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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!

  • 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.

  • The Old Man and The Old Moon

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

    For as long as he can remember, The Old Man has taken care of The Old Moon by climbing a ladder each night to refill its light. When a mysterious melody beckons away his wife, the Old Man finds himself torn between the familiarity of duty and routine and the allure of love and adventure. With music evoking memories of their shared history, the Old Man decides to abandon the moon and embark on a quest to bring back his wife. Highly creative storytelling allows audiences to experience The Old Man’s epic journey over land and sea. Described by Time Out New York as “a transcendent theatrical experience for all ages,” this original musical folktale speaks to the child in all of us and reminds us of the unwavering power of love and the most formidable obstacle of all—change.

  • Take and Make: Pantograph

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

    Make a Pantograph, a tool to help enlarge or shrink an image. Ever wonder how they make HUGE murals or tiny dollhouse-size paintings? Now you can try it!

    Free

  • 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.

  • Music of Ireland at Baright Library

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

    Take a musical journey to the Emerald Isle on Monday, March 10 from 12:00-1:00PM with musician David Marsh.
    From Sligo to the Ring of Kerry, and from Galway Bay to Dublin, Marsh presents various musical styles from the Emerald Isle. He uses many instruments, including the accordion, pennywhistle, Northumbrian pipes and bodhran (Irish drum), to perform jigs, reels, rebel songs, and sing-a-longs. His stories tell of Irish legends, elves and fairies, historical events of famine and wars, and the joys and sorrows of immigrating to a new land. David has performed Irish folk music for over 20 years with local Irish bands Paddywhack and Ellis Island, the later of which can be heard regularly in Omaha and the Kansas City area.

    Free

  • Teen Cafe – Spring Break Activities (Board Games)

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!

    Free

  • 3D Printing Drop-In

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

    Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

    Free

  • Drop In! Hand Drums

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

    Drop in and build a hand drum using everyday household items.

    Free

  • Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art

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

    Create a vibrant and colorful canvas or bookmark with flag designs using melted crayon wax and a CrayPen! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.

    Free

  • Graphic Novel Book Talk

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    Join us for a short presentation on our favorite graphic novels, webcomics, and manga! Feel free to bring in your own favorites to share with the group. Light refreshments will be served. Participants will have the chance to make a comic themed button pin for attending!

    Free

  • Young Writers Group

    Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

    Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12

    Free

  • Littles Lab: Creativity!

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

    Join us at Do Space this February for engaging weekly activities focused on art. 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]

  • 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

  • Tales of Leprechauns & Magic

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

    Stop by the store and visit the end of the rainbow! Local storyteller Miss M will be there to tell tall tales of leprechauns, magic, and treasure. Then, kids will get to craft their own treasures to take home. It's sure to be an enchanting experience!

    Free

  • Teen Cafe – Spring Break Activities (Craft Day)

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!

    Free

  • Thrifty Cosplay: Tips & Tricks

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    Ages 10+. Make your own cosplay prop at this talk that shows off ways you can use thrifted items to be creative. Feel free to bring in things you've made to show off as well.

    Free

  • 3D Printing Drop-In

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

    Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

    Free

  • Smore’s and Sunsets

    Central Park East 7702 Edgewood Blvd, La Vista, NE

    Join for a cozy evening of sweet treats and beautiful views at S’mores and Sunsets! Gather around the fire at the Central Park Shelter, where we’ll be making delicious s’mores while enjoying the breathtaking sunset. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no registration is required. Just bring your appetite for marshmallows and a love for the great outdoors! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and relaxing evening.

    Free

  • MakeIt! Popsicle Stick Catapults

    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: Cunning Corvids

    Homeschool in the Hills: Cunning Corvids
    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    Corvids (crows, magpies, jays, ravens) are among the most intelligent non-human animals. Iowa is full time home to two species of corvids, American crows and bluejays, while other corvids may visit Iowa or temporarily reside here from time to time. During this session of Homeschool in the Hills, we’ll learn all about these wily birds, how they communicate, what they eat, where they live, and how they’ve adapted to the modern world.
    Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee. Adults and children under 3 accompanying program participants do not need a reservation.

