"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About See the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest transformed with festive décor and then take a stroll along the lighted Riverview Boardwalk.

The traveling exhibit, "From Here To There," is at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum from Sept. 19 through Dec. 7. It's included with museum admission. Ride a hovercraft to experience air pressure; float a boat to experiment with air flow. Lift, launch, and levitate your way through hands-on exhibits to explore how things move...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

North Omaha Music & Arts hosts free weekly jazz sessions with a house band followed by an open session where all jazz musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to bring their art into the NOMA space to sharpen and shed their abilities and ideas together!

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About See the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest transformed with festive décor and then take a stroll along the lighted Riverview Boardwalk.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

Fat Brain Toys regularly holds toddler-oriented activities on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Activities are free. Upcoming themes

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Kids can visit Santa at Santa's Workshop from Dec. 3-11. In addition to seeing Santa, stroll through La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, fill up on free cookies and hot cocoa, color a picture, spin the Naughty-or-Nice wheel, see the live animals, and enjoy other activities and surprises. Each workshop date will feature special holiday...

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

Take a walking tour of the Historic General Dodge House and get into the holiday spirit. As one of the most well-known buildings in the area, it was home to one of Council Bluffs' most notable residents. Tour starts at 5 p.m. and lasts about an hour and a half. Arrive a few minutes prior...

Felius Trivia Nights are held every other Tuesday in the coffee bar at Felius. Enjoy an evening of brain-bending questions, beverages (coffee, beer, or wine), and prizes every round & for best team name. In between games, hang with the rescue cats.

O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of "Maybe Happy Ending" Dec. 8-13 at the Orpheum Theater. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 7+. Synopsis: Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, "Maybe Happy Ending" tells the...

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About See the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest transformed with festive décor and then take a stroll along the lighted Riverview Boardwalk.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

Santa Storytime is Dec. 9 at the La Vista Library. Families are invited to enjoy festive stories, cheerful songs, and holiday fun with a special visit from Santa. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, share their holiday wishes, and take photos. After storytime, stay for a simple craft. This free event is perfect...

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

Immerse yourself in a Holiday experience like no other at Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village and Lights. Step into a Christmas Village straight out of your favorite Hallmark movie. Frosty Nights runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 27 at Falconwood Park. Come see new attractions like our Super Mega Candy Cane Tube Slide, Christmas Carnival,...

Santa’s Rock N Lights is Nov. 25 through Jan. 2 at Werner Park, with time slots running from 5:30 to 9 or 10 p.m. Drove through nearly two miles of lights synchronized to music.

Omaha's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

It's a comedy open mic, at the same place, on the same day at an earlier time, and with a new updated format! Each comedian who signs up in advance gets 4 minutes or you can show up and put your name in the hat which are pulled randomly every five comics and only get...

O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of "Maybe Happy Ending" Dec. 8-13 at the Orpheum Theater. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 7+. Synopsis: Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, "Maybe Happy Ending" tells the...

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About See the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest transformed with festive décor and then take a stroll along the lighted Riverview Boardwalk.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sales are held every Thursday and the first & third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Swanson Library. There are thousands of books, covering every genre, with the lowest prices in town, including mysteries, thrillers, romance, westerns, non-fiction, children’s,...

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Las Posadas Celebration on is Dec. 10 at the Hispanic Art Center of Omaha. There will be live entertainment, networking, food, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Students can attend for free with promo code STUDENT26. All student attendees will be entered in our scholarship giveaway. Must be present at event to win.

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

Lauritzen Gardens presents Bright Nights on select evenings Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. Make holiday memories with your family as you stroll through festive decorations in the floral display hall, wander among the gardens’ glow in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and explore the colorful installations in Sofia’s Play Garden. Take a photo in front...

Immerse yourself in a Holiday experience like no other at Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village and Lights. Step into a Christmas Village straight out of your favorite Hallmark movie. Frosty Nights runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 27 at Falconwood Park. Come see new attractions like our Super Mega Candy Cane Tube Slide, Christmas Carnival,...

Santa’s Rock N Lights is Nov. 25 through Jan. 2 at Werner Park, with time slots running from 5:30 to 9 or 10 p.m. Drove through nearly two miles of lights synchronized to music.

Omaha's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...

Omaha Public Library holds Silent Reading Parties on the second Thursday of the month. In this nontraditional book club, there are no assigned readings – you just read what you bring. OPL's Mobile Library, aka Poppy, will be there, as well. Read for an hour and then socialize...or not. 2024 schedule Sept. 12 at Lewis And...

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of "Maybe Happy Ending" Dec. 8-13 at the Orpheum Theater. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 7+. Synopsis: Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, "Maybe Happy Ending" tells the...

Make a holiday tradition with the whole family! "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" is an Omaha holiday favorite, bringing generations together for an evening of incredible live music, meaningful personal stories, and Beatles favorites chosen by the audience. It's a fun night out for all ages, with tickets starting at just $25! The show runs...

"A Little Like a Dream" art exhibition featuring local artists is Nov. 5 through March 4, 2027 at LALA: Local Artists Local Art at the Alley Poyner Machietto Architecture gallery. Opening Reception is Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About See the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest transformed with festive décor and then take a stroll along the lighted Riverview Boardwalk.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

"The Museum of Alternative History" invites you to step into a world where fact and fiction blur. This thought-provoking exhibition challenges both artists and visitors to reimagine stories of the past, question the reliability of images and narratives, and reflect on how history is shaped, distorted, or even invented. It runs Aug. 21 through Dec....

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

Kids can visit Santa at Santa's Workshop from Dec. 3-11. In addition to seeing Santa, stroll through La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, fill up on free cookies and hot cocoa, color a picture, spin the Naughty-or-Nice wheel, see the live animals, and enjoy other activities and surprises. Each workshop date will feature special holiday...

"One Size. Endless Possibilities" exhibition is Dec. 11-20 at Cali Commons. The artists were challenged to express themselves with bold abstractions or intimate portraits, layered mixed media or sculptural reliefs, and more. This art exhibit showcases how a single uniform size (12" x 12") is open to infinite directions. The Opening Reception is Dec. 11...

Lauritzen Gardens presents Bright Nights on select evenings Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. Make holiday memories with your family as you stroll through festive decorations in the floral display hall, wander among the gardens’ glow in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and explore the colorful installations in Sofia’s Play Garden. Take a photo in front...

Immerse yourself in a Holiday experience like no other at Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village and Lights. Step into a Christmas Village straight out of your favorite Hallmark movie. Frosty Nights runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 27 at Falconwood Park. Come see new attractions like our Super Mega Candy Cane Tube Slide, Christmas Carnival,...

Omaha’s Holiday Lights Festival runs runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, featuring light displays and free events. Events include: Light displays are at:

Omaha's zoo holds Zoolightful on Wednesday through Sunday nights from Nov. 18 through Jan. 10, 2027. Special Monday and Tuesday Openings are on Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29. Presented by Hy-Vee, Zoolightful transforms the zoo into a magical holiday wonderland filled with thousands of dazzling lights, spectacular lantern displays, and wonder around...

Big Canvas Comedy presents family-friendly improv along the lines of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” No two shows are alike. Tickets are $10. Upcoming shows: May 8 - The Laugh Crafters May 15 - Making A Scene May 22 - Whatever's Clever May 29 - Big Canvas June 5 - Guardians of the Giggle June...

Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!  Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

The Omaha Lancers play all their home games at Liberty First Credit Union Arena. Their 2026-2027 seasons schedule is:

"Sorry I've Never Done This Before" is a monthly comedy show where comedians trade mediums for the night: Improvisors try stand up comedy for the first time, and stand up comedians try improvising for the first time. Must be 18+. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Seats are first come first served. For reserved seating or large...

"A Christmas Carol" is on stage at Omaha Community Playhouse from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Performances are Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and 2 and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Synopsis: Omaha’s favorite Holiday tradition in its 51st year at OCP! Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through past, present, and future to rediscover...

O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of "Maybe Happy Ending" Dec. 8-13 at the Orpheum Theater. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 7+. Synopsis: Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, "Maybe Happy Ending" tells the...

Make a holiday tradition with the whole family! "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" is an Omaha holiday favorite, bringing generations together for an evening of incredible live music, meaningful personal stories, and Beatles favorites chosen by the audience. It's a fun night out for all ages, with tickets starting at just $25! The show runs...

Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell "jokes" and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can...

Laugh plenty and have some delicious drinks downtown this weekend! Hosted by Joslyne DeBonis, a stellar lineup of the area's best standup comics bring their most fire material in this competition to become the Top Comic in Omaha (and win a cash prize!) If you want to see the best Omaha has to offer fight...

About See the Great Hall at Fontenelle Forest transformed with festive décor and then take a stroll along the lighted Riverview Boardwalk.

The interactive show, "Santa's Magic," runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Children's Museum. Show features indoor snowfall and favorites like Rudolph, Santa’s elves, and Santa Claus himself. After each performance, kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo to remember it by. Multiple shows run daily and are included with admission.

"Super Sports²" is a temporary exhibit at Omaha Children's Museum where children and families discover how math powers every play, pass, jump, and score. Through hands-on challenges and interactive play, kids will explore measuring, timing, angles, strategy, and more. They will build confidence and problem-solving skills and learn about teamwork, too. Included with museum admission....

Unwind and find your flow in the company of playful, adoptable cats during Cat Yoga at Felius. This gentle class is perfect for all skill levels, combining relaxation and fun. Kids ages 12+ are welcome. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat!

Papillion La Vista Parks and Recreation hosts Breakfast With Santa on Dec. 12 at Papillion Landing. Cost is $15 and includes breakfast, a visit with Santa, crafts, and storytime.

