Because we are almost halfway through December (crazy, we know!), there is no better time than to head out of the house and enjoy all the fun and festivities happening in and around Omaha this weekend!  Whether you are looking to meet Santa Clause himself, take in a gingerbread festival or just adore the twinkling lights of the Christmas trees, there is truly something for everyone. We have listed a few must-see events below, and wish you all the joy and happiness this time of year brings! 

What: Cookies, Carols and Cider: A Holiday Lights Tour!
When: December 14th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: Lights of Aksarben: Santa & Mrs. Claus
When: December 14th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Streets Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. Green Bay NCAA Men’s Basketball Game
When: December 14th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: A Christmas Carol
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Lancers vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks Hockey Game
When: December 14th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: 33rd Annual Gingerbread Festival
When: December 14th – 16th 
Where: Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters 

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: The Capitol District Ice Rink 
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: 11th & Capitol Streets Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show Aglow
When: December 14th -16th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: December 14th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Interrogated (Improv)
When: December 14th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Holidays in The Old Market
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets

What: Omaha Holiday Lights Festival
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall 

What: Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Richard Mosse Exhibit
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street

What: 2018 City of Omaha Carol Concert
When: December 15th
Where: Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center 

What: Jitterbug Jingle Ball
When: December 15th
Where: 201 S 24th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Happenings at the Zoo
When: December 15th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking Food Tour
When: December 15th & 16th
Where: 1002 Howard Street Omaha, NE

What: Urban Surf
When: December 15th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: Gaudete: The Third Sunday of Advent Concert 
When: December 16th
Where: Boys Town | 13943 Dowd Drive Boys Town, NE

What: Miracle on Farnam
When: December 14th – 16th 
Where: Midtown Crossing 

What: Santa’s Magic
When: December 14th & 15th 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Thomas D Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
When: December 14th – 16th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE