Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

Help track the incredible migration of monarch butterflies. Guests of all ages are invited to participate in monarch tagging at the Zoo each Sunday in September from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

The second and fourth Tuesday after school stop by the library for a fun activity. Snacks provided. For ages 8-12.

Make a splash with science and creativity! In this hands-on class, you’ll design playful water features and artistic displays using 3D-printed ducks. Experiment with water flow, movement, and design to create your own mini “duckie waterpark” while exploring the principles of art, engineering, and fluid dynamics.

Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

Don't be a scaredy cat!! Join for a fall-tastic afternoon of sweet treats, storytelling and giggles galore!! We will be decorating Scarecrow Cupcakes sure to put us in the autumn mood!! As we indulge in our sweet treats we will enjoy the story of "The Scarecrow"! Hope to see you all there!! This is an all ages event! $5 per participant! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!

Join The RiverFront One Community Cultural Festival for a fun-filled night of music, free and open to the public.

Movie Nights at the Orchard! Grab your chair, blanket & pillow and get comfy as the movie starts at dusk. No outside food/drink, but don’t worry—we’ll be open inside with all the goodies!

La Vista’s third annual Fun Run returns in September! Run (or walk) the trails in Central Park during this 1-mile Fun Run.  New this year: Register in advance (required for all participants ages 3 and older) and receive an official race bib and packet. The first 100 to register will also receive a free cooling towel. All registered finishers earn a medal, and prizes will be awarded in each age group. 

Open now through October 5, 2025! The biggest little adventure in town is crawling, buzzing, and flying its way to Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park! Experience Insect Adventure, an all-new giant journey, featuring 35 supersized animatronic insects and spiders from around the world. Enjoy a self-guided exploration with familiar favorites, like the monarch butterfly, honeybees, and the black widow spider, while encountering unique species such as the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the bullet ant.

Story and music sets will take place all day and evening at the Pavilion in the Activity Center. Attendance is free with park admission and all ages are welcome, but ages 12 and up are recommended for the final performance, “Ghosting”. Performance times: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Every Other Saturday morning is reserved for FUN, FUN, FUN. Activities for kids 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop offs, please.

Join at Two Rivers State Recreation Area for Pinecone Pals on Saturday, Sept. 13. Learn about different ways that seeds are distributed and explore their unique characteristics. Check out some seed samples and be creative as you craft with pinecones. Stop by the pavilion east of the caboose park anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. This all-ages activity is free and open to the public. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for park entry.

Whether you come from Bag End or beyond the Misty Mountains, adventure awaits! Come anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to enjoy crafts, activities, and fun for families, adults, and hobbits of all ages inspired by the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a free event for adults and families with children ages 5 and older. All crafts and activities will be available while supplies last.

Grab your pumpkin-lovin’ pals for a special one-day-only pumpkin-themed tour of midtown. From the classics to the unexpected, your tastebuds will thank you for taking them along on this pay-as-you-go tasting tour for all things pumpkin. 

Join the Nebraska Chinese Association and The RiverFront for an evening of cultural performances, regional vendors, family activities, and a great selection of food!  Performances will encapsulate various cultures, with live music and dancing from 6 to 9 PM.  The One Community Festival will be held at the Performance Pavilion and Downtown Green event lawn at Gene Leahy Mall.

Free outdoor movies behind The Dairy Chef in Elkhorn. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs to sit on
Food, drinks, and ice cream for sale at Dairy Chef.