Mudpies
2024-04-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-25 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, 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 exploration, songs, stories, hikes and more! Each session will feature a different craft or activity, along with storytime and a guided hike. Come discover the joy of sharing nature with your child!
This program is for children ages 3-5 accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.

Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
2024-04-23 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:30 | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, 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 and take photo with our 6 ft 2 in Captain Marvel.

April 8 – 14: Magnifying

Learn about and explore with different magnifying glasses and microscopes.

April 15 – 21: Windmills

Learn about our windmill and make your own windmill.

April 22 – 30: Blueprints

Learn about blueprints, make your own blueprint and do Lego construction.

Business Hours:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PICTURE A SCIENTIST
2024-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater, 1340 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join Film Streams for their next Science on Screen film, PICTURE A SCIENTIST [filmstreams.org], on April 23. The film explores the experience of sexual harassment and gender inequality many women in STEM experience and the groundswell of researchers pushing back and making strides.

After the film there is a panel discussion with Tiffany Gamble, Dr. Robyn Moses, and Dr. Patricia Soto. They’ll share some of the challenges faced in their own careers and how they addressed them.

Throughout the academic year, Science on Screen® creatively pairs screenings of classic, cult, science fiction, and documentary films with lively discussion by notable experts from the world of science technology.

Raptor Trivia
2024-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Kros Strain Brewing, 10411 Portal Rd #102, LaVista, NE, 68128, United States
Join Fontenelle Forest for an evening of feathered fun during Raptor Trivia Night at Kros Strain in partnership with NE SciFest! This engaging and educational event will test your wits and give you the opportunity to see several of our educational raptor ambassadors up close.
Get ready to put your raptor knowledge to the test with a thrilling trivia competition. Questions will cover a range of topics, from species identification and habitats to their incredible hunting techniques and conservation efforts.
Prizes include a Fontenelle Forest membership, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Raptor Woodland Refuge, and more!

BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
2024-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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 prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members.

StoryWalk®: “Dig In!”
2024-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
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, fun activities that fit the theme of the story to exercise your brain and body. Included with paid admission or with garden membership.

Science Trivia at Legend Comics and Coffee
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Legend Comics and Coffee, 6068 Maple Street, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Grab your thinking caps and join Dave and Champ for a wonderful night of science trivia on Wednesday, April 24 from 7pm-9pm at Legend Comics and Coffee.
Categories include: Super Science, Weird Science, Silly Science and Social Science.

Earth Tones with Etienne Charles at Night Light - A Collaboration with Omaha Performing Arts’ Voices AMPLIFIED!
2024-04-25 07:00 - 22:00 | Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join Kiewit Luminarium for an extra special Night Light (18+) experience! Learn how jazz master and advocate Etienne Charles bridges the creativity of music and science to tell compelling stories of significant environmental challenges in marginalized communities through music and dance. Engage in an enriching conversation and Q&A session starting at 7:30 p.m.
This event is free with a Night Light ticket. Space is limited.
Voices AMPLIFIED! is a thematic series of music, dance, spoken word, and visual arts that celebrates artists from diverse cultures and connects the Omaha community with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and new experiences. For more information, visit o-pa.org.

Pathways Through Nature
2024-04-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Journey into a deeper appreciation of nature with Fontenelle Forest’s new series, Pathways Through Nature! Bring your partner or some friends to this program, and embrace your inner naturalist as you explore a different topic at each session.
On April 25, we will be exploring Midwest’s Native Wildflowers.
April showers bring May flowers! The Forest and prairies are filled with wildflowers of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Come learn about the species you can see in Nebraska throughout the year and take some home to plant in your own garden.
This program is geared towards adults 18 and older. Registration required.

Open house at Engage Wellness
2024-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center, 730 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
Operated by UNMC, Engage Wellness is a community-focused medical fitness center focused on whole-person wellness. We offer customized exercise programs, a welcoming community space for socialization, and educational opportunities for continuous learners. Stop in for a tour during our Open House on April 26, check out our programming and see how you can begin your journey into wellness at Engage Wellness.
Questions? Call us at 402-552-7210

Arbor Day TREE Giveaway
2024-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Celebrate Arbor Day at Lauritzen Gardens by taking a walk through the arboretum or the woodland walk. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling.

