Come and join with family and friends to share the historical and cultural significance of Day of the Dead Mexican tradition. This celebration includes Mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, catrina contest, folkloric dance, and an offering to the loved ones that have passed away.

OPL's mascot, Scamper the Prairie Dog, is celebrating a birthday! Meet and greet Scamper's friends and your favorite storybook characters including Very Hungry Caterpillar, Pancake Pig, Taco Dragon, and Biscuit! After each storytime, we'll sing to Scamper and celebrate with treats. Children will receive one free book, while supplies last.

Family concert with tickets for $21. Enjoy fun an engaging lobby activities like an instrument “petting zoo” and crafts followed by an hour long performance. Join for a fun concert that explores and celebrates the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos! Whether you’ve grown up celebrating Día de los Muertos or are discovering it for the first time, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate. Lobby activities start at 1:15pm followed by the show at 2:00pm.

Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  In November, we will learn about turkeys.

Join OPL for a storytime all about eyes and vision! Children ages 6 months to 6 years are invited to participate in a free vision screening by Lions Clubs International after storytime. Parental permission is required. 

Join Teaching Artist Sam Lee from the Nebraska Writers Collective. Sam will lead a workshop that explores writing about food from the perspective of those cooking the food as well as writing about restaurant work and the connection between the cook and the consumer. This a free workshop for adults 19+. Please call 402.444.4852 to register beginning Oct. 1.

Join Bri Wright from Golem Forge and try a new crafting hobby. They’ll be making Dragon Eyes out of clay based on the How to Train Your Dragon books by Cressida Cowell. All craft materials will be provided while supplies last. All you need is your imagination! Fantasy awaits! This is a free event for children 6-12. Registration is required.

Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.

Let's make some music! Brains will grow and smiles will shine as kids work together to make some awesome music with Miss Kerry from Kindermusik with Overton Music Studios!

Roz needs your help! The poison tide is threatening her island, and she needs your help to figure out how to stop it! Work with others to solve clues and puzzles themed around the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Can you help Roz in time? This is a free event for children ages 6-9. Registration is required and opens Oct. 1. Please call 402-444-6284 to register. There will be a session at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 am and 10 – 11 am. The cost to participate is $5 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. A State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot.

You are cordially invited to a party! Someone has been murdered. Who did it? Everyone had a motive. Everyone had the opportunity. Can you figure it out? This is an interactive event. Character booklets will be provided at the door and time given to read your part. Participants must be willing and able to “act” the part they are given. If you like true crime and mysteries and theater, this program is for you! This is a free event for adults 19+. Registration to play a role is required.

Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area. This month's craft project: Corn Kernel Crafts

Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!

Members of American Midwest Ballet will join us for a special storytime about ballet, being a professional dancer, and The Nutcracker. Experience stories, creative movement, music, and more! Each storytime explores early literacy skills like singing, playing, reading, talking, and writing.

Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works.  Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine.  Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!

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.

Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided

Join OPL and Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project for a virtual interactive session! There will be a brief presentation on the significance of the lotus flower and the Lotus Lantern Festival, a step-by-step craft session where participants create their own traditional Korean lotus lantern, and a short documentary on Korea to close the event. This craft is suitable for ages 13+ and younger participants are encouraged to complete the craft with an adult caregiver.

A special night honoring our Veterans. The event will include guest speakers, a laying of the wreath ceremony for our war representatives, music, and the grand lighting of the WWII Colonnade. Speakers include Mayor John Ewing Jr., Councilmember Pete Festersen, and special guests Colonel (Ret) Dwight Lydic. Refreshments will be served. We look forward to your attendance.

Join for a free, year-round program where families can explore, play, and connect through bilingual yoga, mindfulness and wellness practices. Designed for children ages 5–12, younger siblings welcome with their caregivers, this class supports social engagement, emotional regulation, and open-ended play.

Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.

🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Apple Pie Sensory Bin Craft

Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works.  Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine.  Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!

Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie. Merry Market is a two day event starting on November 7th at 4pm to 8pm and continuing on November 8th from 9am to 5pm.

They're baaack! Game nights at the orchard - grab your family, grab your friends & head to the orchard for a laidback evening of playing games. They have board games & cards available there to play, but you are more than welcome to bring your favorite game to enjoy...all ages are welcome!