    $5

  • Creative Movement with Motion Works Dance

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

    Join 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

  • Teen Cafe – Spring Break Activities (Self Portraits)

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!

    Free

  • Creating Comic Strips

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    Sign up to learn how comics are made and create your own comic book strip! Registration required

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 3D Printing Drop-In

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

    Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

    Free

  • Disney On Ice

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

    Disney On Ice returns to CHI Health Center March 13-16 with Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. Journey through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin and Toy Story, and today’s favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2 and Moana, brought to life in new ways. Create new memories with the Disney Princesses, Raya and Asha.

  • Comic Book Crafts

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    All Ages. Use cut-up comic books and graphic novels to create magnets, design your own bookmark, and decorate small treasure boxes. Parental Participation Required

    Free

  • Spark Your Story: Da’Quisha Whitaker

    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. This week, Da'Quisha Whitaker will guide us through writing and self-publishing.

    Free

  • Our Musical Stories

    Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, 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

  • 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

  • #IMOMSOHARD

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

    From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a spring tour, with a brand new show: FLASHBACK! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. There are new things to talk about and some old things to talk about in new ways like surviving marriage, fashion, and the tween-teen years. These two may be older, but they are only getting better. Or bitter. Let’s go with better. “Let’s all get together and find a way to laugh at the stuff the usually makes us cry.” This show is rowdy, raucous and a little bit naughty. Get a group of your lady friends, or fly solo, you can even bring your husband (make sure he sits in the front row) and get ready to laugh.

    $39.50 – $85.75

  • Hadestown

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

    Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

  • Celebrate Colors with Gretna Library

    Gretna United Methodist Church 11457 S 204th St, Gretna, NE

    Join for very colorful activities to celebrate the rainbow! Recommended for ages 1-6. Come any time 10:30-12:00. No library card or registration required.

    Free

  • Friday Flicks: Animal Crackers

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    All Ages. Watch a movie inspired by a comic book! Animal Crackers is rated PG Feel free to bring pillows or blankets to watch the movie. Popcorn is provided. Bring your own drink.

    Free

  • Dragons Love Tacos Escape Room

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park

    Central Park East 7702 Edgewood Blvd, La Vista, NE

    Celebrate the early days of Spring with a relaxing walk-through Central Park! Join for the Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we take a casual stroll together. They’ll gather at the shelter by the playground at 6:15 p.m., then set off on a leisurely walk. The full stroll covers just over a mile, but feel free to customize your adventure to suit your pace and needs. The stroll is stroller friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. It’s a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and connect with loved ones! Bring water and your walking shoes. We look forward to seeing you there.

    Free

  • St. Patrick’s Weekend at Crescent Moon

    Crescent Moon Ale House 3578 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    Celebrate St Patrick's Day with us all weekend long! They will have food and drink specials Saturday, Sunday & Monday

  • 9th Annual Shamrock Run

    Backlot Taphouse - Aksarben Village 2110 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE

    Let's get Sham-Rocking! Please join us for the 9th Annual Shamrock 5k Run /Walk in Aksarben Village.
    The Nebraska weather has always been crazy! March is going to be here soon and St. Patrick's Day is great way to get outside and enjoy the weather.
    They are bringing you the Shamrock Run to start your day off running and jump start your St. Patrick’s Day. Bring your green and orange and everything fun!
    This is a family friendly event for participants of all ages and skill levels. The course will be along the Keystone Trail next to the Little Papillion Creek, one of the flattest areas of Omaha. The post-race activities will take place at Backlot Taphouse with lots of giveaways.

  • Omaha Blarney Stone 5K

    Pint 9 & Kros Strain Breweries 10411 Portal Rd #104, La Vista, NE

    The Annual Blarney Stone 5K is back for 2025. We are introducing a new venue to the event. The Pint 9 & Kros Strain Breweries located in LaVista, NE. will be our hosts to this great event Our course will be the West Papio Trail directly behind the breweries.

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