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Join Teaching Artist Alex Zaleski and be introduced to the Imagist movement and its poetry, the movement that inspired the Beats. Participate in creating sharp and precise verse and capture even the smallest moments to connect to with yourself and your audience. This is a free workshop for adults 19+. Registration is required and opens Nov. 1.
Join for Night Light (18+), an evening of adults-only fun and exploration at the Luminarium. Tap into your sense of wonder and see all there is to discover in our 125+ interactive exhibits. The evening also features special programming and thought-provoking conversations to participate in. Learn about all the night’s activities and purchase your tickets on their site!
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition that’s been treasured by generations. Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas in a glorious production filled with music, elaborate costumes, and warmth that families and friends return to again and again.
Ages 0-7. Join for a fun-filled morning of dinosaur themed activities.
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.
Celebrate dinos with lots of fun dinosaur activities for ages 1-6! Just drop in. No library card or registration required.
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Polar Express Storytime & Hot Cocoa
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!
Are you worn out after a busy work week? Do you need a "pick me up" to kickstart your weekend? Grab your friends, coworkers, or significant other and come wind down during our Sunset Hike! This hike will explore the gravel and dirt trails near the Nature Center, then head out to the third loop of the Boardwalk to watch the sunset over the Missouri River.
Join for Winterfest at Bayliss Park on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. Arrive early as Winterfest activities begin promptly at 6 p.m. with the Bayliss Park holiday lighting ceremony. Activities: Santa, Reindeer, Movie, Face Painting, Free Cocoa, Ice Sculpting, Bike rides with the Grinch and much more!
Family isn’t always about who you’re born to—it’s also about the people who choose you, support you, and stand by you. Have you ever found a group of people who felt like home? We want to hear your story of found family and the bonds that brought you together! Prepare a 5-8 minute story about your experience and come share with the crowd. All participants will be awarded a superlative award!
Frosty Nights, Christmas Village & Lights, offers the Omaha area a fully interactive Christmas experience, where friends and families can start a new holiday tradition. Stretching across 80 acres, Falconwood Frosty Nights will have some serious wattage and shine bright with an infinite number of lights!
Join for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Events: 5k 10k Virtual Race Volunteer then Run Kids Dash 1 Mile
Enjoy a morning with the jolly old elf. Pancakes and sausage. Crafts, story time, fun and games. A community event sponsored by The Florentine Players and Florence Historical Foundation. Bring your camera, photos encouraged. Free Will donations are welcomed.
Celebrate the magic of the season while supporting local makers, artists, and small businesses! Handcrafted gifts, Holiday treats, Photos with Santa. Every purchase supports someone’s dream, not a big corporation. Come shop handmade, support your neighbors, and make this holiday season meaningful. Free admission, Family friendly, Shop small, shop local, shop handmade
Join Sophia the sled dog and her human musher, Karen Land, as they share stories from the Iditarod Trail! This even is open to all ages
Join Teaching Artist, Chelsea Herman, as they guide us in the technique of pamphlet stitch binding. This hand-stitched binding is well suited for poetry chapbooks, imagery, and short texts or for creating elegant handbound catalogues, menus, and event keepsakes. Learn different variations of this binding and how each offers unique opportunities for presenting content. Patrons will bind their own pamphlet stitch booklet to take home. Suitable for all experience levels. This is a free event for adults 19+. All materials are provided
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 22, we explore the history and traditions behind one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. These drop-in programs do not require registration and are included with regular museum admission.
Join researchers from UNL Biological Sciences(opens in a new tab) to explore spiders and other arachnids! Through interactive and fun activities based on scientific research, learn about spider foraging and arachnid camouflage and mimicry. The goal of the UNL School of Biological Sciences is to advocate for arachnids through exposure and education.
Fall is chili season, sample the community's delicious chili!
Roz needs your help! The poison tide is threatening her island, and she needs your help to figure out how to stop it! Work with others to solve clues and puzzles themed around the best-selling Wild Robot series by Peter Brown. Can you help Roz in time? This is a free event for children ages 6–9. Registration is required and opens Oct. 15. There will be a session at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Mush in to meet a real Iditarod racer and sled dog! Join Karen and Sophia, the Alaskan husky, for a presentation about mushing, a demonstration of Arctic clothing and gear, and a Q&A. Dog mushing is a traditional mode of Arctic transportation, and 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Serum Run with Balto and Togo — the historic event on which the Iditarod race is based. Celebrate these brave dogs and mushers with Karen and Sophia at the library!
Santa will be in town to see your furry friends! Please join at The Green Spot Omaha on Saturday, November 22nd, from 2-5 PM. If Santa isn’t your pup’s thing, they can shoot photos with just a festive holiday backdrop. Reservations are encouraged but walk ins will be welcome! For just $20 (Cash or Venmo), you’ll get your holiday pics and help our cause for saving dogs!
Join for their cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.
Join for our 18th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade! They have a new date this year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving on November 22nd at 6PM! Santa and all of his friends will be here, as well as surprise parade guests! Fireworks to Follow.
Join the Grand Kyiv ballet on an unforgettable journey into a world of dreams, magic and triumph over evil. The Grand Kyiv Ballet, including the most prestigious Ballet dancers from Ukraine, invites you to a heartwarming experience that has thrilled audiences on the world's stages for years. In this enchanting tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to a magical kingdom filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and other whimsical characters. Through their adventures, she learns that love, imagination, and kindness can overcome adversity and create wonder in our lives.
