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Christmas Lights in Papillion, NE

The top places to see Christmas lights in Papillion this season are Santa's Rock N Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 2), Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 2) and Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show (From Nov 26). We've mapped 2 displays in Papillion and 19 more nearby (7 walk-thrus, 5 drive-thrus, 4 tree lightings). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Santa's Rock N Lights

Drive-thru · Papillion, NE · Per vehicle; tickets bought online in advance

Opens soon

Nov 25 – Jan 2

Shadow Lake Town Center Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Papillion, NE · Not stated

Opens soon

Nov 21 – Nov 21

Near Papillion (within 25 miles)

ChristmasLand Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Valley, NE · Per vehicle (amount not listed)

On now

17 miThrough Jan 3

La Vista Wonderland

Walk-thru · La Vista, NE · Free

Opens soon

3.3 miFrom Nov 29

Holiday Lights Festival - South Omaha

Neighborhood · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

6.1 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Lights of Aksarben

Event · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

7.1 miFrom Nov 27

Holiday Lights Festival - Old Market

Neighborhood · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

8.2 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show

Light show · Bellevue, NE · Not listed

Opens soon Music

9.1 miFrom Nov 26

Zoolightful at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · $27 adults 12+, $17 children 3-11 (members 20% off); VIP and igloo packages cost more

Opens soon

9.1 miNov 18 – Jan 10

Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights

Walk-thru · Bellevue, NE · Daily admission and season passes (amounts not listed)

Opens soon

9.2 miNov 13 – Jan 2

Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

9.7 miFrom Nov 15

Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · $18 adults / $9 ages 3-12 through Dec 13; $22 / $11 Dec 16 onward; $4 more at the door

Opens soon

9.9 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Village Pointe Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Durham Museum Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Omaha, NE · Not stated

Opens soon

10 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Holiday Lights Festival - Gene Leahy Mall (RiverFront)

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Holiday Lights Festival - North Omaha

Neighborhood · Omaha, NE · Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Jan 1

Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista)

Drive-thru · La Vista, NE · Not confirmed

Music

3.3 mi

Boys Town Christmas Lights

Drive-thru · Omaha, NE · Free

8.1 mi

Memorial Park Holiday Display

Walk-thru · Omaha, NE · Not listed

9.0 mi

Lake Manawa Holiday Lights

Drive-thru · Council Bluffs, IA · Not confirmed

12 mi

Bayliss Park Winterfest Lighting

Tree lighting · Council Bluffs, IA · Free

14 mi

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Christmas lights in Papillion: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Papillion?

Popular picks this season include Santa's Rock N Lights (Nov 25 – Jan 2), Falconwood Frosty Nights Christmas Village & Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show (From Nov 26) and La Vista Wonderland (From Nov 29). In all, 21 displays are mapped in and around Papillion, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Papillion?

Free options include La Vista Wonderland, Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing, Holiday Lights Festival - Gene Leahy Mall (RiverFront) and Holiday Lights Festival - South Omaha. 10 of the 21 displays near Papillion are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Papillion?

Yes. Santa's Rock N Lights (Per vehicle; tickets bought online in advance), ChristmasLand Drive-Thru (Per vehicle (amount not listed)) and Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista) (Not confirmed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Papillion?

Yes. Christmas in Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Music Show and Bass Pro Shops Drive-Thru Light Show (La Vista). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Papillion?

The earliest Papillion-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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