Visit Kearney

06/13/2026

The Great 250 Treasure Hunt is on! 🔍🇺🇸

Hidden throughout the Kearney area at local attractions, parks, museums, and community favorites are one-of-a-kind glass treasures just waiting to be discovered. Each keepsake is a unique piece of the America 250 celebration - and if you find one, it's yours to keep!

The handcrafted glass treasures, created by the UNK Glass Club, will be placed at indoor and outdoor locations all summer long, with new treasures added weekly and a few surprise pop-up locations along the way.

When you discover a treasure, simply scan the QR code to mark it as found, snap a photo to share your discovery, and take it home as a reminder of this milestone year.

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

Before you head out, visit visitkearney.org/250-treasure-hunt to see which treasures have already been found, view participating locations, and plan your next adventure.

Follow Visit Kearney throughout the summer for clues, pop-up announcements, and hunt updates. 👀✨

Note: Some participating locations charge admission. Mention The Great 250 Treasure Hunt when you visit to receive a special admission discount.

America 250 - Buffalo County Celebration

06/09/2026

🇺🇸 Get your America 250 merch! Shop shirts, hats, and more to celebrate this milestone year.

The online store is only open through June 21, so grab your favorites while you can!

Shop here: https://america250-buffaloco.itemorder.com/shop/home/

06/04/2026

We are just days away from the 68th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl! Don't miss all the excitement 👇
🎺 Concert in the Park – Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band (Free Event - Friday 6/5 5:15 pm - Harmon Park)
🤡 Shrine Parade (Saturday 6/6 11:00 am - Downtown Kearney)
🏈 Shrine Bowl Game (Saturday 6/6 4:00 pm - UNK Cope Stadium)

Come out and support Nebraska’s top high school athletes and marching band members for a great cause!

Tickets available online at https://neshrinebowl.org/gameday

Nebraska Shrine Bowl - Nebraska Masonic All-Star Marching Band - University of Nebraska at 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!