See beautiful Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Holiday Light Displays throughout the Omaha Area this Holiday Season!
It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting as details and times may change.
Tree Lighting Ceremonies in the Omaha Area
Tree of Lights Family Festival 2025
American National Bank 8990 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NEHelp us light the way to a joyful holiday season! Join November 13th at 90th & Dodge for The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Family Festival Presented by American National Bank. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. in the bank parking lot with free food, family-fun activities, and pictures with Santa. Then, the fun continues with live music—and finally, they’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tree of Lights being hosted by the bank...as we light the big Christmas tree just after sunset. Mark your calendars: 5 p.m. November 13th in the American National Bank parking lot. We’ll see you there!
Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing
Turner Park 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NEDon’t miss the radiant kickoff of Midtown’s Crossing’s Season of Lights at dusk. And come early for the annual Midtown Merry Market. Settle into the peace and tranquility of a winter’s night. Stroll through tens of thousands of white LED lights strung throughout Turner Park and along Farnam Street. Plus, visit the beautifully decorated tree in Farnam Court and climb into Santa’s cozy sleigh for the perfect photos.
The Tannenbaum Festival!
City of Blair Blair, NE, United StatesBlair’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.
Winterfest at Bayliss Park
Bayliss Park 6th Street and 1st Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesJoin 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!
18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade!
Shadow Lake Towne Center 7775 Olson Drive, Papillion, NE, United StatesJoin 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.
Christmas at Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Durham Museum 801 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesChristmas at Union Station presented by FNBO festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Durham Museum. All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the countdown to lighting Omaha's official Christmas tree, followed by a sing-a-long! Please note, tree lighting will take place around 7PM. Advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register online anytime or call 402-444-5071 by Tuesday, November 26.
Village Pointe Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration
Village Pointe 17305 Davenport Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin Village Pointe for the annual tree lighting holiday celebration on Friday, November 28th starting at 6:00pm presented by Woodhouse to kick off the holiday season! Peppermint Elves Performance – 6:00 PM | Amphitheater Stage. Santa Parade & Tree Lighting – 7:00 PM | Davenport Street Watch as Santa arrives by carriage to help light the tree, joined by favorite storybook and holiday characters!
Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright
Aksarben Village 67th and Center, Omaha, NE, United StatesCelebrate 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.
Santa in the Village – Carriage Rides & More!
Rockbrook Village 108 & Center, Omaha, NE, United StatesCelebrate a family tradition Saturday, Nov. 29th from 12-3pm. Bring the little ones to visit Santa and share their holiday wishes, then the whole family can enjoy a complimentary horse and carriage ride around the village. Kids - stop by Doodle Art Studio for a free cookie and Great Harvest Bread Co. for free hot cocoa. Don't miss out on the amazing Christmas lights around the village come dusk. It is our way of saying thank you for supporting local on Small Business Saturday! Come join the fun!
Winter Wonderland in Papillion
Downtown Papillion Papillion, NEMark your calendars for Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 4:00–8:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic. Enjoy free carriage and hayrack rides, tap your toes to live music, and stroll beneath 800,000 sparkling lights that will illuminate our charming historic district. Shop the festive Christkindl Market, featuring unique handmade crafts, local treasures, and delicious seasonal treats. Warm up by the cozy fire pits, and don’t forget to visit the Portal Schoolhouse to see Santa and share your holiday wishes.
Holiday Lights Lighting Ceremony
Gene Leahy Mall 14th & Farnam, Omaha, NE, United StatesCelebrate the return of the holidays at The RiverFront! Thanks to generous support from the philanthropic community, along with the City of Omaha, this festive season will shine brighter than ever. Stroll through Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing, where hundreds of illuminated trees and joyful decorations spread seasonal cheer across all 72 acres of The RiverFront. Don’t miss the nearly 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the 8th Street Arrival Plaza in Heartland of America Park, a spectacular centerpiece of the celebration.
Ralston’s Holiday Magic 2025
City of Ralston Ralston, NE, United StatesJoin Mayor Groesser as they light up downtown and get into the holiday spirit! Bring your family out to enjoy a Ralston tradition! Visit Santa and enjoy FREE carriage rides, children's activities, hot chocolate, and cookies. 4:00pm - Holiday Magic Lighting Ceremony
Santa’s Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting in La Vista
La Vista La Vista, NE, United StatesSanta Claus is coming to town! Santa and his holiday crew will arrive in La Vista and travel through the City before stopping in Central Park to light the tree, lead a joyful sing-along and snap a big community selfie with Santa (no individual Santa photos). Come explore Santa’s Workshop, view Christmas lights in Central Park, see live animals, listen to Christmas carols and enjoy free cookies, cocoa and glow necklaces.
Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party 2025
Olde Towne Elkhorn 321 Elkhorn Dr., Elkhorn, NEEach year Relevant puts on Elkhorn’s Annual Tree Lighting Party in order to bless the Elkhorn community. Come celebrate with us on Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn on Sunday, November 30 from 4:00-5:30pm. The festivities are free and feature live Christmas music, a visit from Santa, fire pits, free food, s’mores, and hot cocoa. Invite your family and friends! All are welcome! The tree will be lit at 5:15pm.
