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If you have been following our weekly blogs then you know we let you in on all the fun events, festivals and activities that happen around Omaha each weekend. Our hope is for you to spend some quality time out of the house with family and friends exploring all that our beautiful city has to offer, and make some fun and lasting memories in the process! With Christmas just a few weeks away (we can’t believe it either!), we are sure many people will find themselves trying to find gifts so they can start checking off their list, preparing their home for out of town visitors and putting together a holiday food menu – all while trying to enjoy the holiday spirit and remember what this season is all about. Putting all the hustle and bustle aside, we wanted to dedicate this blog post to some special holiday events that are taking place around Omaha in the coming days and weeks. These events are the perfect excuse to put your to-do-list away and spend some quality time with family enjoying this joyous time of year. 

The first can’t-miss event we wanted to highlight is Christmas at Union Station, which has grown to become one of the regions top holiday destination and is a long standing tradition for families of the area. Held at The Durham Museum, visitors can expect to meet Santa himself, see holidays from around the globe and be in awe of the forty-foot, breathtaking Christmas tree. It truly is a spectacle and holiday experience you won’t want to miss!  The next event we wanted to point out is Miracle on Farnam, which is a stunning showcase of creative imagination and talented artistry. With over 20 window displays, each collection was created by students, independent artists or local nonprofits, and is the perfect place for a stroll to take in and appreciate the undeniable local talent. 

Can you think of many things better than Holidays in The Old Market? We didn’t think so! Omaha’s Old Market Entertainment District is ready to show off its yuletide spirit by tickling your senses with fresh, scented greenery and bright, festive lights. Inside you will be pleased to find holiday specials that will draw you in and make you want to explore the beautiful boutiques and tasty restaurants/pubs. Lastly, if you really want to make your children happy this holiday season, be sure to check out Santa’s Magic at the Omaha Children’s Museum. This holiday tradition is the perfect way to bring your family together with the magic of the season, and not only get a chance to visit with Santa, but also enjoy a short interactive show with the Snow Queen and elves. It is an event that you won’t want to miss this Christmas! 

With so many events and festivities happening in and around Omaha this weekend, there simply won’t be time to hit them all! But we have listed a few of them below for you to check out and hopefully will make you set aside some time to spend some time enjoying this special time of year with family and friends. There are many holiday festivals, musical events and plays that are sure to please everyone in your group, young and old alike! 

What: 33rd Annual Gingerbread Festival
When: December 7th – 9th 
Where: Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters | 3215 State St. Omaha, NE

What: A Christmas Carol
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass St. Omaha, NE

What: Lights of Aksarben: Cocoa with a Cop
When: December 7th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Sts. Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: December 7th
Where: S.14th Street and Harney

What: An Act of God
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: Blue Barn Theatre | 1106 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Curling World Cup
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q St. Ralston, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: December 7th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Sts. & 10th to 13th Sts. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: 801 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: The Capitol District Ice Rink
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: 11th & Capitol Sts. Omaha, NE

What: Milk & Cookies with Santa
When: December 7th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. Omaha, NE

What: Miracle on Farnam
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: Midtown Crossing 

What: Omaha Holiday Lights Festival
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall | 14th & Farnam Streets

What: Santa’s Magic
When: December 7th & 8th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. Omaha, NE

What: The Madrigal Christmasse Feaste
When: December 7th
Where: Omaha Marriott Hotel | 10220 Regency Cir. Omaha, NE

What: 15th Annual Jane Austen Tea Party
When: December 8th
Where: Omaha Public Library | 215 S 15th St. Omaha, NE

What: Justin Timberlake: The Man of the Woods Tour
When: December 8th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th St. 

What: Yoga & Kittens
When: December 8th
Where: 2450 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Happening & A Visit From Santa
When: December 8th & 9th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St.

What: Holiday Happenings at the Zoo
When: December 8th & 9th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Sounds of the Season
When: December 8th
Where: The Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market

What: Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration
When: December 8th & 9th
Where: Holland Performing Art Center | 1200 Dougas Street Omaha, NE

What: Pioneer Christmas Gift Show
When: December 8th & 9th
Where: 1304 Skyline Dr. Council Bluffs

What: Royal Holiday Ball
When: December 9th
Where: 655 N 108th St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: The Capitol District Ice Rink
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: 11th & Capitol Streets Omaha, NE

What: Winter Wonderland at Sycamore Farms
When: December 7th – 9th
Where: 1150 River Road Drive Waterloo, NE

Do you have plans for the first weekend of December? If not, we have you covered below with lots of fun events and activities happening all around our beautiful city of Omaha this weekend. Everything from holiday festivals, plays, concert series, art walks and much more that you won’t want to miss!

