AppleJack Festival. NOV OCT DEC Santa Goes to Space, Ashland December 1 Santa Claus and Star Wars join forces for a fun-filled family day with space-related activities and free pictures with Santa and Star Wars characters at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular, Omaha December 31 One of the largest New Year’s Eve fireworks shows in the nation that draws more than 30,000 people to Downtown Omaha each year. Christmas Past & Present, Grand Island December 1, 7 & 8 The Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer celebrates the holidays with tinsel-making, festive decorations in Railroad Town’s historic homes, and the popular “Fantasy of Trees” exhibit. New Year’s Eve fireworks, Omaha. OMAHA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU View all events at VisitNebraska.com/ events/calendar Sidney’s Oktoberfest, Sidney October 5-7 The ceremonial tapping of the keg kicks off Sidney’s annual three-day Oktoberfest celebration with live music, dancing, comedy shows and a parade. Holiday Lights Festival, Omaha November 22 -January 1 Forty blocks of dazzling holiday lights illuminate Downtown Omaha starting Thanksgiving evening. Seasonal events include a family festival, holiday concert and the Ice Rink in the Capitol District. Trail of Treasures, Heritage Highway 136 October 5-7 Everything from antiques to garage-sale goodies can be found along Nebraska’s Heritage Highway 136 the first weekend of October each year. Christmas at the Mansion, Nebraska City November -December Experience the holidays of 150 years ago as J. Sterling Morton’s 52-room mansion is decorated for the holidays. Morton was the founder of Arbor Day and Morton Salt. Hallowfest, Ponca October 13 & 20 Spooky haunted hayrides, campsite and cabin-decorating contests, pumpkin roll, and pumpkin carving all turn Ponca State Park into a Halloween extravaganza each October. Cowboy Christmas, Fordyce November 24-25 Celebrate the holidays cowboy-style with trick roping shows, cowboy arts and crafts, buggy rides, pony rides, kid’s cowboy activities and refreshments. Boo at the Zoo, Lincoln Late October Dress up the kids and take them to the Lincoln Children’s Zoo for Lincoln’s largest trick-or-treat event with over 40 trick-or-treat stations amongst the zoo’s animals. Christmas in Cody Park, North Platte November 24 -December 24 All your Christmas fun with Christmas tree, Santa, hot chocolate and special events throughout the season. VisitNebraska.com 59
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