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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: Corn Kernel Crafts
Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!
Members of American Midwest Ballet will join us for a special storytime about ballet, being a professional dancer, and The Nutcracker. Experience stories, creative movement, music, and more! Each storytime explores early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing.
Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided
A special night honoring our Veterans. The event will include guest speakers, a laying of the wreath ceremony for our war representatives, music, and the grand lighting of the WWII Colonnade. Speakers include Mayor John Ewing Jr., Councilmember Pete Festersen, and special guests Colonel (Ret) Dwight Lydic. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to your attendance.
Join OPL and Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project for a virtual interactive session! There will be a brief presentation on the significance of the lotus flower and the Lotus Lantern Festival, a step-by-step craft session where participants create their own traditional Korean lotus lantern, and a short documentary on Korea to close the event. This craft is suitable for ages 13+ and younger participants are encouraged to complete the craft with an adult caregiver.
Join for a free, year-round program where families can explore, play, and connect through bilingual yoga, mindfulness and wellness practices. Designed for children ages 5–12, younger siblings welcome with their caregivers, this class supports social engagement, emotional regulation, and open-ended play.
Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Apple Pie Sensory Bin Craft
They're baaack! Game nights at the orchard - grab your family, grab your friends & head to the orchard for a laidback evening of playing games. They have board games & cards available there to play, but you are more than welcome to bring your favorite game to enjoy...all ages are welcome!
Save the Date! On Saturday, November 8, a variety of local crafters, independent vendors and small business owners will be selling their goods, just in time for the holidays. Visit the Library and shop until you drop! Admission is free! Lunch will be available for purchase.
Groups will utilize compasses and maps to find waypoints scattered around the park during a timed competition. Open to all ages and experience! One adult required per group unless participants 16+. Beginner and intermediate course available! Register online. Cost $15 / Group (2-4 people)
Join for a Pancake Breakfast with the Pancake Man as we honor and celebrate the members of our military. Military members and their families eat for free! $5.00 donation for non-military going to Moving Veterans Forward and Operation 22 til Freedom. 10:30 Flag Ceremony with Taps & National Anthem
Visit this shopping experience and get a jump-start on your holiday gifts! Located at the Lied Multipurpose Complex, $2 admission. Shop local and Deaf artists, choose from handmade items as well as those sold by independent consultants. Bring friends! Proceeds benefit the ISD Class of 2026
Bennington MomCo (formerly Bennington MOPs) is hosting the annual craft show at St. Johns in Bennington. There will be concessions, raffles, La Cabañita Taco Truck and Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant will be parked out front from 11am-1pm and a variety of hand made vendors.
Hosted in the South Gym at Bellevue East High School by the Bellevue East Bands. Admission is $3.
$3 admission. all-day shopping. Gifts! Food! Decor! Handmade items. 120+ vendors.
Featuring 140+ vendors and food trucks along with a raffle -and- swag bags – this will be the event of the season!
Get ready for the holidays and support local artisans on Nov. 8 at the Arts & Crafts Fair at E.T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge. Enjoy shopping for handmade gifts and show your support for Nebraska’s creative local makers. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie. Merry Market is a two day event starting on November 7th at 4pm to 8pm and continuing on November 8th from 9am to 5pm.
The long-standing parade tradition is back to honor the defenders of our freedom!
Dog Man is in trouble! He needs your help to escape Petey’s Secret Lab before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Can you help Dog Man escape in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. There will be a session at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, November 8, we honor our military heroes in a celebration of Veterans Day. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.
This year, they are thrilled to welcome over 25 vendors, offering wares for everyone on your holiday list. All three levels of the home will be filled with local, small businesses ready to help you tackle that shopping list: from artisan candles, vintage treasures, original artworks, jewelry, menswear and accessories, and more!
The store is going to go wild with holiday cheer! Friends from Wildlife Encounters will be there to introduce young explorers to an adorable armadillo, plus a bunch of other amazing critters. Come and learn all about them, take some holiday pics, write your Christmas list, and discover a new appreciation for nature!
Council Bluffs Annual Parade to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
Join at the Outdoor Heritage Complex at Platte River State Park on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Veterans Appreciation Day! They’d like to honor and show our respect for those who have served in a war, sacrificing of themselves for the common good of our country. The first 50 visitors with any military ID will receive a token for one free shooting activity. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.
Which Blackstone business makes the best chili? Their annual competition continues in 2025! Come try a variety of chili’s and vote for your favorite one! Money raised benefits the Blackstone District!
Explore repujado, the traditional art of metal embossing, in this hands-on workshop led by visiting artist, Linda Garcia. Participants will learn how to create beautiful raised designs on soft metal using simple tools and techniques and create their own unique piece to take home. This is a free event for teens 13-18. No registration is required. Materials provided, while supplies last.
Join author Danielle Herzog for a reading of “What Are You, Lou?”. Participants will work together to craft a story and learn the joy of bringing characters and their adventures to life! This is a free event for children 6-12.
Bloomwell Autism Therapy is hosting a FREE Autism Screening & Dinosaur Dance Party on Saturday, November 8 from 1-5 PM! They'll be providing autism screenings that are catered toward kids ages 2-5 on a first come, first served basis. While you wait for your turn, they'll have sensory-friendly fun including: Bubbles, Slime, Games, Crafts, Sensory bins, Music, Dancing
Record-breaking, global comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters on the road and making a stop in Omaha on November 8.
Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine. Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!
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!
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Playdough Turkey Craft
Come One, Come All to Memorial Park on 11/11 at 1100 AM. Celebrate with Post #1 and All of Omaha to honor all Veterans. Lunch will be served at Post 1 after the ceremony .... and an Auxiliary Bakesale!
Caregivers of children ages two to five years old are invited to discover more about the world of herpetology. Join us at the James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet an animal ambassador, create animal art and more during this free program. This program is designed for ages 2-5 and their adult care-giver. Stop in at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center anytime between these hours to visit our herpetology-themed stations.
Help us light the way to a joyful holiday season! Join November 13th at 90th & Dodge for The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Family Festival Presented by American National Bank. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. in the bank parking lot with free food, family-fun activities, and pictures with Santa. Then, the fun continues with live music—and finally, they’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tree of Lights being hosted by the bank...as we light the big Christmas tree just after sunset. Mark your calendars: 5 p.m. November 13th in the American National Bank parking lot. We’ll see you there!
Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan designers, enjoy festive performances and celebrate the holiday season! Bring the kiddos for a chance to visit with and get those must-have photos with Santa, with all donation options going direct to Open Door Mission. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the magic! Santa's Schedule - Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: TBD
A superhero-themed family fun weekend!
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