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Bring a craft project to the library to decorate with our supplies. This month we will have some Christmas crafts to do as well!

3rd Annual Craft Fair at St. Augustine Episcopal Church

Be sure to make your list and check it twice!  You’ll find gifts for all ages at their hand make craft fair.  

All proceeds from vendor fee’s, raffle, as well as food and drink sold by St. Augustine on the day of the market will benefit Magdalene Omaha, their mission is to provide individualized support for survivors of sex trafficking to achieve freedom from violence, trauma, and addiction. 

 

Light The Table: Moms Night Out

Together, we’re lighting more than candles, we’re lighting hope. 100% of raffle proceeds raised helps children & families at Brighten Our Future Early Learning Center in Omaha. Our goal is big: help us support 50 families this holiday season!

Chanukah Skate Night at Heartwood Preserve

Welcome to what will quickly become another Omaha tradition. We are taking over the Heartwood pop up winter rink for a full four hour Chanukah party. To reserve your skating time just email the rink at the posted address. You do not need to be an ice skater to have a great time. There will be Israeli donuts, the latke truck, hot cocoa stations, crafts for all ages and the debut of our ice sculptured Menorah. When the sculptor finishes, we will light it together. Watching a Menorah emerge from a block of ice is a sight you will not forget.

RSVP here

Annual Menorah Parade

We are finishing Chanukah off with a bang. Join us as we parade across the city with lit Menorahs mounted on our cars. It is one of the most joyous, uplifting and proudly Jewish moments of the year. If you have never been in the parade, make this the year. If you have done it before, you know there is nothing like it.

Be part of the Annual Menorah Parade where music and fun Chanukah activities await you!

RSVP at ochabad.com/chanukahrsvp

Chanukah Kick-off

The annual celebration returns, bigger and brighter. This year’s special feature will be a full balloon Menorah that will rise as the sun sets. We will have balloon artists twisting creations for the kids, a bubble machine filling the plaza with magic, and our famous latke truck rolling in hot and ready. Music, menorah, community and pure joy. It is the perfect way to launch the Festival of Lights.

Featuring:
* Balloon Menorah
* Chanukah Balloon Animals
* The Latke Truck

RSVP at ochabad.com/chanukahrsvp

2nd Annual Downtown Papillion Cookie Crawl

2nd Annual Downtown Papillion Cookie Crawl—a festive tradition that’s quickly becoming a local favorite! Last year, over 200 cookie lovers joined in the fun, collecting mouthwatering treats from small businesses all around town.

This year, we’re turning up the holiday cheer with 15 local shops teaming up with 15 incredible cookie creators. That’s 15 chances to indulge your sweet tooth while supporting local!

Winterland Ice Skating at Heartwood Preserve

Welcome to Winterland: Where Holiday Memories are Made 

Our family-friendly ice rink offers a magical experience for skaters of all ages, nestled in the scenic beauty of Heartwood Preserve. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or stepping on to the ice for the first time, our ice rink is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with loved ones. Open during the winter season, we invite you to glide, twirl, and delight in the joy of skating in the heart of West Omaha. 

Only skaters need to reserve a ticket. All attending need to sign a waiver.

Winterland at Heartwood: Chanukah Skate Night

Celebrate the Festival of Lights on ice!

Enjoy free skating, Kosher treats, arts & crafts in our heated tent, and the lighting of the Ice Menorah, sculpted live during the event. Presented in partnership with Chabad of Nebraska.