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Excitement is building for the 60th Anniversary Omaha Home & Garden Expo to be held Friday, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st at the CHI Health Center, 10th Street & Capitol Ave. The Omaha Home & Garden Expo has been an Annual Family Tradition since 1967. This year’s Show has become the area’s Most Complete showcase of the latest products and services for the Home – Inside and Out!
Join for Sensory Storytime! This storytime is designed for children with and without autism and other developmental disabilities. There will be visuals showing what to expect, a book or two, songs, and other play items. This is meant to be a quieter storytime than our weekly Toddler and ABC storytimes. Registration is required. Space is limited to 12 families. Please register your family only once.
Kids can stop in, build their own F1-style LEGO car, and enjoy a morning of creative racing fun. Free event all age event, come early to grab a spot (While Supplies Last!!)
Tea 101 is an interactive session led by staff from The Tea Smith. It is ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. Limited samples of tea will be provided. This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Hoff Fourth Friday is a monthly celebration of art, music, food, and community at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Enjoy gallery openings, pop-up restaurant, live music, hands-on activities, and creative energy throughout the Hoff.
Bring the fam in for some fun and creative activities. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
Coffee & Kittens with Bennington Library and Felius Cat Cafe. Must be 7+ to attend the event.
Calling 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, kids will create a robotic ring. This is a free event for kids 10-12. Children under the age of 10 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.
Come and pal around with some adorable puppies! 🐶 Our friends from Rock Creek Puppies will be bringing a bunch of adorable fur balls for little ones to meet, pet, and play with. Plus, there will be a dog-themed Hey Clay demo and - who knows? - Bluey might even make an appearance! It's going to be absolutely paw-some! 🐾
Come to The RiverFront Community Seed Share to get free pollinator-friendly flower seeds, locally sourced right here in the community! Whether you are new to gardening or have been growing plants for years, this is a great opportunity to meet with other garden-enthusiasts, learn more about the garden community in Omaha, and gather a new collection of seeds for your garden. Community Space (Greenhouse Apartment Building, West Entrance)
The sledding hill is open 12–6 PM on select weekends, transforming the amphitheater into a snowy playground for all ages. Grab a saucer (or bring your own), take the hill, and enjoy the ultimate winter thrill—no lift ticket required!
Sample sap right from the tree before gathering around a campfire to learn about the syrup-making process. Taste various maple syrups and create a memento of your day to take home.
Get in the mood for some melodies and win prizes at another round of Music BINGO with the Music BINGO People, sponsored by the Gretna Community Foundation! Gretna United Methodist Church is at 11457 S. 204th St.
You will be "locked" in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling “The Last Kids on Earth” series by Max Brallier. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12.
Join for a magical showing of Frozen 2 on the big screen! While enjoying the movie, kids can take part in fun Frozen-themed crafts and activities inspired by their favorite characters. Costumes are welcome, creativity is encouraged, and all ages are invited to sing along and celebrate the spirit of adventure! This is a free event.. Crafts and activities available while supplies last.
Discover the basics of growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed in this hands-on, 60-minute demonstration with Nebraska Extension. Learn how to choose seeds, care for seedlings, and prepare young plants for the garden. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave ready to grow with confidence. This is a free event for adults. Registration is required.
Join OPL for a Mario Kart tournament at the Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18. Registration is required.
They’re taking a spin on last year’s game night and turning it into an indoor winter carnival for all ages to enjoy. Escape the cold, burn off some energy, and enjoy a variety of interactive carnival-style games operated by local businesses.
Be a geologist! Be a paleontologist! Find out what these scientists have in common and the tools they use. Learn how different rocks were formed, observe some real fossils, and make your own. This is a free event for ages 6-12.
Annual charity event is the best way to start off the Saint Patrick's Day Season in Omaha. Live entertainment and dinner. $20/Adults, $8/Kids. $5 entry if no food ticket purchased.
Men’s Soccer Game: Omaha Kings vs Minnesota Blizzard – 2pm. Women’s Soccer Game: Omaha Queens vs Kansas Astras – 5pm
Embark on a whimsical journey with Maestro Mouse and the Omaha Symphony as they bring to life New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown’s “Wild Symphony.” Travel through forests, oceans, and beyond in this enchanting musical adventure that blends storytelling, stunning visuals, and captivating orchestral music.
Join this month's Craft and Chat to learn foundational Cricut cutter skills as they assemble zipper bags, great as makeup, pencil bags, and more! By the end of this craft, all participants will have the know-how which can be applied to many other Cricut cutter crafts
Are you ready for spring? Because WE are. And so is our good friend Miss Jill! She'll be here to read a few fun springtime stories before guiding kids through an adorable springtime craft activity. Everyone will go home feeling as joyful as a garden in full bloom!
Sand Art Necklace and Bracelet
Recipe: Cheese Ball! Ages 10-18. Register at Front Desk
When Disney On Ice skates into your hometown, discover a whole new world as you’re swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade. Join the adventures of Anna and Elsa where magic awaits them at every turn. Play at a larger-than-life carnival with the Toy Story gang and their new friend, Forky. Set off on a safari to the Pride Lands with Simba and his friends. Explore the London skyline with Mary Poppins, Jack and the lamp lighters.
Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area. This month's craft project: Rainbow Tambourines
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
You'll be putting together multiple puzzles in a 2ish hour time frame. The fastest team (cumulative time) will win the top prize. Each team will be a team of up to 4 people. Every team will be doing the SAME puzzles, but how fast is up to you and how well you work together. Some people work better in a small group, and others work better in a big group. We are limiting it to no more than 4 per group and no less than 2 for fairness. Members: $20 per person / NonMembers: $25, Teams of 4: $80 member / $100 non-members
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth offers participants the opportunity to register for a timed 5K run, timed 10K run or untimed two-mile walk. They also offer a virtual option if you're unable to join in person.
Join 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.
It's that time of year again! Bring the family out for our annual Maple Tree Tap at Botna Bend Park and learn the basics of syrup making—from tapping the trees to bottling the final product. You'll even get to explore the syrup shack at Botna Bend and learn how we make this sweet, sticky treat for our annual Pancake Feed every fall. Local maple syrup samples will also be available as supplies last.
Sample sap right from the tree before gathering around a campfire to learn about the syrup-making process. Taste various maple syrups and create a memento of your day to take home.
Come create your own comedy stories with Shelly Nosbisch from the Nebraska Writers Collective! Participants will use a prompted writing activity to create their own project and share it with the others, if they want. This is a free program for ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Celebrate the sunlight! You lose an hour of sleep, but you gain an hour of sun! Join us for sunlight and spring crafts, music, and vibes. Grades 6-12 welcome, no library card or registration required.
Ages 18+. Internationally acclaimed flutist Dr. Beard will be discussing the complex role of orchestras and music in concentration camps in WWII. Includes a live performance.
Come enjoy a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food-safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. This free event is open to adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.
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