{"id":130805,"date":"2026-03-30T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=130805"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:28:23","slug":"monthlong-ne-scifest-2026-events-kick-off-april-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/03\/30\/monthlong-ne-scifest-2026-events-kick-off-april-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthlong NE SciFest 2026 events kick off April 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>April kicks off the 2026 Nebraska Science Festival and an array of science- and technology-related activities for every age and interest, beginning April 1 \u2013 no fooling \u2013 with the \u201cWalk to the Moon\u201d monthlong challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by UNMC, the annual festival is a celebration of science in communities across the state from Omaha to Wayne, Niobrara to North Platte, Lincoln to Kearney and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/schedule\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/schedule\/\">View the entire festival schedule (with details and registration links)\u00a0online.<\/a> Events are being added every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the April highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/participate\/moon\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/participate\/moon\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Walk to the Moon Challenge:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walk to the Moon Challenge:<\/a> NE SciFest is challenging everyone in Nebraska to show their love of science by joining in a 30-day exercise challenge that collectively will take participants to the moon. The challenge will start April 1 and end on April 30. Any type of exercise will count (miles, minutes or steps) and\u00a0all\u00a0exercise will be converted into steps for the challenge. The challenge will require participants to cover 238,855 miles, or 477,710,000 steps, so plan out an exercise schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/owls-old-fashioneds\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/owls-old-fashioneds\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Owls  Old Fashioneds:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Owls &amp; Old Fashioneds:<\/a> Have you ever thought it would be fun to drink old fashioneds and talk about owls? Join\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fontenelleforest.org\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/fontenelleforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Fontenelle Forest, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fontenelle Forest<\/a>\u00a0as they bring feathered guests to talk all things owls. While learning and looking at owls,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mercury-omaha.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/mercury-omaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mercury, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercury<\/a>\u00a0will provide three old fashioned samples. Samplers cost $15.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/ne-scifest-public-expo\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/ne-scifest-public-expo\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"FREE Public Science Expo:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Public Science Expo:<\/a> Attend the 2026 Public Science Expo for fun and engaging hands-on learning opportunities for everyone. The free public expo on April 18 at The Durham Museum will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are required and available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/ne-scifest-free-public-expo-tickets-1983786806741?aff=oddtdtcreator\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/ne-scifest-free-public-expo-tickets-1983786806741?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Eventbrite<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/hidden-figures\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/hidden-figures\/\">Hidden Figures<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Join NE SciFest and NASA Nebraska Space Grant on April 13 for a free showing of the movie \u201cHidden Figures,\u201d which recounts the true story of three women who helped NASA win the space race. The movie begins at 7 p.m. at Film Streams\u2019 Ruth Sokolof Theater in Omaha. Request free tickets by <a href=\"mailto:nescifest@gmail.com\">emailing NE SciFest<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/ne-scifest-ice-cream-2\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/ne-scifest-ice-cream-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Lunar Lemon:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lunar Lemon:<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Available in April at eCreamery in Dundee, this year&#8217;s special NE SciFest ice cream flavor is lemon cake ice cream, with white chocolate chips, graham crunch and raspberry swirls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/science-sunday-3-2\/2026-04-12\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/science-sunday-3-2\/2026-04-12\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Science Sunday at The RiverFront:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Sunday at The RiverFront:<\/a> Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the Omaha RiverFront.\u00a0This is a free, family friendly hour to learn about nature, animals, medicine and more with hands-on science activities, while supplies last. Science Sunday activities are: April 12 \u2013 Pi bracelets; April 19 \u2013 Constellation making; and April 27 \u2013 Seed balls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/metropolitan-community-college-science-day-2\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/metropolitan-community-college-science-day-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"MCC Science Day:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MCC Science Day:<\/a> Stop by\u00a0Metropolitan Community College\u00a0South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 11 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., for hands-on activities that encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology. New activity stations are featured every year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/north-platte-hatchery\/2026-04-01\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/north-platte-hatchery\/2026-04-01\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"North Platte Hatchery Tours:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Platte Hatchery Tours:<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The North Platte Hatchery is open to the public, and tours can 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 uses the adjacent Nebraska Public Power District irrigation canal to feed 43 earthen ponds, water that ultimately is returned to the canal after being used for fish production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/barn-girls-nescifest-day\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/event\/barn-girls-nescifest-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Barn Girls NE SciFest Day:, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barn Girls NE SciFest Day:<\/a> Step inside a thriving urban farm and explore the fascinating world of microgreens, sustainable agriculture and innovative growing techniques. During this open house, participants will learn how tiny seeds transform into nutrient-packed microgreens, learn about urban farming and see firsthand how fresh food can be grown in the heart of the city. This interactive experience is perfect for curious minds of all ages. Lunch will be available to purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/schedule\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nescifest.com\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"NESciFest website, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NESciFest website<\/a>\u00a0for additional April activities, including: The Science of Ice Cream &amp; Dry Ice, Earth Day Omaha, a statewide art contest, Legos at the Kearney Nerd Nite, social media trivia, Night Skies at Lauritzen Gardens, planetarium shows in Kearney and Wayne, Nebraska, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by UNMC, the Nebraska Science Festival is a collaboration of organizations and individuals interested in the advancement of science literacy.\u00a0In addition to UNMC, other sponsors are Metro Credit Union, KETV and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science- and technology-related activities for every age and 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