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  • A Harvest Holiday: Breakfast with Santa

    Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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!

  • Omaha Holiday Market

    Omaha Holiday Market
    Aksarben Village 67th and Center, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • KETV Family Festival – 2025 Holiday Lights Festival

    Downtown Omaha 10th to 15th on Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Midwest Fest Holiday Market

    Midwest Fest Holiday Market
    Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Discover 40 exceptional artisans and makers from across the Midwest, each with unique handcrafted goods that tell a story.  Chill in cozy igloos, enjoy live ice sculpting, and marvel at the giant holiday tree’s glowing lights.

    Free

  • Handmade Holiday Market

    Gretna Old Fire Department Building 204 N McKenna Ave, Gretna, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Mini Magic: Holiday Diorama Workshop

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    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.

    $10 [REGISTER]

  • Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna

    City of Gretna Gretna, NE, United States

    Please join the City of Gretna for our annual holiday event, Greenery and Glitter, located in downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave and at Peterson Park. This years theme is "Candy Cane Lane". From 12pm-4pm There will be a wide variety of activities located at different businesses on McKenna Ave, we encourage you to visit all the shops on the map to participate in their activity and have some holiday fun! Some activities do not start until 1pm, those times will be listed so you can better plan. From 4pm-6pm at Peterson Park we will have even more activities for everyone to enjoy! Entertainment, soup, hot dogs, hot cider, hot cocoa and a tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Evans + MORE!

    Free

  • Santa @ Heavy!

    Heavy Brewing 20333 Patton St, Gretna, NE

    Come see Santa @ Heavy and ask him for the greatest of Christmas gifts!

  • Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Santa

    Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to DJ’s Dugout Elkhorn

    DJ's Dugout (Elkhorn) 19020 Evans St, Elkhorn, NE

    Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

    Free

  • Homeschool in the Hills: Naturally Musical

    Hitchcock Nature Center 27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA, United States

    Listen for the melodic melodies of the natural world. What natural objects make sound? How have people made music using natural materials over the years? Join us as we jam out with nature! Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee.

    $5 [REGISTER]

  • Meet a Musician Storytime

    Millard Branch 13214 Westwood Ln., Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to DJ’s Dugout Millard

    DJ's Dugout (Millard) 17666 Welch Plaza, Omaha, NE

    Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

    Free

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus are Coming to DJ’s Dugout Plattsmouth

    DJ's Dugout (Plattsmouth) 2405 Oak Hill Rd, Plattsmouth, NE

    Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

    Free

  • Winter Travelin’ Trivia Nights

    Lucky Bucket Brewing Company 11941 Centennial Rd, La Vista, NE

    Winter Travelin’ Trivia is back! When the weather turns cold, find us at some of the hottest spots in La Vista. Form a team with your friends and test your wits playing trivia with La Vista City staff on the second Wednesday of each month. Top teams will win prizes. A food truck will be on site, and the host locations will offer a range of beverages for purchase. Teams of 2-6 people are welcome to play. Pre-registration is not required.

    Free

  • Bedtime at Baright with American Midwest Ballet and Mack the Therapy Dog

    Baright Public Library 5555 South 77th St, Ralston, NE, United States

    Snuggle up at the library for Bedtime Stories at Baright! 🧸 We’ll be joined by guest readers from American Midwest Ballet and Mack the therapy dog. 🌛 Bring a favorite stuffie or blanket and wear your PJs!

    Free

  • Meet a Musician Storytime

    Florence Branch 2920 Bondesson St, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Christmas Crafts

    La Vista Library 9110 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE

    Ages 6+. Bring a craft project to the library to decorate with our supplies. This month we will have some Christmas crafts to do as well!

    Free

  • Night Hike at Schramm Park

    Schramm Education Center 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE

    Enjoy the sounds of the forest on a crisp winter night and join Schramm naturalists to hike the forest after nightfall. Meet at the pond trailhead and bring a flashlight or head lamp. We will hike for about an hour and will walk about 2 miles, from the Pond Trailhead along the Hackberry Trail to the full Red Cedar Trail loop. There are stairs at the trailhead and one spot along the hike where there will be an elevation change and we will walk up a hill. This is a free program, but a State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is required.

