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Plattsmouth Harvest Festival 2026

Now in its 95th year, the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival is the oldest, continuous harvest festival in Nebraska.  Fun for the whole family, the 3-day event begins with the Coronation of the new King and Queen on Thursday evening. Friday includes Bingo, Car Bash, Band & Kiddie Parade. Saturday includes Grand Parade, Bingo, Chicken Races. Lots more to see and do the first weekend after Labor Day in September on and around Plattsmouth’s Historic Main Street. Come join the fun.

The Plattsmouth Harvest Festival –  “Hope & Freedom”.

Fremont Hispanic Festival 2026

Celebrate the cultures and traditions of Fremont’s Hispanic community with a full day of food, music, dancing, local vendors, activities, a parade and more.
Whether you’re coming for the food, the entertainment, or simply to spend the day celebrating with our community, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Valley Days 2026

Valley Days End of Summer Celebration.

Friday: Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Live Music

Saturday: Pancake Man, Face Painting, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Parade, Petting Zoo Wild Life Encounters, Kids Activities, Fireworks

Sunday: Craft Fair, Car Show, Pedal Tractor Pull, Live Music

AND MORE!!

 

54th Annual Arrows to Aerospace

The year 2026 marks the 38th year that the Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club will be the proud sponsor of Arrows to Aerospace, Bellevue’s premier community celebration. It will kick off with a presentation at the Bellevue Public Library on Thursday, August 13. On Friday, August 14, they will provide a free meal at the Bellevue Community Center.

Besides featuring a parade on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00am , Washington Park will be the site of a pancake feed, a foam party (Noon-1:00pm), bounce houses, music, and a variety of both non-profit and retail vendors, paint in the park and music in the park. See the full schedule of events on their site. See the 2026 schedule for the schedule of events.
The parade begins at Mission Ave. and Bert Murphy, continues east on Mission, then north on Franklin, ending at Washington Park.

Ralston’s 66th Annual Independence Day Celebration

FRIDAY, JULY 3rd EVENTS 

  • 4 – 6:30 pm – Archives Museum Open House (5515 Woodlawn Ave)
  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Picnic on the Green & Pie Bake Off (Granary Green) (Fund Raiser)
  • 7 – 9:30 pm – Family Street Dance (Downtown: 77th and Main St.)
  • 8:30 – 11:30 pm – Lemon Fresh Days Concert (Granary Green – 7401 Main St. – 21+ event)
  • 10 pm – Fireworks show at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena (73rd and Q St)

Saturday, JULY 4th – EVENTS

  • 7:30 – 9 am – Optimist Fun Run/Walk (please register with the Optimists)
  • 10 – 10:30 am – Children’s Parade (Independence Square – line up 9:30 am – Walk from 77th and Main St. to 75th and Main and Back)
  • 10:30 am – LaDonna Johnson Fountain Dedication (Independence Square)
  • 11 – 12:30 pm – Parade Line Up (Parade Entries ONLY – Enter at 84th and Lakeview St.)
  • 1 pm – Parade through Ralston (Start at 80th and Highland St, east on Oakwood – turns into Miller Ave, east on Main St., End at Main and 73rd St.)
  • 3:30 – 4 pm – Fire Department Water Fights (Independence Square)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm – After Parade Cool Down Foam Party (Granary Green)

Beatrice Homestead Days 2026

Homestead Days® in Beatrice, NE is a community-wide celebration of our homesteading heritage put together by the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce and a group of wonderful volunteers and community partners!  Check out this year’s schedule of events.

Kinderfest 2026

For a day of good old-fashioned, affordable FUN, bring the kids to Manning on June 20th for Kinderfest!

This annual event begins with a 5k road race starting in the City Park at 8 am, register in advance to receive a t-shirt or on race day starting at 7 am. The Kinderfest parade down Main Street begins at 11 am.  Entries are welcome by contacting parade chairperson at mckaylie.croghan@gmail.com.  Following the parade, the city park overflows with good old-fashioned fun!  A petting zoo and blowups will await the kids.  Game booths of all kinds will offer prizes: ring toss, duck races, basketball, cornhole, paddle wheel and more.  Where Everyone is a Winner!  Lots of food choices including:  pulled pork, brisket, brats, burgers, walking tacos and home-made pie!

Blair Gateway to the West Days

Join us for the 2025 Gateway to the West Days! 🎉 Blair, Nebraska

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 & Games
🚗 Car Show
🛍️ Craft & Vendor Market
🏓 Pickleball Tournament
🎶 Live Music
🎈 Annual Parade
🚒 Water Fights
🍔 Food Trucks
…and so much more!
Bring your friends and family for 4 days of hometown fun and summer memories!