Events

Join for this special Meet a Musician storytime with the Omaha Symphony! They’ll be joined by a clarinet player who will bring the children’s book "Kitten’s First Full Moon" to life with live music. 

Did you know some animals, plants, and even rocks can glow under special light—and you can see it too! Using a handheld blacklight, educators from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab will help uncover the science of biofluorescence with a unique presentation and hands-on glowing experiments! This is a free event for Teens 13+. Registration is not required.

The tour that lit up last year returns bigger and hotter than ever — with even more flames, more glow, and more high-octane action. Fans can expect the same edge-of-your-seat thrills they love, now supercharged with enhanced pyro effects, dazzling lighting, and jaw-dropping stunts. Get ready to cheer on your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks — Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, and Skelesaurus™ — plus the all-new Rhinomite™, making its live debut this season! That’s not all: the epic transforming robot is back to wow the crowd, and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team will once again deliver gravity-defying action. With special kids pricing available at every event, it’s the ultimate family experience you won’t want to miss.

Founded in 1999 by Troy Timpel, Villain Arts has grown from a single tattoo convention in Philadelphia into the largest tattoo festival organizer in the world. Today, they host more than 30 shows across the United States each year, creating spaces where world-class artists, collectors, and fans come together to celebrate the art of tattooing.

Teens grade 6-12 are invited to join the hunt.  Bring your own basket.

Families are invited to dress up, dance together, and make magical memories in a whimsical underwater setting filled with music, lights, and ocean-inspired décor. Whether it’s your child’s first prom or a fun twist on a classic tradition, this is a chance to slow down, laugh together, and enjoy a special evening out. Dress in your finest attire and experience the magic of prom together! Youth ages: 4-12

Men’s: Omaha Kings vs Wichita Wings – 7pm

Featuring incredible orchid displays from local and regional vendors and growers, the 37th annual Greater Omaha Orchid Society's Orchid Show and Sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

They’re adding some extra “hop” to this year’s Hop to the Movies by featuring Disney Pixar’s latest animated adventure “Hoppers”! Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Coloring Stations, and complimentary-size popcorn.

Join the UNO Biomechanics Lab for fun and educational basketball experience! Guests will be able to participate in various NBA Draft Combine exercises, where they’re able to compare themselves to their friends, family, and NBA players. A running leaderboard of top participant performances will be displayed throughout the event.

Get a jump start on your garden by picking up and swapping seeds with other local gardeners.

The ultimate behind-the-scenes Bemis experience! Go beyond the galleries to discover Bemis’s upper floors, where you can visit with artists-in-residence to see their studios and view their works in progress. Explore Artists' Studios, All-ages art activity, VOLUMES Performance with Phill Smith

Get ready to pucker up and party at the 3rd Annual Midtown Pickle Party, back by wildly popular demand! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 28 from 3 to 6 PM at Midtown Crossing, where pickle lovers of every kind can enjoy creative pickle‑themed drinks, eats and fun. This neighborhood all-things-pickle pub crawl is bigger, bolder, and crunchier than ever, packed with pickle‑icious surprises around every corner. Come for the pickles, stay for the party!

Volleyball: LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Get ready for a wild night filled with fun and discovery! Designed for children ages 5 to 12, Kids Night Out invites young explorers to connect with wildlife in exciting new ways after hours at the Zoo. Led by trained educators, each themed evening includes hands-on activities, up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, a movie, pizza, snacks, and much more. Drop-off starts at 5 p.m. and pickup is at 9 p.m. Registration is $50 per child.