Hometown Holidays Festival

Tue Nov 25 2025 at 04:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-06:00

W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE, United States, Nebraska 68701 | Norfolk

Downtown Norfolk River Point District
Publisher/HostDowntown Norfolk River Point District
Hometown Holidays Festival
Advertisement
Join us for our annual Hometown Holidays Festival Tuesday, November 25!
Stream the evening's music and itinerary beginning at 3:30 p.m. on 92.7FM, 107.5FM or stream online at US92.com
4:30 – Lighted Parade, courtesy of WJAG, 106Kix, & KEXL: parade will begin at 7th and Norfolk Ave, leading Santa to River Point Square for visits with children.
5-7:30 pm. – Santa, courtesy of Dusty Korth, American Family Insurance, will be in River Point Square with Mrs. Claus and his mailbox to listen to Christmas lists starting at 5:00 p.m. The line will close at 7:30 p.m. so Santa can get back to the North Pole before it gets too late. Children in line prior to 7:30 p.m. will still have the opportunity to speak to Santa.
5-7:30 p.m. – Hay Rack Rides with Elves, courtesy of the River Point Creative District
5-7:30 p.m. – Live Reindeer between Leon’s & Kookaburra’s Kloset
5-7:30 p.m. – S’mores Stations located at U.S. Bank & near Window World, courtesy of Boy Scouts, AWG, and Hy-Vee
6:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting in River Point Square
7 p.m. – Ping Pong Ball Drop, courtesy of Visit Norfolk
Intersection of 4th St. & Norfolk Ave. Watch for signs on where to gather for your age group. Balls will be dropped according to age:
7 p.m. ages 5-9
7:20 p.m. 10-14
7:40 p.m. 15 & up
Collect balls sponsored by local businesses. If you get a ball(s) with a business name on it, you can take it to that business within one week (December 2nd) of the event to claim your prize. Balls marked with a star can be turned in at the table near the drop site for a sweet treat. If you get any unmarked balls, please return them to the boxes near the drop site to be used for future events.
Live Nativity on North 3rd St., courtesy of Norfolk LCMS Parishes: Our Savior Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and Mount Olive Lutheran Church
North of Norfolk Ave:
Norfolk Arts Center: Parade of Trees; 4-6:30 p.m.
Check back as we add more details!
View on our website:
https://theriverpoint.com/events/hometown-holidays-festival-2-979/
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE, United States, Nebraska 68701

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Norfolk

The Story of the Genoa U.S. Indian School
Tue, 25 Nov at 06:30 pm The Story of the Genoa U.S. Indian School

308 W Prospect Ave, Norfolk, NE, United States, Nebraska 68701

Payton @ District
Wed, 26 Nov at 08:00 pm Payton @ District

District Table & Tap

Turkey Trot
Thu, 27 Nov at 08:00 am Turkey Trot

2010 North 37th Street, Norfolk, NE, United States, Nebraska 68701

Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sales
Thu, 27 Nov at 10:00 am Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sales

432 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701-5235, United States

Norfolk is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Norfolk Events