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Bloomwell Autism Therapy is hosting a FREE Autism Screening & Dinosaur Dance Party on Saturday, November 8 from 1-5 PM! They'll be providing autism screenings that are catered toward kids ages 2-5 on a first come, first served basis. While you wait for your turn, they'll have sensory-friendly fun including: Bubbles, Slime, Games, Crafts, Sensory bins, Music, Dancing
Record-breaking, global comedy superstar, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of characters on the road and making a stop in Omaha on November 8.
Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine. Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!
Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Playdough Turkey Craft
Come One, Come All to Memorial Park on 11/11 at 1100 AM. Celebrate with Post #1 and All of Omaha to honor all Veterans. Lunch will be served at Post 1 after the ceremony .... and an Auxiliary Bakesale!
Caregivers of children ages two to five years old are invited to discover more about the world of herpetology. Join us at the James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet an animal ambassador, create animal art and more during this free program. This program is designed for ages 2-5 and their adult care-giver. Stop in at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center anytime between these hours to visit our herpetology-themed stations.
Help us light the way to a joyful holiday season! Join November 13th at 90th & Dodge for The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Family Festival Presented by American National Bank. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. in the bank parking lot with free food, family-fun activities, and pictures with Santa. Then, the fun continues with live music—and finally, they’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tree of Lights being hosted by the bank...as we light the big Christmas tree just after sunset. Mark your calendars: 5 p.m. November 13th in the American National Bank parking lot. We’ll see you there!
Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan designers, enjoy festive performances and celebrate the holiday season! Bring the kiddos for a chance to visit with and get those must-have photos with Santa, with all donation options going direct to Open Door Mission. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the magic! Santa's Schedule - Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: TBD
A superhero-themed family fun weekend!
Join in the renovated 100-year-old family barn for the first ever Marvella European Christmas Market—a weekend of warmth, beauty, and timeless treasures! We are open Friday-Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
Holiday Extravaganza is a cabaret-style evening of heartwarming seasonal classics, dazzling performances, and joyful entertainment for audiences of all ages. This production is about the joy of the holidays in the African American community—reflections of family gatherings, childhood memories, children’s holiday programs and a special time of the year celebrating those we love and honor!
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Feed the Turkey Sensory Bin Craft
Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Bring your loved ones for fun and creative play. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
They're baaack! Game nights at the orchard - grab your family, grab your friends & head to the orchard for a laidback evening of playing games. They have board games & cards available there to play, but you are more than welcome to bring your favorite game to enjoy...all ages are welcome!
Join to watch a movie on the big screen! Movies will start at 6pm sharp in the CLCC Gymnasium.
Bring your favorite fall dish to share * give thanks with friends! All teens grades 6-12 are welcome.
Jingle is an annual fundraiser that supports their mission. This event is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites and a wonderful silent auction of 36 unique wreaths decorated by our schools. This fundraiser creates an opportunity for our donors to make a direct impact on the students in our community through a silent auction, school wish list items, raffles and more.
The brothers Joshua and Jeremiah Zimmerman are bringing their band, The Silent Comedy, to Omaha. With years of touring under their belts, this band mixes the sounds of the blues, honky-tonk, and punk, and is sure to bring a memorable show to the Holland. Their songs are rough-hewn, expansive American rock & roll with dirt under its nails and whiskey on its breath.
For more than two decades, Straight No Chaser has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit. Year after year, fans anxiously await the moment they can officially hit play on Straight No Chaser favorites. And now, the group is back on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none of the calories) as they cross the U.S. from October through December.
Save the date for our Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft and Vendor Fair and plan to stop in to kick off your holiday shopping!
Come out to Carter Lake's Holiday Craft Fair, shop wonderful gifts from over 50+ booths. They will have a wide variety of items, and all are local to the area!
$3 admission 10 and under free!! Come out to the annual RALB Holiday Market to help support Ralston Legion baseball, while shopping unique local and traveling vendors!
Join for the 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 15th, from 9 AM to 3 PM! Discover amazing crafters, vendors, bakers, and artists all in one place. Support our varsity cheerleaders while finding the perfect items just in time for Thanksgiving. Admission is only $3. Don't miss out!
From 9:00 am - 3:00 pm., arts & crafts vendors from around the Omaha area will be set up with their goods to help kick off your holiday shopping!
