Omaha Holiday Events Guide 2025: December 6th-13th

Omaha Sports Commission's Santa Run

Dec. 6, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Price: $25 for adults; $10 for kids ages 3-13; Free for kids 2 and under

Location: La Vista City Centre, 8219 City Centre Drive, La Vista, NE

The all-ages fun run is a distance of 2k, involving participants suited up in provided holiday gear and conquering obstacles set by the North Pole elves. The first 200 adults (14+) will receive a Santa suit. Children (3-13) will receive festive holiday-inspired headband.

Paid Event Outdoor

Downtown Papillion Christmas Cookie Crawl

Dec. 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Price: $25

Location: 15 stops in Downtown Papillion, NE

This festive crawl, hosted by The Book Nook, features 15 cookie stops with items made by local bakeries and home bakers.

Paid Event Outdoor

Santa's Forest Festival

Dec. 6, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Price: Included with admission: $15 per person; Members: Free

Location: Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE

Santa will be at the Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, and coffee or hot cocoa will be available for purchase. Event included with regular admission to Fontenelle Forest.

Paid Event Indoor/Outdoor

Third Annual Beauty View Christmas

Dec. 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Price: Free; other treats like hot cocoa available for purchase

Location: Beauty View Dairy Farm, 2075 Co Road K, Wahoo, NE

Free pictures with Santa and a calf and free dairy samples. Other treats like hot cocoa will be available for purchase.

Free Event Indoor/Outdoor

Holiday Cocktail Crawl

Dec. 6, 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Price: Free to attend; cocktails purchased separately

Location: Participating establishments at Midtown Crossing, 33rd and Farnam streets, Omaha, NE

Visit as many stops as you like, in any order you like, and cast your vote for the best cocktail in midtown. Each participating business will have a signature cocktail. Festive attire is encouraged — ugly sweaters, cocktail dresses, Santa suits welcome.

Free Event Indoor/Outdoor

Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas

Dec. 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Price: Starting at $59

Location: Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St., Omaha, NE

Shake off the chill with holiday classics and new music from the Grammy Award-nominated Salem Church Choir, local favorites, and guest artists. Reserved seating, all ages welcome.

Paid Event Indoor

A Harvest Christmas

Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Price: Admission prices vary; check website for details

Location: Ditmars Orchard and Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA

This two-day holiday event includes breakfast with Santa, an appearance from the Grinch, and family friendly activities. The Maker's Market will be held on Saturday.

Paid Event Indoor/Outdoor

One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall

Dec. 6-21, 2025; Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Price: Starting at $39

Location: Lofte Community Theater, 15841 Manley Road, Manley, NE

The play features eight intertwined stories in a Midwestern mall on the last day of shopping before the holiday.

Paid Event Indoor

15th Annual Christmas in the Village

Dec. 6, 2025 from noon to 5 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Between 24th & Ohio and 24th & Burdette streets, Omaha, NE

Empowerment Network's annual event with festive music, family-friendly activities, and local vendors.

Free Event Outdoor

Greenery and Glitter

Dec. 7, 2025 from noon to 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Downtown Gretna, NE and Peterson Park

City of Gretna's annual event features a handmade holiday market, free activities, and hayrack rides from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Gretna, and soup, hot cider, hot dogs, tree lighting ceremony, and holiday dances in Peterson Park from 4 to 6 p.m.

Free Event Outdoor

Christmas in Germany

Dec. 7, 2025 from noon to 6 p.m.

Price: Free admission; food and gifts available for purchase

Location: German American Society, 3717 S. 120th St., Omaha, NE

This annual celebration is a day full of activities, performances, German food, and holiday cheer. Features authentic German Christmas Market, 15-foot Tannenbaum, Christkindl Market, and St. Nicholas arrives at 4:30 p.m.

Free Event Indoor/Outdoor

MasterSingers Omaha presents Christmas Present: Jazz To The World 15

Dec. 7, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Price: $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors; Free for children age 5 and under

Location: St. Paul Benson, 5410 Corby St., Omaha, NE

An annual festive jazz concert that celebrates the season. Doors open for seating at 5:30 p.m.

