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Crowns & Gowns Dates and times TBD | Hirschfeld’s Prom Shoppe The Miss Nebraska Scholarship Organization and Hirschfeld’s Prom Shoppe invite you to their annual Crowns & Gowns event. This fun- packed weekend includes a local preliminary competition for Miss Nebraska, shopping opportunities at Hirschfeld’s Prom Shoppe, headshot appointments, candidate workshops in hair, makeup, media branding, fitness, and much more! Vendor booths will also provide some fun retail therapy! February 9th-11th & 16th-18th The North Platte Community Playhouse Presents: Sister Act the Musical North Platte Community Playhouse Tickets are $18 adults/$10 students in advance or $20 adults/$12 students at the door. Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month like the St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, Kidstock, and more! Prairie Arts Center Main Gallery: TBD 11am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday | Prairie Arts Center The Prairie Arts Center is ever changing but it will always strive to let creativity and self-expression thrive! The PAC offers many galleries for viewing, classes for creativity, and a gift shop. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate into the Platte River Valley in Lincoln County. They will spend about six weeks here, roosting in the river bottoms at night and spending their days in the corn fields. You can experience this amazing event with a sunrise or sunset bind tour by the river, or with a daytime Sandhill Crane Tours Dates and timesTBD. driving tour through the cornfields. Check DustyTrails.biz/Sandhill-Crane-Tours for available dates. In the spring the hearts of the Nebraska Greater Prairie Chickens gather in large numbers on dancing grounds known as leks. They will cackle, jump, and stomp their feet, sometimes scuffling with a rival. You can experience this amazing event with a tour through Dusty Trails. Check DustyTrails.biz/Sandhill-Crane-Tours for available dates. March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canteen District Celebrate the holiday at a fun, St. Patrick’s Day Prairie Chicken Tours Dates and timesTBD.
Christmas by local businesses while listening to holiday music and enjoying popcorn! December 2nd Jingle Bell Run 5K & Mile North Platte Rec Center The final event of the season! Celebrate good health and the holidays and jingle all the way out of 2023 with your fitness family. Costume contest with cash prizes. December 7th Light Up the Bricks Christmas Parade Canteen District Feel the holiday cheer at the annual Christmas Parade in the downtown Canteen District! more info to come. December 14th Ladies Night Out Canteen District Shop with the girls and get some great deals in the Canteen District! Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month like New Year’s Celebrations, Skate Nights, and more! Prairie Arts Center Main Gallery: TBD 11am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday | Prairie Arts Center The Prairie Arts Center is ever changing but it will always strive to let creativity and self-expression thrive! The PAC offers many galleries for viewing, classes for creativity, and a gift shop. January 1st Buffalo Bill First Day Hike Time and location TBD. Start 2024 with a First Day Hike!
themed parade! March 16th Midwest Championship Fighting presents the The MCF fight card will feature entertaining bouts ranging from street fighters making their debut in the cage to UFC Contenders, along with a top-notch broadcast crew to enhance the fan experience. Support your local warriors and enjoy our high-level fights at MCF! St. Paddy’s Beatdown MMA Fight Time TBD | D&N Events Center
Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month like the Pokercycle, Easter Egg Hunts, and more! Prairie Arts Center Main Gallery: TBD 11am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday Prairie Arts Center The Prairie Arts Center is ever changing but it will always strive to let creativity and self-expression thrive! The PAC offers many galleries for viewing, classes for creativity, and a gift shop. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate into the Platte River Valley in Lincoln County. They will spend about six weeks here, roosting in the river bottoms at night and spending their days in the corn fields. You can experience this amazing event with a sunrise or sunset bind tour by the river, or with a daytime driving tour through the cornfields. Check DustyTrails.biz/Sandhill-Crane-Tours for available dates. Prairie Chicken Tours Dates and times to be determined. In the spring the hearts of the Nebraska Greater Prairie Chickens gather in large numbers on dancing grounds known as leks. They will cackle, jump, and stomp their feet, sometimes scuffling with a rival. You can experience this amazing event with a tour through Dusty Trails. Check DustyTrails.biz/Sandhill-Crane-Tours for available dates. April 19th-21st The North Platte Community Playhouse Presents Something Rotten the Musical North Platte Community Playhouse Tickets are $18 adults/$10 students in advance or $20 adults/$12 students at the door. Sandhill Crane Tours Dates and times TBD.
Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month like Ice Cream for Breakfast at Double Dips Ice Creamery, the Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash and more! Prairie Arts Center Main Gallery: TBD 11am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday | Prairie Arts Center The Prairie Arts Center is ever changing but it will always strive to let creativity and self-expression thrive! The PAC offers many galleries for viewing, classes for creativity, and a gift shop.
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