The holiday magic is back, and Lincoln is your go-to destination for family-friendly holiday fun this season! From festive events to spectacular light displays and Santa visits, Macaroni KID Lincoln has your ultimate guide to the best local holiday events. Explore our curated list of activities and make your holidays unforgettable. (Adding more events each week!)
Upcoming Holiday and Winter Events in Lincoln
Looking to find holiday events? Want to know where to meet Santa (look for the Santa icon)? Stay updated with the best seasonal events. From tree lightings to Santa visits and holiday craft fairs, there’s something for everyone.
We’ll update this list frequently as more events are announced, so make sure to check back often!
December 4
December 5
December 6
- Fused Glass Snowflakes
- Free cookies, craft, and concert
- Ornament Making at First Friday
- 🎅 Ho Ho Holiday Shopping event with Free pictures with Santa
- Snowflake Showcase at Turbine Flats Project
- Lincoln Southwest High School presents A Christmas Carol
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
December 7
- 🎅 Breakfast with Santa
- Holiday Decorating at Nebraska History Museum
- Home Depot Kids Workshop-Holiday Snow Globe
- 2024 COOPER YMCA CRAFT FAIR
- 🎅 Santa at The Front Porch
- 🎅 Snowplow Santa at Anderson Library
- Sewing Saturday: Winter Wonderland!
- 🎅 Santa at Saint Paul
- 🎅 Santa Claus is coming to Town!
- 🎅 Crafts with Santa at Cooper YMCA
- 🎅 Snowplow Santa at Gere Library
- Art Bus LNK presents Ornament Painting (Acrylic Paint Pour)
- Family Workshop: Handbuilt Holiday House Luminaries
- 🎅 Snowplow Santa at Walt Library
- Kids + Youth Gift Making Workshop
- Lincoln Southwest High School presents A Christmas Carol
- A Night in Bethlehem
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
December 8
- Love, The Locals Holiday Market
- 🎅 Sensitive Santa
- Wax Buffalo's Winter Market on O Street
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
- Lincoln Southwest High School presents A Christmas Carol
- Waverly Christmas Parade
December 10
December 11
December 12
- Lincoln Pius X High School presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - One Act
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
- Fused Glass Christmas Trees and Wreathes
December 13
- Fused Glass Snowflakes
- Diamond Fused Glass Snowflakes
- 🎅 LNK Santa Bash
- The Lincoln Boys Choir presents Enchanted Harmonies
- Christmas Open
- Lincoln Pius X High School presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - One Act
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
December 14
- 🎅 Miracle on 70th Street
- 🎅 Donuts with Santa at Kanga Kare
- ART CLASS | Kids Christmas Luminary
- Spinning Snowflake - Kids' Workshops at Lowe's
- Diamond Fused Glass Snowflakes
- 🎅 Frontier Harley-Davidson presents Cookies with Santa
- 🎅 Cookies with Santa at Makit Takit
- Classic Christmas at Mahoney State Park
- 🎅 Cornhusker Council Holiday Bazaar
- Brunch with the Grinch
- Sounds of the Season at Gateway Mall
- DIY Holiday Workshop at the Gateway Mall
- The Nutcracker - The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
- 🎅 Holiday Show + Skate with Santa
- Lincoln Pius X High School presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - One Act
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
December 15
- The Nebraska Communities Playhouse presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas
- The Nutcracker - The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
- Elleinad Books presents Holiday Cookie Decorating
- 🎅 Santa's Landing at the Lincoln North Pole
December 16
December 17
December 18
- 🎅 Santa's Workshop at Northeast YMCA
- Kids + Youth Handbuilt Bird Feeder Workshop
- Screamers Family Restaurant presents Songs of the Season
December 19
December 20
- Diamond Fused Glass Snowflakes
- Family Workshop: Paper Snowflake Garland
- Family Workshop: Winter Landscape Acrylic Painting
December 21
- Holiday Games at the Nebraska History Museum
- 🎅 Lincoln Children's Museum presents Storytime with Santa
- Holiday Lights Bike Ride
- Family Workshop: Handbuilt Bird Feeders
- Family Workshop: Paper Snowflake Garland
- Grinchy Christmas Saturday at Frontier Harley-Davidson
- Yule Log Festival at Platte River State Park
- The Midtown Men - Holiday Hits
December 24
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Kaisorn | CanvaMust-See Holiday Attractions in Lincoln
Discover the best holiday attractions and festive experiences in {Town} that will bring cheer and winter magic all season long:
Zoo Lights
- Location: 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln NE 68502
- Highlights: The Zoo will be transformed into one of the largest lights displays in the Midwest. Experience multiple light shows choreographed to holiday music, hanging vine lights, light tunnels, over 30 lit animal silhouettes, holiday train rides, and more! Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 2024. (excluding Dec 24-25)
- More Info: https://www.lincolnzoo.org/events/zoo-lights.html
Magical Lights of Lincoln
- Location: 4100 N 84th Street, Lincoln NE 68507
- Highlights: Sandhills Global Event Center is now home to Magical Lights, LLC with its popular holiday lights drive-through show every holiday season. The show has tripled in size to further cement its standing as Nebraska’s largest holiday lights show. Nov 29-Jan 1
- More Info: https://christmaslightsinlincoln.com/
Nebraska Christmas Lights Show
- Location: 4375 S. 33rd St, Lincoln NE 68516
- Highlights: This year, start a new holiday tradition. Make the Lincoln Christmas Lights Experience an annual event for your family, a cherished memory to look forward to each year. Nov 15-Jan 2
- More Info: https://nebraskachristmaslightsshow.com/
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Bookmark this page, as we’ll be adding even more Lincoln holiday events and family-friendly activities throughout the season!
