Unearth a Story with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Unearth 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!
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40 events found.
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Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NE
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Kids On The Block Puppet Show
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NEJoin at the library for WhyArts Kids on the Block, an engaging educational puppet program designed for children in grades K–4. Through lively performances and interactive storytelling, this special event introduces children to what it’s like to live with a disability. Each puppet is operated by a puppeteer who shares the same disability, making the overall message authentic and relevant.
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Comic Con Nebraska
CHI Health Center 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NEComic Con Nebraska is stampeding back into the Omaha Convention Center August 8-9, 2026!!
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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 kangaroo.. Registration is required
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Booked It! Pizza Party
Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesYou've achieved your summer reading goal! Join for a celebratory pizza party. Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while supplies last. We'll also have some nostalgic crafts! This is a free event for adults 19+ only. Registration is required
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MAHA Music Festival
The RiverFront 900 Farnam St, Omaha, NEHeadlining the 2026 Maha Festival is UK indie rock breakout Wet Leg joined by Omaha’s own Bright Eyes, Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike, and rising alternative standout Blondshell. Indie-folk favorites Whitney round out the bill alongside Omaha-based David Nance & Mowed Sound and emerging local artist Carver Jones.
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Aksarben Tirc Crit Cycling Race
Aksarben Village 67th and Center, Omaha, NE, United StatesA bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic. Free for Spectators. Family Activities: Obstacle Course, Skills Zone, Bike Fitting, Strider Zone, Playground, UNO Kinesiology
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2nd Annual Glow in the Dark Foam Party!
Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United StatesGet ready for the ultimate party experience with Shadow Lake's 2nd annual Back to School Foam Party! 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Regular Foam Party. 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Glow-in-the-Dark Foam Party. Event will be held in the middle of the mall. Wear your old tennis shoes and bring a towel! FREE Event.
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Movies Under The Stars: Monster’s Inc
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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“The Joy of Painting” Paint-Along
South Omaha Library 2808 Q Street, 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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Kids On The Block Puppet Show
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NEJoin at the library for WhyArts Kids on the Block, an engaging educational puppet program designed for children in grades K–4. Through lively performances and interactive storytelling, this special event introduces children to what it’s like to live with a disability. Each puppet is operated by a puppeteer who shares the same disability, making the overall message authentic and relevant.
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Jazz on the Green: Braxton Cook
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 -
Out & About Reading Party
The Joslyn 2200 Dodge St, 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 Joslyn in the Discovery Garden. This month we are at The Joslyn! This is an outdoor venue, so please bring a chair or blanket. Museum admission is free. Museum admission is free. Please review the museum guidelines before attending this event.
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Classics With a Cause Series: The Karate Kid
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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Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival 2026
Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Elkhorn, NEBalloons launch Friday and Saturday Evening 7 PM. Gates open at 5:00 pm to give spectators an early glimpse at the hot air balloons as pilots assemble them for their flights.
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Perseids Night Sky Event
Crescent Hill at Hitchcock (Previously Mt. Crescent Ski Area) 17026 Snowhill Ln, Honey Creek, IATake in the beauty of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower and explore the wonders to be found in the night sky at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock! On Friday, August 14th, the park will stay open until midnight so visitors can view the night sky away from city lights. Visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars, and telescopes to view nature's fireworks from the ski hill area and the park's trail system. The Omaha Astronomical Society will be present with telescopes to help you get a close-up look at celestial bodies.
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Annual Chalk Art Festival
Midtown Crossing 32nd and Farnam, Omaha, NE, United StatesGet ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant color and creativity! The 8th Annual Chalk Art Festival invites local artists to transform the sidewalks around Turner Park into breathtaking chalk masterpieces.
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Back to School Bash
Montclair Community Center 2304 S 135th Ave., Omaha, NE, United StatesGames, snacks, bounce house, crafts, and more! Event partnered with MTPG Neighborhood Association, and Montclair Elementary PTO
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Kid Coders 10-12: Gamebots
Central Library 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NECalling 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 eoraptor. Registration is required
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Booked It! Pizza Party
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United StatesYou've achieved your summer reading goal! Join for a celebratory pizza party. Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while supplies last. We'll also have some nostalgic crafts! This is a free event for adults 19+ only. Registration is required
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Puzzle Competition – Adults
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United StatesCompete 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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Third Saturday – Music in Dundee: Mike McDermott Trio
Dundee 5011 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, United StatesDundee is bringing the neighborhood to life with monthly live music in the streets—and you're invited! On the third Saturday evening of each month, from 6–8pm, enjoy the sounds of local talent as we welcome a different Omaha-area musician to perform right in the heart of the neighborhood. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or heading to dinner, take a moment to pause, listen, and soak in the vibrant community energy that makes Dundee so special.
