Events

We're soaring into the joy of spring! Miss Jill will read a fun bird-themed story, then she'll guide kids along as they make an adorable handprint bird and nest. Everyone will be chirping with excitement!

Join Bennington Library on the patio at Cup & Cone in Bennington for Out & About Storytime

Join for a Scouting Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family for an evening of adventure and excitement! Enjoy a bounce house, bouldering wall, target sports, crafts, and more—all while learning about the fun and opportunities Scouting has to offer. Whether you're already part of Scouting or looking to join, this is the perfect chance to connect, explore, and have a blast.

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.

Step into the rhythm with the electrifying Ladies of Hip Hop Dance Collective as they take the stage in an explosive showcase of talent and creativity. Known for their captivating choreography and powerful performances, these dynamic dancers bring the energy and spirit of hip hop to life. With their unmatched skill and fierce style, these talented dancers deliver a performance that celebrates the artistry and culture of hip hop. From jaw-dropping choreography to powerful storytelling through movement, don’t miss your chance to witness their awe-inspiring artistry live!

Meet at the Riverfront and dress in blue and green for a night of family fun celebrating National Blue & Green Day and the gift of organ and tissue donation. Enjoy free music, face painting, balloon artists, games and prizes, and a drone show. The fun happens on the Riverfront Plaza at the Lewis & Clark Landing (just east of Kiewit Luminarium).

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold.

Come and celebrate spring with some adorable farm friends! Pixie's Pony Tales will be here with bunnies, chicks, and sheep for kids to pet and pose with. Everyone's sure to head home hopping with delight!

Annual Blue Jean Ball: A Night Under the Stars, presented by Scoular and Cornerstone Staffing Inc. Take part in our silent and live auctions and hear about the impact a wish can have on local children battling critical illnesses.

Calling all lil Gardeners!! Join for a fun filled craft and planting event!!  Getting creative and paint mini terra-cotta pots!! Then roll up your sleeves and get your green thumb out and plant real sunflowers seeds!! Last but not least, take your creation home and watch it grow!! This is a FREE all ages event!! Supplies are first come first serve!

Join The Fern Foundation for Kids for Kids Yoga & Mindfulness at the Downtown Green in Gene Leahy Mall!
Classes offer a joyful, safe space where children aged 5-12 learn emotional regulation, self-awareness, and body awareness. Through activities like yoga, breathing exercises, and sensory exploration, children develop skills that help them recognize and manage emotions.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of side-splitting comedy at the Spring Bling 402 Comedy Festival! This all-star lineup features the funniest comedians in the game, guaranteed to bring high-energy laughs and good vibes to Omaha.

In this presentation and Q&A, meet the newest member of the SAC Museum’s Education Team: LUNA, the Robot Dog! LUNA is an agile and intelligent Lunar Universal Navigation Assistant—others of her kind will assist future missions to the moon.