Visit Kearney

09/05/2026

🔎 It’s Treasure Time!

We have 21 glass orbs out there waiting to be found this week! With a few still hiding from last week and another round added, there are plenty of chances to find one. 👀

But time is ticking... only TWO WEEKS LEFT in The Great 250 Treasure Hunt!

📍 This week’s locations:
• The Archway* | 2 treasures (1 inside the museum)
• UNK | 2 treasures
• Downtown Kearney | 4 treasures (2 inside + 2 outside)
• Museum of Nebraska Art
• Trails & Rails Museum*
• Rowe Sanctuary | 2 treasures
• Yanney Heritage Park | 2 treasures
• Cottonmill Park
• Patriot Park
• American Automobile Experience*
• Nebraska Firefighters Museum*
• Windmill Recreation Area**
• Fort Kearny State Historical Park/Recreation Area** | 2 treasures (1 in the Historical Park + 1 in the Rec Area)

As always, please limit your finds to one treasure per household so more people have a chance to join in the fun. Please also be respectful of other hunters, our host locations and their property while searching.

See what’s still available + finder photos:
visitkearney.org/250-treasure-hunt/

Happy hunting! 🔎

This summer, the hunt is on. The Great 250 Treasure Hunt invites you to explore Kearney and beyond in search of limited-edition, handmade glass keepsakes hidden throughout the area. Each find is yours…

09/04/2026

🧶 Downtown Kearney is looking even more colorful!

If you’ve been strolling The Bricks lately, you may have noticed trees, benches and other spots wrapped in some pretty impressive crochet creations. This community yarn bombing project brought together the Petersen Senior Center Grannies, UNK Crochet Circle, Knot Just Knitters, Chatty Crocheters and other local volunteers to add a little unexpected art around Downtown and the Merryman Performing Arts Center.

Just another fun splash of creativity in The Bricks Creative District! 🎨

09/03/2026

Hit The Bricks tonight! ✨

Destination Downtown x Night Market is taking over Downtown Kearney from 5–8 PM! Bring the family, meet up with friends, or just come down and enjoy the evening.

🛍️ Local makers & downtown shopping
🍔 Food trucks
🎶 Live music
🎈 Inflatables & family activities
🎯 Games & interactive fun
🍽️ Downtown dining & drinks

Come stroll, shop, eat and enjoy a fun night on The Bricks!

📍 Downtown Kearney on the Bricks

08/29/2026

The hunt is on 🏃‍♀️ and there are only 3 weeks left to find your Great 250 Treasure!

This week, 17 treasures are up for grabs, including a couple still waiting to be found from last week. We’ve also mixed things up with two new hunting spots 🔎 see below for locations.

This week:
📍 Archway | 2 treasures
📍 University of Nebraska at Kearney | 2 treasures
📍 Downtown Kearney | 2 treasures (1 inside + 1 outside)
📍 Museum of Nebraska Art
📍 Trails & Rails Museum* BuffaloCounty HistoricalSociety
📍 Rowe Sanctuary | 2 treasures
📍 Yanney Heritage Park
📍 Cottonmill Park
📍 Patriot Park ✨ NEW
📍 The American Automobile Experience*
📍 Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center*
📍 Windmill State Recreation Area** ✨ NEW
📍 Fort Kearny State Historical Park/Recreation Area**

*Admission may be required.
**Nebraska State Park Permit required.

A few friendly reminders:
• No treasures at the Welcome Center or Veterans Memorial this week.
• Please limit your finds to one treasure per family so more people can enjoy the hunt.
• Treasures are hidden in publicly accessible areas. Please respect our partner locations, landscaping and staff-only spaces.
• Be respectful of your fellow treasure hunters. This is meant to be a fun adventure for everyone!

See what’s available/found:
👉 visitkearney.org/250-treasure-hunt/

08/24/2026

🔥 BBQ ON THE BRICKS GIVEAWAY! 🔥

Who’s hungry?! We’re giving away 2 sets of 2 tickets to BBQ on the Bricks this Saturday, brought to you by United Way of the Kearney Area!

To enter:
LIKE this post & COMMENT below with your favorite BBQ food AND who you’d bring with you!

📅 Saturday, August 29
📍 Downtown Kearney Eagle's Club

And there’s plenty more happening throughout the day, including Plant Bingo, co****le, the 24th Street Market and Askin’ Nebraskin’ Trivia! Learn more and get your tickets:
https://visitkearney.org/event/bbq-on-the-bricks-competition-2/

Winners will be selected at random at 5PM Thursday.

08/22/2026

Ready for another hunt? 🔍 New treasures are out now!

The Great 250 Treasure Hunt keeps rolling, with another batch of handmade keepsakes tucked away around Kearney. Check the website, pick your spot and start searching!

Find the latest treasure found/available status here:
visitkearney.org/250-treasure-hunt/

Locations:
• Kearney Archway
• University of Nebraska at Kearney
• Downtown Kearney on the Bricks
• Museum of Nebraska Art
• Trails & Rails Museum
• Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial
• Rowe Sanctuary
• Yanney Heritage Park
• Cottonmill Park
• Kearney Welcome Center (outside)
• The American Automobile Experience
• Nebraska Firefighters Museum
• Fort Kearny State Historical Park/Rec Area

Before you hunt:
• Please limit your finds to one treasure per family/person/household so more people get a chance to take home a 250 keepsake.
• Search only in publicly accessible areas, take care around landscaping and stay out of staff-only spaces.
• Keep it friendly! Please be respectful of other treasure hunters and give each other space while searching.

Good luck out there! 👀🔍

08/22/2026

Thanks, Midwest Travel Mama, for spending a weekend exploring the Kearney area! 💙

When you travel for a living, you know a thing or two about planning a great getaway. 😉 Check out her Kearney itinerary for ideas and start planning a weekend of your own!

Featured:
Kearney Area Children's Museum
Crowne Plaza Kearney, NE
Fyre Modern Grill
Yanney Heritage Park Foundation
Java Junction
Rowe Sanctuary
The Knot Shop
The Golden Spoon Scoop Shop
Kearney Archway
Big Apple Kearney Nebraska

08/15/2026

🔍 Week 10 of The Great 250 Treasure Hunt is here! Another round of orbs waiting to be found!

As always, please limit your finds to one treasure per family/household. 🙏🙏

See which treasures are still available or have been found at:
visitkearney.org/250-treasure-hunt/

Weekly Treasure Hunt Locations:
• Kearney Archway (Outside)
• UNK
• Downtown Kearney (Outside)
• Museum of Nebraska Art
• Trails & Rails Museum
• Central Nebraska Veterans Memorial
• Rowe Sanctuary
• Yanney Heritage Park
• Cottonmill Park
• Kearney Welcome Center (Outside)
• The American Automobile Experience (Outside)
• Nebraska Firefighters Museum (Outside)
• Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Remember:
• Treasures are hidden in publicly accessible areas only. Please be courteous of our partner locations by taking care around landscaping and staying out of staff-only spaces.
• Be respectful of your fellow treasure hunters. This is meant to be a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone, so please give others space while searching and keep the hunt friendly. 🫶

Happy hunting! 🔍✨