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of our most cherished holiday traditions, and the beautiful tree becomes the backdrop for so many more – taking family photos, discovering Santa’s gifts, curling up on the sofa to admire the twinkling color. In the next demonstration in our DIY series, Visual Merchandiser Andrea Hansen will lead you through the design process she uses to transform an unadorned tree into a stunning Christmas centerpiece for your home. This seminar is free to attend and no pre-registration is required.
Shop and visit with local artists and crafters at the beautiful Omaha Palazzo on 132nd and Fort! There will be something for everyone - art, jewelry, snacks, handmade accessories, Christmas decor and more!
What better way to get excited for the magic of the holiday season than with ACTUAL magic? Stop by to see the amazing Poppin' Penelope inspire wonder and joy with a special Christmas-themed magic show. Plus, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be next door at UMB to say hello! By the time you leave, the idea of flying reindeer might not seem so far-fetched after all!
Celebrate America Recycles Day with Keep Omaha Beautiful, and become a plastic scientist! Conduct hands-on experiments to test and sort plastics, and learn what those recycling symbols really mean. Explore what the plastic numbers and resin codes mean. Use science to sort plastics by their properties and types. Learn why reducing waste has a greater impact than recycling alone.
Bring your family and pets for professional photos with Santa, taken by Jen Christensen with Sit. Click. Stay. All proceeds benefit Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ, helping cover the daily care and emergency costs for rescue dogs.
Calling all cake lovers! Join us on Saturday, November 15th for all the cake you can eat from 1:30-3:00pm. The cost is $30 per person and we will start you off with SIX slices of cake! We will have a variety of cakes for you to choose from (all cakes will contain dairy, eggs, and flour). Finish those six? Just ask for more! Additional drinks like tea, coffee, and bubbly can be added on.
Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided
Meet a real life sled dog and their racer at this free talk!
Join for our cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.
Bringing an all-star cast of picks from Motown’s most legendary groups, A Motown Christmas blends Christmas classics with hits from the groups The Miracles, The Contours, and more!
The beloved television classic soars off the screen in this magical stage adaptation! Filled with favorite holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this family-friendly musical brings all your favorite characters to life—Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph!
Don’t miss the radiant kickoff of Midtown’s Crossing’s Season of Lights at dusk. And come early for the annual Midtown Merry Market. Settle into the peace and tranquility of a winter’s night. 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 and climb into Santa’s cozy sleigh for the perfect photos.
The Julemarked is a Danish Christmas Market featuring local artisans, unique boutiques food and music. Join us to celebrate the beginning of Holiday Season at The Danish Vennelyst Park in Historic Florence in North Omaha
Celebrate America Recycles Day with Keep Omaha Beautiful, and become a plastic scientist! Conduct hands-on experiments to test and sort plastics, and learn what those recycling symbols really mean. Explore what the plastic numbers and resin codes mean. Use science to sort plastics by their properties and types. Learn why reducing waste has a greater impact than recycling alone.
Annual Holiday Market on November 16th! Free Entry with multiple vendors available to start your holiday shopping! Boozy holiday cocktails & soup bar will be for sale at The Fireside.
Make merry – with local makers and vendors! Join for festivities & drinks for our annual Midtown Merry Market! Shop 30 local makers and vendors – hand-poured candles and soaps, hand-lettered signs and products, coffees and teas, trendy clothing and much more. Storytime with Santa and Mrs Claus from 12 noon to 1pm
Snap a festive photo with your favorite holiday characters and support a great cause while you’re at it! Santa: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, The Grinch: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cost: $20 per photo - all proceeds benefit Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue 🐾
Lincoln's Annual Parade to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
The American Midwest Ballet Nutcracker Storytime! Join us on Monday, November 17, at 10:30AM for a fun and interactive take on this classic holiday tale. All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!
Could you use some support in starting or growing your small business? Join us as the Small Business Administration shares available resources and answers your questions with one-on-one conversation. This relaxed and informative session will leave you ready to take the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey. This is a free event for adults.
Come watch the annual Leonids Meteor Shower and enjoy stargazing at Neale Woods located at 14323 Edith Marie Ave. in Omaha. Our event will begin with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, we will watch for shooting stars together while learning about meteor showers and general astronomy from our seasoned volunteer, Bob Fuchs. The Omaha Astronomical Society will have telescopes available as well for your stargazing enjoyment.
