Christmas in Olde Towne Bellevue

Bellevue is the oldest town in Nebraska, and its historic Olde Towne district on the bluffs above the Missouri River puts on a free holiday light display every year. The lights switch on Thanksgiving night and stay up nightly until the first Sunday in January.

The display centers on Washington Park, where families can walk the lighted paths and snap photos with the scenes. It is open until 10 p.m. each night, and organizers have added a sensory-friendly hour early on weeknights for visitors who prefer a calmer experience.

It is an easy, budget-friendly outing that pairs well with dinner on Mission Avenue, Olde Towne's main street.

Highlights

• Free walk-through lights in Washington Park
• Open nightly from Thanksgiving into early January
• Sensory-friendly session on weeknights
• Historic Olde Towne setting on Mission Avenue

Tips for going

• Visit on a weeknight to avoid the biggest crowds.
• The sensory-friendly session runs Sunday through Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m.
• Street parking in Olde Towne is free; bring warm layers for walking.
• Nearby Falconwood Park in Bellevue runs a separate ticketed light event called Frosty Nights.