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Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting

Add some sparkle to your spooky season with diamond painting at the library! Create your own dazzling keychain, magnet or drink coaster while swapping paranormal stories with others or listening to eerie tales from our staff.

Join us for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new!

This is a free program for teens 12-18 years old. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting

Add some sparkle to your spooky season with diamond painting at the library! Create your own dazzling keychain, magnet or drink coaster while swapping paranormal stories with others or listening to eerie tales from our staff.

Join us for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new!

This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.

Teen Hangout: Spooky Diamond Painting

Add some sparkle to your spooky season with diamond painting at the library! Create your own dazzling keychain, magnet or drink coaster while swapping paranormal stories with others or listening to eerie tales from our staff.

Join us for a teen-only hangout where you can dive into crafts, try out games, explore cool hobbies, and chill with friends in a space full of music and good vibes. Come spark your imagination and discover something new!

This is a free program for teens 13-18 years old.

Spooky Diamond Painting (Teens)

Add some sparkle to your spooky season with diamond painting at the library! Create your own dazzling keychain, magnet or drink coaster while swapping paranormal stories with others or listening to eerie tales from our staff.

This program is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required

Botna Bend Pancake Feed

Every spring, Botna Bend park rangers Jon Fenner and Cory Thomas and their staff tap the silver maple trees that call the park home and collect their sweet sap to make homemade maple syrup. You can taste the delicious fruits of their labor by joining us for our annual Pancake Feed!

  • Grilled pancakes and sausage will be served with our homemade maple syrup along with coffee & orange juice from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., so don’t be late! 
  • Breakfast is free, but free-will donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to fund Botna Bend Park projects and improvements.
  • A $3 per vehicle entry fee or Pottawattamie Conservation membership is required to enter the park.

Make sure to explore the park after you get some grub. Say hi to our elk and bison herds, take a hike on one of our wilderness trails, or take in the views of the West Nishnabotna River Water Trail.

For questions not answered online, please call Botna Bend Park at 712-741-5465.

This event will be held rain or shine. See you there!

Inaugural Heartland Plein Air Festival

“Plein air” is a French term meaning “open air.” Unlike studio painting, plein air artists create their work outdoors, capturing the light, atmosphere, architecture, and natural beauty of a place in real time. This immersive approach results in vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect the true spirit of a community.

Throughout the week, approximately 25 nationally recognized artists will paint at more than 20 scenic locations across Douglas County and Sarpy County. These will include historic neighborhoods, tourist attractions, scenic vistas, and more. Visitors are encouraged to explore these sites, observe the artists at work, and experience the creative process up close.

The festival culminates in a public exhibition and auction, where attendees can view the complete collection and purchase original works that showcase the beauty and character of the greater metro area. Each painting is created on-site during the festival, making every piece a unique and lasting tribute to the region.

Please check our Heartland Plein Air Festival website for a list of artists and events. We hope to see you there!

Firefighter Storytime

Join for a special Firefighter storytime and the letter “F”. Firefighters will be here to read a book. Watch as they put on their gear and learn more about Fire Prevention Week. Then explore the fire truck.

Oktoberfest

Join us for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, food trucks, and of course a beer garden.

Live music will be provided by local bands:

  • Kenny Janak Orchestra (performs 2-4 p.m.)
  • Evans & Moore (performs 4:30-6:30 p.m.)
  • Charm School Dropouts (performs 7:30-9:30 p.m.)

Food and beverage available for purchase. Families and all ages are welcome. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Confirmed food trucks include:

  • Ben’s Pretzels
  • Golden Badger Bakery (European/comfort food)
  • Gracie’s Sodas & Sips
  • Johnny Ricco’s Brooklyn Pizza

Festival themed fun includes:

  • Husker Football Watch Party at 4 p.m.
  • Husker Volleyball Watch Party at 8 p.m.
  • Best Dressed and Beer Stein Holding contests (starting at 6:45 p.m.)
    • Beer stein contest will follow immediately after the best dressed contest 
    • Best Dressed divisions: men, women, youth, Huskers
    • Stein contest divisions: men, women, youth
  • Cornhole
  • Free face painting (3-7 p.m.)

Pancakes in the Park

Enjoy a cozy fall morning with us during Pancakes in the Park. Start your day off right by filling up on a free breakfast, along with hot coffee and juice, served by The Pancake Man.

It’s the perfect chance to enjoy crisp October air, colorful leaves and quality time with friends and neighbors. Come hungry and ready to soak up some autumn vibes and community spirit!