36 things to do in Aurora, NE this weekend, Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. On the first page: 5 talks + ideas, 4 comedy, 4 sports + fitness, 3 community. Among them: Early Childhood LETRS Training at ESU 10 (Friday 9 a.m.); Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days at Kearney Area Children’s Museum (Friday 10 a.m.); Growth Wheel training at 620 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901 (Friday 12 p.m.); Christmas Carol Connections at Cloverlodge Care Center (Friday 3 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Aurora, NE · Central Time
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
ESU 10Kearney, NE59 mi
Talks + ideas
Early Childhood LETRS Training in Kearney.
ESU 10, 76 Plaza Blvd, Kearney, NE 68848
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m. Central Time
Talks + ideas
Runs across the dates shown. A photo experience and activities with a Netflix show theme.
Limited run.
Kearney Area Children’s Museum, 5827 4th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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12 p.m.–1 p.m. Central Time
620 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901Hastings, NE28 mi
Talks + ideas
A training session focused on exploring the Growth Wheel and practical strategies for advancement.
620 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Cloverlodge Care CenterSt. Edward, NE49 mi
Festival
Christmas Carol Connections, a talk by speaker Donna Gunn sponsored by the public library, at Cloverlodge Care Center.
Cloverlodge Care Center, 301 N. 13th St., St. Edward, NE 68660
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m. Central Time
University of Nebraska at Kearney campusKearney, NE58 mi
Sports + fitness
University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, 2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
St. Edward Public LibrarySt. Edward, NE49 mi
Festival
A talk by Donna Gunn on Christmas carols, sponsored by the St. Edward Public Library.
St. Edward Public Library, 302 Beaver St., St. Edward, NE 68660
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m. Central Time
University of Nebraska at Kearney campusKearney, NE58 mi
Sports + fitness
University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, 2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Kearney Area Children’s MuseumKearney, NE57 mi
Family
Kids Night Out: kids explore the exhibit and do special Gabby's Dollhouse activities while parents get an evening out. Dinner included; $15-$30.
Kearney Area Children’s Museum, 5827 4th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Kearney Legends Cards & CollectiblesKearney, NE57 mi
Board games
Kearney Legends Cards & Collectibles, 2202 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
The Tattered BookGrand Island, NE18 mi
Talks + ideas
A fun in-person Holiday Cocktail Workshop to shake up some festive magic.
The Tattered Book, 110 West 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
LiederkranzGrand Island, NE18 mi
Comedy
Stand-up comedy featuring Bret Ernst with sets from Gary Curtis and Joel Henson.
Liederkranz, 401 W 1st St, Grand Island, NE 68801
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
LiederkranzGrand Island, NE18 mi
Comedy
A stop on the Howler Comedy Takeover Tour, held at Liederkranz in Grand Island.
Liederkranz, 401 W 1st St, Grand Island, NE 68801
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
LiederkranzGrand Island, NE18 mi
Comedy
Liederkranz, 401 W 1st St, Grand Island, NE 68801
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Arts & DraftsGrand Island, NE18 mi
Comedy
A comedy night from Next Stop Comedy, with a fresh lineup of comedians each time, at Arts & Drafts in Grand Island.
Arts & Drafts, 411 W 3rd St., STE A, Grand Island, NE 68801
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Concordia University, NebraskaSeward, NE48 mi
Chamber music
A chamber music recital in the recital hall of the Borland Center for Music and Theatre.
Concordia University, Nebraska, 800 N. Columbia Ave, Seward, NE 68434
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Other
Lawless Disorder: Holiday Edition in Kearney.
Venue at 1220 Central Ave unit 3, 1220 Central Avenue, #unit 3, Kearney, NE 68847
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Viaero CenterKearney, NE58 mi
Other
Tri-City Storm hockey at the Viaero Center in Kearney, Nebraska, home arena of the Storm, a junior ice hockey team in the USHL's Western Conference that won the Clark Cup in 2016.
