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π LNK Santa Bash 2025-Bring your family and friends for a cozy evening filled with hot chocolate, cookies, dance performances, face painting, crafts, and more! December 5.
π Polar Express Pajama Party Storytime at O Street Barnes and Noble-Come join the Polar Express Pajama Party Storytime! We will have fun things to do, a great story to listen to, and Hot Cocoa & Cookies to top off this wonderful holiday tradition! December 5.
π»Lincoln Hour of Code-Join us for a morning full of coding activities and an interactive Tech Fair at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. The Hour of Code is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered. December 6.
πMini RenFaire-Hear ye, hear ye! Join us in Waltingham for its first miniature Renaissance faire! Take part in crafts, booths, presentations and musical performances. December 6.
π¦Holiday Open House at Spring Creek Prairie-We are planning to have family craft stations using recycled materials, delicious holiday treats and beverages, and open trails for a brisk winter outing. December 7.
πWaverly Fire Rescue Lighted Christmas Parade-Come join us for the annual Waverly Fire Rescue Lighted Christmas parade. December 7.
βοΈMake & Take Storytime: Snowmen at Night at Elleinad Books-Join us for a fun morning of stories and creativity! We’ll read "Snowmen at Night" together and then make a simple craft that kids can take home. Perfect for little ones who love to listen, imagine, and create. December 12.
π¨Family Day at Sheldon Museum of Art-Families will learn about the printmaking process by creating a print to take home. Gallery activities and refreshments will also be provided. December 14.
βοΈNebraska History Museum Free Admission Day: Celebrating Winter Traditions-Enjoy interactive stations honoring Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, New Year’s, TαΊΏt, and Ramadan/Eid with wonderful community partners, each offering a window into these meaningful holidays. December 13.
π²Winter Solstice at Prairie Pines-Join the Nebraska Master Naturalists on a guided hike as we experience the beauty of the winter woods and celebrate the approach of the shortest day of the year. December 21.
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