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Throughout the summer, No Coast’s nationally ranked A team—Mad Maxines—and their B team—Road Warriors—will host three doubleheader games at The Ice Box Arena (1880 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68501). These family-friendly events provide an evening of hard-hitting athleticism, food, drinks, and fun halftime entertainment sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Bring your competitive spirit for Game Night Challenge. Couples, families, and friend groups can face off in crowd-favorite activities like Music Bingo, Trivia, and Karaoke—with prizes up for grabs. With lawn games, food trucks, drinks, and plenty of friendly rivalry, it’s a lively evening designed for laughter, bragging rights, and unforgettable summer memories.
As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It's a night that you'll never forget.
In this musical Night Light experience (ages 21+), we ask: What is a groove, exactly? How do humans find rhythm together, create harmony, and turn sound into song? What’s happening in the mind of a musician as they improvise their way through a classic tune, with one foot in tradition and one in the wild unknown? How can science inform creative practices?
There will be face painting, food trucks, music from The Personics (a family-friendly band) & of course, bomb pops!
Enjoy FREE popular family movies under the stars in June. Gates and concessions open at 7:30 pm. This season bands from the Omaha Blues Society Blues Education Program will provide preshow music. Movies and dates are subject to change. This Week's Movie, SumTur Free Movie Series: Lilo & Stitch
Make this summer movie season magical by heading to Marcus Theaters between June 7 and Aug. 13, 2026, for a series of family favorites! They'll play a different movie each week for only $3 (+tax), so grab the family and we'll see you at the theatre.
Dragons, heroes, magical worlds, and epic quests! In this interactive workshop, young writers will learn how to create their own fantasy graphic novel story. Participants will invent characters, build imaginative worlds, and write the first page of their own comic adventure. Perfect for kids who love fantasy, storytelling, and comics! This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required
Customize a ceramic masterpiece through the power of paint! Rosy Clay Co will provide a ceramic planter and all supplies to express yourself with a paintbrush. Once your creation is glazed and fired, you may pick it up from the Rosy Clay Co in downtown Papillion within 10-14 days.
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and dancing with ballerinas from American Midwest Ballet! Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion. In the event of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Library.
Keep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
Keep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
Calling all dino-designers; get ready for an adventure millions of years in the making! Unleash your inner sculptor and join us to make a clay dinosaur. After your prehistoric pal is built, you can give them a voice by writing a thrilling mini-adventure about their life in the wild! No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Discover the fascinating process of fossilization! Join us to explore the layers that entombed the dinosaurs and construct an edible model of their burial. This is a free event for children. Registration is required.
Keep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
July Theme: Experiments! Get ready to get a little messy! This summer we’re keeping our STEM skills sharp and our hypotheses ready with kid’s experiments. Experiments will use simple household items, may vary depending on age range, and come with all necessary safety equipment. If weather allows, a portion of the program will take place outside.
Get ready for a roaring good time! In this hands-on musical experience inspired by Dinosaurumpus!, kids become the musicians as they explore the many ways percussion instruments make sound—shaking, scraping, and striking along with the story. Guided by a staff member from the Omaha Symphony, young participants will stomp, chomp, and make music together while discovering how rhythm brings this dino-filled tale to life.
Enjoy a different activity or craft each week under the big picnic shelter in Peterson Park. Drop in anytime. Recommended for Grades PreK and up. No library card or registration required.
DIY Fireworks in a Bottle at The Learning Express
Join GPL and Whispering Roots to learn knife skills and chop up some tasty salsa. Learn about gardening, and plant some seeds to take home and make salsa from your own garden! Registration required.
Old-fashioned summer fun! The Council Bluffs Fire Department hosts hydrant parties on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. throughout the summer at various locations.
Ages 0-16. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary we are welcoming some iconic critters to the library! Make a bison or eagle stuffy. Register at Front Desk
What is a raptor? Find out in this up close and personal encounter with Fontenelle Forest's educational raptors. *This program includes live animals*
Get your hands messy and your creativity moving! Teens are invited to learn basic clay-working techniques while making simple pieces like pinch pots and other small creations. All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination. This is a free event for teens. Registration is required
We might need a bigger boat…or at least a bigger bingo card! Bring your friends or family to celebrate Shark Week with bingo. No prior knowledge of sharks is required to enjoy the game. This is a free event for adults and children ages 5 and older. Registration is required.
Teen Retreats at Bennington Library every Tuesday for grades 6-12
Learn the fundamental techniques of safely canning and preserving food in this introductory workshop! Discover how to extend the life of your garden bounty or farmers market haul through basic methods. Whether you're a beginner or looking for a refresher on best practices, you'll gain the confidence to safely preserve your favorite flavors at home. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required
Grab a blanket or stuffed animal for a cozy family movie night at the library! This month we'll be watching: The Lorax. Popcorn and a craft will be provided!
Join every Wednesday for a take along craft! Crafts will be available to make in the library, or take with you on the go.
Animal ambassadors will join us for an exciting, interactive, educational program all about animals. In the event of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Library.
Come see us during this special storytime where we will be joined by members of the U.S. Army. They will be here to read a story and answer questions.
Dinosaur Egg Hunt at the Bennington Library
Keep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
Keep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
Keep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
Discover the incredible world of bats in this engaging presentation for adults led by Nebraska Wildlife Rehab! Learn the basics of bat biology, explore common myths and misconceptions, and uncover the many surprising ways bats help and support human communities. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already a bat enthusiast, this program will leave you with a new appreciation for these fascinating nighttime creatures. This is a free event for adults 19+.
Join OPL for a special program featuring the book Harry and Hot Lava by Chris Robertson! At the conclusion of the story, children will jump and hop their way through an obstacle course using various surfaces. Go as fast as you can, but don’t fall in because…the Floor is Lava! This is a free event for children 4+.
July Theme: Experiments! Get ready to get a little messy! This summer we’re keeping our STEM skills sharp and our hypotheses ready with kid’s experiments. Experiments will use simple household items, may vary depending on age range, and come with all necessary safety equipment. If weather allows, a portion of the program will take place outside.
Come play yard games, color with chalk, and have fun outside. Papillion Police will be joining us as they are able. In case of bad weather, we will be in the Youth Area with limited games.
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