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 …
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NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
Science is all around us. So, even though the festival looks different this year, we can still have some virtual science fun! Running every day through the festival we’re bringing …
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NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (on April 1) and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you - no matter where you …
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NE SciFest Art Contest
Back for a third year is the NE SciFest Art Contest. Using fungi as inspiration, create artwork that reflects this unique organism Three winners will receive a swag bag of …
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NE SciFest Ice Cream
eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, OmahaAvailable all April long, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Double Jeopardy: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Brownie Bites and Fudge Swirls. For the entire …
Valentine Fish Hatchery Tours
Valentine Fish Hatchery 90164 Hatchery Road, ValentineLocated in a pine-covered valley one mile east and one mile north of Valentine, the Valentine Fish Hatchery is one of five hatcheries in Nebraska. Spread over 700 acres, the hatchery handles …
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Above and Beyond
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 28210 W Park Hwy, AshlandStop by the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum to view their latest exhibit, Above and Beyond. Above and Beyond celebrates the power of innovation. Packed with interactive challenges; vehicle …
Free – $16
Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaGiant sculptures of sea life, made from marine debris collected on Oregon's beaches, graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our ocean and waterways. The epic exhibit, Washed Ashore: …
Free – $15
StoryWalk®: “Living Things Need Water”
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, OmahaTake a stroll through the arboretum at Lauritzen Gardens and learn how water is important to living things- animals, people, and plants. Following along with the story “Living Things Need …
Free – $15
Hall of Heroes
The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, OmahaStop by The Durham Museum now until April 16 to see the Hall of Heroes exhibit. This popular traveling exhibition celebrates and explores both the history and science behind America’s …
Free – $13
Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownThis April, 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 from …
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Legos at the Library
City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, KearneyJoin the Kearney 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 …
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An Evening with Ken Jennings
Boys Town Music Hall 13715 Flanagan Blvd., Boys TownWhen the answer is Ken Jennings, the question is: Who is the greatest “Jeopardy!” player of all time? Jennings – who will headline the 2023 Nebraska Science Festival this spring …
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