Enjoying the Holiday Season in Omaha

Are you looking for things you and your family can do this Christmas season in the Omaha area? If so, you have come to the right place. There are a variety of activities that everybody can enjoy regardless of the amount of time you have. Here are just a few things that will help you appreciate the spirit of Christmas without going far from home.

Holiday Lights
If you are a fan of Christmas lights, the Holiday Lights Festival is the perfect event to take in this season. Take a brisk walk around the Gene Leahy Mall and just try to count more than one million sparkling lights…or just enjoy how they illuminate the area.

Sounds of the Season
Do you enjoy hearing carolers sing the songs of the season? Visit the Village Pointe Shopping Center today to hear the Dickens carolers sing some of your favorites! There will also be the Peppermint Elves spreading holiday cheer as you enjoy the carols.

Joslyn Art Museum
During the Thanksgiving weekend, the Joslyn Art Museum is offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Ford Dealers
Your Omaha area Ford dealers are offering great bargains and sales during the holiday season to help add to your cheer. Visit one this season and get the perfect gift for yourself or someone in your family!

Ford Dealers Discuss Omaha Halloween Events

new carsIf you’re looking for something to do the Halloween in or around Omaha, your Ford dealers would like to bring your attention to some fun local events.

• The Boo Zoo – This fun children’s event takes place at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo and Friday night is the last night to take part in this fun event. It lasts from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and is a great way to keep kids safe while letting them have fun.
• The Boy Scout’s are sponsoring the “Twilight Woods” from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Take a walk through the “haunted” woods for a spooktacular time.
• The Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Children’s Halloween Festival takes place on Saturday between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. It’s free!
• The Storytime Spectacular is on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the SouthPointe Barnes and Noble on Pine Lake Road. This week’s story is sure to be something spooky.
• Take a Walk in the Stalks at 27th and Superior Streets. For only $2 per child, your kids can safely trick-or-treat through a maze between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
These are just a few of the Halloween events coming up that the entire family can enjoy.