Visit Kearney

01/10/2025

✨business spotlight ✨ Whether participating in Dry January or considering the sober curious movement, is here to help! // stop into the social bottle shop and explore nonalcoholic options whether grabbing a mocktail with a friend or wanting to build your own variety pack to try at home. Located on The Bricks next to .all.in, cheers!

01/08/2025

Today's the day! Reservations NOW OPEN for guided crane tours at Rowe Sanctuary!

Below are some links to help you plan your crane season adventures!

01/06/2025

Good morning, Kearney! Hope your first full week of 2025 is a good one.

01/06/2025

Happy National Bird Day! And you know we have a favorite… nearly a million Sandhill Cranes migrate through Central Nebraska each spring and Kearney is lucky to be at the heart of it all 🤍 One of the best ways to view the magic of the migration is with a Guided Tour at Rowe Sanctuary. Tours go on sale THIS WEDNESDAY (1/8) so book yours and experience these beautiful birds in action!

12/30/2024

Get a front-row seat to the spring Sandhill Crane migration when you book a crane viewing experience at Rowe Sanctuary.
Reservations open at 9:00 am CST on 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. These tours fill up quickly, so set a reminder to secure your spot!

Rowe Sanctuary (located outside of Kearney, Nebraska) offers both sunrise and sunset tours, providing spectacular views of Sandhill Cranes on their river roosts. Nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, and photographers have multiple opportunities to witness this remarkable migration.

✨𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞✨
Enjoy an immersive viewing experience from discovery stations with wall-to-wall windows along prime roosting locations on the Platte River.
$60 per person

✨𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞✨
Capture world-class shots of cranes on the Platte River in a small group setting.
$120 per person

✨𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞✨
Spend the night in a viewing blind on the banks of the Platte River and photograph thousands of cranes as they fly in at dusk and lift off at dawn.
$275 per person (limit two people)

Tours run daily from March 4 through April 12.

Learn more:

Sandhill Cranes Experience One of the Earth’s Greatest Migrations Every year from mid/late February to mid April, one million Sandhill Cranes migrate on the Platte River Valley in order to ‘fuel up’ before resuming their northward migration. Start planning your trip today! Guided Tours Experie...

12/20/2024

It’s a weekend of live theater! It’s a Wonderful Life by opened last night at and runs through the weekend. Evening performances are Friday-Saturday at 7pm, and afternoon performances are Saturday-Sunday at 2pm. 🎄 find tickets online at cranerivertheater.org, or get them at the door! prices range from $20-42. // 📸:

12/19/2024

Tickets are still available for ’s production of A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol!
Performances are at 7:30, tonight through Saturday with Sunday’s performance at 2:30pm.
Bring a friend, bring the family, bring yourself!

12/18/2024

Evening plans? Grabbing the friend group and heading to for a mid-week pick me up // 📸:

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12/17/2024

So much to love about Downtown Kearney on the Bricks! ❤🙌

12/16/2024

Hang on - the Midway Auto Dealerships PBR Challenge is almost here! Experience some of the best riders & toughest bulls THIS SATURDAY at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.

Grab your tickets now at the Fairgrounds office or online at:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/42717841/2024-midway-auto-dealerships-pbr-challenge-kearney-buffalo-county-fairgrounds

Buffalo County Fairgrounds PBR

12/11/2024

Whether looking for that perfect holiday spread, catering for that upcoming event, or a gift for the snacker in your life – is here for all of your charcuterie needs (and dreams). They are taking Christmas and NYE orders now – so hurry and get your name on their list!

12/10/2024

Holiday events are in full swing around Kearney! Here are a few snapshots from around town 🎄 For a rundown of some upcoming events and a full calendar of the rest of December head to visitkearney.org and read the blog!

12/05/2024

There’s still time! Give Where You Live is happening NOW. It’s your chance to give back while raising awareness for local nonprofits 🤍 you can donate online at givewhereyoulive.net!

let us know if you’re participating in our poll below 😊

12/05/2024

🎄 the holiday light festival is happening right now 🎄 head to Yanney Heritage Park tonight through December 14th between 5:30-8:30pm to catch all of the incredible displays dreamt up by local organizations and businesses. big shout out to for making this all happen! 🎅🏻

12/04/2024

'Tis the season of holiday happenings, and we wanted to highlight a few of our local favorites. Bring a friend, bring the family, bring yourself! On the blog, holiday events for the nice list.

Read here: https://visitkearney.org/holiday-happenings-in-the-kearney-area/

12/02/2024

It's truly the most wonderful time and year and holiday events are in full swing. One of our favorites - The Christmas Walk on The Bricks. Head downtown THIS THURSDAY for shopping, Santa, and so much more! Hope to see you there! 🎄🎅🎁

Bundle up and join us for Downtown Kearney’s Annual Christmas Walk🎅!

📅 Date: Thursday, December 5th
🕓 Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
📍 Location: Downtown Kearney

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🎄 Tree Lighting with Santa at Museum of Nebraska Art – 5:30pm-5:45pm
🎅 Kearney Park & Recreation Santa’s Cottage – 5:45pm-8:00pm
🐎 Horse Drawn Hayrack Rides – 4:30pm-8:00pm
📸 Celebration on Central 's Bubble House Inflatable Photo-Op – 4:00pm-8:00pm
🔥 Kearney Volunteer Fire Department's S’mores Station – 4:00pm-8:00pm
🖍️ Kearney Public Library's Ornament & Tattoo Station – 4:00pm-8:00pm
🏆 Kearney Police Department's Holiday Bingo - 4:00pm-5:30pm
🚂 Trackless Train Rides – 4:00pm-8:00pm
🐮 Kearney FFA Live Stable – 4:00pm-8:00pm (@ Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery)
🎨 Caricatures – 4:00pm-8:00pm (indoors @ Nest:Space - Premier CoWorking)
⚒️ Foam Axe Throwing – 4:00pm-8:00pm
🍿 Mom & Pops Kettle Korn – 4:00pm-8:00pm
🏒 Tri-City Storm Meet & Greet – 5:00pm-7:00pm
🎶 Crane River Theater Company's Groovy Christmas – 4:00pm-8:00pm (upstairs @ Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery)
..and so much more, including Holiday Games, Common Ground Coffee, and a chance to Name a City of Kearney Nebraska Government's Snow Plow!

Bring your family and friends to enjoy the magic of the season on ✨

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at KVB!

11/26/2024

Had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek inside the Museum of Nebraska Art and WOW! This incredible project features a stunning renovation of the existing museum alongside a modern 23,000 sq. ft. addition. We are beyond excited for MONA to reopen this spring and showcase this beautiful expansion to our community and visitors!

This new phase of MONA brings exciting opportunities for art and community. Highlights include:
▪️ Additional galleries and larger spaces for traveling exhibits
▪️ New sculpture garden and art installations
▪️ Community Studio for hands-on art experiences
▪️ Enhanced events and gathering spaces
▪️ Reimagined entrance and MONA Gift Shop
▪️ Visitor views to the museum's extensive collection
▪️ Engagement opportunities for visitors of all abilities

This expansion reflects MONA’s spirit—a harmonious blend of history and modernity. This thoughtful design uncovers historic features while seamlessly integrating new additions, creating better functionality and a whole new art experience.

Read more to discover all this project has in store:
https://visitkearney.org/coming-to-kearney-mona/