A collection of free family-friendly events at multiple locations in downtown Omaha: Wells Fargo Bank, Omaha Children’s Museum, Durham Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn. Shuttle service between locations provided by Ollie the Trolley.
Author: OmahaNebraska
Omaha Event: Ballet Nebraska’s “The Nutcracker”, 3-4 December
Ballet Nebraska presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performances at 2 pm both days, and at 7:30 pm on December 3. Seats are $25 to $67.
Orpheum Theater
409 S. 16th St.
Omaha, NE
http://balletnebraska.org
Omaha Event: Faith Christian Church Drive-Through Living Nativity, 3-4 December
Drive through the church lot to see scenes of Jesus’ birth, then stop inside the church afterward for complimentary refreshments. Hours: 6 to 9 pm.
Faith Christian Church
2201 S. 132nd St.
Omaha, NE
(402) 333-7866
http://www.faithomaha.org
Omaha Event: Hot Shops Open House, 3-4 December
See ready-made art and art in the making, listen to live music, enjoy snacks, and shop for bargains at the Hot Shops Open House as artists open their studios to visitors. Saturday hours are noon to 8 pm, while Sunday hours are noon to 5.
Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas St.
Omaha, NE
(402) 342-6452
http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com
Omaha Event: Sounds of the Season, Old Market and Gene Leahy Mall, 3 December
Listen to holiday music from 7 to 8 pm as performed by choral groups ranging from youth to professional musicians.
Omaha Event: South Omaha Lighting Ceremony, 3 December
Watch the lights go on at 24th Street between N and O Streets in South Omaha at 5 pm and again at 5:30 pm.
Omaha Event: North Omaha Lighting Ceremony, 3 December
Watch the lights go on at 24th and Lake Streets at 5 pm and again at 5:30 pm.
Omaha Event: Christmas in the Village, 3 December
The Empowerment Network puts on its sixth annual version of this event at 24th and Lake Streets from noon to 5 pm. Enjoy free carriage rides, live music, a live Nativity scene, cookie decorating, and more. Free admission.
Omaha Event: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church’s Christmas in Greece, 3 December
Experience a Greek Christmas with live music, traditional Greek food and folk dance, and a visit by St. Nicholas. Tours of the church are available as well. Hours are 11 am to 7 pm.
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Ave.
Omaha, NE
(402) 680-1576
http://www.stjohnsgreekorthodox.com
Omaha Event: Rockbrook Village’s Santa in the Village, 3 December
Come ride around the shops of Rockbrook Village in a horse-drawn carriage with St. Nick while being serenaded by local school and church groups. Enjoy hot chocolate, too.
Rockbrook Village
108th and West Center Road
Omaha, NE
(402) 390-0800
http://www.rockbrookvillage.com
