Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Home Depot Kids Workshop: September Crop Duster
Join the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
Pumpkin Decorating
Transform decorative pumpkins into BOO-tiful or SPOOK-tacular sights! It is encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get a little messy!
This is a free event for kids ages 4-12. Registration is required.
Pumpkin Decorating
Transform decorative pumpkins into BOO-tiful or SPOOK-tacular sights! It is encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get a little messy!
Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) for the duration of the program and are encouraged to help younger children with the activity.
This is a free event for kids ages 4-12. Registration is required.
Outdoor Learning Series: Critter Clues
Explore nature-related topics with a park naturalist at Two Rivers SRA on Saturday mornings!
On August 16, the topic will be critter clues! Be a wildlife detective. Uncover critter clues left behind in the wild as you observe tracks, fur, scat and more. The event will be held at the pavilion east of the Caboose Park.
This event series is free and all ages are welcome. A valid state park vehicle permit is required for entry.
Pumpkin Decorating
Transform decorative pumpkins into BOO-tiful or SPOOK-tacular sights! It is encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get a little messy!
This is a free event for kids ages 4-12. Registration is required.
Modern Market Fall 2026 by A Local Collective
A Local Collective Presents:
FALL MODERN MARKET
302 North Front Street | Downtown Waterloo, NEThe leaves are falling… and it’s telling you to shop local.
Join for the Fall edition of our semi-annual Modern Market, where Nebraska small shops steal the spotlight!
Transforming downtown Waterloo into an open-air, feel-good celebration of local — packed with 60+ carefully curated small businesses, great food + drinks, music, and all the spring vibes. Whether you’re on the hunt for something new, treating yourself, or just soaking up a fun Saturday out… this is your sign.
THE GOODS60+ local shops in one spot!
(Boutique fashion, gifts, home, handmade + more!)
Find us:302 North Front Street, Waterloo, NE 68069
Rain Date: Sunday, October 4 | 10am–4pmBig Play Saturday – Pixie’s Petting Zoo
Stop on by for fall fun! Our friends from Pixie’s Pony Tales will be bringing ponies, aplacas, mini pot belly pigs, hedgehogs, goats, and more for children to pet. A classic autumnal experience, right at your favorite Omaha toy store!
Tiny Tot Fall Party & Fire Safety Storytime
Celebrate fall at A.V. Sorensen Branch and Community Center! At this Music & Movement, we will learn about fire safety with a local firefighter and even see a fire truck! After storytime, get the wiggles out in the gym and bounce in a bounce house!
We are inviting firefighters from our nearby station so they may not be able to make it if they receive a call.
The storytime focuses on early literacy skills through simple songs, dance, play and short stories designed for active toddlers and their participating caregiver(s).
This free event is for children ages 5 and younger. Childcare groups, please call in advance.
Elementary Aerospace STEAM
They’re excited to hold a special Elementary STEAM program on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM!
This aerospace-themed program will be presented by the 99th Squadron Civil Air Patrol. Children in grades 1–5 will explore the basics of flight and aerodynamics as they design, build, and test their own paper airplanes.
Registration is required for this special event.