SHOP NEBRASKA CITY FIRST

Description: Shop local! For every $25 you spend in participating local businesses, you can be entered in a drawing to win a prize basket with a $50 retail value! Shopping promotion runs from November 11 through December 1. Participating locations: The Antique Shoppe, Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure/Apple House, Arbor Mart, Boutique in the City, Brown's Shoe Fit, Central Apple Market, CRUSH Boutique, El Portal, First Class Flowers, Lant Hardware, Lifetime Vision, The Local Shop, Mead Lumber, Nebraska City Florist, Nebraska City Nutrition, Pizza Hut, The Royal Med Spa, Schoen's Roofing, Self Expressions Gallery, World Auto Sales. ($500 cap)

Small Business Saturday

Description: Small Business Saturday presents shoppers with a unique opportunity to show support for local businesses! #shoplocal #shopnebraskacity

Tree Lighting at the Otoe County Courthouse

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Otoe County Courthouse
Description: Join us just before the sun sets on Saturday, November 30, on the lawn of the Otoe County Courthouse on Central Avenue for giveaways, live music, crafts for the kids... and a visit from Santa! We will light the community Christmas tree together! Sponsored by Otoe County, Bethel Church, and B103 with special assistance from Keep Nebraska City Beautiful, the Morton-James Public Library, Laser Etched 4U, and Lifetime Vision Center.
Website: Click here for the flyer!

Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest

Description: Is your house the best decorated one on your block? Sign up to be on the 4th Annual Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest! Call our office (402-873-6654) for details. Sponsored by Lifetime Vision Center

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WITH HOLLI DAY

Description: Today starts our TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WITH HOLLI DAY Holiday Shopping Promotion! Watch our Facebook page for pictures of Holli at local businesses - comment on each picture and you can win a snow globe and gift cards from local merchants! Participating locations include: The Antique Shoppe, Arbor Bank, Arbor Day Farm, Boutique in the City, Brown's Shoe Fit, CRUSH Boutique, El Portal, Fareway, First Class Flowers, Grimm's Gardens, Lant Hardware, Lifetime Vision, The Local Shop, Mead Lumber, Nebraska City Florist, Nebraska City Nutrition, Pizza Hut, The Royal Med Spa, Schoen's Roofing, Self Expressions Gallery, State Farm Eric Ford, Walmart, Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast, World Auto Sales

A Holiday Tour of Homes

Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Description: The Nebraska City High School FCCLA presents a Holiday Tour of Homes! Visit Nebraska City homes decorated for the holidays and get inspiration for your own home! Tickets can be purchased at NCTC or from Stefanie Wenz at NCHS. All proceeds benefit the FCCLA.

Santa in the City

Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Old Stone Cabin on Central Avenue
Description: Bring the kids (and pets!) to visit Santa in a fun, unique setting! There will be refreshments and a free-will offering for photos.

Nebraska City's Advent Recital

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 218 N. 6th Street
Description: It's the 43rd annual community Advent Recital - featuring a variety of local church choirs and other music groups. Join us for a night of beautiful music.
Website: Click here for the flyer!

Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest

Description: Load the kids in the car, pull up your favorite holiday playlist, and get filled with the wonder of Christmas! It's our annual Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest! Winners of our CLASSIC CHRISTMAS, MOST CREATIVE, BEST COMMERCIAL, and CLARK GRISWOLD will be announced soon!

Winterpalooza!

Time: All Day
Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso
Description: It's a whole day of family fun! The Morton-James Public Library is partnering with NCTC and the Nebraska City Creative District to provide a day of Christmas festivities, including the Library's annual Winterpalooza event, the Farmers Market & Craft Fair, a Christmas Bingo, and a concert by The Flyovers!
Website: Click here for the flyer!

Winter Farmers Market & Craft Show

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso
Description: Do your last minute Christmas shopping here! Baked goods, handmade items, and more!
Website: Click here for the flyer!

The Flyovers in Concert!

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso
Description: Ring in the Holiday Season with the absolute magic of The Flyovers, a modern a cappella quintet from Lincoln, Nebraska. The Flyovers consist of some of the best Nebraska singers, performing classic songs in their own way, bringing light to the majestic mixture of beatbox, harmonies, and vocal parts. Don’t miss this incredible holiday experience in a breath-taking setting.
Website: Click here to purchase tickets for The Flyovers concert!