Nebraska Science Festival

Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
2021-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Explore the history of the world’s most popular musical instrument in GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. Experience diverse genres of music and discover the science of pitch and tone. Crossing over cultural boundaries, the guitar has had a significant impact on a wide variety of groups from gypsies to cowboys to teenage rebels. See over 100 historical artifacts, including more than 70 guitars, that immerse you in the heart of music. Experience the rush of the world’s most iconic musical instrument through the powerful lens of science. You, too, can play the Guinness Record-holding 43.5 foot long guitar. Discover how the selection of different materials and strings, fused with electromagnetism and amplification, create an elaborate device that has revolutionized music.
Regular Admission applies. See website for details and COVID-19 policies.

Omaha Children's Museum STEAM Wagon
2021-04-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
Look for the Omaha Children’s Museum (OCM) STEAM Wagon throughout the museum daily. Each day will feature exciting science, technology, engineering, math, and art experiences. Perhaps today we’ll learn about rockets or what makes a bubble float! What is Playdough made of? What colors mix together to make purple? Learn the answers to these questions and more at the OCM STEAM Wagon.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Free for Members. Regular Museum Admission for non-members.

Family Adventure Day at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
2021-04-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Camp Wa-Kon-Da, 402 Forest Drive, Bellevue, NE, 68005
Take aim and perfect your shot with a brief Archery 101 course, then engage in a family-friendly competition! After the competition, join a naturalist and explore the Forest on a guided snow hike at Camp Wa-Kon-Da, during which you’ll learn the rich history of Fontenelle Forest and some basic hiking and survival tips.

Registration required, pricing varies.

NE SciFest: Library Edition
2021-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | NE
Join us for an afternoon of books, STEM, and fun as OPL librarians share stories and experiments inspiring scientific exploration! You have two ways to join: Watch on OPL’s Facebook page and follow along using the item on the supply list, or register to join on Zoom. After you register, you will be sent a form to reserve your Take & Make Kit(s), while supplies last.
Experiments are appropriate for grades K-6. Adult participation is highly recommended.

T.H.O.R. (The Heartland Organization of Rocketry) Launch
2021-04-17 08:00 - 15:00 | Dixon, NE
Join T.H.O.R. on April 17 for a rocket launch in Dixon, NE.
T.H.O.R is a group of hobbyists dedicated to the sport of model rocketry, flying everything from the smallest MicroMaxx motors up through M motors and beyond.
They are a Prefecture of Tripoli as well as a Section of the National Association of Rocketry.
All fliers 18 and over must be Tripoli or NAR members for insurance reasons.
Club launch fees are included in your yearly membership or $10 per launch for non-members.

King Science and Technology Magnet Planetarium Show
2021-04-16 20:00 - 2021-04-18 20:00 | NE
King Science and Technology Magnet wants to take you to the movies.

Join us virtually on April 16 at 8pm until April 18 at 8pm as The King Science planetarium takes you on a tour of space.

Grab the popcorn and snacks you don’t want to miss out!

Ms. Frizzle's Wacky Weekend
2021-04-16 09:00 - 2021-04-18 17:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102
Are you ready to “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy?” We have the event for you! The Magic School Bus is rolling into Omaha Children’s Museum (OCM) for this fun weekend of science and exploration! Join us for special STEAM cart presentations, make your own slime at OCM’s slime bar, meet Ms. Frizzle herself, and so much more. “Hit it, Bus!”

Free for members. Non-members, regular admission applies.

Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop - Grand Island
2021-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Central Community College, 3134 W US Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, 68001
Learn at least 16 of the latest techniques of acrylic fluid art-acrylic pouring! This technique can be used as a standalone piece of art or as a base for additional art, such as stencils, original art or mixed media. This is a form of art everyone can do and it is quite addicting once you start.
The first part of the class will consist of demonstrations of the techniques and explanations of what the best surfaces are for each technique. Learn about surface preparation and the materials to use for the best results and how to get the coveted “cells”. Once the demonstration is done it is your turn. Choose your favorite techniques to try as you pour on two wood blanks.
Registration required.

"Ask a Meteorologist" featuring Matt Serwe
2021-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68108
Get your questions ready for our “Ask a Meteorologist” virtual event with KETV Newswatch 7’s very own Matt Serwe.
Matt will join us live on our festival Facebook page on April 15 at 10am to answer all your science and weather questions.
Meteorologist Matt Serwe joined the First News crew in November 2012.
After nearly three years of forecasting brutal winters in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, he is excited to call Omaha home.
“My greatest weather memories include being hit with a baseball-sized hailstone in Madison and running through the snow-covered streets of Rhinelander to get to work during a blizzard,” Matt said.
“I’m an avid storm chaser, but I haven’t had the good fortune to see a tornado in person,” he adds.
However, on the Great Plains of Nebraska, he feels his luck will change in a hurry.
A lifelong Wisconsin resident, Matt grew up in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa.
At a young age, he knew that he wanted to forecast weather on TV. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 with a degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
From there, Matt was hired at WJFW in Rhinelander, Wis., and became the morning meteorologist.
When Matt is away from KETV, he enjoys attending concerts, running half marathons, and cheering on the Badgers, Brewers and Packers. He only asks that you keep any sports rivalries friendly!
You can send in questions before the event, or ask them live in the chat the day of the event.

Rainwater Harvesting 101
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 | City Sprouts, 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
How do you save and utilize the rainwater that falls onto your property? Join Keep Omaha Beautiful’s Hannah Rennard-Ganley and Omaha Storm Water’s Andy Szatko to learn about how to conserve water on your property by using techniques like rain barrels, rain gardens, and more!
Free. Registration required.

Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
2021-04-14 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-04-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005
Teach your children to love critters from an early age during Wildlife Wednesdays – a structured learning environment for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Each session includes a storytime, take home craft, and opportunity to meet a critter, and other fun activities.

Registration required. $5 per child for members, $15 per child for non-members.

Stop the Bleed Community Training
2021-04-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Nebraska Community Blood Bank, 100 N 84th St #200, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68505
A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. Emergency responders will arrive as quickly as possible, but bystanders are almost always there first. This class will give you the skills and knowledge to provide immediate bleeding control to victims. You’ll learn how to stop bleeding, apply a tourniquet, pack an open wound, and keep the injured person alert and calm until emergency responders arrive.
Free. Registration required.

Science through Nature - The "ologies" series: Herbology
2021-04-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue, NE, 68005
This year, students will learn about the “Ologies” or “the study of.’ Each session will focus on a different “Ology” and how it can be applied to the diverse ecosystem of plant and animal life within the Forest. This session you’ll learn about plants! What do plants need to survive? What’s the life cycle of a plant? You will investigate and get to answers to all of these important questions and more.

Registration required, $10 for members, $15 non-member. Pricing is per student.
**This event was previously known as Homeschool Science

Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop - Kearney
2021-04-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Central Community College – Kearney, 1215 30th Ave, Kearney, NE, 68847

Composting 101
2021-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | City Sprouts, 4002 Seward Street, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Turn your trash into treasure! Divert your food and plant waste and build your soil to grow healthier plants. Join City Sprouts’ Laura Simpson and Addie Gengenbach to learn different methods of composting and find out which is best for you.
Free. Registration required.
