Bring the whole family to visit Santa at the North Pole from noon-4pm. Kids can share their wish lists with Santa (and take a picture with him too), enjoy crafts and activities in the Fairmont Dine, and sample housemade fudge. Don’t leave without enjoying a classic hot chocolate or specialty Santa Shake.
Hollywood Candy and Fairmont Mercantile
1209 Jackson St
Omaha, NE 68102
402-346-9746
https://www.omahanostalgia.com/hollywood-candy
Once again Lauritzen Gardens is making the holiday season merry and BRIGHT! The holiday poinsettia show and the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory will be adorned and enhanced with light as the garden extends its hours to celebrate the beauty of the season. Note: Holiday hours may impact this event. Aglow hours are 5-8pm; admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free to members and under 6.
Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 346-4002
http://www.lauritzengardens.org
Plein-air artist Todd Matson is stopping by Lewis Art Gallery. Born and raised in Kansas, Matson paints his south central Kansas surroundings in the subdued hues or the brilliant colors of the changing seasons. This is your chance to meet the artist, from noon-2pm.
Lewis Art Gallery
8600 Cass St
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 391-7733
https://www.lewisartgallery.com
Thomas Rhett is exciting fans as he performs new music on his headlining 2017 Home Team Tour, with special guests Old Dominion and Walker Hayes. This is the rescheduled date from the postponed October 28, 2017 concert. The concert runs from 7:30-11pm; tickets run from $27.50-$71.50.
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
http://www.centurylinkcenteromaha.com
Santa joins forces with the 501st Legion for a fun-filled family day. Young guests can visit with Santa and experience Space Day. Enjoy free pictures, planetarium showings, activities, a make-and-take ornament, and holiday music. Hours are 10am-2pm; tickets are $6-12.
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
28210 West Park Hwy (I-80, Exit #426)
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-3100
https://sacmuseum.org
Enjoy Greek Christmas and New Year cultural customs and traditions! The day will feature parishioners’ festive family holiday customs, traditional costumes, Greek food for purchase, a Christmas boutique, historic Byzantine Church tour, live music, folk dancing, and a visit from St. Nicholas. The day’s events run from 11am-7pm.
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Ave
Omaha, NE 68105
http://www.stjohnsgreekorthodox.org
https://www.facebook.com/OmahaGreekFest
Come hear the students of Maestra Mirela Mlynska perform at 1pm.
Millard Library
13214 Westwood Lane
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 444-4848
Take the kids to see St. Nick, starting at 10:30am.
Saddlebrook Library
14850 Laurel Ave.
Omaha, NE 68116
(402) 884-7473
The Omaha Symphonic Chorus, in conjunction with the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir, presents the 21st annual Christmas at the Cathedral. Guest conductor Jonathan Willcocks leads a performance of the “Magnificat” and other seasonal music. Concert starts at 8pm, with tickets starting at $20 for general admission and $30 for preferred seating.
St. Cecilia Cathedral
701 S. 40th St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 398-1766
http://www.omahasymphonychorus.org
The College of St. Mary, along with the Gretna Middle School Women’s Select Ensemble and area church choirs, present a series of lessons and carols dating back to 19th century England at 7pm. Admission is $10.
Christ the King Catholic Church
654 S. 86th St.
Omaha, NE 68114
http://www.csm.edu
