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) 595-2199http://joslyncastle.com/visit
Enjoy the harmonious sounds of Omaha’s nationally recognized Salem Baptist Church choir! This Christmas tradition returns to the Holland Center with a combination of holiday classics and new music with concert times of 4 and 7pm and tickets at $15.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St,
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-0606
https://www.ticketomaha.com/Productions/joyful-noise
Bring the family for an afternoon of family fun from noon-5pm as downtown arts and cultural institutions provide free admission and hands-on activities for the entire family. Free trolley service provided by Ollie the Trolley will connect all participating locations: Wells Fargo, the Omaha Children’s Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, Durham Museum, the W. Dale Clark Library, and the Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn. You’re encouraged to “shine the light on hunger” and bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
Holiday Lights Festival
(402) 345-5401
http://www.holidaylightsfestival.org
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 2pm, 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
Take a journey to Germany for the holidays. Enjoy German folk songs, dancing, shopping and plenty of authentic German food like schnitzels, brats and more for the whole family. And, no German Christmas would be complete without a visit from Saint Nicholas. Event runs from 12noon-6pm.
German-American Society, Inc
3717 S 120th St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-6615
http://www.germanamericansociety.org
Over 80 artists welcome you to view their artwork and learn how they create it. Demonstrations of glass-blowing, pottery, and lamp work will be ongoing, and there will be food vendors on hand. Hours are noon-8pm on Saturday and noon-5pm on Sunday.
Hot Shops Art Center
1301 Nicholas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
http://www.hotshopsartcenter.com
Shop for great holiday gifts – like holiday décor, festive foods, homemade crafts – from 55+ returning and new vendors comfortably under heated tents from 10am-5pm. Santa will visit 2-4 pm Sunday, so bring your cameras (holiday cards, anyone?). Ample free parking is available.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 850-7515
http://omahafarmersmarket.com/holiday-market/
Meet Santa, pet a mini horse, and find unique stocking stuffers from local artisans at this merry open house. Enjoy pour over coffee, sweets, and delicious food throughout the event. Hours are 11am-2pm.
Lanoha Nurseries
19111 West Center Rd
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 490-9633
https://www.facebook.com/events/141928496535816/
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
