Boys 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 TownFree Adult Blood Pressure Checks
Community Wellness Collaborative at The Highlander 2120 N 29th St., Suite 200, Omaha!CANCELLED! The Science of Ales & Lagers
Lucky Bucket Brewing 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La VistaBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownNebraska Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting
University of Nebraska East Campus Student Union 1705 Arbor Drive, LincolnBoys 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 TownFun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaFun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaBoys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownWeek of Events
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
From noon to 2 p.m., explore Stomp Chomp Roar's fossil cart at Lauritzen Gardens and learn all about dinosaurs with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony and his friend Paleo. Then join us on the festival garden patio from 2 to 3 p.m. for an entertaining dinosaur show and prehistoric pep rally (weather permitting)! Included with paid garden […]
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 […]
Third Tuesday Bird Outings
Third Tuesday Bird Outings
Join a knowledgeable bird guide on an outing around the accessible trails on April 16 from 8-10am at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon. Meet fellow birders and learn the birds of the prairie. Binoculars will be available. Free admission! While the event is free, they do ask for online registration to know who and how many […]
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 […]
15th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture
15th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture
Jay Baruch, MD, will present the 15th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture, hosted by the McGoogan Health Sciences Library. Dr. Baruch’s lecture, “Humanities as Critical Medicine: The Necessary Practice of Uncertainty, Adaptability and Discovery,” will encompass his more than 30 years as an emergency room physician and the emotions, difficult choices […]
Genealogy Quest
Genealogy Quest
If you love digging into your ancestral past, this is the study hall for you! Use the Kearney Public Library's resources to help you in your quest. This class won't teach you what to do, but volunteers from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be there to give assistance when needed. So, […]
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 […]
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 […]
!CANCELLED! The Science of Ales & Lagers
!CANCELLED! The Science of Ales & Lagers
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. NE SciFest with Lucky Bucket Brewing present The Science of Ales & Lagers. Owner Zac Triemert will guide you through the science behind ales and lagers (how are they similar, how are they different, come find out). The class includes a tour and optional tasting available for purchase. Lucky […]
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 […]
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 […]
COE Graduate Programs Information Session
COE Graduate Programs Information Session
Join the UNL College of Engineering to learn more about the benefits of an advanced degree, application process, funding, and UNL Engineering programs at this information session. This is open to all prospective students interested in the College of Engineering.
LEGOS at the Library
LEGOS at the Library
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.
G. Stanley Hall Science Night
G. Stanley Hall Science Night
Join G.Stanley Hall for their inaugural Science Night on April 18. Hands-on stations throughout the school will include: Floaters and Sinkers (with fruit), Zoomeranges, Chromatography, Density cubs, Microscope guessing game, Bubble measuring, Robotics unit with Spheros and Keva Planks, Seed Distribution, aluminum boats, and Rotocopters will be set up for families to explore. Everyone attending […]
Virtual Science Cafe: “Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice”
Virtual Science Cafe: “Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice”
Join us on April 18 for a virtual science cafe for the Nebraska Science Festival. Drs. Idoate and Rookwood will be presenting, "Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice." This cafe will share how a National Cancer Institute-funded research education program centers Indigenous STEM pedagogy, practices, and resources to advance cancer education through an Environmental […]
Nebraska Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting
Nebraska Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences will host its 134th Annual Meeting on April 19 at The University of Nebraska East Campus Union in Lincoln, NE. The meeting will be a HYBRID format with both in-person and remote-Zoom access for presentations and participation. This Meeting provides an excellent opportunity for students, faculty, and scientists to share their research results with peers and […]
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 […]
Resilience: Film Screening & Discussion
Resilience: Film Screening & Discussion
Adversity in childhood has lifelong effects on health and behavior. Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope chronicles the use of brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. Learn more about treatment and prevention of childhood toxic stress and what is happening right here in Lincoln. Space is limited, […]
First Star Recycling Tour
First Star Recycling Tour
Join NE SciFest at First Star Recycling on April 19 at noon for a tour of Omaha's leading recycling center. First Star understands the importance and value of sustainable recycling practices and are passionate about making it easier and more economical for Nebraska and Iowa homeowners and businesses to manage their wastes. As the leader […]
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 […]
Open House at the UNL Student Observatory
Open House at the UNL Student Observatory
See the stars, planets, and moon from UNL's campus! Please note, the event might be canceled due to clouds and weather. Decision to cancel will be posted on the calendar by 3pm on Friday. Events will occur twice a month on Friday evenings. Lets hope for good weather! Directions: Take the elevator or stairs to […]
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 […]
Lincoln Earth Day
Lincoln Earth Day
The Lincoln Earth Day Celebration is an annual celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exciting community event has approximately 2,500 attendees annually and their Coalition wants you to join in the fun. There will be dozens of booths that all promote, educate, and celebrate environmental stewardship, green education, and sustainable living. Grab your friends, families and […]
Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
From noon to 2 p.m., explore Stomp Chomp Roar's fossil cart at Lauritzen Gardens and learn all about dinosaurs with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony and his friend Paleo. Then join us on the festival garden patio from 2 to 3 p.m. for an entertaining dinosaur show and prehistoric pep rally (weather permitting)! Included with paid garden […]
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 […]
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates will organize during April as a regular session of The Science Club (meeting every other Saturday) on April 6, and April 20, from 1:30 to 4:30. Youth 6-16 are welcome. Parents of youth under 11 must stay with the youth and contribute to learning and doing the activities. During this […]
Spring Wildflower Hike
Spring Wildflower Hike
Embrace the beauty of nature at Fontenelle Forest's Spring Wildflower Hike! Let their Naturalist Educators lead you through a one-mile hike on the Hackberry and Linden trail loop to discover the ephemeral treasures you can only see during spring at the Forest. This hike will guide you to delicate blooms of Spring Beauties, the vibrant […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
Earth Day at The RiverFront
Earth Day at The RiverFront
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 […]
STEM SUNDAYS
STEM SUNDAYS
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.