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 Bass Pro Shop – Nov. 7 – Dec. 24, FREE [REGISTER]
- Nov. 7 (5 p.m.): Santa’s Arrival
- Santa’s Wonderland offers Contactless Claus visits, free Photo with Santa, and free take-home holiday craft activity kits.
- Reservations are required for 2020. Make your reservation in advance beginning Nov. 2nd.
- Location: Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Dr., Council Bluffs, IA.
Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s – Nov. 7 – Dec. 24, FREE [REGISTER]
- Nov. 7 (5 p.m.): Santa’s Arrival
- Santa’s Wonderland offers Contactless Claus visits, free Photo with Santa, and free take-home holiday craft activity kits.
- Reservations are required for 2020. Make your reservation in advance beginning Nov. 2nd.
- Location: Cabela’s, 12703 Westport Pkwy., La Vista, NE.
Westroads Mall’s Virtual Visits with Santa – Nov. 14 – Jan. 7 [REGISTER]
- Make this holiday magical with a virtual visit to the North Pole! Choose from several enchanting experiences – Visit with Santa, Storytime with The Clauses, or Pre-Recorded Personalized Santa Video – for a jolly good time.
- Location: Online.
Virtual Visit with Santa via Countryside Village – Tuesday – Sunday, Nov. 15 – Dec. 31 (Schedule time), [REGISTER]
- Schedule a virtual Santa visit. 15 minutes at $25.00.
- Location: Online.
Santa’s Magic & Virtual Visits with Santa at Omaha Children’s Museum – Nov. 27 – Dec. 23 [REGISTER]
- After every show, children will get to write their letters to Santa and drop them off in a special North Pole mailbox. Santa’s replies will be sent back by Christmas! Santa’s Magic is included with museum admission but requires a timed ticket due to limited seating in each show. Guests can get tickets near the exhibit prior to show time.
- Virtual Visits with Santa – This holiday season, join Omaha Children’s Museum and Santa Claus for a live virtual family experience. Santa will visit with your children, grandchildren, or your entire family through a 20 minute LIVE Zoom chat where they can share their holiday wish list, enjoy a holiday story, and more. Scheduled virtual visits with Santa are $25 and begin November 27 and may be reserved through December 23.
Christmas at Union Station: Santa Visits – Tuesday – Sunday, Nov. 27 – Dec. 23 (times vary), Included in regular admission [REGISTER]
- This brand new reimagined socially-distanced Santa experience allows guests to see Santa in-person while keeping kids and the jolly old elf himself safe.
- Included in regular admission. Reserve your timed session before you visit.
- Location: Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha.
In-Person Santa Visits at Oak View Mall – Nov. 27 – Dec. 24 [REGISTER]
- There will be plenty of fun and magic as well as a focus on the health and well-being of everyone. Reservations to visit Santa are strongly encouraged. Face coverings for you and Santa are required during your contactless visit based on current state regulations including while the photo is being taken.
- Location: 3001 S. 144th St., Omaha, NE.
Visit Santa at Regency – [RESERVE]
- Pictures available for purchase. Wear mask and stay behind plexiglass during visit. Reservations to visit Santa are required
- Location: 120 Regency Pkwy., Omaha, NE.
Special Santa Events
Santa in the Village at Rockbrook Village – Nov. 28 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), FREE
- Visit Santa, meet his live reindeer, and enjoy a carriage ride around the village. Shop at your favorite stores while kids enjoy sweets and treats with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt.
- Location: 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha, NE.
La Vista Santa’s Sleigh Ride – Nov. 30 (3 p.m.), FREE
- Give Santa a wave as he cruises around town to kick off the holidays in La Vista.
- Route: Starts west of 84th St. from approximately 3 – 5 p.m. and east of 84th St. from approximately 5 – 7 p.m.
Santa Goes to Space + Star Wars at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum – Dec. 5 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Included with admission
- Santa Claus and Star Wars Stormtroopers from the Central Garrison 501st Legion join forces for a fun-filled family day. Young guests will have the opportunity to visit with Santa from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. and experience a space filled day. Space-related booths, free pictures with Santa and Star Wars characters, free activities, and holiday music are part of the day! Don’t forget to visit our local makers inside our Makers Market. Shop local and support our community. Reservations are not required to attend this event.
- Location: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE.
KETV Drive-Thru Family Festival – Dec. 6 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Though different from previous years, hands-on activities will still be part of the event. Craft kits will be handed out to vehicles to complete at home as a family and there will be festive holiday entertainment, Santa, and, police riding their horses! The first 500 vehicles will receive one complimentary Paddington Bear book, courtesy of the Omaha Public Library.
- Location: Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn, 615 Leavenworth St., Omaha, NE.
Santa’s Reindeer in Bel Air Plaza – Dec. 5 & 12 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Children will be able to see the reindeer up close in the heated tent – and parents are encouraged to take photos to capture the holiday memory. Santa and his elves will be on hand providing hot cocoa and scrumptious cookies.
- Location: Bel Air Plaza Parking Lot, 12100 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE.
Santa and Reindeer at Midlands Place – Dec. 7 & 21 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.), FREE
- Share your wish list with Santa at Ollie & Hobbes, then visit Santa’s reindeer right outside in the parking lot.
- Location: Ollie & Hobbes, 310 E. Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE.
Walkin’ in a La Vista Wonderland: See Santa and His Reindeer – Dec. 8 & 15 (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.), FREE
- Civic Center Park is being turned into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cutouts, Santa’s sleigh, light decorations and more! The wonderland will be open all December long.
- On December 8 and 15, Santa and his reindeer will be there, too!
- Location: Civic Center Park, 8305 Park View Blvd., La Vista, NE.
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We Hope to Enjoy These Events Return Again in 2021:
Mangelsen’s – TBA
- Location: 3457 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE.
Shadow Lake Towne Center – TBA
- Location: 7775 Olson Dr., Papillion, NE.
Lights of Aksarben – TBA
- TBA – Tree Lighting Ceremony
- TBA – Cocoa with a Cop
- TBA – Santa & Mrs. Claus
- Location: Stinson Park, 2232 S. 64th St., Omaha, NE.
Storytime with Santa at Shadow Lake Towne Center – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Location: Shadow Lake Towne Center, 7775 Olson Dr., Papillion, NE.
Storytime with Santa – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Location: Village Pointe, 17202 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
SantaPalooza at Scheels – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Location: Scheels at Village Pointe, 17202 Davenport St., Omaha, NE.
Santa Visits Saddlebrook – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Location: Saddlebrook Community Center & Library, 14850 Laurel Ave., Omaha, NE.
Santa Visits Costco, La Vista – CANCELED FOR 2020
- Location: 12515 Portside Pkwy., La Vista, NE.
