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Find these and many more events and activities in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Cheers Family Paint Classes
- Kid-friendly family paint classes over Winter Break. $20 per person and includes 10 bulb light kits and batteries. Limited spots, reserve here.
- Tangled Up – Dec 29 (10:30 a.m.)
- Magical Snowman – Dec 30 (10:30 a.m.)
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Midtown Crossing – Nov. 26 – Jan. 1, Nightly Thursday – Sunday at 7 p.m., FREE
- A choreographed blend of light and holiday music projected onto Midtown Crossing’s condominium buildings, the Holiday Lights Spectacular will run approx. 20-minutes every Thursday thru Sunday night. – Saturday, Nov. 26, thru Sunday Jan. 1, 2016 – starting at 7 p.m.
Gingerbread House Display at the Mormon Trail Center and Kanesville Tabernacle – Nov. 19 – Dec. 31 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closes at 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve)
- One of our favorite Christmas traditions is seeing the intricately designed Gingerbread Houses. They also have a fun Scavenger Hunt at each location with a picture option for the younger children.
- The center closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
- Location: 3215 State Street, Omaha, and 222 East Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Omaha Public Library Holiday Events – FREE
- Enjoy many special Holiday Events:
- Winter Break Fundays – Dec. 29 – 30, Jan 3 – 6 (2 – 4 p.m.), Milton R. Abrahams Branch
- Movie Day – Dec. 29 (1 – 2:30 p.m.), A. V. Sorensen Branch
- LEGO Competition Drop-Off / Building Time – Dec. 29 – 30, Millard Branch
- Kwanzaa Family Celebration – Dec. 31 (10 – 11 a.m.), Charles B. Washington Branch
FREE Admission to Lauritzen Gardens – Dec. 24 – 31
- A special gift to the community! Visitors to the garden can tour the holiday poinsettia show during the day, or see the show aglow on Sunday through Wednesday evenings. They can tour the lush landscapes of the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, watch model garden trains, write letters to Santa, and more.
- Hours of operation will be December 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 26-28: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and December 29-31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The garden will be closed on Christmas Day.
11 Exciting New Year’s Events
- Celebrate the New Year with many Family-Friendly Events in Omaha!
- Light the Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum
- Sump Library in Papillion
- Omaha Public Libraries
- La Vista Library
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks
- Find out more here!
First Day Hikes – Jan. 1
- Celebrate the first day of 2017 with a guided hike through some of Nebraska’s parks. Hike difficulty varies. Park Entry Permit required.
- Fremont State Recreation Area
- Platte River State Park
- Mahoney State Park
Ice Skating
- Choose from 8 Indoor or Outdoor Ice Rinks, including Grover Ice, offering Open Skate, Parties, a variety of Learn to Skate Classes, and more.
Indoor Fun
- Find many indoor play centers in the Omaha Area that provide a great option for active play.
FREE Activities over Christmas Break
- Have a fun-filled Holiday Break in Omaha with these 10+ Free or inexpensive activities!
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Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!