February, a wonderful time to get out and enjoy all that Omaha has to offer. Now that the football season is (almost) over, put down the remote and get out of the house and take in some of the family friendly events taking place in this great city!
Events in Omaha this February
Block Party Exhibit
When: February 1st – April 9th, 2017
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th, Street
Omaha, NE
Join us for a Winter Block Party at Omaha Children’s Museum! Build, stack, and create cities in this new special exhibit. Did you know block play is more than just fun for kids? Building and self-directed play helps children work on math skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Talk about play with purpose!
Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
When: Now through May 15th, 2017
Where: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE
Sean Kenney’s third exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens features some fantastic NEW pieces, including a proud peacock, a giant dragonfly, and a not so itsy-bitsy spider, as well as a couple of old favorites. Compare your wing span to a beautiful monarch butterfly, stand tall with a majestic buck and his en”deer”ing family, smell a giant pansy, go nose-to-nose with a titanic tortoise and make a splash with a friendly band of birds. Inspired by nature and built from more than 450,000 LEGO® pieces, this indoor exhibit features 13 displays with larger-than-life sculptures that represent the web of incredible connections that sustain life on Earth.
Home and Garden Expo
When: February 9th – 12th, 2017
Where: CenturyLink Center
455 N. 10th, St.
Omaha, NE
This four-day multi-event extravaganza will have Attractions for adults and children alike. A New Home completely decorated with a Backyard Garden Display, A Fountain Café & Food Court with continuous Entertainment, Exotic Animals and fun for the kids with special activities. The Show creates consumer excitement with nationally-known experts and personalities presentations throughout the Expo.
The Home & Garden Expo, an Annual Family Tradition with over 200,000 sq. ft., will be able to show the latest products and services for the Home, Garden and Outdoor Living. Whether you are looking for ways to remodel your home, decorate, build a new one or explore creative landscaping, you’ll find millions of ideas and everything for the Home- Inside and Out. The Expo is an excellent opportunity for home consumers to view the latest innovations, compare products and visit with experts in the industry. At this year’s Expo you’ll find a wide variety of products and ideas for the do-it-yourselfers, interior decorating trends, contractor services, energy-saving products, patio furniture, lawn and garden equipment, room additions, replacement & new windows, doors, siding, roofing, fireplaces, bathrooms, kitchens and much more with over hundreds of displays.
Kanpai! Con
When: February 10th – 12th, 2017
Where: 3321 S. 72 St.
Omaha, NE
Join us for an annual Japanese cultural appreciation convention with a focus on anime, manga, and Japanese video gaming. Socialize with new friends in various settings. Wear your cosplay, meet incredible special guests, and have fun in a family-friendly convention setting.
Omaha Beer Week
When: February 17th – 26th, 2017
Where: Various Locations in Omaha
Omaha beer week brings together breweries, craft beer bars, restaurants, and retailers to celebrate craft beer.
Swing Under the Wings Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
When: February 11th, 2017
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, NE
Swing Under the Wings will be in the style of a 1940s USO party complete with a swing band- Gooch and the Guys. We invite you to dress in your best vintage clothing or costumes to relive memories of a bygone era where music and dance provided a welcome distraction to the stresses of World War II.
Elvis Lives
When: February 14th, 2017
Where: Orpheum Theater
409 S 16th Street
Omaha, NE
Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multimedia and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today’s artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Featuring winners from Elvis Presleys Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, audiences “Can’t Help Falling In Love”® with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience.
