Downtown Kearney

Holiday Open House
2024-11-03 | NE
Join us for Downtown Kearney’s official kickoff to the holiday season! Hit the bricks on Sunday, November 3rd for our retail holiday showcases from participating retailers.

Costume Crawl
2024-10-26 17:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | NE
Join us on Saturday, October 26th for Downtown Kearney’s annual Costume Crawl! Get dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume, grab a friend, and hit the bricks to enjoy an evening of spooky spirits & a chance to win a costume contest!
Participating Bars:
Brix
Copperfield’s
Cunningham’s Journal
Eagles Club
Fanatics Sports Bar
The Game Room
Gillies
Joe’s Honky Tonk
McCue’s
NVY Bar & Cigar Lounge
The Other Side
Paddy O’Mally’s Irish Pub
Platte Valley Taphouse
Play Pen Lounge
Un:Inebriated
Whistlin Wolf

Trick-or-Treating
2024-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Kearney, Kearney, NE, United States
Mark your calendars for Downtown Kearney’s annual Trick-or-Treating on the bricks! Bring the kiddos in their best costumes and enjoy a treat from participating retailers.

Destination Downtown
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | NE
College students & community members! Please join us for a back-to-school bash on Thursday, September 12th right here on the bricks! Hamburger feed, live music, hotdog eating contest, vendors, inflatable activities, and more!

Summer Sidewalk Sales
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-27 | NE
Christmas in July! Just kidding. It’s Downtown Kearney’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sales! Hit the bricks for some sweet summer savings July 25th-27th.

Taste of Downtown
2024-06-15 | NE
Taste of Downtown is back! Saturday, June 15th in Downtown Kearney😊 Hit the bricks for a taste of the best we have to offer. With the purchase of a $15 ticket, Taste of Downtown patrons will get a sample of a food or drink item at each of the 10+ participating establishments. This event gives downtown establishments the opportunity to showcase their best.

Tickets can be purchased through the link below⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/862980095697?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spring Open House
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-27 | NE
Spring has finally sprung & Downtown Kearney’s annual Spring Open House is back!

Join us Friday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th for a weekend of outdoor shopping in Kearney’s historic downtown district!
Experience Downtown’s rich variety by strolling the bricks & participating in the Stroll The Bricks Passport. Stop at each passport location for a chance to win a Spring Giveaway basket 😊

Masters of The Bricks, Putt-Putt Golf Tournament & Bar Crawl
2024-04-13 12:00 - 17:00 | NE
Join us for our first annual Masters of The Bricks! Teams of 4 will hit the bricks on Saturday, April 13th from noon-5pm for a putt-putt golf tournament & bar crawl! Stay tuned for more details!

Check-in for Masters of The Bricks, Putt-Putt Golf Tournament & Bar Crawl will be at The Eagles Club from noon-2:00pm.

(Eagles Club- 17 W 24th St.)

Tickets are available through the link below⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/840603456567?aff=oddtdtcreator
($40 per team of 4 people)

Christmas Walk on the Bricks
2023-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | NE
Experience historic Downtown Kearney’s annual Christmas Walk #onthebricks on Thursday, December 7th from 4pm-8pm.

-Horse drawn hayrack rides
-Bubble House
-Live stable
-Kettle corn
-Live reindeer
-Vintage red pickup photo-op
-Coffee truck
-S’mores station
-Santa’s Cottage
-Sesquicentennial Mural Dedication

Small Business Saturday on the Bricks
2023-11-25 | NE
Hit The Bricks to shop small for Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 25th. Let’s show our local small businesses some love by shopping small this holiday season. Shop local. Shop small. Shop The Bricks! Be one of the first shoppers at participating businesses and get a reusable shopping bag to gather good finds.

Holiday Open House
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | NE
Shop small and local this holiday season! Get into the holiday spirit and join us on the Bricks to get a head start on shopping during Downtown Kearney’s annual Holiday Open House. See what’s new and take advantage of specials. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat too. It’s sure to be a great weekend on the Bricks!
Here’s a sneak peak of what you can expect at this year’s kickoff to the holiday season Downtown.

