Calendar of Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the Pawnee City, Nebraska. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important.
Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.
Upcoming Events
APRIL 8th: Pawnee City High School Band and Choir perform at VanHorne Park Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE
Begins: 4/8/2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Ends: 4/8/2025 - 7:30 p.m.
Start the season with pride as our talented local students kick things off with a lively performance under the direction of Andrea Veleba (band) and Laura Dieckgrafe (choir).
City Council Meeting Reminder
Begins: 4/14/2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Ends: 12/22/2025 - Until all business is complete
Pawnee City has regular City Council meetings that occur on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pawnee City Cornerstone Building, 601 G Street.
April 19th: Pawnee City Easter Egg Hunt
Begins: 4/19/2025 - 2:00 P.M.
Ends: 4/19/2025 - 2:30 P.M.
Pawnee City EASTER EGG HUNT is Saturday, April 19th @ 2:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn in Pawnee City, NE
AGE GROUPS: Pre-K, Kindergarten; 1st & 2nd Grades; 3rd & 4th Grades
APRIL 19th: Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Chicken Poo Bingo, Food Vendors, etc.
Begins: 4/19/2025 - 4:00 p.m.
Ends: 4/19/2025
Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market - 71136 Hwy 50, Pawnee City, NE
Adult Easter Egg Hunt with Prizes including cash (up to $100 top prize), candy and drink tickets! $10 to enter the hunt BYOBasket
Egg Hunt begins at 5:00 p.m.
Chicken Poo Bingo running 4-8 p.m., top prize $75
Food + Beer + Vendors
Giant Slingshot wildflower seed bombs into our flower plot & come back next month to pick a bouquet!
May 1st-4th: Pawnee County's City-Wide Garage Sales
Begins: 5/1/2025 - 8:00 A.M.
Ends: 5/4/2025 - 6:00 P.M.
Pawnee County's City-Wide Garage Sales will be held May 1st-4th, 2025 Please bring your list, along with your name & address to Union Bank & Trust, 514 G Street or the City Clerks Office, 605 G Street in Pawnee City
$10 to put your name on the Map! DEADLINE to be included on the Map is April 21st, 2025.
MAY 24th: Taxi Driver performs at VanHorne Park Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE
Begins: 5/24/2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Ends: 5/24/2025
Classic rock & roll that brings the party! This high-energy band from Lincoln will have you dancing all night. BBQ and an ice cream social at 6:30pm! Visit Website
MAY 25th: Southeast Nebraska Community Band & Ice Cream Social at VanHorne Park Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE
Begins: 5/25/2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Ends: 5/25/2025 - 9:00 p.m.
- Enjoy the rich tradition of community concert band music with this dynamic ensemble of local musicians. Ice cream social at 6:30pm with free will donation to the Pawnee County Arts Council. Visit Website
MAY 31st: Greg's Good Time Polka Band at VanHorne Park Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE
Begins: 5/31/2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Ends: 5/31/2025
It’s polka time! Get ready for toe-tapping fun with this crowd-pleasing, family-friendly favorite. Free ice cream social at 6:30pm with free will donation to the Pawnee County Arts Council. Visit Website
May 31st-June 1st: Renaissance Festival @ Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market
Begins: 5/31/2025
Ends: 6/1/2025
May 31st-June 1st: Renaissance Festival @ Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market, 71136 Hwy 50, Pawnee City, NE
JUNE 28th - Ice Cream Social & Frailin' Hearts to perform at VanHorne Park Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE
Begins: 6/28/2025 - 6:30 p.m.
Ends: 6/28/2025
A soulful acoustic family jam band delivering heartfelt harmonies and Americana spirit. Free ice cream social at 6:30pm with free will donation to the Pawnee County Arts Council. Visit Website
JULY 5th-6th: Wild West Fest @ Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market
Begins: 7/5/2025
Ends: 7/6/2025
July 5th-6th: Wild West Fest @ Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market, 71136 Hwy 50, Pawnee City, NE
JULY 12th: Ice Cream Social & Denise and the Jane Doe Duo to perform at the VanHorne Park Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE
Begins: 7/12/2025 - 6:30 p.m.
Ends: 7/12/2025
Blending rock and country with powerhouse vocals and guitar finesse. Free ice cream social at 6:30pm with free will donation to the Pawnee County Arts Council.
Visit Website
Pawnee County Fair
Begins: 7/14/2025 - 8:00 AM
Ends: 7/20/2025 - 02:00 AM
PARADE - Thurs, July 17th @ 6:00 p.m. - This Year's Theme will be "Listen To The Music"
AUGUST 2ND & 3RD: Make A Splash End of Summer Bash @ Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market
Begins: 8/2/2025
Ends: 8/3/2025
AUGUST 2ND & 3RD: Make A Splash End of Summer Bash @ Slim's Pickins Pumpkin Patch, Farm & Market, 71136 Hwy 50, Pawnee City, NE
August 6th: Ice Cream Social & CARS movie with Special Guest Larry the Cable Guy - August 6th at the VanHorne Park Amphitheater
Begins: 8/6/2025 - 7:30 p.m.
Ends: 8/6/2025
Local celebrity hosts a family movie night, viewed on a giant inflatable movie screen down in the VanHorne Amphitheater, 3rd & G Street, Pawnee City, NE. 7:30 PM Ice cream social and meet and greet with Larry. CARS trailer Larry The Cable Guy Website
