Lincoln Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lincoln and surrounding areas
Winter 2025 brings Lincoln festive events and Holiday lights across central districts with highlights like The Chocolate Expo Rhode Island Holiday Edition and Strictly Sinatra Presents Rat Pack Holiday Show. Local theaters and plazas host seasonal performances and markets. From winter festivals to family-friendly holiday activities, Lincoln’s calendar offers plenty of things to do under sparkling lights for a memorable holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
31 eventsCity-wide holiday celebration with historic traditions
Christmas Shows
22 eventsAnnual holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsMillions of twinkling lights illuminating a zoo after dark.
Christmas Activities
30 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks over the Providence River
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas in Newport
(Newport)
City-wide holiday celebration with historic traditions
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The Nutcracker
(Providence)
Annual holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.
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Illuminate PVD New Year's Eve Celebration and Fireworks Display
(Providence)
New Year's Eve fireworks over the Providence River
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A Christmas Carol
(Providence)
New England's beloved holiday tradition in an intimate theater setting.
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Bristol's Grand Illumination
(Bristol)
Town-wide holiday illumination event
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Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo
(Providence)
Millions of twinkling lights illuminating a zoo after dark.
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Christmas Parties Near Lincoln
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Lincoln.
The Chocolate Expo 2025 Rhode Island Holiday Edition
Indulge your senses at The Chocolate Expo's Holiday Edition, a premier event for...
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Lincoln Christmas FAQ
The Nebraska Christmas Lights Show at Star City Shores and Magical Lights of Lincoln at the Sandhills Global Event Center are among the biggest annual holiday events in Lincoln, drawing families and visitors for festive light displays and entertainment.
Lincoln embraces community-focused holiday traditions, including neighborhood light displays and family-run light shows like Magical Lights of Lincoln, which started as a local passion project and grew into a large event.
Several neighborhoods in Lincoln offer charming holiday lights and neighborhood displays, with some areas known for their festive decorations and community spirit, making them ideal for walking or driving tours.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, artisan fairs, and seasonal markets throughout Lincoln, offering vendor stalls with handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal food & drink.
Exploring neighborhood light displays, attending free holiday markets, and visiting public walking trails decorated for the season are great budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holidays in Lincoln.
Families with kids often enjoy the drive-through Nebraska Christmas Lights Show, the Magical Lights of Lincoln event, and local markets featuring Santa visits and kid-friendly crafts and activities.