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Omaha Holiday Events Guide 2025: December 14 Through December 26
Hey Omaha!
We’re in the final stretch of the season, and there’s still a ton to do around town! Whether you’re meeting Santa, catching classic films, rocking out at holiday concerts, or showing off your best (or worst) sweater, this guide covers everything happening December 14–26.
If you want to look back at earlier events, here are the previous guides:
Scroll on to see what festive fun you can squeeze in before the new year!
OMAHA WINTER EVENTS
Upcoming Holiday Events
Selfies With Santa
Dec. 14, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Price: $13.45
Location: Loft 22, 134 N. Washington St., Papillion, NE
Meet Santa and get pictures with him on your camera or phone. Tickets are required.
Paid Event Indoor
Holiday Extravaganza
Dec. 14-22, 2025; Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. (Dec. 22 is only a 2 p.m. show)
Price: Ticket prices vary
Location: The Shirley Tyree Theater, 2401 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE
The show is a cabaret-style evening of heartwarming seasonal classics, dazzling performances, and joyful entertainment for audiences of all ages. It's about the joy of the holidays.
Paid Event Indoor
Holiday Repertory Films
Various dates at 6:30 p.m.: Gremlins (Dec. 16), The Holdovers (Dec. 18), Little Women (Dec. 19), Trading Places (Dec. 23), It's A Wonderful Life (Dec. 23 & 24)
Price: $12 General; $9 Seniors (60+), Students, Teachers, Military, First Responders, Commuters; $7 Film Streams Members
Location: Film Streams, Ruth Sokolof Theater and Dundee Theater, Omaha, NE
Film Streams is bringing out some of the classics for one-night only showings including Gremlins, The Holdovers, Little Women, Trading Places and It's A Wonderful Life.
Paid Event Indoor
Christmas Music Bingo
Dec. 18, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Heavy Brewing, 20333 Patton St., Gretna, NE
Christmas-themed music bingo at Heavy Brewing.
Free Event Indoor
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Dec. 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Price: Starting at $44; Orchestra $43.75 to $83.75; Loge $43.75 to $63.75
Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha, NE
Capturing the charm and enchantment of a circus performance and blending it seamlessly with the nostalgia of Christmas, A Magical Cirque Christmas features the most extraordinary talent from around the world.
Paid Event Indoor
Lonestar and Collin Raye: 2025 Christmas & Hits
Dec. 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Price: Starting at $59.25
Location: Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE
Celebrated country acts Lonestar and Collin Raye team up to fill your holiday with soul! From Lonestar's ballad Amazed to Collin Raye's breakout Love, Me, these performers deliver the perfect mix of hits and heart.
Paid Event Indoor
Evandale: Ugly Sweater Party
Dec. 19, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Price: Ticket prices vary
Location: Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave., Omaha, NE
This festive concert features the hard rock band Evandale, with openers Entundra and Anyone Else. Wear your ugliest sweater.
Paid Event Indoor
PetRock's Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 19 & 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Price: Starting at $48; all-ages show
Location: Slowdown, 729 N 14th St, Omaha, NE
An annual, all-ages holiday favorite, PetRock is driven by a deep and everlasting love of the iconic and timeless music of the 70s. Add some holiday flair, and you get the Holiday Spectacular.
Paid Event Indoor
Christmas In Taylorville
Dec. 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Price: Ticket prices vary
Location: Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St., Omaha, NE
This concert is a tribute to Taylor Swift with holiday-themed performances. The amount of holiday cheer is questionable, but it still counts.
Paid Event Indoor
Greg Owen & Kevin Lloyd's Organ Masters Christmas Concert
Dec. 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Price: Ticket prices vary
Location: Wilson Performing Arts Center, 300 Commerce Drive, Red Oak, IA
This holiday show features two organ masters performing Christmas classics.
Paid Event Indoor
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Dec. 20, 2025 at 3 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 21, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Price: Starting at $88
Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha, NE
It's not Christmas until Mannheim Steamroller plays at the Orpheum each year. This annual concert features music that blends classical, new-age, and rock music.
Paid Event Indoor
Grinch Drag Brunch + Ugly Sweater Contest
Dec. 21, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Price: Starting at $77; includes brunch
Location: Funny Bone, 710 N. 114th St., Suite 210, Omaha, NE
A ridiculous-themed drag brunch celebrating everyone's favorite holiday character. You'll be laughing and singing along with the grinch. Features an ugly sweater contest, so dress appropriately. Brunch hosted by The Widow Von Du (RuPaul's Drag Race).
Paid Event Indoor
Holiday Hustle 5K
Dec. 21, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Price: Ticket prices vary
Location: Start/Finish line at boat dock at the Prairie Queen Lake, east of 132nd and Cornhusker Road intersection, Omaha, NE
For this 5K holiday-themed run, better bring your Santa hat or Elf costume. Post-race party is at Lucky Bucket Brewery.
Paid Event Outdoor
The Nightmare AFTER Christmas: Holiday Costume Soiree and Karaoke Party
Dec. 26, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Price: Ticket prices vary
Location: Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave., Omaha, NE
The night includes a costume contest with a $50 cash prize, on-stage karaoke, a performance from the Band, and more. Celebrate the day after Christmas with festive fun.
Paid Event Indoor