Downtown Omaha is glowing for the 26th annual Holiday Lights Festival, kicking off the season with thousands of lights, family fun, and support for the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign benefiting Food Bank for the Heartland.

Enjoy stunning light displays across Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis & Clark Landing — plus a full lineup of free holiday events:

🎄 Lights Across Omaha
Nightly through Jan. 4, 2026
More than 150,000 white lights illuminate the Old Market and downtown parks every night.

🎨 KETV Family Festival
Sunday, Dec. 7 • 11AM–4PM
Free admission at six downtown attractions, all connected with complimentary trolley rides.

🎆 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular
Wednesday, Dec. 31 • 7PM
Ring in 2026 with Omaha’s signature fireworks display, choreographed to STAR 104.5.

✨ Shine the Light on Hunger
Help reach the goal of 6 million meals this season. Donate food, funds, or volunteer at participating locations or online.

Get full details at HolidayLightsFestival.org.