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  • Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) at Film Streams

    Forever Young Film Series
    Film Streams Dundee Theater 4952 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

    The brainchild of director Dean Fleischer Camp and comedian, writer and actor Jenny Slate, “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” became an unexpected internet sensation when it made its YouTube debut in 2010. Marcel’s first starring role—with his distinctive voice, titular shoes, and endearing, ingenious ways of life at an inch high—earned millions of fans of all ages around the globe, spawning two more online shorts and New York Times-bestselling books. It was only a matter of time before Marcel went to the big screen in a live-action/ stop-motion feature. 

    $5

  • Holiday Harmony

    Holiday Harmony
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages. 

  • Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

    Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
    Mid-America Center 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    The Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 6th-7th, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. The hours of the show are from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $6 and children 10 and younger are free. Parking is free throughout the show. All patrons who attend the show on Saturday will receive a two-day re-entry stamp.

    $6

  • A Harvest Holiday: Breakfast with Santa

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    A Harvest Holiday.  Head out to the orchard for a cozy day of holiday fun with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, & more! Have breakfast with Santa, an appearance from the Grinch, & family friendly activities!

  • Omaha Holiday Market

    Omaha Holiday Market
    Aksarben Village 67th and Center, Omaha, NE, United States

    Mercy Road from 67th St. to Aksarben Drive. The Holiday Market is FREE for everyone! Dec 6 & 7. Heated Tent, Santa at the market on Sunday the 7th from 11:00-3:00.

    Free

  • Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market

    Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market
    Fowling Warehouse 5585 N 90th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • KETV Family Festival – 2025 Holiday Lights Festival

    Downtown Omaha 10th to 15th on Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    The KETV Family Festival is back in-person this year! Enjoy a festive day full of FREE admission and FREE family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions: - The Durham Museum - The Omaha Children's Museum - Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn - Omaha Public Library (Downtown Branch) - The RiverFront - YMCA (satellite location at the Patrol Barn!). PLUS! Ollie the Trolley will be providing FREE transportation between all the venues!

    Free

  • Midwest Fest Holiday Market

    Midwest Fest Holiday Market
    Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Discover 40 exceptional artisans and makers from across the Midwest, each with unique handcrafted goods that tell a story.  Chill in cozy igloos, enjoy live ice sculpting, and marvel at the giant holiday tree’s glowing lights.

    Free

  • Handmade Holiday Market

    Gretna Old Fire Department Building 204 N McKenna Ave, Gretna, NE

    Please join the City of Gretna for our annual Handmade Holiday Market in conjunction with Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave. This event will take place in the old Fire Department Building right next to City Hall.

    Free

  • Christmas at the Farm

    Christmas at the Farm
    Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch 11001 South 48th Street, Papillion, NE, United States

    'Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event. Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament. 2 and under is free.

    $12

  • Mini Magic: Holiday Diorama Workshop

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    Grab a friend, partner, family member or work alone while creating a Christmas Winter Diorama. Using a box, mini figures, craft material and lots of imagination, participants will build their own winter wonderland or holiday scene to take home. Whether it’s Santa’s workshop, a cozy snowy village or a gingerbread house scene, let your imagination come to life. All supplies are provided, or participants can bring their own items to add to the diorama. This program is ideal for participants to work in pairs (parent-child, siblings, friends), but you may work alone.  *Registration is required and space is limited. There is a nonrefundable material fee of $10 per diorama. Stop by the Library to get registered.

    $10 [REGISTER]

  • Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna

    City of Gretna Gretna, NE, United States

    Please join the City of Gretna for our annual holiday event, Greenery and Glitter, located in downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave and at Peterson Park. This years theme is "Candy Cane Lane". From 12pm-4pm There will be a wide variety of activities located at different businesses on McKenna Ave, we encourage you to visit all the shops on the map to participate in their activity and have some holiday fun! Some activities do not start until 1pm, those times will be listed so you can better plan. From 4pm-6pm at Peterson Park we will have even more activities for everyone to enjoy! Entertainment, soup, hot dogs, hot cider, hot cocoa and a tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Evans + MORE!

    Free

  • Santa @ Heavy!

    Heavy Brewing 20333 Patton St, Gretna, NE

    Come see Santa @ Heavy and ask him for the greatest of Christmas gifts!

  • Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Santa

    Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United States

    Enjoy decorating your own gingerbread cookies alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus! This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask each guest to bring one non-perishable food item per person participating in cookie decorating. All donations will go to support local families in need. Bring the whole family for sweet treats, warm smiles, and unforgettable holiday memories!

    Free

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to DJ’s Dugout Elkhorn

    DJ's Dugout (Elkhorn) 19020 Evans St, Elkhorn, NE

    Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

    Free

  • Homeschool in the Hills: Naturally Musical

    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    Listen for the melodic melodies of the natural world. What natural objects make sound? How have people made music using natural materials over the years? Join us as we jam out with nature! Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee.

