Events in Grand Island today

Experience A More Perfect Union at the Plainsman Museum, a timeline exhibition honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Trace key moments in United States history alongside stories from Hamilton County, Nebraska, through a series of banners placed throughout the museum. Meet pioneers, veterans, inventors, sports writers, and others who helped shape the county, and dive deeper with interactive QR codes that offer read aloud features, family trees, and additional background. Viewing is available during museum open hours and the exhibition is included with standard admission. Children and kids at heart can take part in the History Detectives: Special Patriotic Edition scavenger hunt. A video timeline is also planned for the theatre exhibit, pairing national milestones with Hamilton County history to show how the local story connects to the broader narrative.

This support group is open to people currently undergoing cancer treatment, survivors, and their care partners.

Buffalo Wild Wings in Grand Island hosts a lively trivia game night featuring image and music rounds. A live in-person game host leads the action, and teams or solo players use their phones to submit answers through a game link and earn points. Questions span topics from pop culture to history, creating a friendly challenge for all experience levels. Participation is free, and prizes are awarded to top performers. Players can attend with friends or on their own for an evening of friendly competition and laughs.

At Motorsports Park Hastings, this round showcases 8 lap Sprints along with 18 lap Trophy Dashes. Racer and volunteer registration will be offered, and the detailed schedule will be announced soon.

The Overland Trails 4-Man Scramble is a team-based golf event for four players per team, organized to support area scouting. It brings golfers together in a scramble format that highlights teamwork and community while contributing to scouting in the area.

Experience close RC oval competition at Grand Island HobbyTown Raceway with the 1/18 scale 1RC Oval Racing season. Expect quick, wheel-to-wheel heats that emphasize precision and speed, welcoming first-time racers as well as seasoned drivers. Bring a 1/18 1RC oval car, plan for a $5 entry fee per car, and rent a transponder for $10 if needed. Racing is organized by experience level, with beginner featuring EDM and Dirt Modified, intermediate offering EDM, Dirt Modified, Asphalt, and Dirt Late Model, and an open class for experienced competitors. Recommended for ages seven and up, with opportunities for participants of every skill level.

Whiskey River returns to Grand Island for a two-night run, bringing the party back with back-to-back shows.