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Did you know every piece of fruit carries its own secret instruction manual for life? It’s called DNA! In this hands-on activity, you’ll choose a fruit, extract its real DNA, and then mix it with colorful watercolor inks to create your very own DNA-powered marker. Finally, put your marker to the test by drawing unique works of art—each one secretly hiding the full recipe for a piece of fruit.
Join instructor Alexis Espinoza-Arrubla as she leads a workshop on yoga and mindfulness for kids! This workshop offers a fun, engaging way for children and their caregivers to build body awareness, practice self-regulation skills and enhance overall well-being through practices such as yoga, mindful movement, games, relaxation techniques and arts + crafts. Limited yoga mats will be available, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat or blanket.
Come for the fun! Join live and in-person characters and all your friends at Midtown Crossing for wintery family fun. Warm up to activities and attractions at friendly retailers throughout the neighborhood, including story time and photos with characters; creativity stations; lunch specials and so much more!
Grab your team and get ready for a puzzle showdown! Everyone gets the same puzzle, and the race is on to see who can finish first. You’ll have two hours to put the pieces together and solve a small puzzle-related mystery. Only one team will take the crown as Puzzle Champions! Space is limited, and registration is required. Please only register once for each team. Teams are required to have a minimum of 2 members and a max of 5. One member of the team must be 19+.
Enjoy live music throughout the district! TK Approved @ Red Lion Lounge - 5pm * DJ EROK @ Bar 39 - 10pm * Karaoke with Dynamic Air DJ’s @ Crescent Moon - 10pm * DJ Chicks @ First Round - 10pm * Ocean Avenue @ Jay’s Games & Beer Garden - 10pm
Discover a handpicked medley of 15 locally owned shops at Omaha’s newest urban holiday destination! Shop handmade goods, artisan foods, boutique finds, curated gifts and more.
Season opener against LOVB Houston on Sunday at 1 p.m.
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Bundle up and join Keep Omaha Beautiful educators for a wintery exploration of nature’s hidden magic! We’ll begin by reading "Jayden’s Impossible Garden," a heartwarming story about a boy who finds beauty and nature in unexpected places—even in the middle of a city. After our story, we’ll head outside on a short winter nature walk to observe animal tracks, bare branches, dried seed pods, and other signs of life that often go unnoticed in the colder months. Back inside, we’ll share our discoveries and create a collaborative mural that captures the quiet beauty of Omaha’s winter landscape.
The Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry Team is coming to the store to take kids on a tooth-cleaning adventure! Their Brushing Friends will teach kids all the best brushing techniques, plus kids will get to practice flossing and discover which foods will keep their teeth strong and which ones won't. Everyone will go home with brighter smiles and bigger brains!
Fun crafts at The Learning Express. Snowman Craft
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
Winter Travelin’ Trivia is back! When the weather turns cold, find us at some of the hottest spots in La Vista. Form a team with your friends and test your wits playing trivia with La Vista City staff on the second Wednesday of each month. Top teams will win prizes. A food truck will be on site, and the host locations will offer a range of beverages for purchase. Teams of 2-6 people are welcome to play. Pre-registration is not required.
Add your creativity to the library—or your own bookshelf! In this all-ages workshop, participants will decorate clear, acrylic bookends using paint, stickers, and more. You can choose to take your finished bookend home or donate it to the library. This is a free event for all ages.
Tea 101 is an interactive session led by staff from The Tea Smith. It is ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. Limited samples of tea will be provided. This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun filled weekend featuring some of your favorite Pixar characters and beyond!
With no houses to paint till next spring, Mr. Popper is stuck at home daydreaming of adventures in far-off lands, while Mrs. Popper must scrimp and save just to put beans on the table. But with the unexpected arrival of a spirited penguin named Captain Cook and his entire family of feathered kin, a new opportunity opens up before the Poppers. Suddenly a vaudeville song and dance act unlike any other starts captivating…or waddling through the United States. But will Captain Cook and his family of flippered hatchlings ever make it back home? Come see in this comedy adventure based on the classic book.
Ages 2-6 Celebrate the amazing animals of the Arctic and Antarctic with stories, crafts, game, and activities inspired by penguins, seals, polar bears, and more.
Join us as we travel around the globe exploring music and dance! This session will feature the story "Ten Oni Drummers" by Matthew Gollub, a delightful tale about silly ogres from Japan. We'll sing, dance, drum, and more! After storytime, children will be able to explore the props and instruments featured with representatives from Circle Theatre.
