OMAHA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Omaha After Dark: A Two‑Hour Trolley Through Holiday Lights
A two-hour Ollie the Trolley ride from Report In Pub that tours Omaha’s seasonal displays — installed by Brite Ideas — beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Omaha After Dark: A Two‑Hour Trolley Through Holiday Lights.
The Public Holiday Lights Tour is a two‑hour evening trolley ride that threads through Omaha’s neighborhoods to showcase the city’s festive displays, run by Ollie the Trolley in partnership with Brite Ideas. The tours begin the weekend after Thanksgiving and have become a local holiday tradition, offering a concentrated, family‑friendly way to take in dozens of decorated homes and installations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Displays Installed by Brite Ideas
The tour concentrates on lighting displays that were professionally installed by Brite Ideas, giving riders a curated route of standout holiday installations across Omaha.
A Warm, Two‑Hour Evening on the Trolley
Loading begins at 6:50 pm with departure at 7:00 pm; the trolley guides passengers through neighborhoods for roughly two hours before returning around 9:00 pm, making for a relaxed nighttime circuit of lights.
A Seasonal Community Ritual
Running from the weekend after Thanksgiving and booked months in advance, these Holiday Lights Tours are a recurring seasonal offering, designed to add festive cheer for riders of all ages.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
You gather at the Report In Pub, board Ollie the Trolley as dusk settles, and spend two hours watching neighborhoods transform under strings of lights and animated displays. The pace is deliberate and easy—designed for lingering looks and photos—while the trolley’s route stitches together clusters of professionally installed illuminations that pop against Nebraska winter skies.
THE CURATORS
Displays Installed by Brite Ideas
The tour concentrates on lighting displays that were professionally installed by Brite Ideas, giving riders a curated route of standout holiday installations across Omaha.
THE RIDE
A Warm, Two‑Hour Evening on the Trolley
Loading begins at 6:50 pm with departure at 7:00 pm; the trolley guides passengers through neighborhoods for roughly two hours before returning around 9:00 pm, making for a relaxed nighttime circuit of lights.
THE TRADITION
A Seasonal Community Ritual
Running from the weekend after Thanksgiving and booked months in advance, these Holiday Lights Tours are a recurring seasonal offering, designed to add festive cheer for riders of all ages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet at the Report In Pub (12100 Center Street), where there is ample free parking. Loading opens at 6:50 pm; the trolley departs promptly at 7:00 pm and returns around 9:00 pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Public Holiday Lights Tour?
The tour runs for two hours.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Boarding is at the Report In Pub, located at 12100 Center Street; there is plenty of free parking on site.
When do the holiday tours start?
Tours begin running the weekend after Thanksgiving.
How much does an individual ticket cost?
The rate for an individual passenger is $35.
Who installs the lights shown on the tour?
Many of the displays featured on the tour are installed by Brite Ideas.
Who operates the Holiday Lights Tour?
The tour is operated by Ollie the Trolley.