7 events found.
All Day
Ongoing
Stuhr Museum: Fifth Grade & Up: 19th Century Science & Technology
Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island
Stuhr Museum: Fifth Grade & Up: 19th Century Science & Technology
Stuhr Museum 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island
Science through Nature – The “ologies” series: Herbology
Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue
Week of Events
Antimicrobial Post-Pandemic Challenge
Join us for a month-long local and international challenge to design and prototype antimicrobial 3D printed solutions for a post-pandemic world. In a world where so much has changed, there are endless possibilities for innovations with antimicrobial technologies. Open to national and international teams of high schoolers and older. Free, no cost to participate. Projects […]
Free
Love Your Block Litter Walk
Show a little love for the planet, starting on your own block. Keep Omaha Beautiful, invites you to celebrate SciFest, Earth Day, and Arbor Day with the Love Your Block Litter Walk. The Love Your Block Litter Walk is a way to slow down, see your neighborhood with fresh eyes, and enjoy the beauty and […]
Free
Stuhr Museum: Third Grade & Up: Transportation
Join the Stuhr Museum for their Third Grade & Up: Transportation class from April 12-30. The class begins near the Static Train Display with a discussion of transportation on the Overland Trails and the meaning of the terms transportation and migration. The class then moves into the Gus Fonner Memorial Rotunda where they discover how […]
Stuhr Museum: Fifth Grade & Up: 19th Century Science & Technology
This class is for students in fifth grade and older. Students will learn how science and technology of the late 19th century affected the daily lives of those who worked in communities on the plains. The focus of this class will be on the science and technology related to community business and trades, with an […]
Stuhr Museum: Third Grade & Up: Transportation
Join the Stuhr Museum for their class Third Grade & Up: Transportation April 12-30. The class begins near the Static Train Display with a discussion of transportation on the Overland Trails and the meaning of the terms transportation and migration. The class then moves into the Gus Fonner Memorial Rotunda where they discover how the […]
Stuhr Museum: Fifth Grade & Up: 19th Century Science & Technology
This class is for students in fifth grade and older. Students will learn how science and technology of the late 19th century affected the daily lives of those who worked in communities on the plains. The focus of this class will be on the science and technology related to community business and trades, with an […]
Ms. Frizzle’s Wacky Weekend
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, […]
$14
King Science and Technology Magnet Planetarium Show
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!
Free
Monday, April 12, 2021
-
April 12, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 12, 2021 -Science through Nature – The “ologies” series: Herbology
-
April 12, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Science through Nature – The “ologies” series: Herbology
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 […]
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
-
April 13, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 13, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
-
April 13, 2021 -Stop the Bleed Community Training
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Stop the Bleed Community Training
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 […]
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
-
April 14, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 14, 2021 -Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
-
April 14, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
-
April 14, 2021 -Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
-
April 14, 2021 -Rainwater Harvesting 101
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
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 […]
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Wildlife Wednesdays: Insects
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 […]
Rainwater Harvesting 101
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.
Free
Thursday, April 15, 2021
-
April 15, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 15, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
-
April 15, 2021 -“Ask a Meteorologist” featuring Matt Serwe
-
April 15, 2021 -Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop – Grand Island
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
“Ask a Meteorologist” featuring Matt Serwe
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 […]
Free
Acrylic Fluid Art Workshop – Grand Island
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 […]
$44
Friday, April 16, 2021
-
April 16, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 16, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
Saturday, April 17, 2021
-
April 17, 2021 -T.H.O.R. (The Heartland Organization of Rocketry) Launch
-
April 17, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 17, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
-
April 17, 2021 -NE SciFest: Library Edition
-
April 17, 2021 -Family Adventure Day at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
T.H.O.R. (The Heartland Organization of Rocketry) Launch
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 […]
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]
NE SciFest: Library Edition
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 […]
Free
Family Adventure Day at Camp Wa-Kon-Da
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 […]
Sunday, April 18, 2021
-
April 18, 2021 -Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
-
April 18, 2021 -Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
Omaha Children’s Museum STEAM Wagon
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 […]
$14
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World
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 […]