Local life · Nebraska
Make time for the places and people around you. Discover upcoming concerts, festivals and community outings in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and Kearney—our Nebraska service communities.
Last checked: . Curated selections, with dates and details credited to official calendars.
On the local calendar
A curated starting point for exploring Nebraska, including small markets and community gatherings alongside larger events. This is not a complete directory. Check the linked event page before heading out for tickets, access requirements, weather updates and cancellations.
Elkhorn North High School · Omaha, Nebraska
17800 George Miller Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68118
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central (America/Chicago).
Shop local at a holiday market and support Open Door Mission’s Thanksgiving food drive. The organizer invites donations of turkey, ham and nonperishable food.
Event details for Elkhorn North Holiday MarketSource: Open Door Mission · Checked
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Aksarben Village · Omaha, Nebraska
Mercy Road from 67th Street to Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE
10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, Central (America/Chicago). Santa visits Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Omaha Farmers Market’s free holiday weekend brings local food and handmade goods into a heated tent. The organizer asks visitors to leave dogs at home.
Event details for Omaha Holiday MarketSource: Omaha Farmers Market · Checked
Pioneers Park Nature Center · Lincoln, Nebraska
3201 S. Coddington Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68522
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Central (America/Chicago). See the city’s page for individual activity times.
Explore Nebraska’s prairie with guided hikes, animal encounters, nature story time and hands-on activities. Most activities are free; selected workshops, tastings and wagon rides have fees or registration requirements.
Event details for Wild Fall Festival and Bison DaySource: City of Lincoln · Parks and Recreation · Checked
Lied Center Main Stage · Lincoln, Nebraska
301 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
7:30 p.m. Central (America/Chicago).
The original RENT stars perform a duo show featuring songs from their Broadway careers, musical influences and the production that brought them together.
Event details for Stars of Rent Adam Pascal & Anthony RappSource: Lied Center for Performing Arts · Checked
Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park · Grand Island, Nebraska
700 E. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801
Noon–8 p.m. Central (America/Chicago).
Taste Nebraska wines, browse artisan vendors and join educational sessions and wine bingo. Guests must be 21 or older with valid photo ID; see the organizer for admission options.
Event details for 2026 Holiday TOAST Nebraska Wine FestivalSource: Fonner Park · verified with TOAST Nebraska · Checked
Merryman Performing Arts Center · Kearney, Nebraska
225 W. 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845
3 p.m. Central (America/Chicago).
The 25th anniversary tour brings a musical comedy about friendship and life changes, set to familiar songs from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Event details for Menopause the MusicalSource: Merryman Performing Arts Center · Checked
Museum of Nebraska Art · Kearney, Nebraska
2401 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Central (CST, America/Chicago).
A free, family-friendly holiday art market featuring Nebraska artists and handmade goods. Enjoy warm cider, explore the galleries and shop small as part of downtown Kearney’s holiday open house.
Event details for KaleidoscopeSource: Museum of Nebraska Art · Checked
Merryman Performing Arts Center · Kearney, Nebraska
225 W. 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845
4 p.m. Central (America/Chicago).
A free family concert featuring B-SHOC’s upbeat Christian music, presented locally by Big Igloo.
Event details for Big Igloo presents B-SHOCSource: Merryman Performing Arts Center · Checked