This Week's Upcoming Omaha Area Events

Omaha NE

06 December, 2021

12:19 PM

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OMAHA, NE — Looking for a family outing? Your Omaha Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Omaha: Reiki-Infused Meditation When: Monday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Reiki-Infused Meditation is a guided meditation class that helps you activate your body's natural ability to receive healing. You will be guided by Jenelle Emory using easy-to-follow instruction through awareness of your body and the body's energy system. Mondays can be the mo... Learn More Basketball: G/Reserve - Bennington Public Schools When: Monday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools What: Event listing from Bennington Public Schools: Monday and December 6 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.easternmidconference.org/public/genie/428/school/1/date/2019-04-16/view/month/ This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event det... Learn More Basketball: Boys Reserve vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Monday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High School What: Event listing from Gretna High School: Monday and December 6 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Lincoln East This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact... Learn More Basketball: Girls Freshman vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Monday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: B/Reserve - Bennington Public Schools When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public SchoolsLearn More Basketball: Girls Reserve vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: B/Freshman B - Bennington Public Schools When: Monday, December 6th at 8:15 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools Learn More Swimming: Varsity vs. Gretna">Multiple Schools (Away) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys Reserve vs. Bryan High School (Away) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Girls JV vs. Bryan High School (Home) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High School Learn More Band - Bennington Public Schools When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bennington Public Schools Learn More Basketball: Boys JV vs. Bryan High School (Away) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Lil' Sprouts: Where Does Our Food Come From? When: Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE 68108 What: Lauritzen Gardens is a magical environment for children (pre-K, ages 3-5) and adults to explore and learn in together. In Lil' Sprouts, participants work together and engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC's and 123's. Enjoy story time, hands-on a... Learn More Divorce Smarter When: Wednesday, December 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Digital Event What: Are you facing an overwhelming divide in your marriage? During this challenging period of your life, it can feel like you are moving a million miles an hour but are frozen in place. Unsure of what to do and fearful of making the wrong move, it can be debilitating. The best wa... Learn More Annual Network-Wide Ugly Sweater Christmas Party Hosted by Chapters 08 & 17! When: Wednesday, December 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Charlie's On the Lake What: It's Time to Get Ugly! Join us for the Center Sphere Annual Network-Wide Ugly Sweater Christmas Party hosted by The Ninjas (Chapter 08) & Wake and Cake (Chapter 17)! Event Location: Charlie's on the Lake (4150 S 144th St. Omaha 68137)Details: Appetizers, Cash Bar, Ugly Chr... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center What: One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when to claim Social Security benefits. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many retirees apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement age. But by d... Learn More Featured Event: Social Security Seminar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) GHS Coaches Meeting (Home) - Gretna High School When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 a.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Conversations: Year-End Update When: Thursday, December 9th at 12:00 p.m. Where: https://www.trifaith.org/events/open-hearts-open-minds-open-conversations-year-end-update-2/ What: Registration: https://www.trifaith.org/event... Our final Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Conversation event of the year! Join Tri-Faith staff and supporters to celebrate all we have accomplished, and to dream about all we have to look forward to in 2022. Learn More Lil' Sprouts: Where Does Our Food Come From? When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Lauritzen Gardens is a magical environment for children (pre-K, ages 3-5) and adults to explore and learn in together. In Lil' Sprouts, participants work together and engage their senses while learning about nature, shapes, colors, ABC's and 123's. Enjoy story time, hands-on a... Learn More CRICUT BASICS: Hot Chocolate Kits When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Do Space What: Learn how to use the Cricut software to cut vinyl and write and draw on cardstock to make fun decorations and labels for your very own hot chocolate kit. This class requires that you have a free Cricut account. If you do not have one, please sign up at http://ow.ly/R4vt50H1q3o. Learn More Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Bryan High School (Away) When: Thursday, December 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Bryan High School (Away) When: Thursday, December 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Bryan High School (Away) When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Public Policy Power Hour: Reproductive Rights When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Women's Fund of OmahaLearn More Want to learn about the microbial diversity of the Hell Creek Watershed on the Tri-Faith Commons? Of When: Friday, December 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Tri-Faith Center What: Dr. John Kyndt and students from Bellevue University have isolated and