Explore over 30 curated small shops from Nebraska offering unique, locally-made goods. Enjoy delicious food, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, coffee, and adult beverages. Meet Santa Claus and take professional photos with him on both days from 10 AM to 4 PM. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.
Step into our Winter Wonderland 11am-2pm and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season! Try treats from some of our favorite local vendors and SANTA will be making his debut appearance for the year.
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 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
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!
What does it mean to be thankful? Come and find out! Our good friend Miss Tina will read a few fun stories all about the joy of Thanksgiving, then she'll guide kids through a cute autumnal craft activity. You'll be thankful you stopped by!
🍁 Fall Fun Awaits! Snowflake Scratch Art Craft
Join Bri Wright from Golem Forge and try a new crafting hobby. They’ll be making Dragon Eyes out of clay based on the How to Train Your Dragon books by Cressida Cowell. All craft materials will be provided while supplies last. All you need is your imagination! Fantasy awaits! This is a free event for children 6-12. Registration is required.
Help the princess build the most comfortable mattress! After reading The Princess and the Pea, participants will have one hour to complete a challenge: create a mattress so comfy that you can’t feel the “pea”! At the end of the program, we’ll put each creation to the test and see which is the comfiest. This is a free program for kids ages 8–10. Registration is required
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.
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 noon., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Join for the 9th annual Omaha Turkey Trot presented by All Community Events! Kids Dash and 5K
The courses will have something for every level of runner. We want you to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday with breaking a sweat and lifting your heart. Half Marathan, 10K, 5K, Little Gobbler Trot Kids Race.
Bring the family to Carl’s at Mahoney on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, to give thanks, take in the views and enjoy spending time together at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge!
Reservations are required; call Carl’s at Mahoney at 402-521-5711 EXT 6 to book. Choose from 3 seating times — 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Pricing: $28.99 for ages 11+, $10 for ages 3-10, free for ages 2 & under.
Join for an opulent Thanksgiving dining experience at the Crete Carrier Lodge at E.T. Mahoney State Park, hosted by Carl’s at Mahoney restaurant! Pricing: $49.99 for ages 11+, $24.99 for ages 3-10, free for ages 2 and under. Alcohol will also be available for purchase. By reservations only: call Carl’s at 402-521-5711 Ext. 6
Kick off your holiday season right here on Main Street! Join for a weekend full of shopping, treats, and festive fun at the Main Street Merry-Market — a small-town holiday tradition in the making. 9AM-3PM Each Day! NEW VENDORS EVERY DAY!
Enjoy festive stories read by Santa himself and capture the moment with a photo with Santa — available with in-house printing and digital options!
Christmas at Union Station presented by FNBO festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Durham Museum. All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the countdown to lighting Omaha's official Christmas tree, followed by a sing-a-long! Please note, tree lighting will take place around 7PM. Advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register online anytime or call 402-444-5071 by Tuesday, November 26.
Join Village Pointe for the annual tree lighting holiday celebration on Friday, November 28th starting at 6:00pm presented by Woodhouse to kick off the holiday season! Peppermint Elves Performance – 6:00 PM | Amphitheater Stage. Santa Parade & Tree Lighting – 7:00 PM | Davenport Street Watch as Santa arrives by carriage to help light the tree, joined by favorite storybook and holiday characters!
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.
Experience Monster Jam live and become a fan for life. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill. Show Schedule: Saturday, November 29 at 2 PM (Pit Party is from 11:30 AM to 1 PM) Sunday, November 30 at 2 PM (Pit Party is from 11:30 AM to 1 PM)
Bring the kids to visit with the jolly old man in his bright red suit as he stops by the garden to spread cheer (and maybe a little butter) this holiday season. Stack up pancakes, pour on the syrup, and make magical memories surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season. November 29 or December 20. Santa Claus will be available for guests to share their wishes and take photos from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (please bring your own camera).
Special Holiday Workshop between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Millard South Fall Craft Fair
Step into a winter wonderland at the annual Feztival of Trees, where the spirit of the season comes alive in dazzling displays of creativity, community, and holiday cheer. Each year, local businesses, organizations, and individuals transform beautifully decorated trees into breathtaking works of art—each one unique and brimming with festive magic. Guests can purchase raffle tickets and enter for a chance to win their favorite tree—decorations, gifts, and all! Every sparkling tree tells a story of generosity, kindness, and the joy of giving back. Visit Santa during designated hours (Check their site for details).
Celebrate a family tradition Saturday, Nov. 29th from 12-3pm. Bring the little ones to visit Santa and share their holiday wishes, then the whole family can enjoy a complimentary horse and carriage ride around the village. Kids - stop by Doodle Art Studio for a free cookie and Great Harvest Bread Co. for free hot cocoa. Don't miss out on the amazing Christmas lights around the village come dusk. It is our way of saying thank you for supporting local on Small Business Saturday! Come join the fun!
The Omaha Winter Market is back in Papillion-La Vista for one night only! Join for their Small Business Saturday Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 12–8 PM at Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. They’re taking over the entire brewery and taproom to host 30+ amazing local small businesses — perfect for finding unique holiday gifts while supporting the makers, artists, and entrepreneurs who make our community special.
Skate to holiday music under twinkling lights. Santa & Mrs Claus photos and holiday themed raffle baskets.
Ahoy, matey! Are you ready for a treasure hunt? Join OPL for a pirate adventure as we go hunting for pirate treasure at the library! Come make a compass, learn about maps, and then use both to find treasure hidden around the library. This is a free event for children ages 8-12. Registration is required
Are 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
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.
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
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.
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.
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