Shutterfly Study Hall

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

Set aside some time to visit the Kearney Public Library and work on your Shutterfly photo book. This "study hall" will allow you time to work on your project with Connie Jelkin and library staff on hand to assist with your questions. You can work on a library computer OR bring your own device. Notes […]

STEM: Build, Connect, Create

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

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the Kearney Public Library's collection of STEM toys, including KEVA Planks, Straws & Connectors, Snap Circuits, Magna-Tiles, and much more! To reserve a spot, please log in with your library credentials. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.

STEM: Tinker Tots

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

Join the Kearney Public Library for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Help your child develop important math, science, and learning readiness skills while having fun! An adult caregiver must remain with the participating child. Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You […]

Nerd Nite Omaha

Saro Cider Lounge 1012 S 10th St., Omaha, NE, United States

Nerd Nite is a monthly lecture-in-a-bar series where people share their expertise, nerdy hobby, and or/niche knowledge of the world with others in a casual environment (like the Discovery Channel — with alcohol!). Be there and be square. When: Tuesday, April 9 at 7 PM Where: Saro Cider Omaha, 1012 S 10th St. Talks include: […]

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 more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering […]

$9 – $15
Event Series StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

Take 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 with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, […]

$9 – $15

Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, United States

Visit 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 hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]

Free Adult Blood Pressure Checks

Community Wellness Collaborative at The Highlander 2120 N 29th St., Suite 200, Omaha, NE, United States

The Nebraska Science Festival in collaboration with the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Community Wellness Collaborative is excited to provide free adult blood pressure checks for the Omaha Community during the month of April. Blood Pressure checks will take place at the Community Wellness Collaborative at The Highlander (2120 N 29th St., Suite 200) on Wednesday, April 10th and […]

Space: It’s Out of This World

Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Become a Space Cadet with Omaha Public Library! Join the Omaha Children's Museum as we tour our solar system and learn important physics, chemistry, and engineering concepts. Blast off with a combustion reaction, find out what happens when there is no air pressure, and watch as we make our own version of a comet! This […]

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 more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering […]

$9 – $15
Event Series StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

Take 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 with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, […]

$9 – $15
Event Series Mudpies

Mudpies

Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, United States

Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5,  at Fontenelle Forest, that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science theme is explored through crafts, outdoor […]

$8