Santa Archives

Christmas at Union Station Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 10, 2025

Christmas at Union Station presented by FNBO festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Durham Museum. All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the countdown to lighting Omaha’s official Christmas tree, followed by a sing-a-long!

Please note, tree lighting will take place around 7PM.

Enjoy a memorable evening filled with:

Live music by Jordi and the Jitterbugs
Visit Jolly Saint Nick in Santa’s Cabin Experience
Cookie decorating
Scavenger hunt and holiday crafts
Explore our featured exhibitions, including HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever and Woven with History: Timeless Textiles from the Ak-Sar-Ben Collection

Christmas Open House at Lanoha Nurseries

November 5, 2025

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.

Cookies with Santa at Lighthouse Autism Center

November 5, 2025

Bring your family for a sensory-friendly and inclusive visit with Santa!

PHVFD Kids Christmas Party at the Station

November 5, 2025

Join for some amazing holiday memories down at the station. There will be handmade crafts, cookies and hot cocoa.

Then of course Santa will be making a special appearance to see the kids. Great photo opportunity!

FREE to the PUBLIC

Santapalooza at Scheels

November 5, 2025

SANTA IS COMING TO SCHEELS!!

Get your Christmas PJs on and stop by Omaha SCHEELS for a festive family day!

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus

Face Painting

Balloon Twisting

Special Gift from Santa and Mrs. Claus

Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party 2025

November 5, 2025

Each year Relevant puts on Elkhorn’s Annual Tree Lighting Party in order to bless the Elkhorn community. Come celebrate with us on Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn on Sunday, November 30 from 4:00-5:30pm. The festivities are free and feature live Christmas music, a visit from Santa, fire pits, free food, s’mores, and hot cocoa. Invite your family and friends! All are welcome! The tree will be lit at 5:15pm.

Santa Comes To Bennington

November 5, 2025

Save the date! The jolly ole elf will be making his annual visit to Bennington Elementary the Sunday after Thanksgiving from 1 – 3 p.m. There will be cocoa, Christmas carols, photo opps, and a whole lot of fun!

Winter Wonderland Holiday Skate

November 5, 2025

Skate to holiday music under twinkling lights. Santa & Mrs Claus photos and holiday themed raffle baskets.

Santa Pictures at Omaha Dog Bar

November 5, 2025

They can’t wait to welcome you (and your pups!) for Photos with Santa this holiday season! Because one date is never enough, they’re hosting two photo days so everyone gets their turn on the nice list:

Sunday, December 14th
Saturday, December 20th
11 AM – 1 PM

$15 per session – includes at least one edited digital photo with Santa!
No need to book ahead — we’re doing drop ins only.

Payment collected at the time of your photo
Edited photo emailed within 2 days
Photos taken inside the Leash Lounge
Photos can include just pups (up to 3) and/or human family!

Normal day pass rates apply for non-members.
All pups must be registered in our portal and have current Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccines.
omahadogbar.com/before-you-visit