What: Cirque Musica Holiday Presents: Wonderland
When: November 30th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Lights of Aksarben: Art Activity 
When: November 30th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Sts. Omaha, NE

What: Holidays Cultural Festival
When: November 30th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: 33rd Annual Gingerbread Festival
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Mormon Trail Center at Historic Witner Quarters 

What: A Christmas Carol
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass St. Omaha, NE

What: 23rd Annual Christmas at the Cathedral
When: November 30th
Where: St. Cecilia Cathedral | 524 N Jefferson St.

What: An Act of God
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Blue Barn Theatre | 1106 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. Omaha, NE

What: Miracle on Farnam
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Midtown Crossing 

What: Omaha Holiday Lights Festival
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall | 14th and Farman Sts. 

What: Phantom of the Opera
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th St. Omaha, NE

What: Santa’s Magic
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. Omaha, NE

What: UNO Students Gallery
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: UNO Art Gallery | Weber Fine Arts Building 

What: Winter Wonderland at Sycamore Farms
When: November 30th – December 2nd
Where: 1150 River Road Drive

What: 8th Annual Christmas in the Village
When: December 1st
Where: 24th & lake Streets Omaha, NE

What: Giant Snow Globe
When: December 1st & 2nd
Where: Westroads Mall | 10000 California St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Concert Series
When: December 1st & 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Hot Shops Winter Open House
When: December 1st & 2nd
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas St. Omaha, NE

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, beautiful memories and lots of delicious food! If you are looking to keep the holiday spirit alive this weekend, be sure to check out the festive events and festivities happening all around our beautiful city this weekend. We have listed a few of them below for you – enjoy! 

What: 15th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Village Pointe
When: November 23rd
Where: 17395 Davenport St. Omaha, NE

What: 33rd Annual Gingerbread Festival
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters 

What: Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Durham Museum
When: November 23rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: A Christmas Carol
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass St. 

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Cultural Trees Display
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. Omaha, NE

What: Lights of Aksarben
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Aksarben Village 

What: Omaha Holiday Lights Festival
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Gene Leahy Pedestrian Mall

What: Phantom of the Opera 
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th St. Omaha, NE

What: Santa’s Magic
When: November 23rd – 25th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. 

What: Holidays in the Old Market
When: November 24th
Where: Old Market | 501 S 11th St. 

What: Santa in the Village & Rockbrook Village Holiday Market
When: November 24th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center 

What: An Act of God
When: November 24th & 25th
Where: Blue Barn Theatre | 1106 S 10th St. 

What: Holiday Concert Series
When: November 24th & 25th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. 

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Sounds of the Season
When: November 24th
Where: The Gene Leahy Mall and The Old Market 

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show Aglow
When: November 24th & 25th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. Omaha, NE

What: Horse & Carriage Rides at Village Pointe
When: November 24th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center 

With Thanksgiving a week away, we are sure you will be taking time this weekend to prepare your home, hang some decorations and put the final touches on your dinner menu. But if you find yourself with some time on your hands, be sure to check out some of the fun events and festivities happening around our beautiful city this weekend that we have listed below. We hope you enjoy! 

What: A Christmas Carol
When: November 16th – 18th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass St. Omaha, NE

What: Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: November 16th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. Omaha, NE

What: Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos Exhibit
When: November 16th & 17th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th St. Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights 
When: November 16th
Where: 510 N. 33rd St. Omaha, NE

What: Interrogated (Improv)
When: November 16th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney St. Omaha, NE

What: Omaha in the Anthropocene Exhibit
When: November 16th – 18th 
When: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Reflection
When: November 16th – 18th
Where: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd | 405 S 11th St. 

What: Richard Mosse Exhibit
When: November 16th & 17th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St. Omaha, NE

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts
When: November 16th – 18th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. Omaha, NE

What: Thomas D Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
When: November 16th - 18th 
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. Omaha, NE

What: Family Fun Day w/ Movie in the Park
When: November 17th
Where: Midtown Crossing 

What: 33rd Annual Gingerbread Festival
When: November 17th & 18th
Where: Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters 

What: A Christmas Carol
When: November 16th – 18th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass St.

