Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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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!
Escape to Margaritaville
Welcome to Margaritaville! Tully, a charismatic individual juggling roles as a part-time bartender and part-time singer, is convinced that he has life completely sorted out. However, his world takes a turn when a captivating career-driven tourist captures his heart, making him question everything he thought he knew. Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics such as “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano” and many more. This hilarious, heartwarming musical is “the party you’ve been waiting for that will knock your flip-flops off” (Entertainment Weekly)!
American Mariachi
Lucha spends her days caring for her ailing mother, but longs for something more. When a forgotten record album sparks her mother’s memory, Lucha and her cousin strike upon a radical idea to defy social norms and create an all-female mariachi band. But it’s the 1970s, girls can’t be mariachis…or can they? Infused with vibrant, infectious live mariachi music, this regional premiere of American Mariachi is a “big-hearted, musical tug at the heartstrings” (Denver Post) that reminds us how the power of music and love can help overcome obstacles and make the seemingly impossible come true.
Hamilton
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Free Fishing & Park Entry Day 2025
Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 17th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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May 11, 2025 -Mother’s Day Petals & Play
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May 11, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 11, 2025Forever Young Film Series: Stuart Little
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May 11, 2025 -Mother’s Day Brunch Bingo
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May 11, 2025 -Mother’s Day High Tea at Kimpton Cottonwood
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May 11, 2025 -Mother’s Day Toddler Dance Party!
Mother’s Day Petals & Play
Come celebrate Mother’s Day with us! We are hosting an unforgettable play day on Mother’s Day full of love and laughter! Included is Muffin Bar, Flower bouquet making, Photo opportunities, additional crafting for gifts. $25 per child.
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.
Forever Young Film Series: Stuart Little
Join the fun when the Little family adopts an adorably spunky boy named Stuart (Michael J. Fox), who looks a lot like a mouse. Mr. and Mrs. Little (Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis) fall in love with Stuart right away, but their older son, George (Jonathan Lipnicki), isn’t so sure. As Stuart tries to win over his new brother with hilarious feats of courage and daring, the family’s cat, Snowbell (Nathan Lane), gets involved with a gang of shady felines who devise a dastardly plan to get Stuart out of the house…permanently!
Mother’s Day Brunch Bingo
This Mother's Day, treat the MVP of your life to a morning of mimosas, laughs, and a little friendly competition. They’ll have the brunch & the bingo. You bring the mom.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Kimpton Cottonwood
Treat the special women in your life to an elegant Mother’s Day High Tea at The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel. Indulge in a delightful selection of handcrafted tea sandwiches, fresh-baked pastries, and decadent desserts, all paired with local Omaha teas.
Mother’s Day Toddler Dance Party!
Hello moms, dads, grandparents, and other caretakers! Are you always looking for a fun free activity for your kids on the weekends like me!? Do your kids like to dance?? Well, join us on Sunday, May 11th for a special MOTHER'S DAY EDITION of our Toddler Dance Party! (all ages of kids/adults are welcome, "toddler dance party" just has a nice ring to it)
Monday, May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 12, 2025Make Sand Art Bottles
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May 12, 2025 -Intro to Wildlife Rehab & the Story of the Cake Bandit
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May 12, 2025 -Young Writers Group
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.
Make Sand Art Bottles
Hair up!! Are you ready to let your creativity run wild? Make your own sand art bottle that looks like a troll! Let's make colorful and quirky masterpieces together! It's a FREE all ages event. First come, first serve while supplies last
Intro to Wildlife Rehab & the Story of the Cake Bandit
In this family-friendly presentation we will learn about the resources Nebraska Wildlife Rehab provides to our local wildlife, how it pertains to individual patients such as Gretna's own Cake Bandit Opossum, and what we can all do as a network to aid our nature neighbors. While no opossums will be present, there will be chocolate cake.
Young Writers Group
Join a group of writers to work on drafts, partake in challenges, and share what you like. Grades 6-12
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 13, 2025 -Toddler Tuesday: Gardening
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.
Toddler Tuesday: Gardening
Let's dig into the joy of gardening! Miss Tina will start with some fun garden-themed stories before guiding little ones through an exciting craft activity. Young minds are sure to grow and bloom!
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 14, 2025 -Out and About Storytime at Lake Cunningham
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.
Out and About Storytime at Lake Cunningham
Bennington Library Out and About Storytime at Lake Cunningham Entrance #1
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 15, 2025 -Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens
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May 15, 2025 -Spark Your Story: Union of Contemporary Arts
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May 15, 2025 -Talk and Tote – Debut Authors
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May 15, 2025Teen Craft Night – Galaxy Coasters
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.
Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Storytime is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Lauritzen Gardens will offer free admission to families who attend this storytime.
Spark Your Story: Union of Contemporary Arts
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.
