville, NE, United States

    Visit scenic Platte River State Park with your loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a Valentine’s weekend brunch. This brunch is walk-in only; no reservations will be accepted.
    Adults (13+): $19.95
    Children (12 and under): $9.95

    $9.95 – $19.95

  • 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

  • Valentine’s Day 5K & Youth 5K Road Championship

    Two Rivers State Park 27702 F St, Waterloo, NE

    The Valentine's Day 5K is the 3rd race in 2025 Winter Fitness Series. The race takes place on a very flat 1.5 mile closed loop course at scenic Two Rivers State Park in Waterloo, NE. Just minutes west of Omaha. USATF Certified. Official times. Presented by Run Nebraska and 402 XC & Track. Great for first timers and those looking to stick to New Years Resolutions!

  • 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]

  • Boxcar Children Choose Your Own Adventure

    Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Antarctic Dinosaurs Opening Day Party

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Attention dinosaur-loving families: you'll LOVE this Valentine's weekend party! Join for the opening of Antarctic Dinosaurs. This fun event will include dinosaur-themed trivia, bingo and crafts, plus a visit by special guest Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar. Activities are geared toward preschool through third-grade students and families, and the exhibit is an exciting adventure for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress in either Valentine’s Day or dinosaur attire. Can’t wait to celebrate with some roaring good family fun! This activity is FREE for museum members; regular-admission rates apply for non-members. Registration not required.

  • Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs

    Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica

  • Music and Movement

    Community Gym in Papillion Landing 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE

    Join us for our monthly series celebrating music. Come enjoy dancing and singing. This program is best suited for those 5 and under, but all ages are welcome! This program takes place in the Community Gym at Papillion Landing.

    Free

  • Aviation STEM Day

    Oak View Mall 3001 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Mid year Expo designed to capture kids and families attention with 40 - 50 exhibitors to ignite interest in STEM Aviation. These are just a few Highlights of a developing roster of WOW come sees. At least 1 Sail Plane, EAA80 Club Build Glass Star, Youth Built RV-12 that has been flying for 2 years, A Planetarium, Telescope to view the Sun-spots, Airplane Simulator Flight Lab, and more!

  • The Sneaky Sock Gremlin – Book Reading & Signing

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

    Missing any socks? You just might find the culprit at our store! Author Lisa Smith and illustrator Cherri Yost will be here to read and sign their book The Sneaky Sock Gremlin. Don't miss out!

    Free

  • Anti-Valentine’s Day

    Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

    Dress your best and make a mess as we mangle (and re-assemble) teddy bears, devour chocolate and ice cream, and belt our hearts out to break-up songs.

    Free

  • Valentine’s Day Tea

    Valentine’s Day Tea
    The Bubbly Tart 3020 Leavenworth St suite 1, Omaha, NE

    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.

    $60 [REGISTER]

  • Super Saturday: Hot Cocoa Bombs

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

    Make a chocolate 'bomb' chock full of cocoa and marshmallows! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

    Free

  • Inheritance Games Escape Room

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    Avery has been told that she can inherit a fortune, but she has to solve the puzzles left behind by the eccentric billionaire first. Can you help her outsmart the others in line to inherit before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 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]

  • Ben Bailey Comedian

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

    Don’t miss your chance to see comedian Ben Bailey live in Omaha! He drove the smash hit series Cash Cab (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes, earning multiple Daytime Emmy® Awards. Prior to becoming “the Cash Cab guy,” he performed at The Comedy Store in LA, in clubs across NYC, and at major comedy festivals around the world. Bailey starred in two specials for Comedy Central. He released "Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology" in 2011; and “Ben Bailey: Live and Uncensored” in 2016.

  • Galentine’s High Tea

    Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel 302 S 36th St, Omaha, NE

    Gather your best friends for an unforgettable Galentine’s High Tea at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the stunning Schimmel Ballroom, holiday themed pastries, and heart-shaped desserts. Paired with a curated selection of local teas, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the gals this Valentine’s season. Reserve your table today—seating is limited!

  • Storybook Character Bingo

    Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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

    Free

  • Make a Gumball Machine

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    Pop into creativity! Join our DIY Mini Gumball Machine Workshop and let your kid's imagination dispense some serious fun! This is a FREE, all ages event!
    Please keep in mind that some schools are out this day and spaces will fill up quickly, you can reserve your spot as early as open (10am) Supplies are first come first serve!