What: Game Day at The Capitol District
When: November 17th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave. Omaha, NE

What: Urban Surf
When: November 17th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: Bagels & Sometimes Bach
When: November 18th
Where: 1516 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE

What: Some Illustrator! Pictures by Melissa Sweet
When: November 16th & 17th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St. Omaha, NE

What: Pattern and Purpose: American Quilts from Shelburne Museum
When: November 16th & 17th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St. Omaha, NE

What: Game On: The History and Science of Gaming
When: November 16th – 18th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum

Do you have plans this November weekend? If not, be sure to read below for all the fun events and adventures happening around Omaha this weekend. Grab your friends and family and head out of the house for a comedy show, food tour, dance event, historic home hours and/or Veterans Day events – just to name a few. We hope you enjoy! 

What: Chariot Through Time
When: November 9th
Where: 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: November 9th – 11th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. 

What: Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos Exhibit
When: November 9th – 11th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th St.

What: Figures & Forms Exhibit
When: November 9th & 10th
Where: 3901 Leavenworth St. 

What: A Filipino Kamayan Feast 
When: November 10th
Where: 6058 Maple St. 

What: Thomas D Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
When: November 9th – 11th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. 

What: Adam DeVine Live
When: November 10th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th St. 

What: Blackstone District Walking Food Tour
When: November 10th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: Holiday Expo: All About HER
When: November 10th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th St.

What: Dance Chance Omaha Dancing Event
When: November 10th
Where: Bancroft Street Market | 2702 S 10th St. 

What: Game Day at The Capitol District
When: November 10th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave. Omaha, NE

What: Game On: The History and Science of Gaming
When: November 9th – 11th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: Historic Home Tour and Boutique
When: November 10th & 11th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport St. 

What: Urban Surf
When: November 10th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: Salute to Service
When: November 11th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: Veterans Days at The Durham Museum
When: November 10th & 11th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. 

What: Veterans Day Program & Lunch
When: November 11th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum

What: Reflection
When: November 9th – 11th
Where: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery Ltd. | 405 S 11th St. 

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts 
When: November 9th – 11th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. 

Now that all the Halloween festivities are over and the sugar comas have worn off, what are your plans for this first weekend of November? There are so many fun exhibits, plays and festivities happening all around our beautiful city this weekend, and we have listed a few of them below for you to check out! Enjoy!

What: First Friday Fall Open House
When: November 2nd 
Where: Regency Parkway Art | 440 Regency Parkway 

What: Wine and Beer Tasting Event
When: November 2nd
Where: Soaring Wings Vineyard | 17111 S 138th St. 

What: Gear Up For Winter! Family Night at the Museum
When: November 2nd
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum 

What: Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q St. 

What: First Friday Old Market
When: November 2nd 
Where: Old Market

What: Sports All Star Night
When: November 2nd 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. 

What: She Kills Monsters
When: November 2nd & 3rd
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass St. 

What: UNO Art Gallery Invitational 
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: UNO Art Gallery 

What: Acappella Omaha Chorus Annual Fall Show
When: November 3rd
Where: Acapella Omaha Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s

What: Holly Jolly Art Show & Boutique
When: November 3rd
Where: il Palazzo | 5110 N 132nd St. 

What: Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q St. 

What: Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. 

What: Game Day at The Capitol District
When: November 3rd
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave. 

What: Sweet Treats Bus Tour
When: November 3rd & 4th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: The Little Engine That Could
When: November 3rd & 4th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam St. 

What: Urban Surf
When: November 3rd
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop 

What: Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos Exhibit
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th St. 

What: Richard Mosse Exhibit
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge St. 

What: Thomas D Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild
When: November 2nd – 4th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th St. 

What: Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
When: November 3rd & 4th
Where: 1200 Douglas St.

If you are a fan of pumpkin carving, costume stores and everything spooky, then we bet you are excited that Halloween is just a few days away! And while you may be daydreaming about your get-up and enjoying the thought of all the little trick-or-treaters that will soon be knocking on your door, you also should stop to think about some safety precautions to take to ensure everyone has a fun and safe holiday. And lucky for you we have you covered on that front. If you are interested in a few safety tips for your home this Halloween, then keep reading below!

