Festive Drive-Thru & Walking Holiday Events near Omaha

This year, several local organizations and businesses have come up with creative and safe Drive-Thru Holiday events to enjoy from your car! Additionally, we have added Outdoor Holiday Events that are happening this Season. 

PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended to verify details, closures, cancelations, hours of operation before visiting. Thank You!

Old Market, North Omaha, & South Omaha Lighting Displays – Thru Jan 1 (nightly), FREE

• Old Market Display – The display will run from 10th to 13th Streets, and from Harney to Jackson Streets.
• The North Omaha lighting display will be showcased along a six-block area around 24th and Lake Streets
• The South Omaha lighting display will be showcased on 24th Street between L and Q Streets.

Light Up Bellevue: Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music – Nov 27th – Jan 4th 

• The Light and Music Show starts Thanksgiving night and will run through January 6, 2024. It will feature new songs and some new light displays this year. Make sure you stop by and check it out the Bellevue tradition a few times over the Holiday Season!
• Location: Entrance to this event will be at the intersection of Mission Ave and Franklin St. in Bellevue. 

Santa’s Rock ‘n Lights at Werner Park – Open select days November 21st – December 31st, $29.99-$36.99/vehicle. [Online Ticket Purchase Required]

• More than 700 feet of light tunnels, including a new techno rainbow tunnel. 
• Location: Werner Park – 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE

Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights – Nov 22nd – Jan 1st 

• Frosty Nights, Christmas Village & Lights, offers the Omaha area a fully interactive Christmas experience, where friends and families can start a new holiday tradition.
• Location: Falconwood Park – 905 Allied Rd, Bellevue, NE 68123

• Enjoy the spectacular firework show in the warmth and safety of your vehicle or home!
• The fireworks will be launched from Parking Lot D of the CHI Health Center.

 

Walking Holiday Events Near Omaha

Zoolightful – Nov 19th – Jan 11th – 6:00-9:30pm – Tickets Required

• Something magical is coming soon! Be on the lookout for more details about Zoolightful: Omaha’s Wildly Bright Holiday Tradition!
• Location: Omaha Zoo & Aquarium – 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107

Bright Nights – Nov 28 – Jan 4th – 4:00-9:00pm – Tickets Required

• Once again, Lauritzen Gardens is making the holiday season merry and BRIGHT! The floral display hall and the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory will be adorned and enhanced with light as the garden extends its hours to celebrate the beauty of the season. 
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St., Omaha, NE

La Vista Wonderland in Central Park – December (Santa visits on select days) – Walk-Thru event

• Enjoy elf character cutouts, candy cane lane, lights, and more as you walk along the path! See Santa and reindeer on select nights. 
• Location: La Vista Wonderland, 8305 Park View Blvd.

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing – Nov. 16 – Feb. 14, FREE

• Stroll through tens of thousands of white LED lights strung throughout Turner Park and along Farnam Street. Plus, visit the beautifully decorated tree in Farnam Court.
• Location: Turner Park (31st Ave. and Farnam St.), Omaha, NE.

 

Join our growing community and keep updated on Omaha family-friendly events and activities and Sign up for our Free Email Newsletter!