This 21-plus event is for anyone who grew up reading Harry Potter or came to love it as an adult. You can explore Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest, learn about the care of magical creatures and owls, take part in a Potter Pub Quiz, find your own magic wand, and more! Hours are 6-9pm; admission is $30 for the general public, $20 for members.
Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods
1111 N Bellevue Blvd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 731-3140
This all-ages event is for fans of the world of Harry Potter. Choose your wand (or let it choose you), visit the Owlery, tour the forbidden forest, and sip some Butterbeer. Hours are noon-3pm; admission is $15 for adults, $5 for members, and free to ages 2 and under.
Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods
1111 N Bellevue Blvd
Bellevue, NE 68005
(402) 731-3140
Two companies of dancers and musicians present an energetic performance of South African dance created during the era of apartheid. This Omaha event starts at 7pm; admission is from $15 and up.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
https://www.ticketomaha.com/Productions/festival-of-south-african-dance
First Sunday of the month public tour of Joslyn Castle. Includes all three floors and grounds, events permitting. Cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and military; tours are at 1, 2, and 3 pm.
Joslyn Castle
3902 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 595-2199
http://joslyncastle.com/visit
Come to the Grey Plume to learn how to make stocks for any kind of soup, for any time of year. Classes are at 9:30am and 2pm; cost is $80.
Provisions by the Grey Plume
3157 Farnam St Suite 7106
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 763-4447
http://thegreyplume.com/product/soups-and-stocks-cooking-class-omaha-saturday-114/
Walk the area from 10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Streets, or ride Ollie the Trolley free between venues as you enjoy live music and art.
Old Market (10th to 13th, Harney to Jackson Sts.)
Omaha, NE 68108
http://firstfridayoldmarket.com/
Every first Friday of the winter months is Family Date Night at the Omaha Children’s Museum. This month’s theme is superheroes, with superhero-themed activities and other opportunities to play. Costumes encouraged! Hours are 5-8pm; cost is $12 for adults and kids, $11 for seniors, free to kids under 2 and members. (Family Date Night is included with regular museum admission.)
Omaha Children’s Museum
500 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-6164
http://www.ocm.org/exhibits/special-events/
See and buy the works of hundreds of the nation’s best artists and crafters at this Omaha event. At this top-ranked festival, you can enjoy entertainment, hourly gift drawings, food and drink, and free parking.
Hours are Thursday and Friday, 11am-9pm; Saturday, 9am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and free to ages 9 and under.
Ralston Arena
7300 Q St
Ralston, NE 68127
(402) 331-2889
https://www.hpifestivals.com
Country singer Thomas Rhett brings his Home Team Tour to Omaha. The Home Team Tour, which also features Walker Hayes and Old Dominion, is one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated tours of the year. The concert runs from 7:30-11pm, and tickets run from $27-$71.50.
CenturyLink Center Omaha
455 N 10th St
Omaha, NE 68102
Omaha’s traditional start to the holiday season continues downtown with a musical performance by the Omaha Children’s Chorus at 5:40 pm, the countdown to the lighting display at 6, followed by a performance by the Jingle Bell Brass, then the Making Spirits Bright concert at the Holland Center at 7.
Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall
14th & Farnam Sts
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
http://www.holidaylightsfestival.org