The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!” Writer Amber Ruffin, originally from Omaha, is part of the creative team that updated the show for contemporary audiences.
Storytime is hitting the road. Join at the Bennington Fire & Rescue Station
Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.
Come and get into the holiday spirit! Miss Jill will read a few Christmas stories, plus they'll have several Christmas craft stations where kids can let their creativity shine. Everyone will leave feeling merry and bright!
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Candy Cane Slime Craft
Make something fun for Fall Holidays, but with lasers. (As usual, adults must stay with minors during class, but REALLY, the whole time. Did I mention lasers?)
Help the princess build the most comfortable mattress! After reading The Princess and the Pea, participants will have one hour to complete a challenge: create a mattress so comfy that you can’t feel the “pea”! At the end of the program, we’ll put each creation to the test and see which is the comfiest. This is a free program for kids ages 8–10. Registration is required
Join OPL and Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project for a virtual interactive session! There will be a brief presentation on the significance of the lotus flower and the Lotus Lantern Festival, a step-by-step craft session where participants create their own traditional Korean lotus lantern, and a short documentary on Korea to close the event. This craft is suitable for ages 13+ and younger participants are encouraged to complete the craft with an adult caregiver.
Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.
Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided
Ages 10-18. They are making mini pencil case travel games!
Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.
Test your sleuthing skills at the library! 🕵️ Follow the clues to find hidden objects and earn stamps. Turn in a full stamp card and receive a prize! Don't worry, the fun doesn't stop there... 🔍 You can grab a new card and keep playing! This activity is aimed at children ages 6-11, but younger siblings and parents can play along too. See you there, super sleuths!
Blair’s favorite holiday tradition — the Tannenbaum Festival! Join Thursday, November 20th from 5–7 PM at 218 S. 16th Street for an evening full of festive fun and community spirit! Event Highlights: Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 PM, Visit Santa, Live Reindeer, Christmas Market, Crafts & Balloon Animals, Fire Pits & S'mores, Horse-Drawn Hayrack Rides, Live Christmas Music, Soup and Hot Cocoa, Storytime, Elf Drop.
Join Teaching Artist Alex Zaleski and be introduced to the Imagist movement and its poetry, the movement that inspired the Beats. Participate in creating sharp and precise verse and capture even the smallest moments to connect to with yourself and your audience. This is a free workshop for adults 19+. Registration is required and opens Nov. 1.
Join for Night Light (18+), an evening of adults-only fun and exploration at the Luminarium. Tap into your sense of wonder and see all there is to discover in our 125+ interactive exhibits. The evening also features special programming and thought-provoking conversations to participate in. Learn about all the night’s activities and purchase your tickets on their site!
Ages 0-7. Join for a fun-filled morning of dinosaur themed activities.
Join for a free, year-round program where families can explore, play, and connect through bilingual yoga, mindfulness and wellness practices. Designed for children ages 5–12, younger siblings welcome with their caregivers, this class supports social engagement, emotional regulation, and open-ended play.
Celebrate dinos with lots of fun dinosaur activities for ages 1-6! Just drop in. No library card or registration required.
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Polar Express Storytime & Hot Cocoa
They're baaack! Game nights at the orchard - grab your family, grab your friends & head to the orchard for a laidback evening of playing games. They have board games & cards available there to play, but you are more than welcome to bring your favorite game to enjoy...all ages are welcome!
Are you worn out after a busy work week? Do you need a "pick me up" to kickstart your weekend? Grab your friends, coworkers, or significant other and come wind down during our Sunset Hike! This hike will explore the gravel and dirt trails near the Nature Center, then head out to the third loop of the Boardwalk to watch the sunset over the Missouri River.
Join for Winterfest at Bayliss Park on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. Arrive early as Winterfest activities begin promptly at 6 p.m. with the Bayliss Park holiday lighting ceremony. Activities: Santa, Reindeer, Movie, Face Painting, Free Cocoa, Ice Sculpting, Bike rides with the Grinch and much more!
