Sunday, November 20, 2011

Christmas Activities in Omaha

This time of year we all keep busy with gathering gifts, wrapping, emailing, partying and mailing out cards. Are you looking for some more things to keep busy during the Christmas season?

Here are some of the activities going on in the metro this month and next. I'll include the cost if I can find out.

WhenWhat - WhereCost
Nov 18 - Dec 23A Christmas Carol at Omaha Community PlayhouseTicket Prices Vary
Nov 24, 6 pmLight Festival and Concert - Gene Leahy MallFree but food donations are being accepted
Nov 24, 9amTurkey Trot - Midtown Crossing$200
Nov 25 - Dec 18Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells - The Rose Performing Arts$16 per person
$10 per member
Nov 26Horse and Carriage Rides - Village Pointe Shopping CenterFree
Nov 26WorldFest Holiday Celebration - Lied Activity Center, BellevueFree but toy donations are being accepted
Dec 3
11 am - 3pm
Santa at Rockbrook Village
Dec 3 - 4
12pm - 4 pm
Santa at Lauritzen GardensStandard Admission Rates plus $3 per child
Dec 3 - 4Holiday Market at Aksarben Village
Dec 4
1pm - 3 pm
Christmas Stories at Fontenelle Forest
Dec 9 - 11The Nutcracker - Orpheum TheaterTickets Start at $25
Dec 9 - 18
7pm Weekdays, 3pm and 7pm Weekends
Westside Church Christmas Pageant
Dec 10Debbi's Birthday - Wish Her Happy BirthdayFree
Dec 10 - 11Dickens in the Old MarketFree
Dec 16 - 18Christmas with the Symphony - Holland Performing Arts Center$15 - $80
Dec 16 - 19
6pm - 8pm
Supper with Santa - Henry Doorly Zoo$15 per person
free for kids 3 and under
Dec 18Caroling in the Forest - Fontenelle Forest
Dec 22 - 23Mannheim Steamroller - Orpheum Theater$37 - $77
Dec 26Dave's Birthday - Wish Him Happy BirthdayFree
Dec 26 - 27
8:30am - 10am
Penguins and Pancakes - Henry Doorly Zoo$12 for members
$15 for non-members
free for kids 2 and under

The December 20th edition of the Omaha World Herald has an insert with much more detail and even more activities. Pick one up today!

We have so much going on in town. I hope you find the time to enjoy some of what Omaha has to offer. Get out and relax some with carriage rides, visits with Santa, Christmas lights, and more!

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