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
Letters to Santa
November 30-December 13
- Santa’s Workshop outdoor mailbox (8305 Park View Blvd.)
- La Vista Public Library indoor mailbox (9110 Giles Rd.)
Have you been good this year? Let Santa know. Write a letter and send it off to the North Pole. If you drop off a letter by December 13, you’ll get a response mailed back before Christmas.
You can ask Santa questions, share a story, draw a picture or just let him know what gifts are on your wishlist this year.
Drop your letters in one of the special mailboxes at Santa’s Workshop or at the Library. (No postage needed.) Be sure to include your name and return address so Santa knows where to send his reply.
Carter Lake Winter Movie Series: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Winter Wonderland in Papillion
A Little Wonder. A Lot of Magic.
Come experience why Papillion “feels like home” and was nominated as one of Hallmark Channel’s top 25 Merriest Christmas Towns 🎄
Winter Wonderland is a Papillion Community Foundation tradition, bringing thousands of community members to our historic downtown Papillion area.
Watch as Mayor David Black flips the switch to light up over 900,000+ lights throughout downtown
Grab a cup of hot chocolate and hop on a carriage or hayrack ride to see the lights around the city
Listen and watch live performances from community area musicians 🎶
Visit Santa in the Portal Schoolhouse and see his real life reindeer 🎅 🦌
Warm up by one of the many fire pits, or visit our many vendors for holiday gifting 🎁
Take pictures with Snowy the Mouse and other characters 🐭
Support Small Business Saturday by shopping at our many amazing downtown stores
Santa Paws Holiday Photos – SNAFU Rescue Fundraiser
Santa will be in town to see your furry friends! Please join at The Green Spot Omaha on Saturday, November 22nd, from 2-5 PM. If Santa isn’t your pup’s thing, they can shoot photos with just a festive holiday backdrop.
Reservations are encouraged but walk ins will be welcome! For just $20 (Cash or Venmo: @SNAFU-Rescue), you’ll get your holiday pics and help our cause for saving dogs!
Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright
Celebrate 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.
Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright
Celebrate 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.
The Tannenbaum Festival!
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It’s almost time for Blair’s favorite holiday tradition — the Tannenbaum Festival! ![]()
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This year’s event is co-hosted with the Blair Volunteer Firefighter’s Auxiliary and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday cheer — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ![]()
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