Where to Visit Santa in the Omaha Area

Through Dec 23rd – Santa at Lauritzen Gardens – 4:30-9:00pm – Bright Nights Admission

• We hope that you’ve been good this year, because Santa is on his way to Lauritzen Gardens! Bring the kids to visit with the jolly ol’ man in his bright red suit as he stops at the garden this holiday season. Share a wish with the North Pole’s greatest ambassador, and capture this year’s holiday family photo (bring your own camera to take pictures).
• Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108

Dec 23rd – Santa’s Coming to Crescent! – 10:00am-Noon

• Get the perfect snowy backdrop for this year’s photo with Santa! Swing by the Mt. Crescent Ski Area lodge on Monday, December 23rd between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to get your photo and a sweet treat from Santa Michael and his helper elf.

• COME ONE, COME ALL and join for an old-fashioned Christmas extravaganza and kick off the holiday season with a bang at the 23rd Annual Elkhorn Tree Lighting Party! The evening will feature Santa and his elves, live Christmas music, hot dogs, chili, cookies, s’mores and hot cocoa ALL FOR FREE! The party will run from 4:00-5:30pm on Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn, with the lighting of the Elkhorn Christmas Tree at 5:00pm. Spread the word and join us for a wonderful celebration! THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE!
• Location: Main St. in Olde Towne Elkhorn

Dec 1st – Santa’s Sleigh Ride in La Vista – 1:00-6:00pm – FREE

• Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa and his entourage will arrive in La Vista and travel through the City before stopping in Central Park to light the tree, lead a singalong and take a group selfie with the community.
• Once Santa has completed his trip through the City, he will make his way through Central Park to light the tree outside his workshop, lead a singalong and take a selfie with the community. Santa won’t arrive until approximately 5:45 p.m., but you’re welcome to visit the workshop starting at 4 p.m. You can get a sneak peak inside the workshop and enjoy fun and treats outdoors.
• Location: Central Park/Santa’s Workshop – 8305 Park View Blvd

Dec 1st – Ralston’s Holiday Magic – 1:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Join Mayor Groesser as we light up downtown and 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. 
• 3:15 – 4:00 Santa Claus cruises on a fire truck throughout Ralston
• 4:00 Holiday Magic Lighting Ceremony by Mayor Don Groesser
• Location: Independence Square – 77th St. & Main St., Ralston, NE

Dec 5th – Lights on Dundee – 5:00-9:00pm – FREE

• Join the Dundee Merchants for a festive evening at Lights on Dundee on Thursday, December 5th, from 5-8PM in the vibrant heart of Dundee at 50th and Underwood. Experience the joy of the season with delightful photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in front of the enchanting Dundee mural.
• Location: 50th and Underwood, Omaha, NE 68132

Dec 6th – Swim with Santa at Goldfish Swim School West Omaha – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Join at Goldfish Swim School – West Omaha for a festive event where you can come see Santa then come swim in their Heated pool! It’s a jolly good time for the whole family.
• Location: Goldfish Swim School – West Omaha – 2502 South 133rd Plaza #102 Omaha, NE 68144

Dec 6th – Chiro Christmas with Santa at Antler Point Chiropractic – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Annual CHIRO CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA!!!  Festivities will began at 5:30 and will commence at 7:30.  Families will get to enjoy:  1) SANTA OF COURSE!!!!! bring your camera!!!! 2) activities for kiddos to enjoy!! i.e. Christmas crafts, games, and other activities  3) Cookies and hot chocolate!!!!
• Location: Antler Point Chiropractic – 3424 N 190th Plaza Elkhorn, NE 68022

Dec 6th – Lights of Aksarben: Cocoa with a Cop – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Join at Stinson Park for Lights of Aksarben’s Cocoa with a Cop! Enjoy yummy holiday cookies and hot cocoa while visiting with Omaha’s finest men and women in blue. While there, experience all the festivities Aksarben’s Whoville has to offer: holiday lights, a visit from Santa, face painting, live music by Cindy Lou and the Who Who Done Its, and an appearance from Mr. Grinch, too! Aksarben Village…where there is always something fun going on!
• Location: Stinson Park – 2232 S 67th St

Dec 7th – Yuletide Breakfast – 9:00am – Reservations Required

• Breakfast with Santa, reservations are required
• Location:
  • Cabela’s – 12703 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE
  • Bass Pro Shops – 2901 Bass Pro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA

