Nebraska Holiday events

Holiday in all states

• Rand Farm The Frontier Pumpkin Festival

  Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  This October, a brand-new pumpkin festival is taking over at Rand Farm Park. The Frontier brings together thousands of pumpkins, live tribute...

  Source: Tourism board

• The Big Spook

  Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  The Monster Invasion is back! A week of spooky fun takes over the city with creative installations, themed activities and family-friendly frights...

  Source: Tourism board

• Pentatonix: Christmas In The City Tour

  Nov 12, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Zoo Lights Powered by LES

  Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Nov. 20–Dec. 30, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; timed tickets required.

  Source: Venue

• Dolly Parton's Christmas Carol

  Nov 25, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Christmas at Union Station

  Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Tree lighting Nov. 27, 4–8 p.m.; Holiday Cultural Festival Dec. 4; admission listed as adults $17.

  Source: Venue

• Holiday Lights Festival

  Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Lighting ceremony Nov 28 (site headline says Nov 29-Jan 1; confirm), family festival Dec 6, fireworks Dec 31.

  Source: Organizer

• Omaha Holiday Lights Festival

  Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  27th season; lights nightly Nov. 28–Jan. 1; lighting ceremony Nov. 28 (music 5 p.m., ceremony 6 p.m.), Dec. 6 family festival, Dec. 31 fireworks.

  Source: Organizer

• Christmas City Festival

  Nov 29, 2026 · Minden, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Christmas City 5K, Santa, parade and Light of the World Pageant.

  Source: State tourism

• Christmas City Festival (Minden)

  Nov 29, 2026 · Minden, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Listed by VisitNebraska.

  Source: State tourism

• An Irish Christmas

  Dec 3, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Christmas Together

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Omaha Holiday Lights Festival: KETV Family Festival

  Dec 6, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Free admission

  11 a.m.-4 p.m. at downtown attractions with free Ollie the Trolley.

  Source: Organizer

• Hometown Christmas (Ashland)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Ashland, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Light parade, Santa and 6th annual Holiday Craft Festival.

  Source: State tourism

• Omaha Holiday Lights Festival: New Year's Eve Fireworks

  Dec 31, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Free admission

  7 p.m. fireworks, best viewing from The RiverFront and the Old Market.

  Source: Organizer