Experience a German Christmas celebration with choral groups, folk dancers, live music and food. Exhibits of Hummel figurines and wood carvings. Items for sale in the Christkindlmarkt.
German-American Society
3717 S. 120th St.
Omaha, NE
(402) 333-6615
http://www.germanamericansociety.org
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.
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
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
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
Listen to holiday music from 7 to 8 pm as performed by choral groups ranging from youth to professional musicians.
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.
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.
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
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
