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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 […]

    Free
  • 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, NE, United States

    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 […]

    varies
  • 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, NE, United States

    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 […]

  • Painting of a crane with elaborate, colorful wings. The bird's body is sketched in white with a red crown, set against a soft, neutral background.

    Wings Over the Platte

    Wings Over the Platte
    Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE

    Flowing across the heart of the Great Plains, the Platte River has long been a source of life, movement, and inspiration. Wings Over the Platte celebrates the landscapes, waterways, and wildlife that […]

    Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
  • Overhead view of assorted eCreamery ice cream tubs, showcasing a variety of flavors and textures. Bright and colorful, conveying a tempting and delightful mood.

    Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice

    eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato 5001 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, 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 […]

    Free
  • Children with nets explore a sunlit forest, symbolizing curiosity and discovery. Text reads "Fontenelle Forest: Little Learners, Seasonal Science."

    Little Learners: Seasonal Science

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

    Join Fontenelle Forest for their new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! You'll discuss what animals do as the seasons […]

    $10 – $25
  • A collage featuring hexagonal images: a tornado on a dark plain, colorful radar map, glowing sunset sky, and weather radar tower, conveying storm monitoring themes.

    Seward Storm Spotter Training Session & Preparedness Fair

    Seward County Ag Pavilion 430 N 15th St., Seward, NE, United States

    National Weather Service meteorologists, in collaboration with local emergency management officials, will offer several in-person severe storm spotter training courses in the spring of 2026 to build your skills in spotting […]

  • Children wearing goggles and gloves engage in a hands-on science activity, joyfully observing a dissection as an instructor guides them.

    Metropolitan Community College Science Day

    Metro Community College 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

    Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 11 from 11am until 3pm, for exciting hands-on activities (with new ones added every year), which encompass a […]

  • Illustration of a native woman holding a globe, dividing dark pollution imagery on left and bright nature symbols, peace sign on right, suggesting contrast and hope.

    Return of the THUNDERBIRDS

    Indian Center 1100 Military Road, Lincoln, NE, United States

    Come out to the Indian Center, Inc. in Lincoln for this cross-cultural community event celebrating the return of rain, thunder, spring, and bird migration on Saturday, April 11. This family-fun […]

  • A vivid cosmic scene with stars and a galaxy serves as the backdrop for the "Fred G Dale Planetarium" logo. A crescent moon adds a celestial touch.

    The Fred G. Dale Planetarium

    The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
    Fred G. Dale Planetarium Gulliver Dr., Wayne, NE, United States

    Doors open 20 minutes prior to the start of a show. Planetarium shows generally include a tour of the current night sky, a view of the constellations, and a full-dome […]

    $3 – $5