Talk and Tote – Debut Authors
Are you ready to get crafty and discover a new debut novel? Come design your own book tote while chatting about author's debut novels. You are encouraged to talk about books you've enjoyed with the rest of the group, but it is not required. All supplies are included. This event is for adults 19+. Registration is required
Friday, May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 16, 2025Minecraft ISPY Sensory Bottles
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May 16, 2025 -Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show
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May 16, 2025 -Family Night at The Union
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May 16, 2025 -Making a Scene – Family Friendly Improv
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.
Minecraft ISPY Sensory Bottles
Get ready to craft, explore, and survive in a whole new way!! Join for a block-busting sensory bottle event that will transport you into a pixelated world of sensory!! Explore the textures of creeper-green rice, Magnetic Brick Blocks, bouncy rubber game controllers, Steve's mining ax, and much more!! Can you spy with your little eye 5 cool objects from the game?!
Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show
Join us at the Mid-America Convention Center and see all the Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show has to offer. Enjoy Free Admission!
Family Night at The Union
Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Bring your loved ones for fun and creative play. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
Making a Scene – Family Friendly Improv
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 3rd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens Exhibit: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® with Lego Bricks
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May 17, 2025 -Schramm Park SRA: A Day to Play
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May 17, 2025 -Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA
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May 17, 2025 -Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show
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May 17, 2025 -Springfest Art & Craft Show
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May 17, 2025Forever Young Film Series: A Goofy Movie
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May 17, 2025 -Future of Rock Festival
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May 17, 2025 -3rd Annual Bellevue University Library Comic Con
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May 17, 2025 -Over/Under Omaha: A Community Weaving Project
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May 17, 2025 -Archery Adventure Day
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May 17, 2025 -Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots
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.
Schramm Park SRA: A Day to Play
Learn about nature and enjoy a view of the Canyon Ponds in this unique educational facility. Our naturalists will have activities set out for guests to enjoy. Round Rafts are the perfect water craft for floating around in a pond. Layers of rock can tell a story about geological events of the past. Discover and learn about fossils of the outcrop that date back to 350 million years ago!
Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA
The Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA for fun, food and fishing! Local radio stations, volunteers and civic groups will be on hand to provide food, prizes, as well as loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction.
Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show
Join us at the Mid-America Convention Center and see all the Omaha Home & Lifestyle Show has to offer. Enjoy Free Admission!
Springfest Art & Craft Show
Join at the Rockbrook Village Springfest Art & Craft Show on Saturday, May 17th from 10am-4pm. Shop over 60 local artists and crafters and enjoy lunch and live music on the plaza. Shop handmade goods including jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, photography, paintings and more. Bring the kids and have fun with activities for the kids from Doodle Art Studio.
Forever Young Film Series: A Goofy Movie
Goofy has a hilarious cross-country road trip in store for his teenage son Max. En route to the ol' fishing hole to get in some father-son bonding time, they find themselves up to their floppy ears in misadventure. Will Max learn there's nothing wrong with taking after dear old dad...even if he is a little goofy?
Future of Rock Festival
The Future of Rock Festival is a one-day, high-energy celebration designed to bring our music community together while creating opportunities for the next generation of musicians. Held at Granary Green in Ralston from 12 PM to 11 PM, the festival features several youth-led bands, local vendors, food trucks, outdoor games, a mobile skate park, arts and crafts, raffles, and more.
3rd Annual Bellevue University Library Comic Con
The event, is open to the public and free to attend. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and take part in the scheduled activities. “It’s an opportunity for students, families, and the community to come together, have fun, and connect over the things they love.” The event will include Trivia Panel, Raffle and Prize Drawings, Craft Activities, Vendors, Photo Opportunities, Combat Demonstration, Marial Arts Weapons Demonstration, Painting Workshop, Cosplayers, and more.
The event will also feature special guests, including Ghostbusters of Nebraska, Star Wars 501 Legion, Brutus and more. Guests will be available for photos and meet-and-greets during the event. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance to secure priority entry. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The event is free, and attendees should review the BU Library Comic Con rules and regulations.
Over/Under Omaha: A Community Weaving Project
Over / Under is a series of free outdoor community weaving sessions held at nontraditional arts sites in Omaha, Nebraska, using found, foraged, and repurposed materials. Visit the Picnic Terrace in Heartland of America Park to begin your weaving journey!
Archery Adventure Day
Are you looking for an outdoor family event? Do you want to learn a new skill like archery or fire building? Then come join us for an afternoon of family fun at Archery Adventure Day! Please note this program is for ages 8+ only. A waiver must be completed for each family member before participating in the program activities.
Gardening Workshop with No More Empty Pots
Spring is here, let’s get gardening! Join Omaha Public Library for an interactive workshop with No More Empty Pots to learn about sustainable food production and build skills that support sustainable food-growing and production practices, environmental consciousness, and improved food self-sufficiency. This is a free event for teens aged 13-18. Registration is required.
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