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Bring your pets—and your people—for Photos With Santa benefiting Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue! Dogs, cats, kids, families—they’d love to see them all! Come make a holiday memory while helping support animals in rescue. ❤️🐾
Discover the colorful world of alebrijes, the imaginative Mexican folk art sculptures known for their vibrant patterns and fantastical animal designs. In this hands-on program, led by local artist Linda Garcia, patrons will learn about the history and cultural significance of alebrijes before creating their own sculpture. Participants will then bring their creations to life using clay and other materials. Registration is required
Monsters are storming Camp Half-Blood, and Riptide, Percy Jackson’s sword, has vanished! Percy needs brave demigods to solve puzzles themed around the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and help him save camp before it’s too late. Do you have what it takes to protect Camp Half-Blood? This is a free event for teens ages 13-18. Registration is required
Join Luba Carlson from Kalina Art Studio to create art using watercolors. This three-hour class will guide you through basic watercolor techniques, and you will leave with a finished piece you are proud of! This is a free event for adults (19+). Registration is required
Learn how animals survive and thrive during Nebraska’s cold winter months in this engaging and educational program with our partners from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Participants will be introduced to the concept of basic animal adaptations and explore how Nebraska’s native wildlife use physical traits and behaviors to withstand harsh winter conditions. Perfect for curious learners, this program builds an understanding of local wildlife while encouraging appreciation for the natural world. This is a free event for kids ages 6-12. Registration is required
Bring your pets—and your people—for Photos With the Grinch benefiting Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue! Whether your pet loves the Grinch, distrusts the Grinch, or would personally like to steal Christmas from the Grinch, we want to see them. 😂
Monsters are storming Camp Half-Blood, and Riptide, Percy Jackson’s sword, has vanished! Percy needs brave demigods to solve puzzles themed around the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan and help him save camp before it’s too late. Do you have what it takes to protect Camp Half-Blood? This is a free event for adults ages 19+. Registration is required
Experience an interactive, sensory-filled drop-in program led by Renee Sans Souci, Umoⁿhoⁿ educator. She will have a variety of materials to touch and talk about, including buffalo hide and items made from buffalo. This is a free event for all ages. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Get ready to see your hard work pay off in the second part of STEAM Teens: Zen Gardens! In the second half of this two part series, we will be printing the objects you designed in Tinkercad. The first session was all about design, and this session is all about execution. In this class we’ll walk the teens through importing their designs, slicing, and starting a custom 3D print. This is a free event for teens. Please note: this is the second in a two part program series! Registration is required
Uncover the science behind some of history’s most terrifying monsters! From vampires and mummies to zombies and ghosts, many spooky legends may have roots in the real-life mysteries of death and decomposition. Join us as forensic anthropologist Dr. Katie East discusses the history behind these enduring tales. Perfect for curious minds who love science, folklore, and all things spooky! This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is encouraged
This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.
Never used a sewing machine? Always wanted to try it? We have the class for you! Introduction to Machine Sewing at the Omaha Public Library is a two hour hands-on class to learn the basics of sewing and create a simple project. Each class will go over the parts of the machine, threading a machine, sewing basic lines, and creating a take home project. This session we’re making a lined tote bag! This is a free event for adults 19+ and teens 13+. All materials will be provided. Registration is required
Curiosity Crew is a hands-on STEM class for children under the age of six! Each month we cover a science topic and complete an activity or art project associated with that concept. We're learning about engineering and movement by making Lego cars!
Inconceivable! The Dread Pirate Roberts is in trouble, and true love hangs in the balance. Gather your wits to solve clues and puzzles inspired by "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman. Can you prove that true love and quick thinking can conquer all? This is a free event for adults. Registration is required
Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of a book about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Rose Theater.
Join OPL for a cuddly and creative adoption day at the library in celebration of National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October! Children are invited to listen to a tail-wagging read-aloud about pet adoption, then choose from a variety of different animal plushies to "adopt" and take home. Each animal plushie comes with the option to create a collar and special house along with the completion of an adoption certificate. Kids will have time to name their new friend and imagine fun adventures together. Come for the stories and fun-leave with a snuggly new companion! Select locations will have furry and scaly visitors from the Nebraska Humane Society! Check with the branch for more details. This is a free event for kids ages 3-10. Registration is required.
Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan designers, enjoy festive performances and celebrate the holiday season! The Omaha Holiday Boutique show is proud to be partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Omaha to give new bedding to children in need. Bring a donation of new twin sized bedding and/or sheets and receive free admission to the Omaha Holiday Boutique Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Learn how animals survive and thrive during Nebraska’s cold winter months in this engaging and educational program with our partners from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Participants will be introduced to the concept of basic animal adaptations and explore how Nebraska’s native wildlife use physical traits and behaviors to withstand harsh winter conditions. Perfect for curious learners, this program builds an understanding of local wildlife while encouraging appreciation for the natural world. This is a free event for kids ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Frosty Nights, Christmas Village & Lights, offers the Omaha area a fully interactive Christmas experience, where friends and families can start a new holiday tradition. Stretching across 80 acres, Falconwood Frosty Nights will have some serious wattage and shine bright with an infinite number of lights!
We are excited to see you at the Westside High School FALL Craft Fair. The event will showcase 150+ Vendors! Food Trucks!! A Raffle!! This event is a Girls Basketball Fundraiser.
Get ready for a super-powered event! Join wrestling superstar Latin Thunder for a demonstration of lucha libre! Latin Thunder will demonstrate some of his signature wrestling moves, talk about his Lucha Libre journey, and answer all your questions. After, it's your turn to unleash your inner hero! Strike a pose with Latin Thunder or decorate your very own luchador mask!
Join Luba Carlson from Kalina Art Studio to create art using watercolors. This three-hour class will guide you through basic watercolor techniques, and you will leave with a finished piece you are proud of! This is a free event for adults (19+). Registration is required
Spark Studio is a hands-on STEAM program for kids where creativity meets technology. Through fun challenges and interactive projects, participants build, design, and explore while developing problem-solving skills and confidence as makers. This is a free event for kids ages 7-12. Registration is required
In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures.
Look up and let your imagination soar! Inside a mobile planetarium, kids will journey through space to discover stars, planets, and galaxies, and learn how ancient stories shaped the constellations we see today. While you wait for your show to begin or to continue the fun after, themed crafts will allow young astronauts to further explore constellations. Registration is required
Get ready for a super-powered event! Join wrestling superstar Latin Thunder for a demonstration of lucha libre! Latin Thunder will demonstrate some of his signature wrestling moves, talk about his Lucha Libre journey, and answer all your questions. After, it's your turn to unleash your inner hero! Strike a pose with Latin Thunder or decorate your very own luchador mask!
The most dastardly minds of history, myth, and horror have gathered under the Blood Moon for a night of treachery, trickery, and tyranny. The Villain’s Alliance is looking to add one new member from a host of infamous evildoers. In the midst of chaos, one villain will meet his/her doom. The rest will be left to investigate the murder. Prepare for a night of dark deeds, deadly secrets, and delicious deception. When villain’s gather, no one is safe.
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. This is a free event for 19+. Registration is required
Houston, we have a problem! Your space mission has gone off course, and it’s up to your crew to solve puzzles themed around the historic space race and real space facts. Work together to crack codes, explore the solar system, and complete your mission before time runs out! This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required
Proceeds from the GOATz Trail Runs go into the general GOATz fund to help maintain local trails, contribute to community projects, financially support cross country teams and any cause the GOATz are involved in!
Curiosity Crew is a hands-on STEM class for children under the age of six! Each month we cover a science topic and complete an activity or art project associated with that concept. We're learning about engineering and movement by making Lego cars!
This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.
Curiosity Crew is a hands-on STEM class for children under the age of six! Each month we cover a science topic and complete an activity or art project associated with that concept. We're learning about engineering and movement by making Lego cars!
Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover compassion and connection. This timeless holiday classic reminds us that redemption begins with opening our hearts.
Learn how animals survive and thrive during Nebraska’s cold winter months in this engaging and educational program with our partners from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab. Participants will be introduced to the concept of basic animal adaptations and explore how Nebraska’s native wildlife use physical traits and behaviors to withstand harsh winter conditions. Perfect for curious learners, this program builds an understanding of local wildlife while encouraging appreciation for the natural world. This is a free event for kids ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Shop 50+ curated small shops from around Nebraska. Enjoy delicious food, Dante Omaha pizza + salads, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, Retro Roast Coffee Camper and adult bevs, too! Santa Claus will be available Saturday from 9am-5pm and the pictures will be on A Local Collective's Facebook page for you to download and share. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.
Bring the fam in for some fun and creative activities. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 3rd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
Visual splendor, a charming story, and brilliant classical dancing – it’s no wonder the world’s favorite holiday ballet is a family tradition! New this season, delightful enhancements to costumes and scenery in the realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy couldn't be sweeter! Follow the adventures of Clara and all of your favorite characters as the amazing artists of American Midwest Ballet bring this beloved story to life.
Whether you’re hunting for a deal or clearing out the garage, Quasar Bazaar is your local outdoor market with an easy setup, affordable spaces, and a genuinely good crowd.
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