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Midtown Merry Market

Empire Room at Midtown Crossing

Free and open to the public

Make merry – with local makers and vendors! 

Join for festivities & drinks for our annual Midtown Merry Market! Shop 30 local makers and vendors – hand-poured candles and soaps, hand-lettered signs and products, coffees and teas, trendy clothing and much more. 

The weekend also marks the start of Turner Park’s annual “Season of Lights” with dozens of trees and thousands of lights glowing at dusk each evening through the season. You won’t want to miss this spectacle! 

Enjoy:

  • Storytime with Santa and Mrs Claus from 12 noon to 1pm
  • Holiday Sips from The Empire Room’s fully-stocked bar, including the signature Merry Mimosas!
  • Open to the public with free admission
  • Holiday photo opportunities nearby including the festive tree in Farnam Court and life-size Santa Sleigh in Turner Park 

The Empire Room is located in Omaha, overlooking the beautiful Turner Park at 200 S 31st Ave. Unit 4107. Special thanks to the Empire Room for the lovely venue!  

Buy Local Craft and Vendor Fair

Saturday, November 8

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Save the Date! On Saturday, November 8, a variety of local crafters, independent vendors and small business owners will be selling their goods, just in time for the holidays. Visit the Library and shop until you drop!

Admission is free! Lunch will be available for purchase.

Handcrafted and direct sales are welcome.

There is no fee for vendors.

Holiday Modern Market

Event Highlights:

  • Shop Local: Shop 50+ curated small shops from around Nebraska

  • Snacks + Sips: Enjoy delicious food, Dante Omaha pizza + salads, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, Retro Roast Coffee Camper and adult bevs, too!

  • Santa Sighting: Visit and get complimentary pics with Santa Claus by our professional photographer, Shane Thibault Photography. Santa will be available Saturday from 9am-5pm and the pictures will be on A Local Collective’s Facebook page for you to download and share.

  • Little Locals: Bring the kiddos for some fun activities + holiday movies in our Little Locals area!

  • Do Good: We’re honored to partner with Angels Among Us – a local charity that financially assists families who have a child battling cancer – a portion of ticket sales will go directly to Angels Among Us!

Bring the entire family for a weekend of festive shopping, sipping, and making memories!

Holiday Modern Market

Event Highlights:

  • Shop Local: Explore over 30 curated small shops from Nebraska offering unique, locally-made goods.

  • Snacks + Sips: Enjoy delicious food, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, coffee, and adult beverages.

  • Santa Sighting: Meet Santa Claus and take professional photos with him on both days from 10 AM to 4 PM.

  • Little Locals: A fun play areas for kids to enjoy and stay entertained to make the line go quick

  • Do Good: A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.

  • Giveaways Galore: We are so excited to partner with Elevate Recovery and Medspa again for Ladies’ Night – they are giving away THOUSANDS of dollars of products and services (every 15 minutes of Ladies’ Night) including Hydrafacial Deluxe, Smooth + Radiant Facial, SkinVive, Lip Flips, Lash Life and Brow Tint, Lip Filler, 10-pack of wellness injections and recovery therapies, stretch sessions + more! The grand prize includes a Skin Consultation, 20 units of Botox, Lip Filler and a Local Cryofacial. They will also provide swag bags and deals on their services.

Bring the entire family for a weekend of festive shopping, sipping, and making memories!

Merry Market in Wahoo

Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie. Merry Market is a two day event starting on November 7th at 4pm to 8pm and continuing on November 8th from 9am to 5pm.

Midwest Fest

Artisan Showcase: Shop from over 150 curated artists, makers, and entrepreneurs in a fun and inspiring environment that champions community, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Flavor Quest: Indulge in a variety of delicious eats from some of Omaha’s best food vendors. Sip on craft cocktails, local brews, and artisanal coffee as you explore bold flavors and unique bites.

Artistic Impact: Proudly partnering with non-profit Local Artists, Local Art, we showcase and support Omaha artists by creating dedicated spaces and exhibits at Midwest Fest.

Support Local: When you shop small, you’re backing local talent, fueling creativity, and keeping the community thriving.

For more information visit:
www.midwestfest.com

Westside High School Fall Craft Fair

We are excited to see you at the Westside High School FALL Craft Fair. The event will showcase 150+ Vendors! Food Trucks!! A Raffle!! This event is a Girls Basketball Fundraiser.