Omaha Area Family Fun Guide - Holiday / Winter 2021-2022

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OMAHA AREA You won’t want to miss our 2022 Special Events, including the annual Fairytale Ball, Candyland Weekend, Milk & Cookies with HOLIDAY/WINTER Santa, and more!

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

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WELCOME! It is hard to believe the Holidays are almost here!

Such a special time of year, with cherished memories and traditions, spreading kindness and joy, and spending time with family.

outings, find activities for your kids, and experience things to do that are right here in our community.

Make some hot chocolate and jump in the car to check out the beautiful Christmas Light Displays in our area. Enjoy a We are very excited to bring you variety of new and cherished the 2021 Holiday Issue of our Holiday events. Experience a Omaha Area Family Fun Guide variety of activities this Winter. with a fresh new look!

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You won’t want to miss our 2022 Special Events, including the annual Fairytale Ball, Candyland Weekend, Milk & Cookies with Santa, and more!

2022 Special Exhibits

Jan. 8 - May 1, 2022

Feb. 5 - April 16, 2022

May 28 - Sept. 4, 2022

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WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE

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Omaha Children’s Museum Feature

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS GUIDE: sponsored by Blythe Real Estate Team

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7 Holiday Events not to Miss

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Fun Things to Do this Winter

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JUST FOR KIDS: Winter Word Search

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Donut Shop Guide

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Winter Word Search Answer Key

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GIVE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP TO THE OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM! When you give a family a Gift membership, they can visit Omaha Children’s Museum for free for an entire year. They can see all of the special exhibits opening in 2022, including two summer blockbuster exhibits, “Moon to Mars” and “Namaste India.”

Museum membership also means the family can attend all of the Family Fun Weekends and special events for a year.

Some of the popular family events include our annual Bubbly New Year’s Eve Party, a Frozen-themed weekend, and the Fairytale Ball.

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Members also receive discounts on summer camps, birthday parties, and purchases at the museum gift shop. Another great perk is that our members receive reciprocal membership to more than 220 museums and science centers around the U.S. It’s a great way to receive free or discounted admission while traveling or visiting friends and family in other states.

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AMAZING CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS GUIDE

Looking for Amazing Christmas Light Displays in the Omaha Area?

Find the best Christmas Lights in Omaha full of beautifully decorated houses with bright lights, inflatables, decorations, and some with thousands of lights choreographed to music!

Fill up on some hot cocoa, grab a warm blanket, and drive around looking at the Christmas lights with our Interactive Map!

Let us bring you home for the Holidays.

Most people think of spring or summer when it comes to buying or selling a home, but did you know that winter offers many benefits to both buyers and sellers?

Less competition, last-minute tax savings and an often times quicker process are just a few benefits to the winter season.

Contact us today to see how we can bring you home for the holidays!

Best of Omaha winner six years in a row!

402.965.1377

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FEATURED SPONSOR: BLYTHE REAL ESTATE TEAM As you are driving around looking at Christmas Lights, did you find a house or neighborhood where you’d love to call home?

The Blythe Real Estate Team is a family owned team that helps families and individuals buy, build and sell residential homes. We consider ourselves a small boutique style team that focuses on putting our clients first to make the entire process as simple and fun as possible. We work all areas of the Omaha/Bellevue Metro and are very versed in the different cities and towns within about an hour drive radius of Omaha.

With over 100 years of combined experience, we believe we have the best Real Estate Professionals in the business and are excited to assist you with your next move!

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THE TRADITION CONTINUES! AT THE DURHAM MUSEUM

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Tuesdays, 5-8PM • Nov. 30 - Dec. 21 Plus, live music and a “snowfall” experience!

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6 PERFORMANCES TO CHOOSE FROM

7 HOLIDAY EVENTS NOT TO MISS! SANTA’S MAGIC AT OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Nov. 26 – Dec. 23, Included with regular admission.

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Santa is returning to OCM, bringing a little holiday magic with him.

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Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha, NE.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE AT THE ROSE THEATER

Dec. 3 - 19, 2021 (various times) Tickets available for purchase.

Members received 4 tickets to show.

[Reservations Required.]