    Free

  • Nature Storytime: Ruby’s Birds

    Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    Today there will be a special guests from Keep Omaha Beautiful who will read Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Just as Ruby learns to identify the birds in her neighborhood, we will also learn to observe specific features in order to identify common backyard Nebraska birds. They will make a tool to help us on our birdwatching adventures and conclude with a bird watching expedition outside.

    Free

  • Toddler Tuesday: Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios

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

    Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!

    Free

  • Tinker Zone: Binary Code Bracelets

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

    Craft a lovely beaded bracelet with a secret message in binary code for a friend or a crush! This event is open to patrons in 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

    Free

  • RACC Fearless Females Post-Galentine’s Day Event!

    The Fireside Banquet Room 841 Tara Plaza, Papillion, NE

    Join the Ralston Chamber Fearless Females for a fun afternoon of networking and a special edition of Bingo! Fee includes 2 drink tickets and delicious desserts! Fun prizes for straight bingo, 4 corners and blackout.

    $25 [REGISTER]

  • Make It! Balloon Rocket

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

    Discover the power of air propulsion by creating rocket-powered balloons that zoom across the room! Have fun in this hands-on class by designing your own balloon rocket ship, and watching them fly with just some straws and string!

    Free [REGISTER]

  • PuzzlePalooza: Brew Fueled Puzzle Race

    Kros Strain Brewing Company 10411 Portal Rd, La Vista, NE

    At Puzzlepalooza, you'll have the opportunity to test your speed, precision, and teamwork as you race against the clock and other teams to finish. Check in between 5:30-6:30pm, then promptly at 6:30pm every team checked in will open their same 500 piece puzzle. Each team will have 3 hours to successfully finish their puzzle, but only the first 3 teams to successfully get their puzzle put together will win the prizes!

    $45 [REGISTER]

  • Haunted Iowa: Paranormal Explained

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

    If you are interested in ghosts, ghost hunting, or the paranormal that surrounds Iowa, you won't want to miss this event! Come learn about Iowa ghost lore and legends, paranormal equipment, history of ghost hunting, and types of mediums and psychics. Event is free and open to the public. More appropriate for an adult audience.

    Free

  • Crochet Club

    La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La Vista

    Join us at the library for crochet club! You can bring your own supplies to work on individual projects or you can join library staff in learning a new small project each month. All ages welcome. (Recommended 10+)

    Free

  • 2025 Omaha International Boat Sports & Travel Show

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

    It’s the granddaddy of them all! The big one! This show is packed with sights, sounds and activities for the whole family! If you love to fish, hunt, boat, camp or travel… if you love anything and everything to do with the great outdoors… you’ve got to make plans to be here!

  • Nature Storytime: Ruby’s Birds

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

    Today there will be a special guests from Keep Omaha Beautiful who will read Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Just as Ruby learns to identify the birds in her neighborhood, we will also learn to observe specific features in order to identify common backyard Nebraska birds. They will make a tool to help us on our birdwatching adventures and conclude with a bird watching expedition outside.

    Free

  • Homeschool Huddle: Insects

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

    They’re creepy! They’re crawly! They’re insects! Identify the parts of an insect with your own sock insect, make a pollinator picture, and more as we learn about these important little creatures who have a big impact on our world.

    Free

  • Spark Your Story: Union of Contemporary Arts

    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

  • Baright Escape Night

    Baright Escape Night
    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    Test your sleuthing skills at the library! Follow the clues to find hidden objects and earn stamps. Turn in a full stamp card and receive a prize! Don't worry, the fun doesn't stop there... You can grab a new card and keep playing! This activity is aimed at children ages 6-11, but younger siblings and parents can play along too. See you there, super sleuths!

    Free

  • Dot

    Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    The holidays at the Shealy household are always a wild family affair. This year, however, Dotty and her three adult children are exchanging more than just gifts. As Dotty struggles with challenges of dementia, her children find themselves in a delicate juggling act—caring for their mother while also attending to their own needs. Described as “a thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama” from The New York Times, this fresh and amusing play takes on the complexities of aging parents, midlife crises and the essence of a West Philadelphia community with a blend of wit and candor. Disclaimer: Contains adult language and situations.

  • Mario Kart Tournament Sessions

    Mario Kart Tournament Sessions
    Digital Library at Papillion Landing 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE, United States

    Are you ready to race? Join us once a month for your chance to prove your skills at Mario Kart. We’ll have two sessions. Winners get a prize! For ages 9-18. Registration is required

    Free [REGISTER]

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