Be sure to make your list and check it twice!  You'll find gifts for all ages at their hand make craft fair.  All proceeds from vendor fee's, raffle, as well as food and drink sold by St. Augustine on the day of the market will benefit Magdalene Omaha, their mission is to provide individualized support for survivors of sex trafficking to achieve freedom from violence, trauma, and addiction. 

A Harvest Holiday.  Head out to the orchard for a cozy day of holiday fun with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, & more! Have breakfast with Santa, an appearance from the Grinch, & family friendly activities!

During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages. 

Mercy Road from 67th St. to Aksarben Drive. The Holiday Market is FREE for everyone! Dec 6 & 7. Heated Tent, Santa at the market on Sunday the 7th from 11:00-3:00.

The brainchild of director Dean Fleischer Camp and comedian, writer and actor Jenny Slate, “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” became an unexpected internet sensation when it made its YouTube debut in 2010. Marcel’s first starring role—with his distinctive voice, titular shoes, and endearing, ingenious ways of life at an inch high—earned millions of fans of all ages around the globe, spawning two more online shorts and New York Times-bestselling books. It was only a matter of time before Marcel went to the big screen in a live-action/ stop-motion feature. 

The Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 6th-7th, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. The hours of the show are from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $6 and children 10 and younger are free. Parking is free throughout the show. All patrons who attend the show on Saturday will receive a two-day re-entry stamp.

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.

Discover 40 exceptional artisans and makers from across the Midwest, each with unique handcrafted goods that tell a story.  Chill in cozy igloos, enjoy live ice sculpting, and marvel at the giant holiday tree’s glowing lights.

Join for a festive morning of delicious brunch, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City!

The KETV Family Festival is back in-person this year! Enjoy a festive day full of FREE admission and FREE family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions: - The Durham Museum - The Omaha Children's Museum - Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn - Omaha Public Library (Downtown Branch) - The RiverFront - YMCA (satellite location at the Patrol Barn!). PLUS! Ollie the Trolley will be providing FREE transportation between all the venues!

'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.

Please join the City of Gretna for our annual Handmade Holiday Market in conjunction with Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave. This event will take place in the old Fire Department Building right next to City Hall.

Discover a handpicked medley of 15 locally owned shops at Omaha’s newest urban holiday destination!  Shop handmade goods, artisan foods, boutique finds, curated gifts and more.

Grab a friend, partner, family member or work alone while creating a Christmas Winter Diorama. Using a box, mini figures, craft material and lots of imagination, participants will build their own winter wonderland or holiday scene to take home. Whether it’s Santa’s workshop, a cozy snowy village or a gingerbread house scene, let your imagination come to life. All supplies are provided, or participants can bring their own items to add to the diorama. This program is ideal for participants to work in pairs (parent-child, siblings, friends), but you may work alone.  *Registration is required and space is limited. There is a nonrefundable material fee of $10 per diorama. Stop by the Library to get registered.

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!

Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!

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.

Come see Santa @ Heavy and ask him for the greatest of Christmas gifts!

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.

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!

Santa is opening the doors to his workshop in La Vista once again, and you’re invited to join the fun! Stroll through the festive La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, see the reindeer, sip on free hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy holiday activities while you wait to meet Santa.  Check in at the tent and get a pager right away when you arrive for your visit. The Workshop may reach capacity at times—Santa is a popular guy after all. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors (or in the tent) before entering the building.

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.

Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

Listen for the melodic melodies of the natural world. What natural objects make sound? How have people made music using natural materials over the years? Join us as we jam out with nature! Cost for this event is $5.00 per person for children ages 3 and over and covers your park entry fee.

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.

Bring your family for a sensory-friendly and inclusive visit with Santa!

Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!

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 is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! 

Winter Travelin’ Trivia is back! When the weather turns cold, find us at some of the hottest spots in La Vista. Form a team with your friends and test your wits playing trivia with La Vista City staff on the second Wednesday of each month. Top teams will win prizes. A food truck will be on site, and the host locations will offer a range of beverages for purchase. Teams of 2-6 people are welcome to play. Pre-registration is not required.

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.

Snuggle up at the library for Bedtime Stories at Baright! 🧸 We’ll be joined by guest readers from American Midwest Ballet and Mack the therapy dog. 🌛 Bring a favorite stuffie or blanket and wear your PJs!

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 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.

Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!

Ages 6+. Bring a craft project to the library to decorate with our supplies. This month we will have some Christmas crafts to do as well!

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.

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.

Enjoy the sounds of the forest on a crisp winter night and join Schramm naturalists to hike the forest after nightfall. Meet at the pond trailhead and bring a flashlight or head lamp. We will hike for about an hour and will walk about 2 miles, from the Pond Trailhead along the Hackberry Trail to the full Red Cedar Trail loop. There are stairs at the trailhead and one spot along the hike where there will be an elevation change and we will walk up a hill. This is a free program, but a State Park Vehicle Entry Permit is required.

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.

Discover a handpicked medley of 15 locally owned shops at Omaha’s newest urban holiday destination!  Shop handmade goods, artisan foods, boutique finds, curated gifts and more.

Join for our Grand Reopening Community Open House on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4–6 PM at Child Saving Institute, 4545 Dodge Street, in Omaha. This is your chance to explore our transformed spaces, learn more about the services we provide, and connect with the community that makes our mission possible. This event is free for all attendees.

Santa is opening the doors to his workshop in La Vista once again, and you’re invited to join the fun! Stroll through the festive La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, see the reindeer, sip on free hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy holiday activities while you wait to meet Santa.  Check in at the tent and get a pager right away when you arrive for your visit. The Workshop may reach capacity at times—Santa is a popular guy after all. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors (or in the tent) before entering the building.

Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!

The Grinch is stealing Christmas, but you can steal that bingo prize! Bring the family to take photos with the Grinch, play Bingo, and have some winter fun at Infusion. If Inclement weather the event will be held Friday December 19th. Same times! Free hot chocolate for the kids.

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.

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.

Join to watch a movie on the big screen! Movies will start at 6pm sharp in the CLCC Gymnasium.

Join for The Grinch, goody bags, swimming, and holiday fun! Limited to 50 attendees! Free for Members, Non-Members $5. Everyone must register.

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.

This holiday season, get ready for a speedy cookie decorating challenge! Decorate a gingerbread cookie… but there’s a twist: you only have 10 minutes to make it a winner! Three prize categories are up for grabs: Best Quality, Most Colorful, Wackiest Design.

Together, they’re lighting more than candles, they’re lighting hope. 100% of raffle proceeds raised helps children & families at Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center in Omaha. Their goal is big: help us support 50 families this holiday season!

Join for pancakes and a visit with Santa Claus! $6/per plate

Santa is opening the doors to his workshop in La Vista once again, and you’re invited to join the fun! Stroll through the festive La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, see the reindeer, sip on free hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy holiday activities while you wait to meet Santa.  Check in at the tent and get a pager right away when you arrive for your visit. The Workshop may reach capacity at times—Santa is a popular guy after all. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors (or in the tent) before entering the building.

Get your picture taken with the one and only Santa Claus, but before you tell him your wish list, enjoy a delicious breakfast.  Parents are asked to stay with their children at the event.  All participants must register.

Bloomwell Autism Therapy is hosting a Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13 from 9 AM – 12 PM at our Elkhorn clinic! Join for a morning of FREE festive fun! We'll have photos with a sensory-sensitive Santa, Christmas crafts, and a breakfast of french toast sticks, pancakes, muffins, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee!  

Breakfast with Santa is back for the third year - An event for the whole family to enjoy! Pancake feed is from 9:30am-12:30pm. Santa will be available for photos from 10am-noon. Kids will be able to write a letter for him and hand it directly to him! This event is free for anyone to attend. No matter the weather they will have the event.

A festive day full of holiday magic, shopping, treats, and community cheer! Explore charming local shops, sip something warm, and soak up the seasonal spirit with friends and family. 

Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. During this session, participants will be able to make Christmas Cards. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. Ages: 0–11 years

Santa and his reindeer are flying into Bel Air Plaza on December 6th and December 13th. Come out to the plaza to talk to Santa and see the reindeer. Elsa and Anna will be there serving cookies and hot cocoa!! This is a special event for everyone and we hope to see you there.

During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages. 

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.

Enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful holiday music under the glow of The Durham’s Christmas tree. Talented local entertainers perform as part of museum’s holiday concert series. Special support for the concert series provided by Star 104.5 the Christmas Station.

When it comes to Christmas classics, there is no shortage of fan-favorite films and specials. From family-friendly animated specials like Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer to deeply loved movies, such as It’s a Wonderful Life, everyone has their favorite on-screen traditions. But The Muppet Christmas Carol has become a quintessential classic and a Film Streams tradition.

Discover a handpicked medley of 15 locally owned shops at Omaha’s newest urban holiday destination!  Shop handmade goods, artisan foods, boutique finds, curated gifts and more.

Their community Christmas Craft Fair is just around the corner, offering unique, handmade holiday gifts, beautiful decorations, and festive fun for all ages. Fun Family Activities, Santa Pictures at noon.

They have quite they day in store for you and your family on Saturday, December 13th. Enjoy some delicious pancakes with the pancake man and get your photo and meet Santa at the Fremont Family YMCA! Free for Members, $5 for non members

Children become elves-in-training and work their way through different stations to see if they qualify to be one of Santa’s elves. Official Elf Certificates are awarded at the end of each session. Ideal for ages 4-12. Elf costume welcome!

Santa is coming to Freddy’s! Come and have lunch with him on December 13 from 11 AM -1 PM and receive a sweet treat.

Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents second Saturday every month.  Kids get a free craft, ID Badge & Lanyard collector's pin each month + Craft Medallion after completing 6 crafts. In December Build a LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Toucan or Monster Truck

'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.

Gather your friends and family for a delightful evening of Christmas spirit, vote for your favorite house and tree.  Enjoy vendors, pictures with Santa and the Grinch, activities, desserts, drinks and lots more!

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.

Holiday Lights Walk with the Nebraska Trailblazers

Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!

Join for our cozy winter live music series at the orchard where we showcase local acoustic talent.

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.

During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages. 

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.

Come watch the Geminids Meteor Shower and stargaze 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 stargaze together and watch for shooting stars while learning about meteor showers and general astronomy from our seasoned volunteer, Bob Fuchs.

Will Hearn’s The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show. The production is set as a retro radio show, "broadcasting” Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics live on Christmas Eve from the 1225 AM N-O-E-L Radio Studios. The cast features the best artists and entertainers in Texas, including Americana standout band Blue Water Highway, Dalton Flake, The Dirty River Jazz Band, and the NOEL Radio Orchestra and Gospel Singers! This raucous, rollicking, retro radio show features your all-time favorite Christmas classics like you’ve never heard them before and sketch comedy shenanigans that progressively and cleverly blur the lines between nostalgia and satire. Made for music and comedy lovers alike from Boomer to Millenial, the Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is an inspiring holiday tradition that gets better every year!