Dive into the festive fun of North Platte with our holiday guide! Whether you're a local or a tourist, our guide opens the door to North Platte's holiday delights.
One of the highlights of the season is the enchanting Holiday Lights Festival, where the colorful displays illuminate the night, creating a magical winter wonderland. Featuring breathtaking light installations, Christmas in Cody Park offers a beautiful outdoor experience perfect for families and friends to enjoy together. And the Zoo Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, as the North Platte Area Zoo transforms into a sparkling spectacle filled with wildlife-themed light displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Please contact us if you have suggestions or corrections!
Join the North Platte Discussion!
Top Holiday Events In and Around North Platte
North Platte Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Lights Festival
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday light displays and fireworks show.
Description:
The Holiday Lights Festival in Omaha is a 25-year tradition featuring dazzling holiday light displays across 72 acres of Downtown Omaha, including Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis & Clark Landing. The festival includes a Lighting Ceremony, KETV Family Festival, and a New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular.
Where: Omaha | More Info: Holiday Lights Festival
Zoo Lights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
The Lincoln Children's Zoo transforms into a spectacular holiday display with multiple light shows, hanging vine lights, and over 30 lit animal silhouettes. Enjoy holiday train rides, hot cocoa, and s'mores while supporting the zoo's animals during the winter months.
Where: Lincoln | More Info: Zoo Lights
Santa's Rock n Lights
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with diverse displays.
Description:
Drive through over one mile of spectacular lights synchronized to music, featuring larger-than-life sculptures and color-changing technology.
Where: Papillion | More Info: Santa's Rock n Lights
North Platte Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in Cody Park
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with historic mansion tours and festive grounds.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park with a tour of the 18-room mansion filled with holiday decorations. Walk the grounds to see beautiful lights and decorations, enjoy carolers and instrumental performances in the Lady's parlor, and savor hot apple cider, cookies, and roasted chestnuts. Experience the historic barn, decorated festively, and enjoy tractor-drawn hayrack rides nightly. Heating stations will be available, but wear warm coats and boots.