Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

The Nova String Quartet will perform "FLiCKER: A Candlelit Christmas Concert" for two nights in the holiday pop-up bar at Bushwackers Saloon. Concert starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. The quartet includes members of the Omaha Symphony. 

Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

Christmas Tales With Santa & Mrs. Claus is held on Tuesdays at Bass Pro Shops. Reservations are required.

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Recommended age is 5+. Season Ticket Holders' on sale is Aug. 20, 2024 Public...

"Girls Like Us: A Little Naughty, Mostly Nice!" is on stage Dec. 6-22 at Omaha Community Playhouse.  Synopsis: It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Join Chicago cabaret favorites Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy-Orland as they sing favorite holiday tunes and spread cheer! Laugh at the stresses of the season and...

Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Holiday Stroll through Little Bohemia along South 13th Street is held on Thursdays from Dec. 5-19 from 4 to 8 p.m. More details TBD.

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Recommended age is 5+. Season Ticket Holders' on sale is Aug. 20, 2024 Public...

Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Maestro Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration runs Dec. 12-15, 2024; performances are Thursday & Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday at 2 and 7:30...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents “Silent Night of the Lambs” Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (and on Dec. 8, a second performance at 6 p.m.). Tickets go on sale Nov. 4. Synopsis: A twisted comedic take on two classic but vastly different tales. “Silent Night of...

"Girls Like Us: A Little Naughty, Mostly Nice!" is on stage Dec. 6-22 at Omaha Community Playhouse.  Synopsis: It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Join Chicago cabaret favorites Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy-Orland as they sing favorite holiday tunes and spread cheer! Laugh at the stresses of the season and...

"A Remarkable Series of Ordinary Events at Holiday Tower" is presented by Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit from Dec. 12-22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission, and $30 for seniors/students/military. Synopsis: Holiday Tower is a staple of the neighborhood. It’s been standing as...

Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Omaha Children's Museum will have the Santa's Tinker Workshop Family Fun Weekend during museum hours Dec. 13-15. Event includes storytime with Mrs. Claus and a chance to meet Santa. Included with museum admission. 

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas Exhibit is on display at Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Cultural Museum starting Nov. 29. The annual exhibit shows how Christmas has been celebrated in the "old countries." Exhibit features Christmas trees decorated with traditional Czech and Slovak handmade ornaments, nativity scenes, and traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas music....

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

During Lights of Aksarben, Aksarben Village transforms into a Whoville-inspired winter wonderland on Friday nights with a visit from Santa and the Grinch, cookies and hot cocoa, face painting, and live music by Cindy Lou and the Who Who Done Its. Additional things planned: Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m., the illumination of the...

The Rose presents "A Christmas Story: The Musical" Dec. 6-22. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The ASL service and audio descriptive show is Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. The sensory-friendly show is Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 for the balcony and $37 for the...

American Midwest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed Nov. 23 & 24 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center and Dec. 13-15 at Orpheum Theater. This dazzling spectacle highlights the versatility of American Midwest Ballet’s cast of professional artists, backed by a polished ensemble of student dancers from across the metro area. "The Nutcracker" features lavish...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life” from Dec. 6-22, 2024. More details TBA.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Recommended age is 5+. Season Ticket Holders' on sale is Aug. 20, 2024 Public...

Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Maestro Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration runs Dec. 12-15, 2024; performances are Thursday & Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday at 2 and 7:30...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents “Silent Night of the Lambs” Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (and on Dec. 8, a second performance at 6 p.m.). Tickets go on sale Nov. 4. Synopsis: A twisted comedic take on two classic but vastly different tales. “Silent Night of...

"Girls Like Us: A Little Naughty, Mostly Nice!" is on stage Dec. 6-22 at Omaha Community Playhouse.  Synopsis: It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Join Chicago cabaret favorites Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy-Orland as they sing favorite holiday tunes and spread cheer! Laugh at the stresses of the season and...

"A Remarkable Series of Ordinary Events at Holiday Tower" is presented by Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit from Dec. 12-22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission, and $30 for seniors/students/military. Synopsis: Holiday Tower is a staple of the neighborhood. It’s been standing as...

"A Merry Rockin’ Christmas Starring Michael Cavanaugh" combines modern Christmas songs like “Last Christmas” and “Wonderful Christmastime” with classic holiday hits like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for a rockin’ musical show. Tickets start at $37.

Shaun Johnson and The Big Band Experience brings The 2024 Big Band Christmas Tour to Holland Music Club inside the Holland Performing Arts Center. The show blends traditional pop with a big band spirit. Led by Emmy award-winning crooner Johnson, also the lead singer of Tonic Sol-fa, the ensemble has left an indelible mark on...

Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Omaha Children's Museum will have the Santa's Tinker Workshop Family Fun Weekend during museum hours Dec. 13-15. Event includes storytime with Mrs. Claus and a chance to meet Santa. Included with museum admission. 

