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 Area Storytelling Festival
Kearney Artist Guild
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 Poets & Writers Presents
UNK Art & Design
UNK Music & Theatre
The World Theatre
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.
The Bricks Creative District Awarded $100,000 Development Grant
The Bricks Creative District is excited to announce it has been awarded a $100,000 Development Grant from the Nebraska Arts Council to support continued growth and investment in arts and culture in downtown Kearney.
The funding will help advance several initiatives designed to enhance the district, including the development of an Art Alleyways project, expanded artistic programming, and the engagement of an assistant to support the district’s growing efforts.
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.
Newest mural in the Bricks Creative District. Designed by former Kearneyite Steve Wolf. Located directly south of the Museum Of Nebraska Art.
Arts-Vibrant Community
Kearney Makes Top 100 Most Arts-Vibrant Communities
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.
October
Fall Nature Festival
October 3 Join Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and Kearney Park & Rec. for some family fun at Yanney Park from 3-7:30 pm
where there will be nature themed booths, games, and
activities for families. This event is FREE and open to the
public. A $5 donation is suggested per family. Flyer
Fabulous Fridays
October 9 Join Pam Artman as she presents a program on two local families-Wort & Wilder. 2:00 pm. Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum
Theatre Workshops
October 11 Free Theatre Workshops at the Kearney Family YMCA.1:00-4:00 p.m. Come & Go as you please. 3:30-4:00 pm performance of Echoes of the Praire by Circle Theatre
Jazz At The World
October 12 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. 7:00-9:00 p.m. World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave, Kearney.
October cont.
Brown Bag History Series
October 14 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. You are welcome to bring your lunch. 12:00-1:00 Platte Room, Kearney Public Library.
ArcoStrum
October 15 ArcoStrum seamlessly combines the evocative sounds of traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu and dizi with the virtuosity of classical violin, guitar, and electric guitar. From classics like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to Chinese traditional music to progressive rock, TY Zhang and Strauss Shi have captivated audiences around the world with their dynamic performances. 7:30-9:30 pm. kearneyconcerts.org
Oldfather Prairie Restoration
October 17 Join us for a second round of restoration activities at Oldfather Prairie! Volunteers will work together to remove invasive eastern red cedar trees and encroaching shrubs that threaten the health of this native prairie ecosystem. We’ll also repair and maintain trails to improve safe access while protecting the landscape. 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Cottonmill Park, 2795 Cottonmill Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
Boo!-seum
October 29 Activities & Treats, Little & Big Haunted Houses, Family Costume Contest…And More! Members $3, $6 Non-Members $5, $8. 4:30-6:30 pm. Kearney Area Children’s Museum.
November
Menopause The Musical
November 1 Celebrating two decades of laughter & sisterhood! See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for 25 years! 3:00 p.m. https://merrymancenter.org/events/menopause-the-musical/
MONA Book Club
November 3 New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Museum of Nebraska Art. https://mona.unk.edu/event/mona-book-club-november-6-2026/
Going Gershwin with Ryan & Ryan
November 8 Ryan & Ryan is a dynamic father-son piano duo performing the music of one of America’s greatest composers, George Gershwin, among others. 7:30 p.m. Merryman Performing Arts Center. http://kearneyconcerts.org
Jazz At The World
November 9 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. 7:00-9:00 p.m. World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave, Kearney. https://visitkearney.org/event/jazz-at-the-world-6/2026-11-09/
November cont.
Brown Bag
November 11 Dr. Nathan Tye will present “George Norris at War and Peace.”Kearney Public Library, Platte Room, 12:00-1:00 p.m. https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=411380
Fabulous Fridays
November 13 The Buffalo County Historical Society (BCHS) will host a presentation by Dr. Nathan Tye, associate professor of history at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), exploring the fascinating history of the Kearney Military Academy and its origins. https://visitkearney.org/event/november-fabulous-friday-2/
FREE Family Fun Night
November 19 Join us for FREE entry into Kearney Area Children’s Museum from 4-7 PM! https://visitkearney.org/event/free-family-fun-night-kacm/2026-11-19/
Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble
November 26 Whether you’re ready to run, walk, wobble, trot, or gobble your way to the finish line, there’s a place for YOU! Kearney YMCA. https://raceroster.com/events/2026/141007/kearney-family-ymca-turkey-trot-and-gobble-wobble