With all the great events in Omaha this November, it’d be shame if you couldn’t get out and enjoy of some of them. From the Historic Homes Tour and Boutique to the many holiday lighting events, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy this month in and around Omaha.
Events in Omaha this November
Fall Chrysanthemum Show
When: November 5 – 16, 2018
Where: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE
Experience a fascinating fabrication of flowers at the garden’s annual fall chrysanthemum show. Bold mums combine with vibrant colors, diverse textures and other exotic design elements- representative of the storied Japanese culture.
Presented by Fairacres Lawn Care
Bite of East Omaha Bus Tour
When: November 6 to December 4, 2018
Where: Various Locations
Omaha, NE
Travel around the city on a themed culinary journey! Each tour itinerary changes, as there are too many wonderful places to try to adhere to a single route. Parking will be readily available at the designated meeting spot, and the bus will return to the starting location at the end of the tour.
Bite of Omaha Tour offers a mix of everything. Stops may include any of the following: upscale culinary artistry, hearty pub fare, off the beaten path ethnic eateries, or one-of-a kind mom and pop long-standing favorites.
Holiday Expo: All About HER
When: November 10, 2018
Where: Baxter Arena
2425 S 67thStreet
Omaha, NE
The Omaha Holiday Expo is coming to the Baxter Arena on November 10, 2018! Come spend this Holiday Season with your family shopping Local Omaha exhibitors!
Featuring Holiday Decor, Endless Shopping, Beauty Bar, Delicious Food, $1,000’s in Free Prizes & Santa from 11:30 – 1pm!
Check out our Page or follow our Event on Facebook for Free Prizes & Santa pictures leading up to the Expo!
At each of our Expos, we help support local charities! All About HER Expos attracts an array of local small business owners that feature fashion, clothing, jewelry, accessories, handbags, handmade crafts, pampering sessions, seminars, fitness, health, dental, lifestyle, health screenings, home improvement, vacation planning, food, treats, and more! We encourage & promote local small business owners at each of our Expo’s by highlighting what they offer to their communities.
Historic Home Tour and Boutique
When: November 10 – 11, 2018
Where: Joslyn Castle
3902 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE
Gather with family and friends to visit Omaha’s beautiful historical buildings, shop in the warmth and beauty of the treasured Joslyn Castle, and be our guest as we host our Historic Home Tour & Boutique Saturday, November 10th through Sunday, November 11th. This event is quite a showcase for the Castle and its mission in Omaha, not only drawing new faces to the Castle itself, but promoting the preservation of other historic homes.
The Historic Home Tour and Boutique will run from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Saturday, November 10th and on Sunday, November 11th from 11:00am until 4:00pm. In addition to the Castle, the tour features four historic properties in the area: the Fogarty home, both Janicek homes, and St. Barnabas Catholic Church.
Veterans Day Program and Lunch
When: November 11, 2018
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, NE
The Museum honors America’s military veterans with a special program and lunch on Veteran’s Day. The program includes a free lunch and non-Veterans pay admission the day of the event. Veterans and active military are granted free admission to the Museum as appreciation for their service. This lunch program features posting of the colors and a keynote speaker. Veterans are encouraged to attend this event in uniform.
A Christmas Carol
When: November 16 – December 23, 2018
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass Street
Omaha, NE
It just isn’t Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Experience Omaha’s favorite holiday tradition as Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey filled with lovely costumes, exquisite music, beautifully crafted sets and special effects second to none. Perfect for the whole family!
Makers Market
When: November 17, 2018
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
28210 W Park Hwy
Ashland, NE
A family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. This event is part science fair and part something entirely new! Makers, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, and vintage vendors, crafters, and artisans all come to show off or sell what they have made.
Maker and vendor booths will be nestled around our historic aircraft. Find your perfect gift for the holidays with this one-of-a-kind indoor maker festival!
These Makers transform their craft – A piano made into a table, DROIDS!, and glass blowing.
Tree Lighting Parade and Santa’s Arrival
When: November 21, 2018
Where: Shadow Lake Towne Center
7775 Olson Drive
Papillion, NE
Led by the Papillion-La Vista Titan Marching Band, Santa arrives to light the Shadow Lake Towne Center Christmas Tree! Catch a holiday performance from the BJSA Bomber Cheerleaders and see your favorite storybook and holiday characters, such as the Grinch riding the Papillion Fire Department’s Truck!
Free jingle bells, provided by Shadow Lake, are distributed to the kids to help “ring in†Santa to Center Court.
Sip on complimentary Hot Chocolate provided by Cobalt Credit Union!**Will be set up near Christopher and Banks**
After the parade, Santa and Characters will be available on Main Street for photos and there will be free Carriage Rides boarding by Carhartt.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: November 23, 2018
Where: Durham Museum
801 S 10thStreet
Omaha, NE
The Christmas at Union Station festivities begin with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy loads of entertainment including cookie decorating and holiday crafts at the David M. Mangelsen’s Craft Corner, live music, plus Santa himself! All the good tidings and cheer lead up to the signature tradition of the night: the community countdown to lighting the region’s largest indoor Christmas tree!
Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: November 23 – January 6, 2019
Where: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street
Omaha, NE
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. In the center of it all, a magnificent and majestic 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree stands tall. Surrounded by a cascade of twinkling white lights, glittering ornaments and the whir and whistle of model garden trains, this show evokes the warmest greetings of goodwill and cheer.
More than 5000 poinsettias in 25 different varieties were grown for the 2017 display. See varieties of multi-hued, deep red, sparkling white and speckled poinsettias that vary in hue, texture, height and bloom time. Varieties will be replaced as needed to provide an ever-changing display.
To build the holiday ambience, model garden trains will whir and whistle around dozens of miniature Omaha-area landmarks, such as the First National Tower, Woodmen Tower, Union Pacific’s headquarters, the Rose Theater and numerous Old Market buildings.
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