Omaha, Nebraska — Christmas at Union Station returns to the Durham Museum for another festive season from November 29, 2024 – January 12, 2025. Kick off the holiday season with this long-standing tradition featuring Omaha’s official Christmas tree, holiday concerts and Santa himself.
Christmas at Union Station in Omaha
Lighting of the Tree
November 29th | 4-8pm
Join Durham Museum for the official kickoff to Christmas at Union Station, presented by FNBO. See the region’s largest indoor Christmas tree, standing at over 40 feet tall.
Enjoy loads of entertainment including live music from Camille Metoyer Moten, a performance by Bellevue Little Theater, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt and holiday crafts, plus Santa himself! All the good tidings lead up to the signature tradition of the night — the countdown to lighting the region’s largest indoor Christmas tree!
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Family Nights with Santa
Tuesdays, 5-8PM | December 3, 10 & 17
During the busy holiday season, The Durham Museum makes it easy to visit with Santa on Tuesday evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Share your wish list with the big guy, listen to live performances by local musicians, create crafts and take part in the FNBO Elfie Scavenger Hunt. We’ll close out the night with indoor snowfall under the glow of our magnificent tree! Please note, the museum closes at 4PM for general admissions and reopens at 5PM for Family Nights.
Special Events
Holiday Cultural Festival
Friday, December 6, 4-9PM
Holiday greetings from around the world! Learn how the world celebrates this joyful time of year during the Holiday Cultural Festival. Local cultural organizations proudly display their crafts and traditional dress, while musicians and dancers perform throughout the evening. Hard-to-find ethnic foods and gifts will be available for purchase.
Holiday Concert Series
Saturdays: 10:30AM-3PM; and Tuesday evenings: 5-8PM, November 30 – December 21
Enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful holiday music under the glow of The Durham’s Christmas tree. Talented local entertainers perform as part of the holiday concert series.
Noon Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 10AM-2PM
Happy “Noon” Year! Children of all ages will enjoy a fun-packed bash with live music from Dino O’Dell and the T-Rex All-Stars, special crafts and activities. Ring in the noon year in your handmade party hat while enjoying the celebratory bubble wrap stomp and a spectacular balloon drop at noon in the Suzanne and Walter Scott Great Hall.
Due to limited capacity, advanced registration is highly encouraged. Register anytime online beginning December 2 or call 402-444-5071 by December 30. If space allows, walk-up tickets will be available at the door.
Admission
Adults: $15
Seniors (62+): $12
Children (ages 3 – 12): $8
Children 2 years and under FREE
Members Free
For More Information, visit The Durham Museum Website Here.
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