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

Traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas Exhibit is on display at Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Cultural Museum starting Nov. 29. The annual exhibit shows how Christmas has been celebrated in the "old countries." Exhibit features Christmas trees decorated with traditional Czech and Slovak handmade ornaments, nativity scenes, and traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas music....

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Midwest Fest Holiday Market will be held on Dec. 14 & 15 at Heartland of America Park. The free event features 30 exceptional artisans and makers from across the Midwest. There will be gourmet holiday cocktails, local brews, and artisanal hot chocolate and coffee was well as foods and seasonal treats for sale, too. For families, enjoy...

Christmas At The Farm is held on the weekends Dec. 7-15 at Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch. Warm up with hot cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and take a picture with Santa. Kids play areas will be open. Face painting and balloons are available for an extra cost. Admission is $12 and includes hot chocolate,...

Jingle Jam is a family-friendly event with live music, local vendors, sleigh rides and more.

American Midwest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed Nov. 23 & 24 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center and Dec. 13-15 at Orpheum Theater. This dazzling spectacle highlights the versatility of American Midwest Ballet’s cast of professional artists, backed by a polished ensemble of student dancers from across the metro area. "The Nutcracker" features lavish...

Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Maestro Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration runs Dec. 12-15, 2024; performances are Thursday & Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday at 2 and 7:30...

On Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday poinsettia show at Lauritzen Gardens, local musicians perform holiday classics for garden visitors. Performances are included with regular admission.  2024 Schedule: Saturday, Nov. 30 - Gail Graeve from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Jean Holtmann from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 - Sarah Parrish from 10 a.m. to...

Lights Walk - 5k & 10k is a free walk sponsored by The RiverFront. One 5 km loop will go through The RiverFront lights and sounds, including a holiday market, before heading through the Old Market for more lights and holiday cheer. A quieter 5 km loop will head past the Joslyn Art Museum and...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

City of Omaha Christmas Concert "A Disney Christmas" features the Nebraska British Brass Band performing all-things-Disney. Free-will donation to benefit BSA Troop 461G. Tickets are available at Chippy's Omaha or online.

The Rose presents "A Christmas Story: The Musical" Dec. 6-22. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The ASL service and audio descriptive show is Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. The sensory-friendly show is Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 for the balcony and $37 for the...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents “Silent Night of the Lambs” Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (and on Dec. 8, a second performance at 6 p.m.). Tickets go on sale Nov. 4. Synopsis: A twisted comedic take on two classic but vastly different tales. “Silent Night of...

"Girls Like Us: A Little Naughty, Mostly Nice!" is on stage Dec. 6-22 at Omaha Community Playhouse.  Synopsis: It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Join Chicago cabaret favorites Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy-Orland as they sing favorite holiday tunes and spread cheer! Laugh at the stresses of the season and...

"A Remarkable Series of Ordinary Events at Holiday Tower" is presented by Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit from Dec. 12-22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission, and $30 for seniors/students/military. Synopsis: Holiday Tower is a staple of the neighborhood. It’s been standing as...

American Midwest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed Nov. 23 & 24 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center and Dec. 13-15 at Orpheum Theater. This dazzling spectacle highlights the versatility of American Midwest Ballet’s cast of professional artists, backed by a polished ensemble of student dancers from across the metro area. "The Nutcracker" features lavish...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life” from Dec. 6-22, 2024. More details TBA.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Recommended age is 5+. Season Ticket Holders' on sale is Aug. 20, 2024 Public...

Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show is at Lauritzen Gardens from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. The festive foliage of the iconic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree will add holiday magic to the show and the whir...

Meet Santa's reindeer, Dasher & Dancer, at Mulhall's during regular store hours through Dec. 16. Find them at Mulhall’s fresh-cut forest at the north end of the greenhouse.

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Omaha Children's Museum will have the Santa's Tinker Workshop Family Fun Weekend during museum hours Dec. 13-15. Event includes storytime with Mrs. Claus and a chance to meet Santa. Included with museum admission. 

Omaha Children's Museum's annual holiday show, Santa's Magic, is a mix of theater and a chance for kids to talk one-on-one with Santa, sharing their wish list and getting a picture taken. There are multiple shows a day. Seating is limited. It's included with museum admission.

Cookies and Cocoa is an event featuring princesses and Christmas characters. Kids can enjoy cookies and warm cocoa while mingling with princesses and Christmas icons like Cindy Lou Who and eves and more. Choose to attend one of two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35, and everyone attending...

On Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday poinsettia show at Lauritzen Gardens, local musicians perform holiday classics for garden visitors. Performances are included with regular admission.  2024 Schedule: Saturday, Nov. 30 - Gail Graeve from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Jean Holtmann from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 - Sarah Parrish from 10 a.m. to...

