Events

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. Rain or shine, we'll be there!

Join author and illustrator Bruce Arant, creator of Simpson's Sheep Won't Go to Sleep! and Simpson's Sheep Just Want to Sleep! In this picture book presentation, Bruce will be guiding young kids through how picture books are made, drawing the whole time.

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.

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.

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of health and wellness at our exciting in-person outdoor event. Connect with fellow community members, explore innovative wellness products, and engage in captivating activities that will nurture your mental and physical well-being. Don’t miss out on the chance to forge new friendships and uncover exciting discoveries. Indulge in delicious food, live entertainment, face painting, and all while prioritizing your health. Registration is not required. Hope to see you all there.

Join author and illustrator Bruce Arant, creator of Simpson's Sheep Won't Go to Sleep! and Simpson's Sheep Just Want to Sleep! In this Illustration Workshop, Bruce will be guiding kids and tweens through how picture books are made and teaching them how to make 20 different facial expressions.

Join the Memorial Park Concert Pre-Party before making your way down to Memorial Park to grab your seat and enjoy the live performance from Smokey Robinson and special guest, Cake. From 4:00 to 7:00pm explore all that Dundee has to offer. Sip on a cocktail, enjoy dinner at a local favorite, and browse the shops that make the neighborhood one of Omaha’s most beloved districts. Complimentary trolley rides throughout Dundee, sharing historical facts and fun information about the historic neighborhood.

Soccer Shots is bringing the fun to The RiverFront with a free, 30 minute soccer experience for children ages 2 to 5. Kids will run, play, and explore through exciting games while building confidence and learning basic soccer skills in a fun, positive, and energetic environment. 

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 racecar. Registration is required

Rev up for a great cause! Join for our Children’s Miracle Network Car Show at Walmart! Every registration helps support Children’s Hospital in Omaha and fund a new ambulance for local kids. 🚑❤️ Come check out the rides and make a difference!

All activities are free and open to the public, from 11am to 2pm! Steam Sleuths: decode secret messages, learn how to make invisible ink, make your own special agent badge

Celebrate International Mud Day on Saturday, June 27 at Mahoney State Park with excitement, education and mud!  Make mud pies and mud art, dig in dirt and discover our slip & slide with a very muddy twist! You will get muddy! The event this year has been moved to the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center where they will have stations both indoors and out.

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! Great for adults and families with kids ages 8+.