Calendar
This calendar lists just about every upcoming event in Nebraska City that anyone in or out of town might care about. We even considered letting you sync events with Google Calendar or Apple Calendar or other uncreatively named calendar apps, but decided going for page views was a better idea. Sometimes the internet hits you hard.
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November 2022
Shop Nebraska City First Holiday Shopping Promotion
Shop Nebraska City First (November 14 – December 4) It’s time to shop local! From November 14 – December 4, for each $25 a shopper spends at a participating retailer, they will receive a Proof of Purchase card. Shoppers return their Proof of Purchase card(s) to NCTC by Monday, December 5, at 5 p.m. On Tuesday, December 6, NCTC staff will draw from Proof of Purchase entries. Winners will be paired with prize baskets (at least $50 value) provided by…
Christmas at the Mansion
Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season.
Reindeer Chase at the Tree Adventure
Santa’s reindeer are lost inside the Tree Adventure, and we need your help to find them! Join with family and friends in a fun-for-all ages scavenger hunt to discover where the reindeer are hiding along the Tree House Trail. Then use our special mailbox to send a letter to Santa to let him know where to find his reindeer in time for his Christmas ride!
Wreath Class at Grimm’s Gardens
Make your own holiday decorations this year! Sign up to craft your own wreath at Grimm’s Gardens in Nebraska City! This is a wonderful group activity – or come on your own! Multiple dates from which to choose. Call to register (402-874-9340) FRIDAY, November 25 — 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. TUESDAY, November 29 — 6 p.m. SATURDAY, December 3 — 10 a.m. THURSDAY, December 8 — 6 p.m.
The Flyovers – LIVE!
The Lied Center for Performing Arts in partnership with Arts Across Nebraska will again be bringing a live and free public musical performance to the Nebraska City community!! On Wednesday, November 30 at 7:00 in the Auditorium at NCHS, this 90 minute performance will feature an a cappella group, The Flyovers. More information about The Flyovers can be found here: https://flyoversmusic.com/
December 2022
12 Days of Christmas Elf Hunt
Celebrate the holiday season with a fun-for-all-ages Elf Hunt and a chance to win a 1/2 price admission coupon! You choose where to play — either the Tree Adventure or Arbor Lodge Mansion or both! Grab an Elf Hunt sheet when you arrive, note the locations of all the elves hidden along the trails at the Tree Adventure or throughout the mansion, and win the coupon to be used at a later date. One sheet per person. Maximum four prizes per group.
Mystery at the Mansion – Murder at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Experience a true whodunnit with a seasonal twist in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion! Join us for a holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as you work to solve clues and break the case.
Winter Wonderland Holiday Harp Concert
Kicking off Christmas in Brownville, harpist Julie Smith Phillips will present classical treasures and holiday favorites, featuring music by Handel, Britten and Rameau. Julie, appointed Principal Harpist of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in 2007, is one of the most prominent young American harpists today. No tickets required – Frre Will Donation.
Christmas Bazaar
It’s time for the Annual Christmas Bazaar at the 1st United Methodist Church of Nebraska City! 1023 1st Ave | Nebraska City Saturday, December 3 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ~~~ Auction items ~~~ Themed baskets ~~~ County store ~~~ Baked goods ~~~ Musical entertainment ~~~ ~~~ Creamed Chicken & Biscuits ~~~ Sloppy Joe Sandwiches ~~~ Pies ~~~ Cinnamon Rolls ~~~ All proceeds go to missions both local and around the world
