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 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.

Season opener against LOVB Houston on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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.

Bundle up and join Keep Omaha Beautiful educators for a wintery exploration of nature’s hidden magic! We’ll begin by reading "Jayden’s Impossible Garden," a heartwarming story about a boy who finds beauty and nature in unexpected places—even in the middle of a city. After our story, we’ll head outside on a short winter nature walk to observe animal tracks, bare branches, dried seed pods, and other signs of life that often go unnoticed in the colder months. Back inside, we’ll share our discoveries and create a collaborative mural that captures the quiet beauty of Omaha’s winter landscape.

Kids will have fun making some fun holiday snacks with their friends. Sorry they are unable to accommodate for allergies.  Registration begins: November 17th at 9:00am

The Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry Team is coming to the store to take kids on a tooth-cleaning adventure! Their Brushing Friends will teach kids all the best brushing techniques, plus kids will get to practice flossing and discover which foods will keep their teeth strong and which ones won't. Everyone will go home with brighter smiles and bigger brains!

Fun crafts at The Learning Express.  Snowman Craft

Set your intentions and bring your goals to life through the power of vision and mood boarding! In this creative workshop, you'll use magazines, images, words, and craft supplies to design a personalized vision or mood board that reflects your dreams, goals, and inspirations for the future. No artistic experience needed—just bring your ideas and an open mind. All materials provided, but feel free to bring any personal images or quotes you'd like to include. This is a free event for adults.

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.

Add your creativity to the library—or your own bookshelf! In this all-ages workshop, participants will decorate clear, acrylic bookends using paint, stickers, and more. You can choose to take your finished bookend home or donate it to the library. This is a free event for all ages.

Tea 101 is an interactive session led by staff from The Tea Smith. It is ideal for people who are new to tea or want to learn more about the history, legend, tastes and benefits of the world's most popular prepared beverage. Limited samples of tea will be provided. This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.

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.

Ages 2-6 Celebrate the amazing animals of the Arctic and Antarctic with stories, crafts, game, and activities inspired by penguins, seals, polar bears, and more.

Fun crafts at The Learning Express.  Penguin on Ice Sensory Bin

The library is going digital! Grab a controller to head-to-head with your friends on our provided Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, or PS4 consoles. Or bring your own console and games to use on our giant 86-inch flat screen!

The early bird gets breakfast! Join us for a tasty assortment of breakfast items while learning about Iowa's feathered friends with accomplished birder Nic Salick. Learn more about the species that call Iowa home, get tips and tricks to improve your own bird identification skills, and see who's visiting the feeders from your indoor vantage point at the beautiful Loess Hills Lodge. This indoor program is designed for learners age 12 & over please. Cost is $15.00 per person & includes park admission, programming, and breakfast. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge. Be sure to indicate any food allergies when registering. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283.

Looking to explore the seasons with your little learner? Join us for our new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! We’ll discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on winter, spring, or fall. Join us on a hike looking for snowflakes, spring shoots, or falling leaves, and make your own seasonal craft to take home!  

Free program for youth ages 18 and under. Come build a stuffed animal! Limited spots available. Must register ahead of time in person or by calling the library at 402-873-5609

Stop by and meet some real snow fairies! They're usually too busy this time of year covering our windshields and walkways with frost and ice, but they've carved some time out of their hectic schedules to fill our store with enchantment. Plus, we'll have a wintery craft for kids to make and take home! This weekend's forecast: a 100% chance of fun!

Do you have what it takes to rise as a true Warrior? Team up with your Clan, crack codes, and solve tricky puzzles before time runs out! Unlock the prize box and prove your strength in this thrilling escape room inspired by the bestselling "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter. For participants ages 13-18.

Join OPL for a Mario Kart tournament at the Downtown Branch. We will be playing the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. This is a free program for ages 11-13. Registration is required.

Ski or snowboard after dark during Midnight Madness and experience a different kind of nightlife at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock. All Ages. 8:00 p.m. to Midnight. Ticketing opens at 7:00 p.m. for anyone with pre-purchased lift tickets. Walk-in ticket sales begin at 8:00 p.m. We HIGHLY recommend purchasing rentals (if needed) with your Midnight Madness lift ticket as walk-in rental equipment is extremely limited.