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Join fellow K-Pop stans for an exciting photocard trading event! Bring your collection to swap with fellow fans! We'll also have photocard holders available to decorate and MVs playing during the program! Registration is required
Did you know that the trails at Schramm are a great WEB-site? Join us for a spider night hike. We will use flashlights to search for sparkling webs and reflective eyes as we hunt for amazing arachnids on the Hackberry Trail. Bring your own flashlight or head lamp. This is a free program; State Park Vehicle Entry Permit required. Meet at the park shelter next to Pond A (the first pond as you enter the park).
Each week, Quasar pairs up a local business with a local charitable cause, to present a “Classic” retro title for a “Free-to-the-Public ” event to raise awareness and support. This is a great way for your organization to educate and interact with an eager audience. Solicitation of free-will donations or mission-specific item donations can be part of pre-event, advertising co-op.
Can you find Aquila in the night sky? What about Hercules? Or Lyra? Forget the Big Dipper and head out to Neale Woods to enjoy some September constellations during a night of stargazing!
As a diverse group of kids gathers to create a community garden, they learn about one another’s abilities, challenges, and strengths. Guided by Sonia, they discover that each of them has a unique way of being in the world, and that those very differences are what make their friendships and their garden bloom. Featuring multicultural songs in the spirit of Schoolhouse Rock and Sesame Street, this colorful musical will help you learn how to “just ask” about what makes each of us extraordinary!
Smut & Sangria is Nebraska's unapologetically spicy spin-off of Books & Booze Fest — a night made for readers who like their stories steamy and their drinks sweet. Join for an evening celebrating romance, dark romance, fantasy, and all things deliciously inappropriate. Sip on sangria while you browse smutty books, meet authors, shop bookish vendors, and vibe with fellow readers who also pretend they “read it for the plot.”. This is a 18+ event.
Join an outdoor educator from Schramm Education Center to learn about common birds you can see in your backyard. We'll play and learn about birds through sensory exploration, a story, outdoor bird watching, and a craft. Great for ages 2-6.
Squirrel Globe crafts at The Learning Express
Join for the 20th Annual Brew Haha, Habitat Omaha’s signature tasting event! Enjoy unlimited samples from more than 80 breweries, wineries, distilleries, and local eateries while celebrating two decades of community impact. Every ticket helps support Habitat Omaha’s work to expand access to affordable homeownership and keep local homes in local hands. Raise a glass, discover new favorites, and help build a stronger future for families in our community.
Join for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by The Project Architects, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
Midtown Mix is a laid-back neighborhood gathering where music takes center stage and community comes together. Bring a lawn chair, claim a park bench, or settle in on a nearby restaurant patio and enjoy the show up close. Better yet, grab your favorite beverage to-go from a Midtown Crossing establishment and sip while you listen. Beer, wine, and champagne are permitted, making Midtown Mix the perfect way to unwind, connect, and ease into the weekend.
Are you worn out after a busy work week? Do you need a "pick me up" to kickstart your weekend? Grab your friends, coworkers, or significant other and come wind down during our Sunset Hike! This hike will explore the prairie and woodland habitats of Neale Woods. Trails range from easy to moderate difficulty.
Join this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars. The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle. Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided.
The Rockbrook Village Art Fair is a two-day outdoor juried art fair in Omaha, Nebraska on September 12 & 13, 2026. The art fair hosts 120 artists from around the country and attracts over 40,000 visitors from across the Midwest. The fair strives to celebrate creativity through a variety of mediums and activities, delighting both exhibitors and attendees.
Lace up your shoes and join for the La Vista Loop, a fun, family-friendly 1-mile timed run through the heart of our community! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time participant, or just looking for a great way to stay active, this event offers something for everyone. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Nines Plaza, with awards presented immediately following the final finisher.
In this workshop you will explore the use of various materials, colors and drawing techniques to create a bookmark. Choose a word or phrase that sparks inspiration and ignites imagination as you make your mark on the world through art. All materials included. This workshop is a drop-in style workshop. Seats are limited and are first come first serve. Location: RiverFront Park at the Arrival Plaza outside of Kiewit Luminarium
A morning of butterfly tagging at the Neale Woods prairie, where you will learn how to get involved in national conservation efforts. Naturalist educators will explain the background of the Monarch Watch tagging project and show participants how to safely catch and tag the butterflies. Participants can take a set of tags home after the program to continue protecting these iconic butterflies in their own communities!
Join naturalists at E.T. Mahoney State Park in the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center classroom for a workshop where you will learn to make mini magazines with a nature theme. Zines can be shared to bring joy and spread a positive message about nature. Participants will make zines to keep or share. Materials are provided. This program is best for ages 7 and up, but younger friends are welcome and may join or enjoy other nature center activities. The program is free and does not require registration, but a valid state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.
They're turning our store into a science lab! Their friend Dr. Oxygen will be there with incredible hands-on, minds-on activities that are sure to get kids thrilled about science. Everyone's sure to go home with a higher IQ and a heightened sense of wonder!