Fun crafts at The Learning Express. Penguin on Ice Sensory Bin
The library is going digital! Grab a controller to head-to-head with your friends on our provided Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, or PS4 consoles. Or bring your own console and games to use on our giant 86-inch flat screen!
The early bird gets breakfast! Join us for a tasty assortment of breakfast items while learning about Iowa's feathered friends with accomplished birder Nic Salick. Learn more about the species that call Iowa home, get tips and tricks to improve your own bird identification skills, and see who's visiting the feeders from your indoor vantage point at the beautiful Loess Hills Lodge. This indoor program is designed for learners age 12 & over please. Cost is $15.00 per person & includes park admission, programming, and breakfast. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. Be sure to indicate any food allergies when registering. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283.
Looking to explore the seasons with your little learner? Join us for our new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! We’ll discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on winter, spring, or fall. Join us on a hike looking for snowflakes, spring shoots, or falling leaves, and make your own seasonal craft to take home!
Free program for youth ages 18 and under. Come build a stuffed animal! Limited spots available. Must register ahead of time in person or by calling the library at 402-873-5609
Stop by and meet some real snow fairies! They're usually too busy this time of year covering our windshields and walkways with frost and ice, but they've carved some time out of their hectic schedules to fill our store with enchantment. Plus, we'll have a wintery craft for kids to make and take home! This weekend's forecast: a 100% chance of fun!
Do you have what it takes to rise as a true Warrior? Team up with your Clan, crack codes, and solve tricky puzzles before time runs out! Unlock the prize box and prove your strength in this thrilling escape room inspired by the bestselling "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter. For participants ages 13-18.
Join OPL for a Mario Kart tournament at the Downtown Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 11-13. Registration is required.
Join at Heartland of America Park this week to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a story walk near the 8th Street Plaza!
Calling all explorers and adventurers! Our friend Miss Tina is going to take us on an expedition to the far north - all from the comfort of our store! There will be stories about arctic wildlife, guided yoga, plus an exciting craft activity to make and take home. It's all the fun of the Arctic without the sub-zero temps!
Join us as we travel around the globe exploring music and dance! This session will feature the story "Ten Oni Drummers" by Matthew Gollub, a delightful tale about silly ogres from Japan. We'll sing, dance, drum, and more! After storytime, children will be able to explore the props and instruments featured with representatives from Circle Theatre.
Fun crafts at The Learning Express. Tonie Swap & Storytime
Enter the world of Goosebumps with this program full of spooky fun inspired by R.L. Stine’s bestselling books! Kids will enjoy creepy crafts, ghoulish games, and interactive stations that bring the eerie excitement of the series to life. Perfect for brave readers and thrill-seekers alike! This is a free event for children ages 8-12.
Tea 101 is an interactive session led by staff from The Tea Smith. It is ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. Limited samples of tea will be provided. This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Bundle up and join Keep Omaha Beautiful educators for a wintery exploration of nature’s hidden magic! We’ll begin by reading "Jayden’s Impossible Garden," a heartwarming story about a boy who finds beauty and nature in unexpected places—even in the middle of a city. After our story, we’ll head outside on a short winter nature walk to observe animal tracks, bare branches, dried seed pods, and other signs of life that often go unnoticed in the colder months. Back inside, we’ll share our discoveries and create a collaborative mural that captures the quiet beauty of Omaha’s winter landscape.
Homeschool Only. Registration required
Join for a relaxing and creative evening with local artist Yulia Brynskikh! Follow along as Yulia guides you step-by-step in painting a beautiful image—no experience necessary. Enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic beverages to sip as you paint, unwind, and connect with fellow art lovers. All supplies provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! This is a free event for Adults 19+.
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
Fun crafts at The Learning Express. Winter Wishes Box
Explore the science of our amazing universe through hands-on activities! Kids in Grades K-5 are invited to drop in anytime. No library card or registration required. Note: This event takes place at the Main Library, 736 South St.
Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props. $30/person. Space is limited.
Join for a geeky good time as we take over the Oak View Mall Jan 24-25 during normal mall hours. Vendors and artists will be spread throughout the entire mall - and pop up shops as well both upstairs and downstairs! Don't forget this FREE event has $250 cosplay showcase on Saturday afternoon. C'mon out and check out the action figures, posters, comics, Pokemon, original art, Funko pops, vintage video games, and other pop culture goodies.
