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Shakespeare’s most-beloved romantic comedy springs to life in this delightful ballet! Feuding fairies and mismatched lovers collide in the Forest of Arden, leading to a busy night of comic confusion and dazzling dance, set to Felix Mendelssohn’s enchanting score. It’s a merry affirmation that with the right kind of magic on your side, true love can conquer all!
Arrowhead Trail Run is a 5k marked course at Arrowhead Park. Choose the traditional 5k distance, 2 laps for a 10k, or complete as many laps as you can in a 4 hour Enduro! Medals will be awarded for the top 10 males and females in the 5k, 10k and 4 Hour Enduro event categories. ALL are welcome to run, jog, walk or hike at your own pace.
Join the 2026 Free Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone. The free public expo on April 18 at The Durham Museum will be held from 9am to noon. Free admission, but tickets required.
Put on by the Society of Women Engineers at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, this event is for 8th grade students with any interest in pursuing STEM careers. Sign up and enjoy a fun day full of activities and explorations into engineering to help spark new interests!
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Earth Day with an educational event hosted by the Zoo’s Zoo Academy high school students. Party for the Planet will feature a sustainability market, educational presentations, a scavenger hunt, and much more.
Spring is in full swing! Take a guided spring hike and discover all the edible and medicinal plants that are beginning to emerge this time of year. Become familiar with interesting spring folklore and seasonal practices associated with the coming of May. Learn how fairy tales and traditional stories contain a lexicon for being in dialogue with the natural world. We will also discuss how you can incorporate wild foods and medicines into your own garden. Ages 16+ please. $10 per person. Park entry fee included in registration. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge.
Get ready for a day full of energy, learning and family fun! Healthy Kids Day at Fremont Family YMCA is your chance to explore new ways to help your kids stay active, confident and thriving this summer. From hands-on activities to movement challenges, we’re here to kickstart a season of healthy habits.
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.
Explore Midtown Crossing in a whole new way! The Great Midtown Treasure Hunt is a free and open-to-the-public treasure hunt that invites participants to visit neighborhood businesses and landmarks, solve puzzles, games and riddles at each stop, and sleuth for clues that lead them closer to the “Hidden Treasure”. Team up with friends or bring the whole family! This self‑guided hunt is most ideal for teams of 4. All ages are welcome to put your problem-solving skills to the test, all at your own pace.
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
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.
Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register your team of 2-4 people or as an individual looking to join another team. Registration open today online or in person by dropping by either library and speaking with a librarian.
Looking for a way to celebrate the spring with your family? Join at the Forest for our Family Campfire Festival! Explore a trail off the beaten path, make a flower-themed craft, play corn hole, or join at a campfire sing-along.
Dundee 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.
Join for an evening of murder and mayhem in the Wild West as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into the Deadwood Saloon. It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
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The best Vintage Market in Omaha is back! Mark your calendar for the upcoming Dundee Vintage Market happening April 19th. Our parking lot will be lined with 13 of the best local vintage vendors with different decades of clothing, home goods, furniture, sportswear, and more.
Cake4Kids have delivered 100,000 moments of hope to underserved youth through the gift of a birthday cake. Help celebrate this sweet milestone! Get ready for treat decorating, prizes, and fun for the whole family: Decorate a cupcake or cookie for someone living in a shelter, decorate a second sweet for you to enjoy, prize drawings, other activities. Free entry, open to the public, while supplies last!
Omaha Public Library's new Central Library at 7205 Dodge Street will open to the public on Sunday, April 19. All are welcome to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m., which will include opening remarks. Doors will open at 12 p.m., but all visitors will be sequestered to the first floor of the building until after the opening ceremony.
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront by the slides. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last).
Mayor John Ewing, Jr., will visit for a special storytime to celebrate the opening of the new Central Library! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime.
Fore please! Join the Rec Department and play around at the La Vista Community Center on our mini-golf course. Dress like the pros, test your skills, and enjoy our take on a tradition unlike any other.
Our Birding program provides educational and citizen science opportunities for all ages and skill levels to identify and observe the birds that live in our woods and wetlands. Take a guided walk through the woods to see and identify the birds that call Gifford Farm home, expand your birding skills and knowledge, and connect with nature! Adults $8, Children 2 and older $7; Pay day of; Cash or Check only. Cost includes price of admission to Open to the Public from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of the book "Frozen." Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for our spring show "Frozen." Don’t miss this lively morning of imagination, singing, dancing, and storytelling—all inspired by snow, princesses, and the magic of live theater! All are welcome!
Count Olaf is scheming again! He’s locked the key to the Baudelaire’s fortune in a box, and the three Baudelaire children need your help to get it back before Count Olaf can secure the fortune for good. Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. Can you help Violet, Klaus, and Sunny in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required.
Sharpen your chess strategy and outsmart your opponents at Checkmates! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come play and have fun with fellow chess fans. This is a free event for adults and youth 6 years old or older.
Join at Cup & Cone in Bennington for an Out & About Storytime!
Raptors: Discover the differences between hawks, eagles, owls and more as soar in and study their senses, diet and adaptations.
Stop by the library for a creative break! Craft supplies and instructions will be available for self-guided activities that families can complete at their own pace.
Help celebrate all things green and growing! ☀🌷 Join at 10:30AM on Tuesday, April 21, for a hands-on Arbor Day Storytime that's sure to be a blast. 📗🌳 Ralston Park is located at 7700 Park Dr. In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will be held at the library.
OPL's mascot, Scamper the Prairie Dog, will visit storytime to celebrate the opening of the new Central Library! Children of all ages are welcome. Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing in each storytime. There will be opportunities to take photos.
Come and introduce your little one to their new favorite sport! Our friends from Soccer Shots will be here teach kids all about the thrilling game of soccer. Who knows? Maybe this will be their first step on their journey to the World Cup!
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.
Learn about the sewing, embroidery and quilting machines at the new Central Library! Watch as they are used and take a few minutes to sew and embroider your own simple bookmark, while supplies last. This free event is open to all ages. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is encouraged but not required.
After reading The Three Little Pigs, patrons will have one hour to complete this challenge: design and build a sturdy house that can withstand the “Big Bad Wolf’s” huff-and-puff wind test! At the end of the program, we’ll try out each creation to see which house stays standing strongest. This is a free program for kids 8-10. Registration is required
In honor of Earth Day, stop by to decorate postcards and compose an inspiring message based upon this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” Creators will have the opportunity to work with movable type and earth-themed printing blocks to letterpress print the front of a postcard onto plantable seed paper. A mini-colophon will include planting information and a nod to Art in the Park 2026. All Materials Provided. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium
Stories in Motion with Circle Theatre is returning to Omaha Public Library storytimes! Families are invited to explore the sights and sounds of India through "The Festival of Colors" by New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal.
Learn about the sewing, embroidery and quilting machines at the new Central Library! Watch as they are used and take a few minutes to sew and embroider your own simple bookmark, while supplies last. This free event is open to all ages. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Explore the beauty of Indian culture! Join us for a drop-in exhibit led by the Gurukulam Center for Indian Arts to learn about Meenaki bead jewelry, Rakhi bracelet making, and Saree draping. Then, stay and enjoy a special dance presentation performed by the Gurukulam Center starting at 6:30 p.m.
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