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Make your heart flutter and swirl with delight with mesmerizing DIY Snow Globes!! This is a FREE, all ages event! Perfect afternoon for a Valentine's Workshop with kids out of school!! Please keep in mind that events fill up quickly when school in not in session. Supplies are first come, first serve. You can come as early as open (10 am) to reserve your spot
Many people enjoy Conversation Hearts on Valentine’s Day, but we are here to teach conservation! We will be creating “Conservation Hearts” with recycled materials. Participants will learn about fast fashion and over-packaging and discuss some ways to cut back on waste this year.
Participants are welcome to contribute a few small pieces of scrap fabric cut from worn-out clothing or leftovers from sewing projects. We will provide materials. The heart takes about 30 minutes to make.
A puzzle competition with an Escape Room twist! Each team will have 2 hours to complete the same 368-piece puzzle and solve the included mystery. There will be 10 teams competing to see who can finish the puzzle the fastest!
Join OPL for a fun-filled afternoon watching "Wonka" (2023)! It will be an interactive experience with activities during the movie. Families may bring blankets, pillows, and food with the expectation that each family will clean up their mess. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. with the events starting at 2 p.m. This is a free event for kids 5+.
Learn about the amazing world of bees! Discover how to get your start with backyard beekeeping with special guests from Valhalla Bee Farm. Taste and ask questions about honey with Bee Bum Honey. There will be activities for all ages from kids to adults!
Visit scenic Platte River State Park for a romantic Valentine’s Day Steak Night on Feb. 14 at the Walter Scott Jr. Lodge & Restaurant! The dinner will include choices of steak, chicken, fish, appetizers, a salad bar and more. A 2025 state park vehicle permit is required for park entry. Call for reservations.
Bring your loved ones to Mahoney State Park this Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, for a fantastic meal at Carl’s restaurant! A valid Nebraska State Park permit is required for park entry. Call for reservations.
Join The RiverFront for Sweetie Skate Night! Get ready to skate the night away with a live DJ. Capture the moment with fun photo ops to create lasting memories with your special someone or friends. It's going to be a night filled with love, laughter and great music, so don't miss out!
How is the Forest different after the sun goes down? How does the full moon affect nocturnal animals? Come learn this and more at our guided Full Moon Hike! This program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons. The guided hike will proceed after the discussion. Please join after the hike for a seasonal snack.
Spend Valentine's Day with The Bubbly Tart at their evening tea and wine/bubbly tasting! The cost is $65/person plus tax. The menu includes a variety of sweet and savory bites to pair with five different wines or bubbly.
This Valentine's Day, treat your special someone to an intimate dinner in an enchanting garden setting at Lauritzen Gardens. Indulge in fine dining, see incredible art, and be serenaded by the soothing melodies of Goldenrod Duo, whose live music will set the perfect mood for the evening. After your three-course meal, take a stroll through Sean Kenney's Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks, featuring intricate, brick-built sculptures that showcase the interconnectedness of the natural world. These awe-inspiring works serve as a lovely reminder that, much like nature, love flourishes with connection, harmony, and care. Reservations Required, Seating from 6 to 9 p.m.
Enjoy a Free glass of champagne to get you started! You will learn the basics of decorating beautiful sugar cookies and techniques and tricks to give your cookies a professional look! They will work on a few different designs. Everything is included and a few cookies to decorate and take home.
Visit scenic Platte River State Park with your loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a Valentine’s weekend brunch. This brunch is walk-in only; no reservations will be accepted.
Adults (13+): $19.95
Children (12 and under): $9.95
The Valentine's Day 5K is the 3rd race in 2025 Winter Fitness Series. The race takes place on a very flat 1.5 mile closed loop course at scenic Two Rivers State Park in Waterloo, NE. Just minutes west of Omaha. USATF Certified. Official times. Presented by Run Nebraska and 402 XC & Track. Great for first timers and those looking to stick to New Years Resolutions!
Join OPL and the Boxcar Children to solve a brand new mystery! Follow clues and mysteries through an interactive choose your own adventure story where each choice will lead you to a craft or activity that will change the story and lead you to another clue or decision. You decide where the story goes! Can you solve the mystery and make it to the end? designed for kids ages 6-12 year
Attention dinosaur-loving families: you'll LOVE this Valentine's weekend party! Join for the opening of Antarctic Dinosaurs. This fun event will include dinosaur-themed trivia, bingo and crafts, plus a visit by special guest Dinosaur Ranger Anthony from Stomp Chomp Roar. Activities are geared toward preschool through third-grade students and families, and the exhibit is an exciting adventure for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress in either Valentine’s Day or dinosaur attire. Can’t wait to celebrate with some roaring good family fun! This activity is FREE for museum members; regular-admission rates apply for non-members. Registration not required.
Join us for our monthly series celebrating music. Come enjoy dancing and singing. This program is best suited for those 5 and under, but all ages are welcome! This program takes place in the Community Gym at Papillion Landing.
Mid year Expo designed to capture kids and families attention with 40 - 50 exhibitors to ignite interest in STEM Aviation. These are just a few Highlights of a developing roster of WOW come sees. At least 1 Sail Plane, EAA80 Club Build Glass Star, Youth Built RV-12 that has been flying for 2 years, A Planetarium, Telescope to view the Sun-spots, Airplane Simulator Flight Lab, and more!
Missing any socks? You just might find the culprit at our store! Author Lisa Smith and illustrator Cherri Yost will be here to read and sign their book The Sneaky Sock Gremlin. Don't miss out!
Dress your best and make a mess as we mangle (and re-assemble) teddy bears, devour chocolate and ice cream, and belt our hearts out to break-up songs.
Make a chocolate 'bomb' chock full of cocoa and marshmallows! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Avery has been told that she can inherit a fortune, but she has to solve the puzzles left behind by the eccentric billionaire first. Can you help her outsmart the others in line to inherit before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Inheritance Games series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
Guests 21 and over will embark on a multi-stop journey through Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Pavilion and the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium with special experiences and activities around every corner. Reservations are required as capacity is limited.
Don’t miss your chance to see comedian Ben Bailey live in Omaha! He drove the smash hit series Cash Cab (still in syndication around the world) for over 550 episodes, earning multiple Daytime Emmy® Awards. Prior to becoming “the Cash Cab guy,” he performed at The Comedy Store in LA, in clubs across NYC, and at major comedy festivals around the world. Bailey starred in two specials for Comedy Central. He released "Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology" in 2011; and “Ben Bailey: Live and Uncensored” in 2016.
Gather your best friends for an unforgettable Galentine’s High Tea at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Enjoy an elegant afternoon in the stunning Schimmel Ballroom, holiday themed pastries, and heart-shaped desserts. Paired with a curated selection of local teas, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the gals this Valentine’s season. Reserve your table today—seating is limited!
Valentine's Day teas available in February! The cost is $60/person plus tax. Menu includes a variety of mini treats plus some savory items (all made in the bakery). Seating is limited to 20, reserve your spots.
B – I – N – G – O! How well do you know classic and popular storybook characters? Come play bingo with others at OPL, test your knowledge of storybook characters, and maybe win a book to take home! Come as a family or with friends and enjoy
Pop into creativity! Join our DIY Mini Gumball Machine Workshop and let your kid's imagination dispense some serious fun! This is a FREE, all ages event!
Please keep in mind that some schools are out this day and spaces will fill up quickly, you can reserve your spot as early as open (10am) Supplies are first come first serve!
Today there will be a special guests from Keep Omaha Beautiful who will read Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Just as Ruby learns to identify the birds in her neighborhood, we will also learn to observe specific features in order to identify common backyard Nebraska birds. They will make a tool to help us on our birdwatching adventures and conclude with a bird watching expedition outside.
Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!
Join the Ralston Chamber Fearless Females for a fun afternoon of networking and a special edition of Bingo! Fee includes 2 drink tickets and delicious desserts! Fun prizes for straight bingo, 4 corners and blackout.
At Puzzlepalooza, you'll have the opportunity to test your speed, precision, and teamwork as you race against the clock and other teams to finish. Check in between 5:30-6:30pm, then promptly at 6:30pm every team checked in will open their same 500 piece puzzle. Each team will have 3 hours to successfully finish their puzzle, but only the first 3 teams to successfully get their puzzle put together will win the prizes!
If you are interested in ghosts, ghost hunting, or the paranormal that surrounds Iowa, you won't want to miss this event! Come learn about Iowa ghost lore and legends, paranormal equipment, history of ghost hunting, and types of mediums and psychics. Event is free and open to the public. More appropriate for an adult audience.
Join us at the library for crochet club! You can bring your own supplies to work on individual projects or you can join library staff in learning a new small project each month. All ages welcome. (Recommended 10+)
It’s the granddaddy of them all! The big one! This show is packed with sights, sounds and activities for the whole family! If you love to fish, hunt, boat, camp or travel… if you love anything and everything to do with the great outdoors… you’ve got to make plans to be here!
Today there will be a special guests from Keep Omaha Beautiful who will read Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Just as Ruby learns to identify the birds in her neighborhood, we will also learn to observe specific features in order to identify common backyard Nebraska birds. They will make a tool to help us on our birdwatching adventures and conclude with a bird watching expedition outside.
They’re creepy! They’re crawly! They’re insects! Identify the parts of an insect with your own sock insect, make a pollinator picture, and more as we learn about these important little creatures who have a big impact on our world.
Test your sleuthing skills at the library! Follow the clues to find hidden objects and earn stamps. Turn in a full stamp card and receive a prize! Don't worry, the fun doesn't stop there... You can grab a new card and keep playing! This activity is aimed at children ages 6-11, but younger siblings and parents can play along too. See you there, super sleuths!
The holidays at the Shealy household are always a wild family affair. This year, however, Dotty and her three adult children are exchanging more than just gifts. As Dotty struggles with challenges of dementia, her children find themselves in a delicate juggling act—caring for their mother while also attending to their own needs. Described as “a thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama” from The New York Times, this fresh and amusing play takes on the complexities of aging parents, midlife crises and the essence of a West Philadelphia community with a blend of wit and candor. Disclaimer: Contains adult language and situations.
Get ready for a TUX-tastic good time as we decorate delicious Penguin cookies, then waddle over as we snack on our treats and hear the story "Tacky The Penguin". This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve while supplies last!
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