*Fanci That– Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-4pm.
Shopping, holiday spirits, & in store specials

*Edith Joi Boutique– Saturday, November 4th & Sunday, November 5th from 11am-4pm.
Huge savings, yummy snacks, & vendors

*Marketplace No. 22 & Le Chateau No. 22- Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-4pm.
Specials, prizes, & hors d’ oeuvres

*Home Within– Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.
20% off Christmas, hors d’ oeuvres, & live music by The Shockitanos / Mike & Diane Sciachitano Duo

*Divas at Kearney Floral Co.– Saturday, November 4th from 9am-2pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.
Storewide sales, giveaways, & refreshments

*The 308 Boutique • www.the308boutique.com – Saturday, November 4th from 10am-4pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.
Free Swifty t-shirt with $150+ purchase (while supplies last) & BOGO 20% off storewide

*ALL IN– Sunday, November 5th.
Exclusive Holiday specials

*Bow & Arrow Boutique– Saturday, November 4th from 10am-5pm. & Sunday November 5th from 11am-5pm
Discounts, giveaways, & treats

*Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery– Saturday, November 4th from 9am-5pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.
In-store sales & chance to win a SMEG Toaster

*Suite Child– Saturday, November 4th from 10am- 5pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.
+Free Embroidery on Saranoni Blankets (receiving size or larger)
+Free Big Belly Bank Personalization
+20% Off Name Puzzles
+40% Off All Husker Clothing & Accessories (no blankets or books)
+All Warmies products Buy 2, Get 1 FREE
+Purchase a Tonies Playtime Starter Set, Get FREE Headphones
+ Suite Savings Guide FREE with purchase

*Tenth & Midwest-Thursday & Friday, November 2nd & 3rd from 10am-7pm. Saturday, November 4th from 9am-5pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.

*Jonny Maitland- Saturday & Sunday, November 4th & 5th.
Specials, prizes, & merriment

*Hello Beautiful Bridal & Formal Wear– Friday, November 3rd – Sunday, November 5th.
Lillian West Trunk Show

*The Rustic Patch-Thursday & Friday, November 2nd & 3rd from 10am-7pm. Saturday, November 4th from 9am-5pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-5pm.
Specials & delicious samples

*Celebration on Central – Saturday, November 4th from 9am-4pm & Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-4pm.
Holiday Party Planning will be available both days in person

*Rooted Plant Co.– Sunday, November 5th from 12pm-4pm.
Food, drinks, giveaways, & more!

*Wee-Cycle Kearney– Saturday, November 4th & Sunday, November 5th from 10am-5pm.
20% off store wide!

*Nest:Space – Premier CoWorking– Sunday, November 5th from 1pm-5pm.
Winter Mini-Market- tasty treats from local farmer’s market vendors!

Trick-or-Treating on the Bricks
2023-10-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | NE
Hit The Bricks with the family! Bring your kids dressed in their costumes to Downtown Kearney for a treat from participating Downtown businesses.

Costume Crawl
2023-10-21 17:00 - 23:30 | NE
Hit the bricks in your best Halloween costume for a fun-filled evening of spooky drinks & costume contests!
Participating bars:
• Brix
• Copperfield’s
• Cunningham’s
• Eagles
• Fanatics
• Gillies
• McCue’s
• NVY Cigar Bar
• O’Mally’s
• The Otherside
• Platte Valley Taphouse
• Play Pen

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/717212922157?aff=oddtdtcreator

Summer Sidewalk Sales
2023-07-20 - 2023-07-22 | NE
Hit the Bricks for some sweet summer savings during Downtown Kearney’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sales on Thursday, July 20-Saturday, July 22nd.
List of participating retailers includes but is not limited to:
ABC drug & gift
The All In Boutique
Bow & Arrow Boutique
Buffalo Records
Central Mercantile
Denim bar
Divas at Kearney Floral
Eakes Office Solutions
Edith Joi Boutique
Ever growing hair care
Fanci That Boutique
Hello Beautiful Bridal
Home Within
Kate’s Boutique & Botanicals
Lucky Dog
Olde Towne Alchemy
Rooted Plant Co.
Rustic Patch
Simply Blessed
Suite Child
Tenth & Midwest lifestyle boutique
Wee-Cycle Consignment

Kearney's 150th Birthday Party On The Bricks!
2023-06-24 11:00 - 23:30 | NE
Join us in celebrating Kearney’s 150th birthday party on The Bricks!

On June 24, Kearney is putting on a birthday party celebration recognizing it’s 150th birthday!

