HELLO EVERYONE!
Omaha Holiday Events Guide 2025: Thanksgiving Through December 5
Below is a run-down of events from Thursday, November 27, through December 5. From dazzling light displays at the Holiday Lights Festival to a conversation with Chevy Chase after watching Christmas Vacation, there's something magical happening every day. Drag queens bring the sparkle, classic films light up the big screens, and Santa's making appearances all over town. Whether you're catching Jim Brickman at the Orpheum, strolling through Little Bohemia's market, or enjoying the Durham Museum's Holiday Cultural Festival, this season promises unforgettable memories. Let's dive into everything happening between turkey day and early December!
If you missed it, here is the previous email outlining Omaha holiday events from November 1 through Thanksgiving.
OMAHA WINTER EVENTS
Upcoming Holiday Events
A Drag Queen Christmas
Nov. 28, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Price: Starting at $52; 18+ only show
Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha, NE
Murray & Peter present A Drag Queen Christmas hosted by Nina West. The show features Lexi, Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Bosco and Lydia B. Kollins.
Paid Event Indoor
Michael Lyon: Naughty and Nice
Nov. 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 29, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Price: $25
Location: Duchesne Academy, 3636 California St., Omaha, NE
A jazzy, festive show packed with holiday classics featuring vocalist Michael Lyon. Presented by PART Theatre.
Paid Event Indoor
Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show
Nov. 28, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026; Sun-Thurs 6-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 5-10 p.m.; Special sensory-friendly show Sun-Thurs 5-6 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Washington Park, 1943 Franklin St., Bellevue, NE
Starts on Thanksgiving night at Washington Park. Unique experience offers show for people with sensitivities to flashing lights and sounds Sun-Thurs 5-6 p.m. Turn car radio to 91.9 FM or park and walk on sidewalk through display while listening to music.
Free Event Outdoor
Santa's Magic
Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, 2025
Price: Included with museum admission: $12 for adults and children ages 2+; $11 for seniors 60+; Free for children under 2
Location: Omaha Children's Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE
This annual temporary experience features a short interactive show and a chance to visit with Santa. Included with museum admission.
Paid Event Indoor
Christmas at Union Station
Nov. 28, 2025 through Jan. 11, 2026
Price: Adults: $15; Seniors (62+): $12; Children (ages 3-12): $8; Children 2 and under: Free; Members: Free
Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE
Annual event featuring a tree lighting ceremony the Friday after Thanksgiving, followed by weeks of festive displays, performances, and chances to meet Santa. Features the region's largest indoor Christmas tree at nearly 40 feet tall.
Paid Event Indoor
Village Pointe Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration
Nov. 28, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Village Pointe, 17151 Davenport St., Omaha, NE
Event starts with Peppermint Elves performance at 6 p.m., followed by Santa's arrival by parade at 7 p.m. Photos with Santa after event inside Marcus Village Pointe Cinema lobby until 9 p.m. Photos with holiday characters after lighting in amphitheater until 8 p.m. Free carriage rides until 9 p.m.
Free Event Outdoor
Lights of Aksarben: Making Spirits Bright
Nov. 28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12, 2025; 6 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Aksarben Village, 67th and Center Road, Omaha, NE
Free events include Santa visits, dazzling lights, live music, sweet treats, a petting zoo, and festive crafts.
Free Event Outdoor
Holiday Lights Festival Lighting Displays
Nov. 29, 2025 through Jan. 1, 2026; dusk to dawn
Price: Free
Location: Omaha RiverFront (Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park & Lewis & Clark Landing), Old Market, North Omaha, South Omaha
Gorgeous light displays in four iconic areas of Omaha: Omaha RiverFront, 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). Features 70-foot holiday tree and multimedia show on Friday and Saturday nights.
Free Event Outdoor
Winter Wonderland
Nov. 29, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Downtown Papillion, NE
Free outdoor event includes a Christkindl Market, fire pits, carriage rides, hayrack rides, live entertainment, and free hot cocoa. The community will be aglow with more than 800,000 lights. Meet Santa at the Historic Portal Schoolhouse. Each guest receives a free candy cane and one Christmas wish.
Free Event Outdoor
Jim Brickman's The Gift of Christmas
Nov. 30, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Price: Starting at $72
Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha, NE
Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman performs a heartwarming holiday concert with piano ballads and favorite holiday theme songs.
Paid Event Indoor
Traditional British Christmas Lunch
Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 (SOLD OUT), Dec. 21 and Dec. 24, 2025
Price: $29.99; Reservations required; call (402) 330-3020 or stop by the store
Location: Chippy's Omaha, 2718 123rd Court, Omaha, NE
A traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings including mince pie, custard and a cup of tea. Reservations required.
Paid Event Indoor
Give The Gift of Shhhhh Movie Series
Nov. 30 through Dec. 24, 2025; times vary
Price: Standard movie ticket prices (Movie Party events may vary)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 12750 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE
Classic holiday films played on the big screen including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf, Little Women, The Holiday, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Polar Express, and It's A Wonderful Life. Movie Parties involve props and audience participation.
Paid Event Indoor