Holiday happenings

“Holidays on the Trails” at the Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs: Friday through Sunday at the center, 3434 Richard Downing Ave. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature shopping, crafts, music, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Call 712-366-4900 or visit www.iowahistory.org for more information.

Handmade Holidays at Blue Pomegranate Art Gallery: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Homemade soup and artwork by Omaha-area artists. The gallery is at 6570 Maple St. More information: 502-9901 www.bluepom.com.

Mills County Historical Society 12th Annual Parade of Trees: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The same hours will be repeated Dec. 11-13. “Golden Memories” is this year's theme, chosen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the museum. Fifty trees are being decorated. The Mills County Museum is at Glenwood Lake Park in Glenwood, Iowa. Free-will donations accepted. For more information, call Terry Craig at 712-520-3656.

Nebraska Humane Society Holiday Open House: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Humane Society, 8929 Fort St. Fido is welcome. Purchase wreaths, poinsettias, garlands, and gifts for pet lovers and pets. Sit for a painted pet portrait or holiday photo session and pick up homemade treats. All proceeds help homeless animals. For more information: www.nehumanesociety.org.

“A Nebraska Christmas” with the Nebraska Brass: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, 2650 Farnam St. Tickets, available at the door, are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens (65 and older) and free for students ages 18 and younger. The Nebraska Brass will perform traditional holiday favorites. For more information, call Kountze at 341-7761.

“Come Home For the Holidays” in Weeping Water: Saturday in downtown Weeping Water, Neb. Santa Claus will be there. The United Methodist Church Women will have their cookie and candy sale and lunch at the church. A crafts show will be held at the community building.

Sights & Sounds of Christmas at Dana College in Blair, Neb.: Sunday. This all-day, annual, Scandinavian-themed festival is packed with concerts, food, exhibits, demonstrations, crafts and more. Designed to be family friendly. Admission: $5 for lapel pin. Reservations are encouraged for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord ($16.50 for adults through reservations or $18.50 at the door, and $7 for children ages 4-11). Reservations and a complete schedule: www.dana.edu or 402-426-7385.

Doane Christmas Festival at Doane College in Crete, Neb.: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday in Heckman Auditorium on campus. The festival features the college's bands, choirs, the Doane String Ensemble and Dianne Ferguson on piano. Tickets: $5. After the concert, a reception for prospective students and their families, who will be able to attend the concert free. Tickets may be requested by calling 402-826-8231. A holiday dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the South Dining Room of Perry Campus Center will precede Saturday's performance. Reservations are required. For more information, call 402-826-8231.

41st Annual Presentation of Handel's “Messiah” by the Voices of Omaha Inc.: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 13th and Douglas Streets. Free admission is first-come, first-seated. Free-will offering to help defray costs.

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