Help us celebrate the start of Common Senses Festival 2026 with a day of discovery, creativity, music, and family-friendly fun across some of Omaha’s most iconic destinations!

Start your adventure at The Durham Museum, where a special model train pop-up with the Nebraska-Iowa Railroaders Society will invite guests to explore intricate railroad displays and celebrate the magic of movement and imagination.

From there, hop aboard one of UNO’s complimentary shuttle buses and head to the Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront for a lively Risky Disco pop-up featuring music, dancing, and skating, while enjoying food trucks and games for all ages.

Continue your journey on the shuttles to KANEKO, where guests will participate in an immersive exploration in the Sensory Yard exhibit. Engage your curiosity through hands-on experiences, sensory discovery, and interactive installations designed to spark wonder and connection.

Guests are encouraged to visit all three locations throughout the day using UNO’s free shuttle service, making it easy to experience every pop-up, activity, and attraction. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a dance-floor regular, or a family seeking a new adventure, the Common Senses Festival Kick-Off has something for everyone.

Later in the evening, we will keep the celebration going at Film Streams, where guests can enjoy two short documentaries about trains. This event is not included in the shuttle stops.

Schedule:

·       Durham Museum

o   Sensory Hours 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Museum Hours 12:00 - 4:00 PM

o   Things to do: visit the model train pop-up, explore the trains with a 360-degree video tour, and view Blair Bunting’s photography exhibit

·       KANEKO

o   Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

o   Things to do: visit the Sensory Yard exhibit, explore Arts 4 Me’s exhibit. There is a chill zone here for regulation support.

·       Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

o   Event: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

o   Things to do: enjoy local food trucks, take a ride with the Train Man around the park, and visit the Risky Disco pop-up

·       Film Streams (please note there is a separate ticketing link for this experience)

o   Event: 6:00-8:00 PM

o   Things to do: Enjoy a train double-feature with Train Time and Rocky Mountain Express short documentaries.

Festival patrons are invited to RSVP for 1 or all experiences. A link for the Film Streams ticket (free) can be found here.