From 11am – 2pm, there are family fun games and activities that include food provided by the Eagles Club, live music through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau, the Museum of Nebraska Art community mural, Kearney fire trucks and police cars, face painting, a unicorn petting zoo, pioneer games, a silent film at the World Theater, and much more!
Then starting at 6pm, directly in front of MONA on Central Avenue, a beer garden and two local bands take stage to finish off the evening. The Shockitanos debut their Kearney 150 song Take Me Back, featuring Tim Zach, along with other great songs from 6-8pm. After the Shockitanos, Audation takes the stage from 8-11pm to conclude the day!
Location: Downtown on Central Avenue. A block of Central Ave., just shy of 25th St., is blocked off for the day’s festivities. A small part of 24th St. is also blocked off.

Taste of Downtown Kearney, on The Bricks
2023-06-17 10:00 | NE
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Join us in celebrating Kearney’s 150th birthday at this year’s Taste of Downtown! A fun-filled day of sampling food & drinks on the bricks.
List of participating establishments:

@brixkearney “1873” drink

@copperfieldsnebraska El Chapo shot

@cunninghamsjournal summer cocktail sample

@ Eagles Club Bloody Mary & sample of BBQ

@fanaticskearney Buffalo Crisp sample

@gillieskearney nacho sample & mini marg or mimosa flight

@ktowncakery sweet or savory danish sample & iced coffee or strawberry lemonade sample

@mccuesnebraskataproom “Party-Loma” drink

@theothersidene

@paddy.omallysktown $1.50 Coors Light draws & $1.50 off all drinks

@nvycigarlounge mini amaretto sour or mini limoncello in a souvenir cup

@pvtaphouse “Uncle Eddy” sandwich sample

@ Play Pen Lounge $1.50 “Summer Sizzler” drink

@ VFW “Frescaloma” drink

Downtown Improvement Board Meeting
2023-01-11 08:00 - 09:00 | NE
Join us for our upcoming Downtown Improvement Board meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 8:00am in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Christmas Walk on The Bricks
2022-12-01 16:00 - 20:00 | NE
Experience Downtown Kearney’s annual Christmas Walk on The Bricks on Thursday, December 1st from 4pm-8pm. Come see Santa’s Cottage, a live stable, horse drawn-hayrack rides, vintage red pickup truck, human snow globe, holiday performances, shopping, refreshments, and more!

Small Business Saturday on The Bricks
2022-11-26 | NE
Hit The Bricks to shop small for Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 26th. Let’s show our local small businesses some love by shopping small this holiday season. Shop local. Shop small. Shop The Bricks!
Be one of the first shoppers at participating businesses and get a reusable shopping bag to gather good finds.

Veteran's Day Parade
2022-11-12 11:00 - 14:00 | NE
This parade has been cancelled due to weather.

IV and The Strange Band at The Otherside
2022-11-07 19:00 - 23:30 | NE
IV and The Strange Band at the Otherside with special guests Slantpiece and El Jefe on November, 7th.

Holiday Open House on The Bricks
2022-11-05 - 2022-11-06 | NE
Shop small and local this holiday season! Get into the holiday spirit and join us on the Bricks to get a head start on shopping during Downtown Kearney’s annual Holiday Open House. See what’s new and take advantage of specials. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat too. It’s sure to be a great weekend on the Bricks!
Participating businesses include but are not limited to:

