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Serving Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County)Vol. 1, No. 5
Events

Coming Up weekend picks, Nov. 6–8, Part 1: Autism-community Luminarium night, chess at the Bak museum, Buffalo Soldiers

Coming Up: Weekend picks for Nov. 6–8 in Omaha, including an autism-community evening and free museum programs.

Events desk
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026In the Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 edition

OMAHA - An autism-community night at Kiewit Luminarium, free chess at the Samuel Bak Museum and two history exhibitions lead the weekend picks.

All times Central.

Friday–Saturday, Nov. 6–7

  • The History of the Buffalo Soldiers (exhibition). When: 1–5 p.m. (museum hours Wednesday–Saturday). Where: Great Plains Black History Museum, 2221 N. 24th St. Cost: not stated. Audience: not stated. Registration: none stated. Accessibility: not stated.

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • Making Memories: Kiewit Luminarium (Autism Action Partnership). When: 6–8:30 p.m. Where: Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Drive. Cost: $2. Audience: the autism community and families. Registration: required; tickets limited; deadline none stated. Accessibility: not stated.

Sunday, Nov. 8

  • Bak to Basics: Chess for All Ages, with Past, Present, Futures (exhibition). When: 1 p.m. Where: Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, 2289 S. 67th St. Cost: free. Audience: all ages; beginners and seasoned players. Registration: preregistration appreciated; limited to 12; deadline none stated. Accessibility: not stated.

Source: Great Plains Black History Museum; Autism Action Partnership: Making Memories; UNO: Samuel Bak Museum programming.

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