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
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, HAS BEEN CANCELED. Due to the weather, Family Fun Fest at Harmon Park has been canceled. We’re disappointed we can’t celebrate together, but the safety and comfort of our families always come first.
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.
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/event/mona-book-club/
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 https://www.theworldtheatre.org/about-us/events/jazz-at-the-world-2/
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 https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=203205
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. https://kearneyculturalpartners.com/family-fun-fest
September cont.
Monarch Madness
September 13 Participants will learn all about Monarchs and other butterflies and their life cycles. 1:00-4:00 pm https://rowe.audubon.org/events/monarch-madness
Free Family Fun NIght
September 18 Open to all, no need to be a member. 4:00-7:00 pm. https://kearneychildrensmuseum.org/
Golden Hour Seed Harvest
September 24 We’ll collect native plant seeds and discover which species are best for habitat restoration and urban landscaping. 6:30-8:00 pm https://rowe.audubon.org/events/golden-hour-seed-harvest
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/
October
Beyond The Grave
October 3-5 Join the Buffalo County Historical Society/Trails & Rails Museum for an unforgettable evening of storytelling at Stanley Cemetery in Amherst, NE. 5:30 pm https://visitkearney.org/event/from-beyond-the-grave-3/2025-10-03/
The Secret Agents
October 7 Kearney Concerts presents “The Secret Agents” playing the greatest hits of the 1960s. 1st concert of the ’25-’26 series. 7:30-9:30 pm http://kearneyconcerts.org
Brown Bag History Series
October 8 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 https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=203206
Jazz At The World
October 13 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 https://www.theworldtheatre.org/about-us/events/jazz-at-the-world-2/
October cont.
Themes of Nature
October 14 The Kearney Symphony Orchestra season will commence with a collection of works inspired by the restorative power of nature featuring Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Vaughan Williams with Erin Beave, conducting. 7:30 pm https://www.unk.edu/kso/attend/index.php
Fall Nature Festival
October 18 Join Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and Kearney Parks and Rec for Kearney’s second annual Fall Nature Festival at Yanney Park. 4:00-8:00 pm https://rowe.audubon.org/events/fall-nature-festival
Poetry Reading with Michael Jacobs
October 23 Enjoy an evening of poetry with Tyler Michael Jacobs. 7:00 pm Platte Rooms, KPL. https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=203234
Misery
October 29-November 1 This classic thriller comes to life on stage at the historic World Theatre! Based on the Stephen King novel and cult classic film starring James Caan and Kathy Bates, this show is the perfect way to dive into the spooky season! https://cranerivertheater.org/misery/