Walk to the Moon Challenge
NE SciFest is challenging everyone in Nebraska to show their love of science by participating in a 30-day exercise challenge that will collectively take us to the moon. The challenge […]
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NE SciFest Essay Contest
The NE SciFest Essay Contest is back again. This year we want you to write an essay answering the question below and be entered to win a NE SciFest swag […]
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NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
Science is all around us so let's have some virtual fun! Running every day through the festival we’re bringing back our NE SciFest Social Media Science Trivia. Everyday we will […]
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NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (below) and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you - no matter where you live in […]
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NE SciFest Art Contest
Back for a fourth year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. Using our keynote speakers’ background in animal behavior as inspiration, create artwork that reflects your favorite animal. Three winners […]
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NE SciFest Ice Cream
eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, OmahaAvailable all April long, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: ANIMAL HOUSE. Animal House: Cake Mix Ice Cream, Frosted Animal Cookies and Cookie Dough. For the entire […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaOn display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from […]
$9 – $15
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaTake a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along […]
$9 – $15
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownVisit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week, the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business […]
Wellness Workshop: The Science of Meditation for Healing the Mind and Body
UNMC's Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center 730 South 38th Avenue, OmahaPlease join Engage Wellness for a community presentation on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. This completely free workshop, open to the public, will focus on how to integrate mindfulness […]
Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., WayneDoors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky, a view of the constellations, and a full-dome […]
Fred. G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., WayneDoors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky, a view of the constellations, and a full-dome […]
Open House at the UNL Student Observatory
UNL Student Observatory 625 Stadium Dr., LincolnSee the stars, planets, and moon from UNL's campus! Please note, the event might be canceled due to clouds and weather. Decision to cancel will be posted on the calendar […]