Bellevue East Craft Fair
Hosted in the South Gym at Bellevue East High School by the Bellevue East Bands. Admission is $3.
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Hosted in the South Gym at Bellevue East High School by the Bellevue East Bands. Admission is $3.
$3 admission. all-day shopping. Gifts! Food! Decor! Handmade items. 120+ vendors.
Featuring 140+ vendors and food trucks along with a raffle -and- swag bags – this will be the event of the season!
Get ready for the holidays and support local artisans on Nov. 8 at the Arts & Crafts Fair at E.T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge. Enjoy shopping for handmade gifts and show your support for Nebraska’s creative local makers. A valid Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie. Merry Market is a two day event starting on November 7th at 4pm to 8pm and continuing on November 8th from 9am to 5pm.
The long-standing parade tradition is back to honor the defenders of our freedom!
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 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
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 8, we honor our military heroes in a celebration of Veterans Day. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.
This year, they are thrilled to welcome over 25 vendors, offering wares for everyone on your holiday list. All three levels of the home will be filled with local, small businesses ready to help you tackle that shopping list: from artisan candles, vintage treasures, original artworks, jewelry, menswear and accessories, and more!
The store is going to go wild with holiday cheer! Friends from Wildlife Encounters will be there to introduce young explorers to an adorable armadillo, plus a bunch of other amazing critters. Come and learn all about them, take some holiday pics, write your Christmas list, and discover a new appreciation for nature!
Council Bluffs Annual Parade to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
Join at the Outdoor Heritage Complex at Platte River State Park on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Veterans Appreciation Day! They’d like to honor and show our respect for those who have served in a war, sacrificing of themselves for the common good of our country. The first 50 visitors with any military ID will receive a token for one free shooting activity. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.
Which Blackstone business makes the best chili? Their annual competition continues in 2025! Come try a variety of chili’s and vote for your favorite one! Money raised benefits the Blackstone District!
Explore repujado, the traditional art of metal embossing, in this hands-on workshop led by visiting artist, Linda Garcia. Participants will learn how to create beautiful raised designs on soft metal using simple tools and techniques and create their own unique piece to take home. This is a free event for teens 13-18. No registration is required. Materials provided, while supplies last.
Join author Danielle Herzog for a reading of “What Are You, Lou?”. Participants will work together to craft a story and learn the joy of bringing characters and their adventures to life! This is a free event for children 6-12.
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!
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