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Free Family Events this Weekend in Omaha {12/20-12/23}

There are MANY Free Holiday Events to enjoy this weekend!  Be sure to visit our Huge List of Free Holiday Family-Friendly Events in Omaha and the Family-Friendly Event Calendar for additional details on these and many more upcoming Holiday events!  Also, see more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!

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Ongoing:

Thursday:

Friday:

  • See Ongoing Events

Saturday:

Sunday:

Looking Ahead:

  • Christmas Party at SkateDaze – 12/24-12/25, 1-5pm (Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Open Door Mission and get FREE admission.)

It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  If you know of a Free Family Event happening this weekend, please leave a comment below and I will add it to the list!

Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!

Free Family Events this Weekend in Omaha {12/13-12/16}

There are MANY Free Holiday Events to enjoy this weekend!  Be sure to visit our Huge List of Free Holiday Family-Friendly Events in Omaha and the Family-Friendly Event Calendar for additional details on these and many more upcoming Holiday events!  Also, see more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!

See Also:

Ongoing:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Looking Ahead:

It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  If you know of a Free Family Event happening this weekend, please leave a comment below and I will add it to the list!

Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!

Cardstore: 29¢ Holiday Cards + Free Shipping Today Only!

There’s STILL time to send Holiday cards to your friends and family!  Today only, use code CCP2229, and get your Holiday Cards for 29¢ each + Free Shipping at Cardstore! Personalize your Holiday cards with photos and a personal message, and Cardstore will mail the cards directly to you OR to your friends and family.

This is a great deal – 29¢ for a personalized card and they can mail it for you!  Hurry, this offer expires at 11:59pm PST on 12/12/12.

Coupon Details:

Holiday cards include Christmas, Season’s Greetings, Kwanzaa, & New Year’s. Free shipping only valid on orders shipped to US destinations and military addresses. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer is subject to change and expires at 11:59pm PST on 12/12/12. Offer intended for use in the U.S., U.S. territories, & Canada.

(Note: The links in this post are my referral links. Read my disclosure policy here.)

Amazing Christmas Light Displays in the Omaha Area

A holiday light display with a large white light Christmas tree with a star on top.

One of our favorite Holiday traditions is driving around looking at Christmas lights.  Houses everywhere are decorated with bright lights, inflatables, decorations, and some even have their own radio station!

Some displays are truly impressive, choreographed to music and mesmerizing to watch.  Enjoy this list of Amazing Christmas Light Displays in the Omaha Area!

My hope is to keep adding to this list with your help.  Do you have a favorite to add?  Please leave a comment below and I will add it to the list.

 

Amazing Displays

NW Omaha

Corner of North 161st Street and 162nd Street in Barrington Park (NW of 156th and Dodge)

Corner of Nelson’s Creek Drive and Lake Street (NW of 144th and Blondo)

15055 Meredith Avenue – (website) 91.9 FM

13468 Larimore Avenue – 107.7 FM – and their entire street is beautiful – many houses are decorated!

 

SW Omaha

2816 S. 217th Circle – 99.3 FM

21727 Cimarron Road

4181 South 199th Circle – 107.1 FM

Christmas on U Street – 19361 U Street – 90.1 FM

16322 Rolling Ridge

5728 South 152nd Street

16164 Monroe – Wooden Christmas figures

6712 South 150th Street

16404 Washington Street

16002 Hayes Street – and neighbor

17829 Lillian Street

181st Street and Harney

 

North Central

8405 Grand Avenue – 94.5 FM

8306 Sprague – 95.5 FM

10518 Spaulding Circle

 

South Central

8218 South 103rd Street

8846 Park View Boulevard

7406 Ontario Street – 96.7 FM Lights by Leds Facebook page.  There is an amazing house synced to music: one block south of Grover at 72nd, just beyond the Burger King. ~ Thanks, Sarah! 

8076 Gold

Corner of Nina and 82nd Street

3602 South 66th Street – 103.3 FM

6610 South A Street – 107.9 FM

**Update: Do you remember the awesome house in LaVista last year?  Well, they have moved and are not doing a display this year, but they are planning another wonderful display in 2013!  Enjoy a beautiful picture of their old house on their Facebook page!

 

Neighborhoods

Linden Estates – East side of 144th between Dodge and Blondo

The Ridges – bordered by Pacific, Center, 180th St, and 192nd St ~ Thanks, Dana!

