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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Storytime with Santa at Village Pointe – Thursdays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., FREE
- Santa will read a holiday story to kids on Thursdays. Treats and/or giveaways provided.
- Thurs. December 10 – Premier Bank
- Thurs. December 17 – DSW
Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Regency Court – Thursdays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., FREE
- Thursday, December 10th: Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Learning Express Toys. Mini chipper cookies will be provided from Paradise Bakery.
Tots on the Towne at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 12/10, 10:30 a.m., FREE (RSVP Required)
- Free Tots on the Towne activity this month at Old Navy. Call ahead at 402-537-0046 to reserve your child’s spot. Santa will be making his way to Old Navy where they will be singing songs, writing letters to Santa and photos with the jolly elf himself.
The Wizard of Oz – 12/8 – 12/13
- The amazing production with a beautiful set, incredible actors, and the story you know and love is at the Orpheum Theater through Dec. 13, 2015.
Gingerbread House Display – 11/20 – 12/31, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., FREE
- The center will close at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Locations: Mormon Trail Center and Kanesville Tabernacle, Council Bluffs
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Midtown Crossing – 11/21 – 1/1, 7 p.m., FREE
- A choreographed blend of light and holiday music projected on to the Turner Park side of Midtown Crossing’s condominium buildings. Free to the public (three hours of garage parking included). Nightly shows run approximately 20-minutes, beginning at 7 p.m.
Omaha Public Library Holiday Events – 12/1 – 12/19
- Enjoy many special Holiday Events at Omaha Public Libraries. Some events may require registration.
Christmas at Boys Town – 11/1 – 1/11
- Christmas Stamps (November 1 – December 31)
- Historic Creche Displays (Dec. 1, 2015 – Jan. 11, 2016)
- Irish Christmas at Father Flanagan’s House (Dec. 6 – Dec. 13, 2015; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Chanukah Parade (December 10, 2015; 4 – 5 p.m., Hall of History)
- Christmas Family Festival (December 12, 2015; 1 – 5 p.m.)
Christmas at Union Station – 11/27 – 1/3
- See the beautiful tree and other special events at the Durham Museum.
- We recently saw The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibit – It is amazing and is open now through January 3rd!
Peter & The Starcatcher at The Rose Theater – 12/4-12/27
- A hilarious and innovative backstory of the legend of Peter Pan!
Lights of Aksarben – Fridays, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- Each week, there will be a heated tent, free horse and carriage rides, live music, strolling carolers, face painting, coffee, hot cocoa and treats, and Santa and Mrs. Claus!
ConAgra Foods Ice Skating Rink Opens – 12/11 – 1/3
- Opening Ceremony: Friday, December 11 at 6 p.m.
- Sunday – Thursday: 1 – 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 1 p.m. – midnight.
- $5 admission includes skate rental and benefits Food Bank for the Heartland.
- See more indoor and outdoor Ice Skating options in Omaha here!
FREE Carriage Rides at Shadow Lake, Village Pointe, and Aksarben Village
- Carriage Rides at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Saturdays, 11/28-12/19, 12-4 p.m
- Carriage Rides at Village Pointe – Saturdays, 11/28 – 12/19, 1 – 5 p.m.
- Carriage Rides at Aksarben Village at Lights of Aksarben – Fridays, 11/28-12/18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Fun Mini-Camps at The Strategic Air & Space Museum (RSVP Required) – 12/12-12/13, various times throughout each day
- Drop your kids off at their 3-hour day camp at The Strategic Air & Space Museum, while you go shopping at Nebraska Crossing! Every registered participant will receive a swag bag full of savings for the shops at the Outlets.
- Drop, Shop & Roll is a 3-Hour Mini Camp for kids ages 5-13 exploring a wide range of concepts such as designing a rocket, working hands-on with robotics instruction, building a moon lander, and learning about the solar system in the museum’s Planetarium.
- Registration is closed, however, you can contact the Education Director at 402.944.3100 ext. 210 or at [email protected], as they may still be able to accommodate some campers.
Movie with Santa (Polar Express) at Village Pointe Cinema – 12/12, 9 a.m., $3 (cash only)
- Take photos with Santa and a host of Holiday characters following the presentation.
- $3 admission. All proceeds go towards the Hometown Holiday Gifts for Kids program, benefiting children from Nebraska Children’s Home.
La Vista Holiday Wintertainment – 11/29 – 12/31
- Enjoy a variety of fun events throughout the Holiday season!
- Library Holiday Open House (December 12; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Round Ball Reindeer Shootout (December 12, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
- Free Throw Shooting Contest where child and parent/guardian or grandparent compete as a team!
Annual Holiday Boutique and Open House at Smiling Turtle Art Spot – 12/12 – 12/13
- Live demonstrations including Weaving and Glass Bead Making. Free Gift packaging available for many items. Hot cider, pop, cookies and finger foods, too.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m.
- Location: 2340 S. 156th Circle
- See more local businesses in our Omaha Holiday Gift Guide!
Nobbies Star Wars Holiday House Party – 12/12, 12 – 3 p.m., FREE
- Free family fun! Win prizes, browse costumes, meet Darth Vader!
Frozen Characters Meet & Greet at Regency Court – 12/12, 12 -3 p.m.
- Anna, Elsa, & Olaf – Meet & Greet 12 – 3 p.m. Visit Santa 12 – 8 p.m. Watch it snow in Center Court on the hour 12 -5 p.m.
Boys Town Christmas Family Festival – 12/12, 1 – 5 p.m., FREE
- FREE activities including Christmas crafts, Santa Claus and His Reindeer, and seeing Father Flanagan’s former residence as it would’ve been decorated for a traditional Irish Christmas in 1929.
Classic Christmas with Santa at Mahoney State Park – 12/12, 1:30 p.m.
- Santa will be available to hear your Christmas wishes at the Peter Kiewit Lodge! A NEBRASKAland photographer will be taking family photos with Santa from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Crafts will be available; decorate holiday cookies and ornaments for the season. There will also be a lighted hay rack ride through the park. A Park Entry Permit is required.
Lauritzen Gardens Holiday Happening – 12/12-12/13, 12 – 4 p.m.
- Fill yourself with holiday cheer with family activities at the garden. Walk through the beautiful poinsettia show in the floral display hall, listen to live holiday music and enjoy holiday food in front of the crackling fireplace in the café. Santa Claus will be available for pictures, and children can make creative holiday crafts for an additional fee of $3 per child.
- Regular garden admission rates apply.
Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration – 12/12 – 12/20
- Celebrate the magic, romance, and joy of the season as Broadway stars add to the lush sounds of the Omaha Symphony. A singing and dancing treat for the whole family!
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – 12/13, 4 – 6:15 p.m.
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
- See more indoor and outdoor Ice Skating options in Omaha here!
Autism Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum – 12/13, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
- Omaha Children’s Museum is partnering with Autism Action Partnership for the final Autism Night of 2015. This sensory-friendly evening is free to children on the autism spectrum and their families. This special holiday Autism Night will include plenty of free play in the museum, plus a visit from Santa and Snow Queen!
Next Week:
Lunch with Santa at Shadow Lake – 12/14, 11 a.m. FREE Lunch for kids (RSVP required)
- On Monday, December 14th, lunch will be hosted by Texas Roadhouse. Reservations are required. Please call the management office at 402-537-0046 to reserve your child’s spot.*Please note that only child’s lunch will be covered by Shadow Lake.
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!