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4 Fun-Filled Days of Festivities! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration in Blair, NE! Our Gateway to the West Days are packed with exciting events and entertainment for the whole family, including: Kids Character Contest, Carnival Rides, Car Show, Craft & Vendor Market, Live Music, Parade, Water Fights, and more.
Three days filled with a variety of fun activities for all ages in Springfield, NE, just a short drive from the Omaha and Lincoln areas. Friday evening's events begin at 5pm with a food, games, and entertainment. Saturday's highlights include 5K run/walk, pancake feed, corn hole tournament, kids foam party, parades, rubber duck race, food trucks, games, street dance with a live band, beer garden, fireworks show & more! We'll start off Sunday with an outdoor worship service along with refreshments, fun games, and activities. Prepare for a fantastic time!
Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual Soaring Wings Blues Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2025—an all-day celebration of soul-stirring blues kicking off in the afternoon and rocking into the night! This year’s lineup brings four incredible bands to the stage, each delivering their own electrifying take on the blues.
Celebrate the start of summer at the annual Strawberry Festival! This berry-filled event is packed with fun activities for all ages—and of course, everything strawberries.
They’re bringing the bayou to Ralston for a weekend full of bold flavors, live music, and Southern-style fun—just in time for Father’s Day and CWS Opening Weekend!
Come celebrate at Heartland Hope Mission's annual Block Party on Saturday, June 28 from 11 am - 2 pm at 2021 U Street. This free event includes waterslides, a bounce house, music, outdoor games, delicious free food from our food truck, firetruck tours, giveaways, a sports camp for kids and so much more! Come with your family and invite your friends. Take the cue, it's true, there are lots of fun things to do at the Red, White, & Blue Block Party!
Fremont’s 2nd Annual Red, White & Blue Festival (Pre-Fireworks) Show
Drew Phillips & Whiskey River share the stage for a special concert. 2 great acts 1 night. A show you will not want to miss.
Heartland Pride Parade: Saturday July 12, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
The John C. Fremont Days festival is an award winning three day celebration of Fremont, held the second full weekend of July each year. This family oriented citywide festival began in 1987 and has events throughout the City of Fremont with something for everyone!
Parade, Balloon Glow, Kids Activities, Rodeo, and more!
A Clucking Good Time at the Totally RAD Chicken Show 2025: Parade, National Cluck-Off, Best Chicken Legs, Cement Chicken Auction, 5k Chicken Run
The county fair was established in 1896 and is located in Avoca. Dates this year are July 16-21, 2025
Enjoy free butter brickle ice cream for the first 400 attendees, an ice cream eating contest, scavenger hunt and entertainment. Bring a chair for live entertainment featuring The Rose Performing Arts performers, Mister K’s Clubhouse, TNL Souljaz and Souljettes. Get Creative in their large Chalk Zone, play outdoor games like cornhole, giant Tic Tac Toe & Connect 4, a scavenger hunt, and much more activities for your whole family!
The Washington County Fair has been a tradition for more than 100 years. The annual event provides a facility that allows 4-H members, businesses, organizations, and individuals to showcase their talents and products with an emphasis on agriculture.
Truck & Tractor Pull, Bull Riding, Music, Rodeo and more!
Experience Nebraska’s Largest County Fair. 10 action-packed days of exhibits, competitions, free live music, exciting grandstand events like the demo derby and bull riding—plus a midway jampacked with rides, games, and all your favorite foods on a stick!
Headlining the festival are the legendary Pixies, pioneers of alternative rock whose influence resonates throughout modern music. Joining them is a stellar lineup of artists, including Grammy-nominated indie rock sensation Waxahatchee, indie rock icons Band of Horses, the mesmerizing synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay, alternative rock powerhouse Silversun Pickups, and Omaha’s own Little Brazil.
Omaha Days Festival 25th Biennial Homecoming Parade. Starting at 10:00am 30th & Lake - 30th & Sprague
Gather in Central Park to celebrate La Vista’s community and many Omaha metro area first responders. This safety-focused event features “touch-a-truck” with first responder vehicles, a greeting from Mayor Kindig, face painters and activities, free treats, plenty of safety information and demonstrations.
Annual performing arts festival with a mix of theater, comedy, and dance. It celebrates independent, experimental, and original live theater and performance art.
Valley Days End of Summer Celebration. Food Trucks, Pancake Breakfast, Saturday Parade, Saturday Fireworks, Beer Garden, Wildlife Encounters, Car Show, and more!
For one awe-inspiring day, Open Omaha invites you to step inside the spaces that make our city so dynamic. From historic landmarks to creative hubs, this open house is your key to unlocking a behind-the-scenes look at the metro's most fascinating places.
Join for Hero Fest 2025, a high-energy, family-friendly celebration honoring the courage and dedication of our nation’s heroes: past, present, and future. This one-of-a-kind event brings the community together to recognize military personnel and first responders through live entertainment, hands-on activities, and powerful moments of gratitude.
Besides featuring a parade on Saturday, August 16, Washington Park will be the site of a pancake feed, free petting zoo, bounce houses, music, and a variety of both non-profit and retail vendors. Full Schedule on their site.
The Fremont Hispanic Festival is a celebration of the culture and heritage of peoples native to Spanish-speaking countries. During this festival, we are honoring and celebrating the independence days of our neighbors who have cultural roots in Latin America. Parade starts at Noon.
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