Kearney Cultural Partners
The Archway
Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary
The Bricks, Downtown Kearney
Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum
The American Automobile Experience
Crane River Theater
G.W. Frank Museum of History & Culture
Kearney Area Arts Council
Kearney Area Children's Museum
Kearney Artist Guild
Kearney Community Theatre
Kearney Concert Association
Kearney Creates
Kearney Family YMCA
Kearney Public Library
Kearney Symphony Orchestra
Merryman Performing Arts Center
Museum of Nebraska Art
Nebraska Firefighters Museum
Prairie Art Brothers
UNK Theatre & Dance
The World Theatre
The World Theatre
Harmon Park
About
Kearney
Cultural
Partners
The Kearney Cultural Partners is a group of vital organizations that are dedicated to bringing a rich assortment of art, music, dance, theater, movies, history, literature, and family fun to Kearney residents and visitors all year round.
Family Fun Fest
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 1:00-4:00 pm, Harmon Park. An afternoon of FREE family fun, with music, art, theatre, dance, bounce houses, face painting, fire trucks, Disney princesses, and more! Enjoy live performances—plus hands-on activities for all ages! Return often, more information will be posted.
The Bricks Creative District
Downtown Kearney, aka “The Bricks,” has been officially certified as Kearney’s very first Nebraska Creative District, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Kearney Cultural Partners! Enjoy the video, then visit creative-district to discover what the area has to offer.
The Bricks Creative District Murals with pictures and their locations for an easy self-guided tour.
Monthly Featured Events
We will be featuring KCP members and their events, giving you a chance to meet the partners, see the great events that are planned and help you “Find The Fun” in Kearney.
August
Legally Blonde
August 1-August 10 Crane River Theater presents “Legally Blonde The Musical” A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. https://cranerivertheater.org/legally-blonde/
The Boys of Summer
August 1-September 1 Buffalo County Historical Society Trails and Rails Museum presents “The Boys of Summer” A temporary exhibit celebrating the history of baseball in Buffalo County. http://bchs.us
Roadway Heroes
August 9 Join us for Roadway Heroes and explore those trucks and vehicles that keep our community going each day! This year, our event will be a free-will donation. Your generous support helps us inspire play, exploration, and discovery each and every day! 9:30-11:30 am, Buffalo County Fairgrounds. kearneychildrensmuseum.org
Jazz at the World
August 11 Take in the music, or take part in it by bringing your own instrument and join the band. Please join us for this unique, interactive event. No charge for admission, but donations are appreciated. 7:00 pm, FREE
August cont.
Poetry at the Library
August 12 Writers Workshop with Sarah Brown 12:00 pm. Registration required. https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=203030
Reading by Sarah Brown 7:00 pm FREE https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=203031
Brown Bag History Series
August 13 You are invited to the continuing “Brown Bag” series, hosted by the library, in partnership with the UNK History Department. Presenters will focus on a different historical topic in each session. Feel free to bring your lunch with you. 12:00-1:00 pm, Platte Rooms
Rowe Santuary
August 16 Birding together walk for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors 8:30-10:00 am. FREE EVENT https://rowe.audubon.org/events/lets-go-birding-together
Bubble Run
August 23 Join us for a fun morning full of exercise, bubbles and a foam pit at the finish line! Proceeds benefit Kearney Area Children’s Museum Caring and Sharing Scholarship Program ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be inspired to play, explore and discover. 9:00-11:00 am, Yanney Heritage Park, To Register: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/106653/kacm-bubble-run
September
MONA Book Club
September 2 MONA Book Club is for avid readers whose interests lie in Nebraska literature. Featured: The Gift of Asher Lev by Chaim Potok 10:30-11:30 am https://mona.unk.edu/mona/calendar/mona-monthly-calendar/
Jazz at the World
September 8 Take in the music, or take part in it by bringing your own instrument and join the band. Please join us for this unique, interactive event. No charge for admission, but donations are appreciated. 7:00 pm, FREE
Brown Bag History Series
September 10 You are invited to the continuing “Brown Bag” series, hosted by the library, in partnership with the UNK History Department. Feel free to bring your lunch with you. 12:00-1:00 pm, Platte Rooms, Kearney Public Library. Speaker: April White
Family Fun Fest
September 14
An afternoon of FREE family fun, with music, art, theatre, dance, bounce houses, face painting, fire trucks, Disney princesses, and more! Enjoy live performances—plus hands-on activities for all ages! 1:00-4:00 pm, Harmon Park.
September cont.
Free Family Fun NIght
September 18 Open to all, no need to be a member. 4:00-7:00 pm. https://kearneychildrensmuseum.org/
The Outsiders
September 25-28 “The Outsiders” comes to Kearney, presented by Crane River Theater. You’ve read the book. You’ve seen the film. Now experience the story that defined a generation like never before, live on stage. 7:00 or 2:00 pm. https://cranerivertheater.org/the-outsiders/