Curiosity Lab: Homemade Play Dough
Every Thursday join in the Curiosity Lab, as we explore science with hands-on activities and experiments. *Participants should be prepared to get messy*
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Valley Public Library 232 N Spruce St, Valley, NE
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Shark Week Bingo
A.V. Sorensen BranchWe might need a bigger boat…or at least a bigger bingo card! Bring your friends or family to celebrate Shark Week with bingo. No prior knowledge of sharks is required to enjoy the game. This is a free event for adults and children ages 5 and older. Registration is required.
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Foam Party
La Vista Central Park Clubhouse 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NEJoin for a bubbly, high-energy foam party as our foam cannon fills the space with soft, sudsy fun! Kids can enjoy safe, refreshing foam play while families soak in the summer excitement
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Jazz on the Green: USAF Heartland of America Band “Raptor”
Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NEWarm nights. Cool grooves. Get ready to wrap yourself in another season of Jazz on the Green at Midtown Crossing presented by Omaha Performing Arts.
Thursdays, July 9 - August 13
Park Opens for Seating at 5PM
Pre-Show Starts at 6:30PM
Music Starts at 7:30PMFree -
Designer’s Den: Plush Pillows
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NECome one, come all to create perfectly personalized pillows! This month, we are making throw pillows and stuffing them so you can take them home with you. All supplies are provided. This activity is suitable for ages 5+. Space is limited. Registration is required.
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Out & About Reading Party
The Dock at Millwork Commons 1229 Millwork Avenue, Omaha, NEJoin Omaha Public Library the second Thursday of the month to read with fellow book lovers from all over Omaha for a silent reading party! This month we are at The Dock at Millwork Commons—a community corridor for public events. Neighboring food venues may be closed during the event, so you are welcome to bring your own food and drink. Please be sure to clean up after yourself.
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Movie Night at Highlander: Goat
Highlander Accelerator 3026 Lindsay Ave, Omaha, NEMovie Nights are a cherished tradition in the Highlander neighborhood, held on the lawn of the Highlander Accelerator. Everyone is welcome to this outdoor cinematic experience. This free event presents a family-friendly film suitable for all ages. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks for a cozy night. Free treats for the first 100 guests! (And available for purchase for additional guests) Lawn opens at 8, movie starts at sunset.
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Classics With a Cause Series: Shrek
Quasar Drive-In Theater 13427 N. 300th St, Valley, NEEach week, Quasar pairs up a local business with a local charitable cause, to present a “Classic” retro title for a “Free-to-the-Public ” event to raise awareness and support. This is a great way for your organization to educate and interact with an eager audience. Solicitation of free-will donations or mission-specific item donations can be part of pre-event, advertising co-op.
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Homegrown Festival at Nelson Produce Farm
Nelson Produce Farm 10505 N 234 St, Valley, NESunshine, sweet corn, and flavorful melons—it doesn’t get more summer than this. Join for their Homegrown Festival, a celebration of the crops we grow right here on our farm: sweet corn, watermelon, and cantaloupe. This summer favorite brings together fresh flavors, hands-on farm fun, and all the traditions you know and love.
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Treasure Hunt
La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La VistaAll Ages. Meet Outside the Library on the West Side
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Stomp and Shake Storytime
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United StatesGet ready for a roaring good time! In this hands-on musical experience inspired by Dinosaurumpus!, kids become the musicians as they explore the many ways percussion instruments make sound—shaking, scraping, and striking along with the story. Guided by a staff member from the Omaha Symphony, young participants will stomp, chomp, and make music together while discovering how rhythm brings this dino-filled tale to life.
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Unearth a Story with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NEUnearth A Story: Animals from the Past: Journey back in time this summer as we look at how modern-day animal adaptations can help us uncover the truth about our past! Registration is Required
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Hydrant Party
Hydrant - 2720 S 53rd St 2720 S. 53rd St., Omaha, NEKeep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
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Video Game Tournament: Super Smash Bros
Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin OPL for a Super Smash Bros tournament. They will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18. Registration is required
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Hydrant Party
Hydrant - 40th & Webster 40th and Webster, Omaha, NEKeep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
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Hydrant Party
Hydrant - 47th & Poppleton Ave 47th & Poppleton Ave., Omaha, NEKeep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
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Moonlight Movies: The Goonies (1985)
La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La VistaJoin on the second and fourth Fridays of June and July for free outdoor movies on the big screen. Yard games and movie-themed activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Blankets, chairs, and picnics are encouraged. Each movie will have a food truck on site serving treats for purchase. Celebrate Halloween in the summer! This themed event features The Goonies (1985) movie, orange decorating, candy giveaways and s’mores for spooky-fun memories. Movie is PG.
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90’s Corridos Tour
Liberty First Credit Union Arena 7300 Q St., Ralston, NELupillo Rivera, Pepe's Office, Dueto Voces del Rancho, El As de la Sierra, Rogelio Martínez, Leonel El Ranchero, El Halcón de la Sierra, El Narquillo, El Chalinillo coming to Liberty First Credit Union Arena on Friday, July 10, 2026!
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Songs & Stories
Southwind Park 8120 S. 92nd Avenue, La Vista, NE, United StatesSongs & Stories in the Park. All Ages. Meet at Southwind Park
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Kiddie Craft
La Vista Central Park Clubhouse 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NELet your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Join us as we use the fun of bubbles to create your own art masterpiece! Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play! Ages: 0 - 11
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Kids/Teen Craft Fair!
