Saturday, June 14
“Disaster!” a musical comedy presented by the Grand Island Little Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, College Park Auditorium. This show has some adult themes and language and is rated PG 13. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for students 12 and younger (student tickets must be purchased at the box office); box office: 308-382-2586, online githeatre.org, or at the door.
Fishing With First Responders, seventh annual hosted by the National Wild Turkey Foundation and Izaak Walton League, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heartland Public Shooting Park, 6788 W. Husker Highway. Event includes an opportunity to get to know your local law enforcement, game officers and medical emergency responders, in addition to fish, play games and win prizes; Jeff Westerby at 308-380-5892 or email jeff.westerby@gmail.com
Cool Rides to Save Lives, CMN Days Car and Bike Show, Sam’s Club parking lot, 1510 Diers Ave. Registration ($10 per vehicle) opens at 10 a.m.; show runs from noon to 4 p.m.; all bikes and vehicles welcome. Event also includes raffles; all proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network to help purchase a new ambulance for Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
“Curiosity and the Four Healings,” a reception for artist Jerome Dubas, 2 to 4 p.m., Minden Opera House, 322 E. Fifth St., Minden. Artwork by Dubas remains on display through July 31; 308-832-0588, MindenOperaHouse.com.
Doniphan Diabetes Dash, eighth annual hosted by Abby Elsbury, 111 W. Plum, Doniphan. One mile runs starts at 8 a.m.; 5K follows at 8:30; Doniphan Diabetes Dash4 page on Facebook.
“The Archway: 25th Anniversary,” an event celebrating The Archway, 3 to 9 p.m., The Archway 3060 E. First St., Kearney. Events include “Family Fun & Museum Tour,” ceremony and exhibit unveiling, live music and fireworks. Food trucks will be available from 3 to 8 p.m. Admission to the museum is $5 per person for this event; 308-237-1000; Archway.org.
Kearney County Days, Saturday and Sunday, Pioneer Village, 138 E. U.S. Highway 6, Minden. Free admission for Kearney County residents; 308-832-1181; PioneerVillage.com.
Father’s Day Rod Run, 49th annual, through Sunday, Ord. Event includes games and other activities, with a dance on Saturday night; and a Show and Shine car show (9 a.m. to noon) contests, parade (noon), awards ceremony (2 p.m.) and a barbecue on Sunday. Sponsored by Valley Rods Unlimited, 148 S. 15th St., Ord; Ryan Simpson, 308-750-0739, or https://ordcarclub.com/48th-fathers-day-rod-run
Giltner Daze, City Park and Community Center, Giltner. Event includes a car show (noon to 4 p.m.), tractor pull for kids and adults, penny dig, games, contests, food and more; Giltner Daze/Giltner Area Development Corp. page on Facebook.
“Volunteers: Real-Life Superheroes,” Annevar 2025, through Sunday, Ravenna. Event includes parade (11 a.m. Saturday), pageants, dances, contests, auctions, food, car show, entertainment, demolition derby, DC Lynch Carnival and more. Information/schedule: www.myravenna.com
“Under the Big Top,” Big Sky Jubilee, through Sunday, Anselmo. Event includes a pancake feed, parade (11 a.m., Main Street), sports tournaments, kids activities, food vendors, firemen’s barbecue and watermelon feed, and live music with the Kyle Sayler Band on Saturday; and a ranch rodeo on Sunday. Complete schedule: Big Sky Jubilee page on Facebook.
Drive-thru mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Loaves & Fishes ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church, 9:30 a.m., College Park, 3180 Highway 34, Grand Island; do not arrive before 7:30 a.m. (best time is between 9 and 11 a.m.); enter on Tech Drive. No income or ID requirements, but some information will be requested (number in household, ages, etc.). Boxes are from Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha, an equal opportunity provider; FoodBankHeartand.org; Trinity UMC, 308-382-1952.
Stolley Park Railroad, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (summer hours through Aug. 3), 2103 W. Stolley Park Road. Tickets are $4 for anyone age 3 and older; children age 2 and younger ride for free with a paying adult. Punch cards and group rates available. All dates and times are weather permitting; 308-389-0290.
Grand Island Area Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1607 S. Locust (behind Starbucks; south side of the parking lot); runs through late summer; www.farmersmarketgi.com
Market on the Square, 8 to 11 a.m., Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot, Aurora. Features hand-made and homegrown products. Open every Saturday through Aug. 30; Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 402-694-6911.
Kearney Area Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon p.m. Hilltop Mall parking lot, 5011 Second Ave., Kearney.
Sunday, June 15
The OK Sisters, classic favorites and original material, 7 p.m., Harmon Park Sonotorium, 3100 Fifth Ave., Kearney. Food vendors on site; bring lawn chairs. Presented by the Kearney Area Arts Council as part of its Concerts in the Park series; no admission charge, but freewill donations accepted; www.kearneyarts.org/concerts-in-the-park
Bingo, 2 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital, Grand Island. Doors open at 1; open to the public; 308-381-1555.
