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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 […]

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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 […]

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NE SciFest Public Expo

The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha

Join us at the 2026 Free Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone. The free public expo on April 18 at The Durham Museum will […]

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Two smiling girls work together on assembling a small robot with red eyes. One holds a tool. The atmosphere conveys cooperation and excitement.

Engineer Her Future

UNL Kiewit Hall 1700 Vine St., Lincoln

Get ready to dive into the world of engineering and discover what the future holds for aspiring engineers! Put on by the Society of Women Engineers at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, […]

Bold yellow text 'Solar Observing' on an orange background with a stylized sun above, conveying warmth and enthusiasm for solar exploration.

Solar Observing

Hastings Museum 1330 N Burlington Ave., Hastings

Join the Hastings Museum for an opportunity to use our specially equipped telescope and safely look at the sun. Weather permitting, you’ll see the star at the center of our […]

People gather in a bustling greenhouse market filled with plants. Shoppers browse colorful flowers and greenery, creating a lively, vibrant atmosphere.

Earth Day at Mulhalls

Mulhalls 3615 N 120th Street, Omaha

Come join Mulhalls in the Greenhouse as they kick off the season and celebrate the planet with live music from local singer-songwriter Andre Vander Velde! Enjoy delicious lunch options from […]

A hand holds a candy sculpture resembling a DNA helix made from red licorice ropes and colorful gummy candies, evoking creativity and playfulness.

Snacky Science

Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plz., Elkhorn

STEM has never been so sweet! In this hands-on program, kids will explore science and engineering using tasty treats as their tools. From building with snacks to experimenting with edible […]

A person slices a fresh cucumber with a sharp knife on a wooden cutting board. The scene conveys a sense of precision and focus in food preparation.

Cooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots

W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha

Come enjoy a cooking demonstration with No More Empty Pots to learn skills such as nutrition, teamwork, and food safety. The session will feature local, seasonal and garden fresh foods. […]