How We Christmas in Nebraska City!

November 13th - 31st, 2033

Happy Holidays from Nebraska City!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEBRASKA CITY AT CHRISTMASTIME IS RIGHT HERE.

 

When is the annual Tree Lighting at the Otoe County Courthouse? (It’s Saturday, Nov. 25)
When is Santa coming to the Old Stone Cabin? (On Sunday, Dec. 10)
When and where should I shop to take advantage of the local holiday shopping promotions? (Well…all over town, obviously)


BUSINESSES:
Interested in participating in our holiday shopping promotions?
Click HERE for details on the SHOP NEBRASKA CITY FIRST promotion (Nov. 13-Dec. 3, 2023).
Click HERE for details on the TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WITH HOLLI DAY promotion (Dec. 7-22).
Click HERE for to sign up for either or both of those promotions!

Monday, November 13, 2023

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! Participating retailers TBA. Shopping promotion runs from November 13 through December 3.
Website: SHOP NEBRASKA CITY FIRST DETAILS

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Small Business Saturday


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

Wrapping Around the Christmas Tree


Location: Memorial Way on Central Avenue
Description: NCTC, B103, and the Alpha Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi are teaming up on Small Business Saturday to offer FREE gift wrapping for local shoppers! Time TBD.
FREE

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 25, 2023, on the lawn of the Otoe County Courthouse on Central Avenue for chili, live music, crafts for the kids, giveaways...and a visit from Santa! We will light the community Christmas tree together! Sponsored by Otoe County and Bethel Church 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!

Friday, December 1, 2023

Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest


Description: Is your house the best decorated one on your block? Sign up to be on the 3rd Annual Deck the Halls Christmas Decorating Contest! Call our office (402-873-6654) for details.
Website: Click here for a flyer.

Monday, December 4, 2023

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!

Saturday, December 2, 2023

A Holiday Tour of Homes


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. Time and ticket price TBD.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

FREE

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 42nd annual community Advent Recital - featuring a variety of local church choirs and other music groups. Join us for a night of beautiful music.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

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! List of merchants TBA.
Website: Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day details.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

FREE

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.
Website: Click here for a flyer!