Monday, June 16
"Level Up at Your Library,” a summer reading program Mega Monday event for all ages, featuring a magic show with Keith West and Miss Kitty, 10 a.m. (note time change for this week’s program), Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Stop in to help us make colorful decorations to have in the library all summer long! Please note that participants should dress for painting; 308-385-5333.
Scrabble Game Night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Primrose Retirement, second floor Pub, Capital Avenue and North Road, Grand Island. All players welcome; bring a Scrabble board if you have one. Games regularly offered the third Monday of the month. No registration required; LaVonne Catron, 308-382-2663.
Wednesday, June 18
“A Perk and a Prayer,” 7 to 9 a.m., free drive-thru coffee, First-Faith United Methodist Church parking lot, 4190 W. Capital Ave., Grand Island (weather permitting); 308-384-5620.
Bingo, 1 p.m., Grand Generation Center, 304 E. Third St., Grand Island; 308-385-5308.
Kearney Area Farmers Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Hilltop Mall parking lot, 5011 Second Ave., Kearney.
Thursday, June 19
Juneteenth, federal holiday.
“Boots & BBQ for a Cause,” 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tabitha at Prairie Commons, 3490 Ewold St. (just west of the Grand Island Regional Medical Center). Outdoor event will feature live country music from Julie Couch, a freewill donation barbecue meal (pulled pork, sandwiches, cole slaw, chips and a drink), line dance lessons, the Special Scoops ice cream truck, a cake walk and more. All proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s research; Krista, 308-833-6112.
Jessy Karr Band, “a variety of music that will suit any crowd,” 8 p.m. Grace Abbott Park, West State and Cleburn streets. Presented as part of the City of Grand Island Summer Concert Series, there is no admission charge; bring blankets or lawn chairs; 308-385-0290 or www.giparks.com
Tabitha’s Closet, free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822 W. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island. Clothing donations accepted; no housewares; 308-384-2613.
Coloring with Friends, 2 p.m., the Chocolate Bar, 116 W. Third St., Grand Island. Adult coloring get-together led by Trinity United Methodist Church most Thursday afternoons; 308-382-1952.
Bingo, 7 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital, Grand Island. Doors open at 6; open to the public; 308-381-1555.
Friday, June 20
“Bison Bash: Brew, Tunes & Prairie Views,” 7 to 10 p.m., Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center, 9325 S. Alda Road (just south of the I-80 interchange at Alda, exit 305). Celebrate the summer solstice with music from Emily Dunbar of Hastings and Treble Alliance of Grand Island. Free admission, food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets; 308-382-1820 or visit cranetrust.org.
Pollinator Festival, hosted by Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center in observance of Pollinator Week, 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9325 S. Alda Road (just south of the I-80 interchange at Alda). This event for all ages includes science stations, activities and fun crafts. Games and other activities led by Crane Trust volunteers; no charge, but donations are always welcome; 308-382-1820 or visit cranetrust.org.
Open Space gallery show, featuring works by high school students who have spent the week studying visual arts at Hastings College, 11 a.m. to noon, Jackson Dinsdale Art Center, 700 E. 12th St., Hastings; free.
“King Midas and the Golden Touch,” children’s theater, 5:30 p.m., Buechler Park, 2316 W. Division. Sponsored by the Grand Island City Parks and Rec Department, cast includes kids ages 7-14; free; 308-389-0290 or check online at www.giparks.com
Swedish Midsommar Festival, through Sunday, Stromsburg. Event includes a chicken barbecue, entertainment and coronation on Friday; sports tournaments, arts and crafts, kids games and family activities, entertainment, food and a parade (“Waves of Legacy,” 6 p.m.) on Saturday; and a car show, cornhole tournament and more on Sunday. Schedule: theswedishfestival.com
“OZ,” presented by the Golden Husk Community Theatre, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, the Golden Husk, 129 S. 16th St., Ord. Based on the classic “Wizard of Oz,” tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth and are available at the Golden Husk, 308-730-8133, Ord Area Chamber Office, 308-728-7875, or online at goldenhuskarts.org.
Genealogy assistance, 2 to 4 p.m., Roberta A. Lawrey Heritage Room, Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Drop-in assistance will be offered the first and third Fridays of each month; Shaun Klee, 308-385-5333, ext. 106.
Stolley Park Railroad, 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (summer hours through Aug. 3), 2103 W. Stolley Park Road. Tickets are $4 for anyone age 3 and older; children age 2 and younger ride for free with a paying adult. Punch cards and group rates available. All dates and times are weather permitting; 308-389-0290.
Saturday, June 21
Colossal Coney Contest, 11th annual, to benefit the Grand Generation Center, 10:30 a.m., 104 E. Third St. (parking lot across the street). Entry fee is $25, register at Coney Island; 308-382-7155.
Military vehicle and equipment show and display, hosted by the Hall County Warriors Memorial group, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave. Military vehicles and equipment from any era are welcome; Bill Luft, 308-750-5342, or John Larson, 308-529-0448.
