Summer Sidewalk Sales 🛍️
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-25 | Downtown Kearney, Kearney, NE, United States
Summer Sidewalk Sales bring downtown shopping outdoors, with local retailers lining the bricks with their biggest deals of the season. It’s a fun, casual way to shop small, score great finds, and enjoy the energy of downtown during the summer months. 🌞

Destination Downtown x Night Market!🌛
2026-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Destination Downtown x Night Market is Downtown Kearney’s annual back-to-school celebration, bringing the community together for an evening of art, music, shopping, and family-friendly fun. This reimagined event combines the spirit of Destination Downtown with the beloved tradition of the 24th Street Night Market, honoring a longtime downtown favorite while creating a fresh experience for all ages.
Stroll through Downtown Kearney and discover local artists, makers, and pop-up vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, explore interactive activities, and shop unique finds from downtown businesses. From face painting and caricature artists to delicious food and community activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re welcoming students back to Kearney, gathering with family and friends, or simply looking for a fun night out, Destination Night Market is the perfect way to celebrate the start of a new season while supporting the local businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs that make Downtown Kearney a vibrant destination.

Trick-or-Treating 🍬
2026-10-22 16:00 - 18:00
Trick-or-Treating on the Bricks is a family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween in a safe, walkable downtown setting. Kids can trick-or-treat at participating businesses while families enjoy a festive afternoon and support local shops along the way. 🍬🍫

Costume Crawl 👻
2026-10-24 17:00 - 23:30
The Costume Crawl is a downtown nightlife favorite, inviting adults to dress up and enjoy a night out on the bricks. With themed drinks, a costume contest, and stops at local bars, it’s a high-energy event that brings creativity, fun, and community together after dark. 👻🍸

Holiday Open House ✨
2026-11-07 - 2026-11-08
Holiday Open House gives shoppers their first look at new holiday inventory in downtown stores. It’s the official kickoff to holiday shopping downtown and a great way to find unique gifts, support small businesses, and get into the holiday spirit early. ✨🎁

Small Business Saturday 💙
2026-11-28
Small Business Saturday is all about showing local businesses some extra love during one of the most important shopping weekends of the year. Downtown shops and restaurants come together with special promotions and experiences that remind shoppers why buying local truly matters. 💙

Christmas Walk 🎄
2026-12-03 17:00 - 20:00
Christmas Walk is a beloved downtown tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the season. With a tree lighting, reindeer, s’mores, music, and holiday cheer throughout downtown, it’s a magical evening that feels like a Hallmark movie come to life. ❤️
