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Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
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Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
I Spy with my little eye a sensory craft filled with hearts and love!! Join us as we create a one-of-a-kind ISpy Sensory Bottle! These are great for all ages and are the perfect educational toy for the car or home!! This is a FREE, all ages event!
In our final Creative Card Making session of the season, participants will create a Valentine's Day card and treat with guided instructions by Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator, Penny Keener. Registration is required and can be completed below. If you would like to register more than one adult for this program, please refresh the page between registrations. Adults Only!
Spread the love with Poppy! Join us for a Trolls-tastic Valentine's story time event. Meet Poppy, snap some pics, and then get cozy for an enchanting story time with the queen of positivity. It's a hug-filled, heartwarming celebration your little ones won't want to miss! This is a FREE, all ages event!
$2/Person. Come join for a fun family swim night!
Celebrate part of Valentine’s month with your special someone. Head out for a guided hike and return for a craft, hot cocoa and treats. $20/Couple
Ages: 3 – 8. Join for an afternoon of crafting as we make special Valentine’s Day cards. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination. Come celebrate the season of love with us and create cards that are sure to make someone’s day!
Join in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Valentine's Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections, along with musical entertainment and a brief history of Valentine's Day greetings. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Love Is in the Air” exhibit, featuring displays of Morton Family weddings and vintage Valentine card collections. Teas will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Purchase tickets
Stop by for a sweet celebration of love! Miss Anne will be her to help kids decorate their own Valentine's Day cookies. Plus, we'll have a cute craft activity for them to make and take home. Everyone will leave with big hearts and big smiles!
Grab a friend and join for a Valentine's Day cookie decorating class! You will take home a box with six adorable cookies, tools recipe and instructions. The class is $60 and RSVP is required. The last day to register is February 2nd.
Get ready for a WILD night! While parents enjoy a well-deserved date night, kids ages 5 - 12 years old will discover fun new ways to appreciate wildlife. Hosted by trained educators, each unique program includes pizza, snacks, animal experience, movie time, engaging and educational activities and more! Event drop off is at 5 p.m. and pick up is at 9 p.m. Cost is $50 per child. Limited space is available. Reservations are required
Hop, munch, sip + enjoy with your sweetheart(s). 30+ Curated Local Vendors, Themed signature drinks, and more.
Will you be our Talontine? Join our raptors in the Forest Room on Sunday February 9th from 1PM-2PM for a celebration of raptor love! Learn about how birds of prey choose their mates and raise their families while enjoying sweet treats and designing your own raptor-themed Talontines! This program requires preregistration. The cost is five dollars for members, and admission plus five dollars for non-members.
Will you be my Valen-slime? Make your very own strawberry scented Valentine Slime to take home and share the love! This is a FREE all ages event.
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!
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.
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.
Customize your own heart-shaped bunting for Valentine's Day! All supplies provided. Adults Only. Registration Required
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Valentine's Day teas available in February! The cost is $60/person plus tax. Menu includes a variety of mini treats plus some savory items (all made in the bakery). Seating is limited to 20, reserve your spots.
Join the Ralston Chamber Fearless Females for a fun afternoon of networking and a special edition of Bingo! Fee includes 2 drink tickets and delicious desserts! Fun prizes for straight bingo, 4 corners and blackout.
5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
All Ages. Stop by and make a valentine card. While supplies last.
Perfect for curious little eyes who love to spy, shake, and find! 👀 💕 Free all age event, come early to grab a spot (while supplies last) and spread the love with us! 💌
A fun-filled Valentine’s celebration the whole family will love! Family swim time, valentine craft station, fresh popcorn. Bring your family, make a craft, enjoy a swim, and celebrate Valentine’s Day together!
Get ready for a sweet experience! In this hands-on workshop with Stephanie Wolcott, you'll learn the basics of decorating beautiful, garden-themed sugar cookies—plus tips and techniques to give your creations a polished, professional look. Cookie decorating kits will include everything you need to decorate the cookies in class to take home and enjoy. Appropriate for ages 16 and up.
Put on your coziest pajamas and stop by for a perfect start to your weekend! There will be delicious pancakes to fill your tummy, charming stories to warm your heart, and adorable Valentines to make and share with the people you love. A wonderful way to warm up in the middle of winter!
