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Program Calendar
Click above to see our full schedule of educational opportunities by month on a shoppable calendar. The orange color bars denote youth and family programs!
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Prefer to see classes by category? Click above to see our categorized schedule of programs for children and families.
Program & Events Guide | February through May 2025
Click the link above to explore our digital program and events guide, highlighting the vibrant activities and special events happening at your public garden!
NEW Registration Platform
Program registration has migrated from Altru to a NEW platform called XtruLink. Garden members must create a membership account and log in to receive access to discounts on classes, workshops, and camps. Click on the link above for set-up instructions or contact the garden at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201 for assistance. Please note that your previous Altru login will not work on this platform.

Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m.		   
Lil' Sprouts: Rain in the Garden
In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, learn about rain gardens and how they help reduce water runoff, filter pollutants, and provide habitats for wildlife. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m.		   
Lil' Sprouts: Rain in the Garden
In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, learn about rain gardens and how they help reduce water runoff, filter pollutants, and provide habitats for wildlife. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m.		   
Family Workshop: Paint a Flowerpot and Transplant a Flower
It's spring! Let's plant a flowerpot for a new houseplant! We will try the dot technique to create floral designs on a terracotta pot. As the paint dries, we will tour the garden to see plants that are coming up. Upon returning to the classroom, we will transplant pansies into your pot. All supplies will be provided for each family (up to five participants) to make one pot per registration. $35, $25 for garden members.

Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. 		  
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: Spring Fling
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m.		   
Lil' Sprouts: Trees
In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, we’ll learn about the importance of trees, their parts, how they eat, and what they need to grow successfully. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Thursday, May 8 at 1 p.m.		   
Lil' Sprouts: Trees
In Lil’ Sprouts, guests engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC’s and 123’s. Enjoy story time, hands-on activities, crafts, garden exploration and creative play as you discover the wonders of nature. In this month's class, we’ll learn about the importance of trees, their parts, how they eat, and what they need to grow successfully. Pre-registration is required. Each registration is good for one child (ages 3-5) and one accompanying adult. $20, $10 for members.

Saturday, May 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.		   
Family Workshop: Jewelry Magic for Mother's Day
Using the fun and simple magic of Shrinky Dinks, we'll make some beautiful designs that can be worn by the whole family or gifted to someone special. There will be some printed designs to choose from, as well as the opportunity to create your own designs! You choose your project, decorate it as you wish, and we'll stick it in the toaster oven and watch it shrink! We will provide all materials, including hypoallergenic hooks and post attachments for earrings and silky cords for necklaces. Families can create six items per registration. Each registration is good for up to five participants, as long as one adult is participating. $30, $20 for garden members. 

Thursday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m.		   
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: Fantastic Foxes
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Thursday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m.		   
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: Playing Outside
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Thursday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m.		   
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: Branching Out: Trees!
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Thursday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m.		   
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: All Aboard! Train Tales
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Thursday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m.		   
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: Insect Adventures
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!

Thursday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m.		   
Out and About Storytime with the Omaha Public Library: The Wonders of Autumn
In order for curious minds to bloom, it is essential to plant a love of reading at a young age. Join Omaha Public Library in the garden for stories that celebrate plants, insects, gardens and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music, and literature. Programs are geared towards preschool aged children, but all ages are welcome. This is a FREE program and no registration is required. Drop in and join us!
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