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Conservation Connections: Scavenger Hunt

Join Conservation Nebraska in celebrating National Scavenger Hunt Day at Elmwood Park with a free, nature-based scavenger hunt for all ages on Saturday, May 24th from 11:00 AM to Noon!
 
Look for our feather flag and make sure to arrive early! The first 3 people to complete their scavenger hunts will receive a special prize and there will be treats for everyone who participates. Upon arrival, you will be provided with a scavenger hunt list and writing utensil, and then you can begin finding things around the park. You will also have the opportunity to connect with current AmeriCorps members about Conservation Nebraska and to share your personal conservation interests, which helps us put on more fun and educational events like this scavenger hunt!

Loess Hills Harley-Davidson Annual Memorial Day Party

Kick off the holiday weekend with a bang at our Annual Memorial Day Party! They’re honoring the holiday with high energy, great people, and a huge opportunity to upgrade your ride.

• The Main Attraction: Our Toy Box Used Bike Sale! Your next dream ride is waiting at a price you’ll love.

• Live Music on The Big Stage: High-octane sounds by Nasty Kanasta.

• Food & More: Delicious local food truck on-site plus a lineup of guest vendors.

Come for the bikes, stay for the party. Let’s start the summer right! 

Memorial Day Ceremony by Benson American Legion

Join the Benson American Legion Family Post #112 for their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The keynote speaker will be Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Nebraska Adjutant, Chris Casey.
 
Monday, May 27, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mount Hope Cemetery
7602 Military Ave. Omaha, NE 68134
 
The ceremony will take place in the veterans section at the top of the hill near the obelisk monument. 

Memorial Day in Ashland

A parade and fireworks in Ashland.  Honoring our great service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom

Fireworks Sunday May 25th at 9:00 pm

Memorial Day Parade Monday May 26th at 10:00 am

Kids Club at Heartwood Park

Every Other Saturday morning is reserved for FUN, FUN, FUN. Activities for kids 8 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop offs, please.

This Week’s Activity: Join us for a Butterfly Party at Heartwood Park! We’ll be creating butterfly-themed activities for all kids, including face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon wands to take home.

Sofia’s Play Garden at Lauritzen Opens

This brand-new garden is designed to spark imagination, discovery, and joy for visitors of all ages and abilities. Spanning an amazing acre, it offers an inclusive, sensory-friendly environment where children and families can learn, play, and connect with nature in meaningful ways. From larger-than-life birdhouses to sculptures that “sing” and from a plant petting zoo to a meditative labyrinth, this beautifully designed garden is a celebration of curiosity and connection!
 
There are 8 distinctive areas across 1 amazing acre: 
  • Artifact Hills
  • Crafting Nook
  • The Forest Thicket
  • Hager Family Springs
  • Hawks Songbird Village
  • Loess Hills Landing
  • Mary’s River View
  • The Neighborhood
 
A few highlights: 
  • SENSORY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES: Whether they’re drumming on outdoor instruments, following the twists of a labyrinth, or hearing the wind bring sculptures to life, children of all abilities can discover nature in fun, sensory-rich ways.
  • INTERACTIVE PLAY: From water features and bird wings to produce shops and net-covered bridges, every twist and turn is designed to engage young minds and bodies in joyful, interactive exploration.
  • A PLACE THAT IS PLANT FOCUSED: Explore the roots of the prairie, gently explore textures in the plant petting zoo, see what’s sprouting in the community garden, and uncover even more leafy surprises growing across this amazing acre!
  • IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS: Concrete that represents the layers of the soil, animal tracks stamped into concrete, secret trails through the trees, lily pads to get across the rain garden, a red cart that honors the garden’s first office (a red truck), there are little touches that delight at every turn! 
  • FOSTERING A LOVE OF NATURE IN KIDS OF ALL AGES: Every corner of the garden invites you to connect with nature—stop to smell the flowers, create dams in the stream, or craft a structure from sticks and stones. These thoughtfully designed spaces help kids (and grownups) fall in love with the natural world, one discovery at a time!
 
Sofia’s Play Garden will be included in daily garden admission and is FREE for garden members. 
 
Location, location, location: In contrast to our former children’s garden (that was quite a hike for families), this space is conveniently located just outside the back doors of the visitor and education center. 
 
Sofia’s Play Garden summer hours are: 
  • 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday
  • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

46th Annual Tivoli Fest 2026

Join on Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd for Elk Horn’s 46th Annual Tivoli Fest! Tour the historic windmill, taste homemade aebleskiver, watch Vikings mint coins, and take in everything the Danish Villages have to offer during Tivoli Fest 2026! This is a very special year for them as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish Windmill’s arrival in Elk Horn and the inaugural festival that became Tivoli Fest!  They will be offering FREE ADMISSION into the windmill Friday-Sunday.

Rock The C! – Surfin Safari

Join for an incredible evening of live music at Lake Cunningham featuring Surfin’ Safari — a premier Beach Boys tribute band — with BluesEd kicking off the night and setting the stage with their signature sound.

BluesEd, an award-winning non-profit youth talent development program sponsored by the Blues Society of Omaha, will open the evening. Their mission of “Keeping the Blues Alive” helps young musicians grow as artists, bandmates, and performers while building a community rooted in passion, collaboration, and great music.

Headlining the night, Surfin’ Safari features seven musicians from the Kansas City area with nearly 300 years of combined live performance experience, including members of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame. Their dedication to quality musicianship and soaring harmonies brings the iconic, sun-soaked sound of The Beach Boys to life with incredible accuracy and energy.

Enjoy a lively evening filled with live music, delicious food trucks, sweet dessert options, and beautiful lake views. Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and blankets — and get ready to relax and rock the night away.

Best of all — it’s completely FREE!

Memorial Day Patriotic Sensory Bin

Red❤ White🤍 and AWESOME!!💙 Join us for a DIY Patriotic Sensory Bin event!! 🇺🇸 Dig into the star spangled textures, and let your freedom sing as you explore the different textiles we add! This is a FREE, all ages event!! First come, first serve while supplies last

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