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.

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

Make merry – with local makers and vendors! Join for festivities & drinks for our annual Midtown Merry Market! Shop 30 local makers and vendors – hand-poured candles and soaps, hand-lettered signs and products, coffees and teas, trendy clothing and much more. Storytime with Santa and Mrs Claus from 12 noon to 1pm

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.

Snap a festive photo with your favorite holiday characters and support a great cause while you’re at it! Santa: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, The Grinch: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Cost: $20 per photo - all proceeds benefit Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue 🐾

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.

Annual Holiday Market on November 16th!  Free Entry with multiple vendors available to start your holiday shopping!  Boozy holiday cocktails & soup bar will be for sale at The Fireside.

Lincoln's Annual Parade to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

The American Midwest Ballet Nutcracker Storytime! Join us on Monday, November 17, at 10:30AM for a fun and interactive take on this classic holiday tale. All ages are welcome, so bring the whole family!

Could you use some support in starting or growing your small business? Join us as the Small Business Administration shares available resources and answers your questions with one-on-one conversation. This relaxed and informative session will leave you ready to take the next steps in your entrepreneurial journey. This is a free event for adults.

Come watch the annual Leonids Meteor Shower and enjoy stargazing at Neale Woods located at 14323 Edith Marie Ave. in Omaha. Our event will begin with a brief evening hike on dirt-packed trails through the prairie and forest. Then as night falls, we will watch for shooting stars together while learning about meteor showers and general astronomy from our seasoned volunteer, Bob Fuchs. The Omaha Astronomical Society will have telescopes available as well for your stargazing enjoyment.

Storytime is hitting the road.  Join at the Bennington Fire & Rescue Station

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.

Come and get into the holiday spirit! Miss Jill will read a few Christmas stories, plus they'll have several Christmas craft stations where kids can let their creativity shine. Everyone will leave feeling merry and bright!

🍁 Fall Fun Awaits!  Candy Cane Slime Craft

Make something fun for Fall Holidays, but with lasers. (As usual, adults must stay with minors during class, but REALLY, the whole time. Did I mention lasers?)

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 OPL and Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project for a virtual interactive session! There will be a brief presentation on the significance of the lotus flower and the Lotus Lantern Festival, a step-by-step craft session where participants create their own traditional Korean lotus lantern, and a short documentary on Korea to close the event. This craft is suitable for ages 13+ and younger participants are encouraged to complete the craft with an adult caregiver.

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.

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 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

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.

Ages 10-18.  They are making mini pencil case travel games!

Homeschool Hikes is a monthly nature exploration program hosted by the Schramm Education Center geared towards homeschool families. Each month, families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails. During the program, participants will ask questions, draw, observe, and make discoveries in nature.

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.

Test your sleuthing skills at the library! 🕵️ Follow the clues to find hidden objects and earn stamps. Turn in a full stamp card and receive a prize! Don't worry, the fun doesn't stop there... 🔍 You can grab a new card and keep playing! This activity is aimed at children ages 6-11, but younger siblings and parents can play along too. See you there, super sleuths!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Ages 0-7.  Join for a fun-filled morning of dinosaur themed activities.

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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

​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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Fall is chili season, sample the community's delicious chili!

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.

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.

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.