Sounds of the Season
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Bellevue East High School, 1401 High School Dr, Bellevue, NE, 68005, United States
The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band will present a series of FREE family concerts on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm; and Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 pm at Bellevue East High School Auditorium, Bellevue, NE; and on Monday, December 15 at 7:00 pm at the Arts Center at Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA. Embrace the magic of the season with Letters to Santa, which will take you on a musical journey of reflections from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the holidays through different seasons of life. This heartwarming program is crafted to inspire holiday cheer and unite audiences through the timeless spirit of music. Join the USAF Heartland of America Band for an unforgettable event that highlights the joy and tradition of the season.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-12-12 20:00 - 23:59 | Eagles Ballroom, 201 S 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Jitterbugs’ Night Out, or as we like to call it, JNO, has been home to Omaha Jitterbugs’ since 2001.
On average 130 people come to JNO each week, and it’s one of Omaha’s longest-running weekly events.
Masks are optional at JNO.
You don’t need to bring a partner. The weekly beginning dance lesson is from 8:15 – 9:00 and you can choose to rotate partners throughout the lesson or stick with the partner you came with. Then the DJ plays swingin’ tunes for social dancing from 9 p.m. until midnight, so ask people to dance! Check our calendar for nights with live music. Our instructors and DJs are volunteers with JIVE who have completed training.
Dressing sharp is encouraged! But you’ll see people in t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and suits. For special events and live music nights, people tend to dress nicer.
We’ve created a diverse and welcoming community: smoke-free, drug-free, and all ages are welcome. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Most nights more than 100 people attend. While the highest percentage of people attending are aged 19–39, dancers range from middle and high school students to retirees in their 70s and above. Check out our Code of Conduct.
You can bring in your own food and bottle for water. We provide free water because you WILL get thirsty. A full bar is available downstairs.
Join us for the Birthday Jam! After the announcements, around 10:15 pm, we gather in a circle on the dance floor and those who have a birthday (or graduation, or are newly engaged, or any special occasion!) stand in the middle. A song is played and different partners jump in to dance with you for a bit.
If you’d like to have a party during JNO, you are welcome! We suggest showing up at 8:00 pm if you need to set up a table for your party.
No party fees are charged.
For discounted entrance, learn about volunteering with JIVE!

Santa's Magic
2025-12-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
This highly anticipated show blends the excitement of a live performance with theatrical effects, but the true highlight is the special time spent with none other than the jolly old man himself – Santa Claus. The show’s finale offers an opportunity for families to meet Santa, have their pictures taken, and, with a sprinkle of museum-magic, watch as Santa makes it snow inside the museum! Throughout Santa’s Magic, the message of inclusivity and positivity shines brightly, accompanied by just the right touch of silliness and enchantment, making it the perfect tradition for your family’s holiday season.
Shows are ticketed to ensure each family has time to interact with Santa, and tickets are free for museum guests.
Opening November 28 with multiple shows every day!
Santa’s Magic is presented in partnership with Star 104.5
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Dec 3, 2025 to Dec 23, 2025 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Wednesdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 9:00am – 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Flora & Form by Shawnequa Linder
2025-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
October 4 through November 16, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the gallery walls in the visitor and education center
Included with paid admission. Free for garden members.
Shawnequa Linder’s work explores the balance between chaos and harmony through vibrant textures, color, and light. Blending traditional and experimental techniques, she creates landscapes and portraits that evoke depth, emotion, and curiosity. Her art invites viewers to reconsider beauty and discover new perspectives within the interplay of light, shadow, and form.

The Weird, Wild, and Wonderful World of Plants by Camille Werther and Rose Werther
2025-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
October 4 through November 16, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the gallery walls in the visitor and education center
Included with paid admission. Free for garden members.
Mother-daughter artist team Camille and Rose Werther bring their love for the unusual, the overlooked, and the fascinating in the botanical world through their art, each in their own style. Camille’s work reflects her ongoing love affair with wildflowers. The flowers chosen reflect those that are flowering within driving distance of Omaha over the growing season. Rose’s work explores the structures of unusual plant life. Each plant featured was chosen for its unique features, from the skeleton flower that turns transparent when hit with rain to carnivorous plants such as the Venus flytrap.

