Events

Go on a wild science adventure with Keep Omaha Beautiful(opens in a new tab) to explore the mammals in our urban ecosystem! Get hands-on with skulls, pelts, and scat (replicas) from local mammals, uncovering the secrets of who eats what, and how.

Join our Creative Movement Workshop! Perfect for all levels, this fun session explores expressive movement to boost confidence and unique style. Learn a simple dance routine from a teaching artist with Pear Tree Performing Arts. This is a free event for kids 6-12. Registration is required.

Click Clack Duck will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

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 Robo Pup. This is a free event for kids 6-9. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.

In this hands-on biodesign activity, visitors ages 8 and up will explore the fascinating world of biodegradable polymers derived from seaweed. Using alginate, a natural polymer found in large brown algae like kelp, participants mix a custom algae gel and transform it into colorful, squishy strings through a chemical reaction in a calcium bath. 

Celebrate the arrival of Pi Day at The RiverFront on 3.14! The RiverFront will have a variety of Pi-related activities. Come read our Pi Day story walk, enjoy crafts, games, and of course mini pies as you celebrate the mathematical holiday! Join at the 11th Street Promenade at Gene Leahy Mall!

STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end! This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required

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 encouraged.

The Sports For Kids Foundation will host its 35th annual Benefit Auction & Dinner on Saturday, March 14 at the DC Centre at 11830 Stonegate Dr, Omaha, NE 68164. The event will feature over 200 items, including world-class sports memorabilia, entertainment collectibles, vacation packages and more.

Discover and connect with your local health and wellness vendors for resources to support a healthier you!

Click Clack Duck will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

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.

Create your own kite. While supplies last. For kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.

Work on your fiber art projects while enjoying the company of others. Crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, and other fiber art mediums welcomed. Third Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 in the Main Library's Meeting Room.

Bump! Set! Spike! Join OPL and the Omaha Supernovas volleyball team for storytime! Read about playing volleyball and then show off your volleyball skills with the team members.

Celebrate reading with a party all about bookmarks! Kids can decorate a variety of bookmarks using fun supplies and their own creativity. From colorful designs to imaginative patterns, everyone will leave with a collection of unique bookmarks to enjoy with their favorite books. All supplies are included while supplies last. This is a free event for kids ages 6-10, and registration is required.

Nerf Battle: Have a Nerf gun at home? Want to battle it out with others, they’ll have a Nerf battle in Turf Room, set with obstacles. Don’t have a nerf gun? Don’t worry they will have extras. Ages: 8 -14 years old (*6-7 year olds can participate with parental supervision.) Cost: FREE for members, day pass rate for non members ($10)

Click Clack Duck will visit for a special storytime! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. We explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.

Curiosity Crew is a one-hour, hands-on STEM program for children ages 2–11 that blends play, exploration, and early learning. Through interactive activities using age-appropriate technology, toys, and apps, young learners discover foundational STEM concepts while building problem-solving, motor, and early literacy skills. This playful, engaging environment helps spark curiosity and comfort with digital tools from an early age, while also supporting school readiness by nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. March Theme: Shrinking Art! Space is limited. Registration is encouraged.

Volleyball: LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Atlanta