Christmas in Wahoo
2025 CHRISTMAS IN WAHOO SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Soup Luncheon
(Potato Bacon & Chili with Cinnamon Roll)
📍 Senior Center
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nightmare Before Christmas–Themed Treats for Purchase
Jack Skellington Cupcakes (reg & gf), Sally Stitches and Oogie Boogie French Macarons (gf), Sally Stitches Rice Krispie Treats (gf)
📍 Wahoo Bakery
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Get Your “License to Sleigh”!
Take a pic and take home your official North Pole license and enjoy a Barista Hot Chocolate
📍 Sid Dillon Wahoo
Make a Bag of “Magical Reindeer Food for Rudolph and Friends”
Free for kids of all ages!
📍 Rivalry
Build Your Own Popcorn Mix and Snag Christmas Movie Tees on Special
📍 Husband’s Approval
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Outdoor Container Workshop
Reserve online: www.foundandflora.com (costs vary per project)
📍 Found & Flora
Record a Christmas Greeting & enjoy a Christmas treat
📍 Saunders County Online
Holiday Membership Event
with Wahoo Area Arts Council
📍 Found & Flora
Digital Scavenger Hunt
Find on the We Are Wahoo app under Events
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Visit with Santa & Enjoy a Morning Snack
📍 Saunders Medical Center Lobby
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Holiday Open House
With deals, snacks, and gift certificates
📍 The Estie Hut
Fur Friends Donation Station
Items needed: Purina dog & cat chow, Arm & Hammer scoopable cat litter, paper towels, and antibacterial wipes
📍 SCLP
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Christmas on the Prairie
📍 Saunders County Historical Society
Self-Guided Tours & Live Holiday Piano Music
📍 Howard Hanson House
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Visit Santa and His Real Reindeer
📍 Wahoo Winter Wonderland (Wahoo Civic Center Lawn)
Reindeer sponsored by Medicine Man Pharmacy
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Inside Senior Center
Hair Tinsel by Cassandra ($5+)
Face Painting sponsored by Wahoo Kiwanis
Children’s Christmas Ornament Giveaway with CASA of the Midlands
Swag and Resources with Three Rivers Public Health
1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Christmas Block Party
📍 Linden between 4th & 5th Streets
Food Trucks (Amigos, High Voltage, Hudson Mini Donut Company, Twisted Hitch & The Omaha Corn Dog Company)
Fire Pits
S’mores Station ($3 each / 4 for $10) — fundraiser for Scouts BSA Troop #140
Hot Chocolate Station — fundraiser for Bishop Neumann FCCLA
Salvation Army Donation Stations
Entertainment by DJ Katz
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Write Your Letters to Santa 📍 First Interstate Bank
Make Your Own Ornament 📍 FirstBank of Nebraska
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Bingo
($0.50 per card/game) — fundraiser for the VFW Christmas Drive
📍 VFW
They will also be accepting toys for the VFW Christmas Drive
Holiday Cookie Decorating
📍 First United Methodist Church
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Games
📍 Let’s Play Yoga & Wellness
“Clarence” Angel Wing Ornament Giveaway
(Limited supply)
📍 D’s Boutique
Sidewalk Games
📍 Title Services
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Glow Wand Giveaway
📍 Law Office of Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wahoo Area Schools Music Ensembles
(Neumann – 5:00 PM, Wahoo Public – 5:30 PM)
📍 Wahoo State Bank
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Soup To Go
📍 Wahoo State Bank
6:00 PM
Parade of Lights
(Check the map on the back for the route)
After the Parade of Lights
Winter Wonderland
📍 Senior Center / Civic Center Lawn
After the lighting of Winter Wonderland
Christmas Royalty Banquet
Hosted by the Wahoo Saddle Club Rodeo Queens
📍 Backroom
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Christmas on the Prairie
📍 Saunders County Historical Society
Self-Guided Tours & Live Holiday Piano Music
📍 Howard Hanson House
Merry Market
Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie. Merry Market is a two day event starting on November 7th at 4pm to 8pm and continuing on November 8th from 9am to 5pm.
Boo in Wahoo
Saunders County business throw the biggest trick-or-treat event in the area. Hosted jointly between the Chamber and Saunders Medical Center this event is the ultimate event.
The Wahoo Experience
The Wahoo Experience is a one-of-a-kind event that invites you to step into the heart of our town and enjoy all the things that makes Wahoo special. Click the button below for the list of experiences and to curate your day!
Employee Appreciation Luncheon
We celebrate our local workforce each year with our Employee Appreciation Luncheon held the last week in April. Attendees love the delicious food and the local swag bag to take home.
Chamber Awards & Fundraiser Night
Join us in applauding the hard work and dedication of our local entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders as we shine a spotlight on their accomplishments while supporting the local efforts of the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce!
Christmas in Wahoo
Family-friendly day of holiday events throughout Wahoo capped with a downtown lighted winter parade and tree-lighting event.
Merry Market
Local businesses kick off the season with a magical weekend of holiday shopping. Visitors will feel like they’ve stepped on the set of a holiday movie.
Boo in Wahoo
Saunders County business throw the biggest trick-or-treat event in the area. Hosted jointly between the Chamber and Saunders Medical Center this event is the ultimate one-stop Halloween event.
Annual Chamber Fundraiser
Support the local efforts of the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce at the annual fundraiser. Guaranteed good eats, entertainment, and the best silent auction you’ve ever seen.
Fireworks Fridays
Local businesses and community members join together to fundraise a spectacular show held each year over scenic Lake Wanahoo.
Employee Appreciation Luncheon
We celebrate our local workforce each year with our Employee Appreciation Luncheon held the last week in April. Attendees love the delicious food and the local swag bag to take home.
Chamber Connections
JOIN US FOR OUR APRIL CHAMBER CONNECTIONS!
The topic: You're In the Driver's Seat - So Where are You Headed?
Just over 100 days ago, we put 2023 in the rearview mirror and accelerated into 2024. How's the trip so far? Join us for a Chamber Connections event to explore your goals! We'll help you identify what's driving you and what obstacles you face. Remember, change is achievable! Leave with actionable steps to stay accountable for the next quarter.
The Speaker: Kimberly Heller, Ph.D., Vezeto Consulting
For over 30 years, Dr. Heller has been a catalyst for leadership development, personal growth, and organizational success. She offers a range of services, including program design, training, and workshop facilitation. Her expertise spans human and organizational development, and she caters to audiences of all ages, from youth to seasoned professionals. Dr. Heller works collaboratively with program participants, guiding them in crafting effective strategies and solutions to address their specific personal and organizational challenges.
Connections are free to all 2024 chamber members and $10 for non members.
When: Thursday, April 18th @ 12-1pm
Where: Wahoo Public Library
RSVP to Jen Woita: 443.4001, jwoita@wahoo.ne.us
Feel free to bring your lunch!
Chamber Awards & Social
We celebrate those in our community that are committed to making Wahoo a great place to work, play and live.
Celebrate Success at the Annual Chamber Awards Event
Join us in applauding the hard work and dedication of our local entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders as we shine a spotlight on their accomplishments. From small businesses to large corporations, these awards showcase the best of Wahoo's business community.
Mark your calendars and be part of this special occasion where we celebrate success, network with fellow professionals, and inspire each other to continue striving for greatness. Stay tuned for more details on how you can attend and support this exciting event.