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Free Photos with Santa - Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience. Visit your local store to be one of the millions of families to take a free photo with Santa. Photo sessions will start on Sunday, November 6. Reservations are recommended. To learn more and make a reservation, visit www.basspro.com/santa.

Holiday StoryWalk on the 100 Block

Starting November 20th, kids and families are invited to take a walk through the 100 Block as they read pages from a book displayed in business windows. To start the walk, kids and families can download the official map by clicking here or find the one posted at the starting location to follow the marked path from store to store to read the book. The story begins at Lynch's Jewelry and ends at the CB Chamber of Commerce & J's Coffee & Donuts. The route is laid out in a loop and will include a family selfie station along the way! The Giving Snowman, written by Julia Zheng, is a book about kindness and gratitude. Children can learn through the story that giving to others is a virtue that connects all of us and makes our lives more beautiful.

Carson Christmas Tree Display

This is a new attraction added to the Annual Christmas in Carson Event. This year we invite families, individuals, local groups, schools, civic organizations, and businesses to register at 712-484-3636 or carsonclerk@gmail.com to set up a Christmas Tree in the Fire Station Hall at 127 Broadway. Decorators will need to provide their own tree and provide their own supplies for decorations. Businesses and Organizations are encouraged to use this as an advertisement or recruitment opportunity. Decorators can set up their tree on Sat, December 3rd. Trees and decorations will need to be taken down on the following Sat, December 10th. The fire station hall will be open for public viewing self-guided tours in conjunction with the 29th Annual Christmas in Carson Event on Weds, December 7th from 9 AM-8:30 PM, or by appointment. More Info at carsongov.com.

Council Bluffs Wrestling Classic

The teams are set for the 2022 Council Bluffs Wrestling Classic.  Six states are represented in the tournament's seventh year. 43 teams! 12 Mats! 2 days of action-packed wrestling! 

Chanticleer Theater | The Cemetery Club

The Cemetery Club By Ivan Menchell December 02-04 & 09-11, 2022.

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet-tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgmental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. He meets the widows while visiting his wife’s grave. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida. They are guilt-stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart.

Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas

Jim Brickman, the multiple Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual holiday tour “A Very Merry Christmas,” a magical evening celebrating music, love and family. Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night. Join Brickman for this LIVE and joyous concert experience that blends yuletide memories and holiday favorites with his own hit songs such as, “The Gift,” “Sending You A Little Christmas,” “Angel Eyes,” and “If You Believe” Jim Brickman: A Very Merry Christmas wraps up the sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide.

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run

Hitchcock Nature Center is proud to host another amazing Hitchcock Experience Endurance Run, presented by the Greater Omaha Area Trail-Runnerz. Runners will descend upon the park on December 10th and 11th to take part in either a half marathon, 101K, 50-mile, or 100-mile endurance run through the picturesque Loess Hills. Please visit the ticketing website for registration and pricing details. Trails and facilities at Hitchcock Nature Center will be open to the public for the duration of this event. Visitors are welcome to cheer runners on as they cross the finish line or tackle another hill. We do ask that anyone enjoying our trails please move to the side to give approaching racers the right of way. Thank you for understanding. For questions not answered online please contact Ron Ruhs, Race Director at ron@goatz.org.

PC: Kylie Lang Elbin

Breakfast with Santa

Face painting, crafts, prize drawings, visit and photo with Santa. Photos taken by Sammie R Studios. Breakfast catered by HippoHot (pancakes, sausage, drink). 2 and under free, ages 3 - 10 $5, 11+ $8. Fundraiser for Make a Wish Iowa.

ArtisTrees

The Harvester brings you an artist-made holiday with a large collection of artist-decorated trees and winter/holiday-themed art show. Lots of lights, art, and the funkiest winter wonderland around! Come walk in the fun and artistic winter wonderland and purchase that special ornament, tree, decor, and more. Open Saturdays (10th, 17th, 31st) in December 10 AM-6 PM. Check us out on Facebook for more information and additional times/dates! Free admission, open to the public.

Cookie Day

Join us for a day of cookie-filled fun for all ages! Activities include:

• 3D Cookie Cutters: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Makerspace Cookie Scavenger Hunt: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Youth Department Cookie Decorating: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Teen Department (ages 6-12 grade only - while supplies last)

Family Game Day with Spielbound

Join us for a family game day with Spielbound Board Game Cafe.

Oakland Christmas Celebration Craft Fair

Shop for the perfect gift at the Oakland Christmas Celebration Craft Fair! Bring the kiddos to visit with Santa between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and enjoy hot chocolate, and crafts. 

10:00-3:00 Craft Fair 

2:00-4:00 Santa and Kids Activities

Oakland United Methodist Church serving pancakes/sausages all day

Vendors and crafters interested in participating can reach out to Kari at eckelslibrary@gmail.com for more information.