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Music at the Crossing: Happy Endings
Gretna Crossing Amphitheater 20915 Highview St, Gretna, NE🎶 Music at the Crossing Summer Concert Series Presented by Eagle Engineering Group! Join the City of Gretna at the Gretna Crossing Park Amphitheater for a FREE community event with incredible local talent. GATES OPEN AT 6PM - MUSIC IS FROM 7PM-10PM
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Movies Under The Stars: Moana
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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Teen Hangout: Clay Pottery
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NEGet your hands messy and your creativity moving! Teens are invited to learn basic clay-working techniques while making simple pieces like pinch pots and other small creations. All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination. This is a free event for teens.
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Out & About Storytime: Joslyn Castle & Gardens
Joslyn Castle & Gardens 3902 Davenport St., Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin OPL at “Once Upon a Time at the Castle,” a storytime and wildlife adventure in the enchanted gardens. Storytime will feature stories, creative movement, music and more. After storytime, learn about the real creatures we read about through live wildlife interactions and activities. This month we will learn about insects.
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Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NEIn order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.
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SUReal Collage Art for Teens
Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th 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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Bats of Nebraska
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United StatesDiscover the incredible world of bats in this engaging presentation for adults led by Nebraska Wildlife Rehab! Learn the basics of bat biology, explore common myths and misconceptions, and uncover the many surprising ways bats help and support human communities. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already a bat enthusiast, this program will leave you with a new appreciation for these fascinating nighttime creatures. This is a free event for adults 19+.
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Classics With a Cause Series: The Fifth Element
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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Puzzle Competition – Adults
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones 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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Dundee Day 2026
Dundee 5011 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, United StatesParade Time TBD
Dundee Day began in the 1950’s as a sidewalk sale and became an official day of events in 1992. Over the years, the event has included a ‘prettiest baby’ contest, appearances by local artists such as cartoonist Jeffrey Koterba, and the celebrated relocation of the Dundee Dell from Dodge Street to Underwood Avenue. Today, presented by Dundee Bank and Dundee Pediatrics, this family-friendly street festival celebrates and highlights the Dundee neighborhood with a parade, 5k run, art and craft vendors, book sale, pancake breakfast, food trucks, live music, live art drawing, and beer garden. -
Kid Coders 10-12: 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 eoraptor. Registration is required
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Summer Sounds at Highlander Community Day
Highlander Accelerator 3026 Lindsay Ave, Omaha, NEIn partnership with Seventy Five North, O-pa is adding the Summer Sounds to the seventh annual Highlander Community Day. All are welcome to celebrate community and the positive energy of the Highlander neighborhood with food, fun, and live music! 11:00 AM: DJ Chevy 11:30 AM: Heartbeat Dance 12:00 PM: Parfait 12:45 PM: DJ Chevy 1:00 PM: Big Wade 1:45 PM: DJ Mr. Soull 2:00 PM: Hip Hop Lab Dance Party with DJ Mr. Soull Free -
“The Joy of Painting” Paint-Along
Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, 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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Movies Under The Stars: Voters Choice Contest
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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Clay Pottery
Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NEGet your hands messy and your creativity moving! Teens are invited to learn basic clay-working techniques while making simple pieces like pinch pots and other small creations. All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination. This is a free event for teens. Registration is required.
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Bats of Nebraska
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United StatesDiscover the incredible world of bats in this engaging presentation for adults led by Nebraska Wildlife Rehab! Learn the basics of bat biology, explore common myths and misconceptions, and uncover the many surprising ways bats help and support human communities. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already a bat enthusiast, this program will leave you with a new appreciation for these fascinating nighttime creatures. This is a free event for adults 19+.
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Millard Days 2026
Andersen Park 136th and Q St, Omaha, NE, United StatesMillard Days traditions; including the carnival, parade, & beer gardens.
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Booked It! Pizza Party
Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United StatesYou've achieved your summer reading goal! Join for a celebratory pizza party. Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while supplies last. We'll also have some nostalgic crafts! This is a free event for adults 19+ only. Registration is required
Free [REGISTER]
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