Barrington Park – north of West Dodge Road between 156th and 168th Street

Fontenelle Hills Neighborhood in Bellevue

Dundee, Memorial Park, Happy Hollow, Fairacres

Silverleaf Estates

Holiday Lights Festival – Downtown Omaha

Midtown Crossing

 

Remember, if you know of other amazing light displays, please leave a comment below and I will add them to the list!

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Free Family Events this Weekend in Omaha {12/6-12/9}

There are MANY Free Holiday Events to enjoy this weekend!  Be sure to visit our Huge List of Free Holiday Family-Friendly Events in Omaha and the Family-Friendly Event Calendar for additional details on these and many more upcoming Holiday events!  Also, see more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!

Ongoing:

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Win Tickets to Omaha Children’s Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, or a Starbucks Giftcard!  Enter the FUN Holiday Giveaway here through 12/9!  

It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  If you know of a Free Family Event happening this weekend, please leave a comment below and I will add it to the list!

Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!

50 Holiday Cards for $15 Shipped!

Looking for a great deal on Holiday Cards?  Right now through 12/7, create 50 Holiday Cards for only $15 shipped at Vistaprint!  We ordered our cards from Vistaprint this year, and I am excited to get them in the mail!

Choose from over 3700 fully customizable folded and flat holiday cards for only $15, with shipping and processing included.  Just add your own personal touch with photos and holiday greetings!

(Note: The links in this post are my referral links. Read my disclosure policy here.)

Free Family Events this Weekend in Omaha {11/29-12/2}

There are MANY Free Holiday Events to enjoy this weekend!  Be sure to visit our Huge List of Free Holiday Family-Friendly Events in Omaha or the Family-Friendly Event Calendar for additional details on these and many more upcoming Holiday events!

Ongoing:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Win Tickets to Omaha Children’s Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, or a Starbucks Giftcard!  Enter the FUN Holiday Giveaway here! 

It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.  If you know of a Free Family Event happening this weekend, please leave a comment below and I will add it to the list!

Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!

Giving Tuesday – Give Back in Omaha

A heart drawn into the sand next to a shoreline.

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are all focused on Holiday Shopping.  This year, we have a new day to help encourage and celebrate Holiday Giving and Service.

“We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals….Wouldn’t it be great to have a day for giving back?”  Giving Tuesday was created to encourage and inspire giving throughout the Holiday Season.

Many individuals and families already make volunteering a part of their Holiday tradition including participating in an Angel Tree program through work, Adopting-A-Family through Church, delivering Thanksgiving meals, or ringing bells for Salvation Army.  I am always inspired by those who work in non-profit agencies – they truly love their work and give so much more than the material items they might provide.  Thank you for giving of yourself to help others.  Let your service brighten the Holidays for many, and inspire others to do the same.  

There are many wonderful organizations in and around Omaha whose mission is to help others.  Here are a few that I have had the privilege to work with:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands – “Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.”

Completely KIDS – “Completely KIDS is an Omaha nonprofit whose mission is to develop youth and their families through out-of-school time and family strengthening programs in communities where they live.”

Heartland Hope Mission – “Our mission is to provide food, clothing and promote self sufficiency for people in need.”

Hope Center for Kids –  “Hope Center for Kids strives to faithfully inspire hope in youth and children in the inner city through education, employability, collaboration and faith.”

Ted E. Bear Hollow – “Ted E. Bear Hollow is the community resource where our grieving children and teens come to heal.”

United Way Omaha – “To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.”

Desiring to volunteer over the Holidays or throughout the year?  Search the United Way’s online database for Adult & Youth Volunteer Opportunities at dozens of local nonprofit organizations.  Give the gift of joy and time this Holiday Season.  Together, we can all make a difference!

CC image courtesy of Gisela Giardino

Do you have a favorite organization that you volunteer with?  Please share in the comments below!

Save on Holiday Cards at Cardstore, Shutterfly, Tiny Prints, and Vistaprint!

Creating your Holiday cards?  Enjoy these great savings available now!

Have these expired?  See more Photo Deals here!

Cardstore –  70% off Holiday Cards & Invites PLUS addressed, stamped, and mailed for free!  Use Coupon Code: CCN2770.  Offer is subject to change and expires at 11:59pm PST on 12/2/12.  You can have them delivered right away, OR if you don’t want your cards to arrive at friend’s and family’s mailboxes until a later date, Cardstore will let you pick your delivery date.

