Bright Nights
Schedule
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States, Nebraska 68108 | Omaha, NE
Sparkle some holiday fun into your evening plans and explore the illuminated indoor gardens, where vibrant foliage, blooming flowers, and dazzling lights come together to create a Merry & Bright wonderland.
Sit around the crackling fire, watch the Holiday Express, write letters to Santa, shop for thoughtful holiday gifts in the gift shop, purchase a S'mores kit to roast a marshmallow, enjoy family-friendly activities in the Family Chill Zone, and more.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see nature in a new light. Gather your family and friends, and secure your tickets now to make this the most magical holiday season yet.
TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for all guests and may be reserved at www.lauritzengardens.org/bright. Prices vary based upon the date. Garden members receive 50% off of tickets for those covered under the terms of membership.
Cafe and coffee service will be available on select evenings.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: All aboard for an evening of festive fun for families! Watch model trains, hear a seasonal story, complete a craft, play games, get your face painted, and enjoy other activities and entertainment that fit the theme of each family fun night.
* Activities run from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and are included with a ticket to Bright Nights
* November 27 and December 27: Merry Music & Art
* December 1 and 8: Holiday Express
* December 11 and 12: Wild about Animals
* December 17 and 18: Magic of the Season
* December 30 and 31: Winter Carnival
SANTA will stop at the garden to spread cheer on December 1, 6-8, and 11-23. We hope that you’ve been good this year, because Santa is on his way to Lauritzen Gardens! Bring the kids to visit with the jolly ol’ man in his bright red suit as he stops at the garden this holiday season. Share a wish with the North Pole’s greatest ambassador, and capture this year’s holiday family photo (bring your own camera to take pictures). Included with a ticket to Bright Nights.
Festive cocktails, wine and beer selections will be available on December 6, 7, 13, 14, and 20 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. during LIGHTS & LIBATIONS. All ages are welcome to attend these evenings, but guests must be 21+ (with a valid ID) to enter the bar area.
Delight in the joy of the holidays and create extraordinary memories with your family and friends at the garden this winter.
Generously sponsored by:
- Union Pacific Corporation
- Webster Family Foundation
- Deb and Bill Dinsmoor
- Metropolitan Utilities District
- Sherrye and Wes Hutcherson
- Midwest Labs
- Dino’s Storage
- Cindy and Bob Dean
- Dian Warren
Where is it happening?
100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States, Nebraska 68108Event Location & Nearby Stays: