Events

Ages 0-8. Enjoy a popcorn snack and listen to a story! Great activity for both littles and their older siblings after school.

This after school activity for ages 8-14 is the perfect way to unwind after school.  Join Ms. Rachel and Ms. Ashley for a new craft every month as well as some tasty snacks! We will be meeting every fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. (Children ages 8-10 need to have a guardian stay in the library).

Join fellow book lovers from across Omaha for a quiet reading party with Omaha Public Library! This nontraditional book club meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month we are visiting Luli Creative!

Down, set, ruff! This one’s for the dogs! Come see Bluey, Scooby Doo and the Paw Patrol all weekend long! The Nebraska Humane Society will also be onsite with some adoptable players.

Heartwood Preserve and Nebraska Snow Sculpting are proud to present the 2026 Nebraska Snow Sculpting Championships, held at Heartwood Park in Omaha. Teams from across Nebraska will compete for the title of Nebraska State Champion and the opportunity to represent the state at the 2027 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition.

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.

Come test your nature knowledge in a kid-friendly game of trivia! Gather a team and join us in the Schramm Education Center classroom for a fun-filled, educational morning complete with a prize for the winning team. After the friendly competition, they'll roast marshmallows on the outdoor patio.

Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of the beloved book "Giraffes Can't Dance." Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for our winter show. Don’t miss this lively evening of imagination, singing, dancing, and storytelling—all inspired by giraffes, dance, and the magic of live theater! All are welcome!

Celebrate the ABCs at this party for 1-6 year olds! Discover fun new ways to practice letter recognition. Drop in anytime. No library card or registration required.

School is out, so let the fun begin! Spend the afternoon making big splashes in the pool with Valentine’s themed crafts!
All ages/$5. Ages 9 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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.

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+. 

Join OPL for a Mario Kart tournament at A.V. Sorensen! We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18. Registration is required.

Join the murder and mayhem for our "A Villain's Vendetta" murder mystery. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Prizes will be awarded at the beginning of the evening for the best and most creative attire. Additional props will be available for the mystery. Halloween-themed snacks will also be served. Space is limited. Plan to arrive at the mansion by 6:15 p.m.

Join us in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Valentine's Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections, along with musical entertainment and a brief history of Valentine's Day greetings. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Love Is in the Air” exhibit, featuring displays of Morton Family weddings and vintage Valentine card collections. Teas will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea.

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 goal kicker. This is a free event for kids 6-9. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.

Bring the whole family to a Family Yoga class here at Fontenelle Forest! We are partnering with Alexis Espinoza, a local yoga and mindfulness instructor, for this amazing program. During this program, Alexis aims to create a safe space in nature where children can get in tune with their bodies, emotions, and the natural world around them. Join and stretch, meditate, and connect with each other and the Forest!

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!

Free all age event.

Bump! Set! Spike! Join OPL and the Omaha Supernovas volleyball team for storytime! Read about playing volleyball and then show off your volleyball skills with the team members.

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.

Curiosity Crew is a dedicated STEM educational and experimentation time for kids of all ages. Each month we’ll have a Curiosity Crew theme that guides our learning and activities! Families are welcome to register their kids for the program, learn something new, and complete an experiment or activity as a group! The February theme is roller coasters!

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.

February 20 - 22, 2026. Sports cards & memorabilia.

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.

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.

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.

Get ready for a cozy Winter Wine Walk at Midtown Crossing on Saturday, February 21, from 3 to 6 pm! Participating establishments are set to offer a delightful experience, featuring several exquisite wines at each spot, available for purchase in a perfect 2.5 oz pour. Elevate your tasting journey with suggested food pairings that complement the rich flavors of each wine. Prices vary by establishment. 

Music tells a story—of people, places, and traditions—offering a window into the soul of a culture. Through these musical narratives, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the powerful ways music connects us all. Come listen to a small ensemble and enjoy the shared stories! For this concert, we’ll be hearing polka music from the Kenny Janak Orchestra.