Think you're a puzzle master? Want to enjoy a morning of puzzling!? Gather a team of 2-4 people (all age combos accepted) and race to assemble a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. 1st and 2nd place winners will win a gift card. Puzzles are provided and teams get to take their puzzle home. Feel free to bring a drink to go with the donuts we are providing. Registration Information: This program will only be held if we get a minimum of 5 teams to register. You may sign up in advance by calling of visiting the front desk. On the day of the competition doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the contest will begin promptly at 10 a.m. If you show up late you will be at a disadvantage.
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal! Online Registration required.
Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month, kids will create a GoKart. This is a free event for kids 10-12. Children under the age of 10 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.
Grab your team and get ready for a puzzle showdown! Everyone gets the same puzzle, and the race is on to see who can finish first. You’ll have two hours to put the pieces together and solve a small puzzle-related mystery. Only one team will take the crown as Puzzle Champions! Space is limited, and registration is required. Please only register once for each team. Teams are required to have a minimum of 2 members and a max of 5. One member of the team must be 19+.
Be a geologist! Be a paleontologist! Find out what these scientists have in common and the tools they use. Learn how different rocks were formed, observe some real fossils, and make your own. This is a free event for ages 6-12.
Join Naturalist Educator for a guided hike through Fontenelle Forest located at 1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue NE 68005. Come along as we explore the various flora and fauna of the Nature Center! The guided hike will last for 2 hours, traversing easy to moderate terrain; please dress accordingly.
Fellow country stars Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will support the trio across this tour.
Come and discover what happens to molecules when they're put to the test! You'll see liquids become solids, soap become fluffy, and chip bags shrink, and you'll learn how molecules and chemical reactions make it all happen. It's the magic of the universe in action!
Add your creativity to the library—or your own bookshelf! In this all-ages workshop, participants will decorate clear, acrylic bookends using paint, stickers, and more. You can choose to take your finished bookend home or donate it to the library. This is a free event for all ages.
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
You will be "locked" in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling “The Last Kids on Earth” series by Max Brallier. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12.
Could you use some support in starting or growing your small business? Join us as the Small Business Administration shares available resources and answers your questions with one-on-one conversation. This relaxed and informative session will leave you ready to take the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey. This is a free event for adults.
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from @kindermusikomaha!
Fun crafts at The Learning Express. Polar Bear Slime
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
Join us as we travel around the globe exploring music and dance! This session will feature the story "Ten Oni Drummers" by Matthew Gollub, a delightful tale about silly ogres from Japan. We'll sing, dance, drum, and more! After storytime, children will be able to explore the props and instruments featured with representatives from Circle Theatre.
Tea 101 is an interactive session led by staff from The Tea Smith. It is ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. Limited samples of tea will be provided. This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
In this fun DIY Card-Making Workshop you have everything you need to customize greeting cards from the heart. You will learn how to hand-cut cards from premium Bristol paper and customize for any occasion. It's easy-to-follow and a perfect outing for individuals or groups to enjoy!
Bundle up and join Keep Omaha Beautiful educators for a wintery exploration of nature’s hidden magic! We’ll begin by reading "Jayden’s Impossible Garden," a heartwarming story about a boy who finds beauty and nature in unexpected places—even in the middle of a city. After our story, we’ll head outside on a short winter nature walk to observe animal tracks, bare branches, dried seed pods, and other signs of life that often go unnoticed in the colder months. Back inside, we’ll share our discoveries and create a collaborative mural that captures the quiet beauty of Omaha’s winter landscape.
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
Fun crafts at The Learning Express. Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin
It's a PARTY at the Blackstone Theater with Big Canvas Comedy. The improv teams are all new and it's guaranteed to be a barrel of laughs. Over a dozen performers will be on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Don't miss out. Family friendly.
5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
Tea & Tiaras is a charming small-group tea party designed just for little royals. Guests will enjoy a cozy tea-time experience, a themed craft, and a special visit from Princess Ariel, presented by Fairytale Omaha. This intimate, timed event offers extra magic and memorable moments for young guests.
Pout Pout Fish will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. 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.
The Mac & Cheese Binge celebrates a decade of deliciousness in 2026 – and you’re not going to want to miss the mac-tastic, one-day-only neighborhood-wide menu sure to satisfy your cravings. Each participating restaurant will offer $4 mac & cheese samplers, with suggested drink pairings (prices vary). Start your tasting tour anywhere you like, then visit as many restaurants as possible in any order, and cast your vote for the best mac in midtown!
