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.
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans
They’ve wandered the world, and now they’re headed to Omaha! TROLLS: Save the Humans, an outdoor exhibit by acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo, open through May 18, 2026 at Lauritzen Gardens. Crafted from reclaimed wood and full of wild wisdom, these six towering trolls are on a mission to help humans rediscover their connection to nature. Explore the gardens and meet these gentle giants — each with a story and a whole lot of personality.
The Great Reuben Debate
Visit participating locations and vote for your favorite Reuben dish! Voting will be open from January 10th-January 24th!
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026Frozen II (2019) – Sing-Along
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January 4, 2026 -Omaha Winter Farmer’s Market
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January 4, 2026 -Farnam Winter Pop-Up
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January 4, 2026 -Winter Break Fun: Chill Zone
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January 4, 2026 -Dragon Masters Escape Room
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January 4, 2026 -Lauritzen Gardens Bright Nights
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January 4, 2026 -Zoolightful
Frozen II (2019) – Sing-Along
This film is playing as the sing-along version! Lyrics will appear on screen during the songs and we encourage singing along if your heart desires.
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.
Farnam Winter Pop-Up
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.
Winter Break Fun: Chill Zone
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Come to the community center to kick back and relax! Whether you want to play games, use the gym, or just talk and laugh with friends, the community center gives you the chance to do it all! Ages: 8-17
Dragon Masters Escape Room
The Dragon Stone has been stolen, and Griffith and the dragons need your help to get it back! Come solve puzzles and clues to unlock a prize box before time runs out in this escape room based on the best-selling Dragon Masters series by Tracey West. All are for participants ages 6-10.
Lauritzen Gardens Bright Nights
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!
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, January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026 -Out & About Storytime: Chalco Hills – Winter Animals and Hibernation
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January 5, 2026 -Winter Break Fun: Button Making
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January 5, 2026 -Resources for Starting or Growing Your Small Business (Adults Only)
Out & About Storytime: Chalco Hills – Winter Animals and Hibernation
Join OPL at different parks and places for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and more. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In January, learn about winter animals and hibernation.
Winter Break Fun: Button Making
School may be out, but the fun is just getting started! Join Recreation and create a wearable button! Whether you make it a seasonal creation or something to reflect your passions this is an opportunity to make something unique and meaningful to you! Ages: 8-17
Resources for Starting or Growing Your Small Business (Adults Only)
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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026 -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.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026 -Rocks and Fossils with the Omaha Children’s Museum
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January 8, 2026 -Zoolightful
Rocks and Fossils with the Omaha Children’s Museum
Be a geologist! Be a paleontologist! Find out what these scientists have in common and the tools they use. Learn how different rocks were formed, observe some real fossils, and make your own. This is a free event for ages 6-12.
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.
Friday, January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026 -Farnam Winter Pop-Up
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January 9, 2026 -Storytime with The Rose Theater
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January 9, 2026 -Stories in Motion: Music and Movement Around the World
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January 9, 2026Make a Bird Feeder
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January 9, 2026Carter Lake Winter Movie Series: Cool Runnings
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January 9, 2026 -Zoolightful
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January 9, 2026The Laugh Crafters – Family Friendly Improv
Farnam Winter Pop-Up
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.
Storytime with The Rose Theater
Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive storytime based on the book "Little Penguins" by Cynthia Rylant. Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for our next show at The Rose Theater, "Mr. Popper's Penguins." Don’t miss this lively evening of imagination, singing, dancing, and storytelling—all inspired by penguins and the magic of live theater! All are welcome!
Stories in Motion: Music and Movement Around the World
Join us as we travel around the globe exploring music and dance! This session will feature the story "Ten Oni Drummers" by Matthew Gollub, a delightful tale about silly ogres from Japan. We'll sing, dance, drum, and more! After storytime, children will be able to explore the props and instruments featured with representatives from Circle Theatre.
Carter Lake Winter Movie Series: Cool Runnings
Join to watch a movie on the big screen! Movies will start at 6pm sharp in the CLCC Gymnasium.
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.
The Laugh Crafters – Family Friendly Improv
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 2nd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
Saturday, January 10, 2026
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January 10, 2026 -Hummel Park New Year’s Hike
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January 10, 2026 -Farnam Winter Pop-Up
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January 10, 2026 -Raptors Live! Happy Hatchday!
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January 10, 2026 -Kid Coders 6-9: Gamebots
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January 10, 2026 -JCPenny Kids Craft: Mitten Bookmark
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January 10, 2026 -BioDiscovery Lab: Drawing with DNA
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January 10, 2026 -Family Fun Day at Midtown Crossing
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January 10, 2026 -Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop
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January 10, 2026 -Puzzle Competition
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January 10, 2026 -The Blackstone District 2nd Saturday – Live Music
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January 10, 2026 -Zoolightful
Hummel Park New Year’s Hike
Join for a guided hike to start the New Year and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.
Farnam Winter Pop-Up
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.
Raptors Live! Happy Hatchday!
Because many of our resident raptors came in as adults, we don’t know their true hatchday. Come celebrate our chosen New Year’s Day hatchday with us on January 10th from 10AM-11AM in the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest’s Nature Center.
Kid Coders 6-9: Gamebots
Calling all gamers! Have a blast learning how to code while building robotic games to test your code. You will learn about sequencing commands, value and sensor inputs, and loops. This month, kids will create a train. This is a free event for kids 6-9. Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted into this program. Registration is required.
JCPenny Kids Craft: Mitten Bookmark
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 January make a Mitten Bookmark
BioDiscovery Lab: Drawing with DNA
Did you know every piece of fruit carries its own secret instruction manual for life? It’s called DNA! In this hands-on activity, you’ll choose a fruit, extract its real DNA, and then mix it with colorful watercolor inks to create your very own DNA-powered marker. Finally, put your marker to the test by drawing unique works of art—each one secretly hiding the full recipe for a piece of fruit.
Family Fun Day at Midtown Crossing
Come for the fun! Join live and in-person characters and all your friends at Midtown Crossing for wintery family fun. Warm up to activities and attractions at friendly retailers throughout the neighborhood, including story time and photos with characters; creativity stations; lunch specials and so much more!
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Workshop
Join instructor Alexis Espinoza-Arrubla as she leads a workshop on yoga and mindfulness for kids! This workshop offers a fun, engaging way for children and their caregivers to build body awareness, practice self-regulation skills and enhance overall well-being through practices such as yoga, mindful movement, games, relaxation techniques and arts + crafts. Limited yoga mats will be available, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat or blanket.
Puzzle Competition
Grab your team and get ready for a puzzle showdown! Everyone gets the same puzzle, and the race is on to see who can finish first. You’ll have two hours to put the pieces together and solve a small puzzle-related mystery. Only one team will take the crown as Puzzle Champions! Space is limited, and registration is required. Please only register once for each team. Teams are required to have a minimum of 2 members and a max of 5. One member of the team must be 19+.
The Blackstone District 2nd Saturday – Live Music
Enjoy live music throughout the district! TK Approved @ Red Lion Lounge - 5pm * DJ EROK @ Bar 39 - 10pm * Karaoke with Dynamic Air DJ’s @ Crescent Moon - 10pm * DJ Chicks @ First Round - 10pm * Ocean Avenue @ Jay’s Games & Beer Garden - 10pm
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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