Holiday Harmony
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NEDuring the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages.
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Winterland at Heartwood Preserve: Photos with Santa
Heartwood Park 301 S 145th St, Omaha, NEMeet 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.
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Annual Menorah Parade
Boys Town 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE, United StatesWe 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.
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Hanukkah Extravaganza at The Children’s Museum
Omaha Children's Museum 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesEnjoy 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.
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Santa & Free Cookies
Eileen's Colossal Cookies (145th & West Center) 14532 W Center Rd, Omaha, NEDecember 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!
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Christmas Colorland Drop-in
La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NEStop 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!
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Winter Break Fun: Minute to Win It
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool 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
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Super Smash Bros Tournament
Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin 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.
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Interactive Movie: Frozen 2
Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin 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.
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Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Pizza with Santa!
Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United StatesJoin 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!
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Storytelling and Poetry Night
La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NEJoin 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.
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Wild Robot Kids Escape Room
Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NECan 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.
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Creative Collages
A.V. Sorensen BranchGet 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.
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Winter Break Fun: Cocoa and Chat
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool 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
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Open Game Day (Teens)
Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NEJoin 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.
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Boredom Busters – Ornament Painting
La Vista Public Library 9110 Giles Road , La VistaAges 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.
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Family Nights with Santa & Holiday Concert Series at The Durham
The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesHo 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.
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Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NESanta 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.
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Songwriting Workshop (Teens)
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United StatesAre 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
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Winter Break Fun: Pajama and Movie Day
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool 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
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Puzzle Competition
A.V. Sorensen BranchGrab 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+.
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Winter Break Fun: Mini Art
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool 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
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Dragon Masters Escape Room
Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch 2100 Reading Plaza, Elkhorn, NE, United StatesThe 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.
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Cut & Create: Vision & Mood Boards
Downtown Branch 1401 Jones St., Omaha, NESet 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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Super Smash Bros Tournament
Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin OPL for a Super Smash Bros tournament at the Washington Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 13-18.
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Winter Break Fun: Game Day
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Bring your friends and come to the community center for a variety of fun and games! From classic board games to ball games in the gym, there is something for everyone! Ages: 8-17
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Romantasy Craft & Chat (Ages 18+)
La Vista Central Park Clubhouse 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NEWelcome to Romantasy Craft & Chat – where fantasy worlds and heartfelt tales collide with creativity! Join for Page to Screen – Mini Book Ornaments, where they’ll chat about our favorite romantasy adaptations—from epic kingdoms to magical boarding schools—and the books that started it all.
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Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NEWant an opportunity to get your family outdoors over your winter break? Would you like to contribute to science? Join their Christmas Bird Count for Kids event at Schramm Education Center! Learn more about the birds that call Schramm home during the winter while participating in the longest running community science project in the country. During the event, participants can choose to help count birds on a hike in the prairie or on a hike down to the Platte River. During the count, we will be recording the number and type of birds we see. After we count, we will join back up in the Schramm Classroom to tally our results and make bird crafts.
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Make a Snow Globe Sensory Craft
The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NEMake a Snow Globe Sensory Craft at The Learning Express
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Winter Break Fun: Snack Bar
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Stop into the community center and grab a bite to eat! Our popcorn and snack bar is sure to have something for everyone to create their ideal snack mix! Be sure to stay after and chat with friends, have some fun in the game room and use the gym! Ages: 8-17
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The Last Kids on Earth Escape Room
Benson Branch 6015 Binney Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesYou 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.
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The Goosebumps Zone
W. Clarke Swanson Branch 9101 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE, United StatesEnter 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! This is a free event for children ages 8-12.
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New Year’s Slime Craft
The Learning Express Omaha 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NENew Year's Slime Craft at The Learning Express
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Creative Collages
Charles B. Washington Branch 2868 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE, United StatesGet 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.
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Winter Break Fun: Graffiti Wall
La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United StatesSchool may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and leave your mark on our graffiti wall! Stop in to add your artistic mark and creative touch to our giant community coloring page! Ages: 8-17
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Wild Robot Kids Escape Room
Gretna Public Library 736 South St, Gretna, NECan 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. 1:00 or 2:00
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Interactive Movie: Frozen 2
Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin 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.
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Paper Jewelry
Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United StatesGet creative and eco-friendly! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to turn recycled paper into colorful, one-of-a-kind beads and transform them into stylish bracelets. All materials are provided, and no crafting experience is needed. This is a free event for teens 13+.
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Bubbly New Year’s Eve
Omaha Children's Museum 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesDon’t let bed times burst your bubble! We are celebrating our New Year’s Eve all day long. Put on some swag as you ring in the New Year with the Amazing Bubble Show, NYE crafts, characters, and bubble drops throughout the day. All activities included with admission, while supplies last.
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Noon Year’s Eve at the Durham
The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesChildren of all ages will enjoy this fun-packed bash with live music from Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, special crafts and activities. Ring in the noon year in your handmade party hat while enjoying the celebratory bubble wrap stomp and a spectacular balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall. Register online anytime beginning December 1st.
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