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Santa’s Forest Festival

Don’t let the cold keep you indoors—Fontenelle Forest’s Winter Season Celebration is the perfect way to embrace the magic of winter in nature. From frosty walks to chilly outdoor adventures in Acorn Acres, we’re encouraging the community to bundle up get outdoors this winter!
Visit Santa in the Nature Center, then purchase a cup of coffee or hot cocoa before you head outdoors to enjoy the winter season.

Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna

Please 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.
– Plenty of photo opportunities to capture memories of you and your family.
– In the old Fire Hall next to City Hall will be the Handmade Holiday Market. Visit the markets Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BsuT1YaJ7/
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!
12pm Start:
Handmade Holiday Market
Kathy’s Bar and Grill
Candle House
Kids Roundup Daycare
Gretna Children’s Library
15 Two Home
Gretna Chamber of Commerce
B Soda Shop and Boutique
PRIM Studio
Wander and Wonder Kids Play Cafe
1pm Start:
Town and Country Floral
Resurrection Church
3:30pm Start:
Gretna Fire Museum
4pm Start at Peterson Park:
Knights of Columbus
Dance by Design
Gretna Library Foundation
City of Gretna
5:45pm Tree Lighting Ceremony
 
You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars!

Christmas at Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas 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.

Enjoy a memorable evening filled with:

PHVFD Kids Christmas Party at the Station

Join for some amazing holiday memories down at the station. There will be handmade crafts, cookies and hot cocoa.

Then of course Santa will be making a special appearance to see the kids. Great photo opportunity!

FREE to the PUBLIC

Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party 2025

Each 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.

Christmas Colorland Drop-in

Stop by anytime and get creative at our Christmas Colorland Drop-in program. Color Santa, snowflakes, reindeer, Christmas trees and more. This is a fun and relaxing way for families to enjoy the season together!

Holiday Songs and Meanings

Join as they listen to some of our favorite holiday songs and chat about their meanings. Bring your favorite to discuss. Holiday songs from all traditions are welcome! Please e-mail Cedate at [email protected] no later than Friday, December 12, with your song titles.

Families welcome. FREE

Elf Academy

Children become elves-in-training and work their way through different stations to see if they qualify to be one of Santa’s elves. Official Elf Certificates are awarded at the end of each session. Ideal for ages 4-12. Elf costume welcome!

Christmas Kiddie Crafts: Beaded Snowflakes

Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features themed crafts that help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and foster social interaction. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play 

Come join us and twist beads onto pipe cleaners to make sparkly snowflakes to hang up for winter fun!

Ages: 0-11

Christmas Kiddie Crafts: Christmas Cards

Let your little one’s imagination run wild! Kiddie Craft is a hands-on, creative program designed for children to explore colors, textures, and simple craft techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Each session features themed crafts that help build fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and foster social interaction. Grown-ups are welcome to craft alongside their kids or relax nearby. It’s the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of art and play!

In this activity, kids will make their own colorful Christmas cards with stickers, glitter, and drawings to give to someone special!

Ages: 0-11