Mahoney State Park, NE Events
January
| 31 | Annual Pedal Pull Wahoo - Second Sunday - For youngsters ages 4-9. ... more |
February
| 8 | My Funny Valentine, and Abendmusik fundraiser Lincoln - Be Abendmusik’s valentine this year! You will be enchanted and entertained with melodies from the Great American Songbook, sung by Tom Trenney at th ... more |
| 10 - 11 | Lincoln Area Railway Historical Society Annual Show Lincoln - Model train layouts including N,HO,O & G scales as well as a Thomas the Tank Engine layout/play area. Clinics/workshops on scenery, wiring, DCC & kits ... more |
| 11 - 18 | Annual Lincoln Reenactment Lincoln - "After 30 years of Incredible Reenactments and every aspect of Abraham Lincoln's life had been presented on our list of lofty goals, the committee an ... more |
| 18 | Classical Vocal Quartet Lincoln - One of the world's foremost vocal chamber ensembles, New York Polyphony gives vibrant voice to repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to the cutting- ... more |
March
| 3 | Baylor A Cappella Choir Lincoln - Baylor University's A Cappella Choir makes its Lincoln debut, singing music to express the joys and struggles of the Christian journey. Themes focusin ... more |
| 31 | Easter Carnival Ashland - Games, contests, bake sale, egg hunt, carnival. 1pm-3pm is the Easter Carnival 3pm is the Easter Egg Hunt ... more |
April
| 23 | Bess Streeter Aldrich Spring Banquet Elmwood - Enjoy a catered meal followed by a program about the author's life. Speaker TBA. Awards will be presented to the winners of the Aldrich short story co ... more |
| 29 - 31 | Spring Polka Fest Wahoo - Enjoy 3 days of polka dancing presented by a variety of bands from the Midwest. ... more |
| 6 - 7 | Ashland American Legion Gun Show Ashland - Over 90 tables of guns, knives, western and military memorabilia, ammo, reloading equipment, accessories and more. Food and Drinks available. Ashland ... more |
| 7 | A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms Lincoln - Featuring Doane University Choir, Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir, Abendmusik Chorus, Abendmusik Festival Orchestra; Sapphire Munford, soprano; Sam ... more |
| 27 - 28 | Platte River Art Show Ashland - View some of the finest art in the country at what has become "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River". Saturday from 10a.m. - 7p.m., Sunday from ... more |
May
| 20 | Annual Car Show Benefit (for R.O.C.) Ashland - Start Time: 9:00 AM Check-in at 9am. Show starts at 12pm. Trophies at 4pm. ... more |
| 25 | Spring Vintage and Artisan Market Lincoln - Join us on Saturday, from 10-4pm. Amazing Vendors Bringing... Vintage Finds Rescued Junk Primitives Farm Fresh Finds Industrial Salvage Chipp ... more |
| 18 | Armed Forces Day Ashland - Third Saturday - Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Strategic Air & Space Museum. We will also be celebrating anniversary of the Museum's original dedi ... more |
| 27 | Memorial Day Services Wahoo - Starts at 11 am. ... more |
June
| 24 - 26 | Valparaiso City Wide Garage Sales Valparaiso - Garage Sales all weekend during Valparaiso Oak Creek Valley Days celebration. Come for the adventure of treasure hunting, or if you would like to be ... more |
| 24 - 26 | Oak Creek Valley Days Valparaiso - Garage Sales Friday and Saturday - Coed Slow Pitch Tourney, Rubber Duck Races, BBQ Cookoff, dance performances, kids ball games, bed races, vintage ba ... more |
| 25 | Cookout & Concert on the Lawn Elmwood - Enjoy a brass band concert and cookout. Stroll the gardens or take a tour of the author's home for $1.00. Bring your lawn chairs! 5:30-8:30 p.m. ... more |
| 13 - 16 | Annual Wahoo Country Music Show Wahoo - The Annual Wahoo Country Music Show features some of the greatest traditional country entertainers anywhere! Plus two nights of dancing, great food, n ... more |
