The holiday season in Lincoln is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID Lincoln is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright — from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget.
Bookmark this guide and check back often — we’ll keep adding new events and activities all season long!
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Upcoming Holiday Events and Santa Visits 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
- 🎅 LNK Santa Bash 2025
- Free holiday concert, cookies, and craft!
- 🎄 Old World European Christmas Market
- 🎅 Roca Merry Farm-3rd Annual Christmas Event
- Love the Locals Sip + Shop Holiday Preview Night
- 🎄 Polar Express Pajama Party Storytime at O Street Barnes and Noble
- Polar Express Pajama Party
- Canadian Brass Christmas at the Lied Center
- Christmas with C.S. Lewis
December 6
- 🎅 Breakfast with Santa - Courtyard Marriott
- Home Depot Kids Workshop-Cocoa Holiday Mug
- Cooper YMCA Craft Fair
- 🎅 Donuts with Santa
- 🎄 Old World European Christmas Market
- Winter Traditions: Hanukkah
- 🎅 Crafts with Santa
- 🎅 Cookies with Santa
- Holiday Hope: Memorial Art Workshop for Families
- Love the Locals: Main Holiday Event
- 🎅 Snowplow Santa at Eiseley Library
- 🧑🎄 Lincoln SCHEELS Crafts with Mrs. Claus & Lego Build
- 🎅 Snowplow Santa at Gere Library
- Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
- Towers' Frontier Harley-Davidson presents Pictures with the Grinch
- Christmas with C.S. Lewis at the Lied Center
- Christmas Concert at the Nebraska State Capitol
- 🎄 Christmas in the Park
- 🎅 Roca Merry Farm-3rd Annual Christmas Event
- A Night in Bethlehem
- Christmas with C.S. Lewis
December 7
- Midwest Merry Market
- Sunday Farmers' Market presents 2025 Indoor Holiday Harvest Market
- Holiday Run at Pioneers Park
- Brunch with the Grinch
- 🎅 Sensitive Santa at Gateway Mall
- Goodwill’s Holiday DIY Workshop at Gateway Mall
- Wax Buffalo's Winter Market on O Street
- Handmade Holidays at Makit Takit
- The Grinch Movie at Eiseley Library
- Holiday Open House at Spring Creek Prairie
- 🎅 Cookies with Santa
- Lincoln Symphony Orchestra presents Deck The Halls
- Christmas with C.S. Lewis
- 🎅 Roca Merry Farm-3rd Annual Christmas Event
- 🎅 Miracle at Robber's Cave presents Santa Milk & Cookies
- Waverly Fire Rescue Lighted Christmas Parade
December 11
🎅 Santa's Workshop at Northeast YMCA
🎅 Mr. & Mrs. Claus Meet and Greet
December 12
Make & Take Storytime: Snowmen at Night at Elleinad Books
Roca Merry Farm-3rd Annual Christmas Event
Nativity Festival
December 13
Nebraska History Museum Free Admission Day: Celebrating Winter Traditions
Holiday Bazaar
Sewing Saturday: Winter Wonderland!
Roca Merry Farm-3rd Annual Christmas Event
Candy Cookie Walk
🎅 Miracle on 70th Street
Diamond Fused Snowflake Class at Architectural Glass
Elleinad Books presents 4th Annual Reindeer Storytime
Stained Glass Christmas Tree Class at Architectural Glass
🎅 Cookies with Santa at Makit Takit
Christmas Festival
🎅 Meet Santa at The Front Porch
🎅 Classic Christmas at Mahoney State Park
Lincoln Community Playhouse presents Elf JR. The Musical
Winter Market at Sowers Books
The Nutcracker - The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
🎅 Santa at Toast
🎅 Frosty Enchantment: Skates, Stars & Holiday Magic
Community Caroling
Holiday Lights Bike Ride
Lincoln Community Playhouse presents Elf JR. The Musical
December 14
Winter Moon Market at Milkweed
The Nutcracker - The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company
We Woof You A Furry Christmas Ornament Event
Roca Merry Farm-3rd Annual Christmas Event
Canoyer Garden Center presents Grinchmas
Elleinad Books presents Holiday Cookie Decorating
Lincoln Community Playhouse presents Elf JR. The Musical
🎅 Santa's Landing at the Lincoln North Pole
December 20
Winter Traditions: Kwanzaa
Falling Snow Craft Fair
Stained Glass Christmas Tree Class at Architectural Glass
Diamond Fused Snowflake Class at Architectural Glass
Sleigh Ride Kid Workshops at Lowe's
A Christmas Story at the Lied Center
December 21
Sunday Farmers' Market presents 2025 Indoor Holiday Harvest Market
A Christmas Story at the Lied Center
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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Must-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: During this event, the Zoo is 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. 21-Dec. 30, 2024. (excluding Dec 24-25)
- More Info: https://www.lincolnzoo.org/events/zoo-lights.html
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 13-Jan 21
- More Info: https://nebraskachristmaslightsshow.com/
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