Visit Kearney

05/27/2026

Time for NSAA Class A Golf Championship Day 1 at Meadowlark Hills ⛳️ ☀️

05/07/2026

Join us TONIGHT for a FREE showing of National Treasure at The World Theatre! The movie starts at 7pm and is part of our National Travel and Tourism Week celebration. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun night out in Kearney!

05/07/2026

Thanks for sharing News Channel Nebraska - huge congratulations to Paul and the entire Younes Hospitality team!

The company that has transformed south Kearney into a growing hospitality district is being recognized for benefiting local tourism.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Younes Hospitality, recipient of the 2026 Celebrate Tourism Award!

Today, Visit Kearney hosted the 9th annual Celebrate Tourism Luncheon at Younes Conference Center North as part of National Travel and Tourism Week.

This year, we were proud to honor Paul Younes and the whole Younes Hospitality family for their lasting impact on Kearney’s hospitality industry and beyond. Paul accepted the award on behalf of his family and team. Community runs deep within Paul and Younes Hospitality - through their dedication to family, their care for employees, and their ongoing investment in Kearney. Their work has helped welcome visitors, support major events, strengthen our local economy, and make Kearney a better place to live, work, and visit.

As Visit Kearney Director Sarah Focke shared, “Paul Younes and his family have played a transformative role in positioning Kearney as a premier destination for meetings and events. They have truly been visionaries in shaping our community.”

A special thank you to Jenn Gjerde, the new Executive Director of Visit Nebraska, for joining us and sharing the impact of tourism across our state, along with a preview of Visit Nebraska’s new campaign: Nebraska. All Heart.

Congratulations also to Dakota Empfield from the Merryman Performing Arts Center, who received Visit Nebraska’s Outstanding Frontline Employee Award.

Tourism makes a difference here in Buffalo County, supporting 1,500+ local jobs and generating $174 million in visitor spending. We’re grateful for the people, businesses, and partners who help welcome visitors and strengthen our community!

04/23/2026

Turn it up, Kearney! Here’s your live music lineup for the next 2 weeks:
The Talbott Brothers (4.23) Joe's H***y-Tonk
Logan Mize & Luke Mills (4.24) Viaero Center
MoonCats (4.24) Joe's H***y Tonk
Alli and I (4.24) The Other Side
Lemon Fresh Day (4.25) Joe's H***y Tonk
Philip Daniel (5.1) The World Theatre
Nu Metal Sucks Tour w/ Spineshank (5.1) The Other Side
Zach Haywood (5.1 & 5.2) Cunningham's Journal on the Bricks
Walker Montgomery (5.2) Joe's H***y Tonk

For more details on this shows and other happenings visit: https://visitkearney.org/events/

04/10/2026

There’s still time to experience the Nebraska Now collection at MONA…but not much!

Featuring 113 works from 84 artists across the state, this exhibition is a snapshot of Nebraska’s creative voice right now. Even better? Every piece will be auctioned to support the museum.

🖼️ Bid in person at the Spirit Art Auction on Saturday, April 18
💻 Or place your bids online

Get your tickets, learn about the artists and start browsing at https://mona.unk.edu/spirit-benefit-art-auction/

Stop in to see the show:
Tuesday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday | 12–5 PM

Now through April 18. And as always, free admission.

Museum of Nebraska Art

04/01/2026

The cranes are on the move—but they’re not gone yet!

This week’s count came in at 60,800 (± 12,500), with the majority gathered between Shelton and Kearney. Warmer weather and favorable winds have sent large numbers on their journey north, but there are still viewing opportunities around the area. If you’ve been thinking about visiting, now’s your chance to catch the final stretch of the migration.

Can’t make it in person? Tune into the crane cam and watch it live from Rowe Sanctuary 👉 https://explore.org/livecams/national-audubon-society/crane-camera

📊 Flyover count courtesy of Crane Trust.

03/31/2026

Tee up, Kearney 🏌️ DROP ZONE opens April 1! Discover your new go-to spot for swings, sips, and a little friendly competition.

Featuring:
⛳ Multi-Level Golf Bays
🏓 Outdoor Pickleball Courts
⛳ 18-Hole Putting Course
🎮 Arcade
🍔 Food & Drinks

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Drop Zone to the neighborhood, such a great addition for both visitors and residents! We'll see you there!