Film Streams’ Forever Young Series features family-friendly movies on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. for only $5 at the Dundee location. In the summer, shows will be screened on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well. 2026 Schedule:

Second Saturdays is a monthly event in the Blackstone District featuring live music, makers’ markets, kids’ activities, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoffs and more. Themes and times change, so check the Blackstone District calendar here for updates. Blackstone District is on Farnam Street between 36th and 42nd streets. Schedule:

The free Kids Club at Lowe's offers hands-on experiences for kids and their parents. Note: Parents or guardians that are enrolled in MyLowe’s Rewards can create a free Kids Club Profile for any child under the age of 18. Kids Club activities are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Upcoming events:

The Durham Museum will have the internally-curated exhibition "In Search of the Signers" on display from Aug. 1 through Jan. 10, 2027. The exhibition showcases a premier collection of authentic signatures and documents belonging to the men who founded our nation. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. "In Search of the Signers" highlights the extraordinary...

Created by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, "Brick Masters Studio" is an immersive and interactive exhibition exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity and science. It's on display at the Luminarium through Jan. 18. The exhibit is included with regular admission. NOTE: Luminarium stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Discover the secrets behind Kenney’s breathtaking sculptures...

Joslyn Art Museum will have an exhibition featuring Sadie Barnette through Jan. 3, 2027 in the Scott Pavilion Riley CAP Gallery S8. NOTE: The museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Working across drawing, sculpture, photography, and installation, Barnette mines both personal narratives and collective histories, exploring how the two intersect and diverge over...

Joslyn Art Museum will display "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914" from Sept. 26 through Jan. 17, 2027, in the Scott Pavilion S1–3. This is a ticketed exhibition. Here are the public free days: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and 12, Dec. 3, and Jan. 7; Saturdays...

The temporary exhibition "Jacolby Satterwhite: Country Ball 1989–2012" is on display at Joslyn Art Museum through March 7, 2027. Satterwhite’s intricate digital videos combine performance, animation, and found images to generate self-contained worlds that are at once illusory and grounded in lived experience. For this dreamlike work, Satterwhite used 3D graphics software to revisit a...

The temporary exhibition "Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial" in on display through March 7, 2027 at Joslyn Art Museum. Note: The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Synopsis: What does history look like? In prints commissioned on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976, artists referenced and...

The Durham Museum celebrates the holidays with "Christmas At Union Station" from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, featuring the area's largest indoor tree and festive events, including:

The Durham Museum, in partnership with The Rosemary Clooney House and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host "White Christmas – The Exhibition" from Nov. 27 to Jan. 10, 2027 during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season in 2026. The highest-grossing film of 1954, and one of the highest-grossing musicals of all...

Merry Main Street, Olde Towne Elkhorn’s annual Christmas Festival, is Dec. 12. Stroll through the charming historic district filled with festive decorations, local shopping, delicious food and drinks, and magical experiences Meet Santa, sip hot chocolate, and take pictures at the photo ops.

"Entre Flores y Palmas / Between Flowers & Palms" is on display at El Museo Latino through Feb. 27, 2027. Opening reception is Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit presents a selection of works that feature photographs, traditional garments, and items related to the crafting of the palmas (ceremonial palm arrangements). The...

Winterland, the free outdoor ice skating rink, returns in 2026. Ice skating will be available each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 22, when the rink transitions to a daily schedule. Skating sessions run 90 minutes. Guests can reserve a free session up to two weeks in advance of their visit. A limited number of...

"One Size. Endless Possibilities" exhibition is Dec. 11-20 at Cali Commons. The artists were challenged to express themselves with bold abstractions or intimate portraits, layered mixed media or sculptural reliefs, and more. This art exhibit showcases how a single uniform size (12" x 12") is open to infinite directions. The Opening Reception is Dec. 11...

"Shout" by Misha Gordin is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Born in Latvia and shaped by life under Soviet rule, photographer Misha Gordin built surreal, haunting images by hand in the darkroom. His exhibition in the Main Gallery considers how private anguish and inner conviction can take visible form.

"Cry" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Jan. 17, 2027. Known for his monumental ceramic works, Jun Kaneko approaches the language of sculpture with restraint and quiet. His exhibition considers what stillness allows us to feel, and what we often rush past. Note: KANEKO closes an hour early on...

"Visual Language: Bars • Sticks • Lines" by Jun Kaneko is on display at KANEKO from Oct. 16 to Feb. 14, 2027. "Bars • Sticks • Lines" showcases works by Kaneko across glass, ceramics, painting, and paper, revealing the artist's distinctive approach to line, pattern, and composition. Drawing connections between disciplines, the exhibition demonstrates how...

Classic Christmas is Dec. 12 at Mahoney State Park. Enjoy winter activities like making holiday crafts & decorating cookies. Santa plans to stop by too, and there will be free portraits with Santa taken by a Nebraskaland Magazine photographer. Guests can also enjoy a free trolley ride through the park (weather permitting). Activities are free,...

O-Pa presents the Broadway touring production of "Maybe Happy Ending" Dec. 8-13 at the Orpheum Theater. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 7+. Synopsis: Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, "Maybe Happy Ending" tells the...

Holly Jolly Stroll is Dec. 12 leaving from Kaneko Art Gallery to take a walk through The RiverFront lights. Festive dress is encouraged. Afterward, cozy up inside the gallery with sweet treats, hot cocoa, and coffee while taking in the art. The walk is dog-friendly. Set your own pace anytime between 4 and 6 p.m....