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.

Get 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!

Ages 0-8. Enjoy a popcorn snack and listen to a story! Great activity for both littles and their older siblings after school.

Join in February for the largest and most exciting figure skating event in the state! From dazzling freeskates to dynamic showcases, Winterfest brings skaters from across the region together in a celebration of talent, artistry, and athleticism. Free admission for spectators—come cheer on the future stars of the ice!

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.

Excitement is building for the 60th Anniversary Omaha Home & Garden Expo to be held Friday, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st at the CHI Health Center, 10th Street & Capitol Ave. The Omaha Home & Garden Expo has been an Annual Family Tradition since 1967. This year’s Show has become the area’s Most Complete showcase of the latest products and services for the Home – Inside and Out!

Join for Sensory Storytime! This storytime is designed for children with and without autism and other developmental disabilities. There will be visuals showing what to expect, a book or two, songs, and other play items. This is meant to be a quieter storytime than our weekly Toddler and ABC storytimes. Registration is required. Space is limited to 12 families. Please register your family only once.

Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly celebration of art, music, food, and community at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Enjoy gallery openings, pop-up restaurant, live music, hands-on activities, and creative energy throughout the Hoff.

Coffee & Kittens with Bennington Library and Felius Cat Cafe. Must be 7+ to attend the event.

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 robotic ring. 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.

Come and pal around with some adorable puppies! 🐶 Our friends from Rock Creek Puppies will be bringing a bunch of adorable fur balls for little ones to meet, pet, and play with. Plus, there will be a dog-themed Hey Clay demo and - who knows? - Bluey might even make an appearance! It's going to be absolutely paw-some! 🐾

Come to The RiverFront Community Seed Share to get free pollinator-friendly flower seeds, locally sourced right here in the community! Whether you are new to gardening or have been growing plants for years, this is a great opportunity to meet with other garden-enthusiasts, learn more about the garden community in Omaha, and gather a new collection of seeds for your garden. Community Space (Greenhouse Apartment Building, West Entrance)

Get in the mood for some melodies and win prizes at another round of Music BINGO with the Music BINGO People, sponsored by the Gretna Community Foundation! Gretna United Methodist Church is at 11457 S. 204th St.

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.

Join OPL for a Mario Kart tournament at the Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18. Registration is required.

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.

Men’s Soccer Game: Omaha Kings vs Minnesota Blizzard – 2pm. Women’s Soccer Game: Omaha Queens vs Kansas Astras – 5pm

Embark on a whimsical journey with Maestro Mouse and the Omaha Symphony as they bring to life New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown’s “Wild Symphony.” Travel through forests, oceans, and beyond in this enchanting musical adventure that blends storytelling, stunning visuals, and captivating orchestral music.

Are you ready for spring? Because WE are. And so is our good friend Miss Jill! She'll be here to read a few fun springtime stories before guiding kids through an adorable springtime craft activity. Everyone will go home feeling as joyful as a garden in full bloom!

Recipe: Cheese Ball! Ages 10-18. Register at Front Desk

When Disney On Ice skates into your hometown, discover a whole new world as you’re swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade.  Join the adventures of Anna and Elsa where magic awaits them at every turn.  Play at a larger-than-life carnival with the Toy Story gang and their new friend, Forky.  Set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba and his friends.  Explore the London skyline with Mary Poppins, Jack and the lamp lighters.

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: Rainbow Tambourines

You'll be putting together multiple puzzles in a 2ish hour time frame. The fastest team (cumulative time) will win the top prize. Each team will be a team of up to 4 people. Every team will be doing the SAME puzzles, but how fast is up to you and how well you work together. Some people work better in a small group, and others work better in a big group. We are limiting it to no more than 4 per group and no less than 2 for fairness. Members: $20 per person / NonMembers: $25, Teams of 4: $80 member / $100 non-members

Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

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.