Come out for the 14th annual holiday lighting ceremony at Village Pointe. The event starts with a family concert at 6pm, followed by free hot cider and cookies. At 7, the Santa Parade spotlights the arrival of old St. Nick, followed by the lighting ceremony and free carriage rides up to 10pm.
Village Pointe Shopping Center
17305 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 505-9773
http://villagepointeshopping.com/events/holiday-lighting-celebration
Omaha Event: La Veinticuatro – 24th Street Walking Tour, 21 October
This Omaha event is a guided walk of 8-9 blocks of the one-time meatpacking/stockyards district, with focus on architecture, art and culture. The walk is from 11am-12:30pm; cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple.
NW corner of 24th & N Streets
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 709-2586
This Omaha event features over 160 artisans from across the Midwest. It’s a mixture of modern maker design, the best in handmade goods, and interesting found objects, along with local food, drink, and live music. Hours are 10am-4pm; admission is $5 for adults, free for kids.
Turner Park
3110 Farnam St
Omaha, NE 68131
(402) 980-2746
This Omaha event consists of three races: a 5K timed run/walk, a 1-mile untimed run/walk, and a 100-yard dash for kids ages 5-10. Vendors will be present on-site, and there will be face painting, balloon art and more. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be prizes for the best Halloween costumes. Hours are 9:30am-noon, and admission runs $10-$35.
Rockbrook Village Shopping Center
2800 S 110th Ct
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 955-6851
Choose from among 30-plus soups, breads, and desserts created by local chefs. Vote for your favorites and look at artwork and listen to the sounds of the Prairie Gators. Hours are 11am-2pm; tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and free for children 10 and under.
Open Door Mission
2705 North 20th Street East
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 829-1505
Spend a night at the SAC Aerospace Museum and see the inside of an aircraft during Robotics Night. You can also build a robot and design a make-and-take item. Hours are 5-8pm; tickets are $6-12.
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
28210 West Park Hwy (I-80, Exit #426)
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-3100 x 253
Camille Metoyer-Moten is the special guest vocalist for this family-friendly free holiday concert. The singer is accompanied by the Nebraska Wind Symphony conducted by Keith Davis. The concert runs from 7-8pm.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
http://www.holidaylightsfestival.org
Light the Night is intended to spotlight the lives of those affected by cancer of the blood. It’s a 1-mile walk with a lit lantern, with vendors on hand to supply food, drink, and entertainment. Walk hours are 5-8pm.
This was a very beautiful event. I went last year.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts.
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 344-2242
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Hours are Sunday, 9am-1pm.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts.
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 345-5401
Third 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
