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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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, Omaha, NE, United States

Available 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 […]

Event Series BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

On 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

Wellness Workshop: The Science of Meditation for Healing the Mind and Body

UNMC's Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center 730 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

Please 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., Wayne, NE, United States

Doors 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 […]