Join Bio Nebraska for a Bio & Beers Happy Hour event in La Vista. Connect with professionals from across Nebraska’s bioscience industry at Pine Nine Brewing Company. FREE for Bio Nebraska members and $25 non-members. Registration deadline is Monday, April 6, 2026.
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.
The North Platte Hatchery is open to the public and tours may be scheduled during normal working hours. Hatchery information is on display at the hatch house. The North Platte Fish Hatchery opened in 1943. The facility utilizes the adjacent Nebraska Public Power District irrigation canal to feed 43 earthen ponds, water that ultimately is […]
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 define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]
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 […]
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 of Nebraska’s most famous grassland birds. Reservations Reserve the viewing blind (free of charge) any time between March 1 and May 1, with peak viewing […]
Come visit the Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant for a tour with Conservation Nebraska on April 17th from 6-8pm! The tour will provide an overview of the plant and highlight water conservation efforts. There are no age requirements, but adults should accompany small children. People attending the tour are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Since […]
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 video. All shows last about 45 minutes. April Shows: Friday, April 3 7 p.m. Planetarium show - Living Worlds Whether earthly or alien, all life […]
The night sky is one of humanity’s oldest shared treasures, yet for many people today the stars are slowly disappearing behind the glow of artificial light. In recognition of International Dark Sky Week, Branched Oak Observatory invites you to a special community screening of the powerful 30min documentary Defending the Dark on Friday, April 17th […]
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.
Get ready to dive into the world of engineering and discover what the future holds for aspiring engineers! Put on by the Society of Women Engineers at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, this event is for 8th grade students with any interest in pursuing STEM careers. Sign up and enjoy a fun day full of activities and […]
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 define this region through the vision of artists connected to the Platte River Valley. From sweeping prairie horizons and ever-changing skies to intimate studies of […]