| 14 - 15 | Lincoln Arts Festival Lincoln - Find exceptional art in various media that you might not expect to find in your own backyard! This juried outdoor event offers two full days to explor ... more |
| 23 | RED, WHITE, & BRASS featuring the Plymouth Brass Lincoln - Celebrate the gift of freedom and independence with a toe-tapping and heart-pounding program of Patriotic favorites, featuring the engaging and entert ... more |
July
| 4 | Independence Day in Murray, NE Weeping Water - Come celebrate Independence Day with us in nearby Murray, Nebraska! 7-11 a.m. - MVFD Pancake Feed, 508 HWY 1 These fine folks will be there when yo ... more |
| 4 | Old Fashion 4th of July Wahoo - Kiddie parade at noon; 1870s baseball game at 3pm. Food concessions, street dance, old fashion games and fireworks display. 11am-11pm. ... more |
| 4 | Fourth of July Ashland - Fireworks display. 8:30 to 10 PM. ... more |
| 4 | 4th of July Fireworks Show Lincoln - Activities will begin at 1 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m. The Wheezetones, a popular local classic rock and roll band, will perfo ... more |
| 11 - 13 | Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo Wahoo |
| 12 - 14 | Stir-Up Days Ashland - Stir Up Days is Ashland's single largest community event. There will be a wide variety of fun activities including a parade, children's games and act ... more |
| 14 - 21 | Saunders County Fair & Rodeo Wahoo - Rodeo, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Amusements, Carnival rides. Schedule of events:::: www.saunderscountyfair.com/copy-of-schedule ... more |
| 18 - 21 | Otoe County Fair Syracuse - Featuring a carnival, 4-H and open class exhibits, nightly entertainment, tractor pull, food stands, JC's homemade ice cream, Veteran's Parade - Satur ... more |
| 20 | Otoe County Fair Tractor Show Syracuse - Registration begins at 8:00am. Tractor ride at 11:00am. Tractor games from 12:30-2:30. County Fair Parade is at 4:00pm. ... more |
August
| 18 - 21 | Saunders County Fair & Rodeo Wahoo - Rodeo, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Amusements, Carnival rides. ... more |
| 30 - 3 | Cass County Fair Weeping Water - Second Week - 4-H and open class exhibits, live entertainment, truck and tractor pulls, carnival, parade and more. ... more |
| 1 - 10 | Lancaster County Fair Lincoln - Fun for the entire family at the Lancaster County Fair. Enjoy the petting zoo, carnival with bigger rides, clowns, pig races, horse shows, livestock s ... more |
| 9 - 11 | Czechlander's Polka Fest Wahoo - Three full days of polka dancing. Enjoy a variety of bands from the midwest. ... more |
| 23 - 2 | Nebraska State Fair Lincoln - It's Nebraska's State Fair, ten great days and eleven big nights! There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy including top-notch live ente ... more |
| 24 | Germanfest Syracuse - Last Full Weekend - Parade, Sat. 12 noon, ethnic festival with food, beer garden, live entertainment, German dancers, singers, volkwaalk, crafts, heri ... more |
September
| 17 | Ranch Rodeo Ashland - Team sorting, team trailering, stampede race, wild mule race, barrell racing, wagon rides and Lil' Buckaroo event for ages 7-10. 7pm. ... more |
| 4 - 7 | Silver Classic Quarter Horse Show Lincoln - The fifth largest Quarter Horse show in the nation. More than 90 classes of competitions each day will feature roping, English, jumping, trail riding, ... more |
| 7 | Moonshell Storytelling Festival Ashland - Nebraska StoryArts presents the annual Moonshell Storytelling Festival with four outstanding national and regional storytellers who will take part in ... more |
| 7 | Dillard's Lincoln NE Car Show Lincoln - Dillard's in Lincoln NE is having a Car Show from 1pm-5pm. All makes and models welcome! This is a people choice event. Prizes will be awarded to the ... more |
| 14 | Weeping Water Fall Festival Weeping Water - Be sure and get your scarecrows ready to show! There will be lots of activities to do, starting with a pancake feed at the Hopper Community Center at ... more |
