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.

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

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.

All ages and free to attend! The second and fourth Sundays of every month from November – April! With over 60 total vendors, including farm fresh produce, eggs and meat, there is something for everyone! Food trucks, music, shopping, beer and more! With a rotating vendor list each week, there will be something new for you at every market!

Enjoy family-friendly Omaha magician Ryan Chandler as he performs at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! With the camera acting as a giant magnifying glass on stage, be sure not to blink as magic & audience members are projected on a large screen. Chandler, who has appeared on television with magicians Penn and Teller, will perform at the Kountze Memorial Theater.

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.

A special guest ballerina joining for storytime! Children are encouraged to dress up for this event. Ideal for ages 0-7.

At the end of every rainbow is a Leprechaun's Playdoh world just waiting for you to dig your hands in!! Join as we mix and create our very own playdoh, then add everything St. Patty's themed to keep your leprechaun happy in his jar!! This is a FREE, all ages event! First come, first serve, while supplies last.

Take a musical journey to the Emerald Isle on Monday, March 10 from 12:00-1:00PM with musician David Marsh.
From Sligo to the Ring of Kerry, and from Galway Bay to Dublin, Marsh presents various musical styles from the Emerald Isle. He uses many instruments, including the accordion, pennywhistle, Northumbrian pipes and bodhran (Irish drum), to perform jigs, reels, rebel songs, and sing-a-longs. His stories tell of Irish legends, elves and fairies, historical events of famine and wars, and the joys and sorrows of immigrating to a new land. David has performed Irish folk music for over 20 years with local Irish bands Paddywhack and Ellis Island, the later of which can be heard regularly in Omaha and the Kansas City area.

Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Drop in and build a hand drum using everyday household items.

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.

Join us for a short presentation on our favorite graphic novels, webcomics, and manga! Feel free to bring in your own favorites to share with the group. Light refreshments will be served. Participants will have the chance to make a comic themed button pin for attending!

Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12

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.

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

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.

Stop by the store and visit the end of the rainbow! Local storyteller Miss M will be there to tell tall tales of leprechauns, magic, and treasure. Then, kids will get to craft their own treasures to take home. It's sure to be an enchanting experience!

Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!

Ages 10+. Make your own cosplay prop at this talk that shows off ways you can use thrifted items to be creative. Feel free to bring in things you've made to show off as well.

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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.

Join for a cozy evening of sweet treats and beautiful views at S’mores and Sunsets! Gather around the fire at the Central Park Shelter, where we’ll be making delicious s’mores while enjoying the breathtaking sunset. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no registration is required. Just bring your appetite for marshmallows and a love for the great outdoors! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and relaxing evening.

Build a fun engineering project with popsicle sticks that launches objects across the room! Learn about motion and force while creating your very own catapult.

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.

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

Corvids (crows, magpies, jays, ravens) are among the most intelligent non-human animals. Iowa is full time home to two species of corvids, American crows and bluejays, while other corvids may visit Iowa or temporarily reside here from time to time. During this session of Homeschool in the Hills, we’ll learn all about these wily birds, how they communicate, what they eat, where they live, and how they’ve adapted to the modern world.
Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee. Adults and children under 3 accompanying program participants do not need a reservation.

Join for a half hour of dancing and a story with Motion Works Dance. Most appropriate for kids ages 5 years old and younger and an adult companion.

Looking for a fun and positive way to spend your spring break? Join us for Teen Cafe for daily activities, games, and hangouts designed just for teens! Whether you're looking to relax, be creative, or try something new, we've got something for everyone. This event is open to teens ages 10-18 and is completely free—no registration required! Come out and enjoy your break with us!

Corvids (crows, magpies, jays, ravens) are among the most intelligent non-human animals. Iowa is full time home to two species of corvids, American crows and bluejays, while other corvids may visit Iowa or temporarily reside here from time to time. During this session of Homeschool in the Hills, we’ll learn all about these wily birds, how they communicate, what they eat, where they live, and how they’ve adapted to the modern world.
Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee. Adults and children under 3 accompanying program participants do not need a reservation.

Sign up to learn how comics are made and create your own comic book strip! Registration required

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a small 3D printed item. Pot of Gold! This is a drop-in program. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

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.

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.

