Holiday Events Around Omaha (Updated for 2025!)

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us!

Here’s a roundup of events in or near Omaha during November/December. Tap the links to get more details about each event. And as always, double check any and all event details before you go. Those details might change before we have a chance to update this list.

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*indicates a ticketed event

Ongoing holiday events

11/7-23 (select days): Miracle on 34th Street* @ Bellevue Little Theatre

11/19-01/11 (select days): Zoolightful* @ Henry Doorly Zoo

11/20-12/20 (select days): Every Christmas Story Ever Told* @ BLUEBARN Theatre

11/21-12/21 (select days): A Christmas Carol* @ Omaha Community Playhouse

11/22-12/31: Bright Nights* @ Lauritzen Gardens

11/22-12/31: Santa’s Rock N’ Lights* @ Werner Park

11/22-01/01: Frosty Nights* @ Falconwood Park

11/28-01/11: Christmas at Union Station* @ Durham Museum

11/29-01/01: Lighting Displays @ North Omaha, South Omaha, Old Market, The RiverFront

11/29-01/11 (select days) : Farnam Winter Pop-Up @ Midtown Crossing

12/9-01/2: Winter Wonderland* @ Fontenelle Forest

Limited-time holiday events

11/7-8: Merry Vendor Market @ The Back Room

11/8: Holiday Boutique* @ Joslyn Castle

11/14: European Christmas Market @ Marvella Mercantile

11/14: Friday Night Market @ Sheelytown Market

11/15: Wicked Wonderland @ Lakeside Plaza

11/15: Pentatonix — Christmas in the City* @ CHI Health Center

11/15: A Motown Christmas* @ Orpheum Theater

11/16: Holiday Market @ The Fireside Banquet Room

11/20: Benefit Party* @ Mulhalls

11/21: Holiday Modern Market* @ Omaha Palazzo

11/22: Holiday Market @ Makers Street

11/22: Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade @ Shadow Lake Towne Center

11/22-23: The Nutcracker* @ Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center

11/24: Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting @ Downtown Springfield

11/28: Tree Lighting Ceremony* @ Durham Museum

11/29: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

11/29: Holiday Market @ Oak View Mall

11/29: Holiday Market @ Lucky Bucket Brewing

11/29-30, 12/5-7: Midwest Fest* @ Heartland of America Park

11/29: Winter Wonderland @ Downtown Papillion

11/30: Flea Holiday Market @ Cafe Postale

12/4: Lights on Dundee @ Dundee

12/4: Holiday Stroll @ Little Bohemia

12/4-7: The Nutcracker* @ Orpheum Theater

12/5: Holiday Cultural Festival* @ Durham Museum

12/6: Holiday Cocktail Crawl @ Midtown Crossing

12/6: Holiday in the Woods* @ Wildlife Safari Park

12/6: Cookie Crawl* @ Downtown Papillion

12/6: Hope for the Holidays Concert* @ Holland Center

12/6: Santa Goes to Space* @ SAC Museum

12/6: Holiday Beerfest* @ Crescent Moon Ale House

12/6-7: Holiday Market @ Aksarben Village

12/6-7: Winter Open House @ Hot Shops Art Center

12/6-7: Joyful Noise Concert* @ Steelhouse Omaha

12/7: Family Festival @ Downtown Omaha

12/7-8, 14-15: Christmas in the Country* @ Bellevue Berry Farm

12/8: Arts & Crafts Fair @ Mahoney State Park

12/13: Jingle Jam @ Olde Towne Elkhorn

12/14: Holi-Gays Market @ Floors Floors Floors

12/14: Holiday Market @ The Waiting Room / Reverb Lounge

12/14-16: Holiday Boutique* @ CHI Health Center

12/16: Chanukah Skate Night @ Heartwood Park

12/17: The 12 Jams of Christmas @ Kros Strain Brewing

12/18: A Magical Cirque Christmas* @ Orpheum Theater

12/20-21: Mannheim Steamroller Concert* @ Orpheum Theater

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