Illustration of a winter festival with a lit Ferris wheel, a snow slide, a snowman and booths (Hometown Holidays Festival)

Hometown Holidays Festival

Visitors can celebrate the season with a visit from Santa, caroling, and sips of hot cocoa. The festival offers hayrack rides and horse-drawn carriages through downtown Norfolk. Attendees can also explore downtown shopping, local sales, food, and live music.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

theriverpoint.com

When

Hours

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Norfolk River Point District

Food & Drink

Hot cocoa.

Going?

Location

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Downtown Norfolk · Norfolk, NE 68701 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-tradition seekers

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Dress warmly in layers; the festival is an outdoor event on a late-November evening, so you may be outside for several hours.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for moving around downtown Norfolk and between festival activities during the event's three-and-a-half-hour window.
  • Allow time to enjoy the rides, caroling, and Santa visit, since the event page has not yet posted a detailed activity schedule.
  • Revisit the event information closer to the date because organizers say more details will be added.

Links & Contact

Run by Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do?

Santa visits, and there's caroling, hayrack rides, horse-drawn carriages and hot cocoa. Downtown also has shopping and sales, food and live music.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. It's a family-friendly, kid-friendly festival.

Is this the same as the old River Point Christmas Festival?

Yes. It used to be called the River Point Christmas Festival and Black Tuesday. The traditions have carried on for more than a decade.

Is the festival indoors or outdoors?

It's an outdoor event downtown, and local businesses also hold open houses.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.

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