Celebrate part of Valentine’s month with your special someone. Head out for a guided hike and return for a craft, hot cocoa and treats. $20/couple
Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features themed crafts that help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and foster social interaction. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play! Come design sweet Valentine’s cards with hearts, colors, and fun decorations to share with friends! Ages: 0-11
Come join the fine arts department in this 1-day craft class! Art Discovery Days allow you to dip your toes in the possibility of arts & crafts! Participants will use items such as acrylic paint/paint pens, wood pieces, hot glue gun, mod podge, scissors, exacto-knives, scrapbook paper and string.
Love on your local favorites – just in time for Valentine’s Day! Shop, munch, sip + enjoy with your sweetheart(s). 30+ curated local vendors.
Make a date with your best galentine for an afternoon of tea, pastries, and a promenade through the romance genre! This affair for romance readers will discuss the wide variety of romance subgenres and provide 20 new romance titles to add to your TBR. Registration required.
All supplies included. Create a charming trinket using modeling clay and bring it to life with decorative scraps of napkins, paper, and other mixed media elements. Learn how to apply napkins using Mod Podge for a layered, finished look. This project is perfect for gifting or creating a keepsake for yourself. No experience necessary.
Get creative and make some sweet art out of candy wrappers. Plus you can help the library youth advisory board make valentine cards for seniors in our community. Candy provided! Ages 10-18. Register at Front Desk
Come and stretch your muscles AND your heart! Miss Tina will read stories all about love and sharing your feelings before leading kids in a special Valentine's Day guided yoga. Then, they'll get to make something cute to share with the people they love! Everyone will go home feeling refreshed and joyful.
Free all age event, come early to grab a spot (while supplies last) and spread the love with us! 💌
Designer's Den is a 60-minute, hands-on program designed for patrons of all ages to experiment, be creative, and express themselves using a blend of traditional crafting tools and creative technology. Each session offers a guided activity that encourages imagination, open-ended exploration, and collaborative learning. This all-ages activity invites participants to get creative and make a glowing card to take home and give to someone special. Space is limited. Registration is required
Bring the family and join for Valentine's BINGO!
Free all age event, come early to grab a spot (while supplies last) and spread the love with us! 💌
Not into Valentine's Day? That's okay. Join GPL Teen services as we dress our best and make a mess; cutting up teddy bears, devouring treats, and belting our hearts out to break-up songs.
Will you be our Talontine? Join the raptors in the Forest Room on Sunday February 14th from 10AM-11AM for a celebration of raptor love! Learn about how birds of prey choose their mates and raise their families while enjoying sweet treats and designing your own raptor-themed Talontines!
Parent’s, have a night out while your kiddos have fun! This event includes: Games, Martial Arts lesson, Movie, Game room, Ages 5-12. $40 per student
Leave the childcare to us Valentine's weekend! Enjoy a date night out, like at Shark Tunnel of Love, while your kids enjoy a night of adventure, including behind-the-scenes tours, pizza and snacks, hands-on activities, and more. Drop-off starts at 5:30 p.m. and pickup is at 9:30 p.m. Registration is $60 per child.
Enjoy a kid-free evening while your child enjoys a fun, safe night at Dream Spirit! Parents’ Night Out includes supervised open gym, a scavenger hunt, pizza & lemonade, a craft, organized games, movie time (G/PG), and a snack. Kids are engaged, cared for, and helped wind down as the night goes on. Waiver required. Secure sign-in/out provided. Spots are limited—advance registration required! All participants must be potty trained.
Dive into love with an adults-only Valentine’s experience at the Zoo designed for meaningful connection. Whether you’re celebrating as a couple or gathering friends for a night out, guests ages 21+ are invited to explore select areas of the Zoo. Enjoy a beautiful evening filled with shared moments, immersive experiences, and unforgettable surprises. Select the experience that matches your evening, from General Admission to early-access VIP and private igloo options.
Ages 2-6. Celebrate love, friendship, and fun at this heart-filled party! Wear red or pink outfits and get ready for a joyful celebration with cozy storytimes, simple crafts heart-themed activities and more.
Celebrate the season of love with a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at our Bingo Be Mine Friends & Family Bingo Night! Held in February, this heartwarming event is all about bringing people together—whether you're with your sweetheart, your kids, or your best friends. Players of all ages are welcome to enjoy classic bingo games with a festive Valentine's Day twist. With themed prizes, sweet treats, and lots of love in the air, Bingo Be Mine is the perfect way to create lasting memories and share the joy of community connection. Ages: All Ages
Workshop your writing projects with other local writers and discover how to write about all the ways love shows up in our lives! This is a free workshop for adults 19+. Registration is required
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