Earth Day at The RiverFront

The RiverFront 900 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Visit The RiverFront for a celebration of Earth Day! Organizations from around the Omaha Community will be on hand to discuss their nature and sustainability practices. Step aboard one of Metro Transit’s electric buses parked in Lewis & Clark Landing to learn more about their impact. Then, head over to Heartland of America Park for an afternoon movie in […]

Event Series STEM SUNDAYS

STEM SUNDAYS

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

STEM Sundays is a bi-weekly program where families can explore STEM together amidst nature at Fontenelle Forest. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration. Ignite a love for learning in the heart of the Forest every other Sunday! Registration required.

$10 – $18
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 […]

SCC Family 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 Monday, April 22 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 (pizza) too! Some of the activities you’ll enjoy: DNA Helix Musical Chairs Playground Physics […]

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

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 […]

PICTURE A SCIENTIST

Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater 1340 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE, United States

Join Film Streams for their next Science on Screen film, PICTURE A SCIENTIST , on April 23. The film explores the experience of sexual harassment and gender inequality many women in STEM experience and the groundswell of researchers pushing back and making strides. After the film there is a panel discussion with Tiffany Gamble, Dr. […]

$7 – $12

Raptor Trivia

Kros Strain Brewing 10411 Portal Rd #102, LaVista, NE, United States

Join Fontenelle Forest for an evening of feathered fun during Raptor Trivia Night at Kros Strain in partnership with NE SciFest! This engaging and educational event will test your wits and give you the opportunity to see several of our educational raptor ambassadors up close. Get ready to put your raptor knowledge to the test […]