Earth Day at The RiverFront
2026-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The RiverFront, 900 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Earth Day at The RiverFront will be a fun, Earth-friendly day of festivities along the Missouri River. Please join us along the RiverFront Promenade and at the Riverfront Plaza in Lewis and Clark Landing for information booths, sustainability activities, terra cotta pot painting, giveaways, a clothing drive, and live music. and more.
Science Sunday will move locations, from the slides to the plaza, to participate from 1-2pm in this event.

Science Sunday
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Omaha RiverFront, 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
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 – Constellation Making

April 26 – Seed balls (please note we will be moving to the Lewis & Clark Landing for the Earth Day celebration on this day)

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North Platte Hatchery
2026-04-27 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-30 08:00 - 16:30 | The North Platte Fish Hatchery, 444 E State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 returned to the canal after being used for fish production.
The North Platte Hatchery produces a variety of coolwater and warmwater fish species including regular production of walleye, white bass, blue catfish and channel catfish. On demand, the hatchery also produces yellow perch, black and white crappie, wiper, striped bass, bluegill, muskellunge, tiger muskie, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, sauger and saugeye. North Platte hatchery staff also makes annual collections of walleye and white bass eggs and milt from regional water bodies.
In addition to the hatchery, this property houses the Aquatic Conservation Facility where our team conducts mussel propagation research, as well as other aquatic work.
To prevent the spread of disease and reduce stress to fish, some areas of the facility may not be open to visitation. Contact the hatchery in advance to schedule a tour.

Wings Over the Platte
2026-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Stuhr Museum, 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, 68801
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 plants, animals, and waterways, this juried exhibition captures the spirit of a place where nature and people have been intertwined for generations. Artwork in painting, photography, sculpture, and more invites visitors to experience the river not just as scenery, but as a living force that shapes Nebraska’s land, history, and community. Many works will also be available for purchase, offering a chance to take home a piece of the river’s story.
Join The Stuhr Museum in honoring the connection between art and nature, and the timeless role the Platte River plays in shaping both.
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Discovery Days at The Hall of History
2026-04-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, United States
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 to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.

Free admission. The Hall of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Sundays from 11am until 4pm.

Wings Over the Platte
2026-04-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Stuhr Museum, 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, 68801
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 plants, animals, and waterways, this juried exhibition captures the spirit of a place where nature and people have been intertwined for generations. Artwork in painting, photography, sculpture, and more invites visitors to experience the river not just as scenery, but as a living force that shapes Nebraska’s land, history, and community. Many works will also be available for purchase, offering a chance to take home a piece of the river’s story.
Join The Stuhr Museum in honoring the connection between art and nature, and the timeless role the Platte River plays in shaping both.

The Prairie Astronomy Club Meeting - ‘What’s in Your Library?’
2026-04-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Hyde Memorial Observatory at Holmes Park, 3701 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
Since November PAC programs have covered How to Buy a Telescope, How to Use Your Telescope, and AL Observing Programs.
So we have the equipment, we are learning to use it, and now we have a List and a Plan.
… but where do we begin to look?
From simple free sky apps to extensive in-depth hard copy charts and atlases, there is a wealth of knowledge available to help us find our list of objects in the sky. April’s program will provide a basic overview of many of the print and digital tools PAC members use to guide us through our journey in astronomy. Members will share some of what’s in their library so attendees can get a hands-on feel for what’s available.

Unless otherwise noted, PAC meetings are held at Hyde Memorial Observatory in Holmes Park South on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.
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North Platte Hatchery
2026-04-29 08:00 - 16:30 | The North Platte Fish Hatchery, 444 E State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE, 69101, United States
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 returned to the canal after being used for fish production.
The North Platte Hatchery produces a variety of coolwater and warmwater fish species including regular production of walleye, white bass, blue catfish and channel catfish. On demand, the hatchery also produces yellow perch, black and white crappie, wiper, striped bass, bluegill, muskellunge, tiger muskie, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, sauger and saugeye. North Platte hatchery staff also makes annual collections of walleye and white bass eggs and milt from regional water bodies.
In addition to the hatchery, this property houses the Aquatic Conservation Facility where our team conducts mussel propagation research, as well as other aquatic work.
To prevent the spread of disease and reduce stress to fish, some areas of the facility may not be open to visitation. Contact the hatchery in advance to schedule a tour.