Dec 7th – Snowplow Santa Visits Lincoln, Nebraska! – 10:00am-1:15pm – FREE

• Snowplow Santa will deliver holiday cheer from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, December 7! This is the fifth year LTU has organized the FREE event in partnership with Lincoln City Libraries.  Instead of a sleigh, Santa Claus will ride in an LTU snowplow, wave at residents along the route and make brief stops at three Lincoln City Libraries. Families will be able to meet Snowplow Santa and take pictures with him using their own cameras and camera phones.
• Locations:
  • 10 to 10:45 a.m. – Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Ave.
  • 11:15 a.m. to noon – Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th St.
  • 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. – Walt Branch Library, 6701 South 14th St.

Dec 7th – SantaPalooza at Scheels – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• All your favorite event activities like face panting, balloon twisting, and meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus!  Bring the whole family to snap that favorite holiday picture!
• Location: Scheels at Village Pointe – 17202 Davenport St., Omaha, NE

Dec 7th – Pictures with Santa at Heartland Paws – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Join at the store Saturday, December 7th to take pictures with Santa Peek. Kids and social fur babies welcome! No reservation needed just stop by anytime between 11am-1pm and enjoy shopping and hot cocoa bar while you wait! We will have a giving tree again supporting local pet rescues. Can’t wait to see you!
• Location: Heartland Paws – 525 N 155th Plaza, Omaha

Dec 7th – Free Pictures with Santa – 11:00am-3:00pm – FREE

Dec 7th – Christmas in the Village –12:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Tis the season to join in the holiday spirit at the 14^th Annual Christmas in the Village at 24^th and Lake on Saturday, December 7th from Noon to 5 pm.  The Empowerment Network and Omaha Economic Development Corporation in partnership with dozens of community partners are inviting residents to attend this one-of-a-kind cultural community celebration and holiday tradition.
• The event will kick-off at noon with Santa and Mrs. Claus on a horse-drawn carriage.  The community is encouraged to come out early and line 24^th Street for a special kick-off with Santa and Mrs. Claus and all of our cartoon characters
• Location: 24th & Lake

Dec 7th – Santa Goes to Space at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum – Noon-4:00pm – Included with admission

• Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies during story time, meet your favorite Star Wars characters, send a letter to the North Pole, browse the maker’s market for holiday gifts and get in the spirit with songs from the Salvation Army band and carolers during this all-day event. Plus, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!
• Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum – 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE

Dec 7th – PHVFD Kids Christmas Party – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE

• Make those special holiday memories with us on Saturday, December 7th from 1:00-3:00PM for crafts, carols and cookies. Santa will also, be making an appearance for visits and photo opportunities. FREE to the Public
• Location: Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department – 12919 Ponca Rd, Omaha, NE

Dec 7th – Milk & Cookies with Santa – 2:00-4:00pm – Tickets Required

Dec 12th – Santa & Mrs. Claus at DJ’s Dugout – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE Kids Meal with Adult Entree

• Santa is coming to DJ’s Dugout Bellevue location Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family! Receive One FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult entree! Offer available during event only. Not valid with any other offer.
• Location: DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar Plattsmouth – 2405 Oak Hill Rd, Plattsmouth, NE

Dec 13th, 14th – Visit Santa at his Workshop in La Vista Central Park Winter Wonderland – Times Vary – FREE

• Dec 10th,13th (4:00-7:00pm), Dec 14th (9:00am-12:00pm) (Pet Friendly Date)
• Location: Central Park/Santa’s Workshop – 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE

Dec 13th – Pictures with Santa at Kellogg Credit Union – 3:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Bring your kids to get their photos taken with Santa and have a special Christmas treat!
• Location: Kellogg Credit Union – 9618 Brentwood Dr, La Vista, NE 68128

Dec 13th – LNK Santa Bash – 4:00-7:00pm – FREE [Register]

• Santa’s making a stop at the Lincoln Airport. Join us for our Annual Santa Bash.  Our family-friendly event is full of holiday cheer & fun activities for all ages!  Free Photos, Hot Chocolate Station, Ornament making and magic reindeer food crafts, face painters, balloon artists, and dance performances.  Santa Bash will be inside the LNK terminal on the first floor. Free parking will be available for all guests. All attendees must have a ticket to attend, so please RSVP for all people in your group as space is limited.
• Location: 3801 N W 34th St, Lincoln, NE 68524 

