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Big Play Saturday: Poppin’ Penelope’s Holiday Magic Show

What better way to get excited for the magic of the holiday season than with ACTUAL magic? Stop by to see the amazing Poppin’ Penelope inspire wonder and joy with a special Christmas-themed magic show. Plus, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be next door at UMB to say hello! By the time you leave, the idea of flying reindeer might not seem so far-fetched after all!

Santa Goes to Space

It’s the Most Wonderful Mission of the Year

Bring the family for a holiday celebration that’s truly out of this world. Meet Santa from 12 to 4, visit with two real reindeer, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa in our Fireside Room. From cookies and snacks to festive fun, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter afternoon surrounded by aircraft, lights, and the spirit of the season.

At 2:00 pm, gather in the theater for a special reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The 501st Legion (Star Wars characters) will be making appearances throughout the day, and our Maker’s Market will feature unique gifts from local creators. Kids can write letters or color pictures for Santa before delivering them in person.

Event Details

  • Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit: 12PM to 4PM

  • Reindeer Encounter: Two reindeer on site

  • Fireside Room: Cocoa, cookies, and snacks from 12–4 in the theater

  • Storytime: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas at 2:00 pm

  • Special Guests: Members of the 501st Legion

  • Maker’s Market: Local vendors with holiday gifts

  • Letters to Santa: Coloring and note-writing for kids

Christmas at the Farm

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event.

Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas

Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament.

2 and under is free.

For additional cost Face Painting and Balloons are available.

Christmas at the Farm

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event.

Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas

Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament.

2 and under is free.

For additional cost Face Painting and Balloons are available.

Christmas at the Farm

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event.

Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas

Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament.

2 and under is free.

For additional cost Face Painting and Balloons are available.

Christmas at the Farm

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event.

Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas

Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament.

2 and under is free.

For additional cost Face Painting and Balloons are available.

Lights on Dundee 2025

Join in the heart of Dundee (50th and Underwood) for a night of holiday cheer! Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the Dundee mural, festive Christmas carols sung by local students, free trolley rides from Dundee Bank, and exciting activities from the North and South Poles! Find full details on www.visitdundeeomaha.com/events

Santa’s Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting in La Vista

Santa’s Sleigh Ride & Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 29

One day, two fun events to welcome Santa to La Vista

Event 1 – Santa’s Sleigh Ride

City Wide Streets, 1 p.m. 

All ages will delight in waving at Santa as he passes by on his sleigh. Santa’s Sleigh Ride will begin at 1 p.m. He will be in neighborhoods west of 84th Street approximately 1-3 p.m. He’ll travel through neighborhoods to the east of 84th Street around 3-5 p.m.

How to Spot Santa

Before the Sleigh Ride: check out the maps of Santa’s route (see below)

During the Sleigh Ride: Use our Santa Tracker to see where Santa’s sleigh is along the route. This will help you know when he is approaching your area. View the Santa Tracker by either: 

Pro Tip: To make sure you don’t miss Santa, be outside before he gets to your street! Santa passes by streets more quickly if no one is outside to greet him. He and his crew will travel more slowly when they come across people. So, be ready and waiting outside so that he can spot you! 

Event 2 – Tree Lighting 

Santa’s Workshop at Central Park, 5-7 p.m. (8305 Park View Blvd.)

Come be part of the excitement at Santa’s Workshop and help us count down as we light the City’s Christmas tree. Santa will be there to light the tree, lead a joyful sing-along and smile for our community selfie.

Tree Lighting Schedule

5 p.m. – Santa’s Workshop Opens

Enjoy free cookies, hot cocoa, glow items, caroling and live animals outside before Santa’s arrival. Lighted decorations in the park will be on so you can snap some holiday photos. 

6 p.m. – Santa’s arrival, followed by the Tree Lighting

Santa will make his entrance shortly before the lighting of the tree. After the tree is lit, everyone will be invited to sing a song and take a group selfie with Santa! (Please note: There will not be individual Santa photos at this event.)

7 p.m. – Workshop closes and the event ends

Santa Tracker app

Follow our progress in real time from your browser

https://glympse.com/!lavistasleighride

Or download the Glympse app and search for “lavistasleighride”. 

Village Pointe Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration

Join Village Pointe for the annual tree lighting holiday celebration on Friday, November 20th starting at 6:00pm presented by Woodhouse to kick off the holiday season!

Santa Parade & Tree Lighting – 6:00 PM | Davenport Street
Watch as Santa arrives by carriage to help light the tree, joined by favorite storybook and holiday characters!

Holiday Characters – Available for photos after the lighting ceremony in the amphitheater until 7:30pm
Free Carriage Rides – Following the Tree Lighting (pickup/drop-off is in front of the Movie Theater) until 9:00 PM
Visit with Santa – Inside the Marcus Village Pointe Cinema lobby following the event until 7:30pm

Tree of Lights Family Festival 2026

Join as they kick off the Christmas season with live music, photos with Santa, free food and hot chocolate, face painting, balloon artists, games — and, of course, the lighting of the 75-foot-tall Tree of Lights!