Shutterfly – Save up to 40% on Holiday cards, up to 50% off Photo Books, 50% off additional calendars (buy one, get a bunch of them 50% off), and up to $50 off canvas prints through 11/28.  Plus, Get an EXTRA 20% off your entire order using the code EXTRA20.

Tiny Prints – Save 25% off all Tiny Prints orders using the code WKDSALE1112 at checkout through 12/2, no minimum purchase required.  Their site is super easy to use and you can customize everything. You can write your own text, upload pictures, and make everything uniquely you!

Vistaprint – 50 Holiday Cards for $15 through November 30th!  Don’t miss out on this great offer from Vistaprint and start designing your own personalized photo greeting cards to send to everyone on your mailing list!  Shipping & Processing starts at $7.09.

(Note: The links in this post are my referral links. Read my disclosure policy here.)

Free Family Events this Weekend in Omaha – 11/21-11/25

The weekend is almost here!  Every Thursday (Wednesday this week in preparation for the Holiday Weekend), I post many free (or almost free) fun family activities to enjoy in Omaha and nationwide!  Be sure to visit the Event Calendar (or the calendar list view on the right of this page) for more information on ALL of the free activities coming up!  

♦-Designates National Event.

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Highlights of Upcoming Omaha Events

♦Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop – 11/10-12/24

Free photo with Santa, free crafts, free games and activities.

Miracle on Farnam – 11/15-1/1, 8am-1am

All along Farnam Street, Fourteen of Omaha’s creative non-profits will showcase their artistry and imagination by transforming ordinary window space into holiday miracles.  Read about our wonderful visit to Miracle on Farnam here!

Gingerbread House Display at the Mormon Trail Center – 11/17-12/29

The display, located at 3215 State Street, is open to the public November 17th-December 29th.  The center is open daily 9am-9pm, and will close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and will be closed on Christmas day.

Christmas Around the World – 11/17-12/31, 9am-9pm

A multitude of Gingerbread houses will be on display at the Kanesville Tabernacle, 222 East Broadway, in Council Bluffs, November 17th through December 31st.  Gingerbread Concert Series: 11/17, 12/15 and 12/22 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival at Shadow Lake Towne Center – 11/21, 6-9pm

Concert, parade, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting, fireworks, photos with characters, and complimentary carriage rides with Santa.  Fun for the whole family!

YMCA Free Community Day – Thanksgiving Day, 11/22

Check with your local Y location for hours and details.

Holiday Lights Festival – 11/22-1/6

Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with a full season of festive, family-friendly activities, plus enjoy more than 40 blocks of beautiful lights in Downtown Omaha.

Joslyn Art Museum Free Thanksgiving Weekend 2012 – 11/23-11/25

Joslyn will offer free admission over Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, November 23, through Sunday, November 25, as a thank you to the community.  Simply bring a non-perishable food item for your admission, and Joslyn will donate all items collected to Food Bank for the Heartland.

Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Village Pointe – 11/23, 6-9pm

Concert, complimentary hot cider and cookies, parade, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting, fireworks, visits with Santa, and complimentary carriage rides.  Fun for the whole family!

Mulhall’s Family Days – 11/24-11/25, 12-3pm

Enjoy cookies and cocoa, take your photo with Santa, visit two of his reindeer, and participate in children’s activities.

Winter Wonderland at Sump Memorial Library, Papillion – 11/24, 5-8pm

Come to the Winter Wonderland on Saturday, November 24th from 5-8pm. Enjoy stories with Mrs. Claus and Jingles the Elf at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Decorate a Holiday Bag!

Winter Wonderland in Dowtown Papillion – 11/24, 5-9pm

Bring the family and enjoy a variety of free activities: carriage rides, bonfire, Santa, popcorn, hot chocolate, photos with live reindeer and so much more!

LaVista Holiday Events – 11/25-12/20

  • Letters to Santa
  • Santa’s Sleigh Ride (Sunday, November 25)

Planning Ahead

See Many More Upcoming Free Holiday Family-Friendly Events in Omaha!

Home Depot Free Kids Workshop – 12/1, 9am-12pm

Home Depot offers FREE kid’s workshops on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am-12pm. They are designed for children ages 5-12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.

  • Saturday, December 1, 2012 – Build a picture frame

Lowe’s Free Build and Grow Clinic – 12/1, 10am-11am

Lowe’s offers free Build and Grow clinics every other Saturday at 10am. Bring the kids to any Lowe’s store to build fun projects. This is recommended for children in grades 1st-5th. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic’s date.

  • Sandman’s Plane – 12/1

It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

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