Paid Event Indoor

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Dec. 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Price: Starting at $45; 18+ only

Location: Astro Theater, 8302 City Centre Drive, La Vista, NE

The annual holiday performance by drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, known for its campy humor, musical numbers, and festive themes. Features over-the-top camp spectacle, side-splitting gags, brand new songs, and thrilling dance numbers.

Paid Event Indoor

Behind-The-Scenes: Christmas at Union Station

Dec. 9, 2025 at 4 p.m., and Dec. 14, 17, 21, and 22, 2025 at noon

Price: $20 for members; $25 for non-members

Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE

Tour the museum to hear holiday stories and see artifacts from Christmas at Union Station going back to when the station was alive with travelers and holiday cheer. A knowledgeable guide will share rare scenes from the Photo Archive and take you to the museum's Collections spaces.

Paid Event Indoor

Rave On Presents The Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree

Dec. 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Price: $38

Location: The Arts Center at Iowa Western, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA

Ugly Seasonal Sweater Soiree is a hilariously cheeky holiday show that celebrates all the beloved December traditions, music, and the delightfully tacky fashion that goes along with it.

Paid Event Indoor

Holiday Lights Tour

Dec. 11, 2025 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Price: $50; 21+ only

Location: Leaves from Crescent Moon Ale House, 3578 Farnam St., Omaha, NE

A bus tour to see holiday lights that includes a stop at Rudy's Christmas Bar. Ticket includes one drink at the Crescent Moon's holiday pop-up Under the Mistletoe (guests can choose from a select menu) and a variety of holiday beers on the bus.

Paid Event Outdoor

Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration

Dec. 11-14, 2025; performances at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

Price: Starting at $20; Student rush tickets $10

Location: Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE

Omaha's biggest holiday performance features Maestro Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers guaranteed to send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. The Holland Center shines with festive decorations.

Paid Event Indoor

Meet Me in St. Louis

Dec. 11-21, 2025; various showtimes

Price: $20-$30

Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs, IA

Chanticleer Community Theater presents this musical, which features the iconic song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

Paid Event Indoor

Emmaline's Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas

Dec. 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Price: Ticket prices vary

Location: Holland Music Club inside the Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE

Whether you're a Christmas enthusiast or just need an extra push to get into the holiday spirit, this retro holiday concert, led by one of the most prominent up-and-coming female voices in jazz, is one you don't want to miss.

Paid Event Indoor

Grinch Christmas Bingo

Price: Free

Location: Infusion Brewing Company Southwest. 6271 @ 118th St., Omaha

The Grinch is stealing Christmas, but you can steal that bingo prize! Bring the family to take photos with the Grinch, play Bingo, and have some winter fun at Infusion. If Inclement weather the event will be held Friday December 19th. Same times!

Free Event Indoor

A Victorian Christmas

Dec. 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Price: Free; tickets available at Chippy's

Location: Strauss Performing Arts Center on the UNO campus, 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, NE

This is a free concert featuring Nebraska Brass Band and Cantare! Omaha Choir. Tickets available at Chippy's.

Free Event Indoor

Will Hearn's The Grand Ol' Christmas Show

Dec. 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Price: Ticket prices vary

Location: The Arts Center at Iowa Western, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA

This live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show takes place in a retro radio show, broadcasting Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics live on Christmas Eve from the 1225 AM N-O-E-L Radio Studios.

Paid Event Indoor

Dean Z and the Ultimate Elvis Christmas

Dec. 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Price: Starting at $99; VIP packages available

Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena, 7300 Q St., Ralston, NE

Get ready to rock into the holiday spirit when award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer Dean Z, the Ultimate Elvis, alongside his high-energy band and the beautiful Dynamite Singers present rock 'n' roll, rockabilly and swing holiday hits made famous by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Brenda Lee, Dean Martin, The Ronettes & more.

Paid Event Indoor

Lights Walk 5k and 10k

Dec. 13, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Price: Free

Location: Starting at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St., Omaha, NE

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers' free walk. Can be self-guided or join the group walk that starts at 4:30 p.m.

Free Event Outdoor

Christmas At The Farm

Dec. 13 and 14, 2025 from noon to 6 p.m.

Price: $12; includes free hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament; Kids 2 and under are free; Additional cost for face painting and balloons

Location: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, NE

A cozy country Christmas event that includes hot cocoa, decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus, and pictures with Santa. Plus, there are kids play areas.

Paid Event Indoor/Outdoor