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Santa Storytime at Fremont Mall

Join for a magical evening of holiday fun at Fremont Mall with Keene Memorial Library!

📖 Enjoy festive stories read by Santa himself and capture the moment with a photo with Santa — available with in-house printing and digital options!

📅 Date: November 28
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fremont Mall

Bring the whole family and get into the holiday spirit with stories, smiles, and plenty of ho-ho-holiday cheer! 🎄❤️

Family Nights with Santa & Holiday Concert Series at The Durham

Ho Ho Ho! During the busy holiday season, The Durham Museum makes it easy for families to create special memories with Santa. Tuesday Nights with Santa are filled with family-fun activities, and of course, an appearance from Jolly Saint Nick himself!

Plan your family’s visit now to enjoy all the evening has to offer:

  • Santa’s Cabin Experience: Come see Jolly Saint Nick and share your Christmas wishlists
  • Sock Skating Pond: Slide and glide with family and friends at our new indoor sock skating experience. No frostbite, just fun!
  • Create a holiday craft at the Mangelsen’s Craft Corner
  • Enjoy live performances by local musical ensembles in front of the 40-foot tree
  • Take part in the FNBO Elfie Scavenger Hunt and see how many elves you can cross off
  • Let it snow! Close the night out at 7:50PM with an indoor winter wonderland “snowfall” inside the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall

Please note, Santa’s Cabin closes at 7:30PM. Upon arriving to the museum, families wanting to see Santa are highly encouraged to do so at the beginning of their visit. Jolly Saint Nick is quite a popular fella, so wait times may be longer than usual.

Brunch and Santa

Join for a festive morning of delicious brunch, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City!

Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights

Frosty Nights, Christmas Village & Lights, offers the Omaha area a fully interactive Christmas experience, where friends and families can start a new holiday tradition.

Stretching across 80 acres, Falconwood Frosty Nights will have some serious wattage and shine bright with an infinite number of lights!

Visit Santa at Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen

Santa Claus is coming to town he’s making a special stop at @ollie_hobbes – Papillion! 🎅🏼
Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy a night out with the family. Mark your calendars with the dates:
December 1st, 5:30-7:30pm & December 15th, 5:30-7:30pm

Lunch with Santa

Santa is coming to Freddy’s! Come and have lunch with him on December 13 from 11 AM -1 PM and receive a sweet treat.

Zoolightful

There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
 
Experience a night like no other as Zoolightful comes alive with glowing color, festive flavors, and unforgettable moments shared with family and friends. Wander through pathways filled with light, laughter, and all new larger-than-life displays, then warm up with the tastes of the season and cozy spots that make every memory merry and bright. From the first sparkle to the last sip of cocoa, every moment at the Zoo shines with holiday magic.