Holiday Events Around Omaha
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
Last updated: November 2025
Ongoing holiday events
11/7 - 11/23 (select days): Miracle on 34th Street* @ Bellevue Little Theatre
11/19 - 1/11 (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 - 1/1: Frosty Nights* @ Falconwood Park
11/28 - 1/11: Christmas at Union Station* @ Durham Museum
11/29 - 1/1: Lighting Displays @ North Omaha, South Omaha, Old Market, The RiverFront
11/29 - 1/11 (select days) : Farnam Winter Pop-Up @ Midtown Crossing
12/9 - 1/2: Winter Wonderland* @ Fontenelle Forest
Limited-time holiday events
November 2025
11/7 - 11/8: Merry Vendor Market @ The Back Room
11/8: Holiday Boutique* @ Joslyn Castle
11/13: Trans-Siberian Orchestra* @ Mid-America Center
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 - 11/23: The Nutcracker* @ Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
11/24: Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting @ Downtown Springfield
11/28: Tree Lighting Ceremony* @ Durham Museum
11/28: Lights of Aksarben @ Aksarben Village
11/29: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
11/29: Holiday Market @ Oak View Mall
11/29: Holiday Market @ Lucky Bucket Brewing Company
11/29: Small Business Saturday @ Foster’s Mercantile
11/29: Farnam Pop-Up @ Midtown Crossing
11/29: Small Business Saturday @ Hot Shops Art Center
11/29: Vendor Event @ The Backyard Event Room
11/29: Small Business Saturday @ Passageway Gallery
11/29: Holiday Pet Boutique @ Fetch Pet Emporium
11/29: Small Business Saturday Bazaar @ Brownie Bar Bakery
11/29 - 11/30: Midwest Fest* @ Heartland of America Park
11/29: Winter Wonderland @ Downtown Papillion
11/30: Season of the Witch Cocktail Party* @ Anna’s Place
11/30: Flea Holiday Market @ Cafe Postale
December 2025
12/2: Christmas Market @ The Reflect Collective
12/4: Lights on Dundee @ Dundee
12/4: Wine Fest* @ Nebraska Humane Society
12/4: Holiday Stroll @ Little Bohemia
12/4 - 12/7: The Nutcracker* @ Orpheum Theater
12/5: Holiday Cultural Festival* @ Durham Museum
12/5: Lights of Aksarben @ Aksarben Village
12/5: Holiday Festival @ Glenwood Town Square
12/5 - 12/6: Winterfest @ Saunders County Fairgrounds
12/5 - 12/6: Christmas Makers Market @ American Legion Harvey T. Rimel Post 141
12/5 - 12/7: Midwest Fest* @ Heartland of America Park
12/6: Holiday Cocktail Crawl @ Midtown Crossing
12/6: Christmas at the Farm* @ Bellevue Berry Farm
12/6: Holiday in the Woods* @ Wildlife Safari Park
12/6: Winter Wine Walk @ Rockbrook Village
12/6: Cookie Crawl* @ Downtown Papillion
12/6: Hope for the Holidays Concert* @ Holland Center
12/6: Punk Rock Saves Christmas: Fundraiser* @ The B. Bar
12/6: Santa Goes to Space* @ SAC Museum
12/6: Holiday Pop-Up @ Mulhalls
12/6: Victorian Christmas @ Downtown Plattsmouth
12/6: Holiday Beerfest* @ Crescent Moon Ale House
12/6 - 12/7: Holiday Market @ Aksarben Village
12/6 - 12/7: Winter Open House @ Hot Shops Art Center
12/6 - 12/7: Joyful Noise Concert* @ Steelhouse Omaha
12/7: Family Festival @ Downtown Omaha
12/7: Hometown Holidays @ Downtown Louisville
12/8: Arts & Crafts Fair @ Mahoney State Park
12/10: Lights of Aksarben @ Aksarben Village
12/11: Deck the Howls* @ Nebraska Humane Society
12/13: Jingle Jam @ Olde Towne Elkhorn
12/13: Blade & Edge Holiday Gala @ Moylan Tranquility Iceplex
12/13: Multi-Location Holiday Market @ Myrtle & Cypress (both locations)
12/13: Holiday Pop-Up @ Mulhalls
12/14: Holi-Gays Market @ Floors Floors Floors
12/14: Holiday Market @ The Waiting Room / Reverb Lounge
12/14: Arts & Drafts @ Dubliner Pub
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 - 12/21: Mannheim Steamroller Concert* @ Orpheum Theater
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