Save the Date! On Saturday, November 8, a variety of local crafters, independent vendors and small business owners will be selling their goods, just in time for the holidays. Visit the Library and shop until you drop! Admission is free! Lunch will be available for purchase.

Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie. Merry Market is a two day event starting on November 7th at 4pm to 8pm and continuing on November 8th from 9am to 5pm.

Get ready for the holidays and support local artisans on Nov. 8 at the Arts & Crafts Fair at E.T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge. Enjoy shopping for handmade gifts and show your support for Nebraska’s creative local makers. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.

Groups will utilize compasses and maps to find waypoints scattered around the park during a timed competition. Open to all ages and experience! One adult required per group unless participants 16+. Beginner and intermediate course available! Register online. Cost $15 / Group (2-4 people)

Bennington MomCo (formerly Bennington MOPs) is hosting the annual craft show at St. Johns in Bennington. There will be concessions, raffles, La Cabañita Taco Truck and Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant will be parked out front from 11am-1pm and a variety of hand made vendors.

Join for a Pancake Breakfast with the Pancake Man as we honor and celebrate the members of our military. Military members and their families eat for free! $5.00 donation for non-military going to Moving Veterans Forward and Operation 22 til Freedom. 10:30 Flag Ceremony with Taps & National Anthem

Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works.  Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine.  Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!

Visit this shopping experience and get a jump-start on your holiday gifts! Located at the Lied Multipurpose Complex, $2 admission. Shop local and Deaf artists, choose from handmade items as well as those sold by independent consultants. Bring friends! Proceeds benefit the ISD Class of 2026

Hosted in the South Gym at Bellevue East High School by the Bellevue East Bands. Admission is $3.

$3 admission. all-day shopping. Gifts! Food! Decor! Handmade items. 120+ vendors.

Featuring 140+ vendors and food trucks along with a raffle -and- swag bags – this will be the event of the season!

Dog Man is in trouble! He needs your help to escape Petey’s Secret Lab before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Can you help Dog Man escape in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. There will be a session at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

The long-standing parade tradition is back to honor the defenders of our freedom!

Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, November 8, we honor our military heroes in a celebration of Veterans Day. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.

This year, they are thrilled to welcome over 25 vendors, offering wares for everyone on your holiday list. All three levels of the home will be filled with local, small businesses ready to help you tackle that shopping list: from artisan candles, vintage treasures, original artworks, jewelry, menswear and accessories, and more!

The store is going to go wild with holiday cheer! Friends from Wildlife Encounters will be there to introduce young explorers to an adorable armadillo, plus a bunch of other amazing critters. Come and learn all about them, take some holiday pics, write your Christmas list, and discover a new appreciation for nature!

Join at the Outdoor Heritage Complex at Platte River State Park on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Veterans Appreciation Day! They’d like to honor and show our respect for those who have served in a war, sacrificing of themselves for the common good of our country. The first 50 visitors with any military ID will receive a token for one free shooting activity. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.

Council Bluffs Annual Parade to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

Which Blackstone business makes the best chili? Their annual competition continues in 2025! Come try a variety of chili’s and vote for your favorite one! Money raised benefits the Blackstone District! 

Explore repujado, the traditional art of metal embossing, in this hands-on workshop led by visiting artist, Linda Garcia. Participants will learn how to create beautiful raised designs on soft metal using simple tools and techniques and create their own unique piece to take home. This is a free event for teens 13-18. No registration is required. Materials provided, while supplies last.

Join author Danielle Herzog for a reading of “What Are You, Lou?”. Participants will work together to craft a story and learn the joy of bringing characters and their adventures to life! This is a free event for children 6-12. 

Bloomwell Autism Therapy is hosting a FREE Autism Screening & Dinosaur Dance Party on Saturday, November 8 from 1-5 PM! They'll be providing autism screenings that are catered toward kids ages 2-5 on a first come, first served basis. While you wait for your turn, they'll have sensory-friendly fun including: Bubbles, Slime, Games, Crafts, Sensory bins, Music, Dancing

Record-breaking, global comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters on the road and making a stop in Omaha on November 8.