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 be posting a trivia question (riddle, clue, etc.) on our social media pages related to science. All you need to do is respond with the […]

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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 Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt! […]

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Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice

eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

eCreamery 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 ice cream is made, a brief history of ice cream, and the differences in density and composition between gelato, sorbet and ice cream. During the […]

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Metropolitan Community College Science Day

Metro Community College 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 12 from 11am until 3pm, for hands-on activities, which encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology. This event is free and open to all!

Event Series Science Sunday

Science Sunday

Omaha RiverFront 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 6 - Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs April 13 - Seed […]

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Event Series LEGOS at the Library

LEGOS at the Library

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

Join the Kearney Public Library for some brick-snapping fun! Come design and build your own creations. The library will provide the LEGOS, you just need to bring your imagination along. No registration is required for this event.

Kennedy STEAM Family Night

Howard Kennedy Elementary Schoool 2906 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

Kennedy Elementary School is once again hosting a STEAM Family Night on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30-7pm featuring Robotics, Rockets, Hovercrafts, Fire Truck, Urban Gardening, 3D Pens, Water Science, Laser Cutting and more! Come and enjoy awesome opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Food, Fun and Family time for ALL.

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Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East

Saddlebrook Branch 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think. This is a free event for teens aged […]

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Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East

Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE, United States

Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think. This is a free event for teens aged […]

SCC Family Science Night

Southeast Community College Lincoln 8800 O St., Lincoln, NE, United States

Spring into Science and celebrate Earth Day at a FREE event for families on Friday, April 25 at Southeast Community College Lincoln. Come have fun with friends and family and learn about Science with exciting activities, great prizes and enjoy free food too!  

NE SciFest Public Expo

The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE

Join us at the 2025 Free Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone, plus the KETV Weather team will be featured in The Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall at 10am and 11:30am for presentations , questions and autograph signing. The free public expo on April 26 at The Durham […]

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Skeletons on the Screen: Dr. Katie East

Willa Cather Branch 905 S. 44th St., Omaha, NE, United States

Join Dr. Katie East for an entertaining look into forensic anthropology on the screen to learn what forensic anthropologists actually do. Compare television, movies and real life. It may be entertaining when pop culture gets forensic anthropology wrong, but the consequences are more real than you think. This is a free event for teens aged […]