Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to think about THE HOLIDAYS. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or just the winter season, it's still fun to enjoy the winter festivities taking place around the city.

1. Ice Skating!

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Take your friends and visit the Rooftop Rink at Midtown! Admission is just $5, including skate rental. All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army.

Or try out the NRE Energy Ice Rink or the UNMC Rink!

2. See the Lights!

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Walk through Turner Park in Midtown or sign up to walk a noncompetitve 5k or 10k on the Lights Walk around Omaha for only $1.50!

3. Go Visit Santa's Reindeer!

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Chloe and Sparkle came all the way from the North Pole to stay in Omaha! Go visit them at Mulhall's before they leave on December 17th!

You can also visit some reindeer at Hy-Vee on December 17th!

4. See a Show!

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker is hitting the stage at Orpheum Theater and is a production that brings the traditional Christmas story to life in modern-day New York.

You can also go see a classic rendition of The Nutcracker put on by Creighton University's dance program. Or at the Orpheum Theater!

A Christmas Carol is being put on at the Omaha Community Playhouse!

5. Christmas at Union Station

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The Durham Museum has lots of events to go to this holiday season, so don't miss out! You can meet Santa, enjoy local entertainers, and see more festive lights! Check out their website to see more: Christmas at Union Station.

6. Meet Santa

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There are many places to meet Santa around Omaha and here's just a few: Hollywood Candy, the Durham Museum (see #5), Westroads Mall, or Scheels!

7. Enjoy Some Holiday Music

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Go visit the Lauritzen Gardens and listen to live holiday music! While you're there, you can stroll around the poinsettia show and enjoy lunch or a snack.

8. Village Pointe Shopping Center

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At Village Pointe Shopping Center, you can ride the holiday carriage for FREE, you can listen to Christmas Carols, watch the Polar Express, and enjoy plenty of other festive events!

9. Holiday at Hogwarts

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Are you a Harry Potter fan? Well, you can enjoy a holiday night at Hogwarts! Standard admission includes a personal wand, Hogwarts classes, a Christmas feast, and access to the Hogsmeade shop. And the deluxe package includes much more. Check it out!

10. Adopt a Family!

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Looking to give back this holiday? All the proceeds from this show will be donated to a charity in North Omaha to help a family in need for Christmas. If you know a family in need of some assistance, click the link to find out more about how to help them this winter season!

11. More Lights!

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This website has a list of places to check out more holiday lights around Omaha!

12. SantaPalooza at Scheels

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Enjoy pictures with Santa, FREE Ferris wheel rides, face painting, balloon art, a Reindeer Scavenger Hunt, writing letters to Santa, live reindeer, singing elves, food samples, fun characters, and much more! Visit their website: Village Pointe Shopping Center.

13. Visit the Hot Shops Art Center Open House

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Check out the art galleries, watch demonstrations and enjoy some refreshments at the Hot Shops Art Center!

14. Get Some Coffee or Hot Cocoa!

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There are plenty of coffeeshops around Omaha to order a nice, hot drink and catch up with friends, study, or just relax! Try Sozo's, Aroma's, Zen Coffee Company, and many more!