Watering Can Gnomes
Turn a watering can into a colorful gnome flower pot and then fill it with a Spider plant and an Alligator plant.
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Turn a watering can into a colorful gnome flower pot and then fill it with a Spider plant and an Alligator plant.
Taco Dragon 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.
Get ready for a fun and creative cookie decorating class with Susie from Susie’s Sweet Shoppe. This class will introduce air brushing techniques on decorated sugar cookies. No experience needed. Whether you’re new to cookie decorating or looking to take your skills to the next level, this class is the perfect way to get inspired, learn new techniques, and have a great time. All supplies included!
They are turning SIX and want you to celebrate with them! Stop in on the 15th between noon-3pm for some free birthday cake
Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle (or two)! You're welcome to just pick one up, too.
Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register as a group of 2-4 people or by yourself.
Read the book, watch the movie and then join in a lively discussion about both! Meet at Abrahams to watch the film “Mean Girls,” based on the book “Queen Bees and the Wannabes” by Rosalind Wiseman. Mean Girls is rated PG-13. Light refreshments provided by Omaha Public Library.
Each ticket includes All You Can Eat Pancakes, Sausage and Drink. The Pancake Man will be serving from 9am-2pm. Adults $15, Children $10. Bake Sale, Silent Auction, and Raffle.
Once Upon a Time... The princesses planned a magical event for you! Join them for stories, songs, dances, crafts, photos and more! Make wishes, join our princess parade, and get autographs too! Each princess in attendance would love to meet you! Time Slots: 10:00AM, Noon, and 2:30PM
Join the Tangier Shriners for a plate full of traditional style corned beef and cabbage. It's the perfect combination to celebrate the luck of the Irish!
Taco Dragon 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.
Ralston’s plant swap event, created by the City of Ralston, is for plant lovers. A chance to socialize with other people who are passionate about plants. The focus of this event is on all things PLANTS! Bring along your baby indoor plants, rooted cuttings, seedlings, and houseplants to exchange for new plants.
If you're a fan of "romantasy" bestsellers, join for this unique social experience of crafting and chatting all things Romantasy. Each month they'll meet to discuss different topics and complete a craft project. We will have snacks, drinks, a book swap table and a craft for the night. Bring a book or two to trade! Ages: 18+
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Downtown Fremont!
Drop-in to create your own St. Patrick’s Day colorful rainbows. Parental participation required. While supplies last.
Taco Dragon 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.
Did you know owls can’t digest everything they eat? Drop in and take apart an owl pellet to discover what the owner of your pellet ate for dinner!
Ages 8+. Try your hand at the art of henna with Mehndi By Shaleen. Learn about the history of henna, design a piece, and practice with a cone you get to keep. Sponsored by the Gretna Community Foundation.
Attention teens. Get your craft on during this monthly teen program. Different craft every month. This month's project: Phone Cord DIY. Registration is required.
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!
Taco Dragon 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.
Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.
Taco Dragon 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.
Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join OPL as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill.
This is a free event for children ages 7-12. Registration is required.
Taco Dragon 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.
Calling all demigods! Join OPL at Camp Half-Blood for a celebration of all things Percy Jackson! Come discuss the books and do crafts and activities based on the fandom with others who love it. Based on the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. Costumes are encouraged but not required. All materials are free and provided while supplies last.
Learn about competition and esports, and receive coaching directly from a former professional player! Whether you just want to improve, have dreams of competing on the big stage or want to meet others interested in competition like you, this workshop is designed to help you reach those goals and form healthy, productive habits around gaming.
Are you ready to get crafty and discover a new debut novel? Come design your own book tote while chatting about author's debut novels. You are encouraged to talk about books you've enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not required. All supplies are included. This event is for adults 19+. Registration is required
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There’s the boy in the suit with the bright white sneakers; Milo imagines him arriving home to a castle with a drawbridge and a butler. But when the boy in the suit gets off on the same stop as Milo—walking the same path, going to the exact same place—Milo realizes that you can’t really know anyone just by looking at them.
Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.
Read the book, watch the movie and then join in a lively discussion about both! Meet at the Washington Branch to watch the film “Holes,” based on the book “Holes” by Louis Sachar. Holes is rated PG. Light refreshments provided by Omaha Public Library.
Unravel a Hunger Games mystery in 25 minutes or less. Register for a slot online as a group of 3-5 (one person must be 12+).
Take a break and enjoy some family and friends time playing Bingo! Join at the Community Center and see who shouts BINGO first! If you’re lucky, you might even take home a prize! All ages welcome
This is a St. Patrick’s Day themed service event for kids, ages 9 - 11. If the weather is good, we’ll be having a great time enjoying the fresh air and getting some exercise by picking up litter around the Millard Public Library. We will also have fun in a meeting room in the library making ‘no littering’ signs that will be posted around Omaha later. Each kid who attends will be entered in a raffle to win one of five St. Patrick’s Day themed prizes, and the first 24 to arrive will receive a goodie bag. Wear gold, green, and silly St. Patrick’s Day accessories! Disposable gloves will be provided. Please wear a jacket if you think it will be a bit chilly. Hope to see you there!
Taco Dragon 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 OPL as we engage in digital storytelling through exciting STEM and coding activities with our new community partner Snapology! While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks and technology, they are learning new skills and having fun! This is a free event for kids 6-12.
Get crafty and show off your art skills in this monthly program for 9-12 year olds. New project each month! This month: Pipe Cleaner Monsters. Registration is required.
Doors open at 5 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m. Free (All ages). Bands & Brews is your free ticket to enjoy an indoor concert at The Astro, the hottest new destination for live music in the Greater Omaha area. Come experience what everyone is talking about at this world-class venue in the heart of La Vista! This event, featuring local bands and beverages, is presented by the City of La Vista, The Astro, and La Vista City Centre.
Headlining the evening is the nationally acclaimed, award-winning HECTOR ANCHONDO BAND, with opening performances by local favorites THE BROADWAYS and SPECK NELSON AND THE RALSTONES. Admission is free! Advance reservation tickets have all been claimed. An additional 1,000 seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the door on the day of the event.
The Omaha Hell Hounds sponsored by Nebraska Brewing Company and the American Medieval Combat Federation are bringing back St. Patrick's Brawl for 2025! Because last year was so successful, they wanted to up the ante. This year they are bringing you SIX teams for a round robin melee tournament! A portion of gross ticket sales will be going towards a local charity here in the Omaha area, so again, they thank you all for making this happen!
Blast off with the Omaha Symphony throughout our galaxy courtesy of Gustav Holst’s The Planets. This exciting and familiar music embodies the astrological character of several planets in our solar system. We’ll invite you to march off to Mars, fly to Venus, and settle into the joy of Jupiter. The whole family can board the spaceship and join us in the final frontier for this Family Series performance of Gustav Holst’s The Planets, complete with NASA footage on the big screen. Performances are one hour long. Come an hour before the program to participate in lobby activities like crafts, an instrument “petting zoo”, and more!
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