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Six action-packed innings, trick plays, music, fan interaction, a light show, and fireworks—all wrapped into one unforgettable family night. Boom Fest: 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Opening Ceremonies: 6:30pm-7:00pm, Game time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
World O! Water is a fun, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome to this free event including families, youth groups and scout troops, and even your dog! Join in the fun on Saturday, September 12th from 12 noon til 4 pm at Chalco Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy a free hotdog lunch while supplies last.
The Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow highlights Native American dance, music, regalia, oral history and arts. With its rich ties to Native American history, where Ponca Chief Standing Bear and his people were detained pending the 1879 landmark civil rights case granting Native Americans the right of Habeas corpus, the Fort Omaha Campus continues to offer an ideal location for this outdoor community event uniting people of diverse cultures, races, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. This event is family-friendly and free and open to the public.
Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.
Moonlight Princesses - Tribute to Demon Hunters comes to the Astro Theater on Sunday September 20th. Tickets on sale now for this all ages event. Moonlight Princesses brings fans together for an unforgettable live celebration featuring powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, stunning costumes, interactive audience moments, and the songs fans know and love.
Santa is opening the doors to his workshop in La Vista once again, and you’re invited to join the fun! Stroll through the festive La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, see the reindeer, sip on free hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy holiday activities while you wait to meet Santa. Check in at the tent and get a pager right away when you arrive for your visit. The Workshop may reach capacity at times—Santa is a popular guy after all. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors (or in the tent) before entering the building.
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.
Celebrate the season with us at Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright! Fill your Friday nights with holiday cheer-- From Santa visits and dazzling lights to live music, sweet treats, a petting zoo, and festive crafts. It will be a joyful gathering for the whole community.
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.
The Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 6th-7th, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. The hours of the show are from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $6 and children 10 and younger are free. Parking is free throughout the show. All patrons who attend the show on Saturday will receive a two-day re-entry stamp.
Family-friendly day of holiday events throughout Wahoo capped with a downtown lighted winter parade and tree-lighting event.
Stop by NFM to capture a special moment with Santa himself! Snap a selfie, share some holiday cheer, and make it a memory to treasure this season.
Get your Christmas PJs on and stop by Omaha SCHEELS for a festive family day! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting
Santa and his reindeer are flying into Bel Air Plaza on December 6th and December 13th. Come out to the plaza to talk to Santa and see the reindeer. Elsa and Anna will be there serving cookies and hot cocoa!! This is a special event for everyone and we hope to see you there.
A Harvest Holiday: Maker's Market at the Orchard
Mercy Road from 67th St. to Aksarben Drive. The Holiday Market is FREE for everyone! Dec 6 & 7. Heated Tent, Santa at the market on Sunday the 7th from 11:00-3:00.
Join for the HOLLY JOLLIEST fun run in the La Vista City Centre! Fun for all ages and “running” abilities. Be ready to suit up in your provided holiday gear and conquer the obstacles set by the North Pole elves. Total distance for this fun run is a 2k. Adults: $25, Children (3-13): $10, Children 2 & Under: Free
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures. Event is FREE with the cost of daily admission (or Membership) though early registration is required.
2nd Annual Downtown Papillion Cookie Crawl—a festive tradition that’s quickly becoming a local favorite! Last year, over 200 cookie lovers joined in the fun, collecting mouthwatering treats from small businesses all around town. This year, they're turning up the holiday cheer with 15 local shops teaming up with 15 incredible cookie creators. That’s 15 chances to indulge your sweet tooth while supporting local! Get your Tickets soon!
Holiday shopping to do? Shop local this holiday season and enjoy flash sales during our Winter Wine Walk. This is a sip and shop event where participants get to sample select wines from Corkscrew Wine & Cheese while enjoying snacks at each store and special holiday flash sales! Show your ID at ANY of the participating stores to get your wristband. This event is FREE. Must be 21 to participate.
Bring the family for a holiday celebration that’s truly out of this world. Meet Santa from 12 to 4, visit with two real reindeer, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa in our Fireside Room. From cookies and snacks to festive fun, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter afternoon surrounded by aircraft, lights, and the spirit of the season.
At 2:00 pm, gather in the theater for a special reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The 501st Legion (Star Wars characters) will be making appearances throughout the day, and our Maker’s Market will feature unique gifts from local creators. Kids can write letters or color pictures for Santa before delivering them in person.
Let’s wrap up the year in style at the 15th Annual Christmas in the Village at 24th & Lake! From festive music to family-friendly activities and local vendors, this is your chance to soak in the holiday cheer with the whole community.
'Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event. Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament. 2 and under is free.
Join for some amazing holiday memories down at the station. There will be handmade crafts, cookies and hot cocoa. Then of course Santa will be making a special appearance to see the kids. Great photo opportunity!
Don’t let the cold keep you indoors—Fontenelle Forest’s Winter Season Celebration is the perfect way to embrace the magic of winter in nature. From frosty walks to chilly outdoor adventures in Acorn Acres, we’re encouraging the community to bundle up get outdoors this winter! Visit Santa in the Nature Center, then purchase a cup of coffee or hot cocoa before you head outdoors to enjoy the winter season. Free for members, included with daily admission.
Santa’s Back!!!! Join for Santa In The Garden at Peony Park Community Garden Come enjoy cookies and a chat with Santa!
Savor the sips of the season at the 5th Annual Holiday Cocktail Crawl! Each participating establishment will offer a signature holiday cocktail. Visit as many stops as you like, in any order you like, and cast your vote for the best cocktail in midtown! And be sure to break out the festive attire — ugly sweaters, cocktail dresses, Santa suits welcome!
Are you ready for the winter holidays? Get photos taken for free to send to family or friends! We'll have the green screen backdrop set up in the second floor of the library to take photos and then Photoshop it onto a winter background. *Note: Do not wear green.
Be sure to make your list and check it twice! You'll find gifts for all ages at their hand make craft fair. All proceeds from vendor fee's, raffle, as well as food and drink sold by St. Augustine on the day of the market will benefit Magdalene Omaha, their mission is to provide individualized support for survivors of sex trafficking to achieve freedom from violence, trauma, and addiction.
A Harvest Holiday. Head out to the orchard for a cozy day of holiday fun with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, & more! Have breakfast with Santa, an appearance from the Grinch, & family friendly activities!
Join for a festive morning of delicious brunch, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City!
The KETV Family Festival is back in-person this year! Enjoy a festive day full of FREE admission and FREE family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions: - The Durham Museum - The Omaha Children's Museum - Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn - Omaha Public Library (Downtown Branch) - The RiverFront - YMCA (satellite location at the Patrol Barn!). PLUS! Ollie the Trolley will be providing FREE transportation between all the venues!
Please join the City of Gretna for our annual Handmade Holiday Market in conjunction with Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave. This event will take place in the old Fire Department Building right next to City Hall.
Grab a friend, partner, family member or work alone while creating a Christmas Winter Diorama. Using a box, mini figures, craft material and lots of imagination, participants will build their own winter wonderland or holiday scene to take home. Whether it’s Santa’s workshop, a cozy snowy village or a gingerbread house scene, let your imagination come to life. All supplies are provided, or participants can bring their own items to add to the diorama. This program is ideal for participants to work in pairs (parent-child, siblings, friends), but you may work alone. *Registration is required and space is limited. There is a nonrefundable material fee of $10 per diorama. Stop by the Library to get registered.
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