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Colorful, fun design with overlapping circles spelling "TRIVIA" in white letters, under "NE SciFest" logo on a light gray background. Energetic and playful tone.

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 […]

Free
Bright pink background with triangular patterns, featuring a white magnifying glass with a black question mark. Text reads "Scavenger Hunt" and "NE SciFest."

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 […]

Free
A blue-green ice cream tub labeled "Lunar Lemon" features a cartoon astronaut on a yellow moon. Text describes a lemon cake flavor with white chocolate, graham crunch and raspberry swirls.

NE SciFest Ice Cream

eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha

Available in April - until pints run out, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: LUNAR LEMON. Lunar Lemon: Lemon Cake Ice Cream, White Chocolate Chips, Graham […]

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Two prairie grouse display vibrant plumage and raised tail feathers in a grassy field. The foreground bird shows dynamic movement and energy.

Sharp-tailed grouse viewing at Niobrara State Park

Niobrara State Park 89261 522 Ave, Niobrara

Experience the natural wonder of the sharp-tailed grouse mating dance from a grouse viewing blind at Niobrara State Park! This sunrise ritual is an ancient and glorious display from one […]

Text reads "investigate saturday science lab" with large "Climate Change" title. A tree and smokestacks illustrate environmental impact. Tone is informative and urgent.

Investigate Saturday Science Lab

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall 645 North 14th Street, Lincoln

Investigate Saturday Science Lab is a monthly program coordinated by the Claire M. Hubbard Science Communication Interns at Morrill Hall. Each month the interns will provide a hands-on exploration of […]

Included with admission | Members get in Free

A vivid cosmic scene with stars and a galaxy serves as the backdrop for the "Fred G Dale Planetarium" logo. A crescent moon adds a celestial touch.

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., Wayne

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 […]

$3 – $5

A vibrant pile of interlocking toy bricks in red, green, blue, white, and yellow on a wooden surface, conveying a playful and creative mood.

Lego After Lunch (Adults)

Norfolk Public Library 309 N 5th St., Norfolk

Legos aren't just for kids! Come and join the Norfolk Public Library for an afternoon hour of creation and imagination, building with Legos. Bring your own set, or build with […]

Modern observatory building at night, softly lit, under a starry sky. Surrounded by silhouetted trees, it conveys tranquility and wonder.

Saturday Night at Hyde Observatory

Hyde Memorial Observatory at Holmes Park 3701 S 70th St., Lincoln

Head out to the Hyde Observatory on Saturday April 4th from Sundown to 11pm. Programs include: Juno at Jupiter, Lincoln's Spring Sky and Astro Shorts (astronomy news). Make sure to […]

A vivid cosmic scene with stars and a galaxy serves as the backdrop for the "Fred G Dale Planetarium" logo. A crescent moon adds a celestial touch.

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., Wayne

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 […]

$3 – $5

A vivid cosmic scene with stars and a galaxy serves as the backdrop for the "Fred G Dale Planetarium" logo. A crescent moon adds a celestial touch.

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., Wayne

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 […]

$3 – $5

A vivid cosmic scene with stars and a galaxy serves as the backdrop for the "Fred G Dale Planetarium" logo. A crescent moon adds a celestial touch.

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium

The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., Wayne

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 […]

$3 – $5