ABC Drug & Gift
The All In Boutique
Atelier Hair Co.– Sunday- 25% savings on Davines gift sets, FREE gift with every $100 salon purchase, first 20 Davines purchases receive FREE shampoo bar ($25 value) PLUS 15% off all apparel at 308 Boutique and the first 20 customers receive a FREE piece of jewelry.
Bow & Arrow Boutique
Buffalo Records-Sugar Mama cookies and 15% off the whole store
Central Mercantile
Denim Bar/ Post + Nickel– Sunday- Hors D’oeuvres, Spirits, Giveaways, Dress Up, Sales, and Live Music!
Divas Floral Shop & Boutique-Sunday- Holiday Market event!
Edith Joi– Cocoa and cookies, games, and more!
Fanci That Boutique– Hors D’oeuvres and sales!
Hello Beautiful Bridal & Formal Wear-Cookies, beverages, 10% off jewelry, accessories, and gift items, and $49 short dresses!
Holistic Healing Spa
Kate’s Boutique & Botanicals
Home Within– Sunday- 20% off Christmas, Charcuterie, Drinks, Live Music, and Giveaways!
Jonny Maitland-Sunday- Specials, desserts, merriment, and $100 gift card giveaway!
Lucky Dog’s Place Pet Boutique
Nest:Space– Open House
Rustic Patch-Saturday open at 8am. First 30 customers with purchase of $50 or more will receive a bag filled with festive goodies plus bonus specials from 8-10. (Value of $45) There will be store specials Saturday & Sunday. Mark and Judy will be treating our customers with a wide line of treats and food samples. Also, hot cocoa and cider.
Simply Blessed Boutique- FREE belt bag with any purchase over $100 and small gift with any purchase over $50
Suite Child-FREE embroidery on Saranoni blankets, FREE personalization on Big Belly Banks, 20% off personalized name puzzles, Last Chance Rack Clothing is 50% off, “Suite Savings November” Coupons, and spend $50 on toys and get entered to win $200 toy gift card!
Syndicate Games
Temple Lofts open house- Saturday and Sunday open house
Vintage & Vogue-Sunday- Hors D’oeuvres, Spirits, Giveaways, Dress Up, Sales, and Live Music!
Wee Cycle Children’s Consignment & Boutique-Treats and store wide sales!

2022 UNK Homecoming Parade
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | NE
2022 UNK Homecoming Parade, featuring bands, student floats, and community entries.

UNK Homecoming Window Painting Downtown
2022-10-24 17:45 - 20:00 | NE
Downtown merchants: Show your Loper pride by teaming up with the UNK Homecoming Committee in decorating windows downtown in preparation for the UNK Homecoming Parade.

Costume Crawl on the Bricks
2022-10-22 17:00 - 23:59 | NE
Spooky season is right around the corner! There is no better way to celebrate the season than at the Costume Crawl on the Bricks! The Costume Crawl is a bar crawl and costume contest on Saturday, October 22nd in Downtown Kearney on the Bricks. Check-in for this event is at NEST:Space, located at 2224 Central Ave. from 5pm-7pm. At check-in, dressed up patrons will present their ticket and show identification and receive a passport, map, and a koozie to visit participating establishments for exclusive Costume Crawl drinks and deals. Along with exclusive Costume Crawl drinks and specials, there will be a contest for best costume of the night and a prize of Downtown Dollars.

Must be 21 to participate. Identification will be checked at each stop before offering alcohol.

The Local Shopper's Vendor Show at Legacy on the Bricks
2022-10-22 09:00 - 18:00 | NE
This holiday season spend your dollars with local businesses and crafters.
Event is free to the public!
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor please call Legacy on the Bricks at 402.327.1943
Vendors fees: $175 for a booth
Booth includes:. 1 8ft table, 2 chairs, and black table cloth. Setup starts at 7am.

Legacy on the Bricks Presents: The Legacy of Johnny Rodgers, 50th Year Celebration
2022-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 | NE
Legacy on the Bricks presents: The Legacy of Johnny Rodgers, 50 year celebration of Johnny the Jet’s Heisman Award. Q&A, meet & greet, steak dinner, open bar, and watch party.

Chili Crawl on the Bricks
2022-10-08 15:00 - 19:00 | NE
The 2nd annual Chili Crawl on the Bricks will be held Saturday, October 8th from 3pm-7pm in Downtown Kearney. This year’s event will feature 12 Bars, each of which will be cooking up some delicious Chili for you to sample! At the end of your Chili Crawl you will be asked to rank your favorite 3 Chili’s and a “Chili Crawl Champion” will be awarded!
Tickets are $15 per person for the event and include a free sample of Chili at each location.
100% of the proceeds this year will be donated to the Kearney Police Department!
The 12 participating bars are:
Platte Valley Taphouse
Brix
Copperfield’s
McCue’s
Thunderhead
Paddy O’Mally’s
Church Key
VFW
Palm Garden
Play Pen
Eagles Club
Gillies
Tickets can be purchased at each location. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, October 5th.

Dueling Pianos at Legacy on the Bricks
2022-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | NE
Dueling Pianos at Legacy on the Bricks October 7th, from 7pm-10pm. For more details regarding this fun evening, go to legacyonthebricks.com
