Week of Events
NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
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 be posting a trivia question (riddle, clue, etc.) on our social media pages related to science. All you need to do is respond with the […]
NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
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 Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt! […]
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 13, 2026 -Hidden Figures
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Hidden Figures
Join NE SciFest and NASA Nebraska Space Grant for a free showing of "Hidden Figures." The film recounts the true story of the African-American mathematics genius, Katherine Johnson, and her two fellow colleagues, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, who helped NASA win the Space Race. Using their mathematical calculations, John Glenn became the first American […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 16, 2026 -LEGOS at the Library
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April 16, 2026 -Kennedy STEAM Night
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
LEGOS at the Library
Join The City of Kearney Public Library for some brick-snapping fun! Come design and build your own creations. The library will provide the LEGOS, you just need to bring your imagination along. No registration is required for this event.
Kennedy STEAM Night
Kennedy Elementary School is hosting a STEAM Night on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30-7pm featuring Robotics, Urban Gardening, Water Science, NASA Nebraska stations and more! Come and enjoy awesome opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Food, Fun and Family time for ALL.
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -NE SciFest Public Expo
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April 18, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 18, 2026 -Snacky Science
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April 18, 2026 -Cooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots
NE SciFest Public Expo
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 be held from 9am to noon. Free admission, but tickets required. Free tickets will be available on eventbrite on March 1.
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Snacky Science
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 […]
Cooking Workshop with No More Empty Pots
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 […]
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 19, 2026 -Science Sunday
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April 19, 2026 -Spring Wildflower Walk
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Science Sunday
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 […]
Spring Wildflower Walk
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 […]