Viaero Center, 609 Platte Rd, Kearney, NE 68847
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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All day
Fonner ParkGrand Island, NE17 mi
Festival
A festival where guests sample Nebraska wines at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
Fonner Park, 700 E Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central Time
Younes Center NorthKearney, NE58 mi
Other
One-day conference hosted by Kearney Grace Fellowship Church at Younes Center North. Registration is $40 per person, plus any taxes or fees. Scholarships are available on an individual basis.
Younes Center North, 707 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE 68845
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Quality Inn & Conference CenterGrand Island, NE22 mi
Other
A company presentation for the November 2026 STS.
Quality Inn & Conference Center, 281 Building A, Grand Island, NE 68803
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Community
Prescribed fire volunteer training at Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon, Nebraska. Owned and managed by the National Audubon Society, the 3,000-acre sanctuary along the Platte River lies at the heart of a critical staging area for hundreds of thousands of migrating Sandhill Cranes each spring.
Rowe Sanctuary, 44450 Elm Island Road, Gibbon, NE 68840
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Kearney SportsPlexKearney, NE54 mi
Other
Kearney High Bearcats Girls Softball hosts a one-day camp with members of the Nebraska Softball Team. Open to ages 7-14.
Kearney SportsPlex, 1415 Younes Drive, Kearney, NE 68847
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
First Baptist ChurchKearney, NE58 mi
Art
Markets
The Kearney Artist Guild's annual art market: nineteen members show one-of-a-kind art, pottery and decor for holiday gifts at First Baptist Church.
First Baptist Church, 1616 West 39th Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m. Central Time
University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, 2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Community
A talk by Karen Wyatt Drevo, presented by the York County Historical Association, about prairie pioneer Maria Rodaway.
York County Historical Association, 109 E 6th St., York, NE 68467
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m. Central Time
University of Nebraska at Kearney campusKearney, NE58 mi
Sports + fitness
University of Nebraska at Kearney campus, 2504 9th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68849
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Central Time
Legacy on the BricksKearney, NE57 mi
Other
The Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame Banquet, celebrating Nebraska's country music legends and Hall of Fame inductees.
Legacy on the Bricks, 16 West 21st Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Viaero CenterKearney, NE58 mi
Other
The Tri-City Storm play the Omaha Lancers.
Viaero Center, 609 Platte Rd, Kearney, NE 68847
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
The LarkHastings, NE28 mi
Other
A singer-songwriter with a roots-inspired folk sound, bringing soulful vocals to The Lark.
The Lark, 809 W 2nd St, Hastings, NE 68901
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m. Central Time
The Other SideKearney, NE57 mi
Open mic
Open Mic Night at The Other Side in Kearney, Nebraska.
The Other Side, 15 E 24th St., Kearney, NE 68847
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 p.m. Central Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Central Time
Ravenna City AuditoriumRavenna, NE49 mi
Theater
The Semisaurus Mobile Museum visits Ravenna, with dinosaur exhibits for children and adults that explore how dinosaurs fit with creation, from a biblical view. Free.
Ravenna City Auditorium, 112 W Genoa St, Ravenna, NE 68869
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Gumption VibeMinden, NE55 mi
Talks + ideas
A launch for Julie Krull's new book at Gumption.
Gumption Vibe, 349 N. Minden Ave, Minden, NE 68959
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Community
Live music
Community Christmas Choir practice at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minden, Nebraska.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 109 N. Colorado Ave, Minden, NE 68959
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Live music
B-Shoc Free Family Concert in Kearney at Merryman Performing Arts Center in Nebraska.
Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 West 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Theater
Big Life Adventures presents B-SHOC at the Merryman Performing Arts Center in Kearney, Nebraska, a 1926 venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 West 22nd Street, Kearney, NE 68845
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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8:30 p.m. Central Time
Joe’s Honky-TonkKearney, NE57 mi
Live music
Struggle Jennings debuts at Joe's Honky-Tonk. 21+.
Joe’s Honky-Tonk, 2023 1st Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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