2026 SINGLE EVENTS

Classes Remaining:

Sushi 101 — April 18

Fresh Pasta — November 7

Each event begins at 12 noon to 2:30 pm.

Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast and Nebraska City Creative District Launch Culinary Arts Class Series

Nebraska City, NE — The Nebraska City Creative District, in partnership with Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast, is pleased to announce a new Culinary Arts class series to be held in the newly equipped kitchen at the historic Veterans Memorial Building.

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For more than 15 years, Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast has offered popular cooking classes known for their welcoming atmosphere and emphasis on learning through shared experience. This special collaboration expands those offerings into a larger community space, allowing more participants to gather while maintaining the same thoughtful, engaging approach. Classes at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast will continue alongside this new series.

The inaugural Culinary Arts series features three classes designed to celebrate technique, creativity, and connection through food.

Each class blends instructor demonstration with hands-on participation and includes ample tasting throughout the evening.

“I’ve loved hosting cooking classes at Whispering Pines for many years, and this partnership allows us to welcome even more people into the experience,” said Jeanna, instructor and proprietor at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast. “The new kitchen at the Veterans Memorial Building is a wonderful space for cooking together, learning new techniques, and sharing good food in a relaxed, welcoming setting.”

“This partnership allows us to showcase the Veterans Memorial Building as a vibrant space for culinary arts while supporting experienced local educators,” said a representative of the Nebraska City Creative District. “We’re excited to bring these classes to the community in collaboration with Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast.”

The classes reflect the Creative District’s mission to foster arts-based experiences and community engagement while highlighting culinary arts as an accessible and engaging creative practice.

Little Heroes, Big Future

April 25, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Nebraska City Firefighting Museum

FREE EVENT

Celebrate USA 250, the heroes who help us, and Arbor Day with a free, family-friendly festival featuring an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and a hands-on art project with Hannah Demma. A tribute day for our next generation of heroes. Tour the Nebraska City Firefighting Museum ($5) and let our future heroes experience past and present ones.

3rd Annual Nebraska CityBluegrass Festival

Saturday, June 6 | Gates at 4:00 PM | Music at 4:30 PM

The banjos are tuned and Nebraska City is ready to roll. Join us for an evening packed with Grammy Award-winning bluegrass and some of the hottest local talent around. World-class picking meets homegrown heart on one stage.

Come hungry. Cornhusker Beef BBQ will be serving the good stuff, and the bar by Dinty Moores will keep the drinks cold and the stories flowing.

🎟 $17 in advance | $20 at the door

Bring a lawn chair, bring your crew, and settle in for a summer night of fast strings, high harmonies, and big Nebraska skies.

*** Bring Your Own Chair | Fun for All Ages ***

Grand Ole Opry Style Revue – Nebraska City, NE
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Doors 6 PM, Showtime 7 PM

Veteran’s Memorial Building, Nebraska City, NE
Tickets: $20 | Early Buy $16
Bar by: City Tap House

Step into a night of heartfelt harmonies, toe-tapping country, and unforgettable performances as Nebraska City brings the magic of the Grand Ole Opry to life! This Opry-style revue features eight incredible local singers and a full-band headliner, delivering the energy, charm, and variety of a classic Nashville Opry stage.

Featuring:
The Traynr Band (Headliner)joining in: The Welcome Hunters, Zack Thomas Palmerton, Tyson Wessels, Hadley Thomas, Quintin Siemek, Nolan Leonard, and Ethan Smith

Sip and savor from City Tap House as the music fills the room. Doors open at 6 PM, and the music kicks off at 7 PM. Early ticket buyers pay just $16 – don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind Nebraska City Opry experience!

Grab your tickets now – this hometown Grand Ole Opry-style night won’t come around again soon!

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sunday, September 27 | 12 PM – 5 pm

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building

A vibrant celebration of culture and community with mariachi music, folkloric dancers, food, and more.

All are welcome.

Apple Jamboree

Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Location: Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building

This is a FREE EVENT

Wildlife Encounter Shows | 10:30 AM & 12:30AM

Jumpy Tent | Obstacle Course | Slide| Decoupage apple ornament activity | Community Giant Paper Mache apple | Face painting

Art Walk
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10 AM to 4 PM

The 4th Annual ART Walk features over 40+ artists across the Nebraska City Creative District. A map will be provided.
Locations include the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building (NCVMB) and downtown businesses.

Shop original art, support local artists, and work on your Christmas list.

Discover 40+ Nebraska artists throughout the Creative District

Shop one-of-a-kind art, dine locally, explore museums and orchards, and make a weekend of it

Live music and Art demonstrations throughout the day

🎄 Jingle Jam with The String Beans 🎶

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 🎸 Concert starts at 6:30 PM, Doors at 5:30 PM

Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building

The Holiday Kids Event of the year! Celebrate the 2026 holiday season with The String Beans, a popular Nebraska-based, family-friendly band formed in 2004!

$10 general admission, all ages welcome.

Known for high-energy, humorous, and interactive live shows, the band features brothers Curt and Randy Bright and performs original songs blending rock, country, and pop about topics kids love—animals, food, sports, school, and more. With over a dozen albums and countless performances at fairs, festivals, and libraries, The String Beans know how to get everyone singing, dancing, and laughing.

🍕 Valentino Pizza by the slice – $4
🍷 Beer & wine available
🕕 Pizza and drinks at 6:00 PM

Bring your friends and family for an evening of music, fun, and holiday cheer—sing, dance, and celebrate together!

🎄 The Flyovers – Holiday Celebration 🎶

December 19 | Dinner: 6 PM | Concert: 7 PM

Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building

Ring in the season with The Flyovers, a modern a cappella quintet from Lincoln, Nebraska! This talented group is unlike any other—they recorded two full albums before ever meeting in person, forming and collaborating over Zoom during the pandemic. They made their live debut at the Nebraska State Fair in 2021 and have since performed at standout venues across the region, including the Lied Center for Performing Arts, Rococo Theater, and Minden Opera House, with a recent performance in Sidney, Nebraska, in May 2025.

The Flyovers consist of five distinct vocalists:
Ether Saure: Tenor
Lucas Kellison: Tenor & Producer
Anna Claridge: Soprano
Bill Catlett: Bass
D-Wayne: Beatboxer

Their repertoire spans from 1940s classics to contemporary hits, all performed with only their voices and bodies to create a full-band sound.

IN-CRED-IBLE SHOW!!!

✨ Add an extra special touch: Dinner & bar by Whispering Pines – just $20 extra.

💵 Tickets:
$16 early buy
$20 at the door

Bring your coworkers, friends, and family for a night of holiday magic, incredible harmonies, and festive fun you won’t forget!