This interactive experience explores the fascinating world of natural pigments. Using anthocyanin, a special pigment found in red cabbage, you’ll experiment with acids and bases to create a vibrant spectrum of colors. Through simple chemical reactions, watch as your paints shift from bright pink to deep blue and even green! Discover the science behind pH indicators, explore the chemistry of everyday ingredients, and unleash your creativity with nature’s own color-changing palette.
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab will visit the library to talk about the bats native to Nebraska. This presentation includes an overview of basic bat biology, addresses myths and biases about bats, and introduces the a myriad of ways they benefit humans
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.
Celebrate the start of Fall with an afternoon of pumpkins, cold beer, live music and family friendly fun at our annual Fall Fest! They’ve teamed up with the Kumpf Family Farm to bring a real pumpkin patch right to the brewery. Browse pumpkins of every shape and size, along with fall decor including corn stalks, hay bales and milo to get your home ready for autumn. For the kiddos: Live Bunnies, Face Painting, Balloon artist, corn pit dig, yard games, slushies, ice cream and more!
Discover the basics of drawing in this beginner-friendly class led by artist Yulia Brynskikh. Participants will learn foundational techniques using simple tools such as pencils while exploring line, shading, and observation. No prior drawing experience is needed. All supplies will be provided. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required
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.
What if a squirrel had to save its forest, a penguin became an explorer, or a stray dog solved a mystery? Using fun prompts and imaginative exercises, students will craft an original story starring an animal hero and learn how to make readers cheer for their furry, feathered, or scaly main character. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required
Look up and let your imagination soar! Inside a mobile planetarium, kids will journey through space to discover stars, planets, and galaxies, and learn how ancient stories shaped the constellations we see today. While you wait for your show to begin or to continue the fun after, themed crafts will allow young astronauts to further explore constellations. Registration is required
Get crafty and show off your art skills in this program for 9-12 year olds. This month: Blow Painting with Straws. Registration is required
Join for this Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs- Will have Live Bands! 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting), 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by RAVEN, ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting). $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
Join for a family-friendly murder mystery at Arbor Lodge Mansion. After a voyage filled with pillaging and plundering, the Jaded Jewel – Arbor Lodge Mansion turned pirate ship – is docked in a cove near Port Royal.
Come enjoy a summer movie under the stars at Flix at the Chef—free outdoor movie nights that Relevant puts on for our city behind Dairy Chef in Elkhorn. Bring your blankets, chairs, family and friends and enjoy the movie “Moana” (2016) on Saturday, on Sept 12. Free popcorn and water will be provided. Food, drinks, and ice cream will be for sale at Dairy Chef as well. All movies begin at dusk.
All week-long painting events are free and open to the public. Artists will be working at locations throughout Douglas and Sarpy Counties — follow along on social media for daily location updates. There's no velvet rope. No admission fee. Just artists at work, and you're invited to watch.
Journey through a series of thoughtfully designed sensory spaces, each offering a unique invitation to engage. Find grounding in The Commons, move freely in The Motion Room, wander through the responsive beauty of The Light Forest, retreat into the quiet comfort of The Cocoon, dive into imaginative worlds in the Aquarium, and leave your mark in The Workshop Room, where the environment evolves through collective creativity.
The 2026 Rally for Life is a 5K run/walk event to support organ, tissue and eye donation. Join forces with donor families, recipients, living donors and donation supporters as we fight to make a difference for the 100,000 Americans in need of a lifesaving transplant. We rally for hope. We rally for our heroes. We rally for life.
Come explore all things icky, sticky, and vile and discover the fascinating science behind everything YUCK! During this family-friendly theme day, the Luminarium is showcasing a museum full of the gross, gunky, and gruesome. Playful experiments invite you to embrace the spirit of a scientist and investigate why so many things make us go “Yuck!”
Help us celebrate the start of Common Senses Festival 2026 with a day of discovery, creativity, music, and family-friendly fun across some of Omaha’s most iconic destinations! Guests are encouraged to visit all three locations throughout the day using UNO’s free shuttle service, making it easy to experience every pop-up, activity, and attraction. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a dance-floor regular, or a family seeking a new adventure, the Common Senses Festival Kick-Off has something for everyone.
See fine European cars and motorcycles on display. Imagine models of Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ducati, BMW, Ferrari, Pantera, Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey and others surrounded by the beauty of the fall garden. Admission to the event is included with paid garden admission and is FREE for garden members.
Explore our summer exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, then watch those same costumes come to life in a unique theater experience in the Truhlsen Lecture Hall. Watch a classic blockbuster on our big screen, and enjoy popcorn and refreshments from our old-fashioned Soda Fountain, as well as themed activities for each matinee. Movie experience included in museum admission; FREE for museum members.
Explore our summer exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, then watch those same costumes come to life in a unique theater experience in the Truhlsen Lecture Hall. Watch a classic blockbuster on our big screen, and enjoy popcorn and refreshments from our old-fashioned Soda Fountain, as well as themed activities for each matinee. Movie experience included in museum admission; FREE for museum members.
This free, family-friendly event lets kids (and adults) of all ages bring their Tonka truck dreams to life. The Big Dig gives children the chance to get hands-on with real construction equipment-operating machines like lull lifts, scissor lifts, excavators, and more.
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