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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 […]

Overhead view of assorted eCreamery ice cream tubs, showcasing a variety of flavors and textures. Bright and colorful, conveying a tempting and delightful mood.

Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice

eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha

eCreamery staff will conduct an informative presentation on the “Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice.” Students will be given a small tour of the facility, a lesson on how […]

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Children with nets explore a sunlit forest, symbolizing curiosity and discovery. Text reads "Fontenelle Forest: Little Learners, Seasonal Science."

Little Learners: Seasonal Science

Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue

Join Fontenelle Forest for their new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! You'll discuss what animals do as the seasons […]

$10 – $25
A collage featuring hexagonal images: a tornado on a dark plain, colorful radar map, glowing sunset sky, and weather radar tower, conveying storm monitoring themes.

Seward Storm Spotter Training Session & Preparedness Fair

Seward County Ag Pavilion 430 N 15th St., Seward

National Weather Service meteorologists, in collaboration with local emergency management officials, will offer several in-person severe storm spotter training courses in the spring of 2026 to build your skills in spotting […]

Children wearing goggles and gloves engage in a hands-on science activity, joyfully observing a dissection as an instructor guides them.

Metropolitan Community College Science Day

Metro Community College 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Omaha

Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 11 from 11am until 3pm, for exciting hands-on activities (with new ones added every year), which encompass a […]

Illustration of a native woman holding a globe, dividing dark pollution imagery on left and bright nature symbols, peace sign on right, suggesting contrast and hope.

Return of the THUNDERBIRDS

Indian Center 1100 Military Road, Lincoln

Come out to 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 11. This family-fun […]

Silhouette of a person using a telescope under a starry sky, with the Milky Way visible. The scene conveys wonder and exploration.

Night Skies

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha

Join the Omaha Astronomical Society for a magical evening of stargazing at Lauritzen Gardens. Enjoy a tram ride to the rose garden, where you'll view the gorgeous night sky through […]

$30