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Professor Pippy P. Poopypants has captured best friends Harold and George! Captain Underpants needs your help to save them. You’ll have to work together to solve clues and puzzles themed around the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pikey to save Harold and George before time runs out. Do you have what it takes to be a hero like Captain Underpants? Registration is required.
You will be "locked" in a 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 Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.
Learn the basics of how to use plants to support your summer health and see a live demonstration of how to make an herbal salve with City Sprouts. All participants will go home with a small salve to use for cuts, burns, bug bites, etc. Suggested ages 13+.
Grab a lawn chair, your cooler, and join at Zorinsky Lake for a relaxing evening of live music from One2Go! One2Go is a crowd-pleasing dance and party band, playing a continually-changing mix of current and classic hits from the rock, pop, and country charts.
As the sun sets and the warm summer breeze rolls in, Omaha’s original Night Market transforms Turner Park into a vibrant evening celebration. Join us for one of the city’s favorite summer traditions, where music, local makers, and community come together under the lights. Featuring BluesEd from 6-8pm and more from 8-10pm
It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Join Fontenelle Forest and Orchestra Omaha for "Bur-Oak & Beyond", a summer concert series. Enjoy live Baroque favorites and a variety of musical selections in a scenic outdoor setting. Paradise Bakery & Café's food truck will be on-site with food available for purchase, and we'll also be selling ice cream—perfect for a summer evening in the Forest!
Harry Potter Night at Storm Chasers vs Saints
Storm Chasers game with Fireworks after. The Chasers invite all members of Gryffindor™, Hufflepuff™, Ravenclaw™ or Slytherin™ to an exclusive experience that will bring Harry Potter™ magic back to Werner Park. Featuring a specialty jersey auction.
Alacranes Musical, Los Príncipes, Montez de Durango, K-Paz de la Sierra coming to Liberty First Credit Union Arena on Friday, July 31, 2026!
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
Step back in time and build your own prehistoric world! Create a dinosaur terrarium with the perfect mini habitat for a dino friend. Bring your imagination and get ready for a roaring good time! This is a free event for kids ages 5 and older. Registration is required
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.
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 you will create a robo kangaroo. Registration is required
The Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival returns to The Joslyn for another year of Art-Tastic Saturday. This year, festival artists Oscar Rios Pohirieth and Amado Espinoza will perform music from the Andean mountain region of South America, with a special program inspired by the world of animals and The Joslyn’s animal-themed exhibition. Enjoy Oscar and Amado’s performance from 12–1 PM, and explore all other Art-Tastic Saturday activities from 11 AM–2 PM.
Beat the heat at Heartwood Waterpark, a splash-filled playground. Massive water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, and refreshing frozen treats make this a cool escape for kids and adults alike. Bring your swimsuit, gather your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun followed by food trucks and drinks in the park.
Something went wrong on a paleontology dig, and your team has been transported back to the age of the dinosaurs! You’ll need to work together to solve clues and puzzles hidden in the cave and your field gear to activate the portal device and “return home”. Can you escape the prehistoric world or will you be stuck with the dinosaurs forever? Registration is required.
Join the murder and mayhem for our “A Villain’s Vendetta” murder mystery on Halloween night! Space is limited, tickets required.
With Gary Allan and Josh Abbott Band.
Bring the whole crew—family, friends, and neighbors—and settle in for a cozy night of laughter, fresh air, and community fun. Firepits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE to the public!
Join for our first-ever Sweet Corn Festival! 🌽 More details coming soon…but for now, mark your calendar and start dreaming of summer sunshine, sweet corn, and the indescribable magic you can only find at the orchard…something delicious is in the works!
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.
Something went wrong on a paleontology dig, and your team has been transported back to the age of the dinosaurs! You’ll need to work together to solve clues and puzzles hidden in the cave and your field gear to activate the portal device and “return home”. Can you escape the prehistoric world or will you be stuck with the dinosaurs forever? Registration is required.
Beat the heat at Heartwood Waterpark, where the amphitheater bowl transforms into a splash-filled playground. Massive water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, and refreshing frozen treats make this a cool escape for kids and adults alike. Bring your swimsuit, gather your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun followed by food trucks and drinks in the park.
Come and see the newly-minted Crossroads Festival Orchestra finish out the festival with a flair with a program, curated by Kinan Azmeh, that promises to go deep.
Kids and teens who made their Summer Reading Program goals can redeem their Storm Chaser voucher for a free berm seat at an Omaha Storm Chasers game!
Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In August, learn about animals that live on land.
Makerspace Monday: Back to School Swag
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 Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!
Discover the fascinating process of fossilization! Join 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.
STEM Tuesdays – Join each Tuesday for hands-on STEM activities that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and fun!
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.
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.
Join for the City of Council Bluffs' biggest block party of the year. Visit with first responders and community personnel and see all their rigs. They will have: food, face painting, raffle prizes, bike events, a K9 demonstration, a helicopter landing, and more! It's a great night for the whole family to come hang! Free parking is available in the garage at 4200 River's Edge Parkway.
The clock strikes five and the savings begin! Every Tuesday evening this summer, enjoy a twilight look at our featured exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, for just $5 after 5PM. Whether it's a family quest or a fairy tale date night, it's a great time to explore the artistry behind some of your favorite Disney characters.
Nancy Gillis from Humanities Nebraska will speak on the origins, history and current state of the five tribes of Nebraska: Omaha, Ponca, Pawnee, Santee, and Winnebago. Of Cherokee/Choctaw descent, Ms. Gillis was the Executive Director of the John Neihardt State Historic Site and its Institute for Vision and Learning for 19 years, retiring in 2019.
Gather in Central Park to celebrate La Vista’s community and its first responders. This safetyfocused event features “touch-a-truck” with first responder vehicles, a greeting from Mayor Kindig, face painters and activities, free treats, plenty of safety information and demonstrations.
Omaha Conservatory of Music guests bring the magic of music alive with a musical storytime! The storytime includes a special musical story, songs with movement, and an instrument petting zoo.
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. Admission to Fontenelle Forest is free for those attending storytime.
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science can provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. This presentation will be led by a volunteer from the Alzheimer’s Association. This is a free presentation for adults and does not require registration.
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.
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