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Coffee & Connection
2026-04-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Southeast Community College Lincoln, 8800 O St., Lincoln, NE, 68520, United States
Start your morning with Coffee & Connection, a networking event for women in STEM at Course Ground Coffee at Southeast Community College’s Lincoln Campus on April 29 at 9am. Featuring LNKSE, Omaha STEM Ecosystem, and Nebraska Women in STEM.

Wings Over the Platte
2026-04-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Stuhr Museum, 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, 68801
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 plants, animals, and waterways, this juried exhibition captures the spirit of a place where nature and people have been intertwined for generations. Artwork in painting, photography, sculpture, and more invites visitors to experience the river not just as scenery, but as a living force that shapes Nebraska’s land, history, and community. Many works will also be available for purchase, offering a chance to take home a piece of the river’s story.
Join The Stuhr Museum in honoring the connection between art and nature, and the timeless role the Platte River plays in shaping both.
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Discovery Days at The Hall of History
2026-04-29 10:00 - 16:30 | Boys Town Hall of History, 14057 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE, 68010, United States
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 to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.

Free admission. The Hall of History is open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and on Sundays from 11am until 4pm.
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Makerspace Open Hours
2026-04-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Public Library, 2500 14th St., Columbus, NE, 68601, United States
Visit the Maker Studio at the Columbus Public Library during their open hours to learn more about the space and the equipment available.
Come in and use their Cricut, Laminator, Sublimation Printer, Heat & Mug Press, and VHS to MP4 video conversion.

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Mallory Kountze Planetarium
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Bellevue Public Library, 2206 Longo Drive, Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
An engaging, interactive presentation exploring the myths, legends, and cultural stories behind the stars and constellations, blending astronomy with storytelling and audience-driven discussion at the Bellevue Public Library.
Registration required – only a few seats remain.

Butterfly Royalty of Nebraska Prairies: Monarchs and Regal Fritillaries
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, 6400 South, University Drive North, Omaha, NE, United States
Join Conservation Nebraska for an engaging presentation on monarchs and regal fritillaries — two butterfly species of great conservation interest that are vital to ecosystem services like pollination.

Joined by Dr. Ted Burk, Creighton University Professor of Biology, who will share insights into the biology and population trends of these butterflies. He’ll also discuss findings from more than 25 years of surveys tracking their populations and flower visitation patterns across Eastern Nebraska’s tallgrass prairies. Attend in person at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (Room 230) or virtually via Zoom. In‑person attendees may park in Lot E.

Omaha Science Cafe - "A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology"
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Vis Major Brewing Company, 3501 Center St., Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
Join Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA, forensic anthropologist, for the April 30 Omaha Science Cafe as she presents, “A true crime history of forensic anthropology: How famous true crime cases led to the development of forensic anthropology,” 7pm at Vis Major Brewing Company.
Thanks to television and true crime, forensic anthropology is more popular, and sensationalized, than ever. What most fans don’t know is that the study of human skeletons is an important scientific tool in criminal investigations that has developed alongside real true crime cases. Join Dr. Katie East to learn about the unexpected origins of this fascinating field through real stories about true crimes that marked pivotal moments in this history of the field.
Dr. Katie East is a forensic anthropologist, university instructor, and science communicator. By day, Katie investigates skeletons as a Board-certified forensic anthropologist, and by night (and weekends), she captivates public audiences with the wonders of science and history.
With over a decade of experience in museums, laboratories, and field settings, Katie brings a wealth of knowledge about anthropology, archaeology, and science to audiences of all ages. For Katie, being a scientist isn’t just about wearing a lab coat—it’s about curiosity, passion, and empathy.
Science Cafés address science topics in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses. The events are open to everyone.
Using plain language, an easygoing atmosphere and inclusive conversation, these interactive events are welcoming and comfortable for people with no science background. Each presentation is followed by a question-and-answer period.
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