Week of Events
Winterland Ice Skating at Heartwood Preserve
Family-friendly ice rink offers a magical experience for skaters of all ages, nestled in the scenic beauty of Heartwood Preserve. Whether you're a seasoned skater or stepping on to the ice for the first time, their ice rink is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with loved ones. Open during the winter season, glide, twirl, and delight in the joy of skating in the heart of West Omaha. Only skaters need to reserve a ticket. All attending need to sign a waiver.
Omaha Holiday Boutique 2025
Discover beautiful, custom-made gifts by local artisan designers, enjoy festive performances and celebrate the holiday season! Bring the kiddos for a chance to visit with and get those must-have photos with Santa, with all donation options going direct to Open Door Mission. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the magic! Santa's Schedule - Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: TBD
The Union Holiday Extravaganza
Holiday Extravaganza is a cabaret-style evening of heartwarming seasonal classics, dazzling performances, and joyful entertainment for audiences of all ages. This production is about the joy of the holidays in the African American community—reflections of family gatherings, childhood memories, children’s holiday programs and a special time of the year celebrating those we love and honor!
Marvella Mercantile European Christmas Market
Join in the renovated 100-year-old family barn for the first ever Marvella European Christmas Market—a weekend of warmth, beauty, and timeless treasures! We are open Friday-Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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November 9, 2025 -Autumn Festival – An Arts & Crafts Affair
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November 9, 2025 -Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market
Autumn Festival – An Arts & Crafts Affair
Hundreds of the Nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country according to Sunshine Artist Magazine. Hourly gift certificate drawings, food & drink, free parking, and lots of family fun!
Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market
For the first time ever, the Omaha Winter Market is going weekly! Join every Sunday from November through March, 11AM – 3PM at our new permanent location, Fowling Warehouse, for an indoor market experience that’s warm, vibrant, and full of local flavor.
Monday, November 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025 -Toddler Tuesday: Amazing Athletes!
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November 11, 2025Playdough Turkey Craft
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November 11, 2025Veteran’s Day at Memorial Park
Toddler Tuesday: Amazing Athletes!
Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!
Veteran’s Day at Memorial Park
Come One, Come All to Memorial Park on 11/11 at 1100 AM. Celebrate with Post #1 and All of Omaha to honor all Veterans. Lunch will be served at Post 1 after the ceremony .... and an Auxiliary Bakesale!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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November 13, 2025 -Pre-K Herpetology Day at Mahoney State Park
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November 13, 2025 -Spark Your Story
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November 13, 2025Tree of Lights Family Festival 2025
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November 13, 2025 -IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Pre-K Herpetology Day at Mahoney State Park
Caregivers of children ages two to five years old are invited to discover more about the world of herpetology. Join us at the James Family Conservatory & Nature Center at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet an animal ambassador, create animal art and more during this free program. This program is designed for ages 2-5 and their adult care-giver. Stop in at the James Family Conservatory and Nature Center anytime between these hours to visit our herpetology-themed stations.
Spark Your Story
Join Washington Branch every Thursday as local community members share their story. Enjoy snacks, engage in discussion with the storyteller, and explore new professions, storytelling mediums, and activities. This program is for teens 11–18 years old.
Tree of Lights Family Festival 2025
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!
IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The beloved television classic soars off the screen in this magical stage adaptation! Filled with favorite holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this family-friendly musical brings all your favorite characters to life—Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph!
Friday, November 14, 2025
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November 14, 2025Feed the Turkey Sensory Bin Craft
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November 14, 2025 -Family Night at The Union
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November 14, 2025 -Game Nights at the Orchard
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November 14, 2025Carter Lake Winter Movie Series: Matilda
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November 14, 2025 -Teensgiving
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November 14, 2025 -Jingle 2025 (21+)
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November 14, 2025 -IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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November 14, 2025The Silent Comedy
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November 14, 2025Straight No Chaser
Family Night at The Union
Families are invited to make art in The Union’s Youth Studios. Bring your loved ones for fun and creative play. Activities and materials may include: drawing, painting, printmaking, and more These events are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.
Game Nights at the Orchard
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!
Carter Lake Winter Movie Series: Matilda
Join to watch a movie on the big screen! Movies will start at 6pm sharp in the CLCC Gymnasium.
Teensgiving
Bring your favorite fall dish to share * give thanks with friends! All teens grades 6-12 are welcome.
Jingle 2025 (21+)
Jingle is an annual fundraiser that supports their mission. This event is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites and a wonderful silent auction of 36 unique wreaths decorated by our schools. This fundraiser creates an opportunity for our donors to make a direct impact on the students in our community through a silent auction, school wish list items, raffles and more.
IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The beloved television classic soars off the screen in this magical stage adaptation! Filled with favorite holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this family-friendly musical brings all your favorite characters to life—Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph!
The Silent Comedy
The brothers Joshua and Jeremiah Zimmerman are bringing their band, The Silent Comedy, to Omaha. With years of touring under their belts, this band mixes the sounds of the blues, honky-tonk, and punk, and is sure to bring a memorable show to the Holland. Their songs are rough-hewn, expansive American rock & roll with dirt under its nails and whiskey on its breath.
