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Holiday Harmony

During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages. 

Schedule of 2025 performances:

  • Saturday, November 29
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Jean Holtmann
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | A Ring of Flutes
  • Sunday, November 30
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Ty Hughes
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | Jodi Van Winkle
  • Saturday, December 6
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Jean Holtmann
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | A Ring of Flutes
  • Sunday, December 7
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Gail Graeve
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | Nancy Rix
  • Saturday, December 13
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Nancy Rix
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | Ashley Mohling
    • 6 to 8 p.m. | Tangier Shrine Chanters (included with a Bright Nights ticket)
  • Sunday, December 14
    • 10 to noon | MasterSingers of Omaha
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | Dundee Piano
  • Saturday, December 20
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Natalie McNamara
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | Ashley Mohling
  • Sunday, December 21
    • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Natalie McNamara
    • 1 to 3 p.m. | Lisa Lybeck

Pancakes with Santa

Bring the kids to visit with the jolly old man in his bright red suit as he stops by the garden to spread cheer (and maybe a little butter) this holiday season. Stack up pancakes, pour on the syrup, and make magical memories surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season. November 29 or December 20.

Santa Claus will be available for guests to share their wishes and take photos from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (please bring your own camera).

After breakfast, continue the fun by exploring the garden’s holiday show, along with the beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens at Lauritzen Gardens, including Sofia’s Play Garden and the newly re-opened Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory!

$25, Ages 13+
$15, Ages 3-12
FREE, Ages 2 and under
Garden members receive 30% off of ticket prices.

Pancakes with Santa

Bring the kids to visit with the jolly old man in his bright red suit as he stops by the garden to spread cheer (and maybe a little butter) this holiday season. Stack up pancakes, pour on the syrup, and make magical memories surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season. November 29 or December 20.

Santa Claus will be available for guests to share their wishes and take photos from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (please bring your own camera).

After breakfast, continue the fun by exploring the garden’s holiday show, along with the beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens at Lauritzen Gardens, including Sofia’s Play Garden and the newly re-opened Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory!

$25, Ages 13+
$15, Ages 3-12
FREE, Ages 2 and under
Garden members receive 30% off of ticket prices.

Lauritzen Gardens: Santa Stops Here

Santa is on his way to Lauritzen Gardens! Bring the kids to visit with the jolly old man in the bright red suit as he stops at the garden this holiday season. Share a wish with the North Pole’s greatest ambassador, and capture this year’s holiday family photo (please bring your own camera to take pictures).

Santa will spread holiday cheer on each event evening November 28 through December 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. Santa will be located in the classroom of Sofia’s Play Garden.

Included with a ticket to Bright Nights.

DIY Tree Decorating Seminar

Decorating the Christmas tree is one of our most cherished holiday traditions, and the beautiful tree becomes the backdrop for so many more – taking family photos, discovering Santa’s gifts, curling up on the sofa to admire the twinkling color. In the next demonstration in our DIY series, Visual Merchandiser Andrea Hansen will lead you through the design process she uses to transform an unadorned tree into a stunning Christmas centerpiece for your home.

Every Christmas tree is as unique as the people who decorate it. Whether your tree is formal with a carefully selected theme or loaded with your family’s priceless treasures, Andrea’s simple step-by-step process will tie everything into a beautiful, unified display. It’s all about the layering – Andrea will show you how she adds various décor elements – lifelike evergreens, berries, iced branches, ornaments, and ribbon – one at a time to add texture, dimension, and style. And when she’s done, she’ll do it again – twice – showing three different design themes to spark new creativity in your tree-decorating this year.

This seminar is free to attend and no pre-registration is required.

Santa and His Reindeer are Flying into Bel Air Plaza

Santa and his reindeer are flying into Bel Air Plaza on December 6th and December 13th. Come out to the plaza to talk to Santa and see the reindeer. Elsa and Anna will be there serving cookies and hot cocoa!! This is a special event for everyone and we hope to see you there.

Santa and His Reindeer are Flying into Bel Air Plaza

Santa and his reindeer are flying into Bel Air Plaza on December 6th and December 13th. Come out to the plaza to talk to Santa and see the reindeer. Elsa and Anna will be there serving cookies and hot cocoa!! This is a special event for everyone and we hope to see you there.

Grinch Christmas Bingo & Photos with the Grinch

The Grinch is stealing Christmas, but you can steal that bingo prize! Bring the family to take photos with the Grinch, play Bingo, and have some winter fun at Infusion.
If Inclement weather the event will be held Friday December 19th. Same times!
We have presents under the tree for bingo winners both Adults and Kids!
– Bingo is free to play with drink purchase
– Have your photo taken with the Grinch for unique Christmas memories
– Gift bags and coloring for all children attending
– Free Hot Chocolate for the kids
– Bases Loaded fresh baked pizza & cheesy bread on site.
– The Grinch will be roaming the event for some interaction and mischief!
– And of course, your favorite holiday movie on the BIG screen!

LNK Santa Bash 2025

Santa has landed at the LNK Terminal! Enjoy hot chocolate, festive activities, live performances, and a free photo with Santa.

Get ready for a family-friendly event filled with holiday cheer and fun activities for all ages! This year, we’re keeping things cozy with a “Wear Your Festive PJs” theme — come comfy and ready to enjoy a Christmas celebration that feels just like home.

Event Highlights:

  • FREE photo with Santa
  • Hot chocolate station
  • FREE cookies courtesy of Insomnia Cookies
  • Ornament making & magic reindeer food craft station
  • Face painting by Santa’s elves from White Castle Roofing
  • Balloon artists
  • Dance performance by Starstruck Dance Academy and Ritmo y Raiz
  • Western’s Arts & crafts station
  • Toys for Tots donation drive

Santa Bash will take place inside the LNK Terminal (first floor). Free parking will be available for all guests. Space is limited, so please RSVP for everyone in your group to reserve your spot.

LNK can’t wait to spread some holiday cheer with you!

Christmas Bird Count

Are you a beginning birder looking to improve your skills? Are you interested in citizen science? Join us at Fontenelle Forest and participate in the 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count!  

The Christmas Bird Count is a bird count that takes place every year around the holiday season! The Christmas Bird Count has been happening since 1900, and this year you can help! Join on a naturalist-guided bird count on the trails or boardwalk near the Nature Center. They will be hiking snow or shine, so make sure you come dressed for the weather! They’ll start with a brief history of the CBC, then hit the trails with a naturalist! Naturalists will lead hikes out to the Boardwalk or surrounding trails, but you can also opt to count birds inside by the bird feeders. They have binoculars available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis, but we encourage you to bring your own!  

After the count is finished, They will have hot chocolate and coffee in the Forest Room as we tally our results! This is a family-friendly event, and we’ll also have crafts and coloring pages for children available.  

This event will start with a brief presentation about the Christmas Bird Count, then will break into our hiking groups and hit the trails! Refreshments, crafts, and tallying our results will take place after the hike.