Tree Lighting

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Tree of Lights Family Festival 2025

    American National Bank 8990 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE

    Help us light the way to a joyful holiday season! Join November 13th at 90th & Dodge for The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Family Festival Presented by American National Bank. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. in the bank parking lot with free food, family-fun activities, and pictures with Santa. Then, the fun continues with live music—and finally, they’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tree of Lights being hosted by the bank...as we light the big Christmas tree just after sunset. Mark your calendars: 5 p.m. November 13th in the American National Bank parking lot. We’ll see you there!

    Free

  • Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing

    Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE

    Don’t miss the radiant kickoff of Midtown’s Crossing’s Season of Lights at dusk. And come early for the annual Midtown Merry Market.  Settle into the peace and tranquility of a winter’s night. Stroll through tens of thousands of white LED lights strung throughout Turner Park and along Farnam Street. Plus, visit the beautifully decorated tree in Farnam Court and climb into Santa’s cozy sleigh for the perfect photos.

    Free

  • The Tannenbaum Festival!

    City of Blair Blair, NE, United States

    Blair’s favorite holiday tradition — the Tannenbaum Festival! Join Thursday, November 20th from 5–7 PM at 218 S. 16th Street for an evening full of festive fun and community spirit! Event Highlights: Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 PM, Visit Santa, Live Reindeer, Christmas Market, Crafts & Balloon Animals, Fire Pits & S'mores, Horse-Drawn Hayrack Rides, Live Christmas Music, Soup and Hot Cocoa, Storytime, Elf Drop.

    Free

  • Winterfest at Bayliss Park

    Bayliss Park 6th Street and 1st Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

    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!

    Free

  • 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade!

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

    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.

    Free

  • Christmas at Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony

    The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

  • Village Pointe Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration

    Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • 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

  • Santa in the Village – Carriage Rides & More!

    Rockbrook Village 108 & Center, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland in Papillion

    Downtown Papillion Papillion, NE

    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.

    Free

  • A Small Town Christmas in Downtown Scribner

    City of Scribner Scribner, NE

    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!

    Free

  • Holiday Lights Lighting Ceremony

    Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Santa’s Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting in La Vista

    La Vista La Vista, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party 2025

    Olde Towne Elkhorn 321 Elkhorn Dr., Elkhorn, NE

    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.

    Free

  • Lights on Dundee 2025

    Dundee 5011 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    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!

    Free

  • Kickoff to Christmas

    Arbor Day Farm 2611 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

  • Christmas in Wahoo

    Wahoo, NE Wahoo, NE

    Family-friendly day of holiday events throughout Wahoo capped with a downtown lighted winter parade and tree-lighting event.

    Free

  • 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

  • Ralston’s Holiday Magic 2025 (Rescheduled From Nov 30th)

    City of Ralston Ralston, NE, United States

    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.

    Free

    • Disclaimer: Please always confirm event details and times with the actual host of the event. This calendar is produced far in advance from a variety or sources; event details may change and listings are subject to possible errors.

    Products and services listed on this site should not imply endorsement by Family Fun in Omaha. All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Family Fun in Omaha strives for accuracy, completeness, suitability, and validity of the information on this site, but they will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.