Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownThe 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory
Branched Oak Observatory 14300 NW 98th St., RaymondSeniors Understanding Nature
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., BellevueBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownFree Adult Blood Pressure Checks
Community Wellness Collaborative at The Highlander 2120 N 29th St., Suite 200, OmahaBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownWeek of Events
Walk to the Moon Challenge
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 will start April 1, and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles, minutes or steps) and ALL exercise will be converted […]
NE SciFest Ice Cream
NE SciFest Ice Cream
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 month of April, every Animal House Ice Cream Pint sold, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.
NE SciFest Art Contest
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 will receive a swag bag of NE SciFest goodies. All entries must meet the following requirements: All entrants must live in the state of Nebraska […]
NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
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! […]
NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
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 […]
NE SciFest Essay Contest
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 package. This year’s SciFest essay question: In honor of our keynote speaker – and her high school science teacher and mentor, Mr. Carlock, who encouraged […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
Solar Eclipse Party at the Park
Solar Eclipse Party at the Park
Come down to The RiverFront Plaza at Lewis & Clark Landing from 12 to 3 PM to celebrate an unforgettable celestial experience! This year's Solar Eclipse will be a rare cosmic event that you won’t want to miss! Join The RiverFront for Eclipse themed activities suitable for the whole family, including out of this world solar treats, […]
The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory
The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory
In collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival, we are pleased to offer "The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory.” Some people go an entire lifetime and do not have a chance to see a single Solar Eclipse. Here in the United States, we have had the opportunity to see THREE spectacular solar […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Join Omaha Public Library for a scientific adventure of planetary proportions as we read about and make models of a solar eclipse. Then, we’ll make paper viewers and go out to see the celestial event for ourselves! This program will take place from 1pm-2pm and is recommended for children ages 5-10 with a caregiver, but […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
Mudpies
Mudpies
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 […]
Seniors Understanding Nature
Seniors Understanding Nature
Join Fontenelle Forest for their Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center! Each lecture will cover a different topic. April's topic: Earths Unsung Heroes: Fungi! Fungi are often considered the original internet and nature’s recyclers. They can provide food and medicine to humans and also clean up ecosystems. How do fungi work […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
Urban Pollinator Habitat: Supporting Health & Wellness Webinar
Urban Pollinator Habitat: Supporting Health & Wellness Webinar
The UNMC Office of Sustainability will host an online webinar to teach about urban pollinator habitats and their impact on health. The speaker for the free webinar will be Benjamin Vogt, owner of the prairie-inspired design firm Monarch Gardens, and Bob Gittins, president and founder of Nebraska Monarchs.
Discovery Leader Training
Discovery Leader Training
Interested in becoming a Discovery Leader for Spring Creek Prairie? Join us for a free (and fun) training session on Tuesday, April 9, from 12:00-3:30 p.m. We'll provide the training and lunch, you volunteer your time and passion. Discovery Leaders help lead school and daycare field trips into prairie, woodland, and pond habitats. Our approach to […]
Shutterfly Study Hall
Shutterfly Study Hall
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: Tinker Tots
STEM: Tinker Tots
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 […]
STEM: Build, Connect, Create
STEM: Build, Connect, Create
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.
Nerd Nite Omaha
Nerd Nite Omaha
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: […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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
Free Adult Blood Pressure Checks
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
Space: It’s Out of This World
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 […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
Mudpies
Mudpies
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 […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
Introduction to Falconry
Introduction to Falconry
Join Devin Jaffe of Mile High Falcons to learn about the ancient sport of Falconry at the Kearney Public Library! Meet some of the birds, learn about training and regulations, and ask questions. Don’t forget to bring your camera, this will be an unforgettable experience! Please be mindful that movement and noise agitates the raptors. […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
Master of Engineering Management Information Session
Master of Engineering Management Information Session
Join the UNL College of Engineering for an hour of information on the Master of Engineering Management. This session is tailored to those with a STEM degree who work in engineering, science, and technology industries, who want to earn a graduate degree.
Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE
Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE
Erth's DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides audiences on a breathtaking tour through a pre-historic world. Amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures are presented in a theatrical performance brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers and designed with the help of professional paleontologists. These puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the […]
Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium
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 video. All shows last about 45 minutes. April Shows: Friday, April 5 - Eclipse Weekend! 7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
Return of the THUNDERBIRDS
Return of the THUNDERBIRDS
Join us at the Indian Center, Inc. in Lincoln for this cross-cultural community event celebrating the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration on Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am-3:00 pm. This family-fun "something for everyone" event celebrates the time of year many Native peoples give thanks to the Thunder beings for providing rebirth with […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium
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 video. All shows last about 45 minutes. April Shows: Friday, April 5 - Eclipse Weekend! 7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the […]
Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
A 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 long and are currently offered at 3:30pm (cst) every Saturday. $20 per person ticket includes: Kick start your tour with a complimentary pint of draft […]
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
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 […]
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
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, […]
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
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 […]
Deep Listening Workshop
Deep Listening Workshop
Deep Listening is a creative and meditative practice created by composer Pauline Oliveros that nurtures a deeper consciousness of sound within the listening body. Join the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts on April 12 for this event. We'll collectively tune our ears with guided listening meditations, introduce the breath & voice, run through creative exercises […]
Science Sunday
Science Sunday
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, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 7 - Milk the cow & homemade butter April 14 - […]