Beautiful Tree Lighting Ceremonies in the Omaha Area

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

Nov 27th – Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade Event – 6:00pm – FREE

• 17th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade! Parade starts at 6pm with fireworks immediately following provided by Bellino Fireworks and the Salvation Army Kroc Center.  Santa and all of his friends will be here, as well as surprise parade guests!
• Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center – 7775 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE 68046

Nov 28th – Light Up Bellevue: Drive Thru Lights & Music Show – 6:00pm – FREE 

• 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 – Village Pointe Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration Presented by Woodhouse – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Join Village Pointe for the annual tree lighting to kick off the holiday season!  Free carriage rides will be offered immediately following the lighting ceremony until 9 PM.  Holiday characters will be available for pictures after the tree lighting.  Santa will be inside Marcus Village Pointe Cinema lobby after the event. 
• Peppermint Elves Performance – 6:00 PM
• Santa Parade – 7:00 PM | Davenport Street – Santa will arrive by carriage led by the Arlington High School marching band along with favorite storybook and holiday characters. 
• Location: Village Pointe – 17305 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68118

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

Dec 1st – Santa’s Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting – 1:00-6:30pm – FREE

• Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa and his entourage will arrive in La Vista and travel through the City before stopping in Central Park to light the tree, lead a singalong and take a group selfie with the community.
• Location: Across City streets/Central Park & Santa’s Workshop (8305 Park View Blvd.)

Dec 1st – Ralston’s Holiday Magic – 1:00-7:00pm – FREE

• 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
• 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

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.
• Location: 50th and Underwood, Omaha, NE 68132

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

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Past Events

Nov 14th – Tree of Lights Family Festival 2024 – 5:00pm (Tree Lighting at 6:00pm) – FREE

• Join in the American National Bank parking lot at the corner of 90th & Dodge for the 2024 Tree of Lights Family Festival. It all starts at 5 p.m. on Nov. 14 with free food, family-fun activities, and pictures with Santa. Then, the fun continues with live musical performances and the lighting of our 75-foot-tall Christmas tree just after sunset.
• Location: American National Bank – 8990 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114

Nov 17th – Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing Kick Off – Dusk – FREE

• Don’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.
• Location: Midtown Crossing at Turner Park – 200 S 31st Ave, Omaha, NE

Nov 22nd – Winterfest at Bayliss Park – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. with the tree lighting ceremony. Santa Claus and Mayor Matt Walsh will lead the crowd in a lively rendition of “Jingle Bells,” followed by a countdown to light up the park with over 60,000 twinkling lights!
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in their tent for photos, and children can send their Christmas wishes without waiting in line by dropping letters into the North Pole Mailbox at the Letters to Santa station.  Bike rides with The Grinch
• New this year, we’ve added more attractions to reduce wait times. In addition to face painting, balloon art, and holiday-themed photo cutouts, families can enjoy an outdoor screening of the movie Frozen. Plus, three beloved characters from the film will be on-site for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities!
• Location: Bayliss Park – 100 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503