This weekend in Kearney, NE

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.

Join the Harmon Park Activity Center for a Chess Tournament with multiple sections for both kids and adults. Sections include Scholastic Rookie (K through 5th grade), Scholastic Junior (6th through 8th grade), and Scholastic Senior (9th through 12th grade), plus a Casual Section for adults looking to get comfortable with tournament play. There is also a USCF section for experienced players, and you’ll need a current USCF Member ID when signing up. Registration prices are listed for both Scholastic/Casual and the USCF section, and the schedule includes a lunch break during the day.

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.

Get ready for the Kearney Nostalgia Race at Kearney Raceway Park, featuring front engine dragsters, gassers, and hot rods. The day includes bracket gambler races, with pits and gates opening at 12:00 PM, time trials at 2:00 PM, and eliminations starting at 4:00 PM.

Disney’s Frozen comes to life on stage in a family-friendly musical adventure. Follow Anna as she searches for her sister Elsa, whose powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. You can expect beloved characters like Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, plus favorite songs including “Let It Go.” The production features stunning sets, dazzling costumes, and a heartwarming story about love, courage, and sisterhood.

Tristan Roberson is live for an evening country blues and acoustic set at Joe's Honky Tonk. The show starts at 9:00 PM, with ticket availability shown via the links on the page.

Disney’s Frozen comes to life on stage at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. Join Anna on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, while audiences meet favorites like Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven and sing along to hit songs including “Let It Go.” This family-friendly musical includes paid tickets for all ages, with children under 3 not admitted and no lap tickets. E-tickets will be issued by Crane River Theater and can be shown on a mobile device or printed for entry.

In Kearney, this pregnancy and infant loss support group is open to anyone who has lost a pregnancy, a baby, or a young child, including early miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, and the loss of an infant or toddler. Whether the loss happened recently or long ago, the group provides a caring place to share, heal, and be understood.