November 2017
One Box Pheasant Hunt
Eastern farm fields and western cattle pastures meet at Broken Bow, providing unique habitat for man and beast. This pheasant-hunting competition draws hundreds and features hunter teams competing for bragging rights. Past celebrity guns have included Nebraska governors and military Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf. The first man to walk on the moon, astronaut Neil Armstrong, also walked Custer County’s fields during this unique event. Photo by Jorn Olsen.
Find out more »Put the Beds to Bed at Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens
Come help prepare Lincoln's Sunken Gardens for winter. Volunteers are needed to help gardeners pull annuals and get the soil ready for a long winter's rest.
Find out more »WinterFest
Holiday sales, live music, hot chocolate and the Snowball Drop are among a day's worth of events in Ord. This annual event culminates with the WinterFest parade after sunset.
Find out more »Nativity Scenes Display
The St. Benedict Center invites the public to view Nativity scenes from North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Also included are scenes from the Holy Land.
Find out more »December 2017
Parade of Trees
The Schuyler Municipal Building becomes holiday central during this community display of dozens of Christmas trees, prize raffles, food, warm drinks, camaraderie and holiday cheer. One lucky person will win the coveted Wreath of Gifts.
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Find out more »June 2018
Gateway to the West Days
This four-day community event kicks off with the Taste of Blair. A carnival, car show, craft show, parade and a kids triathlon round out this celebration in Blair, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Omaha.
Find out more »July 2018
Washington County Fair
This Arlington event features live music nightly, mud volleyball, a mud run, monster trucks, tractor pulls, a demolition derby and more.
Find out more »September 2018
Heritage Day
At Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park enjoy apple prieshka, raisin shnetya and other ethnic foods during this daylong cultural festival. Participate in old-time activities like apple cider making, break baking in an outdoor oven, hay baling, rope making and more.
Find out more »October 2018
Washington County Heritage Days
Fort Calhoun and Fort Atkinson State Historical Park celebrate pioneer traditions and local history with children's activities, crafters, vendors and more.
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