Nebraska Science Festival

Snacky Science
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch, 2100 Reading Plz., Elkhorn, NE, 68022, United States
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 creations, learning is fun when you can eat your experiments at the end!
Allergy Alert: Candy will be used during this program. Ingredients may include or come into contact with common allergens such as milk, soy, wheat, nuts, or peanuts.
Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activity.
This is a free event for kids 6-10. Registration is required.
Please call 402-289-4367 to register.
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Cooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, 68114, United States
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.
This free event is open to adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Registration is required. Please call 402-444-4852 or email sl-managers@omahalibrary.org to sign up. Please include your name, the number of participants you’d like to register, and your contact information.

Discovery Days at The Hall of History
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, United States
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations.
Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur – to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don’t forget to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.

Free admission. The Hall of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Sundays from 11am until 4pm.
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Science Sunday
2026-04-19 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 by 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 12 – Pi Bracelet Making

April 19 – Constellation Making

April 26 – Seed balls (please note we will be moving to the Lewis & Clark Landing for the Earth Day celebration on this day)

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Spring Wildflower Walk
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Embrace the natural beauty of the Forest at Fontenelle Forest’s Spring Wildflower Walk. Their Naturalist Educator will lead you on a hike to discover some spring wildflowers such as Spring Beauties, Bloodroot, and Dutchman’s Breeches. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer of spring wildflowers, this program offers an opportunity to witness the fleeting beauty of spring.

This program is $10 for members and $25 for non-members (price includes daily admission). Pre-registration is required. Members must sign in to receive discount.

Discovery Days at The Hall of History
2026-04-20 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 16:30 and 7 more dates | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, United States
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations.
Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur – to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don’t forget to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.

Free admission. The Hall of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Sundays from 11am until 4pm.

Birds of a Feather at Mahoney State Park
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, 68003, United States
Get ready to go birding by participating in the Birds of a Feather program at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s newly renovated James Family Conservatory and Nature Center.
This is a program is intended for elementary-aged youth and chaperones. We introduce a different birding topic each session to begin the program. When weather permits, we will head outdoors for a hike or time in the birding area. The program runs approximately 60-90 minutes.
April 7 – Feathers, Forms and Functions: Consider how the form of a bird (beak, feathers, feet) relates to the functions they do to survive and thrive in the wild.
April 21 – Raptors: Discover the differences between hawks, eagles, owls and more as soar in and study their senses, diet and adaptations.
Registration is required.

Storybook STEM Challenge
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE, 68134, United States
After reading The Three Little Pigs, patrons will have one hour to complete this challenge: design and build a sturdy house that can withstand the “Big Bad Wolf’s” huff-and-puff wind test! At the end of the program, we’ll try out each creation to see which house stays standing strongest.
This is a free program for kids 8-10. Registration is required. Please call (402) 444-6284 to register.
Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program.

City Nature Challenge Lincoln-Lancaster
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-30 | Lancaster County, Lincoln, NE, United States
There is nature all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them. The ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area.
By participating in the City Nature Challenge, not only do you learn more about your local nature, but you can also make your community a better place – for you and other species.
If you live in Lincoln-Lancaster County, you can join cities from around the world in documenting the wildlife that calls our urban environments home during the annual City Nature Challenge!
Make observations to iNaturalist- April 24th-27th
Help us ID observations on iNaturalist- April 28th-May 13th
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Senior Design Showcase
2026-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | UNL Kiewit Hall, 1700 Vine St., Lincoln, NE, 68588, United States
The UNL College of Engineering’s annual Senior Design Showcase, Nebraska’s premier undergraduate engineering student design event, is scheduled for Friday, April 24 in Kiewit Hall on UNL’s City Campus.
This event highlights new and innovative projects from teams of graduating seniors from across the college. Their projects reflect real-world professional challenges, environments and, in some cases, collaborations with industry clients to develop products and devices that could have immediate impact.
The showcase is free and open to the public.

Discovery Days at The Hall of History
2026-04-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, United States
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations.
Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur – to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don’t forget to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.

Free admission. The Hall of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Sundays from 11am until 4pm.
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The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The Science Club is back at Yates Illuminates!

Free and open to youth ages 4–16, this is a space to explore, build, experiment, and learn together. Sessions take place on select Sundays this spring, with a couple of special Saturday dates added in.

If you have a young inventor at home, you can have them join by emailing Marie Helene at mhandre@yatesilluminates.org with subject (Science Club sign up), names of parents/guardians, plus names and ages of youths participating.

April Dates
4/5 (confirm when signing up)
4/12
4/25

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Science Sunday
2026-04-26 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 by 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 12 – Pi Bracelet Making

April 19 – Constellation Making

April 26 – Seed balls (please note we will be moving to the Lewis & Clark Landing for the Earth Day celebration on this day)

Coffee & Connection
2026-04-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Southeast Community College Lincoln, 8800 O St., Lincoln, NE, 68520, United States
Start your morning with Coffee & Connection, a networking event for women in STEM at Course Ground Coffee at Southeast Community College’s Lincoln Campus on April 29 at 9am. Featuring LNKSE, Omaha STEM Ecosystem, and Nebraska Women in STEM.
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Butterfly Royalty of Nebraska Prairies: Monarchs and Regal Fritillaries
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 South, University Drive North, Omaha, NE, United States
Join Conservation Nebraska for an engaging presentation on monarchs and regal fritillaries — two butterfly species of great conservation interest that are vital to ecosystem services like pollination.

Joined by Dr. Ted Burk, Creighton University Professor of Biology, who will share insights into the biology and population trends of these butterflies. He’ll also discuss findings from more than 25 years of surveys tracking their populations and flower visitation patterns across Eastern Nebraska’s tallgrass prairies. Attend in person at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (Room 230) or virtually via Zoom. In‑person attendees may park in Lot E.
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Discovery Days at The Hall of History
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:30 | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, United States
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations.
Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur – to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don’t forget to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.

Free admission. The Hall of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Sundays from 11am until 4pm.
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