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Merry and Free: Can’t-Miss Christmas Events In Omaha 2023

Celebrating the holidays on a budget is easy in Omaha – there are dozens of free events, markets, and festive nights out in November and December. Here’s a rundown of all budget-friendly Christmas events in Omaha in 2023. Looking for the ultimate list of holiday events in Omaha?

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Free holiday events in Omaha in 2023

A display at a holiday market
  • Santa’s Wonderland – Nov. 4 through Dec. 24, 2023 at Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Cabela’s, 12703 Westort Parkway, LaVista, Neb. Santa arrived extra early this year at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s! Reserve a time to see Santa online starting Oct. 29, and get a free picture with him. FREE
  • Mulhalls’ Holiday Popup Series in Omaha – Saturdays, Nov. 4 through Dec. 16, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. at Mulhalls, 3615 N. 120th St. Local makers and other small businesses will set up pop-up shops throughout the holidays. FREE
  • Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show – Nov. 23, 2023 through Jan. 6, 2024 at Washington Park, 1943 Franklin St., Bellevue, Neb. The hours are Sundays through Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., and Friday & Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. A show for people with sensitivities to flashing lights and sounds on Sundays through Thursdays that runs from 5 to 6 p.m. FREE
  • Holiday Lights – Gene Leahy Mall every Friday and Saturday throughout the holiday season.
  • Complimentary Horse and Carriage Rides – Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 at Village Pointe Shopping Center, 17305 Davenport St., Omaha. Pick up and drop off location is in front of Marcus Theaters. FREE
People stand in front of the large decorated tree at the German-American Society during their annual event, Christmas in Germany.
Christmas In Germany
  • Christmas Bingo & Photos With the Grinch – Dec. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Infusion Brewing Co. Southwest, 6271 S. 118th St., Omaha. A family-friendly evening at the brewery! Bingo is free to play with purchase of a drink. Presents are under the tree for bingo winners and all kids. Kids also receive coloring pages. FREE
  • Christmas Movies and Music Trivia – Dec. 20, 2023 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Observatory Bar & Grill, 14525 West Center Road, Omaha. There will be four rounds with five questions each of Christmas Movies and Music. At the end, bet all or nothing for a Jeopardy0style question! Trivia nights are FREE to play and can have up to six people per team! In addition to some awesome prizes, the overall first place team will receive a $30 gift certificate; the overall second place team will receive a $20 gift certificate, and the overall third place team will receive a $10 gift certificate! FREE
Midtown Crossing during the holidays
Photo courtesy Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau

Free holiday lights displays in Omaha

  • Season of Lights – Nov. 12 through Feb. 14, 2024 at Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, 31st and Farnam streets, Omaha. There will be thousands of lights adorning trees at Turner Park and along Farnam Street. FREE
  • Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show – Nov. 23, 2023 through Jan. 6, 2024. The free holiday lights and music show is held at Washington Park, 1943 Franklin St., Bellevue, Neb. Hours are Sundays through Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., and Friday & Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. What’s unique about this show is that they offer a show for people with sensitivities to flashing lights and sounds on Sundays through Thursdays that runs from 5 to 6 p.m.
  • Holiday Lights Festival Lighting Displays – Nov. 25 through Jan. 8, 2024. Gorgeous light displays in four iconic areas of Omaha: Omaha RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park & Lewis & Clark Landing), Old Market (10th to 13th streets, and from Harney to Jackson streets), North Omaha (six-block area around 24th and Lake streets) and South Omaha (24th Street between L and Q streets). FREE

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