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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. 

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.

Ralston’s Holiday Magic 2025 (Rescheduled From Nov 30th)

Join Mayor Groesser as they 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.
 
1:00 – 5:00 Carrell Towne Village Baright Public Library, 5555 S 77th St. Come see the display during library hours, Nov 30 Dec 31
1:00 – 5:00 Children’s Activities, Baright Public Library, 5555 S 77th St. Face painting and balloon animals
1:00 – 5:00 Library Book Sale Baright Public Library, 5555 S 77th St. Starting Dec. 14
5:00 Santa arrives on the West Side of City Hall
5:00 Holiday welcome Ceremony by Santa & Mayor Don Groesser
5:00 – 7:00 Conversations with Santa!
5:00 – 7:00 Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Candy Canes-Thank you Allo!
5:00 – 7:00 Horse & Carriage Rides
5:00 – 7:00 Chili Feed Ralston Fire Department & Rescue, 7629 Park Dr

Handmade Holiday Market

Please join the City of Gretna for our annual Handmade Holiday Market in conjunction with Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave. This event will take place in the old Fire Department Building right next to City Hall.

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!

Joslyn Castle Holiday Boutique

Gather with friends and family to shop in the warmth and beauty of Omaha’s historic treasure decorated in full holiday splendor.

Join for the annual Joslyn Castle & Gardens Holiday Boutique on Nov. 8th from 10am-4pm!

This year, they are thrilled to welcome over 25 vendors, offering wares for everyone on your holiday list.

All three levels of the home will be filled with local, small businesses ready to help you tackle that shopping list: from artisan candles, vintage treasures, original artworks, jewelry, menswear and accessories, and more!

Admission to the Saturday boutique is just $10 and benefits Joslyn Castle & Gardens, a non-profit organization with a mission of preserving and sharing the space for the community.

Christmas Open House at Lanoha Nurseries

Step into our Winter Wonderland 11am-2pm and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season! Try treats from some of our favorite local vendors and SANTA will be making his debut appearance for the year.