• BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs

    BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering […]

    $9 – $15
  • StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

    StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, […]

    $9 – $15
  • Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

    Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

    Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, United States

    Visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week, the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]

  • Free Adult Blood Pressure Checks

    Free Adult Blood Pressure Checks

    Community Wellness Collaborative at The Highlander 2120 N 29th St., Suite 200, Omaha, NE, United States

    The Nebraska Science Festival in collaboration with the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Community Wellness Collaborative is excited to provide free adult blood pressure checks for the Omaha Community during the month of April. Blood Pressure checks will take place at the Community Wellness Collaborative at The Highlander (2120 N 29th St., Suite 200) on Wednesday, April 10th and […]

  • !CANCELLED! The Science of Ales & Lagers

    Lucky Bucket Brewing 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La Vista, NE, 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 […]

  • BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs

    BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering […]

    $9 – $15
  • StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

    StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and explore all of the creepy, crawly, dirty, muddy, green, and growing things that can be found in the garden. Following along with the story “Dig In!” by Cindy Jenson-Elliott, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, […]

    $9 – $15
  • Mudpies

    Mudpies

    Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, United States

    Looking for a unique setting in which to have fun with your child while learning about the natural world? Mudpies is a structured program for children ages 3-5,  at Fontenelle Forest, that encourages exploration of nature and interaction between a child and their caregiver. Each week, a natural science theme is explored through crafts, outdoor […]

    $8
  • Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

    Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities

    Boys Town Hall of History 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, United States

    Visit the Boys Town Hall of History and learn about various science topics with weekly activities. Each week, the Hall of History will host staff-led science activities during regular business hours. Stop by each week to check out the rotating activities! Weekly Features: April 1 – 7: Comic Book Station Make your own comic book […]

  • COE Graduate Programs Information Session

    Join the UNL College of Engineering to learn more about the benefits of an advanced degree, application process, funding, and UNL Engineering programs at this information session. This is open to all prospective students interested in the College of Engineering.

  • G. Stanley Hall Science Night

    G. Stanley Hall 7600 S 72nd St., La Vista, NE, United States

    Join G.Stanley Hall for their inaugural Science Night on April 18. Hands-on stations throughout the school will include: Floaters and Sinkers (with fruit), Zoomeranges, Chromatography, Density cubs, Microscope guessing game, Bubble measuring, Robotics unit with Spheros and Keva Planks, Seed Distribution, aluminum boats, and Rotocopters will be set up for families to explore. Everyone attending […]

  • Virtual Science Cafe: “Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice”

    Join us on April 18 for a virtual science cafe for the Nebraska Science Festival. Drs. Idoate and Rookwood will be presenting, "Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice." This cafe will share how a National Cancer Institute-funded research education program centers Indigenous STEM pedagogy, practices, and resources to advance cancer education through an Environmental […]