Name: Bright Nights
Start: 2026-01-02T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-02T21:00:00-06:00
Location: 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, United States, Nebraska 68108

Celebrate the holiday season at Bright Nights where twinkling lights and dazzling decor transform the garden into a winter wonderland. Make memories with the family as you cozy up by the firepits, roast some s'mores, play festive games in the Family Chill Zone, capture the moment in front of the 20' tall poinsettia tree, enjoy the whistle of model garden trains, and marvel at the shimmering displays showcase nature in a whole new light.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖-𝟑𝟎. 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑-𝟕, 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟔-𝟑𝟏, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐-𝟒
This year's show invites guests into a Nordic winter wonderland, where a forest of wooden trees crafted from reclaimed pallets rises amid twinkling lights and whispering evergreens. Wander through Sofia's Play Garden, aglow for the first time with enchanting lights and playful displays and keep an eye out for a couple of cheerful trolls joining in the holiday fun.
Enjoy festive food and drinks, including s’mores, from Abraham Catering and J’s Coffee (additional fees apply). Bars will be open every evening with an array of beer, wine, and featured cocktails.
𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Special activities including seasonal crafts, face painting, and story time will be on November 30, December 3-4, 7, 10-11, 14, 17-18, and 21.
𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: Santa will be visiting to spread holiday cheer each evening November 28 through December 23.
A certain mean, green holiday grouch will be wandering Bright Nights on December 22-23, 26-28.
TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for all guests and may be reserved at www.lauritzengardens.org/bright. Prices vary based upon date. Garden members receive discounted tickets for those covered under the terms of membership.