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 […]
NE SciFest Public Expo
The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, OmahaJoin us at the 2024 Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone. The free public expo on April 27 at The Durham Museum will be […]
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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®: “Feathers for Lunch”
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaTake a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and read about the adventures and escapades of an escaped house cat who encounters twelve common birds in the backyard. Following along […]
$9 – $15
Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice
eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, OmahaeCreamery staff will conduct an informative presentation on the “Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice.” Students will be given a small tour of the facility, a lesson on how […]
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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 […]
Metropolitan Community College Science Day
Metro Community College 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., OmahaStop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 27 from 11am until 3pm, for hands-on activities, which encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry […]
Earth Day Omaha
Elmwood Park 6232 Pacific Street, OmahaOne of America’s oldest, continually running environmental events, Earth Day Omaha will celebrate its 35th consecutive year on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. This year’s event will build on a long […]
Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaFrom noon to 2 p.m., explore Stomp Chomp Roar's fossil cart at Lauritzen Gardens and learn all about dinosaurs with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony and his friend Paleo. Then join us […]
$9 – $15
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 […]
HABITAT HIKE
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., BellevueExplore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique […]
$15
Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
Lucky Bucket Brewing 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La VistaA lot of things (and science) go in to making great beer and spirits, and Lucky Bucket Brewing wants to share their craft with you. Tours are approximately 1 Hour […]
$20
NE SciFest Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Branched Oak Observatory 14300 NW 98th St., RaymondIn collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival, we are pleased to host the NE SciFest Star Party! This FREE event is for all lovers of space science and astronomy. On […]
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