Dec 13th – Swim with Santa at Goldfish Swim School Sarpy County – 5:00-7:00pm – FREE

• Join at Goldfish Swim School – West Omaha for a festive event where you can come see Santa then come swim in their Heated pool! It’s a jolly good time for the whole family.
• Location: Goldfish Swim School – Sarpy County – 10601 South 72nd Street Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 13th – Christmas Bingo and Photos with The Grinch & Santa – 5:00-10:00pm – FREE

• The Grinch is stealing Christmas, but you can steal that bingo prize! Bring the family to take photos with the Grinch, play some games, and have some winter fun at Infusion.  They have presents under the tree for bingo winners and all kids!  Bingo is free to play with drink purchase.  Have your photo taken with the Grinch and/or Santa for unique Christmas memories.  Gift bags and coloring pages for all children attending.  Free Hot Chocolate for the kids.
• Location: Infusion Brewing Company – 6271 S 118th St., Omaha, NE 68137

Dec 13th – Lights of Aksarben Final Night – 6:00-8:00pm – FREE

• Don’t miss out on the fun this holiday season in Aksarben Village! Lights of Aksarben has transformed Stinson Park into a Whoville celebration. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday with Omaha’s most giant illuminated tree, cookies and cocoa, a visit from Santa, face painting, live music by Cindy Lou and the Who Who Done Its, and an appearance from Mr. Grinch! December 13 is the final night of our holiday festivities this year.
• Location: Stinson Park – 2232 S 67th St

Dec 14th – Breakfast with Santa – 9:00-11:00am – $10/pp [REGISTER by Dec 8th]

• Breakfast with Santa in Papillion Landing Chrysalis Suites
• Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 14th – Pancakes with Santa – 9:00-11:30am – $6/pp

• Please join us for pancakes and a visit from Santa!  All you can eat pancakes and photo opportunities with Santa!
• Location: Twin Rivers YMCA – 6100 Twin Rivers Cir, Valley, NE
• See more Breakfasts and Dinners with Santa here!

Dec 14th – Breakfast With Santa – 9:30am-12:30pm – $5 Suggested Donation

• Pancakes, sausage and fruit will be served from 9:30am-12:30pm, Santa will be available for photos from 10am-noon. Please bring your phone or camera. We will have someone available if you wish to have a family photo. A suggestion donation of $5.
• Location: City Auditorium – 925 N Broad St, Fremont, NE
• See more Breakfasts and Dinners with Santa here!

Dec 14th – Cookies with the Clauses at the Omaha Zoo – 9:30-11:30am & 1:30 – 3:30pm – $20/pp [REGISTER]

• Enjoy storytime with Santa, decorate cookies and lean how you can give a gift to the animals in your own backyard. Children 1 and under are free but must be included in your group count. Event attendees should meet at the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center.
• Location: Omaha Zoo – 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Dec 14th – Meet Santa & His Reindeer at Bel Air Plaza – 10:00am-2:00pm – FREE

• This event is FREE for all ages and you will stay warm and cozy in our heated tent.  Bring your camera to capture the holiday memories. Mingle with Santa’s adorable reindeer, up close and personal! Share your wishlist with Santa while you enjoy delicious cookies, hot cocoa, and more.  It will be fun for the whole family, and the perfect time to check items off your holiday shopping list with so many great retailers located in Bel Air Plaza!

Dec 14th – Meet Santa at Freddy’s Millard – 12:00-6:00pm

• Santa is coming to Freddy’s! Come and meet him on December 14 from 12-6 PM and receive a sweet treat.
• Location:  Freddy’s Millard – 5210 S 136th St, Omaha, NE

Dec 14th – Gingerbread House Display & Competition – 12:00am-6:00pm – $2/pp (16 and under free)

• Let’s get in the Christmas spirit. We are bringing our Gingerbread house competition and display event back.  Come vote for your favorite Gingerbread house and join the Christmas fun.
  We will have snow globe inflatable, drinks and snacks at the bar, Crafts, vendors and Santa.
• Location: Maravillas Olga – 1714 Vinton St., Omaha, NE 68108

