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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!
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.
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.
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.
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
Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.
Calling all demigods! Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood for a celebration of all things Percy Jackson! Come discuss the books and do crafts and activities based on the fandom with others who love it. Based on the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All materials are free and provided while supplies last.
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.
Learn about competition and esports, and receive coaching directly from a former professional player! Whether you just want to improve, have dreams of competing on the big stage or want to meet others interested in competition like you, this workshop is designed to help you reach those goals and form healthy, productive habits around gaming.
Are you ready to get crafty and discover a new debut novel? Come design your own book tote while chatting about author's debut novels. You are encouraged to talk about books you've enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not required. All supplies are included. This event is for adults 19+. Registration is required
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There’s the boy in the suit with the bright white sneakers; Milo imagines him arriving home to a castle with a drawbridge and a butler. But when the boy in the suit gets off on the same stop as Milo—walking the same path, going to the exact same place—Milo realizes that you can’t really know anyone just by looking at them.
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.
Read the book, watch the movie and then join in a lively discussion about both! Meet at the Washington Branch to watch the film “Holes,” based on the book “Holes” by Louis Sachar. Holes is rated PG. Light refreshments provided by Omaha Public Library.
Unravel a Hunger Games mystery in 25 minutes or less. Register for a slot online as a group of 3-5 (one person must be 12+).
Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Bring your loved ones for fun and creative play. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
Take a break and enjoy some family and friends time playing Bingo! Join at the Community Center and see who shouts BINGO first! If you’re lucky, you might even take home a prize! All ages welcome
This is a St. Patrick’s Day themed service event for kids, ages 9 - 11. If the weather is good, we’ll be having a great time enjoying the fresh air and getting some exercise by picking up litter around the Millard Public Library. We will also have fun in a meeting room in the library making ‘no littering’ signs that will be posted around Omaha later. Each kid who attends will be entered in a raffle to win one of five St. Patrick’s Day themed prizes, and the first 24 to arrive will receive a goodie bag. Wear gold, green, and silly St. Patrick’s Day accessories! Disposable gloves will be provided. Please wear a jacket if you think it will be a bit chilly. Hope to see you there!
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron 2002 Film. Spirit, a young mustang (Matt Damon), sets out on across the majestic wilderness to regain his freedom and save his homeland. Along the way, he forms a friendship with a young Lakota brave, outwits a squadron of soldiers, and ultimately, finds love.
Taco Dragon will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.
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.
Join OPL as we engage in digital storytelling through exciting STEM and coding activities with our new community partner Snapology! While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks and technology, they are learning new skills and having fun! This is a free event for kids 6-12.
Exciting News for Omaha Shoppers! The Omaha Winter Market is expanding to better serve our community. Starting this February, you can join us on Saturdays at our brand-new location on the north side of Omaha near 90th and Fort at Fōwling Warehouse Omaha! This will be in addition to the Sunday markets which will still be held at Nebraska Brewing Company. 35+ local vendors featuring baked goods, farm-fresh produce, meats, boutique items, and crafts.
Get crafty and show off your art skills in this monthly program for 9-12 year olds. New project each month! This month: Pipe Cleaner Monsters. Registration is required.
Doors open at 5 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m. Free (All ages). Bands & Brews is your free ticket to enjoy an indoor concert at The Astro, the hottest new destination for live music in the Greater Omaha area. Come experience what everyone is talking about at this world-class venue in the heart of La Vista! This event, featuring local bands and beverages, is presented by the City of La Vista, The Astro, and La Vista City Centre.
Headlining the evening is the nationally acclaimed, award-winning HECTOR ANCHONDO BAND, with opening performances by local favorites THE BROADWAYS and SPECK NELSON AND THE RALSTONES. Admission is free! Advance reservation tickets have all been claimed. An additional 1,000 seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the door on the day of the event.
The Omaha Hell Hounds sponsored by Nebraska Brewing Company and the American Medieval Combat Federation are bringing back St. Patrick's Brawl for 2025! Because last year was so successful, they wanted to up the ante. This year they are bringing you SIX teams for a round robin melee tournament! A portion of gross ticket sales will be going towards a local charity here in the Omaha area, so again, they thank you all for making this happen!
Blast off with the Omaha Symphony throughout our galaxy courtesy of Gustav Holst’s The Planets. This exciting and familiar music embodies the astrological character of several planets in our solar system. We’ll invite you to march off to Mars, fly to Venus, and settle into the joy of Jupiter. The whole family can board the spaceship and join us in the final frontier for this Family Series performance of Gustav Holst’s The Planets, complete with NASA footage on the big screen. Performances are one hour long. Come an hour before the program to participate in lobby activities like crafts, an instrument “petting zoo”, and more!
Let's go on a bug hunt!! Create your very own Bug Garden Sensory Bin. Then dig in and feel all the creepy crawly textures, observe your insects with a magnifying glass, and of course catch your bugs with the mini net!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last!
Award-winning blues artist C.A. Waller, has been singing and playing the blues throughout the Midwest and South for more than 50 years. Through performance, storytelling, and a discussion of historical context Mr. Waller presents the musical styles, personal stories, and cultural background of the blues, and the people who sang and lived the blues. The story of the blues is the story of the establishment and development of the African-American society in our country, and the valuable contribution its practitioners have made to our collective culture. C.A. Waller is dedicated to the preservation of this unique oral tradition.
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
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!
Build your own thrilling roller coaster from paper and explore the principles of momentum, gravity, and energy. Experiment with loops, turns, and drops to create the ultimate gravity-defying ride! This hands-on workshop brings physics to life in a fun and creative way.
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.
Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!
Join dancers from the American Midwest Ballet for a 30 minute Alice in Wonderland storytime. We’ll read the story, watch the ballerinas dance, and learn some steps and stretches, too!
Join on March 27 from 5-7 PM for free pizza and playtime at We Rock the Spectrum, a sensory-sensitive, inclusive indoor playground! This is a free event, and everyone is welcome!
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.
Looking for an experience to enjoy with family and friends? For one weekend only, Unlock Midtown invites sleuths and clue-seekers to visit participating Midtown Crossing retailers, each hosting a unique, brand-new puzzle in need of solving. Your mission is to successfully complete each one. NEW for 2025 – Unlock Midtown: Kids Edition! This is a great way to include the whole family, with puzzles geared toward ages 5-10.
Heritage Hill Church is hosting our 2nd Annual Spring Craft Fair of homemade crafts, Direct Sales products, Woodworks, Artisan Crafts, and much more. Vendors such as Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Young Living, and more will be joining the Craft Fair.
Flight Simulators, Radio Controlled Planes, Drone Soccer, and more!
Finchbot Jousting with Microbit MakeCode
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