Omaha’s Festive Fun: 12 Dates Of Christmas Giveaways 2023

UPDATE: Congrats to Maggie S.!

Win a couple's Date Night that's guarantee to put you in a cheeky holiday spirit! BLUEBARN Theatre is giving away TWO tickets to see their production of "A Very DIE HARD Christmas" by by Jeff Schell and The Habit and directed by Susan Clement. The show runs Nov. 24 – Dec. 17, 2023.

To make it a complete night, the winner will also receive a $50 gift card to Saro Cider Lounge, located just down the street from the theatre!

About the show

Yes, it's a show where John McClane battles Hans Gruber with Christmas itself on the line. This madcap celebration of 1980s nostalgia will have you rolling in the aisles, whether you’re a Die Hard virgin or you know every line of the movie by heart.

PRIZE:

• 2 tickets "A Very DIE HARD Christmas," excludes Friday or Saturday shows.
• $50 gift card to Saro Cider Lounge
  

UPDATE: Congrats to Jaime P.!

It just isn’t Christmas without "A Christmas Carol"! Win four tickets to see Omaha Community Playhouse's production of "A Christmas Carol"! Tickets are good for the Wednesday, Dec. 6, performance at 7 p.m. The production runs Nov. 17 – Dec. 23, 2023 at the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.

Make it a complete night out with delicious ice cream at Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream. The winner of this prize also gets a $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Experience Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition as Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. The must-see holiday event for the entire family, filled with stunning Victorian costumes, festive music and crisp, wintry sets. Tickets are on sale now online or by calling the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800.

PRIZE:

• 4 tickets to the Dec. 6 performance at 7 p.m. of "A Christmas Carol" at Omaha Community Playhouse.
• $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's

UPDATE: Congrats to Jacque R.!

Beatles fans, this one's for you! Win two tickets to the Nov. 24 performance of Rave On Productions' "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" at The Slowdown.

Make it a complete night out with delicious ice cream at Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream. The winner of this prize also gets a $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience members fill out prior to the show. On those cards, the audience member only needs to fill out three things: their name, their favorite Beatles song and the reason why they chose that song. The cards are collected and two minutes before the show begins, a set list is created based upon the songs chosen by that particular audience. As an added treat, the reasons that the audience members chose those songs make up the narrative of the evening. Every show is different, every show is interactive, and every show proves that The Beatles music truly is the soundtrack to our lives.

PRIZE:

• 2 tickets to the Nov. 24 performance of "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" at The Slowdown. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are non-transferrable. The Slowdown is an all ages venue.
• $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream

UPDATE: Congrats to Brent M.!

There's a 90-minute musical about the most famous reindeer of all, and The Rose is staging it this year. The winner of this prize will win four tickets to see "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," which runs Dec. 1-23, 2023 at The Rose, plus a gift card for $25 to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream!

ABOUT THE SHOW

The beloved TV classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," soars off-screen and onto the stage! Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph in this puppet-filled musical spectacular that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Have a “Holly Jolly Christmas” at The Rose!

PRIZE

• 4 tickets to see "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," which runs Dec. 1-23, 2023 at The Rose.
• $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream

UPDATE: Congrats to Cait N.!

See Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in a whole new dazzlign light -- Zoolightful! The winner of this prize receies a family 4-pack of Zoolightful tickets and a gingerbread plush!

The zoo is ringing in the holiday season with an all-new spectacular celebration, Zoolightful. For 40 nights, the Zoo will transform into a captivating world of dazzling light displays and unforgettable fun. The event features a 30-foot ice slide, visits with Santa, thousands of holiday lights and much more, all within immersive themed lands. The event takes place Nov. 17 through Dec. 30, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.

PRIZE:

• A family 4-pack of Zoolightful tickets and gingerbread plush

UPDATE: Congrats to Nancy J.!

This prize with Fontenelle Forest will literally have you walking in a Winter Wonderland! Win four passes to Fontenelle Forest's Winter Wonderland, which opens Dec 9 and runs through Jan 2, 2024.

Visit the forest any time to enjoy all the wonderland decorations -- like a lighted boardwalk -- but the winner might want to consider visiting on opening weekend! On Dec. 9 and 10, there will be special events like holiday crafts AND a visit from Santa!

PRIZE:

• 4 passes to Fontenelle Forest's Winter Wonderland

UPDATE: Congrats to Jessica F.

