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  • NE SciFest Social Media Trivia Colorful, fun design with overlapping circles spelling "TRIVIA" in white letters, under "NE SciFest" logo on a light gray background. Energetic and playful tone.
    Apr 17

    NE SciFest Social Media Trivia

    April 1 - April 30
    Free
  • NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt Bright pink background with triangular patterns, featuring a white magnifying glass with a black question mark. Text reads "Scavenger Hunt" and "NE SciFest."
    Apr 17

    NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt

    April 1 - April 30
    Free
  • NE SciFest Ice Cream A blue-green ice cream tub labeled "Lunar Lemon" features a cartoon astronaut on a yellow moon. Text describes a lemon cake flavor with white chocolate, graham crunch and raspberry swirls.
    Apr 17

    NE SciFest Ice Cream

    April 1 - April 30
    varies
  • North Platte Hatchery Man in overalls empties a net of fish into a white bucket at a fish hatchery, surrounded by teal tanks. Another person stands on a fish transport truck.
    Apr 17

    North Platte Hatchery

    8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wings Over the Platte Painting of a crane with elaborate, colorful wings. The bird's body is sketched in white with a red crown, set against a soft, neutral background.
    Apr 17

    Wings Over the Platte

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
  • Discovery Days at The Hall of History A colorful display features glowing geometric shapes with the word "START" in the center. A table with a skull and microscope is on the left, and a cartoon superhero cutout stands on the right. The scene mixes science and comic book themes.
    Apr 17

    Discovery Days at The Hall of History

    10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sharp-tailed grouse viewing at Niobrara State Park Two prairie grouse display vibrant plumage and raised tail feathers in a grassy field. The foreground bird shows dynamic movement and energy.
    Apr 17

    Sharp-tailed grouse viewing at Niobrara State Park

    April 17 @ 4:00 pm - April 19 @ 11:00 am
  • Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour A wastewater treatment plant with large dome-shaped tanks, pipelines, and industrial buildings near a river. The sky is partly cloudy, indicating a clear day.
    Apr 17

    Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • The Fred G. Dale Planetarium A vivid cosmic scene with stars and a galaxy serves as the backdrop for the "Fred G Dale Planetarium" logo. A crescent moon adds a celestial touch.
    Apr 17

    The Fred G. Dale Planetarium

    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    $3 – $5
  • Defending the Dark – A Special Film Event at Branched Oak Observatory Space-themed poster with "Defending the Dark" text. Starry sky, planets, and galaxies in the background. Three silhouetted figures with shields face the cosmos.
    Apr 17

    Defending the Dark – A Special Film Event at Branched Oak Observatory

    7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • NE SciFest Public Expo A young child intently observes and touches a plasma ball, with colorful reflections on their face. Nearby people suggest a busy, educational environment.
    Apr 18

    NE SciFest Public Expo

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Free
  • Engineer Her Future Two smiling girls work together on assembling a small robot with red eyes. One holds a tool. The atmosphere conveys cooperation and excitement.
    Apr 18

    Engineer Her Future

    9:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Date

April 1-30, 2026

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Throughout Nebraska

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