La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La VistaKids & Teens run Craft Fair. Bring cash to shop!
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Kid Coders 6-9: Gamebots
Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N 90th St, Omaha, NE, United StatesCalling 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 robo lion. Registration is required
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Out & About Storytime: The Joslyn
The Joslyn 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NEJoin 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.
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BioDiscovery Lab: Making with Microbes
Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NEEver wanted to create your own eco-friendly paper, plastic, or even animal-free leather? Now you can! In this immersive workshop, you’ll collaborate with living microbes—the same tiny organisms that make kombucha—to grow your own unique biomaterial at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll discover how yeast and bacteria work together to form sustainable materials that you can transform into creative, one-of-a-kind projects. Join us and explore the future of biofabrication—where science meets creativity!
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Hydrant Party
La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La VistaBeat the heat at our summer Hydrant Parties! La Vista Recreation is partnering with the Papillion Fire Department to offer Hydrant Parties at various locations across the city. Kids can cool off, run wild, enjoy popsicles, and make a splash as the hydrant sprays water high into the air for nonstop summer fun.
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Puzzle Competition – Adults
Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NECompete against other teams to complete the same puzzle in the fastest amount of time. All teams will be provided with a puzzle and will have two hours to finish the challenge. The first team to complete the puzzle wins! Space is limited, and registration is required.
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Puzzle Race
Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NECompete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register your team of 2-4 people or as an individual looking to join another team. Registration open today online or in person by dropping by either library and speaking with a librarian. Check out Puzzle Swap happening at the same time. Bring a puzzle (or two) to leave, take a new puzzle (or two!) back home with you! No registration required.
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Jeff Quinn Magic Show
South Omaha Library 2808 Q Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesJeff Quinn is roaring into our library with "Jurassic Magic", a dinosaur-themed Summer Reading Program magic show that's fun for all ages
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“The Joy of Painting” Paint-Along
Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United StatesCalling all aspiring artists and Bob Ross fans! Join Omaha Public Library and a Certified Ross Instructor to enjoy the joy of painting by learning to create a desert scene in Ross’s classic style. Come along to experience some ‘happy accidents’ and create your own artwork. All supplies provided. This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration is required
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Dino Domes
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NEStep back in time and build your own prehistoric world! Create a dinosaur terrarium with the perfect mini habitat for a dino friend. Bring your imagination and get ready for a roaring good time! This is a free event for kids ages 5 and older. Registration is required
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Music at Miller Park: Enjoli & Timeless
Miller Park 30th & Redick, Omaha, NE, United StatesKnown for their smooth vocals, big grooves, and undeniable stage presence, Enjoli & Timeless are bringing only the best summer vibes to Music at Miller Park. Classic soul and modern R&B flair mix into heartfelt slow jams, dance ready hits, and plenty of moments that get the whole crowd singing along. Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing them for the first time, Enjoli & Timeless bring the warmth, the joy, and the hometown pride.
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Movies Under The Stars: The Princess Bride
Elkhorn Shores 233rd & West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NEBring the whole crew—family, friends, and neighbors—and settle in for a cozy night of laughter, fresh air, and community fun. Firepits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE to the public!
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Marcus Summer Movies: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Marcus Theaters Marcus Theaters, Omaha, NE, United StatesMake this summer movie season magical by heading to Marcus Theaters between June 7 and Aug. 13, 2026, for a series of family favorites! They'll play a different movie each week for only $3 (+tax), so grab the family and we'll see you at the theatre.
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Dino Domes
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NEStep back in time and build your own prehistoric world! Create a dinosaur terrarium with the perfect mini habitat for a dino friend. Bring your imagination and get ready for a roaring good time! This is a free event for kids ages 5 and older. Registration is required
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Shark Week Bingo
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NEWe might need a bigger boat…or at least a bigger bingo card! Bring your friends or family to celebrate Shark Week with bingo. No prior knowledge of sharks is required to enjoy the game. This is a free event for adults and children ages 5 and older. Registration is required.
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SUReal Collage Art for Teens
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NEChallenge your creative boundaries in this Art Workshop for teens! Instructor Shawnequa Linder will introduce surrealism and encourage teens to use their imaginations to go beyond reality in order to create a collage. Come tell a story through collaging techniques and let your creativity flourish! All materials will be provided. This is a free event for teens, ages 13-19. Registration is required.
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Root & Roar Yoga
Bayliss Park 6th Street and 1st Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesJoin for a 30 minute yoga inspired storytime with Root & Roar Yoga at Bayliss Park! Most appropriate for kids 5 and younger and an adult companion. Please bring your own mat, beach towel, or blanket to the park. In the event of inclement weather this program will be moved to the Library
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Hydrant Party
Hydrant - 33rd & Burt St 33rd & Burt St., Omaha, NEKeep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
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Babysitting Clinic
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NEBecome the best babysitter you can be! Training will include a babysitting guidebook, basic first aid, and age-appropriate practices for caring for infants, preschoolers, toddlers, and school age youth. The clinic is taught by Nebraska 4-H Extension staff. This is a free program for ages 11 and up. Registration is required
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Hydrant Party
Hydrant - 21st & Burdette St 21st & Burdette St., Omaha, NEKeep cool all summer long with hydrant parties! Splash away when the Omaha Parks and Recreation Department comes to your neighborhood to unleash the fun at 3 different locations every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please bring your own towel
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