Date Night 7's prize is a great holiday tradition! The winner of this prize will receive four tickets to Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens, as well as four s'mores kits to enjoy while there! Bright Nights is held from 5 to 8 p.m. on November 18-19, 22, 24-26 or December 1-3, 8-23, 26-30

There is a natural magic at Lauritzen Gardens that makes the season Merry & Bright. This year, celebrate the joys of winter with a botanical-inspired version of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Tour 12 displays, each representing a day in the winter garden, and sing along with new lyrics to the classic holiday song. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir and whistle of model garden trains will create a joyful noise in the lush conservatory. Don’t miss this botanical world brimming with holiday cheer!

During Bright Nights, festive lighting installations show off the architecture and landscapes of the indoor gardens. Make memories with your family as you gather around the crackling fire, write letters to Santa, enjoy the family-friendly activities in the Family Chill Zone, and take plenty of holiday card-worthy photos!

PRIZE

• 4 tickets to the winner’s choice of Bright Nights event from 5 to 8 p.m. November 18-19, 22, 24-26 or December 1-3, 8-23, 26-30 OR valid for daytime admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 18 through December 31, 2023 (Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
• 4 S’mores kits (makes 8 S'mores)

UPDATE: Congrats to Jeremy C.

The winner of this prize recieves four tickets to The Durham Museum, and the best time to visit this year will be during Christmas at Union Station! The annual celebration, presented by FNBO, is back for another year of festive fun. This long-standing tradition features Omaha’s official Christmas tree, holiday concerts and Santa himself. Christmas at Union Station runs from Nov. 24, 2023 through Jan. 7, 2024.

Santa will be at Santa’s Cabin Nov. 24 -Dec. 17 (Fridays-Saturdays, 10AM-Noon & 1-3PM; and Sundays from Noon-3PM) and Dec. 19-23 (Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-Noon & 1-3PM). Santa also visits during the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 24, the Holiday Cultural Festival on Dec. 1 and Tuesday evenings for Family Nights with Santa (Tuesdays, 5-8PM: Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 12 & 19).

PRIZE

• 4 tickets to The Durham Museum, which will celebrate Christmas at Union Station Nov. 24, 2023 through Jan. 7, 2024

UPDATE: Congrats to Ashley G.

Earlier this year, I stayed in a luxury covered wagon and now, one lucky person is going to win a night in one as well! The winner of this prize will get a one-night stay at Best Nest Farm in Glenwood, Iowa, in 2024! The covered wagon sleeps up to four, and includes use of kayaks and a paddle boat on their lake.

PRIZE:

• One-night stay at Best Nest Farm in 2024, weekday night only.

** Read my review of Best Nest Farm to know what to look forward to**

UPDATE: Congrats to Kerrisa S.

Get ready for a very merry night! The winner of this prize receives four tickets to Physicians Mutual Christmas Celebration with Omaha Symphony for Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Holland Performing Arts Center and a $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream!

About the show

It’s the merriest way to celebrate the season! Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of Broadway singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Enjoy performances by dazzling community partners on and off stage, including vocal ensemble, Résonance.

"Physicians Mutual Christmas Celebration with Omaha Symphony" runs Dec. 14-17, 2023.

PRIZE:

• 4 tickets to Physicians Mutual Christmas Celebration with Omaha Symphony for Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Holland Performing Arts Center.
• $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream

UPDATE: Congrats to Kim T.

There's a lot to love about this next prize! The winner of this prize will receive four tickets to see "Disney's THE LION KING" on Opening Night! Omaha Performing Arts presents "Disney's THE LION KING" Feb. 29 through March 24, 2024 PLUS a $25 gift card to Ted & Wally’s Premium Ice Cream!

About the show

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is "Disney’s THE LION KING," making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theater.

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, "THE LION KING" brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. "THE LION KING" also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like "THE LION KING."

PRIZE

• 4 tickets to "Disney's THE LION KING" at the Orpheum Theater Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
• $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream

UPDATE: Congrats to Jena O.

This is the big one! The winner of this prize receives a two-night staycation at Dreamy Dahlhouse Airbnb in Omaha PLUS a $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream.

PRIZE

• One lucky couple or family (up to 6) will enjoy a 2-night stay valued at $600.00! Dates available per Airbnb calendar and mutually agreed upon dates completed by 2/1/2024 for a 3 bedroom, 4 bath Little Bohemia townhome! This luxe property boasts a covered front porch, private rooftop deck and fireplace to relax and unwind. For full house info and rules, see @dahlhouseairbnbs Instagram link in bio or the listing here. Main guest must be 21 to win/stay Smoke free, pet free.
• $25 gift card to Ted & Wally's Premium Ice Cream

(valued at $600) w/ $25 Ted & Wally’s GC