Straight No Chaser
For more than two decades, Straight No Chaser has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit. Year after year, fans anxiously await the moment they can officially hit play on Straight No Chaser favorites. And now, the group is back on tour, serving up an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday music (with none of the calories) as they cross the U.S. from October through December.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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November 15, 2025 -Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
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November 15, 2025 -Carter Lake Community Center Holiday Craft Fair
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November 15, 2025 -Ralston American Legion Baseball Holiday Market
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November 15, 2025 -Elkhorn North 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair
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November 15, 2025 -Holly Cross Lutheran Fall Craft Fair
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November 15, 2025 -DIY Tree Decorating Seminar
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November 15, 2025Robots (2025) at Film Streams
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November 15, 2025 -Holly Jolly Boutique & Art Show
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November 15, 2025 -3rd Annual Julemarked at Vennelyst Park
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November 15, 2025 -Big Play Saturday: Poppin’ Penelope’s Holiday Magic Show
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November 15, 2025 -The Plastics Puzzle
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November 15, 2025 -Pet Photos with Santa – Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ
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November 15, 2025 -All You Can Eat Cake
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November 15, 2025 -Bookbinding Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Binding (Adults Only)
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November 15, 2025 -IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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November 15, 2025The Sport of Dog Mushing
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November 15, 2025 -Orchard Unplugged: Charlie Alley & Trevin Nelson
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November 15, 2025 -IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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November 15, 2025A Motown Christmas
Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft & Vendor Fair
Save the date for our Elkhorn Hills Fall Craft and Vendor Fair and plan to stop in to kick off your holiday shopping!
Carter Lake Community Center Holiday Craft Fair
Come out to Carter Lake's Holiday Craft Fair, shop wonderful gifts from over 50+ booths. They will have a wide variety of items, and all are local to the area!
Ralston American Legion Baseball Holiday Market
$3 admission 10 and under free!! Come out to the annual RALB Holiday Market to help support Ralston Legion baseball, while shopping unique local and traveling vendors!
Elkhorn North 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Join for the 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 15th, from 9 AM to 3 PM! Discover amazing crafters, vendors, bakers, and artists all in one place. Support our varsity cheerleaders while finding the perfect items just in time for Thanksgiving. Admission is only $3. Don't miss out!
Holly Cross Lutheran Fall Craft Fair
From 9:00 am - 3:00 pm., arts & crafts vendors from around the Omaha area will be set up with their goods to help kick off your holiday shopping!
DIY Tree Decorating Seminar
Decorating the Christmas tree is one of our most cherished holiday traditions, and the beautiful tree becomes the backdrop for so many more – taking family photos, discovering Santa’s gifts, curling up on the sofa to admire the twinkling color. In the next demonstration in our DIY series, Visual Merchandiser Andrea Hansen will lead you through the design process she uses to transform an unadorned tree into a stunning Christmas centerpiece for your home. This seminar is free to attend and no pre-registration is required.
Robots (2025) at Film Streams
After the success of Ice Age, director Chris Wedge turned to a story he'd been wanting to tell for years. With an all star cast of voice actors including Ewan McGregor, Mel Brooks, and Robin Williams alongside a team of creative animators, the world of Robot City is brought to colorful, mechanical life.
Holly Jolly Boutique & Art Show
Shop and visit with local artists and crafters at the beautiful Omaha Palazzo on 132nd and Fort! There will be something for everyone - art, jewelry, snacks, handmade accessories, Christmas decor and more!
3rd Annual Julemarked at Vennelyst Park
The Julemarked is a Danish Christmas Market featuring local artisans, unique boutiques food and music. Join us to celebrate the beginning of Holiday Season at The Danish Vennelyst Park in Historic Florence in North Omaha
Big Play Saturday: Poppin’ Penelope’s Holiday Magic Show
What better way to get excited for the magic of the holiday season than with ACTUAL magic? Stop by to see the amazing Poppin' Penelope inspire wonder and joy with a special Christmas-themed magic show. Plus, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be next door at UMB to say hello! By the time you leave, the idea of flying reindeer might not seem so far-fetched after all!
The Plastics Puzzle
Celebrate America Recycles Day with Keep Omaha Beautiful, and become a plastic scientist! Conduct hands-on experiments to test and sort plastics, and learn what those recycling symbols really mean. Explore what the plastic numbers and resin codes mean. Use science to sort plastics by their properties and types. Learn why reducing waste has a greater impact than recycling alone.
Pet Photos with Santa – Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ
Bring your family and pets for professional photos with Santa, taken by Jen Christensen with Sit. Click. Stay. All proceeds benefit Bullies-N-Beyond ResQ, helping cover the daily care and emergency costs for rescue dogs.
All You Can Eat Cake
Calling all cake lovers! Join us on Saturday, November 15th for all the cake you can eat from 1:30-3:00pm. The cost is $30 per person and we will start you off with SIX slices of cake! We will have a variety of cakes for you to choose from (all cakes will contain dairy, eggs, and flour). Finish those six? Just ask for more! Additional drinks like tea, coffee, and bubbly can be added on.
Bookbinding Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Binding (Adults Only)
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
IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The beloved television classic soars off the screen in this magical stage adaptation! Filled with favorite holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this family-friendly musical brings all your favorite characters to life—Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph!
Orchard Unplugged: Charlie Alley & Trevin Nelson
Join for our cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.
IWCC Musical Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The beloved television classic soars off the screen in this magical stage adaptation! Filled with favorite holiday hits like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” this family-friendly musical brings all your favorite characters to life—Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph!
A Motown Christmas
Bringing an all-star cast of picks from Motown’s most legendary groups, A Motown Christmas blends Christmas classics with hits from the groups The Miracles, The Contours, and more!
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