The state will celebrate the field of science throughout the month of April with the annual Nebraska Science Festival.Related coverage in video above: 2023 Nebraska Science Festival at Durham MuseumActivities will be available for all ages throughout the month.Festivities are as follows:**Ongoing eventsApril 1:**Walk the Moon Challenge - 30-day exercise challenge**Essay Contest - Write an essay answering the question: " In honor of our keynote speaker – and her high school science teacher and mentor, Mr. Carlock, who encouraged her interest in science – tell us about an important science mentor in your life."**Social Media Trivia - Virtual trivia that runs the whole month**Art Contest - Create artwork inspired by favorite animalIce Cream - At eCreamery at 50th Street and Underwood Avenue, get signature Animal House flavor for $1 a pint**Brickosaurus - Lauritzen Gardens at 100 Bancroft St., see full-sized dinosaurs made from 1.5 million bricks**StoryWalk: “Dig In!” - Lauritzen Gardens at 100 Bancroft St., see creepy crawlies while following along with a story**Boys Town Hall of History - At 14057 Flanagan Blvd., learn about different science topics each weekApril 2Omaha Science Cafe: "The Brain That Heals Itself" - At Slowdown 729 N 14th St., scientist at Human Neuroscience and Director of the Physiology of Walking & Engineering Rehabilitation Laboratory at the Boys Town discusses how children's brains develop and can adaptFLIP Fabrique: Blizzard - At Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St., go on epic journey in dead of winter with poetry and visual artApril 4**LEGOS at the Library - At City of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave., design own creations with LEGOSApril 5**Fred. G Planetarium - In Wayne, Nebraska, planetarium shows current night sky, including constellations with multiple viewings**Open House at UNL Student Observatory - 625 Stadium Dr., in Lincoln, See planets, stars, and more April 6Space: " It's Out of This World" - Millard Library at 13214 Westwood Ln. Omaha, learn physics, chemistry, and engineering while touring solar system**The Science Club at Yates Illuminates - 3260 Davenport St. Omaha, see solar-powered hydrogen fuel cell model cars, robot cars, and more**Lucky Bucket Brewing Tour - 11941 Centennial Rd. La Vista, learn science of making beerApril 7SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory - 14300 NW 98th St. in Raymond, Nebraska, learn about the 2024 eclipse**Science Sunday - At the Omaha Riverfront, learn about nature, animals, and moreApril 8The 2024 Great American Eclipse Viewing at Branched Oak Observatory - 14300 NW 98th St. in Raymond, Nebraska, see the 2024 eclipseSolar Eclipse Viewing - Millard Library at 13214 Westwood Ln. OmahaApril 9Discovery Leader Training - At the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center in Denton, Nebraska, training to become a Discovery LeaderShutterfly Study Hall - At city of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave., work on Shutterfly photo bookSTEM: Build, Connect, Create - At city of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave., play with STEM toysSTEM: Tinker Tots - At city of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave., hands-on learning for preschoolersNerd Nite Omaha - At Saro Cider Lounge, 1012 S 10th St., monthly lecture inside a bar where people teach others about their nerdy hobbies and knowledgeApril 10Space: " It's Out of This World" - Benson Branch at 6015 Binney St. Omaha, learn physics, chemistry, and engineering while touring solar systemApril 11Introduction to Falconry - At city of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave., learn about the ancient sport of FalconryApril 12Master of Engineering Management Information Session - Event is for those with a STEM degree or work in STEM fieldErth's DINOSAUR LIVE - At Orpheum Theater in Omaha, get tour of prehistoric timesApril 13Return of the Thunderbirds - At the Indian Center in Lincoln, cross-cultural event that celebrates springtimeApril 16Third Tuesday Bird Outings - At Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center in Denton, learn about different kinds of birdsGenealogy Quest - At city of Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave., use library resources to track your ancestors April 19Resilience - At BraveBe Child Advocacy Center in Lincoln, film screening and discussionFirst Star Recycling Tour - At 10330 I St. Omaha, tour recycling center and learn more about recyclingApril 20Lincoln Earth Day - Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, learn about living green with educational booths and more**Fun with Fossils: Stomp Chomp Roar - At Lauritzen Gardens, explore the fossil cart and learn more about dinosaursApril 22SCC Family Night - Southeast Community College in Lincoln, explore the brain, create gummy bear rockets, and moreApril 24Science Trivia at Legend Comics and Coffee - 6068 Maple St. Omaha, trivia gameApril 25Kennedy STEAM Night - Howard Kennedy Elementary School at 2906 N 30th St Omaha, check out robotics, 3D pens, laser cutting, and moreApril 26Arbor Day Tree Giveaway - At Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha**StoryWalk: “Feathers for Lunch” - At Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, read about house cat who encounters birds in backyard April 27 NE SciFest Public Expo - At Durham Museum in Omaha, hands-on learning for all agesScience of Ice Cream and Dry Ice - eCreamery in Omaha, learn how to make ice cream and moreMetropolitan Community College Science Day - At MCC's south campus, learn physics, chemistry, and more with hands-on activitiesStar Party at Branched Oak Observatory - In Raymond, Nebraska, learn about space and astronomyApril 29Breathe Easy: Respiratory Therapists and the Evolution of a Profession - At Film Streams in Omaha, film showing followed by Q&AMost events are free, but some require reservations. 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