Lil Rosies Teaching Artist, Chloe Hug, from The Rose Theater will be visiting to lead an interactive reading of a book about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Children and families will get to enjoy the story, participate in fun theater activities, and get excited as we prepare for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Rose Theater.
Winterfest at Bayliss Park 2026
Join for Winterfest at Bayliss Park on Friday, November 20! Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. and activities begin promptly at 6 p.m. with the Bayliss Park holiday lighting ceremony.
Free Winterfest Activities From Last Year:
Lighting Ceremony (takes place promptly at 6 p.m.)
Santa’s Workshop featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus
Reindeer
Festive Photo Ops
Screening of the movie “Frozen 2”
Characters from the movie “Frozen”
Face Painting
Balloons
Free Hot Cocoa
Ice Sculpting
Games and Prizes
Art Activities
Pop-up Market (vendors!)
Live Music
Food Trucks
Giveaways
Bike rides with the Grinch
Lighting Ceremony (takes place promptly at 6 p.m.) Santa’s Workshop featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus Reindeer Festive Photo Ops Screening of the movie “Frozen 2” Characters from the movie “Frozen” Face Painting Balloons Free Hot Cocoa Ice Sculpting Games and Prizes Art Activities Pop-up Market (vendors!) Live Music Food Trucks Giveaways Bike rides with the GrinchFood Truck Food Court
Have dinner on Pearl Street! We will set up a food court at the intersection of Pearl and Willow with food trucks, seating, and live music. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Have dinner on Pearl Street! We will set up a food court at the intersection of Pearl and Willow with food trucks, seating, and live music. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Bayliss Park transforms into a wonderland at Winterfest. We hope to see you there!
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!
19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade!
Join for the 19th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade! Parade starts at 6pm with fireworks immediately following provided by Bellino Fireworks and the Salvation Army Kroc Center.
Santa and all of his friends will be here, as well as surprise parade guests!
Holiday Modern Market
Event Highlights:
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Shop Local: Shop 50+ curated small shops from around Nebraska
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Snacks + Sips: Enjoy delicious food, Dante Omaha pizza + salads, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, Retro Roast Coffee Camper and adult bevs, too!
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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.
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Little Locals: Bring the kiddos for some fun activities + holiday movies in our Little Locals area!
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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:
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Shop Local: Explore over 30 curated small shops from Nebraska offering unique, locally-made goods.
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Snacks + Sips: Enjoy delicious food, snacks, a hot cocoa bar, coffee, and adult beverages.
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Santa Sighting: Meet Santa Claus and take professional photos with him on both days from 10 AM to 4 PM.
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Little Locals: A fun play areas for kids to enjoy and stay entertained to make the line go quick
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Do Good: A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, a local charity that supports families with a child battling cancer.
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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!
Big Play Saturday: Christmas Slime
Bring your little scientist on by for an ooey-gooey holiday adventure! Besties Bash Co. is bringing their mobile slime lab to our store. Kids will get to make their own slime, fill it with all kinds of festive mix-ins, and then take it home to enjoy again and again. Their minds will be oozing with holiday cheer!
Christmas in Wahooville
🎄🎶 Jingle All the Way to Christmas in Wahooville! 🎶🎄
Get ready for a day filled with holiday cheer, small-town magic, and festive fun at Christmas in Wahooville on Saturday, December 5, 2026!
🎁 Festive activities and special events
🎄Christmas Block Party starting at NOON at 5th & LINDEN
🎅 Santa and his reindeer starting at 1 PM at 4th & LINDEN
🚒 Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 PM
🌟 Community Christmas Tree Lighting following the parade
Bring your family, invite your friends, and make a day of it! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with us in Wahooville!
📍Downtown Wahooville, Nebraska
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
Stay tuned for more details, participating businesses, and a full schedule of activities!
❤️ Hosted by the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce.
There’s no place like Wahooville for the holidays!
11th Annual 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.
Friday, November 13 from 4pm-8pm
Saturday, November 14 from 9am-5pm
Big Play Saturday – Santa at UMB Bank
Santa Claus is coming to town! Specifically, the UMB bank! Stop on by to take pics with Santa, his sleigh, and his ponies (the reindeer are still prepping for Christmas). Then, swing by Fat Brain Toys to get to work on that wish list. It’s a perfect start to the holiday season!