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

All Ages. Use cut-up comic books and graphic novels to create magnets, design your own bookmark, and decorate small treasure boxes. Parental Participation Required

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. This week, Da'Quisha Whitaker will guide us through writing and self-publishing.

A small string or wind ensemble from the Omaha Symphony will perform music chosen to reflect the musicians’ decision to pursue music and/or their journey to Omaha. Each musician will share their personal story. This is a free event for all ages.

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.

From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are heading out on a spring tour, with a brand new show: FLASHBACK! Guaranteed to make you laugh, and maybe pee your pants, these two dive-in to all things womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. There are new things to talk about and some old things to talk about in new ways like surviving marriage, fashion, and the tween-teen years. These two may be older, but they are only getting better. Or bitter. Let’s go with better. “Let’s all get together and find a way to laugh at the stuff the usually makes us cry.” This show is rowdy, raucous and a little bit naughty. Get a group of your lady friends, or fly solo, you can even bring your husband (make sure he sits in the front row) and get ready to laugh.

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.

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

Join for very colorful activities to celebrate the rainbow! Recommended for ages 1-6. Come any time 10:30-12:00. No library card or registration required.

Get ready for a pot of FUN!! Join for our Decorate a Shamrock Cookie & Storytime and bring a little luck into your life!! Shamrocks are said to bring good fortune, and we're giving you a chance to make your own lucky charm- a deliciously decorated clover cookie!! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!

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.

All Ages. Watch a movie inspired by a comic book! Animal Crackers is rated PG Feel free to bring pillows or blankets to watch the movie. Popcorn is provided. Bring your own drink.

Celebrate the early days of Spring with a relaxing walk-through Central Park! Join for the Family & Friends Stroll Through the Park and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as we take a casual stroll together. They’ll gather at the shelter by the playground at 6:15 p.m., then set off on a leisurely walk. The full stroll covers just over a mile, but feel free to customize your adventure to suit your pace and needs. The stroll is stroller friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. It’s a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and connect with loved ones! Bring water and your walking shoes. We look forward to seeing you there.

Let's get Sham-Rocking! Please join us for the 9th Annual Shamrock 5k Run /Walk in Aksarben Village.
The Nebraska weather has always been crazy! March is going to be here soon and St. Patrick's Day is great way to get outside and enjoy the weather.
They are bringing you the Shamrock Run to start your day off running and jump start your St. Patrick’s Day. Bring your green and orange and everything fun!
This is a family friendly event for participants of all ages and skill levels. The course will be along the Keystone Trail next to the Little Papillion Creek, one of the flattest areas of Omaha. The post-race activities will take place at Backlot Taphouse with lots of giveaways.

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.

The Lied Activity Center will be hosting our 16th craft fair for the Bellevue community. It has grown to become one of the biggest fairs in Sarpy County.

The Annual Blarney Stone 5K is back for 2025. We are introducing a new venue to the event. The Pint 9 & Kros Strain Breweries located in LaVista, NE. will be our hosts to this great event Our course will be the West Papio Trail directly behind the breweries.

Free Adult First Aid and CPR Course. Limited Slots available! Reserve yours today. A light breakfast and lunch provided.

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

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.

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.

Turn a watering can into a colorful gnome flower pot and then fill it with a Spider plant and an Alligator plant.

Taco Dragon 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.

Get ready for a fun and creative cookie decorating class with Susie from Susie’s Sweet Shoppe. This class will introduce air brushing techniques on decorated sugar cookies. No experience needed. Whether you’re new to cookie decorating or looking to take your skills to the next level, this class is the perfect way to get inspired, learn new techniques, and have a great time. All supplies included!

Finchbot Jousting with Microbit MakeCode

They are turning SIX and want you to celebrate with them! Stop in on the 15th between noon-3pm for some free birthday cake

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle (or two)! You're welcome to just pick one up, too.

Compete in teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle in 2 hours or less! Register as a group of 2-4 people or by yourself.

Read the book, watch the movie and then join in a lively discussion about both! Meet at Abrahams to watch the film “Mean Girls,” based on the book “Queen Bees and the Wannabes” by Rosalind Wiseman. Mean Girls is rated PG-13. Light refreshments provided by Omaha Public Library.