Monarch Tagging at The Zoo
Help track the incredible migration of monarch butterflies. Guests of all ages are invited to participate in monarch tagging at the Zoo each Sunday in September from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States
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Intergenerational Orchestra
Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United StatesOne of the most unique musical ensembles in the United States, The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha bridges two diverse age groups through the common language of music. The Orchestra is now in it’s 41st season. Musicians are all volunteers and either 25 years of age and younger or 55 years of age and older. Visit the Performance Pavilion for an afternoon of great music!
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Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups & Storytime
The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NEBring your lil Pumpkins in for a harvest themed adventure of sweet treats and storytelling!! we will be making our very own Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups. then as we indulge in our sweet treats gather around to hear the story "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever!!" This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! Spots are limited and first come first serve, while supplies last!!
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Hobbit Day
Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE, United StatesWhether you come from Bag End or beyond the Misty Mountains, adventure awaits! Come anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. to enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for families, adults, and hobbits of all ages inspired by the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a free event for adults and families with children ages 5 and older. All crafts and activities will be available while supplies last.
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Spooky Glow Painting
A.V. Sorensen BranchCome and create a spooky canvas that glows! You’ll be given a black canvas to decorate using phosphorescent paint and stencils. Your final creation will glow-in-the-dark! Paint your canvas as you share about your own paranormal experiences or listen as staff share a spooky story. This is a free event for kids 8-12. All supplies are included and are while supplies last. Registration is required
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Toddler Tuesday: Awesome Autumn with Miss Tina
Fat Brain Toys 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE, United StatesLet's be honest. We all know fall is the best season. So, let's celebrate it! Miss Tina will read autumnal stories, she'll guide kids through some festive yoga poses, then everyone will get to enjoy a cute craft activity. It'll be as fun as a giant pile of leaves!
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Boredom Busters: Whiteboard Pictionary
La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NEThe second and fourth Tuesday after school stop by the library for a fun activity. Snacks provided. For ages 8-12.
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Design It / Make It – Ghost Train
Do Space in Abrahams Library 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NEAll aboard the spooky express! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and decorate your very own ghostly train just in time for the Halloween season. Using creative materials and guided instruction, you’ll bring your haunting locomotive to life while exploring design, construction, and a little bit of Halloween magic.
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Snapology
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United StatesExplore digital storytelling through hands-on STEM and coding activities with our new community partner, Snapology! Kids will dive into robotics and coding using LEGO® bricks and technology—building skills and having fun along the way. This is a free event for kids 6-12. Registration is required.
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Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers
Bushwackers at The Granary 7401 Main St, Ralston, NEDirty Red & The SoulShakers are a modern day powerhouse blues band, built on old -school influences, and a mutual love for the down and dirty style blues that has come to define the bands original sound. A dangerously tight rhythm section backs a funky shake your money maker groove guaranteed, to get the ladies dancing and the good times flowing. Add a lone weeping guitar, blues harmonica and soul filled vocals and everybody’s in trouble.
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Oktoberfest at Lovely Brewing Company
Lovely Brewing Co. 7628 Main St., Omaha, NEDust off your lederhosen and empty those stomachs, because Oktoberfest is happening in Ralston!! Let's celebrate the opening of Ralston's new brewery! Get ready for two days of music, fresh beer, German inspired eats, contests, and fall fun! Friday-Open @ 5 live music starts 6:30-10. Saturday-Open @12 live music at 6:30-10
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Make Pumpkin Spice Slime
The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NEPumpkin Spice and everything nice!! Join for a slime-tastic afternoon of creating Pumpkin Spice Slime that captures the fall essence of Starbucks in every stretchy, scented batch!! Plus add an extra dollop of fun with mix-ins such as fluffy whipped clay topping and adorable pumpkin sequins, charms and of course glitter!! Leave the mess to us!! This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! Spaces are limited!! First come, first serve while supplies last!
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The Gift Crow Opening Celebration
Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United StatesLALA (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.
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Summer Sounds on the Patio: Joey Gulizia
Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NEAll performances are 6-8pm and take place on the Turner Park Patio, near PROOF Whiskey Bar & Craft Cocktails.
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Woodbine Iowa Apple Fest
Woodbine Woodbine, IA, United StatesSince 1988, visitors have traveled the Lincoln Highway National Byway (IA Hwy 30) and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway to Woodbine the Last Saturday in September for the Woodbine Applefest! Woodbine Applefest is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community spirit and small-town charm. With as many as 18,000 visitors coming from near and far, Applefest brings people together to enjoy classic cars, handmade crafts, antiques, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you’re here for the car show, the kids’ activities, or just to take in the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll find something to love at Applefest. Come experience the tradition that’s been going strong for over 35 years!
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Omaha Comic & Toy Show
Oak View Mall 3001 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin 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
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Littles Lab at Do Space
Do Space in Abrahams Library 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NEJoin at Do Space this September for a drop-in session of tech toys, games, activities and creativity.
