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A Small Town Christmas in Downtown Scribner

🎄Let Scribner show you what a Hallmark Christmas movie really looks like!

Enjoy an evening of treats, a visit with Santa and our beloved Small Town Christmas Parade!

✨And don’t miss the debut of Scribner’s magnificent new 18’ Christmas tree shining in all its glory!✨
The tree was made possible thanks to donors who gave to The Big Give, Pebble Creek Vintage Thrift, Scribner Area Foundation and the Battle of the Bulls event.

• 4:30pm: Gather around the bonfire by the old Hotel, warm up, eat s’mores and enjoy live music and caroling.

• 6pm: A Small Town Christmas Parade! Everyone’s welcome to join, just line up near Lee’s Market! We’ve had farmers, families, businesses and organizations all tootle on down Main Street.

• 6:45ish: Kids can visit Santa (location TBD, once he flies in from the North Pole, They’ll let you know where he’ll land!).

• Fundraiser Foods: Soups served by the Scribner-Snyder School Traveling Troupe fundraiser.

Stay tuned for more merry details!🎅🏼 

Kickoff to Christmas

Join for an unforgettable evening filled with joy and festive spirit!

Celebrate the holiday season at their Kickoff to Christmas event! Enjoy a magical tree lighting ceremony by Mayor Bryan Bequette at Arbor Lodge Mansion with musical entertainment, unique shopping from local brands at Apple House Market, and a delicious dinner with drink specials at Timbers.

The Arbor Day Farm Trolley will depart from Lied Lodge shortly after 5 p.m. with a ceremonial tree lighting at Arbor Lodge Mansion at 5:30pm followed by shopping at Apple House Market, and back to Lied Lodge for live music in the lobby. Drinks, dinner, and dessert (cost associated) at Timbers and Library Lounge.

The event is free, and no prior reservations are required except for dinner at Timbers.

Ralston’s Holiday Magic 2025 (Rescheduled From Nov 30th)

Join Mayor Groesser as they get into the holiday spirit! Bring your family out to enjoy a Ralston tradition! Visit Santa and enjoy FREE carriage rides, children’s activities, hot chocolate, and cookies.
 
1:00 – 5:00 Carrell Towne Village Baright Public Library, 5555 S 77th St. Come see the display during library hours, Nov 30 Dec 31
1:00 – 5:00 Children’s Activities, Baright Public Library, 5555 S 77th St. Face painting and balloon animals
1:00 – 5:00 Library Book Sale Baright Public Library, 5555 S 77th St. Starting Dec. 14
5:00 Santa arrives on the West Side of City Hall
5:00 Holiday welcome Ceremony by Santa & Mayor Don Groesser
5:00 – 7:00 Conversations with Santa!
5:00 – 7:00 Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Candy Canes-Thank you Allo!
5:00 – 7:00 Horse & Carriage Rides
5:00 – 7:00 Chili Feed Ralston Fire Department & Rescue, 7629 Park Dr

Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna

Please join the City of Gretna for our annual holiday event, Greenery and Glitter, located in downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave and at Peterson Park. This years theme is “Candy Cane Lane”.
From 12pm-4pm There will be a wide variety of activities located at different businesses on McKenna Ave, we encourage you to visit all the shops on the map to participate in their activity and have some holiday fun! Some activities do not start until 1pm, those times will be listed so you can better plan.
– Plenty of photo opportunities to capture memories of you and your family.
– In the old Fire Hall next to City Hall will be the Handmade Holiday Market. Visit the markets Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BsuT1YaJ7/
From 4pm-6pm at Peterson Park we will have even more activities for everyone to enjoy! Entertainment, soup, hot dogs, hot cider, hot cocoa and a tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Evans + MORE!
12pm Start:
Handmade Holiday Market
Kathy’s Bar and Grill
Candle House
Kids Roundup Daycare
Gretna Children’s Library
15 Two Home
Gretna Chamber of Commerce
B Soda Shop and Boutique
PRIM Studio
Wander and Wonder Kids Play Cafe
1pm Start:
Town and Country Floral
Resurrection Church
3:30pm Start:
Gretna Fire Museum
4pm Start at Peterson Park:
Knights of Columbus
Dance by Design
Gretna Library Foundation
City of Gretna
5:45pm Tree Lighting Ceremony
 
You do not want to miss this event, so mark your calendars!

Christmas in Olde Towne Elkhorn

Join in Olde Towne Elkhorn on Saturday, November 28 from 3-5pm for an afternoon of Christmas fun! Each year, Relevant hosts this event to bless the Elkhorn community, bring people together, and support the small businesses that make Olde Towne special.

Enjoy shopping at local businesses, exploring Olde Towne with an activity passport, free trolley rides, photos with Santa, the Grinch, and Olaf, crafts, games, tree lighting and more! There’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate the Christmas season with us. All are welcome!

Holiday Lights Lighting Ceremony

Celebrate the return of the holidays at The RiverFront! Thanks to generous support from the philanthropic community, along with the City of Omaha, this festive season will shine brighter than ever. Stroll through Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing, where hundreds of illuminated trees and joyful decorations spread seasonal cheer across all 72 acres of The RiverFront.

The RiverFront has once again created a winter wonderland in the heart of downtown Omaha and invites the community to celebrate the arrival of another holiday season! Decorations, as well as park programming, are facilitated by The RiverFront and its staff.

Winter Wonderland in Papillion

A Little Wonder. A Lot of Magic.

Come experience why Papillion “feels like home” and was nominated as one of Hallmark Channel’s top 25 Merriest Christmas Towns 🎄

Winter Wonderland is a Papillion Community Foundation tradition, bringing thousands of community members to our historic downtown Papillion area.

Watch as Mayor David Black flips the switch to light up over 900,000+ lights throughout downtown

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and hop on a carriage or hayrack ride to see the lights around the city

Listen and watch live performances from community area musicians 🎶

Visit Santa in the Portal Schoolhouse and see his real life reindeer 🎅 🦌

Warm up by one of the many fire pits, or visit our many vendors for holiday gifting 🎁

Take pictures with Snowy the Mouse and other characters 🐭

Support Small Business Saturday by shopping at our many amazing downtown stores

Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright

Celebrate the season with us at Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright! Fill your Friday nights with holiday cheer– From Santa visits and dazzling lights to live music, sweet treats, a petting zoo, and festive crafts. It will be a joyful gathering for the whole community.