Family isn’t always about who you’re born to—it’s also about the people who choose you, support you, and stand by you. Have you ever found a group of people who felt like home? We want to hear your story of found family and the bonds that brought you together! Prepare a 5-8 minute story about your experience and come share with the crowd. All participants will be awarded a superlative award!
Join for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: 5k 10k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run Kids Dash 1 Mile
Enjoy a morning with the jolly old elf. Pancakes and sausage. Crafts, story time, fun and games. A community event sponsored by The Florentine Players and Florence Historical Foundation. Bring your camera, photos encouraged. Free Will donations are welcomed.
Celebrate the magic of the season while supporting local makers, artists, and small businesses! Handcrafted gifts, Holiday treats, Photos with Santa. Every purchase supports someone’s dream, not a big corporation. Come shop handmade, support your neighbors, and make this holiday season meaningful. Free admission, Family friendly, Shop small, shop local, shop handmade
Join Sophia the sled dog and her human musher, Karen Land, as they share stories from the Iditarod Trail! This even is open to all ages
Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided
Join at The Platform, the museum’s interactive play space, and celebrate the holidays with us! Each date will have a special craft or activity and feature related photos from our Photo Archive for a bit of a history lesson while you celebrate. On Saturday, November 22, we explore the history and traditions behind one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.
Join researchers from UNL Biological Sciences(opens in a new tab) to explore spiders and other arachnids! Through interactive and fun activities based on scientific research, learn about spider foraging and arachnid camouflage and mimicry. The goal of the UNL School of Biological Sciences is to advocate for arachnids through exposure and education.
Fall is chili season, sample the community's delicious chili!
Roz needs your help! The poison tide is threatening her island, and she needs your help to figure out how to stop it! Work with others to solve clues and puzzles themed around the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Can you help Roz in time? This is a free event for children ages 6–9. Registration is required and opens Oct. 15. There will be a session at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Mush in to meet a real Iditarod racer and sled dog! Join Karen and Sophia, the Alaskan husky, for a presentation about mushing, a demonstration of Arctic clothing and gear, and a Q&A. Dog mushing is a traditional mode of Arctic transportation, and 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Serum Run with Balto and Togo — the historic event on which the Iditarod race is based. Celebrate these brave dogs and mushers with Karen and Sophia at the library!
Santa will be in town to see your furry friends! Please join at The Green Spot Omaha on Saturday, November 22nd, from 2-5 PM. If Santa isn’t your pup’s thing, they can shoot photos with just a festive holiday backdrop. Reservations are encouraged but walk ins will be welcome! For just $20 (Cash or Venmo), you’ll get your holiday pics and help our cause for saving dogs!
Join for their cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.
Join for our 18th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade! They have a new date this year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving on November 22nd at 6PM! Santa and all of his friends will be here, as well as surprise parade guests! Fireworks to Follow.
Join the Grand Kyiv ballet on an unforgettable journey into a world of dreams, magic and triumph over evil. The Grand Kyiv Ballet, including the most prestigious Ballet dancers from Ukraine, invites you to a heartwarming experience that has thrilled audiences on the world's stages for years. In this enchanting tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to a magical kingdom filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and other whimsical characters. Through their adventures, she learns that love, imagination, and kindness can overcome adversity and create wonder in our lives.
After the success of Ice Age, director Chris Wedge turned to a story he'd been wanting to tell for years. With an all star cast of voice actors including Ewan McGregor, Mel Brooks, and Robin Williams alongside a team of creative animators, the world of Robot City is brought to colorful, mechanical life.
Explore over 30 curated small shops from Nebraska offering unique, locally-made goods. Enjoy delicious food, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, coffee, and adult beverages. Meet Santa Claus and take professional photos with him on both days from 10 AM to 4 PM. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.
Step into our Winter Wonderland 11am-2pm and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season! Try treats from some of our favorite local vendors and SANTA will be making his debut appearance for the year.
For the first time ever, the Omaha Winter Market is going weekly! Join every Sunday from November through March, 11AM – 3PM at our new permanent location, Fowling Warehouse, for an indoor market experience that’s warm, vibrant, and full of local flavor.
Dog Man is in trouble! He needs your help to escape Petey’s Secret Lab before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Can you help Dog Man escape in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. There will be a session at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.
Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of the beloved book "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for our holiday show "The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza." Don’t miss this lively evening of imagination, singing, dancing, and storytelling—all inspired by pigeons, buses, and the magic of live theater! All are welcome!
What does it mean to be thankful? Come and find out! Our good friend Miss Tina will read a few fun stories all about the joy of Thanksgiving, then she'll guide kids through a cute autumnal craft activity. You'll be thankful you stopped by!
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Snowflake Scratch Art Craft
Join Bri Wright from Golem Forge and try a new crafting hobby. They’ll be making Dragon Eyes out of clay based on the How to Train Your Dragon books by Cressida Cowell. All craft materials will be provided while supplies last. All you need is your imagination! Fantasy awaits! This is a free event for children 6-12. Registration is required.
Help the princess build the most comfortable mattress! After reading The Princess and the Pea, participants will have one hour to complete a challenge: create a mattress so comfy that you can’t feel the “pea”! At the end of the program, we’ll put each creation to the test and see which is the comfiest. This is a free program for kids ages 8–10. Registration is required
Join Omaha Symphony musician Rosario Galante as he introduces the fun music the clarinet can make during this playful reading of "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes. Designed for kids ages 3-5, this storytime is fun for friends of all ages with some support by their adults.
Dog Man is in trouble! He needs your help to escape Petey’s Secret Lab before time runs out! Come solve clues and puzzles themed around the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Can you help Dog Man escape in time? This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. There will be a session at noon., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Join for the 9th annual Omaha Turkey Trot presented by All Community Events! Kids Dash and 5K
The courses will have something for every level of runner. We want you to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday with breaking a sweat and lifting your heart. Half Marathan, 10K, 5K, Little Gobbler Trot Kids Race.
Bring the family to Carl’s at Mahoney on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, to give thanks, take in the views and enjoy spending time together at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge!
Reservations are required; call Carl’s at Mahoney at 402-521-5711 EXT 6 to book. Choose from 3 seating times — 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Pricing: $28.99 for ages 11+, $10 for ages 3-10, free for ages 2 & under.
Join for an opulent Thanksgiving dining experience at the Crete Carrier Lodge at E.T. Mahoney State Park, hosted by Carl’s at Mahoney restaurant! Pricing: $49.99 for ages 11+, $24.99 for ages 3-10, free for ages 2 and under. Alcohol will also be available for purchase. By reservations only: call Carl’s at 402-521-5711 Ext. 6
Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
Step into a winter wonderland at the annual Feztival of Trees, where the spirit of the season comes alive in dazzling displays of creativity, community, and holiday cheer. Each year, local businesses, organizations, and individuals transform beautifully decorated trees into breathtaking works of art—each one unique and brimming with festive magic. Guests can purchase raffle tickets and enter for a chance to win their favorite tree—decorations, gifts, and all! Every sparkling tree tells a story of generosity, kindness, and the joy of giving back. Visit Santa during designated hours (Check their site for details).
Enjoy festive stories read by Santa himself and capture the moment with a photo with Santa — available with in-house printing and digital options!
Christmas at Union Station presented by FNBO festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Durham Museum. All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the countdown to lighting Omaha's official Christmas tree, followed by a sing-a-long! Please note, tree lighting will take place around 7PM. Advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register online anytime or call 402-444-5071 by Tuesday, November 26.
Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!
Santa is on his way to Lauritzen Gardens! Bring the kids to visit with the jolly old man in the bright red suit as he stops at the garden this holiday season. Share a wish with the North Pole’s greatest ambassador, and capture this year’s holiday family photo (please bring your own camera to take pictures). Santa will be located in the classroom of Sofia's Play Garden. Included with a ticket to Bright Nights.
Join Village Pointe for the annual tree lighting holiday celebration on Friday, November 28th starting at 6:00pm presented by Woodhouse to kick off the holiday season! Peppermint Elves Performance – 6:00 PM | Amphitheater Stage. Santa Parade & Tree Lighting – 7:00 PM | Davenport Street Watch as Santa arrives by carriage to help light the tree, joined by favorite storybook and holiday characters!
Celebrate the season with us at Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright! Fill your Friday nights with holiday cheer-- From Santa visits and dazzling lights to live music, sweet treats, a petting zoo, and festive crafts. It will be a joyful gathering for the whole community.
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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