Grand Island, Nebraska
Upcoming Events in Grand Island Nebraska
January
| 26 - 28 |
Central Nebraska Home & Builders Show
- The Central Nebraska Home & Builders Show is a 3 day event being held at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, USA. Visitors to the show can see the latest products and services displayed by exhibitors to assist them in building and improving their home and yard. The Central Nebraska Home & Builders Show has thousands of ideas to help make your house a home! Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Address: Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, 131 N Grace , Grand Island, Nebraska |
February
| 10 - 11 |
Tri-City Street Rods Car Show
- Sat - Sun, 10am-9pm. Address: Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd , Grand Island, Nebraska |
April
| 26 - 27 |
Stand Against Racism
- Join us the last Friday of April each year as we kick-off the day by serving a light Continental breakfast at the YWCA! We will learn from a panel of immigrants from countries ranging from Colombia, to Samoa, to the Phillipines and Mexico. Our panel will discuss what their experiences were like, as they immigrated to our country and our community. It will be an enlightening event. Stand Against Racism is a national event that began in Trenton NJ in 2006. It is a movement across the country with the am of bringing people together from all walks of life - to raise awareness that racism still exists. You are welcome to register your own agency or business in support of this movement at http://www.standagainstracism.org or you can find more information at http://www.ywca-gi.org Address: 211 E Fonner Park Rd , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 27 |
Walk Against Racism
- Join us at 8:30 am Saturday after the annual "Stand Against Raciasm" on the last Friday as we "Walk Against Racism" from the YWCA south on Locust St, to Skagway and then back to the YWCA. Musical entertainment, Morgan Woode of Fanti Way will conclude the walk, as well as light refreshments. As an organization committed to eliminating racism and discrimination, we are working hard to bring awareness to an issue that needs to be resolved. We are here thereby making an effort to walk for peace and equality in our community. Address: 211 E Fonner Park Rd , Grand Island, Nebraska |
May
| 27 |
1890s Memorial Day
- Celebrate & honor those who have gone before us during this stirring event. Procession to cemetery, 11:00 am, Silver Cornet Band Concert & Program, 2 pm, Railroad Town Bandstand. 9am-4pm. Address: Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34 , Grand Island, Nebraska |
July
| 4 |
1898 Independence Day Celebration
- Railroad Town Parade, band concert, patriotic program, cherry pie eating contest, children's games and plenty of old-fashioned American fun. 10am-5pm. Address: Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34 , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 14 |
Grand Island Art in the Park
- Day of fun for the entire family. Fine arts show and sale, great food, live entertainment and children's creative center. 9am-4pm. www.facebook.com/Grand-Island-NE-Art-in-the-Park-Stolley-Park-353776683348/ Address: Stolley Park, Stolley Park Rd & Blaine St , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 17 - 21 |
Hall County Fair
- 4-H exhibits, carnival, live entertainment and more. Address: Fonner Park, 700 E. Stolley Park Rd , Grand Island, Nebraska |
August
| 27 |
Annual Duck Derby
- The duck derby is a fund raising event that has grown into a community festival. Duck adoptions will be available for $5 each. The winners will receive prizes valued between $100 and $2,500. Proceeds benefit Leadership Tomorrow and Youth Leadership Tomorrow. There will be children's games, activities and food vendors. Doors open at 8:30AM and the duck derby begins at 10AM. Families can enjoy FREE carnival type games with prizes. Area organizations also provide activities such as an obstacle course and large blow-up jumper. Come take your picture with our giant duck, take a chance at winning great prizes and let your children enjoy a fun morning in a wonderful facility. 8:30 am to 11:00 am Address: Island Oasis Water Park , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 18 | 
Vintage & Classic Wheels Annual Car Show
- Dash plaques to first 150 cars. Food stand available. Registration 9am-noon. Show and Shine, Noon-3pm. Awards, 3:30pm. Always the third Sunday in August. 9am-4pm. See website for more information. Address: Stolley Park , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 24 |
Nebraska State Fair Marathon
