Learn about designing and printing items on a 3-D printer! Watch as they are used and take some time to design and print a small item to take home. This free event is open to adults, teens and kids over the age of 11. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Join our Creative Movement Workshop! Perfect for all levels, this fun session explores expressive movement to boost confidence and unique style. Learn a simple dance routine from a teaching artist with Pear Tree Performing Arts. This is a free event for kids 6-12. Registration is required.

Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!

Spring Sensory Bottles Craft

Join for a cozy evening of sweet treats and beautiful views at S'mores and Sunsets! Gather around the fire at one of our local parks, 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 outdoors! We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and relaxing evening.

Explore the art of bookbinding in this presenter-led, hands-on workshop. This compact, folded binding style is beautifully designed for organizing everyday keepsakes such as photos, notes, tickets, business cards or recipes. Discover creative applications and assemble your own book from start to finish. All materials provided. All experience levels are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Learn about designing and printing items on a 3-D printer! Watch as they are used and take some time to design and print a small item to take home. This free event is open to adults, teens and kids over the age of 11. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Teens come and unleash your creativity by sculpting your very own clay animal! Afterward, you’ll have the option to bring your creation to life by writing a short story or adventure about your new clay friend. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials are included, while supplies last. This is a free event for Teens ages 12-18. Registration is required

Penelope the Dinosaur 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.

Learn about designing and printing items on a 3-D printer! Watch as they are used and take some time to design and print a small item to take home. This free event is open to adults, teens and kids over the age of 11. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Ages 0-12. Create a May Day Basket for a friend or relative. Don't forget to leave it for them without getting spotted!

Penelope the Dinosaur 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.

Kids can create their very own adorable clay ladybugs—perfect for a cute keepsake or a fun spring decoration! 

Laugh out loud every 1st Friday as Big Canvas brings family-friendly improv comedy to Omaha! "Guardians of the Giggle" promises an unscripted comedy show packed with fast-paced, short-form improv games and audience interaction. Perfect for a family night out or an evening of fun with friends, each show is a unique experience you won’t want to miss!

Have you ever wondered what the Forest looks like after the sun goes down? Now you can find out at our Full Moon Hikes! Come on an evening hike with us and experience the Forest under the light of the moon.  

Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Kids 5+ and their grandparents will have a fun morning at Hummel Day Camp participating in a variety of activities together including archery, games, and crafts. Then they will enjoy making their lunch over the campfire. Don't miss this opportunity to make lasting memories! $10 per person. Register online March 23- April 30.

In this workshop you will learn how to make butterflies out of cardboard tubes and flowers out of cardboard egg cartons. I will guide you through the steps on how to fold, cut and glue until your butterflies emerge and your flowers bloom into reality. You can then use markers to decorate and design your cardboard creations. When you are all done you can glue on a magnet or mini clothes pin so you can display your creation as you please. Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium

For over fifty years, Judy Blume’s classic and groundbreaking novel "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret." has impacted generations with its timeless coming of age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions. The big screen adaptation is a film for anyone who's ever wondered where they fit in.

OPL invites you to explore the city’s rich history within the sacred grounds of Bohemian Cemetery — one of Omaha’s historic cemeteries. Following a brief talk about the significance and history of Bohemian Cemetery, participants will have the opportunity to uncover stories in plain sight.

Let’s find out! Participants will smell various spices in their native state and then attempt to identify each spice by smelling the oil of the spice, which has a high concentration of the scent molecules. The structure of the scent chemicals impacts how our neurons detect its scent, and models will be available so participants can connect the microscopic molecular structures to the macroscopic scents.

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.

Join for the Spring edition of our semi-annual Modern Market, where Nebraska small shops steal the spotlight! They’re transforming downtown Waterloo into an open-air, feel-good celebration of local — packed with 50+ carefully curated small businesses, great food + drinks, music, and all the spring vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for something new, treating yourself, or just soaking up a fun Saturday out… this is your sign.

Penelope the Dinosaur 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.

Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.

Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month, kids will create a Catapult. This is a free event for kids 6-9. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.

Get your geek on! Pick up free comics; make your own superhero mask; and get free character sketches done by artists Rylie Blum, Robb Blum, Matt Haney, Tracey Mauk, and Bruce McCorkindale. Featuring special guests The Ghostbusters, members of the 501st and Rebel Legions, and more. Sponsored by the Gretna Community Fund, Krypton Comics, and Dave & Lisa Bell.

Celebrate Star Wars with an out-of-this-galaxy party filled with themed crafts and activities. Whether you’re Jedi, Sith, or somewhere in between, join the fun and channel the Force with fellow fans.

Come enjoy a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food-safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. This free event is open to adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.

Learn about the many amphibians that call Nebraska home in a lecture-style presentation in the Schramm Education Center Classroom and view live examples of many of Nebraska's frog, toad, and salamander species. Then, with the supervision of a professional scientist, learn and practice catching and identifying frogs outdoors at a pond. Register in Advance

Join for a special presentation of A Japanese Fable: Monkey and Crab told by Dr. Sharon Ishii-Jordan! Dr. Ishii-Jordan will not only read the beautifully illustrated book but will also teach children a few simple Japanese words along the way. Through lively storytelling, participants will learn new vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and discover how language brings stories to life. This event is best suited for kids ages 6-10.

3rd Annual Derby Day Celebration. Grab your fanciest hat and sharpest bow tie and join for the 3rd Annual Derby Day! Experience the excitement of the 152nd Kentucky Derby while making a meaningful impact in our community.

Aloha Omaha is a brand-new, free & open to the public community celebration bringing island energy to the Midwest. Join for an unforgettable afternoon and evening filled with music, culture, food, and good vibes.

Enjoy a sip of spring at the 5th Annual Spring Cocktail Party! Each participating establishment is offering a signature spring cocktail sure to delight your tastebuds. Visit as many neighborhood establishments (all within walking distance of each other!) as you like, in any order you like, and cast your vote for the best cocktail in midtown! Food pairings and full menus also available. Sign the Rail! In between cocktails, take a moment to sign a rail section to be installed on the Omaha Streetcar line.

They’re turning Main Street into the ultimate outdoor party—complete with a large-screen viewing of the Kentucky Derby, and plenty of ways to celebrate with friends, family, and the community!

Join for culture, storytelling, and community with The Japanese American Citizens League-Omaha Chapter (JACL). The JACL Dance Troupe will perform multiple dances that honor Japanese dance culture. At the end of the presentation, the dancers will teach audience members “Bon-Odori,” a traditional dance used in community gatherings to honor and memorialize ancestors.

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family. Pack your chairs, blankets, and coolers and settle in for a great night of music. Come hungry, come ready to dance, and most importantly — come have fun at Stinson Park!

Step into the museum after hours for an evening where the hangar transforms into a lively galactic cantina. On May 2 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM, adults ages 21 and over are invited to celebrate the closing stretch of our Unofficial Galaxies exhibit with a night filled with music, competition, and just the right amount of friendly chaos from across the galaxy. Throughout the night, guests can test their skills, show off their creativity, and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by legendary aircraft and unforgettable sci-fi inspiration. Grab a drink, explore the museum after dark, and jump into activities happening throughout the hangar as the force of fun takes over the building.

Learn to identify Nebraska amphibians by their calls through a quick classroom presentation followed by a walk down to the park (roughly 1 mile round trip) to hear frogs calling. We recommend bringing a head lamp or flashlight.