Christmas and holiday events in Kearney, NE
Lighted parades, holiday markets, Santa visits, light displays, and holiday concerts around Kearney. 16 events are coming up, starting Saturday, November 7.
Saturday
November 7- Crane Pick 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Kaleidoscope Holiday Market at MONAMuseum of Nebraska Art · 2401 Central Ave, Kearney, NEMONA's festive holiday market with local artists and Nebraska makers. Free.
- Downtown Holiday Open HouseDowntown Kearney · Central AveDowntown shops roll out their holiday merchandise. Runs Nov 7–8.
Friday
November 20- Crane Pick 7:00 PM Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy ChristmasMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NEWestern holiday concert presented by Kearney COSMOS.
Saturday
November 28- Crane Pick 7:00 PM A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of IrelandMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NEIrish dance and holiday music from the Off-Broadway touring company.
Wednesday
December 2- 7:00 PM Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll ChristmasMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NERetro holiday rock show. $35.
Thursday
December 3- Crane Pick 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Christmas Walk on the BricksDowntown Kearney · Central AveDowntown's holiday kickoff: tree lighting, reindeer and family activities along Central Avenue.
Saturday
December 5- Crane Pick Christmas Tree Walk at Trails & Rails MuseumTrails & Rails Museum · 710 W 11th St, Kearney, NEThe 39th annual Christmas Tree Walk, themed 'America 250: Constitutional Freedoms'. Runs Dec 5–13.
- Breakfast with SantaBuffalo County Fairgrounds · 3807 Ave N, Kearney, NEPancakes and photos with Santa at the fairgrounds.
Tuesday
December 8- Crane Pick 7:30 PM Kearney Symphony Orchestra: Holiday FavoritesMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NEThe holiday concert of the KSO's 121st season, a Kearney tradition since 1905.
Thursday
December 17- Crane Pick 7:00 PM The Best Christmas Pageant EverMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NECrane River Theater's holiday musical. Performances Dec 17–22. Tickets $15–$45.
Friday
December 18- 7:00 PM The Best Christmas Pageant EverMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NECrane River Theater's holiday musical.
Saturday
December 19- 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM The Best Christmas Pageant EverMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NECrane River Theater's holiday musical, two shows today.
Sunday
December 20- 1:00 PM The Best Christmas Pageant EverMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NECrane River Theater's holiday musical, Sunday matinee.
Monday
December 21- 7:00 PM The Best Christmas Pageant EverMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NECrane River Theater's holiday musical.
- Crane Pick All day Kearney Christmas Bird CountAround KearneyHelp local birders tally every bird in the Kearney count circle, in the field or from your own feeder.
Tuesday
December 22- 7:00 PM The Best Christmas Pageant EverMerryman Performing Arts Center · 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NEClosing night of Crane River Theater's holiday musical.
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