Island Area Cruisers, 28th annual Charity Car Show featuring classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and more, Stolley Park. Registration runs from 9 a.m. to noon; show runs from noon to 3 p.m., with awards at 3. Entry fee is $20; free to come and look. Event also features music, a silent auction, food and craft vendors, pinewood derby for kids and a special kids power wheels/pedal car area where they can show off their cool wheels. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship for a student studying automotive technology at Central Community College; and repairs for the Anna Street Trolley ice cream truck and medical bills for co-owner Yvonne Birnie, who was diagnosed with cancer; islandareacruisers@gmail.com or Island Area Cruisers on Facebook.
Craft show, hosted by Faith Christian Church and United Congregation Church, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stolley Park (in conjunction with the Island Area Cruisers Charity Car Show). Event features handmade purses, holiday décor, gift bags and more.
Kiddie Carnival, 1 to 4 p.m., First Christian Church, 2400 W. 14th St. Event will offer games, grab bags, cotton candy, slip n’ slides, cornhole, bubbles and more; 308- 382-6738 or fccdocginotifs@gmail.com
“Let’s Build with Curious George!” family engagement program for kids age 3 to 6 and their families, 11 a.m., Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Join in for a hands-on workshop focusing on building and different ways to practice engineering and the design process through playful experiences. Presented in partnership with Nebraska Public Media; 308-385-5333.
Pollinator Festival, hosted by Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center in observance of Pollinator Week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9325 S. Alda Road (just south of the I-80 interchange at Alda). This event for all ages includes science stations, activities and fun crafts. Games and other activities led by Crane Trust volunteers; no charge, but donations are always welcome; 308-382-1820 or visit cranetrust.org.
Central Nebraska Walk of Hope, 11th annual to raise awareness of Huntington’s Disease; registration starts at 10 a.m. (walk follows at 11), St. Peter & Paul’s Parish Life Center, 713 Elm St., St. Paul (note new location). Event includes the walk, entertainment, food truck, auctions and more; Angie Helzer, 308-750-1183 or angiehelzer 1@gmail.com
Hastings College Cheer car show, third annual, featuring any type of car, motorcycle or anything else you can drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lynn Farrell Arena, Hastings College.
“MONA Makers Day: An Afternoon of Family Fun,” 1 to 4 p.m., Museum of Nebraska Art, 2401 Central Ave., Kearney. Event includes performances by the String Beans (2 and 3 p.m.), hands-on activities at various creation stations throughout the newly renovated and expanded museum. No admission charge; 308-865-8559 or mona@unk.edu
Grand Island Area Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1607 S. Locust (behind Starbucks; south side of the parking lot); runs through late summer; www.farmersmarketgi.com
Market on the Square, 8 to 11 a.m., Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot, Aurora. Features hand-made and homegrown products. Open every Saturday through Aug. 30; Aurora Chamber of Commerce, 402-694-6911.
Kearney Area Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon p.m. Hilltop Mall parking lot, 5011 Second Ave., Kearney.
Sunday, June 22
“Touch A Truck,” fourth annual event hosted by the Imagination City Children’s Museum, in partnership with Kramer’s Wrecker Service, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans Athletic Complex, 2820 N. Broadwell. Event provides an opportunity for kids and their families to explore a variety of sizes of trucks and equipment from local companies; food trucks will be open. Freewill donations; 308- 395-7152 or www.giimaginationcity.com/
Andy William and the Nebraska All-Stars, 7 p.m., Stuhr Museum. Presented as part of the Grand Island Music Series, this combination of Latin rhythms and jazz harmonies create a “unique and captivating sound that is sure to keep your feet tapping” From sultry boleros to high-energy mambos, the concert will bring together a variety of Latin music styles and jazz improvisations. Concertgoers can expect to hear jazz interpretations of classic Latin songs as well as original compositions. In case of inclement weather, performance will be moved to College Park; free; 308-850-3307.
4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, through Friday, Heartland Public Shooting Park, 6788 W. Husker Highway; and the Heartland Events Center, 700 E. Stolley Park Road. Competition starts Tuesday. No admission charge for spectators; information: Steve Pritchard, Extension Educator, 402-395-2158 or spritchard1@unl.edu; or online at https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/shooting-sports-program/national-championships/
The Shockitanos, a singing, songwriting duo whose style is influenced by country, rock, folk, blues and Americana, 7 p.m., Harmon Park Sonotorium, 3100 Fifth Ave., Kearney. Food vendors on site; bring lawn chairs. Presented by the Kearney Area Arts Council as part of its Concerts in the Park series; no admission charge, but freewill donations accepted; www.kearneyarts.org/concerts-in-the-park
Bingo, 2 p.m., United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital, Grand Island. Doors open at 1; open to the public; 308-381-1555.
Monday, June 23
Crane River Theater Company’s Page to Stage: “The Little Mermaid, a summer reading program Mega Monday event for all ages, 10:30 a.m., Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. Second St. Sing and dance with the stars of Crane River Theater’s summer musical in this interactive workshop; 308-385-5333.
