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Experience the magic of Gabby’s Dollhouse in an a-MEOW-zing musical performance brought to you live! This delightful show features an exciting original story with incredible puppets, dynamic staging, a talented live show cast, and songs from the hit series including “Hey Gabby,” “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me,” and “Sprinkle Party.”
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4:00–8:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic. Enjoy free carriage and hayrack rides, tap your toes to live music, and stroll beneath 800,000 sparkling lights that will illuminate our charming historic district. Shop the festive Christkindl Market, featuring unique handmade crafts, local treasures, and delicious seasonal treats. Warm up by the cozy fire pits, and don’t forget to visit the Portal Schoolhouse to see Santa and share your holiday wishes.
Let Scribner show you what a Hallmark Christmas movie really looks like! Enjoy an evening of treats, a visit with Santa and our beloved Small Town Christmas Parade! And don’t miss the debut of Scribner’s magnificent new 18’ Christmas tree shining in all its glory!
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.
Celebrate the return of the holidays at The RiverFront! Thanks to generous support from the philanthropic community, along with the City of Omaha, this festive season will shine brighter than ever. Stroll through Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing, where hundreds of illuminated trees and joyful decorations spread seasonal cheer across all 72 acres of The RiverFront. Don’t miss the nearly 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the 8th Street Arrival Plaza in Heartland of America Park, a spectacular centerpiece of the celebration.
Write a letter and send it off to the North Pole. If you drop off a letter by December 13, you’ll get a response mailed back before Christmas. You can ask Santa questions, share a story, draw a picture or just let him know what gifts are on your wishlist this year. Drop your letters in one of the special mailboxes at Santa’s Workshop or at the Library. (No postage needed.) Be sure to include your name and return address so Santa knows where to send his reply.
Join for the Omaha Flea Holiday Market on Sunday, November 30th at Café Postale in Omaha, NE! This festive event kicks off the holiday season with a vibrant celebration of local creativity. Explore and shop from 20+ local businesses featuring unique, handmade, and curated products.
13th Annual Handmade Omaha Winter Art & Craft Bazaar. Support local artists and small businesses. Saturday, November 29th from 10am-4pm. Sunday, November 30th from Noon-4pm. FREE Parking and Admission
Save the date! The jolly ole elf will be making his annual visit to Bennington Elementary the Sunday after Thanksgiving from 1 - 3 p.m. There will be cocoa, Christmas carols, photo opps, and a whole lot of fun!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa and his holiday crew will arrive in La Vista and travel through the City before stopping in Central Park to light the tree, lead a joyful sing-along and snap a big community selfie with Santa (no individual Santa photos). Come explore Santa’s Workshop, view Christmas lights in Central Park, see live animals, listen to Christmas carols and enjoy free cookies, cocoa and glow necklaces.
Each year Relevant puts on Elkhorn’s Annual Tree Lighting Party in order to bless the Elkhorn community. Come celebrate with us on Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn on Sunday, November 30 from 4:00-5:30pm. The festivities are free and feature live Christmas music, a visit from Santa, fire pits, free food, s’mores, and hot cocoa. Invite your family and friends! All are welcome! The tree will be lit at 5:15pm.
If this holiday season leaves you feeling crafty and glittery, stop by the library and grab a Holiday Card Making Kit. Each kit will have enough supplies to make two holiday themed cards. Kits will be available while supplies last.
Dive into our collection of crafting materials to make a unique handmade ornament, perfect for hanging up on the Teen Central Tree!
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!
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.
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!
This Giving Tuesday, join at the Dundee for a holiday market and open house Get some early holiday shopping done in the Dundee Theater lobby and gift a mix of redeemable experiences and other fun things!
