Free events in Kearney, NE

Wrap up summer at the YMCA with complimentary root beer floats, lawn games, and additional activities for a relaxed, friendly get-together.

Shop local and enjoy a Saturday farmers market at Hilltop Mall’s parking lot. It runs from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, offering a chance to eat local and be local with fresh finds from area vendors.

Hosted at Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Roadway Heroes invites visitors to get up close with the vehicles that keep the community running and meet the people who keep everyone safe and connected. Enjoy hands-on fun like climbing aboard and honking horns, and take a playful shot at dunking the galactic bad guys. Free-will donations are welcomed to support the Kearney Area Children's Museum.

This free youth event offers hands-on learning about waterfowl, an inflatable archery range that will operate only if wind and weather allow, a rubber duck giveaway, and free digital photo downloads to capture the experience.

Entrepreneurs and freelancers are invited to a free late-night work session focused on getting things done in a productive, coworking-style setting. Join other like-minded locals and work through deadlines, brainstorming, or whatever you need to move forward. Drop in anytime during the session window.

Buffalo Wild Wings in Kearney hosts a lively trivia game night with an interactive format. Each show features a variety of rounds, including images and music, led by a live host. Teams or individual players use their phones to join the game, submit answers, and earn points. Questions span topics from pop culture to history, creating a friendly atmosphere of competition and camaraderie. There is no cost to participate, and prizes are awarded to competing players and teams.

Kate’s Candle Studio is being celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event recognizes an important milestone for the studio.