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 21, 2025
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December 21, 2025 -Winterland at Heartwood Preserve: Photos with Santa
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December 21, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 21, 2025 -Zoolightful
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.
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 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025 -Santa & Free Cookies
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December 22, 2025 -Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Pizza with Santa!
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December 22, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 22, 2025 -Zoolightful
Santa & Free Cookies
December 22nd from 9am to 12:00, experience the magic of the season as Santa visits our store, he will be handing out FREE 3” chocolate chip cookies and taking photos with guests. Join for a heartwarming celebration that's sure to brighten your holiday season! Happy Holidays!
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Pizza with Santa!
Join in Santa’s Workshop for a festive and delicious afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Decorate your own gingerbread cookies, enjoy pizza, and make magical holiday memories with the whole family. Tickets are free but required for entry. Please reserve tickets for everyone who will be attending with you. Bring your holiday spirit and your appetite for an afternoon filled with cheer, creativity, and Christmas magic!
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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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December 23, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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December 23, 2025 -Family Nights with Santa & Holiday Concert Series at The Durham
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December 23, 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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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December 24, 2025 -Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here
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.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, December 26, 2025
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December 26, 2025 -Zoolightful
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 27, 2025
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December 27, 2025 -Zoolightful
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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