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Celebrate the holidays with the very first show ever presented at The Rose Theater in 1995! Meet George Bailey, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him that his has been, after all, a wonderful life.

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Location: The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St., Omaha, NE.

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HOLIDAY POINSETTIA SHOW AT LAURITZEN GARDENS

Nov. 20 – Jan. 3, 2022 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) Included with regular admission.

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Thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays during the spectacular holiday poinsettia show, Merry & Bright. In the center of it all, a magnificent and majestic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree stands tall. Surrounded by festive foliage, glittering ornaments and the whir and whistle of model garden trains, this show evokes the warmest greetings of goodwill and cheer.

• Experience a multitude of festive delights during Bright Nights, as flowers and foliage combine with light to make the season Merry & Bright!

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Location: Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Omaha.

CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION

Nov. 26 – Jan. 9 Included with regular admission.

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This long-standing tradition features Omaha’s official Christmas tree, holiday concerts, and Santa himself (with visits 6 days a week. Visit Durham Museum for schedule.)

• Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St., Omaha, NE.

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TANGIER SHRINE FEZTIVAL OF TREES

Nov. 20 – 27 (closed on Thanksgiving), $2/ person ages 13 and up (kids 12 & under are free) •

See the trees — and win the trees! Buy raffle tickets for $1 each and deposit your raffle ticket in the bucket for the tree — or trees — you want to win! One winner will be drawn for each tree, so there will be 60 winners!

You win the tree, the decorations, and all the prizes that go along with it (each tree valued at a minimum of $500!).

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Location: Tangier Shrine Center, 2823 S. 84 St., Omaha, NE.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL

Nov. 22 – Jan. 3 •

Old Market Display, North and South Omaha Displays, KETV Family Festival, and New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular!

PHYSICIANS MUTUAL OMAHA SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Dec. 16 - 19, Tickets required •

It’s the merriest way to celebrate the season! Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Masks are required at this performance.

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Location: Holland Center, 13th & Douglas Streets.

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Let us bring you home for the Holidays.

Most people think of spring or summer when it comes to buying or selling a home, but did you know that winter offers many benefits to both buyers and sellers?

Less competition, last-minute tax savings and an often times quicker process are just a few benefits to the winter season.

Contact us today to see how we can bring you home for the holidays

!

Best of Omaha winner six years in a row!

402.965.1377

www BuyingOmaha com .

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FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER Are you looking for ideas for Fun Winter Activities and Events in Omaha? Enjoy many Family-Friendly Things to Do in Omaha this Winter!

ICE SKATING Enjoy several indoor and outdoor options for Ice Skating in the Omaha Area!

SNOWSHOEING & SKIING Looking for active fun this Winter? Find many fun locations and special events to go Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing!

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SLEDDING AT MAHONEY STATE PARK Located behind the Activity Center, the sledding hill is near the hub of fun winter activities including the outdoor Ice Skating rink, indoor activity play area, and Venture Climb.

MUSEUMS Choose from a variety of museums in the area where kids can play, discover, create, learn, and more!

INDOOR MINI GOLF Choose from a variety of unique indoor putt putt golf courses in Omaha with a variety of themes.

INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS AND ACTIVITIES Discover many Indoor Play Centers in the Omaha Area that provide a great option for active play during cold and snowy weather or hot summer days with Trampolines, Bounce Houses, Warrior Obstacle Courses, Open Gym Time, Indoor Pools, and more!

FIND THESE AND MANY MORE FUN THINGS TO DO THIS WINTER, HERE: FAMILYFUNINOMAHA.COM/THINGS-TO-DO-IN-OMAHA-IN-WINTER/

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BEST DONUT SHOPS IN OMAHA Discover the best Donut Shops around Omaha!

SPUDNUTZ 920 N 204th Ave, Elkhorn, NE A 75-year-old tradition is now open in Elkhorn! Come out to our store with the traditional potato flour recipe that made the donut famous.

SQUARE DONUT 15825 W. Maple Rd. Omaha, NE Square Donut is your local artisan donut bakery. Family owned and operated. Fresh, scratch donuts every day! Open Tuesdays through Sundays, 6am to 1pm or until sold out. Taste the difference! Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or our website.

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Your first square meal of the day!

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