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  • Winterland Ice Skating at Heartwood Preserve

    Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NE

    Family-friendly ice rink offers a magical experience for skaters of all ages, nestled in the scenic beauty of Heartwood Preserve. Whether you're a seasoned skater or stepping on to the ice for the first time, their ice rink is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with loved ones. Open during the winter season, glide, twirl, and delight in the joy of skating in the heart of West Omaha.  Only skaters need to reserve a ticket. All attending need to sign a waiver.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • The Union Holiday Extravaganza

    The Shirley Tyree Theater 2401 N 24th St, Omaha, NE

    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!

    $45 – $100

  • Broadway: The Wiz

    Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.  

  • Omaha Community Playhouse: A Christmas Carol 50th Anniversary

    Hawks Mainstage Theatre 6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE

    Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition that’s been treasured by generations. Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas in a glorious production filled with music, elaborate costumes, and warmth that families and friends return to again and again.

    $62

  • Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights

    Frosty Nights, Christmas Village & Lights, offers the Omaha area a fully interactive Christmas experience, where friends and families can start a new holiday tradition. Stretching across 80 acres, Falconwood Frosty Nights will have some serious wattage and shine bright with an infinite number of lights!

  • Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans

    Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

    They’ve wandered the world, and now they’re headed to Omaha! TROLLS: Save the Humans, an outdoor exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, open through May 18, 2026 at Lauritzen Gardens. Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, these six towering trolls are on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. Explore the gardens and meet these gentle giants — each with a story and a whole lot of personality.

  • Turkey Trails 5k/10k

    Seymour Smith Park 6802 Harrison St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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

    $17 – $42 [REGISTER]

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Florence City Hall 2864 State St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Makers Street – Holiday Market (Old Market)

    Old Market 11th and Jackson Streets, Omaha, NE, United States

    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

    Free

  • Feztival of Trees

    Feztival of Trees
    Tangier Shrine 2823 S 84th St., Omaha, NE, United States

    ​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).

    $2

  • Robots (2025) at Film Streams

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

    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.

    $5

  • MUSH! with Sophia, the Iditarod Sled Dog

    Bennington Public Library 11401 N 156th St, Bennington, United States

    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

    Free

  • Bookbinding Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Binding (Adults Only)

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    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

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Celebrate at The Platform: Thanksgiving

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

  • Eight-Legged Encounters

    Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE

    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.

  • Holiday Modern Market

    Holiday Modern Market
    The Palazzo 5110 N 132nd St., Omaha, NE

    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.

    $6 – $15

  • 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

    Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NE

    Fall is chili season, sample the community's delicious chili!

    Free

  • Wild Robot Escape Room

    Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Mush! with Sophia the Sled Dog

    W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Santa Paws Holiday Photos – SNAFU Rescue Fundraiser

    The Green Spot 1110 S. 71st Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    $20

  • Orchard Unplugged: Willow River Duo

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

    Join for their cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.

  • 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade!

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

    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.

    Free

  • 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

  • Grand Kyiv Ballet presents The Nutcracker

    Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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.

  • Christmas Open House at Lanoha Nurseries

    Lanoha Nurseries 19111 West Center Road , Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    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

  • Dog Man Escape Room

    Willa Cather Branch 1905 S 44th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Meet a Musician Storytime

    A.V. Sorensen Branch

    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

  • Storytime with The Rose Theater

    Saddlebrook Library 14850 Laurel Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Toddler Tuesday: Thanksgiving with Miss Tina

    Fat Brain Toys 16909 Burke St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Snowflake Scratch Art Craft

    The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE

    🍁 Fall Fun Awaits!  Snowflake Scratch Art Craft

    Free

  • Fantasy Crafts: Dragon Eyes

    South Omaha Library 2808 Q Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Storybook STEM Challenge

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

    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

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Meet a Musician Storytime

    Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NE

    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

  • Dog Man Escape Room

    W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • 2025 Omaha Turkey Trot

    Charles Schwab Field 1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE

    Join for the 9th annual Omaha Turkey Trot presented by All Community Events! Kids Dash and 5K

  • Feast & Feathers Thanksgiving Trial Run

    Lake Cunningham Omaha, NE

    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.

  • Thanksgiving Buffet at Carl’s at Mahoney

    Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

    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.

  • Thanksgiving Fine Dining at Crete Carrier Lodge at Mahoney

    Mahoney State Park 28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, United States

    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

  • 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

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