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
The Dragon Stone has been stolen, and Griffith and the dragons need your help to get it back! Come solve puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Dragon Masters series by Tracey West. All are for participants ages 6-10.
Get creative with color, texture, and imagination in this hands-on collage workshop just for kids! Participants will use paper, fabric, and found materials to design their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces while learning about shape, layering, and visual storytelling. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required and opens Nov. 15.
In Japan, there is a popular style of comedy known as batsu game (罰ゲーム). In it, comedians compete against each other in all kinds of challenges and suffer hilarious punishments if they fail! Watch four American comedy warriors face off in challenges as they battle for comedic glory and honor in this Japanese comedy style. Those who win avoid comedic consequences, while those who lose are subjected to electric shocks, paintballs, a giant egg-smashing chicken, and many more jaw-dropping punishments!
Join for a relaxing afternoon at the Nature Center experiencing soothing frequencies of a Reiki infused guided meditation. Facilitated by Reiki Master Heather Pearson of Flowing Feather Reiki, this meditation will help you align with nature's healing frequencies. Due to the relaxing nature of the event, we kindly request that recipients are adults only.
Tea 101 is an interactive session led by staff from The Tea Smith. It is ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. Limited samples of tea will be provided. This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Nestled among the trees and trails of Fontenelle Forest, stories take flight! Join OPL at Fontenelle Forest for a special storytime celebrating birds, nature, insects, and more. We’ll explore the wonders of nature through stories, songs, and movement. While this program is geared toward preschoolers, children of all ages are welcome.
Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area. This month's craft project: Valentines.
Bundle up and join Keep Omaha Beautiful educators for a wintery exploration of nature’s hidden magic! We’ll begin by reading "Jayden’s Impossible Garden," a heartwarming story about a boy who finds beauty and nature in unexpected places—even in the middle of a city. After our story, we’ll head outside on a short winter nature walk to observe animal tracks, bare branches, dried seed pods, and other signs of life that often go unnoticed in the colder months. Back inside, we’ll share our discoveries and create a collaborative mural that captures the quiet beauty of Omaha’s winter landscape.
All Ages. Stop by and make a valentine card. While supplies last.
Join for a relaxing and creative evening with local artist Yulia Brynskikh! Follow along as Yulia guides you step-by-step in painting a beautiful image—no experience necessary. Enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic beverages to sip as you paint, unwind, and connect with fellow art lovers. All supplies provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! This is a free event for Adults 19+.
Perfect for curious little eyes who love to spy, shake, and find! 👀 💕 Free all age event, come early to grab a spot (while supplies last) and spread the love with us! 💌
Come enjoy the new Switch 2 by playing Mario Kart World, tournament style. Winners get a prize! For ages 9-18. Registration is required and can be completed below. If you wish to register more than one person for this session, refresh the page between registrations.
Have you ever wondered what the Forest looks like after the sun goes down? Now you can find out at our Full Moon Hikes! Come on an evening hike with us and experience the Forest under the light of the moon. This program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk about the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. After the hike, please join for a seasonal snack.
A fun-filled Valentine’s celebration the whole family will love! Family swim time, valentine craft station, fresh popcorn. Bring your family, make a craft, enjoy a swim, and celebrate Valentine’s Day together!
Get ready for a sweet experience! In this hands-on workshop with Stephanie Wolcott, you'll learn the basics of decorating beautiful, garden-themed sugar cookies—plus tips and techniques to give your creations a polished, professional look. Cookie decorating kits will include everything you need to decorate the cookies in class to take home and enjoy. Appropriate for ages 16 and up.
Laugh out loud every 1st Friday as Big Canvas brings family-friendly improv comedy to Omaha! "Guardians of the Giggle" promises an unscripted comedy show packed with fast-paced, short-form improv games and audience interaction. Perfect for a family night out or an evening of fun with friends, each show is a unique experience you won’t want to miss!
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
One of our favorite winter traditions is officially back. For the third year in a row, they're opening the parlor early to celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast, featuring a special pop-up with Omaha Bagel Company, breakfast-inspired ice creams, and a few classic fan favorites. Serving while supplies last
Put on your coziest pajamas and stop by for a perfect start to your weekend! There will be delicious pancakes to fill your tummy, charming stories to warm your heart, and adorable Valentines to make and share with the people you love. A wonderful way to warm up in the middle of winter!
