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Let's celebrate love! There will be Valentine's Day stories, guided yoga, and a lovely craft activity to make and take home. Your heart is sure to grow at least three sizes!
Grades - K-12th. Registration required
A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story. This is a free event for all ages.
Stop by the library today to make a Valentine card. All ages are welcome. Children require parental supervision. This is a passive activity. Stickers, paper and other supplies will be available while they last.
Join us for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.
Today we will have tree-mendous fun with Keep Omaha Beautiful educators! We’ll read the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert and watch as Leaf Man rides the wind and journeys across the land. After reading the book, we’ll take a short nature walk to explore our own library landscape and collect nature treasures. We’ll finish our adventure by making our own leafy creatures.
Historically, the dominant habitat in Iowa has been tall grass prairie. Once, massive herds of bison and elk roamed over this landscape. These large herbivores played a vital role in sustaining the prairie. During this special session of Homeschool in the Hills, we’ll examine how bison and elk helped shape the prairie and we’ll look at the complex relationship between humans and these large prairie dwellers. We’ll even get an opportunity to get an up close look at the bison and elk herds at Botna Bend Park.
Pre-K Play at La Vista Community Center. Ages 0-4.
Ages 10-18. Sign up for this chocolate event where they will get to taste some chocolates, play a chocolate coin toss game, and create a layered chocolate pudding trifle to enjoy. Register by February 10. If you have food allergies please let us know when you register. Call the library to sign up.
Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap! Paper Crafting Drop-In is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
From the heart of Kansas City, LeVelle Browning, affectionately known as LB, emerges as the radiant beacon of R&B and Neo-Soul. With a career that is as vibrant as his personality, LeVelle stands out in the contemporary music scene with his authentic sound, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating stage presence.
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club.
Customize your own heart-shaped bunting for Valentine's Day! All supplies provided. Adults Only. Registration Required
A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story.
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!
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