More than 200 vendors are setting up shop at the CHI Health Center this weekend as the Omaha Holiday Boutique returns for three days of shopping, live music and visits with Santa. The marketplace runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15, filling the convention center at 455 N 10th St. with thousands of items ranging from home décor to gourmet food.
Organizers expect the event to draw a sizable crowd, with KMTV 3 News Now reporting that the boutique attracts more than 18,000 shoppers over its three-day run. Many of the vendors are Nebraska-based small businesses, and the station notes the marketplace features thousands of items including home décor, apparel, gourmet food and holiday gifts. Live music, roaming carolers and daily chances to meet Santa round out the entertainment lineup, per the same report.
Hours and a Friday Night Just for Grown-Ups
The boutique opens Friday at 10 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m., according to the station's report. That evening also brings Girls Night Out, a special session from 5 to 9 p.m. hosted by Sweet 98.5's Nikki Oswald and DJ Bishop, featuring music, drinks and door prizes, the article notes.
Saturday hours stretch from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Sunday wraps things up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families with kids have their own dedicated programming too: the Kids Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and Storytime with Santa is set for Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m.
Admission, Freebies and a Cashless Box Office
Tickets at the door cost $9, with a $2-off coupon available for download online, per 3 News Now's reporting. Shoppers should come prepared to pay electronically, as the Omaha Holiday Boutique website states that the box office is cashless and accepts only debit and credit cards.
There are several ways to get in for free. Children ages 12 and under are admitted at no cost, according to the event website. Visitors who bring a donation of new twin-sized bedding or sheets can also receive free admission on any of the three days, with one donation good for one free ticket. And on Sunday specifically, the website says active and retired military personnel, veterans, firefighters and police officers get in free simply by showing a valid ID.
Building on a Strong Debut Year
The event's growth follows a successful first run. A 2025 report from WOWT said the inaugural boutique brought nearly 12,500 shoppers over three days. The report said the 2025 event featured more than 200 local vendors. WOWT reported that the strong debut prompted organizers to expand the following year's offerings, though it is not established whether this year's higher shopper figure is measured the same way as last year's count.
3 News Now identifies the Omaha Holiday Boutique as a paid advertiser of its Omaha Extra section. Shoppers planning a visit can expect a full weekend of vendor browsing, holiday entertainment and Santa photo opportunities at the CHI Health Center.