Celebrate part of Valentine’s month with your special someone. Head out for a guided hike and return for a craft, hot cocoa and treats. $20/couple
Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features themed crafts that help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and foster social interaction. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play! Come design sweet Valentine’s cards with hearts, colors, and fun decorations to share with friends! Ages: 0-11
Join instructor Alexis Espinoza-Arrubla as she leads a workshop on yoga and mindfulness for kids! This workshop offers a fun, engaging way for children and their caregivers to build body awareness, practice self-regulation skills and enhance overall well-being through practices such as yoga, mindful movement, games, relaxation techniques and arts + crafts. Limited yoga mats will be available, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat or blanket.
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
Come join the fine arts department in this 1-day craft class! Art Discovery Days allow you to dip your toes in the possibility of arts & crafts! Participants will use items such as acrylic paint/paint pens, wood pieces, hot glue gun, mod podge, scissors, exacto-knives, scrapbook paper and string.
Be a geologist! Be a paleontologist! Find out what these scientists have in common and the tools they use. Learn how different rocks were formed, observe some real fossils, and make your own. This is a free event for ages 6-12.
Grab your team and get ready for a puzzle showdown! Everyone gets the same puzzle, and the race is on to see who can finish first. You’ll have two hours to put the pieces together and solve a small puzzle-related mystery. Only one team will take the crown as Puzzle Champions! Space is limited, and registration is required. Please only register once for each team. Teams are required to have a minimum of 2 members and a max of 5. One member of the team must be 19+.
Discover the fascinating world of owls! This engaging program introduces the unique adaptations of owls and highlights the species that call Nebraska home. Participants will take part in a dissection of real owl pellets led by experts from NE Wildlife Rehab to uncover what these mysterious birds eat. A hands-on, educational and fun experience for curious minds!
Get ready for a wild night filled with fun and discovery! Designed for children ages 5 to 12, Kids Night Out invites young explorers to connect with wildlife in exciting new ways after hours at the Zoo. Led by trained educators, each themed evening includes hands-on activities, up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, a movie, pizza, snacks, and much more. Drop-off starts at 5 p.m. and pickup is at 9 p.m. Registration is $50 per child.
Sled after dark at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock and experience an elevated twist on this favorite winter pastime. Ride the chair lift up the hill and shoot down on a zippy Zibob sled. For safety reasons, all participants must be ages 7 or older. No outside sleds allowed; Sleds are provided by the area. Pre-registration is required for this event. Lodge doors open at 5:30pm
Love on your local favorites – just in time for Valentine’s Day! Shop, munch, sip + enjoy with your sweetheart(s). 30+ curated local vendors.
Make a date with your best galentine for an afternoon of tea, pastries, and a promenade through the romance genre! This affair for romance readers will discuss the wide variety of romance subgenres and provide 20 new romance titles to add to your TBR. Registration required.
All supplies included. Create a charming trinket using modeling clay and bring it to life with decorative scraps of napkins, paper, and other mixed media elements. Learn how to apply napkins using Mod Podge for a layered, finished look. This project is perfect for gifting or creating a keepsake for yourself. No experience necessary.
Immerse yourself in the intimacy of Cozy Concerts, where musicians perform just inches away, sharing original compositions or taking you along on impromptu jam sessions.
Kids will have fun making some fun holiday snacks with their friends. Sorry they are unable to accommodate for allergies. Registration begins: November 17th at 9:00am
Get creative and make some sweet art out of candy wrappers. Plus you can help the library youth advisory board make valentine cards for seniors in our community. Candy provided! Ages 10-18. Register at Front Desk
Explore the artwork of Henri Matisse as we create a community art project and discover how to continue the art at home. For Grades K-5; please arrive on time at 5:00. No registration required.
Planning your garden for seed saving (6:00-6:45). Composting 101 (6:45-7:30)
Discover the basics of growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed in this hands-on, 60-minute demonstration with Nebraska Extension. Learn how to choose seeds, care for seedlings, and prepare young plants for the garden. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave ready to grow with confidence. This is a free event for adults. Registration is required.
Come and stretch your muscles AND your heart! Miss Tina will read stories all about love and sharing your feelings before leading kids in a special Valentine's Day guided yoga. Then, they'll get to make something cute to share with the people they love! Everyone will go home feeling refreshed and joyful.
Free all age event, come early to grab a spot (while supplies last) and spread the love with us! 💌
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