Our first tip for you this Halloween is to make sure that the front of your home is well lit. While it may seem more haunting and spooky to keep your home dark, the dramatic effect is not worth someone potentially tripping or falling from not being able to see clearly. You are also more likely to ward off intruders and any criminal activity if your home is well lit at night. Next, you want to be sure to clear walking paths of any debris such as leaves, tangled roots and displaced branches. Many young and eager trick-or-treaters will do anything and everything they can to collect their sweet treats in a flash, so be sure to have a clear path for them to jog, run and skip to your front door.

While you may be tempted to dress your pet up in a festive costume and have them be a helping paw to hand out candy, it is best to keep them indoors and away from all commotion. No matter how well behaved Winston may be, pets can have anxiety with all the noise, strangers and masks that come with the holiday. Lastly, you should always be aware and attentive to fire safety. We know how much fun you had carving your pumpkins and just how much a candle brings the creation to life. But an open flame can be dangerous, especially if a dinosaur accidentally knocks over the lit pumpkin with its tale. So instead, maybe think about a flameless candle as an alternative to keep everyone safe and away from open flames this Halloween.

Who is ready for all the spooky October Halloween festivities to begin?! We sure are! If you don’t have plans yet, there are plenty of fun events and adventures happening all around Omaha this weekend. We have listed a few of the must-attend events below, so be sure to grab your family and friends and enjoy a little ghostly fun this weekend!

What: Baseballoween at Werner Park
When: October 26th
Where: Werner Park | 12354 Ballpark Way

What: Art Auction + Concert
When: October 26th
Where: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

What: Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters
When: October 26th
Where: 2700 College Rd. 

What: Cobweb Castle at the Children’s Museum
When: October 26th – 28th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th St. 

What: Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos Exhibit
When: October 26th – 28th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th St. 

What: Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: October 26th – 28th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. 

What: Margie’s Garden Art Show
When: October 26th – 28th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas St. 

What: Masquerade at the Castle
When: October 26th & 27th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street

What: Spooktacular at the Zoo
When: October 26th – 28th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium 

What: Deadman’s Party
When: October 27th
Where: Hilton Omaha | 1001 Cass St. 

What: Omaha’s Great Pumpkin Festival
When: October 27th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center 

What: Trick or Treat in the Forest
When: October 27th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Super Heroes Day Trick-or-Treating Event
When: October 27th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: Fall Festival at Lanoha Nurseries
When: October 27th & 28th
Where: 19111 West Center Road

What: Game Day at The Capitol District
When: October 27th & 28th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave. 

What: The Little Engine That Could
When: October 27th & 28th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam St. 

What: Ghoulish Garden Adventure
When: October 28th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft St. 

What: Old Market Fall Festival
When: October 28th
Where: Old Market | 11th & Harney 

What: Urban Surf
When: October 28th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: She Kills Monsters 
When: October 26th – 28th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse

Are you looking to put your house on the market? If so, we know what a fun and exciting time this can be for you and your family. But, at times, the excitement can also be paired with a little anxiety as you navigate your way through the selling process. If you are finding yourself agreeing with the above sentences, then this is a blog post you don’t want to miss! Below we have listed a few things that you want to avoid when putting your house on the market, and we hope it brings a little insight and allows the selling process to be a little smoother for you.

The first thing you want to be sure to avoid when putting your home on the market is over-improving the space. We realize that most people think that the more money they invest into their home, the most likely they are to get a high return on their investment. And while there are instances where this is true, you want to be sure to avoid making changes that are hyper-specific to your wants, needs and personal taste. Updating things such as appliances, kitchen cabinets, finishing’s and light fixtures, as well as a fresh coat of paint, are always good things to invest in. But try to avoid turning your basement into a man cave or kids play room, as some potential buyers may look at the space and only see a massive remodel project and dollar signs.

Next, you want to be sure to not over-decorate your home in hopes to make it more appealing to potential buyers. Because in turn, you can actually make it look crowded and overdone. Buyers want to be able to see themselves living in the space with their personal items, and it will be difficult for them to do this if your home is filled corner to corner with your décor. Instead, do your best to clear out items that do not need to be in the room, leaving a fresh and clean area for potential buyers to view. Lastly, and this one may be obvious, but do not hang around when you know there is a showing. Buyers want to be able to talk openly, as well as see themselves moving in and living in the space, which can be hard for them to do if they see the current owners standing in the corner listening into the conversations. Also, there is always a chance that the showing may start early, so be sure to take grab the family and leave your home at least 20 minutes prior to when the showing is scheduled to take place.