Winterland at Heartwood Preserve transforms Heartwood Park into a free holiday ice-skating rink from Nov. 29 through Jan. 5. Admission and ice skate rentals are free; reservations recommended. Special activities include: Live DJ from 7-10 p.m. each Friday along with festive themed-hot chocolate and mocktail beverages for purchase Sundays with Santa, where you can get...

Midwest Fest Holiday Market will be held on Dec. 14 & 15 at Heartland of America Park. The free event features 30 exceptional artisans and makers from across the Midwest. There will be gourmet holiday cocktails, local brews, and artisanal hot chocolate and coffee was well as foods and seasonal treats for sale, too. For families, enjoy...

Christmas at Union Station is the annual holiday celebration at The Durham Museum. Festivities are held Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 12, 2025. See the largest indoor tree in the region will be on display and the Holiday Cultural Trees Display located in the museum's galleries. Included with museum admission. Special events: The tree lighting...

Christmas At The Farm is held on the weekends Dec. 7-15 at Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Patch. Warm up with hot cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and take a picture with Santa. Kids play areas will be open. Face painting and balloons are available for an extra cost. Admission is $12 and includes hot chocolate,...

Traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas Exhibit is on display at Czech and Slovak Educational Center and Cultural Museum starting Nov. 29. The annual exhibit shows how Christmas has been celebrated in the "old countries." Exhibit features Christmas trees decorated with traditional Czech and Slovak handmade ornaments, nativity scenes, and traditional Czech and Slovak Christmas music....

American Midwest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed Nov. 23 & 24 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center and Dec. 13-15 at Orpheum Theater. This dazzling spectacle highlights the versatility of American Midwest Ballet’s cast of professional artists, backed by a polished ensemble of student dancers from across the metro area. "The Nutcracker" features lavish...

Bellevue Little Theatre presents “It’s A Wonderful Life” from Dec. 6-22, 2024. More details TBA.

Omaha Community Playhouse presents its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Recommended age is 5+. Season Ticket Holders' on sale is Aug. 20, 2024 Public...

Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Maestro Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration runs Dec. 12-15, 2024; performances are Thursday & Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday at 2 and 7:30...

BLUEBARN Theatre presents “Silent Night of the Lambs” Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. (and on Dec. 8, a second performance at 6 p.m.). Tickets go on sale Nov. 4. Synopsis: A twisted comedic take on two classic but vastly different tales. “Silent Night of...

The Rose presents "A Christmas Story: The Musical" Dec. 6-22. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The ASL service and audio descriptive show is Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. The sensory-friendly show is Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 for the balcony and $37 for the...

"Girls Like Us: A Little Naughty, Mostly Nice!" is on stage Dec. 6-22 at Omaha Community Playhouse.  Synopsis: It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Join Chicago cabaret favorites Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy-Orland as they sing favorite holiday tunes and spread cheer! Laugh at the stresses of the season and...

"A Remarkable Series of Ordinary Events at Holiday Tower" is presented by Benson Theatre and Brigit Saint Brigit from Dec. 12-22. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission, and $30 for seniors/students/military. Synopsis: Holiday Tower is a staple of the neighborhood. It’s been standing as...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30, 2024; Nov. 23-24, 27, 29-30 and Dec. 1, 6-23, and 26-30. Themed...

By day, Lauritzen Gardens is decorated for the Holiday Poinsettia Show, but on select nights this season, the gardens will be aglow for "Bright Nights." The event will be held on select evenings from 4 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, and Jan. 2-4. The floral display hall, Marjorie K. Daugherty...

Santa’s Rock N Lights Drive-Thru Light Show runs from Nov. 22 through Dec. 31. The drive-thru experience features a 700-foot light tunnel, as well as giant dinosaurs, polar bears, reindeer, and a Rock N Santa among other light displays. The route is longer than a mile. Tickets range from $29.99 to $37.99 per vehicle with...

Light Up Bellevue hosts the annual Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Light Show nightly from Nov. 28 through Jan. 5 at Washington Park. It's a walk-thru large scale light and music show. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m. They offer a show...

Omaha Community Playhouse presents its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. There are no performances on Thanksgiving. Recommended age is 5+. Season Ticket Holders' on sale is Aug. 20, 2024 Public...

During Zoolightful, presented by Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, , Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is transformed into a world of immersive lands with unique and enchanting experiences, dazzling light displays and unforgettable holiday fun. The lands include: Gingerbread Village and Polar Plaza. The event runs Nov. 22 through Dec. 30 at  (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and...

The free Holiday Lights Festival features thousands of lights around Omaha. Displays are found: The RiverFront — including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing — is decorated for the holiday season nightly, including a 70-foot-tall holiday tree at the Eighth Street Arrival Plaza. A multimedia show will be projected...

Tower of Power brings its Holidays & Hits Tour to Omaha on Dec. 15. Tickets are for reserved seating. Doors open at 6 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49 and are available through TicketMaster.