identified a new bacterial species from the pond at Hell Creek: "It is a red photosynthetic bacteria resembling Rhodopseudomonas, so, for now, we are calling it Rhodopseudomonas infernalis (isolated from He... Learn More After Work Hike When: Friday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Fontenelle Forest What: Need to de-stress after a long work week? Just looking to make some new hiking buddies? Join us for a relaxing, naturalist-guided "After Work Hike". . . It's like happy hour, but nature-style! After Work Hikes occur every other Friday from April to December. Participants shoul... Learn More A Swinging Brownville Christmas When: Friday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Brownville Concert Hall, 126 Atlantic Street, Brownville, Nebraska, 68321, United States What: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 7:30PM, SUNDAY AT 2:00PM In the tradition of beloved seasonal specials, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch will perform swinging arrangements of "Christmas Waltz," Kay Thompson's "Holiday Season," "Sleigh Ride," "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Wa... Learn More Tonis Sol-fa Christmas Live at The Arts Center When: Friday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Iowa Western Community College What: Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial album sales of its own independent releases (2,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured ... Learn More Bushwackers Live: Lazy Wayne Band When: Friday, December 10th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall What: The Lazy Wayne Band is coming to Bushwackers on Friday, December 10th.Doors open at 5 PMCover charge starts at 7 PMDJ before and after for dancing and requestsThe Lazy Wayne Band takes the stage at 9 PM Learn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: There's no place like a smart home for the holidays! And this year, Patch's lifestyle editors have hand-selected the top smart home products to help you achieve a smarter, more-convenient home. From the robotic vacuum on the floor to the smart alarm sensor on the wall, these s... Learn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (Patch Deals) ACT Test - Elkhorn High School When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Elkhorn High SchoolLearn More NE Chapter ExCom Meeting - Sierra Club - Nebraska Chapter When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Nebraska ChapterLearn More Family Workshop: Gingerbread Houses When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lauritzen Gardens/Kenefick Park What: Enjoy an afternoon of classic holiday fun at Lauritzen Gardens! This workshop allows adults and children the opportunity to decorate their own gingerbread house to take home! One gingerbread kit, with lots of decorating options, will be provided per family (any combination of ... Learn More Santa and His Elves at Bel Air Plaza When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Bel Air Plaza What: Santa and his elves  will be on hand Saturday, December 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. Bel Air Plaza Parking lot is located at 12100 West Center Road, Omaha. Santa and his elves will be on hand providing hot cocoa and scrumptious individua... Learn More Vetco is Petco's Affordable Mobile Vaccination Clinic When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Petco What: Petco has a low-cost mobile vaccination clinic called Vetco that travels the Omaha area, Lincoln, and Grand Island. They are at the Maple Street Petco every Saturday from 10AM-1PM and at the Bellevue Petco every Saturday from 3PM-6PM. It doesn't say on the flyer, but they also... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Jane Austen Tea Party - Omaha Public Library When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Omaha Public LibraryLearn More Basketball: Boys JV vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Saturday, December 11th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More Basketball: Girls JV vs. Lincoln East (Home) When: Saturday, December 11th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Gretna High SchoolLearn More The 4th Annual Christmas Bar Crawl - Omaha When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Dubliner pub What: 🎅🎄The Christmas Bar Crawl Benefiting Toys For Tots Is Coming! 🎄🎅 Buy Your Ticket, Get Your Toy Donation, Grab Your Santa, Elf, Reindeer, & Crazy Holiday Costumes And Get Ready To Party! TOY DONATION REQUIRED AT CHECK IN WITH TICKET! We Are Keeping Ticket Prices Low... Learn More The 4th Annual Christmas Bar Crawl - Madison When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Red Rock Saloon What: 🎅🎄The Christmas Bar Crawl Benefiting Toys For Tots Is Coming! 🎄🎅 Buy Your Ticket, Get Your Toy Donation, Grab Your Santa, Elf, Reindeer, & Crazy Holiday Costumes And Get Ready To Party! TOY DONATION REQUIRED AT CHECK IN WITH TICKET! We Are Keeping Ticket Prices Low... Learn More Grand Island, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 1510 N DIERS AVE Grand Island, NE What: Hey Grand Island!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie... Learn More Lincoln, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to Action Against Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4900 N 27th St What: Attention Lincoln!You can now get a new Sam's Club membership, or upgrade yours, AND have 25% of the cost be donated to Action Against Hunger.You will also be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as a thank y... Learn More Omaha, save with Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 13130 L St What: Hey Omaha!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicke... Learn More Papillion, Save with Sam's Club AND donate to Action Against Hunger! When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 9851 S. 71ST PLAZA Papillion, NE What: Attention Papillion!You can now get a new Sam's Club membership, or upgrade yours, AND have 25% of the cost be donated to Action Against Hunger.You will also be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as a thank... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Omaha Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.