Dec 14th – Santa at the Fremont Y – 1:00-3:00pm

• Bring the whole family to see Santa and enjoy an afternoon full of festive fun and holiday cheer. (Please use the wellness entrance to get to the north gym).
• Location: Fremont Family YMCA – 810 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont, NE 68025

Dec 14th – Classic Christmas at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park – 1:30-4:30pm – Park Entry

• Join at the beautiful Crete Carrier Riverview Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park on Saturday, Dec. 14 to celebrate the holidays!  Enjoy our Classic Christmas tradition with variety of winter activities like making holiday crafts & decorating cookies. Santa plans to stop by too, so bring your wish list. Free portraits with Santa will be taken by a Nebraskaland Magazine photographer.  Guests can also enjoy a free trolley ride through the park (weather permitting).
• Location: Mahoney State Park – 28500 W Pwy Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003

Dec 13th-15th – Santa’s Tinker Workshop – Museum Admission

• Santa’s elves need your help! It’s close to Christmas, and there are so many toys still to make. Come join Santa’s gang and explore all the tinkering that comes with making toys. Don’t forget to take a cookie decorating break, and read a story with Mrs. Claus. Santa will be here too for your own holiday requests.
• Location: Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 South 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102

• Feel the festive Holiday magic at NFM with 2 days filled with free holiday fun, and photos with Santa. You’re sure to have a merry time your family won’t forget.
• Location: NFM – 700 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114

Dec 14th & 15th – Christmas at the Farm – 12:00-6:00pm – $12/pp

• ‘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.  Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament.
• Location: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch – 11001 S 48th St, Papillion, NE

Dec 15th – Kids’ Christmas Party with Santa at Canoyer Garden Center – 10:00am-2:00pm – $10 [REGISTER]

• Santa Claus is coming to Canoyer’s! Join for our festive Kids’ Christmas Party, where the entire family can enjoy a delightful experience filled with children’s crafts, tasty treats, and a chance to meet the jolly man himself!  Kids will have the opportunity to create their own crafts, and they’ll also have scrumptious cookies for them to decorate! Participate in all these exciting craft activities for just $10!
• Location: Canoyer Garden Center – 11240 S 66th St Papillion, NE

Dec 15th – Santa at Hay Jay Cafe – 2:00-4:00pm – FREE

• Visit to get your picture with Santa and enjoy some pop up vendors
• Location: Hay Jay Cafe – 8001 N 157th St #101, Bennington, NE 68007

Dec 15th – Santa Visits The Taproom – 3:00-5:00pm – FREE

• Santa Claus is coming to town, more specifically, Nebraska Brewing! Come on in and enjoy a bunch of Christmas activities before you tell Santa what you want for Christmas – Red Ryder BB guns will not be in attendance.
• Location: Nebraska Brewing Company – 6950 S 108th St, La Vista, NE 68128

Dec 16th – Visit Santa at Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen – 5:30-7:30pm – FREE

• Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy a night out with the family.
• Location: Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen – 310 E. Gold Coast Rd #101, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 17th – Gingerbread Cookie Decorating with Santa – 10:00am-Noon – FREE

• Join us in Santa’s Workshop to decorate gingerbread cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus! With a variety of holiday characters, cookies to decorate, and Mr. & Mrs. Claus this is an event you won’t want to miss.  While this is a free event to attend, we ask for the donation of one non-perishable food item per person participating in cookie decoration. The items will be donated locally.
• Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center – 10422 S 72nd St, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 17th (Tuesdays) – Christmas Tales with Santa & Mrs. Claus – 5:00pm – Tickets Required

• Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cabela’s & Bass Pro Shops every Tuesday Nov 5 – Dec 17.  Book Tickets in advance
• Location:
  • Cabela’s – 12703 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE
  • Bass Pro Shops – 2901 Bass Pro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA

Dec 17th – Cookies and Carols; An Evening with Santa – 5:30-7:00pm – FREE

• In the Papillion Landing Chrysalis Suites
• Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 18th – Tot-Time and Child Watch – 9:30am & 10:15am – [REGISTER]

• Tot-Time at 9:30 in Papillion Landing Field House, Child Wat
• ch at 10:15 at Papillion Landing
• Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 18th – Fireside Holiday Concert Series & Santa Visit – 6:30-8:00pm – FREE

• Concert is in Papillion Landing Lobby
• Santa Visit in Papillion Landing Chrysalis Suite 3
• Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Pet Photos with Santa at Westroads Mall – Nov. 25 – Dec. 10 – 4:00-7:00pm – REGISTER

• Get your furry friends together to strike a pose with St. Nick, capturing paw-fect holiday moments to share with family and friends!
• Location: Lower Level Von Maur Court – 10000 California Street, Suite 1221, Omaha, NE 68114

Meet Santa at Mulhalls – Nov 29th – Dec 22nd – $10/Members, $20/Non-Members

• While he’s here, Santa will check on his reindeer, Dasher and Dancer, then sit with all his young friends, carefully noting each and every request. Santa is so excited to see you, and you can say hello and wave to him while you drop off your letter in his mail slot. He reads and cherishes each one
• Friday 4–6p | one break
• Saturday + Sunday 12–3p | two breaks
• Location: Mulhalls – 3615 N. 120th St., Omaha, NE

Dec 20th – Polar Express & Santa – 5:00-7:00pm – [REGISTER]

• The Polar express and a visit from Santa
• Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 21st – Breakfast with Santa at Hy-vee Gretna – 8:00am-Noon

• Join on December 21st from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for breakfast with Santa! Come get your photos with Santa. Kids breakfast buffet is $5 each. 
• Location: Gretna Hy-vee – 10855 S 191st St, Gretna, NE 68028

Dec 21st – 2024 Children’s Christmas Party – 9:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Free event. All children are welcome. Breakfast with Santa Claus. Breakfast is from 9-10 a.m. Serving pancakes, sausage, bacon, milk & juice. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be games, crafts, Clowns, Keystone Kops, & Omaha Area Mascot’s. There will also be cookie decorating and visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
• Location: 2823 S 84th St, Omaha, NE 68124

Dec 21st – Winterpalooza | Nebraska City Winter Farmers Market – 9:00am-12:00pm – FREE

• Winter Market & Craft Fair, Picture with Santa/Giveaways/Craft Kits/Toy Drawings
• Location: Veterans Memorial Building – 810 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE

Dec 21st – Cookies with the Clauses at the Omaha Zoo – 9:30-11:30am & 1:30 – 3:30pm – $20/pp [REGISTER]

• Enjoy storytime with Santa, decorate cookies and lean how you can give a gift to the animals in your own backyard. Children 1 and under are free but must be included in your group count. Event attendees should meet at the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center.
• Location: Omaha Zoo – 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Dec 21st – Santa at 156th & Maple Hy-vee – 10:00am-2:00pm

•  Santa will be there between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. spreading Christmas cheer around the store. He’ll be greeting customers, sharing the holiday spirit, and making your shopping trip a little merrier.
• Location: Peony Park Hy-Vee – 1002 S 178th St, Omaha, NE 68118

Dec 21st – Library Music & Movement and Santa Visit – 11:00am – FREE

• Library music and movement and a Santa visit in the Papillion Landing Community Gym
• Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046

Dec 21st – Polar Express Pajama Party at Playful Pines – 11:00am – Tickets Required

• All aboard for a magical morning at Playful Pines! Get ready for a cozy and festive adventure as we celebrate the season with a Polar Express Pajama Party!  2-Hour Play Session, Hot Chocolate Bar, Souvenir Bell, Santa Photos.
• Location: Playful Pines – 7051 S 181st St, Omaha, NE

Dec 21st – Santa at Peony Park Hy-vee – 11:00am-1:00pm

• Join at your Peony Park Hy-Vee on Saturday, December 21st from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to visit with Santa
• Location: Peony Park Hy-Vee – 7910 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68114

Dec 21st – Santa at 178th St Hy-vee – 11:00am-1:00pm

• Join on Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet Santa! Enjoy taking photos with Santa, cookie decorating, and coloring.
• Location: Peony Park Hy-Vee – 1002 S 178th St, Omaha, NE 68118

Dec 22nd – Santa at Lied Lodge – 11:00am-1:00pm – FREE

• Santa will be available 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. on Sunday December 15 and 22. There is no fee associated with a Santa visit, printed and/or emailed portraits available for a fee, complimentary goodie bags available for each child.
• Location: Lied Lodge – 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410