    Free with Park Entry Fee

  • Bilingual Kids Yoga + Mindfulness

    Star Dance Academy 2915 S 108th St, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Grand Reopening Event of Child Saving Institute

    Child Saving Institute 4545 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

    Join for our Grand Reopening Community Open House on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4–6 PM at Child Saving Institute, 4545 Dodge Street, in Omaha. This is your chance to explore our transformed spaces, learn more about the services we provide, and connect with the community that makes our mission possible. This event is free for all attendees.

    Free

  • Visit Santa At His Workshop

    Visit Santa At His Workshop
    Santa’s Workshop at Central Park 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Grinch Christmas Bingo & Photos with the Grinch

    Infusion Brewing Company 6271 S 118th St, Omaha, NE

    The Grinch is stealing Christmas, but you can steal that bingo prize! Bring the family to take photos with the Grinch, play Bingo, and have some winter fun at Infusion. If Inclement weather the event will be held Friday December 19th. Same times! Free hot chocolate for the kids.

    Free

  • Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright

    Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright
    Aksarben Village 67th and Center, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Dive-In Movie Night!

    Twin Rivers YMCA 6100 Twin Rivers Circle, Valley, NE, United States

    Join for The Grinch, goody bags, swimming, and holiday fun! Limited to 50 attendees! Free for Members, Non-Members $5. Everyone must register.

    Free – $5

  • Cookie Decorating Showdown

    Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (PACE) 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA

    This holiday season, get ready for a speedy cookie decorating challenge! Decorate a gingerbread cookie… but there’s a twist: you only have 10 minutes to make it a winner! Three prize categories are up for grabs: Best Quality, Most Colorful, Wackiest Design.

    Free [REGISTER]

  • Light The Table: Moms Night Out

    Westside Church 15050 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE

    Together, they’re lighting more than candles, they’re lighting hope. 100% of raffle proceeds raised helps children & families at Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center in Omaha. Their goal is big: help us support 50 families this holiday season!

    $45 – $75 [REGISTER]

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Chrysalis Event Center 1046 W Lincoln St, Lincoln, NE

    Get your picture taken with the one and only Santa Claus, but before you tell him your wish list, enjoy a delicious breakfast.  Parents are asked to stay with their children at the event.  All participants must register.

    $15

  • Visit Santa At His Workshop (PET FRIENDLY, no reindeer on this date)

    Santa’s Workshop at Central Park 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa

    Bloomwell Autism Therapy – Elkhorn 613 N 204th Avenue Circle, Omaha, NE

    Bloomwell Autism Therapy is hosting a Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13 from 9 AM – 12 PM at our Elkhorn clinic! Join for a morning of FREE festive fun! We'll have photos with a sensory-sensitive Santa, Christmas crafts, and a breakfast of french toast sticks, pancakes, muffins, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee!  

    Free

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Fremont City Auditorium 925 N Broad St, Fremont, NE

    Breakfast with Santa is back for the third year - An event for the whole family to enjoy! Pancake feed is from 9:30am-12:30pm. Santa will be available for photos from 10am-noon. Kids will be able to write a letter for him and hand it directly to him! This event is free for anyone to attend. No matter the weather they will have the event.

    Free

  • Christmas Kiddie Crafts: Christmas Cards

    La Vista Community Center 8116 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE, United States

    Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. During this session, participants will be able to make Christmas Cards. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. Ages: 0–11 years

    Free

  • NFM Santa Stravaganza

    Nebraska Furniture Mart 700 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Feel the festive Holiday magic at NFM with 2 days filled with free holiday fun, and photos with Santa. You’re sure to have a merry time your family won’t forget.

    Free

  • Fremont Family YMCA Pancakes with Santa

    Fremont Family YMCA 810 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont, NE

    They have quite they day in store for you and your family on Saturday, December 13th. Enjoy some delicious pancakes with the pancake man and get your photo and meet Santa at the Fremont Family YMCA! Free for Members, $5 for non members

    $5

  • Santa and His Reindeer are Flying into Bel Air Plaza

    Bel Air Plaza 12100 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE

    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.

    Free

  • The Salvation Army’s Christmas Craft Fair

    The Salvation Army North 2401 Manderson St, Omaha, NE

    Their community Christmas Craft Fair is just around the corner, offering unique, handmade holiday gifts, beautiful decorations, and festive fun for all ages. Fun Family Activities, Santa Pictures at noon.

    Free

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