Candy Cane Course 5k/12k
Join for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: Kids Dash 1 Mile 5k 12k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run
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Join for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: Kids Dash 1 Mile 5k 12k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Zoo for Cookies with the Clauses, a fun-filled holiday experience! Enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, pictures with Santa and more. Children 1 and under are free but must be included in your group count. Event attendees should meet at the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
Enter the world of Goosebumps with this program full of spooky fun inspired by R.L. Stine’s bestselling books! Kids will enjoy creepy crafts, ghoulish games, and interactive stations that bring the eerie excitement of the series to life. Perfect for brave readers and thrill-seekers alike!
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, December 20, we explore the history and traditions behind Las Posadas! These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.
They have quite they day in store for you and your family on Saturday, December 20th. Enjoy some delicious pancakes with the pancake man and get your photo and meet Santa at the Fremont Family YMCA! Bounce House, Holiday Crafts, Games, Pancakes, Photos with Santa. Pancakes are free for members and $5 for nonmembers (per person).
Join at your 156th & Maple Hy-Vee on Saturday, Dec. 20 for a day of holiday fun! Write letters to Santa, free hot chocolate and enjoy other fun kid events. Santa & Reindeer 10-1, Coke Caravan & Polar Bear 10-12
Enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful holiday music under the glow of The Durham’s Christmas tree. Talented local entertainers perform as part of museum’s holiday concert series. Special support for the concert series provided by Star 104.5 the Christmas Station.
They can’t wait to welcome you (and your pups!) for Photos with Santa this holiday season! $15 per session – includes at least one edited digital photo with Santa! Photos can include just pups (up to 3) and/or human family!
Stop on by for a Selfie with the Grinch and receive a free gift while supplies last!
Join at your 96th & Q Hy-Vee on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1-5 p.m. to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We will also have cookie & ornament decorating. Bring the whole family for a fun holiday-filled afternoon.
You will be "locked" in a meeting room with puzzles, clues (and a few hints) to see if you have the smarts to figure out how to get out of our escape room! This escape room is based on the best-selling “The Last Kids on Earth” series by Max Brallier. This is a free event for kids ages 8-12.
Join for a relaxing and creative evening with local artist Yulia Brynskikh! Follow along as Yulia guides you step-by-step in painting a beautiful image—no experience necessary. Enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic beverages to sip as you paint, unwind, and connect with fellow art lovers. All supplies provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! This is a free event for Adults 19+.
Bring your family to celebrate the changing seasons at our Winter Solstice Celebration! Join for a short, guided hike at Camp Brewster as we search for signs of seasonal changes in the Forest. After the hike, warm up inside with hot chocolate and have a family-friendly craft to celebrate the solstice. To end our night, we will make a bonfire and have s'mores around the fire. Please remember to check the weather and dress accordingly.
Are you an adventurous night owl looking to explore new trails? Join in this unique opportunity to see the Forest at night! Don’t miss your chance to learn about the nocturnal creatures who call the Forest home while exploring new trails.
Doors open 60 minutes before the start of the first game and will remain open between. No re-entry allowed. Women’s: Omaha Queens vs Iowa Raptors – 5pm. Men’s: Omaha Kings vs Iowa Raptors – 7pm
Join for their cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.
During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages.
Meet Santa inside our cozy heated tent! Bring your own camera or phone for festive photos, then enjoy hot chocolate and donuts on us—courtesy of Applied Underwriters.
We are finishing Chanukah off with a bang. Join us as we parade across the city with lit Menorahs mounted on our cars. It is one of the most joyous, uplifting and proudly Jewish moments of the year. If you have never been in the parade, make this the year. If you have done it before, you know there is nothing like it.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends and family as we celebrate the last night of Hanukkah together! Cost: $18 per family – includes Kosher pasta dinner, dessert, and museum entrance.
December 22nd from 9am to 12:00, experience the magic of the season as Santa visits our store, he will be handing out FREE 3” chocolate chip cookies and taking photos with guests. Join for a heartwarming celebration that's sure to brighten your holiday season! Happy Holidays!
Stop by anytime and get creative at our Christmas Colorland Drop-in program. Color Santa, snowflakes, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. This is a fun and relaxing way for families to enjoy the season together!
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation as we play a version of the classic TV gameshow Minute to Win It! Be a part of a fun day of competition and see if you have what it takes to be on TV! Ages: 8-17
Join OPL for a Super Smash Bros tournament at the Benson Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18.
Join for a magical showing of Frozen 2 on the big screen! While enjoying the movie, kids can take part in fun Frozen-themed crafts and activities inspired by their favorite characters. Costumes are welcome, creativity is encouraged, and all ages are invited to sing along and celebrate the spirit of adventure! This is a free event.. Crafts and activities available while supplies last.
Join in Santa’s Workshop for a festive and delicious afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Decorate your own gingerbread cookies, enjoy pizza, and make magical holiday memories with the whole family. Tickets are free but required for entry. Please reserve tickets for everyone who will be attending with you. Bring your holiday spirit and your appetite for an afternoon filled with cheer, creativity, and Christmas magic!
Join for a night of local stories! Ages 12+ are invited to submit a story or poem to read aloud (or have library staff read for them if preferred). Submissions should be no more than 1,500 words and family friendly. Invite your friends and family! Hot chocolate will be served.
Can your team solve the puzzles before time runs out? Sign up to reserve your spot in the challenge. No library card required. For incoming Grades 2-5. The instructions and game will take approximately 45 minutes. Do not sign up for more than one timeslot.
Get creative with color, texture, and imagination in this hands-on collage workshop just for kids! Participants will use paper, fabric, and found materials to design their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces while learning about shape, layering, and visual storytelling. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required and opens Nov. 15.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation during Winter Break for a variety of free, drop-in activities designed to keep kids and teens active, creative, and connected. Come enjoy some delicious hot chocolate, play games, or just hang out and laugh with friends! Ages: 8-17
Join teen services for an afternoon of open games. Play multi-player video games (i.e. Jackbox Party games, Mario Kart, Overcooked) with fellow peers or sit back, relax, and spectate. No registration or library card required.
Ages 8-12. This afterschool program for ages 8+ meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Each meeting we will have a different craft, activity, or game to do. Supplies will be out from 3:30-5 p.m.
Ho Ho Ho! During the busy holiday season, The Durham Museum makes it easy for families to create special memories with Santa. Tuesday Nights with Santa are filled with family-fun activities, and of course, an appearance from Jolly Saint Nick himself! Santa's Cabin closes at 7:30PM.
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.
Are you an aspiring songwriter or composer? Are you interested in sharing your work? Join professional musician Andre Vander Velde to learn about getting started in writing songs and composing music. This is a free event for teens 13-18. Registration is required
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation as we stay warm and cozy in our favorite pair of pajamas and enjoy a holiday movie. It's the perfect way to melt away a longer winter day! Ages: 8-17
Grab your team and get ready for a puzzle showdown! Everyone gets the same puzzle, and the race is on to see who can finish first. You’ll have two hours to put the pieces together and solve a small puzzle-related mystery. Only one team will take the crown as Puzzle Champions! Space is limited, and registration is required. Please only register once for each team. Teams are required to have a minimum of 2 members and a max of 5. One member of the team must be 19+.
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and get a chance to create your mini masterpiece! With our mini-art boards you can express your creativity, show off your talent, and create something you can be proud of! Ages: 8-17
The Dragon Stone has been stolen, and Griffith and the dragons need your help to get it back! Come solve puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Dragon Masters series by Tracey West. All are for participants ages 6-10.
Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.
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