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Your official guide to what’s happening in and around North Platte May 2025 through April 2026. Calendar of Events
MAY 3 Spring Fling 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Cody Park
A complete calendar of events, updated regularly, can be found at VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events or PlayNorthPlatte.com/Events. MAY Be sure to check out VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for many additional events this month, such as Music Bingo, Weekly Country Dances, and more! Each month the Prairie Arts Center displays new and exciting galleries! Many classes for adults and youth, as well as studio times for the public to try their hand at something creative! Check out PrairieArtsCenter.org or VisitNorthPlatte.com/Events for up-to-date info! Triple Bee Flea Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Every Sunday | Behind Mr. Appliance Triple Bee Flea Market has a wide variety of vendors who bring items and products to sell. They also have various “special” events each month, including Garage Sale Saturday, Swap Meet Saturdays, Christmas in July, etc. Prairie Arts Center 11 a.m. - 4 pm. Tuesday-Saturday
singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum- recording artist, Rodney’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter’s Good Records. Tickets for the show, as well as a meet and greet, are on sale now. Please note, this show is for mature audiences ONLY!
Shop home decor, hand designed jewelry, homemade furniture, clothing, holiday decor, and much more- along with food vendors!
Cinco De Mayo Celebration 1 p.m.-6 p.m. | Canteen District
The Cinco de Mayo celebration is hosted by HOPE Esperanza! This free, family-friendly event will feature exciting activities such as piñatas, a raffle, a DJ, a pan walk, and a vibrant Folklorico performance. Attendees can enjoy delicious food from various food trucks and vendors while also connecting with local nonprofit resources. New this year are a chili contest and a grito contest, adding even more excitement to the festivities. Hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks, community fishing events are held at venues across the state each spring and summer. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. Fishing Instructors are also available to provide helpful tips and answer questions. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished for years to learn. Community Fishing Night 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Lake Maloney SRA
MAY 10 Dirt Track Racing 6 p.m. | Lincoln County Raceway
High Plains Dirt Car Late Models. Modifieds, Stock Cars, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Compacts, and Warriors.
MAY 13 Downtown Cleanup Time TBD Canteen District
Let’s roll up our sleeves, pick up some litter, and show our downtown some love. Every helping hand makes a difference! MAY 14 Town Hall Lecture Series: Laurie Woolever “What I Learned from Traveling with Bourdain” 10:30 a.m. | North Platte Community Playhouse Now entering its 43 rd year, the Town Hall Lecture Series has brought engaging, insightful and informative speakers from across the world to audiences in North Platte. On stage, Woolever shares her experiences traveling the globe with Anthony Bourdain and the valuable lessons learned about traveling, cooking and culture.
MAY 2 Sail On 7:30 p.m. | North Platte Community Playhouse
Sail On plays the music of The Beach Boys. Performing all the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming for all ages, and anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun.
MAY 9 Live Comedy from Rodney Carrington
7 p.m.-9 p.m. | North Platte Community Playhouse Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor,
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