October
| 21 - 22 | Autumn Harvest Art Show Ashland - A fine arts celebration featuring wildlife, landscape, still life, impressionistic, southwest and western paintings in a variety of mediums. Bronze sc ... more |
| 29 | Submarine Veterans Memorial Day Wahoo - Second Sunday - ... more |
| 4 | Holiday Craft Show and Old West Show Ashland - A wide range of crafts, & jewelry, free face painting, all regular fall/winter activities. Come and find that perfect gift item for the Holidays! ... more |
| 11 - 12 | Ashland Fall Festival and Quilt Tour Ashland - Quilt displays at various centers with lunches, crafts, and demonstrations - 10:00 to 2:00 PM. Craft Boutique. World Market. Rummage and Bake Sales. ... more |
| 12 | Freaky Frolics Ashland - Safe Halloween fun for kids 10 years and under, including games and contests, costume judging, craft raffle, bake sale. 7pm to 8:30pm. $0.25 for games ... more |
| 17 | Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Lincoln - Treat yourself this Halloween to experience the thrills and chills of Abendmusik’s symphony of horror: the 1922 silent “Dracula” film, Nosferatu ... more |
November
| 10 | Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Parade Wahoo - Christmas carolers, tree lighting ceremony, and lighted vehicle and machinery parade fills the streets with holiday cheer. 6pm. ... more |
| 17 - 10 | Handel's Messiah Lincoln - Begin you Holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with Lincoln's annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Hear our chamber choir, ABENDCHOR, and c ... more |
| 17 | Fit for a King: Handel's Messiah Lincoln - You will be treated like royalty when you come to experience Lincoln’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah by Abendmusik’s chamber choir and ... more |
December
| 23 - 14 | Journey Into Christmas Elmwood - See every room in the home decked out for the holidays. Complimentary refreshments. Weekends, 2-5pm. ... more |
| 23 | Come Home for The Holidays Weeping Water - First Saturday - Visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their elves, decorating a large Christmas tree, entertainment, soup supper, drawing for prize ... more |
| 23 - 24 | Annual Christmas on the Prairie Wahoo |
| 26 | Tannenbaum Syracuse - Tannenbaum Festival is always the first Tuesday of December! Lighting of community Christmas tree, caroling, house lighting contest!! Christmas crafts ... more |
| 30 | Let Heaven and Nature Sing! Lincoln - Join us for an Abendmusik Christmas spectacular with the Abendmusik Chorus, Plymouth Brass and Plymouth ringers. Due to the standing-room-only crowds ... more |
| 30 | Glories Stream from Heaven Afar Lincoln - Join the glorious strains of the Abendmusik Chorus, Plymouth Brass and Plymouth Ringers in the most highly anticipated annual event of the Abendmusik ... more |
| 1 | Let Heaven and Nature Sing! Lincoln - Join us for an Abendmusik Christmas spectacular with the Abendmusik Chorus, Plymouth Brass and Plymouth ringers. Due to the standing-room-only crowds ... more |
| 1 | Glories Stream from Heaven Afar Lincoln - Join the glorious strains of the Abendmusik Chorus, Plymouth Brass and Plymouth Ringers in the most highly anticipated annual event of the Abendmusik ... more |
| 7 | Home Town Christmas Ashland - Merchants dress in costumes, lighting ceremony, Santa's arrival, roasting chestnuts, soup supper, strolling carolers, horse drawn wagon rides. 9 AM - ... more |
| 27 | Skate Zones Lincoln - It's time once again for our annual NEW YEARS EVE SKATE! Please join us on December 31 from 7pm - 7am. Tickets that are purchased BEFORE 10pm on Dec ... more |
| 27 | New Year's Eve Last Blast: The Levick Legacy Society Concert Lincoln - What are you doing New Year’s Eve? For decades, Lincoln audiences have answered the same way: “We’re going to the Last Blast with the Plymouth B ... more |
