BRICKLIVE Brickosaurs
2024-04-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!”
2024-04-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-08 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.

Boys Town Hall of History Hands-On Weekly Activities
2024-04-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-08 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.

Wellness Workshop: The Science of Meditation for Healing the Mind and Body
2024-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | UNMC’s Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center, 730 South 38th Avenue, Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
Please join Engage Wellness for a community presentation on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
This completely free workshop, open to the public, will focus on how to integrate mindfulness and meditation into daily life. Our presenter will share how meditation is an extremely powerful tool for healing the body and mind — accessible to you at any time, any place. Participants will learn relaxation exercises during the workshop.
Presented by: Sarah Fischer, PhD, Psychology, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Engage Wellness is located on the first floor of the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging on UNMC’s campus. This event will be hosted in the Group Movement Room.
Register here.

Fred G. Dale Planetarium
2024-04-05 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-04-06 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-04-06 14:00 - 14:45 | 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

Fred. G. Dale Planetarium
2024-04-05 20:00 - 20:45 | Fred G. Dale Planetarium, Gulliver Dr., Wayne, NE, 68787, United States

Open House at the UNL Student Observatory
2024-04-05 20:30 - 22:30 | UNL Student Observatory, 625 Stadium Dr., Lincoln, NE, 68501, United States
See the stars, planets, and moon from UNL’s campus! Please note, the event might be canceled due to clouds and weather. Decision to cancel will be posted on the calendar by 3pm on Friday. Events will occur twice a month on Friday evenings. Lets hope for good weather!
Directions: Take the elevator or stairs to the top floor. Observatory is the large dome and shed at the south-west corner of the parking garage.

Space: It's Out of This World
2024-04-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Become a Space Cadet with Omaha Public Library! Join the Omaha Children’s Museum as we tour our solar system and learn important physics, chemistry, and engineering concepts. Blast off with a combustion reaction, find out what happens when there is no air pressure, and watch as we make our own version of a comet!
This program is designed for kids grades K-5, but all ages are welcome.

The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
2024-04-06 13:30 - 16:30 | Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates will organize during April as a regular session of The Science Club (meeting every other Saturday) on April 6, and April 20, from 1:30 to 4:30. Youth 6-16 are welcome. Parents of youth under 11 must stay with the youth and contribute to learning and doing the activities. During this time enjoy solar powered hydrogen fuel cell model cars, programmable buildable robot cars, renewable energy sources buildable kits, basic electricity buildable kits, lego kits focusing on the Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Artemis rocket and moon landing ahead programs and much more.

Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour
2024-04-06 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.

PILEATED WOODPECKER AND SPRING BIRD HIKE
2024-04-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
Grab your binoculars and join Fontenelle Forest for a Naturalist guided hike through the Wetlands in search of Pileated Woodpeckers and other birds that have started their spring migration!
Pileated Woodpeckers are known to be uncommon in the Forest. However, there have been more frequent sightings at the Wetlands. The guided hike will consist of searching for the Pileated Woodpecker’s nesting spot and looking for other spring migratory birds.
The program will be on April 7 from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M., traversing through moderate terrain. Be prepared with good walking footwear and bring a water bottle. Binoculars are encouraged; extra binoculars will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration required.

NE SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory
2024-04-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Branched Oak Observatory, 14300 NW 98th St., Raymond, NE, 68428, United States
In collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival, Branched Oak Observatory is pleased to offer “Nebraska SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory.”
The Great American Eclipse of 2024 is almost here and you need to be prepared to safely view this incredible event. On SUN-Day April 7th, Branched Oak Observatory will be giving out FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST). There will also be Solar Eclipse programming to teach about the “What,” “Where,” and “When” of April 8th’s incredible solar eclipse.
While you visit the Observatory you will also get to do what you are always told what NOT to do… look at the Sun! With our special White Light and Hydrogen Alpha Telescopes, you will have a chance to see Sunspots, Solar Prominences, Granulation, Filaments, and so much more on the surface of our closest star… the Sun.
Note: Solar viewing is dependent on the weather.
Visit theboo.org for more information about Branched Oak Observatory.

Fred G. Dale Planetrium
2024-04-07 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-04-07 14:00 - 14:45 | Fred G. Dale Planetarium, Gulliver Dr., Wayne, NE, 68787, United States

Science Sunday
2024-04-07 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. This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last).
Science Sunday Activities:

April 7 – Milk the cow & homemade butter

April 14 – Bouncy Balls

April 21 – Seed Bombs

April 28 – Nature Scavenger Hunt

STEM SUNDAYS
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
STEM Sundays is a bi-weekly program where families can explore STEM together amidst nature at Fontenelle Forest. Each session will provide hands-on activities, a theme-based hike, and a craft or take-home activity that will spark curiosity and foster collaboration.
Ignite a love for learning in the heart of the Forest every other Sunday!
Registration required.

Solar Eclipse Party at the Park
2024-04-08 12:00 - 15:00 | The RiverFront, 900 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Come down to The RiverFront Plaza at Lewis & Clark Landing from 12 to 3 PM to celebrate an unforgettable celestial experience! This year’s Solar Eclipse will be a rare cosmic event that you won’t want to miss!
Join The RiverFront for Eclipse themed activities suitable for the whole family, including out of this world solar treats, viewing opportunities, and so much more!
Safety First:
The RiverFront will provide Eclipse viewing glasses and guidance to ensure everyone can enjoy the Eclipse safely!

The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory
2024-04-08 12:00 - 15:30 | Branched Oak Observatory, 14300 NW 98th St., Raymond, NE, 68428, United States
In collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival, we are pleased to offer “The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory.”
Some people go an entire lifetime and do not have a chance to see a single Solar Eclipse. Here in the United States, we have had the opportunity to see THREE spectacular solar eclipses within just a seven-year time period; the Total Solar Eclipse here in Nebraska in 2017, The Annular Eclipse (“Partial” in NE) in 2023, and this year another Total Solar Eclipse (“Partial” in NE) on April 8th.
Although you can view the Partial Solar Eclipse anywhere in the state, we invite the community out to Branched Oak Observatory for a unique chance to see the eclipse “up close” through our amazing safe solar telescopes. Not only will you get to view the Partial Eclipse, you will see Sunspots, Solar Prominences, Granulation, Filaments, and so much more on the surface of our closest star.
Note: Solar viewing is dependent on the weather. Solar glasses will be available for FREE while supplies last.
Visit theboo.org for more information about Branched Oak Observatory.

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2024-04-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Join Omaha Public Library for a scientific adventure of planetary proportions as we read about and make models of a solar eclipse. Then, we’ll make paper viewers and go out to see the celestial event for ourselves!
This program will take place from 1pm-2pm and is recommended for children ages 5-10 with a caregiver, but patrons are encouraged to stay and watch the event with their children as long as they’d like.
Reminder: Never look directly at the sun during an eclipse!
Registration opens March 1. Call (402) 444-4848 to reserve a spot.
