Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

May 23 – May 24, 2026

Pioneer Village Memorial Day

Minden

Weekend honoring the armed forces, concluding with a 1940s dance band at the Minden Opera…

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

May 25 – May 25, 2026

Memorial Day Service

Cozad

Avenue of flags around Memorial Monument. There is a service to remember past veterans along…

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

May 25 – May 25, 2026

Memorial Day

Hayes Center

Holiday and Alumni activities.

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Oct 6 – Oct 6, 2026

Halloween Parade

Curtis

The costumed youth, visit at Sunset Haven, Hillside Estates, Senior Living Choices, and downtown businesses.…

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Oct 24 – Oct 24, 2026

Christmas Preview

Alma

Citywide Holiday Preview. Santa Claus and fire truck rides downtown. A fun filled with night…

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Nov 7 – Nov 7, 2026

Holidays of the Robert Henri

Cozad

Enjoy the decorations and refreshments in the spirit of the season. 10am-4pm & 7-9pm.

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Nov 7 – Nov 7, 2026

Hometown Holiday Celebration

Ravenna

Visits from Santa, food and hayrack rides.

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Nov 8 – Nov 8, 2026

Winter Wonderland Parade

Cozad

Beautiful parade of floats, bands, chestnuts roasting and hot chocolate. This celebration is a sure…

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Nov 11 – Nov 11, 2026

Holiday Open House

Brule

Homemade cookies and cider, local vendors and home based businesses featured along with a fresh…

Nov 12 – Nov 15, 2026

Thanksgiving Day and Weekend

Beaver City

Thanksgiving is one of AMERICA'S most important holidays. People gather together with friends and family…

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Nov 13 – Nov 13, 2026

A SHOP AT HOME CHRISTMAS

Beaver City

Join the merchants and entrepreneurs of the Beaver City area in starting off the Holiday…

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Nov 13 – Nov 13, 2026

Old Fashioned Christmas

Cambridge

5:00 pm to . . . . ???

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Nov 15 – Nov 21, 2026

Red Cloud’s Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas

Red Cloud

You are invited to be guests in Red Cloud for any or all of Red…

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Nov 19 – Nov 19, 2026

Hometown Christmas

Curtis

The stores hold open houses beginning at 11:00 am and runs until 3:00 pm. A…

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Nov 22 – Dec 15, 2026

Christmas at the Cody’s

North Platte

The 1886 mansion, 1887 horse barn, log cabin and other outbuildings all have exterior lights.…

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Nov 24 – Dec 17, 2026

Cody Park Winter Wonderland

North Platte

Drive through the North Pole and watch Santa and his Elves in Santa's Workshop. Concession…

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Nov 26 – Nov 26, 2026

Old Fashioned Christmas

Elwood

Visit from Santa, rollerskating, food, beverages and lots of visiting. 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Nov 27 – Dec 5, 2026

Christmas Past & Present

Grand Island

Take a magical walk through time on a lantern-lit visit to Railroad Town and the…

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Nov 27 – Dec 27, 2026

Fantasy of Trees

Grand Island

Experience the wonder of the Christmas Tree at this beautiful display of over 50 themed…

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Nov 28 – Dec 6, 2026

Annual Christmas Tree Walk

Kearney

The first two weekends in December and the week in between from 1 p.m. to…

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Nov 28 – Nov 28, 2026

Country Christmas

Orleans

Free soup supper. 5 to 7 p.m. Huge give away of turkeys and hams. Kids…

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Nov 29 – Dec 22, 2026

Shining Light Celebration

Gothenburg

Over 10,000 lights welcome you as you drive through the magical wonderland of sparkling displays…

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Dec 5 – Dec 5, 2026

Magic on Main Street

Gothenburg

Catch some holiday magic and enjoy caroling, hayrack rides, live mannequins, Santa, prize drawings, food…