October 2017
Sidney’s Oktoberfest
The ceremonial tapping of the keg kicks off Sidney’s annual three-day Oktoberfest celebration on the first full weekend in October. Then, the live music, dancing, comedy shows and parade begins. There’s a craft show and, of course, plenty of bratwurst, sauerkraut and beer. The Running of the Wieners dog race and Rod & Roll car show at Legion Park add more thrills to an already fun-packed Cheyenne County weekend.
Find out more »November 2017
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 »Holiday Lights Festival
With a flip of a switch Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha dazzles with more than a million lights Thanksgiving evening. Downtown celebrations in December include outdoor holiday concerts, a temporary ice-skating rink and a family festival with free trolley service and admission to the Durham Museum, the Joslyn Art Museum and other top local attractions.
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.
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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