The ceremony is a spiritual and meditative event lasting 90 minutes, with a focus on releasing negative energy to increase relaxation, creativity, and focus. It is centered around the consumption of ceremonial grade cacao, a gentle plant medicine (think hot chocolate) that is full of essential minerals and rich in antioxidants like flavonoids that help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation. During the ceremony the cacao is chopped and melted into a drink to be sipped on, accompanied by a combination of guided meditation, breath work, and journaling. Cost: $25 | Garden members: $20
The series is held on the first Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 am and 10 – 11 am. The cost to participate is $5 per child and $5 per adult per program and includes admission to the Education Center after the program. Schramm Family Pass members participate free. A State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is not required in the Schramm Education Center parking lot.
Experience stories, creative movement, music and more. Explore the early literacy skills of singing, playing, reading, talking and writing in each storytime! Children of all ages are welcome; storytimes will be tailored for the age of the children present. At this storytime, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck!
Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family!
Use library provided supplies to make unique and festive holiday cards for friends and family. This is an in-person program. Materials will be provided for 2 cards per person. FREE
Join on the first Thursday of the month for a special craft your little one can do with a Papillion Police Officer. Crafts will take place in the Youth Area.
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.
Join in the heart of Dundee (50th and Underwood) for a night of holiday cheer! Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the Dundee mural, festive Christmas carols sung by local students, free trolley rides from Dundee Bank, and exciting activities from the North and South Poles!
Join for their annual STM Peddlers' Market. They host unique and fun vendors at their school.
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in the search of the greatest gift ever? Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
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.
Santa has landed at the LNK Terminal! Enjoy hot chocolate, festive activities, live performances, and a free photo with Santa. Event Highlights: Free photo with Santa, hot chocolate station, free cookies, ornament crafting, face painting, balloon artists, dance performances and more. Free parking will be available for all guests. Space is limited, so please RSVP for everyone in your group to reserve your spot.
A guest-favorite event, Holiday Cultural Festival offers unique crafts and traditional dress while musicians and dancers perform in front of Omaha’s official Christmas tree throughout the night. Santa himself will be on site, so bring your Christmas wish lists. And don’t forget the food! This event includes delicious and hard-to-find ethnic cuisine, as well as gifts.
Celebrate the holiday season at their Kickoff to Christmas event! Enjoy a magical tree lighting ceremony by Mayor Bryan Bequette at Arbor Lodge Mansion with musical entertainment, unique shopping from local brands at Apple House Market, and a delicious dinner with drink specials at Timbers.
How is the Forest different after the sun goes down? How does the full moon affect nocturnal animals? Come learn this and more at our guided Full Moon Hike!
Don’t let them sink your boat! Grab your crew of four and get ready for a wet and wild battle like no other! For kids in 6th-8th grade. $40/team of 4, all equipment provided.
Hitchcock Nature Center is proud to host another amazing Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run, presented by the Greater Omaha Area Trail-Runnerz. Runners will descend upon the park on December 6th and 7th to participate in a half-marathon, 101K, 50-mile, or 100-mile endurance run through the picturesque Loess Hills.
Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Kick off the holiday season with a cheerful day of shopping in La Vista City Centre! Browse booths filled with handmade goods, one-of-a-kind gifts and delicious seasonal treats. This family-friendly market is the perfect place to discover treasures for everyone on your list while enjoying food and drink from local vendors.
47th Annual Parks and Rec Craft Show. Christensen Field- 9am-3pm
Join for the FOURTH annual Bennington High School Dance Team Vendor & Craft Fair! More than 100 vendors will be joining us offering, apparel, home goods, food, jewelry and more!
Explore our Holiday Maker’s Market, where you’ll find a diverse array of unique gifts and festive treasures perfect for everyone on your list. Held during our Santa Goes to Space event, this market brings together local vendors offering creative finds in a fun, holiday atmosphere. Join us for a shopping experience that’s out of this world!
Get ready for a new winter celebration at Wildlife Safari Park! This festive, family-friendly program combines our two favorite things: nature and the magic of the holiday season. Bundle up and enjoy a stroll through our trails, nature-inspired holiday crafts, and so much more! Two sessions are available: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
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