Choose from among 30-plus soups, breads, and desserts created by local chefs. Vote for your favorites and look at artwork and listen to the sounds of the Prairie Gators. Hours are 11am-2pm; tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and free for children 10 and under.
Open Door Mission
2705 North 20th Street East
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 829-1505
Spend a night at the SAC Aerospace Museum and see the inside of an aircraft during Robotics Night. You can also build a robot and design a make-and-take item. Hours are 5-8pm; tickets are $6-12.
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
28210 West Park Hwy (I-80, Exit #426)
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-3100 x 253
Camille Metoyer-Moten is the special guest vocalist for this family-friendly free holiday concert. The singer is accompanied by the Nebraska Wind Symphony conducted by Keith Davis. The concert runs from 7-8pm.
Holland Performing Arts Center
1200 Douglas St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
http://www.holidaylightsfestival.org
Light the Night is intended to spotlight the lives of those affected by cancer of the blood. It’s a 1-mile walk with a lit lantern, with vendors on hand to supply food, drink, and entertainment. Walk hours are 5-8pm.
This was a very beautiful event. I went last year.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts.
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 344-2242
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Hours are Sunday, 9am-1pm.
Aksarben Village
67th and Center Sts.
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 345-5401
Third 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) 595-2199
Come see an outstanding selection of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, gourmet foods, cut flowers, bedding plants, handmade crafts and more. Hours are Saturday, 8am-12:30 pm.
Omaha Farmer’s Market
11th & Jackson Old Market
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 345-5401
Ride your bicycle on a 9-mile course to different breweries to sample their craft: Nebraska Brewing Company (the starting point), Liquid Sunshine Taproom, Lucky Bucket Brewing Company, Infusion Brewing Company, Kros Strain Brewing Company and Pint Nine Brewing Company. Registration is at 10am; the ride starts at 11 and continues until 4pm.
Nebraska Brewing Company Brew Pub
6950 South 108th Street
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 933-7296
This Omaha event is a tour of eight blocks lasting 75-90 minutes through an area undergoing revitalization. Your guide will relate the history, the architecture, and the African-American culture of the area. The tour starts at 11am; tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple.
24th & Lake Streets
Omaha, NE 68110
(402) 709-2586
This Omaha concert features the Mighty Shipwrecks from 9pm-2am.
The Hangout
7402 ‘F’ St
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 330-2292
