Santa and his elves will be all over Omaha and Council Bluffs to visit with boys and girls and share a little Holiday cheer!
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Find 40+ Holiday Events in Omaha for many family-friendly fun this Holiday Season!
It is always a good idea to verify the information with the business before visiting as details and times may change.
Please note: At some locations, only professional photography will be permitted.
Ongoing Santa Events
*See Special Santa Events in the next section.
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s and Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops – Nov. 6 – Dec. 24 [Free Advanced Registration Required]
- Santa’s Wonderland offers Contactless Claus visits, free Photo with Santa, and free take-home holiday craft activity kits.
- Advance reservations are required in all locations for Free Santa photo and can go quickly. Reserving is easy and free.
- Location: Cabela’s, 12703 Westport Pkwy., La Vista, NE and Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Dr., Council Bluffs, IA.
Santa Visits at Union Station
- Santa visits six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, November 25-December 23! Visit here for schedule.
- Family Nights with Santa –
- TUESDAYS – SATURDAYS: 10AM-Noon & 1-3PM
- SUNDAYS: Noon-3PM
- Santa visits the museum on Tuesday evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus, be on the lookout for snowfall in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall each Family Night at 7:50 p.m.! Families can also take part in creating holiday crafts and enjoy live performances by local choirs and ensembles. EVENT CAPACITY is limited and advanced tickets are required.
- Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Visits with Santa at Mulhall’s – Nov. 25 – Dec. 18
- Fridays: 4p–6p, Saturday + Sunday: 12p–3p
- 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.
- Location: Mulhalls, 3615 N. 120th St., Omaha, NE.
Visit with Santa via Countryside Village – Beginning Nov. 27, $30 – $60 [REGISTER]
- Schedule an in-person Santa visit or a virtual Santa visit.
- Location: 8724 Countryside Plz., Omaha, NE.
Visit Santa at Regency – November 25 – December 24
- Enjoy visits & photos with Santa located in center court outside of Borsheim’s. Photo packages are available through Mary Kay Photography. Cameras are allowed with a minimum purchase.
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Visit Santa at Westroads Mall – Nov. 26 – Dec. 24 [REGISTER]
- Take photos with Santa and create magical moments for you and your family.
Pets Nights with Santa at Westroads Mall – Nov. 26 – Dec. 5 [REGISTER]
- Get your furry friends together to strike a pose with St. Nick, capturing paw-fect holiday moments to share with family and friends!
Santa Cares Day at Westroads Mall Dec. 4 9 am-10 am [REGISTER]
- Join us before the mall opens for Santa Cares Day. Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to a sensory-friendly visit for fun family photos with Santa!
Santa’s Workshop at Shadow Lake Towne Center – Nov. 25 – Dec. 24
- Santa’s workshop will be open from November 25th through December 24th. Located next to Management office near Early Bird. Photos will be available.
Special Santa Events
Santa’s Magic at Omaha Children’s Museum – Nov. 25 – Dec. 23, Included with regular admission.
- Santa is returning to OCM, bringing a little holiday magic with him.
- Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Visit Santa at Rockbrook Village – Nov. 26 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE
- Visit Santa, take a horse and carriage ride, enjoy a holiday hunt around the village, write a letter to Santa, and more.
- Location: 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha, NE.
Santa’s Sleigh Ride in La Vista – Nov. 27 (beginning at 3 p.m.)
- Santa will start on the west side of 84th Street and progressively work his way east. The approximate times are 3-5 p.m. on the west side and 5-7 p.m. on the east side.
Visit Santa’s Workshop & La Vista Wonderland – Dec. 3, 10 & 14 (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
- Walk through the La Vista Wonderland in Central Park to see some reindeer, then see Santa from the deck of his workshop! Be sure to venture inside the workshop too, where you’ll find Mrs. Claus, more photo opportunities and a special treat!
- Location: Civic Center Park, 8305 Park View Blvd., La Vista, NE.
Santa Goes to Space at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum – Dec. 4 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Included with admission
- Join in welcoming Santa to the Museum! Write a letter to Santa, enjoy a make-and-take activity, and check out tons of fun holiday gifts in his workshop!
- Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
Meet Santa & His Reindeer at Bel Air Plaza – TBA 2022
- Children will be able to see the reindeer up close in a heated tent. Bring your camera. Santa will be present for the children to talk to, and there will be special visitors and a station for kids to make their holiday wish lists and drop them off in Santa’s mailbox.
- Location: Bel Air Plaza Parking Lot, 12100 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.
SantaPalooza at Scheels – Dec. 3 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Be here when Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive in a carriage at the North entrance at 10 a.m. Visit Santa and send a letter to the North Pole. Plus, enjoy many fun activities.
- Location: Scheels at Village Pointe, 17202 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Visit Santa and his Reindeer at Midlands Place – Dec. 5 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE
- Visit Santa and his live reindeer. Share your wish list with Santa at Ollie & Hobbes, then visit Santa’s reindeer right outside in the parking lot.
- Location: Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen, 310 E. Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE.
Storytime, Music and Craft with Santa Claus – Dec 7th 10-11 am
- Santa is coming to the library to read a story, sing songs, and make a craft.
- Dress in your best and bring your cameras for picture taking.
- Ages 0-6
Cookies with the Clauses at the Omaha Zoo – Dec. 10 & 18 (9:30 – 11 a.m.), $15 – $20 (Free for age 2 and under) [REGISTER]
- Join both Santa and Mrs. Claus this holiday season for some delicious hot chocolate and cookie decorating. Listen to a story ready by the famous festive couple. Photo opportunities are available as well as educational activities for the little ones.
- Location: 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Meet Santa & His Elves at Bel Air Plaza – TBA 2022
- Santa and his elves return to Bel Air Plaza! Bring your camera. Santa will be present for the children to talk to, and there will be special visitors and a station for kids to make their holiday wish lists and drop them off in Santa’s mailbox.
- Location: Bel Air Plaza Parking Lot, 12100 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.
Pajama Storytime and Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus – Dec 15th 6 pm
- Listen to stories, decorate holiday-themed cookies and visit with our favorite Mrs. Claus.
- Bring your cameras and snap a picture too.
Milk & Cookies with Santa at Omaha Children’s Museum – Dec. 16 – 18 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day), Included with museum admission
- Visit the museum during the Milk & Cookies with Santa Family Fun Weekend for cookies and hands-on activities, including Reindeer Games, crafts, and a daily storytime with Mrs. Claus. There will also be multiple performances of the Freezing Cold Science Show.
- Location: The Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.
Visit Santa at Midlands Place – Dec. 5 & 19 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE
- Share your wish list with Santa at Ollie & Hobbes.
- Location: Ollie & Hobbes Craft Kitchen, 310 E. Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE.
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We Hope to Enjoy These Events Return Again in 2023:
Visit Santa at Oak View Mall – TBA for 2021
- Details TBA.
- Location: 3001 S. 144th St., Omaha, NE.
Mangelsen’s – TBA
- Location: 3457 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE.
Storytime with Santa at Shadow Lake Towne Center – TBA for 2021
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr., Papillion, NE.
Storytime with Santa – TBA for 2021
- Location: Village Pointe, 17202 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
