Join at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium for Late Nights at the Zoo: Croctoberfest. An unforgettable celebration of our beloved crocodilian species, blended with the festive spirit of Oktoberfest! 21+ only.
OIPA Innovation District Community Workshop
The Omaha Inland Port Authority (OIPA) invites residents, business owners, and community members to take part in shaping the vision for the North Omaha Innovation District Plan. The workshop will take place Thursday, August 7th, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College’s Fort Omaha Campus, inside the Swanson Conference Center at the Institute for the Culinary Arts (5300 N. 30th Street, Omaha). A presentation will be given at 6:15 p.m.
During this hands-on workshop, the public will collaborate with the project team to explore ideas for physical spaces, programs and services that reflect community culture and needs, and policies that promote inclusive growth without displacement.
Press Release Details:
- Event: OIPA Innovation District Community Workshop
- Date: Thursday, August 7th, 2025
- Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.)
- Location: Metropolitan Community College’s Fort Omaha Campus, Swanson Conference Center (5300 N. 30th Street, Omaha)
- Contact: Theola Cooper, [email protected]
The Championship Chase Escape Room
Ready to play ball? Join Omaha Public Library for a sports-themed adventure! You will be “locked” in a room, and in order to escape in time, you will need to solve various sports-related puzzles and clues before your time is up.
This escape room is for adults, ages 19+.
Celebration of Yokai
Yōkai, supernatural beings and phenomena from Japanese folklore and popular culture, are at once sinister and friendly, frightening and silly, and completely captivating to the imagination. Join Omaha Public Library and a representative from the Japanese Outreach Initiative for a brief exploration of the history of Yōkai and learn how to craft your own in various Japanese art styles.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Celebration of Yokai
Yōkai, supernatural beings and phenomena from Japanese folklore and popular culture, are at once sinister and friendly, frightening and silly, and completely captivating to the imagination. Join Omaha Public Library and a representative from the Japanese Outreach Initiative for a brief exploration of the history of Yōkai and learn how to craft your own in various Japanese art styles.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Escape the Station (21+)
The perfect “escape” to the past awaits this summer at The Durham Museum!
Join for Escape at the Station, a unique adults-only escape room-inspired event!
- Get locked in! Venture through Omaha’s Union Station for an immersive experience with puzzles to decode, hands-on games to solve and more
- Enjoy signature cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic drinks from the cash bar
- Have a chance to win great prizes
- See the museum’s featured summer exhibition, The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels, without the kids!
Each ticketholder receives entry to the event, one drink ticket for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage and a game packet. Guests will also enjoy a complementary popcorn bar with additional food and ice cream treats available for purchase at our old-fashioned Soda Fountain.
Must be 21 or older to attend! Advance registration requested.
Late Nights at the Zoo (21+)
Event Dates
- May 29
- June 5 and 26
- July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
- August 7, 14, and 21
New this year, Late Nights at the Zoo features Zoo-tique, a vendor market showcasing local makers. Music bingo also returns every night. Plus, enjoy special appearances by Ambassador Animals and a weekly species spotlight to learn about conservation efforts and the Zoo’s resident animals from knowledgeable staff.
Limited Availability: Aquarium Backstage Experience
Enhance your evening with the new Backstage Experience add-on, offering a behind-the-scenes tour of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. This exclusive experience provides insights into the aquarium’s operations and marine life care.
Cost is $75 per person. Availability is limited each night, so early booking is recommended. Tickets are nonrefundable and cancellations will only be made by Omaha Zoo Education.
To book a tour, select this add-on option when purchasing your Late Nights admission tickets online.
Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gather a group of friends or family members to explore the Washington Branch and neighborhood! Stop by the Washington Branch to pick up a zine detailing ten locations to explore. You’ll have four hours to see as many of the sights as you can before heading back to the library for a prize! All groups will begin and end at Washington.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Neighborhood Walking Tour
Gather a group of friends or family members to explore the Downtown Library and neighborhood! Each group will be looking for 10 landmarks in the Omaha downtown area. You’ll have two hours to see as many of the sights as you can before heading back to the library for a prize! All teams will begin and end at Downtown Branch.
This is a free event for adults 19+.
Science of Superheroes: The Origins and Power of Superman
Join OPL and Dan Claes, professor of physics and astronomy at UNL, for a presentation on the science of superheroes. In this discussion, we will be featuring the origins and powers of Superman as part of a celebration of Free Comic Book Day. Don’t forget to grab your free comic book while supplies last.
This program is for adults 19+.
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