Week of Events
Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights
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!
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 -Santa Pictures at Omaha Dog Bar
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December 14, 2025 -NFM Santa Stravaganza
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December 14, 2025 -Brunch and Santa
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December 14, 2025 -Christmas at the Farm
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December 14, 2025 -Winterland at Heartwood Preserve: Photos with Santa
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December 14, 2025 -Selfies with Santa
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December 14, 2025 -Ralston’s Holiday Magic 2025 (Rescheduled From Nov 30th)
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December 14, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 14, 2025 -Zoolightful
Santa Pictures at Omaha Dog Bar
They can’t wait to welcome you (and your pups!) for Photos with Santa this holiday season! $15 per session – includes at least one edited digital photo with Santa! Photos can include just pups (up to 3) and/or human family!
NFM Santa Stravaganza
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.
Brunch and Santa
Join for a festive morning of delicious brunch, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City!
Christmas at the Farm
'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.
Winterland at Heartwood Preserve: Photos with Santa
Meet 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.
Selfies with Santa
Come join at Loft 22, in the BERTA + LOUISE ROOM (MAIN FLOOR) for a jolly good time with the man in red himself! Bring your best smiles and strike a pose with Santa for a memorable holiday selfie. This in-person event is perfect for kids and adults alike who want to capture the festive spirit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories with Santa at Loft 22! These are for you to take with your camera or your phone. There is a time 2-3 minute time limit per family to be fair to everyone. YOu MUST have a ticket to get into this event <3
Ralston’s Holiday Magic 2025 (Rescheduled From Nov 30th)
Join Mayor Groesser as they get into the holiday spirit! Bring your family out to enjoy a Ralston tradition! Visit Santa and enjoy FREE carriage rides, children's activities, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Zoolightful
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Monday, December 15, 2025
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December 15, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 15, 2025 -Visit Santa at Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Visit Santa at Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen
Santa Claus is coming to town he’s making a special stop at @ollie_hobbes - Papillion! 🎅🏼 Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy a night out with the family. Mark your calendars with the dates: December 1st, 5:30-7:30pm & December 15th, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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December 16, 2025 -Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Santa
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December 16, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 16, 2025 -Family Nights with Santa & Holiday Concert Series at The Durham
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Santa
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!
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Family Nights with Santa & Holiday Concert Series at The Durham
Ho 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 17, 2025 -Santa’s Workshop
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December 17, 2025 -Zoolightful
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Santa’s Workshop
Participate in holiday crafting, activities, and story time. Enjoy cookies and cocoa while waiting for Santa to visit his workshop. Santa will be available for selfies with you and your family. Parents are asked to stay with their children at the event. All participants must register.
Zoolightful
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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December 18, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 18, 2025 -Zoolightful
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Zoolightful
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Friday, December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 19, 2025 -Zoolightful
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Zoolightful
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 -Pancakes with Santa
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December 20, 2025 -Cookies with the Clauses
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December 20, 2025 -Pancakes with Santa (Featuring the Pancake Man)
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December 20, 2025 -Santa, Reindeer & Code Caravan at Hy-Vee
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December 20, 2025 -Santa Pictures at Omaha Dog Bar
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December 20, 2025 -Winterland at Heartwood Preserve: Photos with Santa
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December 20, 2025 -Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Hy-Vee
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December 20, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 20, 2025 -Zoolightful
Pancakes with Santa
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).
Cookies with the Clauses
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Zoo for Cookies with the Clauses, a fun-filled holiday experience! Enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, pictures with Santa and more. Children 1 and under are free but must be included in your group count. Event attendees should meet at the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
Pancakes with Santa (Featuring the Pancake Man)
They have quite they day in store for you and your family on Saturday, December 20th. Enjoy some delicious pancakes with the pancake man and get your photo and meet Santa at the Fremont Family YMCA! Bounce House, Holiday Crafts, Games, Pancakes, Photos with Santa. Pancakes are free for members and $5 for nonmembers (per person).
Santa, Reindeer & Code Caravan at Hy-Vee
Join at your 156th & Maple Hy-Vee on Saturday, Dec. 20 for a day of holiday fun! Write letters to Santa, free hot chocolate and enjoy other fun kid events. Santa & Reindeer 10-1, Coke Caravan & Polar Bear 10-12
Santa Pictures at Omaha Dog Bar
They can’t wait to welcome you (and your pups!) for Photos with Santa this holiday season! $15 per session – includes at least one edited digital photo with Santa! Photos can include just pups (up to 3) and/or human family!
Winterland at Heartwood Preserve: Photos with Santa
Meet 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.
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Hy-Vee
Join at your 96th & Q Hy-Vee on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1-5 p.m. to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We will also have cookie & ornament decorating. Bring the whole family for a fun holiday-filled afternoon.
Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
Santa 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.
Zoolightful
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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