2025-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Something mystical has wandered into the garden… leaving giant footprints in its wake. From November 22, 2025 through May 18, 2026, step into a realm of imagination and come meet the colossal creations of Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans. They have roamed far and wide, but now Basse Buller, Ibbi Pip, Kamma Can, Ronja Redeye, Rosa Sunfinger, and Sofus Lotus are on a quest to share their wild wisdom with the Omaha community.
Crafted from reclaimed wood and a whole lot of creativity, these gentle giants bring big personalities and even bigger messages about protecting the environment. As you wander the outdoor garden paths, keep an eye out for all six of these towering troll ambassadors and uncover each of their stories as they touch on themes of recycling, sustainability, and preserving nature.
Come explore their whimsical world with general garden admission tickets or unlock even more magical visits with garden membership.
Created by Thomas Dambo. Produced by The Imagine Team.
Learn more about the artist at thomasdambo.com.
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights
2025-12-13 16:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-14 16:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-15 16:00 - 23:00 | Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Rd, Bellevue, NE, 68123, United States
In partnership with Santa and the North Pole, Falconwood Park is hosting the first “Falconwood Frosty Nights – Christmas Village & Lights’, an all-new holiday experience opening November 22nd, 2025 and running through through New Year’s Day!
Stretching across 80 acres, Falconwood Frosty Nights will have some serious wattage and shine bright with an infinite number of lights, a dazzling lighted cherry tree forest, a 150-foot tunnel of lights, and dozens of decorated trees—including several towering 15, 25, and 50 feet tall in the central square.
Highlights include:
– Holiday Market with 20 cozy cabins filled with local and regional vendors featuring not only Christmas merchandise, but great finds for under the tree including candles, records, ornaments, books, toys and more.
– Santa’s Village meet Santa at Hanke Hall – the 10,000 sq. ft. venue with indoor and outdoor fireplaces perfect for gathering and photo ops, and to enjoy warm cookies and festive drinks.
– Family Fun like live reindeer, snowless sledding on a two-story slide, and character meet and greets.
– Seasonal Entertainment with food trucks, Christmas music, and even an adult Santa Rave.
– Festive Beverages specially crafted beverages in collaboration with Saro Cider, Glühwein, and other fun seasonal offerings.
Tickets & Info:
– Early Bird Tickets: $20 Adults | $10 Kids (ages 3 – 12)
– Early Bird Season Passes: $50 Adults | $25 Kids (ages 3 -12)
– Tickets valid for any day of the event beginning November 22nd, 2025 thru News Years Day.
Visit christmasomaha.com for more programming information and full details!
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 22, 2025 to Jan 1, 2026 and happens every:
Mondays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Tuesdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Wednesdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Holiday Cheers with Resonance
2025-12-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Nosh Restaurant, 1006 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Spend your holidays with Résonance! Your ticket includes:
1) Food and Drink with Résonance Christmas Celebration ensemble cast
2) Exclusive and limited-edition gifts from Résonance
Add on to your experience and save 20% from the standard ticket price:
3) Save 20% on a Premium Ticket to the Physicians Mutual Omaha Symphony
Christmas Celebration* at Holland Performing Arts Center featuring Résonance. Select either the 2:00 pm or 7:30 pm performance on December 13. Premium orchestra-level seating.
4) Get an additional exclusive and limited-edition gift for your loved one!
Doors open at 4:30 pm.

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Double Tree Omaha Southwest, 3650 S. 72nd St., Omaha, NE, 68124, United States
North America’s largest interactive comedy true-crime murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning true-crime mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Hosting a party or private event? We specialize in custom private events for companies, groups, and organizations of almost every size! We can host your event onsite at our public show location, or we can bring a show to your home, business, or venue.
Located at DoubleTree Hotel Omaha Southwest, 3650 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124
Happens on the following Dates:
Dec 6, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 13, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 20, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Zoolightful
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68107, United States
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Presented by Hy-Vee and Chesterman Coca-Cola, Zoolightful is an all-new holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Runs November 19, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 6-9:30 p.m.
Closed November 27 (Thanksgiving), December 24-25 (Christmas Eve & Day), and December 31 (New Year’s Eve). Special Monday/Tuesday openings: December 22, 23, 29, and 30.
Choose Your Zoolightful Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable night at Zoolightful your way. Choose general admission tickets to stroll through glowing lanterns, sparkling lights, and festive holiday scenes, or make it an unforgettable evening with a private Igloo experience that includes six tickets and your own cozy retreat beneath the glow. ‍Members save 25% on both options!
Visit OmahaZoo.com/Zoolightful to learn more and purchase tickets.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 19, 2025 to Jan 11, 2026 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 6:00pm – 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Zootacular Presented by Veridian Credit Union
2025-12-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68107, United States
Happens on the following Dates:
Oct 16, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 17, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 19, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 23, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 24, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 25, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 26, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Oct 30, 2025, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: CDT
Follow moonlit pathways decorated with twinkling lights and fall décor. Stop at treat stations, watch thrilling fire and magical performances, dance under glowing lights, and explore select animal habitats after dark.
Food and drinks available at Plaza Café, Sea Turtle Café, and seasonal pop-up bars.
Admission tickets and Ghouly Iglooze reservations are open now at OmahaZoo.com!
– Trick-or-Treat Stations along Treat Street (palm-oil-free candy; allergy-friendly options at Zoo-run stations).
– Live Entertainment: Omaha Circus Arts, Omaha Street Percussion, Joe Cole’s Magic Show, and Salem Sisters character meet-and-greet.
– After-Hours Animal Viewing: Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night, Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium, and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Pavilion.
– Family Fun: Glow-in-the-dark dance party, face painting, magic shows, photobooth, and Halloween-themed animal enrichment. Wild Explorer is an available paid attraction.
– For the Grown-Ups: Halloween Hideaway speakeasy (must be 21+ to enter)

Date Night
2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Date Night is here!
Scoop up your sweetie (or anyone, really!) and start your Saturday night off right! Date Night features some of Omaha’s best two-person improv teams, shaping this into a full hour of fun and laughs you won’t soon forget. No date? No worries! This show is just as fun to watch alone or with a group of friends. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet a future date here!

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 | North Omaha Music Academy, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
North Omaha Music and Arts hosts free weekly gatherings with live band performances, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in.
At our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other local artists who share your passion for music. Our live shows kick off the evening, setting the tone for a night of creativity and collaboration. After the show, we open up the floor for jam sessions, where you can showcase your skills and improvise with other talented musicians.

Mondays are devoted to jazz, and whether you’re a seasoned jazz player or just starting to explore the genre, our sessions are the perfect place to hone your skills and connect with other jazz enthusiasts.

On Wednesdays, we shift our focus to contemporary, cutting-edge music, providing a space for musicians and vocalists to explore and experiment with new sounds and styles.
