Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaWeek of Events
SAC Museum Exhibit – Mission: Astronaut
Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where visitors learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it possible, how it benefits life on Earth, and more through astronaut training challenges. Each section presents interactive tasks that require an astronaut’s mindset to solve and focus on engineering, physics, teamwork, and fun!
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club.
Dot
The holidays at the Shealy household are always a wild family affair. This year, however, Dotty and her three adult children are exchanging more than just gifts. As Dotty struggles with challenges of dementia, her children find themselves in a delicate juggling act—caring for their mother while also attending to their own needs. Described as “a thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama” from The New York Times, this fresh and amusing play takes on the complexities of aging parents, midlife crises and the essence of a West Philadelphia community with a blend of wit and candor. Disclaimer: Contains adult language and situations.
The Old Man and The Old Moon
For as long as he can remember, The Old Man has taken care of The Old Moon by climbing a ladder each night to refill its light. When a mysterious melody beckons away his wife, the Old Man finds himself torn between the familiarity of duty and routine and the allure of love and adventure. With music evoking memories of their shared history, the Old Man decides to abandon the moon and embark on a quest to bring back his wife. Highly creative storytelling allows audiences to experience The Old Man’s epic journey over land and sea. Described by Time Out New York as “a transcendent theatrical experience for all ages,” this original musical folktale speaks to the child in all of us and reminds us of the unwavering power of love and the most formidable obstacle of all—change.
Omaha Irish Film Festival 2025
It’s the return of the Omaha Irish Film Festival to the Benson Theatre! This year, the festival is taking place at College of Saint Mary and Benson Theatre over the course of 3 days.
PAW Patrol Live!
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group proudly present PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure.” This all-new live stage show picks up where Paramount Pictures’ #1 box office hit PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie left off, promising a high-stakes super-powered adventure for fans of all ages. Audiences will join the “PAW-some” pack in Adventure City and witness the pups charged up like never before, as they work together to super-save the day. With heroic action, catchy tunes, and “bark-loads” of interactive fun, this electrifying new experience is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering!
Take and Make: Pantograph
Make a Pantograph, a tool to help enlarge or shrink an image. Ever wonder how they make HUGE murals or tiny dollhouse-size paintings? Now you can try it!
Sunday, March 2, 2025
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March 2, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 2, 2025 -Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
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March 2, 2025Forever Young Film Series: WALL-E
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March 2, 2025 -Naruto: Symphonic Experience
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica
Forever Young Film Series: WALL-E
WALL-E 2008 Film. It’s the twenty-ninth century, and humans have long since fled Earth for outer space, leaving WALL-E, the last functioning trash-compacting robot, to go about the work of cleaning up a pollution-choked planet, one piece of garbage at a time. When he meets EVE, a fellow automaton sent to detect plant life, the pair are launched on an intergalactic quest to return humanity to Earth.
Naruto: Symphonic Experience
NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience is a live concert that brings the beloved anime to life on a grand scale. The event features a film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda's original score. As the orchestra blends rock, pop, and traditional Japanese instruments like the Shakuhachi and Shamisen, fans will relive Naruto Uzumaki's journey to become Hokage, facing rivalries, challenges, and growth along the way.
Monday, March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 3, 2025 -Guest Storytime with Mayor Don Groesser
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March 3, 2025Dr Seuss Oobleck & Storytime Birthday Celebration
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March 3, 2025 -Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art
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March 3, 2025March Madness Basketball Skills Competition
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Guest Storytime with Mayor Don Groesser
As a part of our "Read Across America" week celebrations, they are excited to have Mayor Don Groesser for a special guest Storytime on Monday, March 3.
Dr Seuss Oobleck & Storytime Birthday Celebration
Get ready for a SEUSS-tastic celebration!! Join for some messy fun as we mix up a concoction of ooey gooey OOBLECK, then gather around for a beloved Dr. Seuss Storytime of "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" See you all there, and leave the mess to them!! This is a FREE, all ages event. First come, first serve, while supplies last.
Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art
Create a vibrant and colorful canvas or bookmark with flag designs using melted crayon wax and a CrayPen! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
March Madness Basketball Skills Competition
Register in person. Arrive anytime between 6 – 7:45 p.m. and compete on a first-come, first -served basis. Pick a time that fits your schedule. Ages: Boys & Girls 3rd - 8th grade
Each participant will compete in three challenges:
- Hot Shot
- 3-point
- Free Throw Contest
Winners will be awarded for each challenge and an overall winner for each age division. Winners will be notified the next day by email.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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March 4, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 4, 2025 -Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
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March 4, 2025Littles Lab: Creativity!
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March 4, 2025 -Miss Nebraska Storytime
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March 4, 2025 -The Mouse Mansion with Miss Tina
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March 4, 2025 -Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art
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March 4, 2025 -MakeIt! Rubber Band Helicopters
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica
Littles Lab: Creativity!
Join us at Do Space this February for engaging weekly activities focused on art. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts while fostering early learning skills and brain development.
The Mouse Mansion with Miss Tina
Scurry on by for some mousey fun! Our friend Miss Tina will be reading a few of the popular Mouse Mansion books. Then, she'll guide kids through a fun mouse-themed craft activity to make and take home. Everyone will go home squeaking with joy!
Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art
Create a vibrant and colorful canvas or bookmark with flag designs using melted crayon wax and a CrayPen! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
MakeIt! Rubber Band Helicopters
Get ready to launch into fun! In this exciting workshop, kids will construct their very own rubber band-powered helicopters. They'll learn about aerodynamics and simple mechanics while creating a toy that really flies, perfect for some high-flying fun!
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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March 5, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 5, 2025 -Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
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March 5, 2025 -Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art
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March 5, 2025 -Library Sizzle Squad
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica
Tinker Zone: CrayPen Flag Art
Create a vibrant and colorful canvas or bookmark with flag designs using melted crayon wax and a CrayPen! This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Library Sizzle Squad
Ages 10-18. This month we are making potato pancakes. The recipe will contain potatoes, eggs, flour, and vegetable oil. Registration is required by March 2 to participate. Space is limited.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
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March 6, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 6, 2025 -Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
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March 6, 2025 -Craft Club with Community Helpers
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March 6, 2025 -Spark Your Story
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March 6, 2025Teen Craft Night – Crochet Clovers
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March 6, 2025Dirty Dancing In Concert
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica
Craft Club with Community Helpers
Stop by the Youth Department at Sump for a fun craft! Supplies will be available (while they last) for one hour for this self-guided activity. Community Helpers from the Police and Fire Departments will be joining.
Spark Your Story
Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Are you ready to have the time of your life? Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years - now live! DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT is the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film on the big screen with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs.
Friday, March 7, 2025
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March 7, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 7, 2025 -Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
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March 7, 2025Leprechaun Gold Dig Sensory Bin
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March 7, 2025 -Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
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March 7, 2025 -Stories After Dark: Adventure Is Out There
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica
Leprechaun Gold Dig Sensory Bin
Rumor has it the Leprechaun stopped at the Toy Store, but left his gold behind!! Its our job to dig through all of the textures and textiles to find it!! Join us for a make your own St. Pat's themed sensory bin!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last
Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East
This is a free event for teens aged 13-19. Registration is required. Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think.
Stories After Dark: Adventure Is Out There
Join OPL for a fun and loose storytelling event for adults! Adventures happen all the time and we want to hear about them! Do you have a favorite adventure you've ever had, or an adventure that didn't go quite the way you thought it would? Prepare a 5-8 minute story about your experience and come share with the crowd. All participants will be awarded a superlative award!
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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March 8, 2025Shamrock Shuffle
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March 8, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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March 8, 2025 -Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
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March 8, 2025Forever Young Film Series: Wallace & Gromit Shorts
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March 8, 2025Littles Lab: Creativity!
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March 8, 2025 -Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market
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March 8, 2025 -Kid Coders
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March 8, 2025 -Seed Balls with Milkweed Matters
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March 8, 2025 -Dragons Love Tacos Escape Room
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March 8, 2025 -Mystery at the Mansion: Murder at the Juice Joint Mardi Gras Party
Shamrock Shuffle
This festive race winds through historic downtown Council Bluffs, with the finish line located at the Historic 100 Block. We encourage St. Patrick’s Day attire to fit the shamrock themed run. Call your friends, bring your family and join us for the best event this side of the rainbow!
Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch butterfly, a hovering hummingbird, a sly fox, and more! Ignite your imagination, create brick-built works of your own, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the relationships and connections that sustain our ecosystems.
Durham Exhibit: Antarctic Dinosaurs
Embark on a dramatic adventure to Antarctica — one of the most isolated and dangerous environments on Earth — and witness the latest discovery: dinosaurs. While Antarctica is a frozen land of snow today, Antarctic Dinosaurs reveals the lush habitat it once was 200 million years ago and the unique animals that called it home. Visitors will learn about rare dinosaurs and the history of the continent with real fossils and engaging interactives. More than 60 fossils, full-scale replications, and touchable models. Numerous mechanical and digital interactives, including “excavation” interactives. Real and cast dinosaur skeletons, including Cryolophosaurus and Glacialisaurus. Meteorite from Antarctica
Forever Young Film Series: Wallace & Gromit Shorts
What started as a one-man college project became one of the most lovable and iconic duos in stop-motion animation. From the brilliant mind of Nick Park and the voice of Peter Sallis, enjoy a collection of the first three Wallace and Gromit shorts that continue to make audiences laugh over 30 years later.
Littles Lab: Creativity!
Join us at Do Space this February for engaging weekly activities focused on art. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts while fostering early learning skills and brain development.
Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market
Exciting News for Omaha Shoppers! The Omaha Winter Market is expanding to better serve our community. Starting this February, you can join us on Saturdays at our brand-new location on the north side of Omaha near 90th and Fort at Fōwling Warehouse Omaha! This will be in addition to the Sunday markets which will still be held at Nebraska Brewing Company. 35+ local vendors featuring baked goods, farm-fresh produce, meats, boutique items, and crafts.
Seed Balls with Milkweed Matters
The monarch butterfly population has dropped 90% in the last 25 years due to habitat loss. Join from 1-3PM on Saturday, March 8 to make milkweed and nectar flower seed balls with the help of Milkweed Matters! Learn about endangered pollinators and be part of the solution.
Dragons Love Tacos Escape Room
Dragon needs your help! The tacos for the party are locked in a box. Come help Dragon get to the tacos before it’s too late in this escape room based on the best-selling "Dragons Love Tacos" books by Adam Rubin. Designed for participants ages 6-10.
Mystery at the Mansion: Murder at the Juice Joint Mardi Gras Party
Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props.
$30/person. Space is limited. Adults Only
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