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Home Buyer Workshop
Better Homes and Garden's Office 8026 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NEThinking about buying a home in the next 5–6 months? 🏡 Join for an informative session with Diana Haney and Misty Hemphill-Wilson to explore mortgage options, they walk you through the steps of the home-buying process. You’ll leave feeling confident, prepared, and excited to find your new home when the time is right! Space is limited to 10 people RSVP today!
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Craft & Costume Swap
Sump Memorial Library 222 North Jefferson Street, Papillion, NE, United StatesFrom Sept. 2 - 24, we are accepting clean and gently used craft supplies and Halloween costumes. (Please wait to donate fabric until the Fabric Swap in the spring). On Saturday, Sept. 27, browse through our selection of donated craft supplies and Halloween costumes from the community! You don't need to donate to shop the swap.
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Foraging Fundamentals
A.V. Sorensen BranchCurious 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.
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Kid Coders at Do Space
Do Space in Abrahams Library 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NEJoin for Kid Coders, a fun and interactive class where young learners explore the basics of computer programming through games, puzzles, and creative challenges. Using kid-friendly platforms like Code.org, students will build confidence with core coding concepts such as sequencing, loops, and logic — all while having a blast in a supportive group setting. No prior experience needed!
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Storybook STEM Challenge
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United StatesHelp the princess build the most comfortable mattress! After reading The Princess and the Pea, participants will have one hour to complete a challenge: create a mattress so comfy that you can’t feel the “pea”! At the end of the program, we’ll put each creation to the test and see which is the comfiest. This is a free program for kids ages 8–10. Registration is required
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Hobbit Day
Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United StatesWhether you come from Bag End or beyond the Misty Mountains, adventure awaits! Come anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for families, adults, and hobbits of all ages inspired by the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a free event for adults and families with children ages 5 and older. All crafts and activities will be available while supplies last.
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Apple Tasting
Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NEThey have a new batch of apples to taste and rate this year, generously donated by Vala's Apple Orchard! Come for fresh fruit and lots of other fun for the whole family! Drop in anytime. No library card or registration required.
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34th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow
FeaturedMCC's Fort Omaha Campus 5300 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesThe 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.Free -
Titanic Escape Room
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NEJoin OPL for a Titanic-sized adventure! You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various puzzles and clues related to the RMS Titanic before your time is up. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m for participants ages 13-18. Maximum of 10 people per room per time slot.
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Oktoberfest La Vista
La Vista City Centre 8219 City Centre Dr, La Vista, NE, United StatesJoin for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, a Husker Volleyball watch party (game time 3 p.m.), hearty food, and of course a beer garden.
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Boomstock
Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United StatesBoomstock is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of the legendary 60s and 70s music that defined a generation. Hosted by Boomer Radio, this charity event, supporting Project Harmony and 50 Mile March Community of Hope, brings the Omaha community together for a night of groovy tunes, good vibes, and giving back. By attending Boomstock, you're not just enjoying great music--you're helping support important local causes!
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AppleJack Festival
Nebraska City Nebraska City, NE🍏 Weekend One: Traditional AppleJack: Get your classic fix of parades, apple pies, carnival rides, adrenaline-pumping bull riding, and all the nostalgic vibes.
🍎 Weekend Two: All About Apples: It's apple-palooza! Cider slushies, sip-and-stroll hard cider experience, caramel-covered everything, orchard tours, and more apple-y goodness than you thought possible. And why not throw in a little professional wrestling to spice things up?! -
Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park
Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United StatesJoin for an autumn art show at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge! Meet amazing artists and view their work of photography, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, wood work, handcrafted artwork, and more from reputable Midwestern artists.
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Florence Mill Country Market
Florence Mill Farmers Market 9102 North 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesShop & Play at Florence Mill Country Market for farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handmade crafts & more in a historic mill & its surrounding field
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24th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Festival
Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United StatesCelebrate 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
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Monarch Tagging at The Zoo
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesHelp track the incredible migration of monarch butterflies. Guests of all ages are invited to participate in monarch tagging at the Zoo each Sunday in September from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Toddler Tuesday: Amazing Athletes
Fat Brain Toys 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE, United StatesGet 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!
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Songwriting Workshop
A.V. Sorensen BranchAre you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required
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Foraging Fundamentals
Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United StatesCurious 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.
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Spark Your Story
Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin 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.
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Croctoberfest
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium for Late Nights at the Zoo: Croctoberfest. An unforgettable celebration of our beloved crocodilian species, blended with the festive spirit of Oktoberfest! 21+ only.
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Biscuit Visits Storytime
South Omaha Library 2808 Q Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesBiscuit 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!
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Critter Chat with Scatter Joy Acres
Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United StatesGene Leahy Mall will feature a different animal each week! Come interact with, touch, and learn about these cute and cuddly animals. This week's animal will be on hand at the 11th Street Promenade east of the Performance Pavilion.
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