Events

LALA (Local Artists. Local Art), a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting local creative voices, invites the public to a vibrant evening of art, music, and celebration at “LALA Arty Party: Gift Crow Celebration”, at 8th Street Plaza at Heartland of America Park, next to the Skate Ribbon. At the heart of the event is the debut of “Gift Crow”, a striking new sculpture by local artist Renee' A. Ledesma, followed by remarks from both Ledesma and Weston Thomsen, Co-Director at LALA.  The evening will include a performance by Mariachi Femenil Tecalitlan, an appearance by the River City Mixed Chorus, locally designed inflatable sculptures, and a lively celebration of LALA artists and their work.

Join for a geeky good time as we take over the Oak View Mall Sept 27-28 during normal mall hours. Vendors and artists will be spread throughout the entire mall - and Pop Up shops as well! Don't forget this FREE event has $250 cosplay showcase. C'mon out and check out the action figures, posters, comics, Funko pops, vintage video games, original art, & other pop culture goodies

A Halloween tradition without the frights, Cobweb Castle returns this fall! Clamber your way through the spooky maze, scale the castle wall, or don your sorcerer’s hat and makeup. The not-so-scary Halloween experience is here through November 2. Come and enjoy the fun of Halloween without the scares in our seasonal exhibit, Cobweb Castle!

Join at Do Space this September for a drop-in session of tech toys, games, activities and creativity.

Curious about foraging but not sure where to begin? Join OPL and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to learn about foraging and how to safely and responsibly explore the edible plants growing all around you. Registration is required.

Celebrate with friends and family as we come together to honor our loved ones with Down syndrome. It’s a day full of fun—with bounce houses, face painting, games, and more! We’ll end the celebration with a short awareness walk to recognize individuals with Down syndrome and promote inclusion throughout our community. Fundraise to support DSA programs

Curious about foraging but not sure where to begin? Join OPL and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to learn about foraging and how to safely and responsibly explore the edible plants growing all around you. Registration is required.

Biscuit will visit for a special storytime! 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. Children of all ages are welcome!

Join Master Kim, a 6th degree Black Belt with over 20 years of teaching experience, for an exciting introduction to Taekwondo! Students will get a taste of this respected martial art while learning about discipline, building self-confidence, and embracing a healthy lifestyle. This is a free event for children ages 3-6. All participating children will need to have a release waiver signed by their guardian prior to the program. Registration is required

Roz needs your help! The poison tide is threatening her island, and she needs your help to figure out how to stop it! Work with others to solve clues and puzzles themed around the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Can you help Roz in time? This is a free event for children ages 6-9. Registration is required and opens Sept. 1. Please call 402-444-5274 to register. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand. Most activities are free with garden admission or membership.