7 events found.
Week of Events
NE SciFest Social Media Trivia
Science is all around us so let's have some virtual fun! Running every day through the festival we’re bringing back our NE SciFest Social Media Science Trivia. Everyday we will be posting a trivia question (riddle, clue, etc.) on our social media pages related to science. All you need to do is respond with the […]
Free
NE SciFest Scavenger Hunt
Let's go outside and hunt for science! Download the scavenger hunt (below) and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you - no matter where you live in Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt! […]
Free
NE SciFest Ice Cream
Available in April - until pints run out, our new NE SciFest signature ice cream flavor from eCreamery: LUNAR LEMON. Lunar Lemon: Lemon Cake Ice Cream, White Chocolate Chips, Graham Crunch and Raspberry Swirls. Purchase a pint for science!
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Sharp-tailed grouse viewing at Niobrara State Park
Experience the natural wonder of the sharp-tailed grouse mating dance from a grouse viewing blind at Niobrara State Park! This sunrise ritual is an ancient and glorious display from one of Nebraska’s most famous grassland birds. Reservations Reserve the viewing blind (free of charge) any time between March 1 and May 1, with peak viewing […]
Monday, March 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 -North Platte Hatchery
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April 1, 2026 -Wings Over the Platte
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April 1, 2026 -Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
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April 1, 2026 -Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
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April 1, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
North Platte Hatchery
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 […]
Wings Over the Platte
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 […]
Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
$5
Little Saplings Nature Discovery Program
Do you have a little one who loves animals, nature, and the outdoors? Are you looking for opportunities to explore the outdoors together with your children? Join us for Little Saplings, Schramm Education Center’s early childhood nature discovery program. Little Saplings, a monthly program designed for children ages 2 – 5 and their adult caregiver, […]
$5
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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April 2, 2026 -North Platte Hatchery
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April 2, 2026 -Wings Over the Platte
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April 2, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 2, 2026 -LEGOS at the Library
North Platte Hatchery
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 […]
Wings Over the Platte
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 […]
Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
LEGOS at the Library
Join The City of Kearney Public Library for some brick-snapping fun! Come design and build your own creations. The library will provide the LEGOS, you just need to bring your imagination along. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, April 3, 2026
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April 3, 2026 -North Platte Hatchery
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April 3, 2026 -Wings Over the Platte
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April 3, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 3, 2026 -How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?
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April 3, 2026 -The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
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April 3, 2026 -How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?
North Platte Hatchery
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 […]
Wings Over the Platte
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 […]
Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?
The University of Nebraska Kearney Planetarium is offering a free show to the public! Astronomers use large telescopes to study the Universe. However, space is so vast that even with the largest telescopes, planets, stars, and even galaxies can appear just as dots. Come learn about some of the techniques that astronomers use to learn […]
The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
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 3 7 p.m. Planetarium show - Living Worlds Whether earthly or alien, all life […]
$3 – $5
How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away?
The University of Nebraska Kearney Planetarium is offering a free show to the public! Astronomers use large telescopes to study the Universe. However, space is so vast that even with the largest telescopes, planets, stars, and even galaxies can appear just as dots. Come learn about some of the techniques that astronomers use to learn […]
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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April 4, 2026 -Wings Over the Platte
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April 4, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 4, 2026 -The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
Wings Over the Platte
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 […]
Free with membership, Daily Admission rates apply for non-members
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
The Fred G. Dale Planetarium
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 3 7 p.m. Planetarium show - Living Worlds Whether earthly or alien, all life […]
$3 – $5
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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April 5, 2026 -Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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April 5, 2026 -The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
Discovery Days at The Hall of History
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 […]
The Science Club at Yates Illuminates
The Science Club is back at Yates Illuminates! Free and open to youth ages 4–16, this is a space to explore, build, experiment, and learn together. Sessions take place on select Sundays this spring, with a couple of special Saturday dates added in. If you have a young inventor at home, you can have them […]