StoryWalk®: “Feathers for Lunch”
2024-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Take a stroll through the Lauritzen Gardens arboretum and read about the adventures and escapades of an escaped house cat who encounters twelve common birds in the backyard. Following along with the story “Feathers for Lunch” by Lois Ehlert, your family can take part in some fun activities. StoryWalk® combines the love of reading with healthy, fun activities that fit the theme of the story to exercise your brain and body. Included with paid admission or with garden membership.

Fred G. Dale Planetarium
2024-04-26 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-04-27 13:00 - 13:45 | Fred G. Dale Planetarium, Gulliver Dr., Wayne, NE, 68787, 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 video. All shows last about 45 minutes.
April Shows:
Friday, April 5 – Eclipse Weekend!
7 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon
8 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024
Saturday, April 6 – Eclipse Weekend!
1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024
2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon
Sunday, April 7 – Eclipse Weekend!
1 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipses and Phases of the Moon
2 p.m. Planetarium show – Eclipse Across America 2024
Friday, April 12
7 p.m. Planetarium show – Tales of the Mayan Skies
Saturday, April 13
1 p.m. Planetarium show – The Sky We Don’t See
Friday, April 19
7 p.m. Planetarium show – STARS
Saturday, April 20
1 p.m. Planetarium show – Astronaut
Friday, April 26 – Spring Season Final Weekend!
7 p.m. Planetarium show – Cosmic Colors
Saturday, April 27 – Spring Season Final Weekend!
1 p.m. Planetarium show – Oasis in Space

Earth Day Omaha
2024-04-27 11:00 - 18:00 | Elmwood Park, 6232 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE, 68106
One of America’s oldest, continually running environmental events, Earth Day Omaha will celebrate its 35th consecutive year on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. This year’s event will build on a long history of success as the region’s premier environmental event, reaching a local consumer base most interested in the environment and sustainability. Hosted in the center of the city at Elmwood Park, the event is free to the public and provides entertainment for all ages.
Earth Day Omaha is a longstanding spring tradition featuring over 100 green exhibitors, a multitude of family-friendly activities, hands-on demonstrations, educational displays, food & drink, and live music from top local bands.

Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar at Lauritzen Gardens
2024-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
From noon to 2 p.m., explore Stomp Chomp Roar’s fossil cart at Lauritzen Gardens and learn all about dinosaurs with Dinosaur Ranger Anthony and his friend Paleo. Then join us on the festival garden patio from 2 to 3 p.m. for an entertaining dinosaur show and prehistoric pep rally (weather permitting)! Included with paid garden admission, free for garden members.

HABITAT HIKE
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Explore Nebraska’s prairies, wetlands and forests at Fontenelle Forest’s Habitat Hikes! Join our naturalist educators on a guided hike through these different habitats and learn about each of these unique ecosystems!
The April Hike will be held on April 27 at the Nature Center.
The guided hike will be from 2:00-4:00 PM, traversing easy to moderate terrain.

Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
2024-04-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Lucky Bucket Brewing, 11941 Centennial Road, Suite 1, La Vista, NE, 68128, United States
A lot of things (and science) go in to making great beer and spirits, and Lucky Bucket Brewing wants to share their craft with you.
Tours are approximately 1 Hour long and are currently offered at 3:30pm (cst) every Saturday.
$20 per person ticket includes:

Kick start your tour with a complimentary pint of draft beer of your choice to enjoy along the way
Tour of brewery, distillery and tasting room lead by one of our brand ambassadors
Two 5 ounce beers and Two 1 ounce samples of select spirits
20% off any apparel, glassware, or beer and spirits To-Go

Please note, tours should be booked by 1pm cst the day before your desire tour date and tour groups are limited to 12 people per tour.

NE SciFest Star Party at Branched Oak Observatory - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2024-04-27 21:00 - 2024-04-28 00:00 | Branched Oak Observatory, 14300 NW 98th St., Raymond, NE, 68428, United States
In collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival, we are pleased to host the NE SciFest Star Party!
This FREE event is for all lovers of space science and astronomy. On Saturday, April 27th, Branched Oak Observatory will open its doors and train its telescopes to the skies between the hours of 9PM and Midnight to explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes. See the Beehive Open Cluster, the Hercules Globular Cluster, the Cigar Galaxy, the Crab Nebula and so much more!
Note: Night sky observing is dependent on local weather conditions.
Visit theboo.org for more information about Branched Oak Observatory.