Lights on Dundee 2025
Dundee 5011 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin in the heart of Dundee (50th and Underwood) for a night of holiday cheer! Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the Dundee mural, festive Christmas carols sung by local students, free trolley rides from Dundee Bank, and exciting activities from the North and South Poles!
Christmas in Wahoo
Wahoo, NE Wahoo, NEFamily-friendly day of holiday events throughout Wahoo capped with a downtown lighted winter parade and tree-lighting event.
Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna
City of Gretna Gretna, NE, United StatesPlease 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!
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Past Events
Nov 28th – Light Up Bellevue: Drive Thru Lights & Music Show – 6:00pm – FREE
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Light Up Bellevue is proud to once again host the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show at Washington Park in Bellevue. This impressive display, just east of Franklin Avenue, is the first large scale light and music display in Bellevue. The full light and music show will be on display starting on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6 PM through Sunday, January 5, 2025. Please turn your car radio to 91.9 FM or feel free to park and walk on the sidewalk through the display while listening to the music in the park.
- Location: Entrance to this event will be at the intersection of Mission Ave and Franklin St. in Bellevue.
Nov 29th – Christmas at Union Station: Tree Lighting Ceremony – 4:00-8:00pm – Tickets Required
- Enjoy loads of entertainment, including live music from Camille Metoyer Moten and a performance by Bellevue Little Theater. Cookie decorating, scavenger hunt and holiday crafts, plus Santa himself, will make for a fun evening! All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the countdown to lighting Omaha’s official Christmas tree, followed by a sing-a-long!
- Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE
Nov 29th – Lights of Aksarben Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE
- Experience the holiday magic as they transform Aksarben Village into a Whoville-inspired winter wonderland! Lights of Aksarben kicks off Friday, November 29, with the illumination of the Stinson Park tower as Omaha’s largest lit tree. Bundle up and join for a visit from Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, face painting, live music by Cindy Lou and the Who Who Done Its, and an appearance from Mr. Grinch, too! Come encounter the music and merriment in Aksarben Village… where there is always something fun going on!
- Location: Stinson Park – 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE
Nov 30th-Jan 1st – Holiday Lights Festival
- Nov 30th (6 p.m.): Lighting Ceremony – Kick-off the holiday season and see Downtown Omaha light up with festive lights!
- Dec 8th (11a.m.-4p.m.): KETV Family Festival – Enjoy a festive day full of family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions! PLUS! Ollie the Trolley will be providing FREE transportation!
- Dec 31st (7 p.m.): New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular – For the last signature event of the Holiday Lights Festival, enjoy the spectacular firework show in the warmth and safety of your vehicle!
Nov 30th – Winter Wonderland 2024: Downtown Papillion – 4:00-8:00pm
- Santa Parade, Free Carriage Rides, Holiday Market, Hayrack Rides, Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes, Pictures with Santa, Lighting Ceremony at 6:00, Live Music
- Story Times: 4:30, 5:30, & 6:30pm inside of Sump Memorial Library
- Location: Downtown Papillion, NE
Dec 1st – Ralston’s Holiday Magic – 1:00-7:00pm – FREE
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Join Mayor Groesser as we light up downtown and get into the holiday spirit! Bring your family out to enjoy a Ralston tradition! Visit Santa and enjoy FREE carriage rides, children’s activities, hot chocolate, and cookies.
- 3:15 – 4:00 Santa Claus cruises on a fire truck throughout Ralston
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4:00 Holiday Magic Lighting Ceremony by Mayor Don Groesser
- Location: Independence Square – 77th St. & Main St., Ralston, NE
Dec 1st – Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party – 4:00-5:30pm – FREE
- COME ONE, COME ALL and join for an old-fashioned Christmas extravaganza and kick off the holiday season with a bang at the 23rd Annual Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party! The evening will feature Santa and his elves, live Christmas music, hot dogs, chili, cookies, s’mores and hot cocoa ALL FOR FREE! The party will run from 4:00-5:30pm on Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn, with the lighting of the Elkhorn Christmas Tree at 5:00pm. Spread the word and join us for a wonderful celebration! THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE!
- Location: Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn
Dec 5th – Lights on Dundee – 5:00-9:00pm – FREE
- Join the Dundee Merchants for a festive evening at Lights on Dundee on Thursday, December 5th, from 5-8PM in the vibrant heart of Dundee at 50th and Underwood. Experience the joy of the season with delightful photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the enchanting Dundee mural.
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Dec 6th – Kickoff to Christmas – 5:00-7:00pm
- Celebrate the holiday season at our Kickoff to Christmas event! Enjoy a magical tree lighting ceremony, unique shopping from local brands at Apple House Market, and a delicious pre-fixe dinner with drink specials at Timbers. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with joy and festive spirit!
- Event starts at 5pm. Trolley will depart from Lied Lodge shortly after 5 p.m. with a ceremonial tree lighting at Arbor Lodge Mansion followed by shopping at Apple House Market, and back to Timbers for a pre-fixe dinner.
- Location: Arbor Day Farm – 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410