- The Grand Island YMCA, partnering with the Nebraska State Fair to Strengthen Community. Join us for the Nebraska State Fair Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Kid’s Run. Experience the fastest, flattest course in the country. The course begins at the Nebraska State Fair and takes you along tree-lined streets, along the Hike & Bike Trail, around Stuhr Museum and ends on the State Fair Grounds. Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Kids Run START TIMES MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY Check-in 5:00 - 6:00 am Races begin 6:30 am 5K, 1 MILE KIDS RUN Check-in 5:00 - 7:00 am Race begins 7:20 am Address: Nebraska State Fairgrounds , Grand Island, Nebraska |
September
| 10 - 12 |
Husker Harvest Days
- The world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show is held every Fall. It's the western corn belt's leading agricultural showcase and the area's largest and most complete farm show. See the newest tractors, combines and harvesters, grain-handling equipment, and irrigation technologies. Watch and even participate in live demonstrations of these as well as new models of pickups and ATVs. Livestock handling demonstrations round out the learning opportunities. Shuttle available from Conestoga Mall. Address: 7 mi. N.W. of Grand Island , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 14 - 15 |
Railroad Town Agricultural Fair
- See the 1893 Agricultural Fair come to Railroad Town, where the town's residents will exhibit their best work, show off the new and improved technologies of the day, and of course, play some carnival games! 10-5pm; 12-5pm. Address: Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34 , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 28 |
Oktoberfest
- German celebration that includes ethnic foods, beverages and free entertainment in a shaded courtyard. 11:30am-4pm. Address: Liederkranz, 401 W. First St , Grand Island, Nebraska |
October
| 28 |
Holidays in the Heartland Craft & Trade Show
- Kick off craft show season and join us for this new show in Grand Island on the first Saturday in October! Holidays in the Heartland will be showcased for the second year out at Fonner Park. Don't miss 200 booths of every kind of craft and product you can imagine. Everything you need to get your Christmas shopping underway. Crafts, products, trades, and all kinds of homemade goodies will keep you busy searching for those perfect things to take home. Free parking; admission fee at door. Sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Kearney. Learn more at facebook.com/midshowpromotions . Show Promoter: Kyla Martin Address: 700 East Stolley Park Road, Fonner Park Exhibition Bldg , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 11 - 12 |
All Hallows Eve
- See the spooks of Railroad Town, listen to scary stories, play games, grab some treats on the Treat Trail, and wear your costume as kids of all ages are welcome! Enter Shadowlands Haunted Field… if you dare! 6-9pm. Address: Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34 , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 26 - 27 | 
Grand Island Gun Show
- Annual Fall Gun Show hosted by the Grand Island Rifle Club at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center - Fonner Park the last weekend of October. 300+ tables of guns, ammunition, military surplus, knives, etc!Follow us on Facebook for updates, https://www.facebook.com/gircgunshow Address: Pinnacle Bank Expo Center - Fonner Park, 700 E Stolley Park Rd , Grand Island, Nebraska |
November
| 22 - 24 |
La Camerata Madrigal Singers Merry Olde Yuletide
- Royal guests are transported to a 16th Century castle. Elizabethan Christmas with costumed performers, music, merriment and a medieval feast. Address: 6:30pm spirits, dinner begins at 7pm , Grand Island, Nebraska |
December
| 29 - 7 |
Christmas Past & Present
- Take a magical walk through time on a lantern-lit visit to Railroad Town and the nearby rural communities. Meet Father Christmas, enjoy the smells of holiday cooking, hear a seasonal melody, and experience all of the sights, smells and sounds...and the spirit of Christmas! 6-9pm. First Friday, Saturday, Sunday (only 2-5pm), and second Friday, Saturday, 6-9 pm. Address: Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34 , Grand Island, Nebraska |
| 29 |
Fantasy of Trees
- Experience the wonder of the Christmas Tree at this beautiful display of over 50 themed & lavishly decorated Christmas trees filling both levels of the Stuhr Building. December through New Years. Address: Stuhr Museum, 3133 W. Hwy 34 , Grand Island, Nebraska |