Old Market Science Crawl
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | NE
Join us for the inaugural Old Market Science Crawl for NE SciFest! Stop by any of the locations below between 5:30-7pm for tours, q&a’s, self guided fun and more.
Venues offering tours will be at the following times 5:35pm, 6:20pm and 7pm. Tours last 20 minutes.
Brickway Brewery & Distillery: Enjoy a tour of the distillery with owner Zac Triemert, then stick around and treat yourself to one of their fabulous drinks (must be 21). Located at 1116 Jackson St., Omaha, NE 68102.
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts: Get a guided tour of the exhibit, Neo-Custodians: Woven Narratives of Heritage, Cultural Memory, and Belonging. The exhibit focuses on the historical aspect of textiles as a vehicle for communication and representation. Linking this ancient form of expression to contemporary artworks inspired by this legacy, the thirteen artists in the exhibition engage intentionally with materials bearing complex histories. Offering unique perspectives that examine concepts around migration, identity, and environmental sustainability, these artists revisit history through the deconstruction of the canon. Reviewing personal and socio-political histories, as well as world events of the past through the lens of their diverse practices, they create a reconfiguration of ideas that births something new, centered on the regenerative properties of fibers. Located at 724 S. 12th St., Omaha, NE 68102.
Clarkson Family Medicine – Get a guided tour of the Nebraska Medicine Clarkson Family Medicine Clinic. Clarkson Family Medicine physicians specialize in medicine for the entire family: from obstetrics to newborn care, from adolescent medicine to geriatrics and everything in between. Attendees will see one of their 16 exam rooms, a minor procedure room, radiology services and more. 1319 Leavenworth St., Omaha, NE 68102.
The RiverFront: Take a self-guided stroll through the Omaha RiverFront while checking out the native plants, animals (dogs, ducks, birds) and architecture. Located at 13th and Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102.
Passageway Gallery: Stop in between 5:30-7pm and speak to the artist on duty. On April 4, a photographer will be there to talk about their work, their process, their subjects (specializing in architecture themed photos) and more. Located at 417 S 11th St., Omaha, NE 68102.

Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
2024-04-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Lucky Bucket Brewing, 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La Vista, NE, 68128, United States
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 beer of your choice to enjoy along the way
Tour of brewery, distillery and tasting room lead by one of our brand ambassadors
Two 5 ounce beers and Two 1 ounce samples of select spirits
20% off any apparel, glassware, or beer and spirits To-Go

Please note, tours should be booked by 1pm cst the day before your desire tour date and tour groups are limited to 12 people per tour.

Science Sunday
2024-04-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
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 – Bouncy Balls

April 21 – Seed Bombs

April 28 – Nature Scavenger Hunt

Seniors Understanding Nature
2024-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Join Fontenelle Forest for their Seniors Understanding Nature (SUN) lecture series at the Nature Center! Each lecture will cover a different topic. April’s topic: Earths Unsung Heroes: Fungi!
Fungi are often considered the original internet and nature’s recyclers. They can provide food and medicine to humans and also clean up ecosystems. How do fungi work to accomplish these tasks? Miles Adams, CCO of Myco Industries Group, will explain how fungi function and provide more fun facts.
Snacks and coffee are available before the presentation. This program is for adults ages 55 and up who enjoy learning about the natural world.

!CANCELLED! The Science of Ales & Lagers
2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Lucky Bucket Brewing, 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La Vista, NE, 68128, United States
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 Bucket is one of Nebraska’s oldest craft breweries, we tapped our first beer in January 2008 with the debut of Pre-Prohibition Lager which, along with Certified Evil Imperial Stout have been stalwarts on taps and shelves across Nebraska.
Free event for those 21 and over, registration required.

NE SciFest Ice Cream
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30 | eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Available all April long, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: GALACTIC PEANUT BUTTER BLITZ .
Galactic Peanut Butter Bliss: Chocolate Ice Cream, Reese’s Cups, Cookie Dough and Reese’s Pieces.
For the entire month of April, every Galactic Peanut Butter Blitz Pint sold, $1 will be donated to NE SciFest.

Mad Science Café
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | NMEP Food Hub, 8501 N. 30th St., Omaha, NE, 68112, United States
Join No More Empty Pots and NE SciFest for a Mad Science Cafe on April 5 from 2-4pm. Participants will learn how to make their own drink syrups in a variety of flavors, and use those to create drink elements including a milk tea, fruit tea, and sparkling tea, tapioca and popping boba, flavored cold foams, and even some fanciful homemade garnishes.
Customize your own drink and then mix up some unusual snacks with roasted bugs, one of the most overlooked and most sustainable sources of protein! We can’t wait to welcome you for a wacky and delightful afternoon of kitchen experiments.
Allergies/Dietary: We will have non-dairy milk options available. Those with shellfish allergies or who are vegan will not be able to eat the bug snacks. Boba will be vegan-friendly.
*UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Space is limited, registration required.

Science Sunday
2025-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront, next to the slides. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last).
Science Sunday Activities:

April 6 – Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs

April 13 – Seed Bombs

April 27 – Make your own Constellation *we will be down by the Kiewit Luminarium at The RiverFront for ‘Earth Day at The RiverFront’ on this Sunday

Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato, 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
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 ice cream is made, a brief history of ice cream, and the differences in density and composition between gelato, sorbet and ice cream. During the dry ice presentation, they will present the chemistry of dry ice and explain density and dissipation.
This event is for kids 12 and under.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

Incredible Edible Landfill
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill.
This program contains allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs, soy and tree nuts. However, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate.
This is a free event for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and opens March 15. Please call 402-444-6284 to register.
Parents/caregivers must remain in the building with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.

Science Sunday
2025-04-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
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, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last).
Science Sunday Activities:

April 6 – Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs

April 13 – Seed Bombs

April 27 – Make your own Constellation

Incredible Edible Landfill
2025-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill.
This program contains allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs, soy and tree nuts. However, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate.
This is a free event for children ages 7-12. First come first served. Childcare groups and groups larger than 10, please call in advance.
Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.

Incredible Edible Landfill
2025-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Branch, 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill.
This program contains allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs, soy and tree nuts. However, the treat can be made without all the ingredients for children that still want to participate.
This is a free event for children ages 7-12. Registration is required and opens April 1. Please call 402-444-4828 to register.
Parents/caregivers must remain in the building with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.
