Holiday Events Calendar
Holiday Events Calendar
Beulah's Emporium: Dec. 3: Chappell’s Downtown Christmas Celebration from 3-6p.m. with Visit Santa, Fire Truck Rides, Soup Supper, Kids Games, Drawings and Vendors
Burt County Museum:
Dec 9 starting at 8a.m., Holiday Bake Sale, outstanding assortment of Christmas cookies, pies, candy, breads and more.
Dec 16, 3p.m., Annual quilt raffle
The Durham Museum: See all special events at DurhamMuseum.org/Christmas
Frahm Bar:
Nov 16: Celebration of Lights (reserved tickets available for your seat at Frahm)
Nov 22: Open Late the night before Thanksgiving for cocktail specials
Nov 24: Black Friday in Downtown Hastings
Nov 25: Small Business Saturday
Dec 2: Hastings Holiday Open Houses
Santa at Frahm: date to be decided (watch our facebook)
LOCAL Gift Boutique & Tea Lounge: Nov 24, open house
Main Street Jewelers:
November 25th, small business Saturday, and shopping event on Main Street Plattsmouth 9-3pm
December 2nd- Victorian Christmas on Main, sales all day. but Victorian dress, rides, and activities 5pm-9pm
Midwest Theater:
Nov. 25 - When Harry Met Sally
Nov. 26 - Scottsbluff Christmas parade
Dec. 2 - Downtown Scottsbluff Very Merry Christmas Market
Dec. 2 - Library storytime and Polar Express matinee and Four Christmases evening movie
Dec. 4 - Rhythm of Yuletide Dance - performing arts show
Dec. 9 - Elf matinee and Santa photos
Dec. 16 - It Happened on 5th Avenue Classic Movie matinee and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation evening show with costume contest and local brewery
Dec. 22 & 23 - Gremlins
Platte Valley Equipment: Santa at Platte Valley Equipment on Sat, Dec 9 from 9-11a.m.
Ponca State Park:
Every Saturday in December is "Christmas in the Woods" Get into the holiday spirit with seasonal educational activities, lighted hayrack rides, free cookies and hot cider, sledding hill, groomed cross-country ski trails (snow permitting), and the Creative Snow Building Contest
Creative Snow Building Contest, runs November 25th thru March 19th. To enter this contest, guests build snowmen, snow animals, and/or snow sculptures within Ponca State Park, then submit photos of their creations to [email protected]. Winners are chosen from the submitted photos on March 20th. First place is a night stay in a 4-bedroom mini lodge.
Around December 14th its the "Christmas Bird Count" This event coincides with the Audubon Society National Christmas Bird Count. Birdwatchers of all ages are invited to compare notes and sighting reports.
December 30th it's the 12th Annual "Winterfest" This outdoor family tradition features the National Championship Fruitcake Fling, seasonal activities, lighted hayrack rides and more.
On January 1st its "1st Day Hike" Ring in the New Year with a hike in Ponca State Park’s winter wonderland. Guests can participate in a guided hike or enjoy our 22 miles of trails at their leisure. Check in at the Resource and Education Center for details on the condition of the trails. After your hike enjoy a refreshment and cookie in the gift shop.
February 9th-10th & 16th-17th its "Birds N Breakfast" This is a getaway package focused around the Great Backyard Bird Count and Valentine’s Day. Receive a 30% discount on lodging and complimentary bottle of wine or cider. Breakfast served Saturday followed by experts from the Loess Hills Audubon Society conducting bird tours & counts.
Red Path Gallery & Tasting Room: Christmas Open House, Dec 3. Seward Christmas Festival, Nov 25.
Wettlaufer's Garden Center & Flower Shop: Porch Pot Classes on December 2nd as well as a Centerpiece class on Dec 7. Call 402-340-7252 to reserve your spot today!
Open house December 2nd from 9a.m.-5p.m.
"Shopping by Christmas Lights" on Dec 7 from 5-8p.m.
