Looking for family friendly events in Omaha this April? There’s something for everyone taking place this month so be sure to check out all the great events like the Water exhibit at Kaneko or Snowville at the Omaha Children’s Museum. Spring is here to it’s time to get out and enjoy all that Omaha has to offer!
Events in Omaha this April
Water
When: Now through April 23rd, 2016
Where: Kaneko
1111 Jones St.
Omaha, NE
WATER is essential to life, at times calming, at other times powerful and difficult to control; seemingly abundant, but increasingly scarce. Exploring and understanding WATER in a multitude of forms – as a conduit for transportation and civilization, as an environmental resource, and as one of nature’s most versatile tools – is the theme of KANEKO’s Spring 2016.
WATER will explore issues impacting water quality and sustainability both within the midwestern region and globally. These concepts will be highlighted through the combination of scientific data and fine art, while encouraging visitors to consider their own relationship with water – how water impacts our community, our health, and our perspectives.
Saving Places: 50 Years of Landmark Preservation Exhibition
When: Now through June 12th, 2016
Where: Durham Museum
801 S. 10th Street
Omaha, NE
Today, the words “historic preservation” are acted out in many areas of Omaha. The city has a catalog of beautifully restored homes, businesses and designated historic sites that the public frequent daily. Over time some historic gems have been lost physically yet survive in the historical record. In partnership with Restoration Exchange Omaha, and through archival photos and architectural salvage, this exhibition celebrates 50 years of historic preservation.
Snowville
When: April 5th – 10th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St.
Omaha, NE
Make every day a snow day in our upcoming seasonal exhibit, Snowville. Scale Mount Everest and venture through an ice cave, play ice hockey, build an igloo and have your own snowball fight with the snowball launcher. Enjoy all the fun of winter without the cold! Snowville is free with regular museum admission or membership.
Super Powers
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St.
Omaha, NE
Suit up, gear up and put your powers to the test in the upcoming special exhibit, Super Powers, opening October 17. Discover your inner hero and unlock your super powers in this kid-sized super power training ground. Fly, scale, zip and smash your way through a real-life comic book city. Build your body and your bravery as you tackle challenges and complete missions throughout the exhibit and gear up with gadgets and gizmos that enhance your powers.
Scale skyscrapers as you climb up to building edges, zip across the city and leap from rooftop to rooftop, charge the fuel cell and weave yourself through a web climber. Test your agility and nimbleness in the Laser Light Rope Maze, create your own superhero comic at the Comic Creation Station, grab a cape and take flight in the Soaring Simulator and gear up by creating your own cape and mask at the Super Powers Headquarters.
Mother’s Day Expo
When: April 30th | 9am – 6pm
Where: Mid – America Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Dates to remember
Spring Parade of Homes
When: April 30th – May 1st, May 5th – May 8th, 2016
Where: Various Locations
