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Six action-packed innings, trick plays, music, fan interaction, a light show, and fireworks—all wrapped into one unforgettable family night. Boom Fest: 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Opening Ceremonies: 6:30pm-7:00pm, Game time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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.
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.
Moonlight Princesses - Tribute to Demon Hunters comes to the Astro Theater on Sunday September 20th. Tickets on sale now for this all ages event. Moonlight Princesses brings fans together for an unforgettable live celebration featuring powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, interactive audience moments, and the songs fans know and love.
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!
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a Volkswagen Bus!
Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely sorted out. However, his world takes a turn when a captivating career-driven tourist captures his heart, making him question everything he thought he knew. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics such as “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano” and many more. This hilarious, heartwarming musical is “the party you’ve been waiting for that will knock your flip-flops off” (Entertainment Weekly)!
The Young Playwrights Festival showcases the work of some of the best teenage writers in the Omaha area. Most of the scripts featured in this production are created as part of The Rose’s yearlong Young Playwrights class, which is led by The Rose’s award-winning Playwright-in-Residence, Brian Guehring. Written entirely by teens, the works are filled with comedy, tragedy, hopes, fears, romance and all-out fun.
Lucha spends her days caring for her ailing mother, but longs for something more. When a forgotten record album sparks her mother’s memory, Lucha and her cousin strike upon a radical idea to defy social norms and create an all-female mariachi band. But it’s the 1970s, girls can’t be mariachis…or can they? Infused with vibrant, infectious live mariachi music, this regional premiere of American Mariachi is a “big-hearted, musical tug at the heartstrings” (Denver Post) that reminds us how the power of music and love can help overcome obstacles and make the seemingly impossible come true.
Experience Disney’s The Little Mermaid like never before as the Omaha Symphony brings Alan Menken’s Academy Award®-winning score to life! Watch Ariel’s thrilling journey unfold on the big screen while the orchestra performs beloved songs like Under the Sea and Part of Your World live. Don’t miss this unforgettable musical adventure—get your tickets today! Two performances to choose from with tickets starting at $20.
Join May 4, 2025, for a great running experience through the streets of Lincoln, Nebraska. Our event offers something for runners of all ages and abilities, from elite runners to everyday athletes looking to accomplish a fitness goal.
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.
Join the fun when the Little family adopts an adorably spunky boy named Stuart (Michael J. Fox), who looks a lot like a mouse. Mr. and Mrs. Little (Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis) fall in love with Stuart right away, but their older son, George (Jonathan Lipnicki), isn’t so sure. As Stuart tries to win over his new brother with hilarious feats of courage and daring, the family’s cat, Snowbell (Nathan Lane), gets involved with a gang of shady felines who devise a dastardly plan to get Stuart out of the house…permanently!
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
Millard North High School presents the 2025 Musical: Mean Girls High School Version
Treat Mom (or yourself!) to an afternoon of blooms, bites, and beautiful memories. Join for High Tea Omaha's Mother's Day Tea. Sunday May 4th 4:00-6:00. Celebrate the women who raised us with a little charm, a little china, and a whole lot of love.
celebration of Cinco De Mayo!! Hear about the adventures of Cinco De Mouse-O as he tries to escape Cat at the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! Then make your very own Maracas so you can sing and dance all day!! This is a FREE, all ages event!
Cinco de Mayo Food Truck Fiesta, Gene Leahy Mall
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!
Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!
Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think. This is a free event for teens aged 13-19
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Meet Ms. Rachel at the La Vista Community Center for Pre-K Play! She visits them once a month for a special activity. In May they will be having a balloon party. This activity is only for toddlers ages 0 to 4.
Join OPL at the Gene Leahy Mall for storytime! Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Rain or shine, we'll be there! They will be under the big white pavilion.
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. RIKÉ will be coming to share their story and teach us about writing songs, producing music, and performing in Omaha.
