'Tis the Season: 8 Events to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
The holidays are just around the corner, so it's the perfect time to plan a trip around one of Nebraska's unique holiday extravaganzas. Get into the spirit with light festivals, holiday markets, frontier traditions and so much more!
November
Ashland Holiday Festival
Ashland
Head to Camp Carol Joy Holling to shop gifts and holiday items from local makers and small businesses at the Ashland Holiday Festival.
Light of the World Pageant
Minden
Residents perform the Christmas story under the illumination of over 12,000 bulbs adorning the courthouse and the square.
Omaha Holiday Lights Festival
Omaha
Starting with a Thanksgiving Lighting Ceremony and ending with New Year’s Eve fireworks, downtown Omaha captures the holiday spirit with a full season of festive, family-friendly activities.
WJ Ranch Cowboy Christmas
Fordyce
Experience Christmas on the ranch with buggy and pony rides, Model T rides, trick-roping shows, kids crafts and a visit from Santa Claus.
December
Christmas at the Codys'
North Platte
Enjoy caroling, horse-drawn rides, hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts on the grounds of Buffalo Bill’s decorated Victorian mansion.
SantaLand
Creighton
View this small town decked out in lights and holiday decorations. Visitors can stop into Santa’s Workshop and see Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House.
Zoo Lights
Lincoln
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo transforms into a holiday display with lit animal silhouettes, holiday train rides, a tree canopy light walk and more.
Christmas Past & Present
Grand Island
Among the historic buildings of the Stuhr Museum’s 1890s railroad town, view the Fantasy of Trees exhibit and enjoy cookies, holiday shopping and visits with Santa.