    $5 [REGISTER]

  • Meet a Musician Storytime

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to DJ’s Dugout Millard

    DJ's Dugout (Millard) 17666 Welch Plaza, Omaha, NE

    Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

    Free

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to DJ’s Dugout Plattsmouth

    DJ's Dugout (Plattsmouth) 2405 Oak Hill Rd, Plattsmouth, NE

    Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

    Free

  • Winter Travelin’ Trivia Nights

    Lucky Bucket Brewing Company 11941 Centennial Rd, La Vista, NE

    Winter Travelin’ Trivia is back! When the weather turns cold, find us at some of the hottest spots in La Vista. Form a team with your friends and test your wits playing trivia with La Vista City staff on the second Wednesday of each month. Top teams will win prizes. A food truck will be on site, and the host locations will offer a range of beverages for purchase. Teams of 2-6 people are welcome to play. Pre-registration is not required.

    Free

  • Bedtime at Baright with American Midwest Ballet and Mack the Therapy Dog

    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    Snuggle up at the library for Bedtime Stories at Baright! 🧸 We’ll be joined by guest readers from American Midwest Ballet and Mack the therapy dog. 🌛 Bring a favorite stuffie or blanket and wear your PJs!

    Free

  • Meet a Musician Storytime

    Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Christmas Crafts

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    Ages 6+. Bring a craft project to the library to decorate with our supplies. This month we will have some Christmas crafts to do as well!

    Free

  • Spark Your Story

    Spark Your Story
    Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Night Hike at Schramm Park

    Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Enjoy the sounds of the forest on a crisp winter night and join Schramm naturalists to hike the forest after nightfall. Meet at the pond trailhead and bring a flashlight or head lamp. We will hike for about an hour and will walk about 2 miles, from the Pond Trailhead along the Hackberry Trail to the full Red Cedar Trail loop. There are stairs at the trailhead and one spot along the hike where there will be an elevation change and we will walk up a hill. This is a free program, but a State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is required.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Bilingual Kids Yoga + Mindfulness

    Star Dance Academy 2915 S 108th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Farnam Winter Pop-Up

    Farnam Winter Pop-Up
    Midtown Crossing 32nd and Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    Discover a handpicked medley of 15 locally owned shops at Omaha’s newest urban holiday destination!  Shop handmade goods, artisan foods, boutique finds, curated gifts and more.

    Free

  • Grand Reopening Event of Child Saving Institute

    Child Saving Institute 4545 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Join for our Grand Reopening Community Open House on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4–6 PM at Child Saving Institute, 4545 Dodge Street, in Omaha. This is your chance to explore our transformed spaces, learn more about the services we provide, and connect with the community that makes our mission possible. This event is free for all attendees.

    Free

  • Visit Santa At His Workshop

    Visit Santa At His Workshop
    Santa’s Workshop at Central Park 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE

    Santa is opening the doors to his workshop in La Vista once again, and you’re invited to join the fun! Stroll through the festive La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, see the reindeer, sip on free hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy holiday activities while you wait to meet Santa.  Check in at the tent and get a pager right away when you arrive for your visit. The Workshop may reach capacity at times—Santa is a popular guy after all. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors (or in the tent) before entering the building.

    Free

  • Lauritzen Gardens Bright Nights

    Lauritzen Gardens Bright Nights
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    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!

  • Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here

    Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    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.

  • Grinch Christmas Bingo & Photos with the Grinch

    Infusion Brewing Company 6271 S 118th St, Omaha, NE

    The Grinch is stealing Christmas, but you can steal that bingo prize! Bring the family to take photos with the Grinch, play Bingo, and have some winter fun at Infusion. If Inclement weather the event will be held Friday December 19th. Same times! Free hot chocolate for the kids.

    Free

  • Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright

    Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright
    Aksarben Village 67th and Center, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Dive-In Movie Night!

    Twin Rivers YMCA 6100 Twin Rivers Circle, Valley, NE, United States

    Join for The Grinch, goody bags, swimming, and holiday fun! Limited to 50 attendees! Free for Members, Non-Members $5. Everyone must register.

    Free – $5

  • Zoolightful

    Zoolightful
    Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    $16 – $26

  • Cookie Decorating Showdown

    Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (PACE) 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA

    This holiday season, get ready for a speedy cookie decorating challenge! Decorate a gingerbread cookie… but there’s a twist: you only have 10 minutes to make it a winner! Three prize categories are up for grabs: Best Quality, Most Colorful, Wackiest Design.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Light The Table: Moms Night Out

    Westside Church 15050 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE

    Together, they’re lighting more than candles, they’re lighting hope. 100% of raffle proceeds raised helps children & families at Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center in Omaha. Their goal is big: help us support 50 families this holiday season!

    $45 – $75 [REGISTER]

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