Every spring, Sip Nebraska brings together a passionate community of local wine, craft beer, spirits, cider, and their fans to celebrate Nebraska's beverage industry. a wine, craft beer, spirit, & cider tasting experience. live music.
Nothing melts a mothers heart more than a hand-made gift from their littles!! Let's show how much they mean to us with a hand print apron!! It's a FREE all ages event. First come, first serve while supplies last
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 2nd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
Shop Regency retailers and local pop-up vendors, win giveaways, enjoy a free photo booth, experience a free workout class, register for a cake decorating class, and more! Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Mother’s Day Market at Regency Shopping Center on Saturday, May 10th.
Celebrate Mother's Day with Mommy & Me Bath Bomb Making! 1 adult, 1 child can join us for bath bomb making for $30. Each additional child is a $10 add- on. Event is from 11am-5pm. No reservations needed
Celebrate Mom in style at Lakeside Plaza’s Mom’s Day Out – a special Mother’s Day event just for her! Treat the amazing moms in your life to an afternoon of fun, surprises, and well-deserved pampering. Bring the family, enjoy the atmosphere, and make memories together. Don’t miss out on this feel-good celebration – let’s make this Mother’s Day one to remember!
Celebrate World Collage Day with us! Join in and get inspired by four different collage mini workshops led by Omaha-based artists. Each activity will not only encourage you to use your hands to create something new, but will also invite you to examine your own family and explore local history.
Over / Under is a series of free outdoor community weaving sessions held at nontraditional arts sites in Omaha, Nebraska, using found, foraged, and repurposed materials. Visit the Picnic Terrace in Heartland of America Park to begin your weaving journey!
Join OPL as we celebrate children around the world for DIA. We’ll take a look at the children and the culture of Japan with kamishibai, Japanese paper theater. This traditional method of Japanese storytelling combines beautiful illustrations with dramatic narration. A representative of the Japan Outreach Initiative will present kamishibai, answer questions, and tell us a little about children in Japan.
Whether you’re shopping for a mother figure in your life, looking for something to do with one, or just want to come grab a drink and shop; stop by & join the fun! They’ll have 15+ unique local businesses to shop from in the green space along with live music! A delicious food truck line up will be present during the event
Come celebrate Mother’s Day with us! We are hosting an unforgettable play day on Mother’s Day full of love and laughter! Included is Muffin Bar, Flower bouquet making, Photo opportunities, additional crafting for gifts. $25 per child.
This Mother's Day, treat the MVP of your life to a morning of mimosas, laughs, and a little friendly competition. They’ll have the brunch & the bingo. You bring the mom.
Hello moms, dads, grandparents, and other caretakers! Are you always looking for a fun free activity for your kids on the weekends like me!? Do your kids like to dance?? Well, join us on Sunday, May 11th for a special MOTHER'S DAY EDITION of our Toddler Dance Party! (all ages of kids/adults are welcome, "toddler dance party" just has a nice ring to it)
Treat the special women in your life to an elegant Mother’s Day High Tea at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Indulge in a delightful selection of handcrafted tea sandwiches, fresh-baked pastries, and decadent desserts, all paired with local Omaha teas.
Hair up!! Are you ready to let your creativity run wild? Make your own sand art bottle that looks like a troll! Let's make colorful and quirky masterpieces together! It's a FREE all ages event. First come, first serve while supplies last
In this family-friendly presentation we will learn about the resources Nebraska Wildlife Rehab provides to our local wildlife, how it pertains to individual patients such as Gretna's own Cake Bandit Opossum, and what we can all do as a network to aid our nature neighbors. While no opossums will be present, there will be chocolate cake.
Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12
Let's dig into the joy of gardening! Miss Tina will start with some fun garden-themed stories before guiding little ones through an exciting craft activity. Young minds are sure to grow and bloom!
Bennington Library Out and About Storytime at Lake Cunningham Entrance #1
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