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Top Picks this Weekend:
Santa Goes to Space at SAC Aerospace Museum – Dec. 2, 2017 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Santa Claus and Star Wars (the Imperial Stormtroopers of the 501st Legion) join forces for a fun-filled family day. Young guests will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and experience Space Day. Space-related booths, free pictures with Santa and Star Wars Characters, activities, make-and take ornament, and holiday music are part of the day! Event is included in the price of admission and pre-registration is not necessary.
Santa and Reindeer are coming to Hy-Vee (156th & Maple) – Dec. 3 (1 – 4 p.m.)
- Meet and greet Santa and his Reindeer!
Lights On Dundee – Nov. 30 (5 – 7 p.m.)
- Photos with Santa, cookie decorating, hayrides, cider, carolers, and more.
Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Dec. 1, 6, 13, and 14, 2017 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), FREE
- Friday, Dec. 1: Old Navy
Family Night at the Union Pacific Museum – Dec. 1 (5 – 7 p.m.), FREE
- Grand Opening, “Working on the Railroad” Exhibit. The exhibit includes a locomotive simulator experience including Positive Train Control, a touchscreen interactive game to “Build a Train,” and a permanent, operating model train display.
Ethnic Holiday Festival at the Durham Museum – Dec. 1, 2017 (5 – 9 p.m.)
- More than 20 local cultural organizations proudly display their crafts and traditional dress, while musicians and dancers perform throughout the evening. Included with regular admission.
First Friday Family Date Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum – Dec. 1 (5 – 8 p.m.)
- Winter Wonder Fun: Enjoy special winter-themed activities. Included with regular admission.
Lights of Aksarben – Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2017 (6 – 8 p.m.), FREE
- Dec. 1 – Cocoa with a Cop
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Opens at The Rose Theater – Dec. 1 – 23, 2017
- Musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
Free Admission at Wildlife Safari Park to the First 200 Cars This Weekend – Dec. 2 – 3, 2017
- Wildlife Safari Park in Ashland is offering FREE Admission to the first 200 cars on both Saturday and Sunday, December 2-3, to celebrate the last open weekend of the season!
Kids Workshop at Home Depot – Dec. 2, 2017 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.), FREE
- Build a wooden gingerbread house.
Santa Sleigh Ride at Hummel Park Nature Center – Dec. 2, 2017 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE (RSVP Required)
- Ride with Santa on a special sleigh around the park. Enjoy hot cocoa, write a letter to Santa, explore the trails and other family fun activities. Please bring a new pair of mittens or a non-perishable food item to donate. Must RSVP online at parks.cityofomaha.org under “Activity Registration” button.
SantaPalooza at Scheels – Dec. 2, 2017 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Enjoy pictures with Santa, FREE ferris wheel rides, face painting, balloon art, a Reindeer Scavenger Hunt, writing letters to Santa, visit live reindeer, singing elves, food samples, fun characters, and more.
Archery on Fire at Platte River State Park – Dec. 2 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), FREE with Park Entry Permit
- Spend a fun day outdoors shooting archery with the whole family. This free event will feature archery, crossbows, tomahawk throwing and our new pellet gun shooting gallery. Warm up to the campfire and roast a few marshmallows. Kids crafts and campground games will keep you busy. Food will be available, sponsored by Scheels Sports of Omaha.
Santa Visits Saddlebrook – Dec. 2 (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), FREE
- Story time, holiday activities, and crafts.
Carriage Rides at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Saturdays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 & 9, 2017 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE
- Come to Shadow Lake Towne Center to enjoy a complimentary carriage ride down Main Street. Weather permitting.
Christmas in the Village at 24th and Lake – Dec. 2 (12 – 5 p.m.)
- Christmas in the Village at 24th and Lake has become one of the largest holiday celebrations and traditions in North Omaha attracting thousands of participants from throughout the city and region.
Hot Shops Art Center’s Holiday Open House – Dec. 2, 2017 (Noon – 8 p.m.), Dec. 3, 2017 (Noon – 5 p.m.), FREE
- The event features fun and informative art demonstrations, with residents of the Hot Shops opening their studios to the public. Local acoustic musicians will perform throughout the center.
- Location: Hot Shops Art Center is located at 1301 Nicholas Street, just one block north of TD Ameritrade Park’s home plate.
Roundball Reindeer Shootout (Free Throw Shooting Contest) – Dec. 2, FREE
- This FREE event is for children & their parent/guardian or grandparent to compete together as a team. Each team member will shoot 15 free throws for a chance to win a prize.
- K-4th Grade – 1 p.m. 5th-8th Grade – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: La Vista Community Center (8116 Park View Blvd.)
Carriage Rides at Village Pointe – Saturdays Nov. 25 – Dec. 16, 2017 (1 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Holiday shoppers can enjoy complimentary horse and carriage rides throughout the center. Weather permitting.
Wells Fargo Family Festival – Dec. 3, 2017 (12 – 5 p.m.), FREE
- Enjoy family activities and experience many of Omaha’s leading downtown attractions for FREE including Omaha Children’s Museum, The Durham Museum, Wells Fargo Bank, Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn, W. Dale Clark Library, and Joslyn Art Museum. A free trolley service will connect the participating venues.
Pop-Up Chanukah Maker Workshop – Dec. 3 (2 – 6 p.m.), FREE
- Free Candle Making, 3D printer demo, DIY Tin Menorah, Infused Olive Oils and more.
- Location: Westroads Mall (next to Flagship Commons)
Gingerbread House Display at the Mormon Trail Center and Kanesville Tabernacle – Nov. 18 – Dec. 31, 2017 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- One of our favorite Christmas traditions is seeing the intricately designed Gingerbread Houses. They also have a fun Scavenger Hunt at each location with a picture option for the younger children.
- The center closes at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. The center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Location: 3215 State St., Omaha, NE & 222 E. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop – Nov. 11 – Dec. 24, 2017, FREE
- Games, activities, crafts, and more.
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Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!